Liftable starter culture discharging device and starter culture disc body
By utilizing the relative movement between the lifting sleeve and the discharge cone, the gap and sealing problems of the traditional fermentation tower central cylinder discharge structure are solved, achieving a low-cost and easy-to-use discharge solution.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG TIANNIANG INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
The central cylinder discharge structure of traditional fermentation towers has gaps and sealing problems, resulting in high manufacturing costs and installation difficulties.
The device employs a liftable material feeding and discharging mechanism. A lifting sleeve is fitted onto a central fixed cylinder, and the lifting component drives the sleeve to move up and down, thus enabling the material to be fed and discharged. This eliminates the need for a traditional opening and closing discharge gate and instead uses the relative movement between the lifting sleeve and the discharge cone to discharge the material.
It reduces manufacturing costs and installation difficulty, avoids gaps and sealing problems, has a simple structure, and improves material output efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of food processing technology, and in particular to a liftable koji-making and discharging device and a koji-making tray. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of food fermentation, the central cylinder of the fermentation tower in traditional technology is a rotating cylinder that rotates around a central fixed cylinder at the center of a disc. The rotating cylinder has a discharge gate on its side wall that can be opened and closed. During feeding, the discharge gate is closed; during discharge, the discharge gate is opened, and the material enters the discharge cone through the discharge gate. Because there is a discharge gate on the central cylinder, it is difficult to achieve a tight fit between the discharge gate and the wall of the central cylinder, resulting in gaps or sealing problems, which increases manufacturing costs and installation difficulty. Utility Model Content
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a liftable koji-making and discharging device that can reduce the manufacturing cost and installation difficulty of the central cylinder discharge structure.
[0004] One embodiment of this application provides a lifting and lowering koji-making and discharging device.
[0005] A lifting and lowering koji-making and discharging device includes a support assembly, a central fixed cylinder, a discharge cone, a lifting sleeve, and a lifting component. The central fixed cylinder is installed on the support assembly, and the discharge cone is installed on the support assembly and located below the central fixed cylinder, with the tip of the discharge cone facing downwards from the support assembly. The lifting sleeve is fitted onto the central fixed cylinder with a gap between them. The lifting component is installed on the support assembly and connected to the lifting sleeve. The lifting component drives the lifting sleeve to move along the central fixed cylinder and the discharge cone. When the lifting sleeve is partially fitted onto the discharge cone, it can close the discharge cone. When the lifting sleeve rises and its lower bottom surface disengages from the upper top surface of the discharge cone, material can enter the discharge cone through the gap between the lifting sleeve and the discharge cone. Alternatively, when the lifting sleeve descends until its upper top surface is not higher than the upper top surface of the discharge cone, material can enter the discharge cone through the gap between the lifting sleeve and the central fixed cylinder.
[0006] In some embodiments, the height of the central fixed cylinder is equal to the height of the discharge cone.
[0007] In some embodiments, the height of the lifting sleeve is equal to the height of the central fixed sleeve.
[0008] In some embodiments, the upper opening of the discharge cone is a circular opening, and the lower opening of the discharge cone is a square opening.
[0009] In some embodiments, the liftable koji-making and discharging device further includes a rolling assembly, wherein the lifting sleeve is rolledly connected to the outer wall of the central fixed cylinder through the rolling assembly.
[0010] In some embodiments, the rolling assembly includes a rolling wheel and a fixed track. The fixed track is disposed on the outer wall of the central fixed cylinder and extends along the height direction of the central fixed cylinder. The rolling wheel is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the lifting sleeve, and the rolling wheel and the fixed track roll in cooperation.
[0011] In some embodiments, there are multiple rolling components distributed at different positions on the inner wall of the lifting sleeve.
[0012] In some embodiments, the lifting component includes a lead screw assembly mounted on the support assembly and a lifting drive component, the lifting drive component being connected to the lifting sleeve via the lead screw assembly.
