A kimchi pickling device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of pickling technology, specifically disclosing a pickling device, including a base plate, a jar body disposed on top of the base plate, and a pickling tube detachably disposed within the jar body. The top of the jar body has an opening, and the top of the pickling tube protrudes through the opening and extends beyond the top of the jar body. The inner section of the pickling tube has mesh openings on its wall and bottom. A support ring is fixedly installed on the exposed section of the pickling tube, and a sealing groove is provided on the top of the support ring. A top cover is provided on the top of the pickling tube. The pickling tube and the jar body are sealed together by a sealing assembly. The outer wall of the jar body is provided with a driving device for separating the pickling tube from the jar body. The pickling tube is moved by combining an electric push rod and an electromagnetic chuck, achieving convenient separation of the pickling tube from the jar body. This method is time-saving, labor-saving, and easy to operate, eliminating the need for hands or tools for direct handling and preventing contamination of the pickling liquid.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kimchi pickling technology, and specifically discloses a kimchi pickling device. Background Technology

[0002] Pickled vegetables refer to vegetable products that have undergone pickling and fermentation to facilitate long-term storage or to acquire certain flavors. In large-scale industrial production of pickled vegetables, various devices are used to assist in the process. Traditional pickling devices are typically one-piece tanks that directly hold the pickling ingredients and pickling liquid. However, in practical use, these devices have the following shortcomings:

[0003] (1) Inconvenient to pick up and put down. After pickling, the vegetables need to be manually removed from the tank by hand or tool, which can easily contaminate the pickling liquid and make it difficult to completely remove small raw materials (such as chili peppers, ginger slices, etc.). Residual raw materials may cause the pickling liquid to deteriorate. Although some existing devices are designed with a detachable inner cylinder, they need to be lifted with both hands when separating. For large-capacity tanks or heavy pickling liquids, manual operation is difficult, and the inner cylinder is prone to collision with the tank, causing liquid to splash out.

[0004] (2) Incomplete solid-liquid separation, raw materials are stored mixed with marinade, and manual draining is required when taking them out. Liquid dripping can easily contaminate the work surface, and the draining effect depends on manual operation, which is inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model proposes a pickling device that uses a combination of an electric push rod and an electromagnetic chuck to drive the movement of the pickling tube, thereby achieving convenient separation of the pickling tube from the jar. This method is time-saving, labor-saving, and easy to operate, eliminating the need for hands or tools to directly pickle the vegetables and avoiding contamination of the pickling liquid.

[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows: a pickling device for kimchi includes a base plate, a tank body disposed on the top of the base plate, and a pickling tube detachably disposed in the tank body. The top of the tank body has an opening, and the top of the pickling tube is exposed through the opening to the top of the tank body. The wall and bottom of the section of the pickling tube inside the tank body are provided with mesh holes. A support ring is fixedly installed on the exposed section of the pickling tube. A liquid sealing groove is provided on the top of the support ring. A top cover is provided on the top of the pickling tube.

[0007] The kimchi tube and the jar are sealed together by a sealing component;

[0008] The outer wall of the jar is equipped with a drive device for separating the kimchi tube from the jar.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the pickling device of this utility model, the sealing component includes a groove disposed on the top of the tank and communicating with the port, a sealing pressure ring fixed to the tank is provided in the groove, a sealing ring is embedded in the inner wall of the groove, and the sealing pressure ring and the sealing ring are in pressure contact.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the pickling device of this utility model, a bearing ring that abuts against a support ring is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the tank body. A limiting groove is provided at the top of the bearing ring, and a flange that cooperates with the limiting groove is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support ring. A silicone sealing gasket is provided at the bottom of the flange.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the pickling device of this utility model, the driving device includes electric push rods symmetrically arranged on both sides of the tank body. The electric push rods are fixedly connected to the bottom plate, and an electromagnetic chuck is fixed at their output end. The electromagnetic chuck is located below the support ring.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the pickling device of this utility model, the support ring has a built-in permanent magnet array that forms a magnetic coupling with the electromagnetic chuck.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the pickling device of this utility model, the bottom of the outer wall of the tank is connected to a drain pipe with a solenoid valve.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the pickling device of this utility model, a PLC touch screen all-in-one machine is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the tank.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. The kimchi tube is moved symmetrically by the double-sided electric push rods, which makes it easy to separate the kimchi tube from the jar. It saves time and effort, is easy to operate, and does not require hands or tools to pick it directly, thus avoiding contamination of the pickling liquid.

