A brewing device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a brewing device, belonging to the field of fermentation equipment technology. Its key technical features are as follows: the brewing device includes a main brewing tank, a hot and cold water tank module, a material circulation system, a rapid analysis chamber, and a controller, enabling real-time detection and control of key parameters such as temperature, concentration, and gas during the fermentation process. The top of the main brewing tank is connected to its bottom via a material circulation pipe. A material circulation pump and a rapid analysis chamber are sequentially installed on the circulation pipe to achieve online detection and closed-loop reflux of the fermentation liquid. A spiral hollow tube is installed inside the main brewing tank, connected to a heat exchange inlet pipe and a heat exchange outlet pipe. Hot and cold water are supplied by the cold water chamber and hot water chamber in the hot and cold water tank module, respectively, and are driven into the spiral tube by a booster pump to achieve efficient heat exchange and temperature regulation. The rapid analysis chamber is equipped with sensors for temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, alcohol concentration, and pH, and is connected to the controller to collect fermentation data in real time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brewing equipment technology, and more specifically, to a brewing apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional brewing equipment often relies on manual control of the fermentation environment. Its structure is relatively simple, lacking effective online monitoring and automatic control capabilities, particularly in temperature management, fermentation status detection, and fermentation broth recycling. In practical applications, because the fermentation process is extremely sensitive to parameters such as temperature, pH, and gas concentration, failure to achieve timely and accurate control and adjustment can easily lead to reduced fermentation efficiency, microbial metabolic disorders, and even strain inactivation, thereby affecting product quality and stability.

[0003] Existing brewing equipment generally suffers from the following problems: First, temperature regulation methods are limited, mostly relying on external water baths or heating belts for overall heating or cooling, resulting in slow response and inaccurate temperature control, making it difficult to meet the fermentation needs at different stages; second, there is a lack of material circulation and online detection modules, requiring manual sampling and laboratory testing of the physicochemical parameters of the fermentation liquid (such as alcohol concentration, CO2 concentration, pH value, etc.), which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and unable to achieve closed-loop monitoring of the entire process; third, the equipment structure is not compact, operation is cumbersome, and the level of intelligence is low, which is not conducive to industrial promotion and application in small and medium-sized production scenarios.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a brewing apparatus to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a brewing apparatus to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A brewing apparatus includes a main brewing tank, the top of which is connected to the bottom side wall of the main brewing tank via a material circulation pipe, and a material circulation pump and a rapid analysis chamber are arranged sequentially from left to right on the material circulation pipe.

[0008] A water pipe is installed on the top side wall of the main brewing tank, which is connected to a cold and hot water tank. The cold and hot water tank includes a cold water chamber and a hot water chamber. The cold water chamber has an electric valve at the bottom, and the hot water chamber has an electric valve at the bottom. The outlets of the electric valves in the cold and hot water chambers are connected to the inlet of the booster pump, and the outlet of the booster pump is connected to the bottom of the main brewing tank.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the main brewing tank includes a tank body and a tank cover. The top of the tank cover is provided with a heat exchange water inlet pipe, a heat exchange water outlet pipe and a feed pipe. The feed pipe is provided with a one-way water seal, which is connected to the feed pipe by a quick-connect clamp. The side wall of the tank body is provided with a transparent observation window, and the bottom of the tank body is provided with a discharge pipe and a discharge pipe butterfly valve.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the rapid analysis chamber is equipped with multiple detection sensors, including: a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a carbon dioxide sensor, an alcohol concentration sensor, and a pH sensor, all of which are connected to the controller.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the hot and cold water tank includes:

[0012] The cold water chamber is equipped with a cold water tank temperature control probe.

[0013] The hot water room is equipped with a hot water tank temperature control probe.

[0014] Both the cold water tank temperature control probe and the hot water tank temperature control probe are electrically connected to the controller.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the inner cavity sidewall of the main brewing tank is provided with a spiral hollow tube, the water inlet end of the spiral hollow tube is connected to the heat exchange water inlet pipe, and the water outlet end of the spiral hollow tube is connected to the heat exchange water outlet pipe.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the main brewing tank and the hot and cold water tank are both fixed to the base plate by the bracket, and the bottom four corners of the base plate are provided with casters. The bracket is also fixed with a controller, a material circulation pump and a booster pump.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a circulating material port butterfly valve is provided between the material circulation pipe and the main brewing tank.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The brewing apparatus provided by this utility model has a reasonable structural design. By setting a spiral hollow tube inside the main brewing tank and combining it with a closed-loop connection of the heat exchange inlet and outlet pipes, precise temperature control can be achieved during fermentation, adapting to the temperature sensitivity requirements of different microorganisms and significantly improving fermentation efficiency and stability. The hot and cold water tanks adopt a dual-valve diversion structure, combined with a temperature control probe and a booster pump, which can quickly switch between hot and cold sources according to controller commands. It has a fast response speed and high temperature control accuracy, making it suitable for scenarios with stringent temperature control requirements, such as alcohol fermentation and sauce fermentation.