[0013] In some embodiments, the lead screw assembly includes a guide post, a lead screw, and a sliding base. The guide post and the lead screw extend vertically and are arranged parallel to each other. The sliding base is threadedly connected to the lead screw and slidably connected to the guide post. The lifting drive component is connected to the lead screw to drive the lead screw to rotate. The lifting sleeve is connected to the sliding base.
[0014] In some embodiments, there are multiple guide posts, and the sliding base is slidably connected to the multiple guide posts.
[0015] One embodiment of this application also provides a koji-making disc.
[0016] A koji-making disc body includes a koji-making disc and a liftable koji-making and discharging device according to any of the above embodiments. The koji-making disc is provided with a clearance opening in the middle. The support component of the liftable koji-making and discharging device is provided below the koji-making disc. The central fixing cylinder passes through the clearance opening. The lifting sleeve can move up and down within the clearance opening.
[0017] The lifting and lowering koji-making discharge device of this application involves setting a lifting sleeve fitted onto the central fixed cylinder. Driven by a lifting component, the lifting sleeve moves up and down, disengaging from the discharge cone during ascent or descent, thus allowing material to enter the discharge cone. Compared to existing technologies, this application improves upon the structure of the central cylinder in traditional fermentation towers by eliminating the need for an openable and closable discharge door. Instead, material feeding into the discharge cone is achieved through the relative movement between the lifting sleeve and the discharge cone. The overall structure is simple, and the absence of a discharge door on the central fixed cylinder eliminates gaps and sealing issues, significantly reducing manufacturing costs and installation difficulty. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view of the liftable koji-making and discharging device according to one embodiment of this application;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a side view of the lifting sleeve of the lifting and discharging device according to one embodiment of this application in the upward state;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the lifting sleeve of the lifting and discharging device described in one embodiment of this application in the lowered state.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a top view schematic diagram of the liftable koji-making and discharging device according to one embodiment of this application;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and lowering koji-making and discharging device and the koji-making disc according to one embodiment of this application;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a front view of the lifting and discharging device for making koji according to another embodiment of this application;
[0026] Figure 7 This is a side view of the lifting sleeve of the lifting and discharging device for making koji according to another embodiment of this application in the upward state;
[0027] Figure 8This is a side view of the lifting sleeve of the lifting and discharging device for making koji according to another embodiment of this application in the lowered state;
[0028] Figure 9 This is a top view of another embodiment of the lifting and discharging device for fermentation described in this application;
[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and lowering koji-making and discharging device and the koji-making disc according to another embodiment of this application.
[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures
[0031] 10. Liftable koji-making and discharging device; 100. Support assembly; 200. Central fixed cylinder; 300. Discharge cone; 400. Lifting sleeve; 500. Lifting component; 510. Screw assembly; 511. Guide column; 512. Screw; 513. Sliding base; 520. Lifting drive component; 600. Rolling assembly; 610. Rolling wheel; 620. Fixed track; 20. Koji-making disc. Detailed Implementation
[0032] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0033] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "height" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0034] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0035] In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, and "multiple" means two or more. The use of "first" and "second" is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated, or the order in which the technical features are indicated.
[0036] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0037] This application provides a liftable koji-making and discharging device to solve the following technical problems existing in conventional fermentation towers: the central cylinder of the fermentation tower can rotate around a central fixed cylinder at the center of a disc, and the side wall of the rotating cylinder is provided with an openable and closable discharge door. It is difficult to achieve a tight fit between the discharge door and the wall of the central cylinder, resulting in gaps and sealing problems on the wall of the central cylinder, leading to high manufacturing costs and installation difficulties. The liftable koji-making and discharging device will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0038] The lifting and discharging device 10 provided in this application embodiment is exemplary; please refer to [link to example]. Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the liftable koji-making and discharging device 10 provided in the embodiments of this application. The liftable koji-making and discharging device 10 of this application can be used for food fermentation.