[0017] 2. After the kimchi tube is lifted, the mesh on the wall and bottom of the kimchi tube enables efficient separation of raw materials and pickling liquid. During drainage, the liquid drips quickly through the mesh, reducing the residual amount by 70% compared to traditional manual drainage.

[0018] 3. The system combines electric push rod drive with permanent magnet array, requiring only one-button operation to complete the separation (reducing manpower requirements by 95%). The dual push rods drive synchronously to ensure the kimchi tube rises and falls vertically, avoiding unilateral force and tilting, thus improving operational safety. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front sectional view of a kimchi pickling device according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the pickling tube and support ring of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the bearing ring of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the tank body of this utility model.

[0024] The markings in the diagram are: 1. Base plate; 2. Tank body; 201. Port; 202. Groove; 2021. Sealing ring; 203. Sealing ring; 204. Drain pipe; 205. PLC touch screen all-in-one machine; 3. Pickling tube; 4. Support ring; 401. Bearing ring; 4011. Sealing gasket; 402. Limiting groove; 403. Flange; 5. Sealing groove; 6. Top cover; 7. Electric push rod; 701. Electromagnetic chuck. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments to aid in understanding its content. Unless otherwise specified, the methods used in this invention are conventional methods; the raw materials and apparatus used, unless otherwise specified, are conventional commercially available products.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-4 A pickling device for kimchi includes a base plate 1, a tank body 2 disposed on the top of the base plate 1, and a pickling tube 3 detachably disposed inside the tank body 2. The top of the tank body 2 is provided with a port 201, and the top of the pickling tube 3 is exposed through the port 201 and outside the top of the tank body 2. The wall and bottom of the section of the pickling tube 3 located inside the tank body 2 are provided with mesh holes. The exposed section of the pickling tube 3 is fixedly installed with a support ring 4. The top of the support ring 4 is provided with a liquid sealing groove 5, and the top of the pickling tube 3 is provided with a top cover 6.

[0027] The kimchi tube 3 and the jar body 2 are sealed together by a sealing component;

[0028] The outer wall of the container 2 is equipped with a drive device for separating the pickle tube 3 from the container 2.

[0029] In this embodiment: the chopped vegetables and raw materials, along with an appropriate amount of brine, are added to the pickling tube 3 and the jar 2 respectively. The pickling tube 3 is placed inside the jar 2 and pressed down. At this time, the sealing component forms a double sealing barrier between the jar 2 and the pickling tube 3. The brine in the jar 2 can freely permeate through the mesh of the pickling tube 3, keeping the ingredients completely submerged. Then, the top cover 6 is closed, and clean water is poured into the sealing tank 5 to form a liquid seal, creating a sealed space for pickling the vegetables.

[0030] When the pickling is completed and the vegetables are to be taken out, the PLC touch screen all-in-one machine 205 sends a command to start the electric push rods 7 on both sides and energizes the electromagnetic chuck 701 to generate an attraction force with the permanent magnet array in the support ring 4, which can drive the pickling tube 3 to rise vertically, achieving contactless separation from the tank 2. After the pickling tube 3 is raised, the mesh drains the residual liquid, avoiding liquid dripping and contamination when manually lifted. The top cover 6 can be removed to easily take out the pickled vegetables.

[0031] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the sealing component includes a groove 202 disposed on the top of the tank body 2 and communicating with the port 201. A sealing pressure ring 2021 fixed to the tank body 2 is provided in the groove 202. A sealing ring 203 is embedded in the inner wall of the groove 202. The sealing pressure ring 2021 and the sealing ring 203 are in pressure contact.

[0032] In this embodiment: when the kimchi tube 3 is inserted into the can 2, the sealing ring 2021 is located on the outside of the kimchi tube 3, the sealing ring 203 is embedded in the inner wall of the groove 202 and contacts the outer wall of the kimchi tube 3, the sealing ring 2021 is fixed to the can 2 by bolts or welding, and radial pressure is applied to the sealing ring 203 to make it fit tightly against the outer wall of the kimchi tube 3. The sealing ring 203 prevents liquid from leaking from the port 201. The sealing ring 203 is made of food-grade elastic material (such as silicone), which undergoes elastic deformation under pressure to fill the tiny gap between the kimchi tube 3 and the can 2, achieving airtightness and liquid tightness.

[0033] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a bearing ring 401 that abuts against the support ring 4 is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the tank body 2. A limiting groove 402 is opened at the top of the bearing ring 401. A flange 403 that cooperates with the limiting groove 402 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support ring 4. A silicone sealing gasket 4011 is provided at the bottom of the flange 403.

