Automatic storage cabinet for fermented grains

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of liquor brewing, and particularly relates to a kind of automatic storage cabinet for fermented grains sample, which comprises a cabinet body, a plurality of cabins are arranged in the cabinet body, the cabins are used for placing sampling cups, the sampling cups are used for carrying fermented grains samples, and the fermented grains samples in the sampling cups in the same cabin come from the same workshop; a plurality of cabin doors for closing each cabin are hinged to the cabinet body, a locking device for limiting the rotation of the cabin door is arranged between the end of the cabin door away from the hinged position of the cabin door and the inner wall of the cabin; a scanner is arranged in the cabinet body and is used for reading the two-dimensional code of the workshop; a control device is connected with the locking device and the scanner. The application has the advantage of preventing the confusion of the sampling cups.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of baijiu brewing, and in particular to an automated storage cabinet for baijiu mash samples. Background Technology

[0002] Distilled mash refers to the mixture formed during the brewing process when raw materials (such as sorghum, wheat, rice, or other grains) are steamed, mixed with yeast (containing microorganisms necessary for fermentation), and then fermented under suitable conditions. During this stage, the starch in the raw materials is converted into sugar by enzymes in the yeast, and the sugar is further converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide by microorganisms, while simultaneously producing various flavor compounds. The state of the fermented mash directly affects the quality of the final brewed liquor, including alcohol content, aroma, and taste. Therefore, quality testing of the fermented mash (including testing for moisture, acidity, and starch in the sample) is particularly important. This is generally done using a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Before and after testing, the fermented mash needs to be placed in petri dishes, which are then transferred to the NIRS detection window for testing. After testing, the raw materials are cleaned, and the petri dishes are washed for future use.

[0003] In the current production process, workers in each workshop usually put the samples to be tested into sample cups and send them to the testing area, where they are placed on the testing table. However, due to the large number of samples, the sample cups from different workshops are easily confused, affecting the quality of subsequent testing. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automatic sample changing and storage cabinet for fermented mash samples, which can accurately store the sample cups containing fermented mash samples and prevent sample cup confusion. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the issue of sample cup confusion mentioned above, this application provides an automated storage cabinet for fermentation mash samples.

[0005] The automated storage cabinet for fermented grain samples provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automated storage cabinet for fermented mash samples includes a cabinet body containing several compartments for holding sampling cups containing fermented mash samples. Samples from the same compartment originate from the same workshop. Several doors are hinged to the cabinet body to close each compartment. A locking device is provided between the end of each door away from its hinge point and the inner wall of the compartment to restrict door rotation. A scanner is installed inside the cabinet body to read workshop QR codes. A scanning port is provided on the surface of the cabinet body and located at the scanning end of the scanner. A control device is connected to both the locking device and the scanner.

[0007] Preferably, an identification feedback system is included, comprising: a confirmation button, a signal light corresponding to each compartment, a QR code containing workshop group information on each sampling cup, and a scanning device for identifying the QR code information on the sampling cup. Both the confirmation button and the scanning device are connected to a control device. When a workshop worker places a sampling cup into the corresponding compartment, closes the compartment door, and presses the confirmation button, the confirmation button sends a message to the control device. Upon receiving the signal, the control device sends a control command to the scanning device, which begins scanning the sampling cup. The scanning device identifies the QR code information on the sample cup. Upon receiving the message, the control device determines that a sample to be inspected has been delivered to the workshop and immediately controls the corresponding signal light to turn yellow (to be inspected). When the testing equipment begins to test the sample, the testing equipment sends a signal to the control device. Upon receiving this signal, the control device controls the corresponding signal light to turn red (in inspection). When the testing equipment completes the testing of the sample in the compartment, the testing equipment sends a signal to the control device. Upon receiving this signal, the control device controls the corresponding signal light to turn green (inspection complete).

[0008] Preferably, the shown compartment is provided with a tray, which includes an upper tray and a lower tray. The upper tray has several placement holes for inserting sampling cups, and the lower tray is fixedly connected to the upper tray and is used to support the sampling cups.

[0009] Preferably, the tray is slidably disposed within the cabinet, and the cabinet is provided with a support plate for placing and sliding the lower tray.