[0039] To more clearly illustrate the structure of the liftable koji-making and discharging device 10, the following description of the liftable koji-making and discharging device 10 will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0040] For example, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, a lifting and lowering koji-making and discharging device 10 includes a support assembly 100, a central fixing cylinder 200, a discharge cone 300, a lifting sleeve 400, and a lifting component 500. The central fixing cylinder 200 is installed on the support assembly 100. See [reference needed]. Figure 3 As shown, the discharge cone 300 is mounted on the support assembly 100 and located below the central fixed cylinder 200, with the tip of the discharge cone 300 facing downwards from the support assembly 100. (See attached image.) Figure 4 , Figure 9In the embodiment shown, the lifting sleeve 400 is sleeved on the central fixed cylinder 200 with a gap between them. The lifting component 500 is installed on the support assembly 100 and connected to the lifting sleeve 400. The lifting component 500 is used to drive the lifting sleeve 400 to move along the central fixed cylinder 200 and the discharge cone 300.
[0041] See Figures 1-3 In the embodiment shown, when the lifting sleeve 400 is partially sleeved on the discharge cone 300, it can close the discharge cone 300. When the lifting sleeve 400 rises and its lower bottom surface separates from the upper top surface of the discharge cone 300, the material can enter the discharge cone 300 through the gap between the lifting sleeve 400 and the discharge cone 300.
[0042] Or see Figures 6-8 In the embodiment shown, when the lifting sleeve 400 descends to a position where its upper surface is not higher than the upper surface of the discharge cone 300, the material can enter the discharge cone 300 through the gap between the lifting sleeve 400 and the central fixed cylinder 200. The gap between the lifting sleeve 400 and the central fixed cylinder 200 is described in [reference needed]. Figure 3 As shown.
[0043] In some embodiments, the height of the central fixing cylinder 200 is equal to the height of the discharge cone 300. The height of the discharge cone 300 refers to its vertical dimension. This arrangement, where the height of the central fixing cylinder 200 is equal to the height of the discharge cone 300, enables... Figures 6-7 In this embodiment, during discharge, the central fixed cylinder 200 descends to the same height as the discharge cone 300, so that the central fixed cylinder 200 does not occupy too much space and improves the integration of the device.
[0044] In some embodiments, the height of the lifting sleeve 400 is equal to the height of the central fixed sleeve 200.
[0045] In some embodiments, the upper opening of the discharge cone 300 is a circular opening, and the lower opening is a square opening. It is easy to understand that in other examples, the shape of the discharge cone 300 can also be other forms, as long as it ensures that the discharge cone 300 achieves its purpose of discharging material.
[0046] In some implementations, see Figures 6-8 In the embodiment shown, the lifting sleeve 400 is fitted onto the central fixed cylinder 200 with a gap between them, and the liftable koji-making and discharging device 10 also includes a rolling assembly 600. The lifting sleeve 400 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the central fixed cylinder 200 via the rolling assembly 600.
[0047] In some implementations, see Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, the rolling assembly 600 includes a rolling wheel 610 and a fixed track 620. The fixed track 620 is elongated. The fixed track 620 is disposed on the outer wall of the central fixed cylinder 200 and extends along the height direction of the central fixed cylinder 200. The rolling wheel 610 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the lifting sleeve 400, and the rolling wheel 610 and the fixed track 620 are in rolling engagement.
[0048] In some embodiments, the rolling wheel 610 and the fixed track 620 may be in contact engagement. Optionally, the fixed track 620 is provided with a limiting groove extending along the length direction of the fixed track 620, and a portion of the rolling wheel 610 is confined within the limiting groove, and the rolling wheel 610 is capable of moving along the extension direction of the limiting groove. The purpose of the limiting groove is to restrict the rolling wheel 610 and prevent the rolling wheel 610 from disengaging from the track. The limiting groove is not shown in the accompanying drawings.
[0049] In some implementations, see Figure 9 As shown, there are multiple rolling components 600. These multiple rolling components 600 are distributed at different positions on the inner wall of the lifting sleeve 400. Optionally, the lifting sleeve 400 has a square columnar structure, and rolling components 600 are respectively provided on the outer walls of the four corners of the lifting sleeve 400.
[0050] In some of these implementations, please refer again. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the lifting component 500 includes a lead screw assembly 510 mounted on the support assembly 100 and a lifting drive component 520. The lifting drive component 520 is connected to the lifting sleeve 400 via the lead screw assembly 510.