[0020] Meanwhile, the device achieves dynamic sampling and online detection of the fermentation broth through the installation of material circulation pipes, material circulation pumps, and a rapid analysis chamber. The sensor module can acquire key indicators such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, alcohol concentration, and pH value in real time, facilitating the control system's analysis and adjustment of the fermentation status. The overall device is highly integrated, easy to move and maintain, possesses a solid foundation for automation control, and has significant industrial application value, making it particularly suitable for widespread use in small- to medium-scale brewing processes and experimental experiments. Attached Figure Description

[0021] 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 of this utility model or the prior art will be briefly introduced and explained 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.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a brewing apparatus;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the main fermentation tank and the spiral hollow tube of a brewing apparatus;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a rapid analysis chamber in a brewing apparatus.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Butterfly valve at the discharge port; 2. Main fermentation tank; 3. Transparent observation window; 4. Sealing flange ring; 5. N2 / O2 air inlet; 6. Heat exchanger water inlet pipe; 7. Heat exchanger water outlet pipe; 8. One-way water seal; 9. Quick-release clamp; 10. Material circulation pump; 11. Material circulation pipe; 12. Cold water tank temperature control probe; 13. Hot water tank temperature control probe; 14. Cold water chamber; 15. Hot water chamber; 16. Control panel; 17. Hot water chamber electric valve; 18. Cold water chamber electric valve; 19. Booster pump; 20. Casters; 21. Butterfly valve at the material circulation port; 22. Rapid analysis chamber; 23. Cold and hot water tanks; 24. Base plate; 25. Temperature sensor; 26. Humidity sensor; 27. Carbon dioxide sensor; 28. Alcohol concentration sensor; 29. ​​pH sensor; 30. Spiral hollow tube. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To further illustrate the brewing apparatus of this utility model, specific implementation methods are described in detail below. These embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection. Equivalent substitutions or improvements made by those skilled in the art without departing from the technical solution of this utility model are all within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following.

[0028] Example: See Figures 1-3 As shown, the solution of this embodiment provides a brewing device, which includes a main brewing tank 2, a material circulation system, a hot and cold water tank 23, a rapid analysis chamber 22, and a controller 16. It can realize intelligent monitoring and control of the entire fermentation process and is suitable for microbial fermentation scenarios such as brewing, fermented beverages, and functional strains.

[0029] The main brewing tank 2 consists of a tank body and a tank lid. A heat exchange inlet pipe 6, a heat exchange outlet pipe 7, and a feed pipe are designed on the top of the tank lid. A one-way water seal 8 is installed on the feed pipe, which is connected to the feed inlet via a quick-connect clamp 9 to ensure airtightness during the feeding process and prevent backflow contamination. A transparent observation window 3 is designed on the side wall of the tank body, allowing staff to observe the fermentation status inside the tank in real time. A discharge pipe is connected to the bottom of the tank body, and a discharge pipe butterfly valve 1 is installed on the discharge pipe for quantitative discharge and sampling of fermentation products.

[0030] A spiral hollow tube 30 is spirally installed on the inner wall of the tank cavity. The water inlet end of the hollow tube is connected to the heat exchange inlet pipe 6, and the water outlet end is connected to the heat exchange outlet pipe 7. When the cold and hot water media are introduced from the cold and hot water tanks 23 respectively, they are pressurized by the booster pump 19 and enter the spiral hollow tube 30. During the internal flow, heat exchange is achieved with the materials in the tank, thereby realizing the adjustment of the fermentation environment temperature.

[0031] The top of the main brewing tank 2 is connected to its bottom sidewall via a material circulation pipe 11, forming a closed-loop material channel. From top to bottom, a material circulation pump 10 and a rapid analysis chamber 22 are sequentially installed on the material circulation pipe 11. The material circulation pump 10 pumps the fermentation liquid from the bottom of the brewing tank to the rapid analysis chamber 22. After completing the physicochemical parameter detection, the liquid is then returned to the top of the brewing tank via the circulating material outlet butterfly valve 21, achieving closed-loop detection and reflux.