[0010] Preferably, the cabinet has a detection operation port located opposite the hatch; a first limiting groove is provided on the side of the lower support plate near the support plate, and a second limiting groove is provided on the side of the support plate near the lower support plate; a limiting block is slidably provided in both the first and second limiting grooves.

[0011] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0012] 1. This application verifies workshop access via QR code scanning, ensuring a unique link between the compartment and the workshop to prevent sample confusion;

[0013] 2. This application uses a three-color indicator to display the testing progress (pending / in progress / completed) in real time, reducing the need for manual communication;

[0014] 3. This application uses tray positioning and automatic barcode scanning to ensure rapid sample identification. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automated storage cabinet for fermentation mash samples in an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the locking device in the embodiments of this application.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the tray structure in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view used in the embodiments of this application to illustrate the connection relationship between the tray and the support plate.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Cabinet; 11. Scanning port; 12. Inspection operation port; 2. Compartment; 3. Door; 4. Locking device; 41. Electromagnetic latch; 42. Latch slot; 5. Scanner; 6. Confirmation button; 7. Indicator light; 8. Tray; 81. Upper tray; 82. Lower tray; 821. First limit groove; 83. Support plate; 831. Second limit groove; 9. Limit block. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0021] This application discloses an automated storage cabinet for fermented mash samples. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The storage cabinet includes a cabinet body 1, which contains several compartments 2. The compartments 2 are used to place sampling cups, which are used to hold samples of fermented mash. The samples of fermented mash in the sampling cups in the same compartment 2 come from the same workshop. Several doors 3 are hinged to the cabinet body 1 to close each compartment 2. A locking device 4 for limiting the rotation of the door 3 is provided between the end of the door 3 away from the hinge point and the inner wall of the compartment 2. The locking device 4 includes an electromagnetic latch 41 and a latch slot 42. The electromagnetic latch 41 is installed on the inner side of the end of the door 3 away from the hinge point, and the latch slot 42 is installed on the inner wall of the corresponding compartment 2. A scanner 5 is used to read the workshop QR code. The scanner 5 is located inside the cabinet body 1. A scanning port 11 is opened on the surface of the cabinet body 1. The scanning port 11 is located at the scanning end of the scanner 5, so that the scanning port 11 is aligned with the scanning port of the scanner 5.

[0022] The control device is a PLC controller (not shown in the figure). The electromagnetic latch 41 is connected to the control device through a wire. The control device controls the locking and unlocking state of the latch by switching the current on and off. The scanner 5 is connected to the control device through a wireless module. When the scanner 5 reads the QR code of the workshop provided by the workshop worker and verifies the authorization, the control device sends an unlocking signal to the electromagnetic latch 41 of the corresponding compartment 2. At this time, the compartment door 3 can be opened manually. At this time, the workshop worker can place the sampling cup he is carrying into the compartment 2.

[0023] Reference Figure 1The storage cabinet also includes an identification feedback system, which includes: a confirmation button 6, a signal light 7 corresponding to each compartment 2, a QR code containing workshop group information on the bottom of each sampling cup, and a scanning device for identifying the QR code information on the sampling cup. Both the confirmation button 6 and the scanning device are connected to the control device. The confirmation button 6 is located on the front panel of the cabinet 1, and the signal light 7 is a tri-color LED light located on the outer wall of the cabinet 1. The scanning device is a miniature QR code scanning module, which is aligned with the bottom of the sampling cup. When a worker places a sampling cup into the corresponding chamber 2, closes the door 3, and presses the confirmation button 6, the confirmation button 6 sends a message to the control device. Upon receiving the signal, the control device sends a control command to the scanning device, which begins scanning the sampling cup. The scanning device identifies the QR code information on the sample cup. Upon receiving this information, the control device determines that the workshop has received a sample to be inspected and immediately controls the corresponding indicator light 7 to turn yellow (to be inspected). When the testing equipment (such as a fermentation mash component analyzer) is connected to the control device via a data cable, and the testing personnel begin to test the sample, the testing equipment sends a signal to the control device. Upon receiving this signal, the control device controls the corresponding indicator light 7 to turn red (in inspection). When the testing equipment completes the testing of the sample in chamber 2, the testing equipment sends a signal to the control device. Upon receiving this signal, the control device controls the corresponding indicator light 7 to turn green (inspection completed).