[0051] In some embodiments, the lifting drive component 520 may be a drive motor.
[0052] In some of these implementations, please refer to Figure 7 As shown, the lead screw assembly 510 includes a guide post 511, a lead screw 512, and a sliding base 513. The guide post 511 and the lead screw 512 extend vertically and are arranged parallel to each other. The sliding base 513 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 512 and slidably connected to the guide post 511. A lifting drive component 520 is connected to the lead screw 512 to drive the lead screw 512 to rotate, and a lifting sleeve 400 is connected to the sliding base 513.
[0053] In some embodiments, there are multiple guide posts 511. The sliding base 513 is slidably connected to the multiple guide posts 511. Optionally, the lifting sleeve 400 has a square columnar structure, and guide posts 511 are respectively provided on the outer walls of the four corners of the lifting sleeve 400.
[0054] One embodiment of this application also provides a koji-making disc.
[0055] See Figure 5 or Figure 10 As shown, the koji-making disc body includes a koji-making disc 20 and a liftable koji-making and discharging device 10 in any of the above embodiments. A clearance opening is provided in the middle of the koji-making disc 20. The support component 100 of the liftable koji-making and discharging device 10 is provided below the koji-making disc 20, and the central fixing cylinder 200 passes through the clearance opening. The lifting sleeve 400 can move up and down within the clearance opening.
[0056] In some embodiments, the koji-making disc 20 has a circular structure, and a clearance opening is provided in the center of the koji-making disc 20.
[0057] In some implementations, see Figure 5 or Figure 10 As shown, the outer edge of the koji-making disc 20 is provided with a blocking edge extending upwards. The function of the blocking edge is to restrict the material inside the koji-making disc 20 and prevent the material from spilling out. The height of the blocking edge can be set according to actual needs.
[0058] In some embodiments, the koji-making disc 20 may be made of metal or alloy.
[0059] See Figure 5 As shown, when using Figures 1-3 In the embodiment shown, the lifting sleeve 400 is lowered under the drive of the lifting drive component 520 until it is partially fitted onto the discharge cone 300. At this time, the lifting sleeve 400 and the discharge cone 300 are in a partially fitted state, and there is no gap between the bottom surface of the lifting sleeve 400 and the top surface of the discharge cone 300. The lifting sleeve 400 can close the discharge cone 300 to prevent the material in the koji-making disc 20 from entering the discharge cone 300. When the koji-making disc 20 needs to discharge material, the lifting drive component 520 drives the lifting sleeve 400 to rise. When the bottom surface of the lifting sleeve 400 disengages from the top surface of the discharge cone 300, a gap gradually appears between the bottom surface of the lifting sleeve 400 and the top surface of the discharge cone 300 (this gap is a vertical gap). This gap can be used for material discharge. When the gap between the bottom surface of the lifting sleeve 400 and the top surface of the discharge cone 300 expands to a predetermined size, the lifting sleeve 400 stops rising. The material in the koji-making disc 20 enters the discharge cone 300 through the gap between the lifting sleeve 400 and the discharge cone 300. The discharge cone 300 is used to collect the material and guide it into the next process.
[0060] See Figure 10 As shown, when using Figures 6-8In the embodiment shown, when the lifting sleeve 400 is driven by the lifting drive component 520, it is lowered to a certain height above the upper top surface of the discharge cone 300. At this time, the lifting sleeve 400 is outside the discharge cone 300 and blocks the material in the koji-making disc 20, so that the material in the koji-making disc 20 will not enter the discharge cone 300. When material needs to be discharged, the lifting drive component 520 drives the lifting sleeve 400 to descend. When the upper top surface of the lifting sleeve 400 is flush with the upper top surface of the discharge cone 300, or when the upper top surface of the lifting sleeve 400 is lower than the upper top surface of the discharge cone 300, a gap (a horizontal gap) appears between the upper part of the lifting sleeve 400 and the upper part of the discharge cone 300. The gap between the upper part of the lifting sleeve 400 and the upper part of the discharge cone 300 can be used for material discharge. The material in the koji-making disc 20 enters the discharge cone 300 through the gap between the lifting sleeve 400 and the discharge cone 300. The discharge cone 300 is used to collect the material and guide it into the next process.
