A soybean pre-mill soaking device
The water pump-driven alternating water circulation system solves the problems of complex structure and mechanical contact damage to soybeans in existing soybean soaking devices, achieving efficient soaking and low-cost production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QUFU XINZHENGKANG BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing soybean soaking devices have complex structures, which increases costs, and the mechanical contact can easily damage soybeans, affecting processing efficiency and product quality.
A water pump is used to deliver water into a ring pipe, which is then sprayed into the soaking tank through a through-hole. This achieves alternating water flow directions, simulating a stirring cycle, avoiding soybean accumulation and mechanical contact, and reducing costs with a simple structure.
It effectively avoids damage to soybeans, ensures product quality, reduces production costs, improves soaking efficiency, and simplifies the structure.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of soaking device technology, and more specifically to a soybean soaking device before grinding. Background Technology
[0002] Soybeans, as an important oilseed crop and source of plant protein, are widely cultivated and processed globally. In the deep processing of soybeans, such as in the production of soy milk, tofu, and soybean oil, proper soaking before grinding is a crucial pretreatment step. This step directly affects the efficiency of subsequent processing, product quality, and the retention of nutrients. With the continuous development of the soybean processing industry, the market has placed higher demands on the quality, yield, and production efficiency of processed soybean products. To improve the effectiveness of pre-grinding soaking, ensure product quality stability, reduce labor intensity, and minimize resource waste, there is an urgent need for soaking devices that can enhance the soaking effect.
[0003] As shown in the prior art published in CN222982430U, although this prior art drives the mixing sleeve to rotate by activating a power mechanism, which can fully mix soybeans and water during rotation, and multiple mixing rods are fixedly connected to the surface of the slide rod, the mixing rods slide up and down in the trough with the slide rod, and the mixing rods dynamically stir the soybeans soaking in the tank during the sliding process, ensuring full contact and mixing between the soybeans and between the soybeans and water, thereby achieving uniform soaking, the structure of this prior art is relatively complex, which will increase the overall cost, and the mixing rods and other structures are in mechanical contact with the soybeans, which can easily damage the integrity of the soybeans. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the aforementioned deficiencies of the prior art, this utility model provides a soybean pre-grinding soaking device. A water pump delivers water from a water cylinder through a conveying pipe, connecting pipe, and connecting pipe to the inside of a ring pipe, and then sprays it into the soaking tank through a through-hole. The water flow promotes the agitation of the soybeans, and the alternating forward and reverse operation of the water pump simulates a stirring cycle, preventing continuous unidirectional water flow from causing soybean accumulation and effectively avoiding mechanical contact damage to the soybeans, thus ensuring their integrity. Furthermore, the overall structure is simple, effectively reducing manufacturing costs and solving the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a soybean soaking device before grinding, comprising a soaking tank, wherein the soaking tank is provided with auxiliary components for agitating the soybeans;
[0006] The auxiliary components include a filter hopper and a ring tube installed at the bottom of the inner cavity of the soaking tank. The ring tube is located at the bottom of the filter hopper, and the top of the ring tube has multiple through holes arranged in a ring array.
