A washable half-and-half holding tank

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of whippable cream storage tanks that can be cleaned, and the equipment relates to yoghourt making equipment technical field;Including tank body, cleaning pipeline, sampling pipe, piston, screw rod, screw cap, sample liquid passage, ball valve;The piston is equipped in sampling pipe;The back of the piston is fixedly connected with the end of screw rod;The end of sampling pipe is fixed with cap;The middle part of cap is equipped with screw hole;The upper of the pipe body of sampling pipe is equipped with branch line communicated with cleaning pipeline;The middle part of the plug body of piston is equipped with annular groove;The lower of the pipe body of sampling pipe is also communicated with sample liquid passage;Ball valve is equipped on the sample liquid passage and is closed;The branch of cleaning pipeline is communicated with the pipe wall of sampling pipe, the space of sample is cleaned in advance before extraction, reduce the risk of being contaminated in sampling process, and in sampling process, sample part is separated with tank body. Avoided that whippable cream in tank body contacts tank body external air.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of yogurt making equipment, specifically to a washable cream transfer container. Background Technology

[0002] Whipping cream is the fat layer separated from milk after emulsification and centrifugation, and it plays an important role in yogurt making. Firstly, whipping cream provides a certain amount of fat to the yogurt, making it richer and smoother. Secondly, whipping cream contains a large number of lactobacilli, which are crucial in the yogurt fermentation process and promote acidification.

[0003] In the yogurt-making process, after the raw milk undergoes purification and separation, the cream is pasteurized and then cooled and temporarily stored for use in subsequent processes. The cream storage container is sealed to ensure that the pasteurized cream is not subject to secondary contamination. However, when testing the cream, a sample needs to be taken. This sample is typically drawn through a sampling tube. Since the sampling tube leads to the outside of the container, outside air can easily come into contact with the interior, affecting the cream inside the storage tank and causing the product to spoil easily. Therefore, a storage tank with a sampling mechanism was designed. During actual use, it was found that the extraction space and the interior of the storage tank still required cleaning to further reduce the risk of contamination, leading to further improvements. Utility Model Content:

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a washable cream transfer container. The container's interior is cleaned via a cleaning pipeline and connected cleaning nozzles. Branches of the cleaning pipeline connect to the wall of a sampling tube, allowing for pre-sampling cleaning of the sample extraction space, reducing the risk of contamination during sampling. Furthermore, the sample portion is separated from the container during sampling, preventing the cream inside from contacting the outside air.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A washable cream transfer container includes a container body, a cleaning line, a sampling tube, a piston, a screw, a threaded cap, a sample liquid channel, and a ball valve. The sampling tube is fixed to the bottom of the side wall of the container body. The sampling tube extends into the side wall of the container body. A piston is installed inside the sampling tube. The back of the piston is fixedly connected to the end of the screw. A cap is fixed to the end of the sampling tube. A threaded hole is provided in the middle of the cap, and the screw rotates along the threaded hole. A branch line communicating with the cleaning line is provided above the sampling tube body. An annular groove is provided in the middle of the piston body. A sample liquid channel is also connected to the bottom of the sampling tube body. When the annular groove on the piston and the sample liquid channel are on the same vertical line, the branch line and the sample liquid channel are connected through the annular groove. A ball valve is provided to close the sample liquid channel.

[0007] Preferably, the sampling tube is fixed with side frames on both sides, and a fixing clip is provided between the side frames, so that the sampling tube is clamped and fixed by the fixing clip.

[0008] Preferably, the end of the sampling tube that penetrates into the tank is provided with an inclined surface to increase the liquid inlet area, forming a needle-like spike structure.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the sample channel is provided with an outlet, and a cleaning solution collection box is placed below the outlet.

[0010] Preferably, the cleaning pipeline and branch lines are equipped with electric valves; the inlet of the cleaning pipeline is connected to the outlet of the water supply pump, and the inlet of the water supply pump is connected to the tank containing the cleaning solution.

[0011] Preferably, the outlet end of the cleaning pipeline is connected to the top of the tank and communicates with the nozzle inside the tank; the bottom of the tank is provided with an outlet; one side of the top of the tank is provided with an inspection port, which is sealed by a top cover; and a protective railing is fixed around the edge of the top of the tank.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. A piston is used to connect or disconnect the sampling tube and the sample liquid channel to avoid leakage during the liquid discharge process. The bottom of the sample liquid channel is equipped with a ball valve. After the piston returns and closes, the ball valve is opened to discharge the sample extracted in the sample liquid channel. The inside of the sample liquid channel is connected to the outside to complete the closed sampling.

[0014] 2. Before sampling, after the annular groove connects the branch line to the sample liquid channel, the electric valve is opened, and the cleaning solution is pumped into the sample liquid channel for cleaning and disinfection by the water supply pump.

