A barley steeping apparatus for use in the production of single malt whisky

Abstract

This utility model discloses a barley soaking device for single malt whisky brewing, comprising a base, two first motors mounted on the upper surface of the base, a rotating plate connected to the upper output end of each first motor, a connecting column rotatably mounted on the rotating plate, and a mounting bracket rotatably connected to the connecting column. The rotating plate also has several tanks. Multiple agitator rods with bristles, combined with the circular tanks, can thoroughly agitate the raw materials and scrub them with the bristles, resulting in better cleaning and higher efficiency. Water resources are recycled through a collection tank and a filter layer, saving water and reducing costs. By non-one-to-one binding of the agitator to the tanks, a smaller number of agitators can agitate and scrub multiple tanks, improving the utilization rate of the agitator and reducing the overall equipment cost of the agitator component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of whisky brewing and processing, specifically to a barley soaking device used in the brewing of single malt whisky. Background Technology

[0002] Whisky is a distilled spirit made from grains such as barley, aged in oak barrels for many years, and blended to a strength of around 43%. According to its place of origin, it can be divided into four main categories: Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey, American whiskey, and Canadian whisky. The whisky making process consists of six steps: malting, saccharification, fermentation, distillation, aging, and blending.

[0003] The first step in whisky making is to soak barley in a container to germinate it. Before soaking, the barley needs to be washed to prevent dirt on its surface from affecting the quality of the whisky. However, the amount of barley required for whisky making is huge. Usually, manual stirring is used to accelerate the separation of barley from dirt. This washing method is time-consuming and tiring, making the efficiency of washing barley low.

[0004] Chinese utility model patent application number 202222105523.5 proposes a barley soaking device for whiskey brewing, but it still has some shortcomings:

[0005] 1. Its stirring shaft structure can only achieve a stirring effect, not a scrubbing effect, resulting in poor cleaning performance and low efficiency;

[0006] Second, the stirring structure on the upper part of the tank lid is idle for a long time during the barley germination process and cannot be effectively utilized, which leads to higher overall equipment costs when a large number of tanks are needed.

[0007] Third, the lack of a water circulation structure results in a large water consumption for multiple cleaning cycles, leading to excessive water resource usage.

[0008] Accordingly, this utility model proposes a barley soaking device for single malt whisky brewing to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0009] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a barley soaking device for single malt whisky brewing. By setting multiple agitator rods with bristles and combining them with a circular tank, the raw materials can be thoroughly agitated and scrubbed with bristles, resulting in better cleaning effect and higher cleaning efficiency. Water resources can be recycled and reused through a collection tank and a filter layer, saving water and reducing costs. By setting the agitator and tank in a non-one-to-one binding configuration, a small number of agitators can agitate and scrub multiple tanks, improving the utilization rate of the agitator and reducing the overall equipment cost of the agitator.

[0010] Technical solution

[0011] A barley soaking device for single malt whisky brewing includes a base, two first motors mounted on the upper surface of the base, a rotating plate connected to the upper output end of each first motor, a connecting column rotatably mounted on the rotating plate, a mounting bracket rotatably connected to the connecting column, several tanks mounted on the rotating plate, a scrubbing mechanism for stirring and washing on the mounting bracket, and a water purification mechanism for water recycling on the lower side of the base.

[0012] Furthermore, the scrubbing mechanism includes an electric telescopic rod fixed to the mounting bracket. A lifting frame is fixed to the lower movable end of the electric telescopic rod. Two mounting covers are fixed to the lower side of the lifting frame. A sealing gasket layer is provided on the lower surface of the mounting cover. An flared connecting edge fixed to the mounting cover is provided on the outside of the sealing gasket layer.

[0013] Furthermore, a second motor is fixedly mounted on the mounting cover, and a connecting plate that is powered by the second motor is provided inside the mounting cover. Several stirring rods are fixedly mounted on the lower side of the connecting plate, and the stirring rods are provided with bristles for washing the barley.

[0014] Furthermore, the water purification mechanism includes a through hole penetrating the base, a collection tank is provided on the lower side of the through hole, several replaceable filter layers are provided on the upper side of the collection tank, and a water pump is provided inside the collection tank.

[0015] Furthermore, a connecting part is fixedly connected to the lifting frame, and a pipe is fixedly installed on the connecting part. The pipe is connected to a flexible water pipe joint, and the pipe is connected to the outlet pipe of the water pump.