[0007] Both ends of the ring pipe are fixedly connected to connecting pipes on their inner walls. The bottom ends of both connecting pipes penetrate the soaking tank and extend to the bottom of the soaking tank. The bottom ends of the two connecting pipes are fixedly connected to the same connecting pipe. A water cylinder is provided at the rear end of the connecting pipe. The water cylinder is located on the rear side of the bottom of the soaking tank, and a conveying pipe is fixedly connected between the water cylinder and the connecting pipe. A water pump is installed outside the conveying pipe. The water pump conveys the water in the water cylinder to the inside of the ring pipe through the conveying pipe, connecting pipe, and connecting pipe. Then, it is sprayed into the soaking tank through the through hole. The water flow promotes the turning of soybeans. The forward and reverse operation of the water pump can realize the alternating direction of water flow, simulating the stirring cycle, avoiding the accumulation of soybeans caused by continuous unidirectional water flow, and effectively avoiding mechanical contact damage to soybeans, ensuring the integrity of soybeans. At the same time, the overall structure is simple and can effectively reduce the cost.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the top of the connecting tube is equipped with a plurality of connecting posts arranged in a ring array, and the top of the connecting posts is fixed to the bottom of the soaking tank. Through the connection of the multiple connecting posts to the soaking tank, the multiple connecting posts can fix the connecting tube in multiple directions, thereby ensuring the stability of the connecting tube and preventing the connecting tube from tilting or shaking.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the cross-section of the filter bucket is funnel-shaped. By making the cross-section of the filter bucket funnel-shaped, the filter bucket will not affect the smooth feeding of soybeans, and the setting of the filter bucket will not hinder the water flow from washing the soybeans.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the top and bottom of the soaking tank are respectively fixedly connected to an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. Therefore, the outlet pipe is located at the bottom of the inlet pipe, and the top of the outlet pipe is connected to the bottom of the filter hopper. Soybeans and water are transported into the soaking tank through the inlet pipe for soaking treatment, and the soaked soybeans can be discharged through the outlet pipe, thereby completing the soaking and recycling of soybeans.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a fixing ring is installed on the outer top and bottom of the water cylinder, and the front end of the fixing ring is fixed to the rear side of the soaking tank. Through the connection between the fixing ring and the soaking tank, the fixing ring can support and fix the water cylinder, thereby ensuring the stability of the water cylinder and preventing the water cylinder from becoming loose and falling off.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the top of the water tank is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe, and a sealing plug is detachably connected inside the water inlet pipe. Through the connection between the water inlet pipe and the water tank, the staff can deliver water into the water tank through the water inlet pipe, which facilitates the replenishment of the water tank. At the same time, the sealing plug blocks the water inlet pipe to prevent impurities from falling into the water tank through the water inlet pipe and causing pollution, thus ensuring the cleanliness of the water tank.
[0013] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] Water is pumped from the water tank through a delivery pipe, connecting pipe, and connecting pipe to the inside of the ring pipe, and then sprayed into the soaking tank through the through hole. The water flow promotes the turning of soybeans, and the forward and reverse operation of the water pump can realize the alternation of water flow direction, simulating the stirring cycle, avoiding the accumulation of soybeans caused by continuous unidirectional water flow, and effectively avoiding mechanical contact damage to soybeans, ensuring the integrity of soybeans. At the same time, the overall structure is simple and can effectively reduce the cost. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the soaking tank of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the soaking tank of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;
[0019] Figure 5 This is the front view of the water tank of this utility model.
[0020] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Soaking tank; 2. Filter hopper; 3. Ring pipe; 4. Through hole; 5. Connecting pipe; 6. Connecting pipe; 7. Water cylinder; 8. Conveying pipe; 9. Water pump; 10. Connecting column; 11. Feed pipe; 12. Discharge pipe; 13. Fixing ring; 14. Water inlet pipe; 15. Sealing plug. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1-5This utility model provides a soybean soaking device before grinding, including a soaking tank 1. The soaking tank 1 is provided with auxiliary components for agitating the soybeans. The auxiliary components include a filter hopper 2 and a ring pipe 3 installed at the bottom of the inner cavity of the soaking tank 1. The ring pipe 3 is located at the bottom of the filter hopper 2, and the top of the ring pipe 3 has multiple through holes 4 arranged in a ring array. The inner walls of both ends of the ring pipe 3 are fixedly connected to connecting pipes 5. The bottom ends of the two connecting pipes 5 penetrate the soaking tank 1 and extend to the bottom of the soaking tank 1. The bottom ends of the two connecting pipes 5 are fixedly connected to the same connecting pipe 6. The rear end of the connecting pipe 6 is provided with a water cylinder 7. The water cylinder 7 is located at the rear side of the bottom end of the soaking tank 1, and a conveying pipe 8 is fixedly connected between the water cylinder 7 and the connecting pipe 6. A water pump 9 is installed outside the conveying pipe 8.
[0023] When workers use the soaking tank 1 to soak soybeans, the top and bottom of the soaking tank 1 are respectively connected to the feed pipe 11 and the discharge pipe 12. The discharge pipe 12 is located at the bottom of the feed pipe 11, and the top of the discharge pipe 12 is connected to the bottom of the filter hopper 2. This allows workers to transport soybeans and water into the soaking tank 1 through the feed pipe 11, thereby achieving the soaking treatment of soybeans.