[0015] 3. After the equipment is shut down, the electric valve of the cleaning pipeline is opened, and the cleaning fluid enters the tank and can be sprayed to clean the inside of the tank. Attached image description:

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall connection relationship of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the tank body of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship of the sampling tubes of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sample liquid channel cleaning route of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sample collection and liquid injection route of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram, 1 is the tank, 2 is the cleaning pipeline, 3 is the sampling tube, 4 is the piston, 5 is the screw, 6 is the sealing cap, 7 is the sample liquid channel, 8 is the ball valve, 9 is the side frame, 10 is the fixing clamp, 11 is the cleaning liquid collection box, 12 is the electric valve, 13 is the branch line, 14 is the water supply pump, 15 is the nozzle, 16 is the inspection port, and 17 is the guardrail. Detailed implementation method:

[0023] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a washable cream transfer container has a sampling tube 3 fixed to the bottom of the side wall of the container 1. The sampling tube 3 is inserted into the side wall of the container 1. A piston 4 is installed inside the sampling tube 3. The back of the piston 4 is fixedly connected to the end of a screw 5. A cap 6 is fixed to the end of the sampling tube 3. A threaded hole is provided in the middle of the cap 6, and the screw 5 rotates along the threaded hole. A branch line 13 connected to the cleaning line 2 is provided above the tube body of the sampling tube 3. An annular groove is provided in the middle of the piston 4. A sample liquid channel 7 is also connected to the bottom of the tube body of the sampling tube 3. When the annular groove on the piston 4 and the sample liquid channel 7 are on the same vertical line, the branch line 13 and the sample liquid channel 7 are connected through the annular groove. The cleaning liquid can then enter the sample liquid channel 7 along the annular groove to complete the cleaning work. A ball valve 8 is provided to close the sample liquid channel 7. An outlet is provided at the bottom of the sample liquid channel 7, and a cleaning liquid collection box 11 is placed below the outlet. During cleaning, the ball valve 8 is opened, and the cleaning liquid is discharged into the cleaning liquid collection box 11. Electric valves 12 are installed on cleaning pipeline 2 and branch line 13; the inlet of cleaning pipeline 2 is connected to the outlet of water supply pump 14, and the inlet of water supply pump 14 is connected to the liquid tank containing cleaning solution.

[0024] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the following optimizations will be made:

[0025] Side brackets 9 are fixed on both sides of the sampling tube 3, and fixing clips 10 are provided between the side brackets 9. The sampling tube 3 is clamped and fixed by the fixing clips 10. One end of the sampling tube 3 that penetrates into the tank body 1 has an inclined surface to increase the liquid inlet area, forming a needle-like spike structure. Furthermore, the liquid outlet of the cleaning pipeline 2 is connected to the top of the tank body 1 and communicates with the nozzle 15 inside the tank body 1; the bottom of the tank body 1 has a liquid outlet; one side of the top of the tank body 1 has an inspection port 16, which is closed by a top cover; a protective railing 17 is fixed around the edge of the top of the tank body 1. Unless otherwise described, the fixing methods mentioned above are all achieved by welding or threaded fastening using common technical means used by industry professionals.

[0026] The working principle is as follows:

[0027] When sampling is required, rotating screw 5 moves piston 4 outward. When the annular groove on piston 4 is aligned with the sample channel 7, water pump 14 can be used to pump cleaning solution into the sample channel 7 for cleaning. After cleaning, the electric valve 12 on branch line 13 is closed, and screw 5 is rotated again until piston 4 is at the end of sampling tube 3. At this time, sample channel 7 is connected to sampling tube 3, and the cream in tank 1 enters sample channel 7 along sampling tube 3. The screw control method prevents piston 4 from automatically moving outward under pressure. Then, piston 4 is rotated back to its original position by screw 5, and sample channel 7 is closed off from sampling tube 3 by piston 4. Finally, ball valve 8 is opened to collect the sample in sample channel 7.

[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A washable cream transfer container, characterized in that: It includes a tank, a cleaning pipeline, a sampling tube, a piston, a screw, a threaded cap, a sample liquid channel, and a ball valve. The sampling tube is fixed to the bottom of the side wall of the tank. The sampling tube passes through the side wall of the tank. A piston is installed inside the sampling tube. The back of the piston is fixedly connected to the end of the screw. A cap is fixed to the end of the sampling tube. A threaded hole is provided in the middle of the cap, and the screw rotates along the threaded hole. A branch line communicating with the cleaning pipeline is provided above the sampling tube. An annular groove is provided in the middle of the piston. A sample liquid channel is also connected to the bottom of the sampling tube. When the annular groove on the piston and the sample liquid channel are on the same vertical line, the branch line and the sample liquid channel are connected through the annular groove. A ball valve is provided to close the sample liquid channel.

2. The washable cream transfer container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sampling tube is fixed with side frames on both sides, and a fixing clip is provided between the side frames. The sampling tube is clamped and fixed by the fixing clip.

3. A washable cream transfer container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sampling tube has an inclined surface at one end that penetrates into the tank to increase the liquid inlet area, forming a needle-like spike structure.

4. A washable cream transfer container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sample channel has an outlet at the bottom, and a cleaning fluid collection box is placed below the outlet.

5. A washable cream transfer container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning pipeline and its branches are equipped with electric valves; the inlet of the cleaning pipeline is connected to the outlet of the water supply pump, and the inlet of the water supply pump is connected to the tank containing the cleaning solution.

6. A washable cream transfer container according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outlet of the cleaning pipeline leads to the top of the tank and is connected to the nozzle inside the tank; the bottom of the tank is provided with an outlet; one side of the top of the tank is provided with an inspection port, which is sealed by a top cover; a protective railing is fixed around the edge of the top of the tank.

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