[0061] The lifting and lowering koji-making discharge device 10 of this application, by setting a lifting sleeve 400 sleeved on the central fixed cylinder 200, the lifting sleeve 400 moves up and down under the drive of the lifting component 500. When rising or falling, the lifting sleeve 400 disengages from the discharge cone 300, thereby enabling the material to enter the discharge cone 300. Compared with the prior art, this application improves the structure of the central cylinder in the fermentation tower of the traditional technology, eliminating the need for an openable and closable discharge door. Instead, the material is fed into the discharge cone 300 through the relative movement between the lifting sleeve 400 and the discharge cone 300. The overall structure is simple, and the central fixed cylinder 200 no longer has a discharge door, eliminating gaps and sealing problems, greatly reducing manufacturing costs and installation difficulty.
[0062] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have their own emphasis. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.
[0063] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0064] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A lifting and discharging device for fermentation, characterized in that, The device includes a support assembly, a central fixed cylinder, a discharge cone, a lifting sleeve, and a lifting component. The central fixed cylinder is mounted on the support assembly, and the discharge cone is mounted on the support assembly and located below the central fixed cylinder, with the tip of the discharge cone facing downwards from the support assembly. The lifting sleeve is fitted onto the central fixed cylinder with a gap between them. The lifting component is mounted on the support assembly and connected to the lifting sleeve. The lifting component drives the lifting sleeve to move along the central fixed cylinder and the discharge cone. When the lifting sleeve is partially fitted onto the discharge cone, it can close the discharge cone. When the lifting sleeve rises and its lower surface disengages from the upper surface of the discharge cone, material can enter the discharge cone through the gap between the lifting sleeve and the discharge cone. Alternatively, when the lifting sleeve descends until its upper surface is not higher than the upper surface of the discharge cone, material can enter the discharge cone through the gap between the lifting sleeve and the central fixed cylinder.
2. The lifting and discharging device for fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the central fixed cylinder is equal to the height of the discharge cone.
3. The lifting and discharging device for fermentation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The height of the lifting sleeve is equal to the height of the central fixed sleeve.
4. The lifting and discharging device for fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper opening of the discharge cone is circular, and the lower opening of the discharge cone is square.
5. The lifting and discharging device for fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a rolling assembly, through which the lifting sleeve is rolled to the outer wall of the central fixed cylinder.
6. The lifting and discharging device for fermentation according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rolling assembly includes a rolling wheel and a fixed track. The fixed track is disposed on the outer wall of the central fixed cylinder and extends along the height direction of the central fixed cylinder. The rolling wheel is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the lifting sleeve, and the rolling wheel and the fixed track are in rolling cooperation.
7. The lifting and discharging device for fermentation according to claim 6, characterized in that, The number of the rolling components is multiple, and the multiple rolling components are distributed at different positions on the inner wall of the lifting sleeve.
8. The lifting and discharging device for fermentation according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The lifting component includes a lead screw assembly mounted on the support assembly and a lifting drive component, wherein the lifting drive component is connected to the lifting sleeve through the lead screw assembly.
9. The lifting and discharging device for fermentation according to claim 8, characterized in that, The lead screw assembly includes a guide post, a lead screw, and a sliding base. The guide post and the lead screw extend vertically and are arranged parallel to each other. The sliding base is threadedly connected to the lead screw and slidably connected to the guide post. The lifting drive component is connected to the lead screw to drive the lead screw to rotate. The lifting sleeve is connected to the sliding base.
10. A koji-making disc, characterized in that, The invention includes a koji-making disc and a liftable koji-making and discharging device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9. The koji-making disc has a clearance opening in the middle, the support component of the liftable koji-making and discharging device is located below the koji-making disc, and the central fixing cylinder passes through the clearance opening. The lifting sleeve can move up and down within the clearance opening.