[0024] To ensure the soybeans are fully soaked, water pump 9 drives water from water cylinder 7 through delivery pipe 8 to connecting pipe 6, then through connecting pipe 5 to ring pipe 3, and finally sprayed into soaking tank 1 through through hole 4. The water flow promotes the agitation of the soybeans, and the alternating direction of water flow by pump 9 simulates a stirring cycle, preventing continuous unidirectional water flow from causing soybean accumulation. This also effectively avoids mechanical contact, preventing damage to the soybeans and ensuring their integrity.
[0025] Because the cross-section of the filter hopper 2 is designed as a funnel, the water flow can more effectively agitate the soybeans and ensure that the soybeans can be discharged along the inclined surface of the filter hopper 2, thus ensuring the subsequent feeding effect of soybeans.
[0026] To ensure the stability of the connecting pipe 6, multiple connecting posts 10 arranged in a ring array are installed on the top of the connecting pipe 6. The top of the connecting posts 10 is fixed to the bottom of the soaking tank 1. By connecting multiple connecting posts 10 to the soaking tank 1, the connecting pipe 6 can be fixed in multiple directions, thereby ensuring the stability of the connecting pipe 6 and preventing the connecting pipe 6 from tilting or shaking.
[0027] To improve the stability of the water cylinder 7, a fixing ring 13 is installed on the outer top and bottom of the water cylinder 7. The front end of the fixing ring 13 is fixed to the rear side of the soaking tank 1. The water cylinder 7 is assembled and fixed to the soaking tank 1 by the fixing ring 13 to ensure the stability of the water cylinder 7 and prevent the water cylinder 7 from tilting and falling.
[0028] Furthermore, since the top of the water cylinder 7 is fixedly connected to the water inlet pipe 14, and the inside of the water inlet pipe 14 is detachably connected to the sealing plug 15, the staff can transport water into the water cylinder 7 through the water inlet pipe 14, and then use the sealing plug 15 to seal the water inlet pipe 14 to prevent impurities from entering the water cylinder 7 and causing pollution.
[0029] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A soybean soaking device before grinding, comprising a soaking tank (1), characterized in that: The soaking tank (1) is equipped with auxiliary components for agitating the soybeans; The auxiliary components include a filter bucket (2) and a ring pipe (3) installed at the bottom of the inner cavity of the soaking tank (1). The ring pipe (3) is located at the bottom of the filter bucket (2), and the top of the ring pipe (3) has multiple through holes (4) arranged in a ring array. The inner walls of both ends of the ring pipe (3) are fixedly connected to connecting pipes (5). The bottom ends of the two connecting pipes (5) penetrate the soaking tank (1) and extend to the bottom of the soaking tank (1). The bottom ends of the two connecting pipes (5) are fixedly connected to the same connecting pipe (6). A water cylinder (7) is provided at the rear end of the connecting pipe (6). The water cylinder (7) is located at the rear end of the bottom of the soaking tank (1). A conveying pipe (8) is fixedly connected between the water cylinder (7) and the connecting pipe (6). A water pump (9) is installed outside the conveying pipe (8).
2. The soybean soaking device before grinding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the connecting pipe (6) is equipped with multiple connecting columns (10) arranged in a ring array, and the top of the connecting column (10) is fixed to the bottom of the soaking tank (1).
3. The soybean soaking device before grinding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the filter (2) is funnel-shaped.
4. The soybean soaking device before grinding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the soaking tank (1) are respectively fixedly connected to the feed pipe (11) and the discharge pipe (12). Therefore, the discharge pipe (12) is located at the bottom of the feed pipe (11), and the top of the discharge pipe (12) is connected to the bottom of the filter hopper (2).
5. The soybean soaking device before grinding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water cylinder (7) is equipped with a fixing ring (13) on both the outer top and bottom ends, and the front end of the fixing ring (13) is fixed to the rear side of the soaking tank (1).
6. The soybean soaking device before grinding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the water cylinder (7) is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe (14), and a sealing plug (15) is detachably connected inside the water inlet pipe (14).