[0024] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The compartment 2 contains a tray 8, which includes an upper support plate 81 and a lower support plate 82. The upper support plate 81 has several placement holes for inserting sampling cups. The lower support plates 82 are fixedly connected to each other and support the sampling cups. There are four lower support plates 82 arranged side by side. When a sampling cup is placed into a placement hole, the bottom edge of the sampling cup rests on two adjacent lower support plates 82. The QR code on the bottom of the sampling cup is located between two adjacent lower support plates 82, thus facilitating scanning by the scanning device. The tray 8 is slidably disposed within the cabinet 1, which contains a support plate 83 for placing and sliding the lower support plates 82. The cabinet 1 has a testing operation port 12, which is located opposite the door 3. The sampling cup containing the sample is taken out through the testing operation port 12 and sent to the testing equipment for testing. The lower support plate 82 has a first limiting groove 821 on the side near the support plate 83, and the support plate 83 has a second limiting groove 831 on the side near the lower support plate 82. A limiting block 9 is slidably arranged in the first limiting groove 821 and the second limiting groove 831. The limiting block 9 has an I-shaped structure, which limits the sliding stroke of the tray 8 and prevents the tray 8 from falling off. When placing the sampling cup, the staff opens the door 3 and pulls the tray 8 out of the compartment 2. The lower support plate 82 drives the limiting block 9 to move. When the limiting block 9 is stuck at the end of the first limiting groove 821 and the second limiting groove 831, the movement of the tray 8 is limited and the tray 8 is prevented from falling off.

[0025] The above are all 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. An automated storage cabinet for fermented mash samples, characterized in that: The system includes a cabinet (1), which contains several compartments (2). Each compartment (2) is used to place a sampling cup, which is used to hold a sample of fermented mash. The samples of fermented mash in the sampling cups in the same compartment (2) come from the same workshop. Several doors (3) for closing each compartment (2) are hinged to the cabinet (1). A locking device (4) for restricting the rotation of the door (3) is provided between the end of the door (3) away from the hinge point with the cabinet (1) and the inner wall of the compartment (2). Scanner (5), the scanner (5) is used to read the workshop QR code, the scanner (5) is set inside the cabinet (1), the surface of the cabinet (1) is provided with a scanning port (11), the scanning port (11) is set at the scanning end of the scanner (5); The control device is connected to the locking device (4) and also to the scanner (5).

2. The automated storage cabinet for fermented mash samples according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an identification feedback system, which includes: a confirmation button (6), a signal light (7) corresponding to each compartment (2), a QR code containing workshop group information set on each sampling cup, and a scanning device for identifying the QR code information on the sampling cup. The confirmation button (6) and the scanning device are both connected to the control device. When the workshop worker puts the sampling cup into the corresponding compartment (2), closes the compartment door (3), and then presses the confirmation button (6), the confirmation button (6) sends information to the control device. After receiving the signal, the control device sends a control command to the scanning device, and the scanning device begins to scan the sampling cup. When the scanning device identifies the QR code information on the sample cup, the control device receives the information and determines that the sample to be inspected has been sent to the workshop. Then, it controls the corresponding signal light (7) to turn yellow (to be inspected). When the testing equipment starts to test the sample, the testing equipment sends a signal to the control device. After receiving the signal, the control device controls the corresponding signal light (7) to turn red (in inspection). After the testing equipment completes the testing of the sample in the chamber (2), the testing equipment sends a signal to the control device. After receiving the signal, the control device controls the corresponding signal light (7) to turn green (inspection completed).

3. The automated storage cabinet for fermented mash samples according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chamber (2) shown is equipped with a tray (8), which includes an upper tray (81) and a lower tray (82). The upper tray (81) has several placement holes for inserting sampling cups. The lower tray (82) is fixedly connected to the upper tray (81) and is used to support the sampling cups.

4. The automated storage cabinet for fermented grain samples according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tray (8) is slidably disposed inside the cabinet (1), and the cabinet (1) is provided with a support plate (83) for placing and sliding the lower support plate (82).

5. The automated storage cabinet for fermented mash samples according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cabinet (1) is provided with a detection operation port (12), which is located opposite the door (3); the lower support plate (82) is provided with a first limiting groove (821) on the side near the support plate (83), and the support plate (83) is provided with a second limiting groove (831) on the side near the lower support plate (82). A limiting block (9) is slidably provided in the first limiting groove (821) and the second limiting groove (831).

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