[0032] The rapid analysis chamber 22 is equipped with various sensors, including a temperature sensor 25, a humidity sensor 26, a carbon dioxide sensor 27, an alcohol concentration sensor 28, and a pH sensor 29. Each sensor is connected to the controller 16 via signal lines. These sensors can monitor important fermentation indicators such as temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, alcohol concentration, and pH value of the fermentation broth in real time during the circulation process, and feed the data back to the controller for control logic judgment and adjustment.

[0033] The hot and cold water tank 23 includes a cold water chamber 14 and a hot water chamber 15. A cold water chamber electric valve 18 is installed at the bottom of the cold water chamber 14, and a hot water chamber electric valve 17 is installed at the bottom of the hot water chamber 15. The outlets of the two electric valves are connected to the inlet of the booster pump 19. By controlling the opening and closing of the electric valves 17 and 18, the directional switching between cold and hot water is achieved, and the temperature-adjusted medium is sent into the water guide pipe at the bottom of the brewing tank 2. A cold water tank temperature control probe 12 is installed in the cold water chamber 14, and a hot water tank temperature control probe 13 is installed in the hot water chamber 15. The two probes monitor the actual temperatures of the cold and hot water respectively, and provide real-time feedback to the controller 16 for temperature regulation control logic judgment.

[0034] All the aforementioned components, including the main brewing tank 2, hot and cold water tank 23, controller 16, material circulation pump 10, and booster pump 19, are fixedly mounted on the base plate 24 via brackets. Casters 20 are installed at the four corners of the base plate 24 to facilitate overall equipment movement and flexible arrangement. The controller 16, mounted on the brackets, forms a centralized control platform used to execute temperature control logic, pump start / stop, sensor signal acquisition, and fault warning operations.

[0035] In summary, compared with the prior art, the brewing device of this application has a compact structure and high functional integration, and can realize temperature control, real-time analysis, data recording and closed-loop regulation during the fermentation process. It has strong practicality and promotion value, and is particularly suitable for use in small and medium-sized food, brewing or fermentation engineering fields.

[0036] The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can adjust the raw material ratio and process parameters within the parameter range defined in the claims according to actual needs, but all of them are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0037] The contents not described in detail in this description are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A brewing apparatus, comprising a main brewing tank (2), characterized in that, The top of the main brewing tank (2) is connected to the bottom side wall of the main brewing tank (2) through a material circulation pipe (11), and a material circulation pump (10) and a rapid analysis chamber (22) are arranged on the material circulation pipe (11) from left to right. A water pipe is provided on the top side wall of the main brewing tank (2), and the water pipe is connected to the hot and cold water tank (23). The hot and cold water tank (23) includes a cold water chamber (14) and a hot water chamber (15). The bottom of the cold water chamber (14) has a cold water chamber electric valve (18), and the bottom of the hot water chamber (15) has a hot water chamber electric valve (17). The outlet of the cold water chamber electric valve (18) and the hot water chamber electric valve (17) is connected to the inlet of the booster pump (19), and the outlet of the booster pump (19) is connected to the bottom of the main brewing tank (2).

2. The brewing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main brewing tank (2) includes a tank body and a tank cover. The top of the tank cover is provided with a heat exchange water inlet pipe (6), a heat exchange water outlet pipe (7), and a feed pipe. The feed pipe is provided with a one-way water seal (8), which is connected to the feed pipe by a quick-release clamp (9). The side wall of the tank body is provided with a transparent observation window, and the bottom of the tank body is provided with a discharge pipe, which is provided with a discharge pipe butterfly valve (1).

3. The brewing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rapid analysis chamber (22) is equipped with multiple detection sensors, including: Temperature sensor (25), humidity sensor (26), carbon dioxide sensor (27), alcohol concentration sensor (28), pH sensor (29), all of the above sensors are connected to controller (16).

4. A brewing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hot and cold water tank (23) includes: The cold water chamber (14) is equipped with a cold water tank temperature control probe (12); Hot water room (15), with a hot water tank temperature control probe (13) installed inside; The cold water tank temperature control probe (12) and the hot water tank temperature control probe (13) are both electrically connected to the controller (16).

5. A brewing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the main brewing tank (2) is provided with a spiral hollow tube (30). The water inlet end of the spiral hollow tube (30) is connected to the heat exchange water inlet pipe (6), and the water outlet end of the spiral hollow tube (30) is connected to the heat exchange water outlet pipe (7).

6. A brewing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main brewing tank (2) and the hot and cold water tank (23) are both fixed on the base plate (24) by the bracket, and the bottom four corners of the base plate (24) are provided with casters (20). The bracket is also fixed with a controller (16), a material circulation pump (10) and a booster pump (19).

7. A brewing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A circulating material outlet butterfly valve (21) is provided between the material circulation pipe (11) and the main brewing tank (2).

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