[0016] Furthermore, a filter screen is provided at the bottom of the tank, an outlet is provided on the lower side of the filter screen, and an inlet fixed to the tank is provided on the upper side of the filter screen.

[0017] Furthermore, a limiting part for positioning the tank is fixed on the rotating plate.

[0018] Beneficial effects

[0019] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: by setting multiple stirring rods with bristles and combining them with a circular tank, the raw materials can be fully stirred and scrubbed with bristles, resulting in better cleaning effect and higher cleaning efficiency; the collection tank and filter layer enable the recycling of water resources, saving water and reducing costs; by setting the stirring mechanism and the tank in a non-one-to-one binding configuration, a small number of stirring mechanisms can stir and scrub multiple tanks, improving the utilization rate of the stirring mechanism, ensuring it is not idle during barley germination, and also reducing the overall equipment cost of the stirring mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a barley soaking device for single malt whisky brewing according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure in the AA direction;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0023] Attached icon number

[0024] 901. Scrubbing mechanism; 902. Water purification mechanism; 1. Base; 2. First motor; 3. Rotating plate; 4. Water outlet; 5. Water inlet; 6. Filter screen; 7. Tank; 8. Limiting part; 9. Mounting bracket; 10. Lifting frame; 11. Electric telescopic rod; 12. Pipe; 13. Connecting part; 14. Water pipe joint; 15. Connecting column; 16. Collection tank; 17. Filter layer; 18. Through hole; 19. Water pump; 20. Water outlet pipe; 21. Connecting plate; 22. Sealing gasket; 23. Brush bristles; 24. Stirring rod; 25. Flared connecting edge; 26. Mounting cover; 27. Second motor. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To better illustrate the content of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0026] have Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model discloses a barley soaking device for single malt whisky brewing, including a base 1. Two first motors 2 are arranged on the upper surface of the base 1. The upper output end of the first motors 2 is powered and connected to a rotating plate 3. A connecting column 15 is rotatably arranged on the rotating plate 3. A mounting bracket 9 is rotatably connected to the connecting column 15. Several tanks 7 are also arranged on the rotating plate 3. A scrubbing mechanism 901 for stirring and scrubbing is arranged on the mounting bracket 9. A water purification mechanism 902 for water resource recycling is arranged on the lower side of the base 1.

[0027] Furthermore, the scrubbing mechanism 901 includes an electric telescopic rod 11 fixed on the mounting bracket 9. A lifting frame 10 is fixed at the lower movable end of the electric telescopic rod 11. Two mounting covers 26 are fixed at the lower side of the lifting frame 10. A sealing gasket layer 22 is provided on the lower surface of the mounting cover 26. An flared connecting edge 25 fixed to the mounting cover 26 is provided on the outside of the sealing gasket layer 22.

[0028] Furthermore, a second motor 27 is fixedly mounted on the mounting cover 26, and a connecting plate 21 that is powered by the second motor 27 is provided inside the mounting cover 26. A plurality of stirring rods 24 are fixedly mounted on the lower side of the connecting plate 21, and the stirring rods 24 are provided with brush bristles 23 for brushing the barley.

[0029] Furthermore, the length of the row structure composed of the stirring rods 24 is similar to the inner diameter of the tank body 7.

[0030] Furthermore, the water purification mechanism 902 includes a through hole 18 penetrating the base 1, a collection tank 16 is provided on the lower side of the through hole 18, several replaceable filter layers 17 are provided on the upper side of the collection tank 16, and a water pump 19 is provided inside the collection tank 16.

[0031] Furthermore, a connecting part 13 is fixedly connected to the lifting frame 10, and a pipe 12 is fixedly provided on the connecting part 13. The pipe 12 is connected to a flexible water pipe joint 14, and the pipe 12 is connected to the outlet pipe 20 of the water pump 19.

[0032] Furthermore, a filter screen 6 is provided at the bottom of the tank body 7, an outlet 4 is provided on the lower side of the filter screen 6, and an inlet 5 fixed to the tank body 7 is provided on the upper side of the filter screen 6.

[0033] Furthermore, a limiting part 8 for positioning the tank 7 is fixed on the rotating plate 3.

[0034] Specifically, during use, the tank 7 is placed between the limiting parts 8 on the rotating plate 3, with the tank 7 abutting against the arc-shaped part of the limiting part 8, and then raw materials are added into the tank 7.

[0035] At this time, the first motor 2 is started, and the rotating plate 3 rotates at a certain angle and rotates the tank 7 to the side directly below the mounting cover 26;

[0036] At this time, the electric telescopic rod 11 is activated and drives the lifting frame 10 to move down, which in turn moves the installation cover 26 down until the sealing gasket 22 is squeezed between the tank body 7 and the installation cover 26.

[0037] Then manually connect the water pipe connector 14 to the water inlet 5 and pour water into the tank 7;

[0038] Then the second motor 27 is started, which causes the stirring rod 24 to rotate and the barley to be brushed by the bristles 23;

[0039] After scrubbing, water is released through outlet 4, and the process of refilling and scrubbing is repeated several times to complete the entire scrubbing process.

[0040] Then the lifting frame 10 moves upward and the water pipe connector 14 is removed. At this time, the first motor 2 drives the rotating plate 3 to rotate again, and the new tank 7 is moved to the lower side of the mounting cover 26.

[0041] During the washing process, the installation of tanks 7 at other positions on the rotating plate 3 can be achieved;

[0042] After washing, remove and place container 7 out for a period of time to allow it to germinate.

[0043] Throughout the entire process, the washing mechanism 901 is basically in working condition. Through the two washing mechanisms 901, a large number of tanks 7 can be washed, improving the utilization rate of the washing mechanism 901 and reducing the overall equipment cost.

[0044] The water discharged from outlet 4 enters the collection tank 16 through the filtration effect of filter layer 7, and is then supplied to pipe 12 through water pump 19 and outlet pipe 20 to supply water to pipe joint 14.

[0045] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the technical solutions of this utility model have been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A malting device for steeping barley for single malt whisky production, characterised in that: The base (1) includes two first motors (2) on the upper surface of the base (1). The upper output end of the first motors (2) is connected to a rotating plate (3). A connecting column (15) is rotatably mounted on the rotating plate (3). A mounting bracket (9) is rotatably connected on the connecting column (15). Several tanks (7) are also mounted on the rotating plate (3). A scrubbing mechanism (901) for stirring and scrubbing is mounted on the mounting bracket (9). A water purification mechanism (902) for water resource recycling is mounted on the lower side of the base (1).

2. A barley steeping apparatus for use in the production of single malt whisky according to claim 1 characterised in that: The brushing mechanism (901) includes an electric telescopic rod (11) fixed on the mounting bracket (9). A lifting frame (10) is fixed at the lower movable end of the electric telescopic rod (11). Two mounting covers (26) are fixed at the lower side of the lifting frame (10). A sealing gasket layer (22) is provided on the lower surface of the mounting cover (26). A flared connecting edge (25) fixed to the mounting cover (26) is provided on the outside of the sealing gasket layer (22).

3. The barley soaking apparatus for single malt whisky brewing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting cover (26) is fixedly provided with a second motor (27). The inside of the mounting cover (26) is provided with a connecting plate (21) that is powered by the second motor (27). Several stirring rods (24) are fixedly provided on the lower side of the connecting plate (21). The stirring rods (24) are provided with brush bristles (23) for brushing barley.

4. The barley soaking apparatus for single malt whisky brewing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water purification mechanism (902) includes a through hole (18) penetrating the base (1), a collection tank (16) is provided on the lower side of the through hole (18), a number of replaceable filter layers (17) are provided on the upper side of the collection tank (16), and a water pump (19) is provided inside the collection tank (16).

5. The barley soaking apparatus for single malt whisky brewing according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting part (13) is fixedly connected to the lifting frame (10), and a pipe (12) is fixedly provided on the connecting part (13). The pipe (12) is connected to a flexible water pipe joint (14), and the pipe (12) is connected to the outlet pipe (20) of the water pump (19).

6. The barley soaking apparatus for single malt whisky brewing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the tank (7) is provided with a filter screen (6), the lower side of the filter screen (6) is provided with a water outlet (4), and the upper side of the filter screen (6) is provided with a water inlet (5) fixed to the tank (7).

7. A barley soaking apparatus for single malt whisky brewing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating plate (3) is fixed with a limiting part (8) for positioning the tank (7).

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