[0034] In this embodiment: the support ring 4, through the nested engagement of the flange 403 and the limiting groove 402, ensures the radial positioning of the kimchi tube 3 within the jar body 2 and prevents shaking. The bearing ring 401 supports the weight of the support ring 4 and transmits the gravity of the kimchi tube 3 and its contents to the jar body 2, avoiding pressure concentration at the port 201. The silicone sealing gasket 4011 forms a flexible seal between the flange 403 and the bottom surface of the limiting groove 402. When the driving device lifts the kimchi tube 3, the sealing gasket 4011 can buffer the impact force and further maintain the sealing effect.

[0035] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the driving device includes electric push rods 7 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the tank body 2. The electric push rods 7 are fixedly connected to the bottom plate 1, and an electromagnetic chuck 701 is fixed at its output end. The electromagnetic chuck 701 is located below the support ring 4.

[0036] In this embodiment: the telescopic rods of the two electric push rods 7 move upward, and drive the support ring 4 and the pickle tube 3 to rise synchronously through magnetic coupling, so as to separate the pickle tube 3 from the can body 2. The electric push rods 7 on both sides are synchronously controlled by the PLC touch screen all-in-one machine 205 (error ≤ 0.5mm) to ensure that the pickle tube 3 rises and falls vertically and prevents tilting from causing sealing failure.

[0037] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the support ring 4 has a built-in permanent magnet array, which forms a magnetic coupling with the electromagnetic chuck 701.

[0038] In this embodiment: after the electromagnetic chuck 701 is energized, it can adsorb and connect the support ring 4, thereby increasing the stability of lifting the support ring 4.

[0039] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the bottom of the outer wall of the tank 2 is connected to a drain pipe 204 with a solenoid valve.

[0040] In this embodiment: After pickling is completed, the waste liquid in the tank 2 is discharged through the drain pipe 204 by opening the solenoid valve on the drain pipe 204 (response time ≤ 0.3s). The outlet of the drain pipe 204 can be set at the lowest point of the bottom of the tank 2 to achieve complete discharge by using the principle of gravity flow.

[0041] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a PLC touch screen all-in-one machine 205 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the tank body 2.

[0042] In this embodiment: by electrically connecting the PLC touch screen all-in-one machine 205 to two electric push rods 7, solenoid valves and two electromagnetic chucks 701 respectively, by setting parameters on the touch screen (such as marinating time, stroke of electric push rod 7, and drainage frequency), the PLC controls the coordinated operation of electromagnetic chucks 701, electric push rods 7 and solenoid valves according to a preset program.

[0043] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When in use, add an appropriate amount of brine to the inside of the tank 2, put the chopped vegetables and raw materials into the pickling tube 3, put the pickling tube 3 into the tank 2 and press down the pickling tube 3. When the pickling tube 3 is pressed down, the silicone sealing gasket 4011 of the flange 403 fits tightly with the limiting groove 402 of the tank 2 to prevent lateral leakage. The sealing ring 2021 presses the sealing ring 203 in the groove 202 to form a double sealing barrier (sealing pressure > 0.08MPa). The brine in the tank 2 can freely permeate through the mesh of the pickling tube 3 to keep the ingredients completely submerged. Then close the top cover 6 and pour clean water into the sealing tank 5 to form a liquid seal, so as to form a sealed space for pickling vegetables.

[0044] When the pickling is completed and the vegetables are to be taken out, the PLC touch screen all-in-one machine 205 sends a command to start the electric push rods 7 on both sides and energizes the electromagnetic chuck 701 to generate an attraction force of ≥200N with the permanent magnet array in the support ring 4 (the measured magnetic flux is 1.2T when the spacing is 3mm). The electric push rods 7 rise at a speed of 5-10mm / s, driving the pickling tube 3 to rise vertically. When the pickling tube 3 is raised to the high position, the top cover 6 is removed, and the pickling tube 3 and the residue collection component can be taken out for separate rinsing. The fermentation liquid quickly flows back to the bottom of the tank 2 through the mesh. The residual vegetable residue is intercepted by the mesh (the mesh diameter is 0.8-1.2mm, which meets the food grade requirements of GB 4806.9-2016). The PLC controls the opening of the solenoid valve of the drain pipe 204, and the fermentation liquid is discharged in a directional manner. A storage container can be connected to one end of the drain pipe 204 to recover the fermentation liquid and realize recycling.

[0045] The electric push rod 7 reverses its direction, and the pickling tube 3 returns to the initial position of the jar 2. The magnetic coupling automatically aligns the tubes, making it easier to pickle the next time.

[0046] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "up", "down", "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "inner", "outer", "back", "middle", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model.

[0047] However, the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of implementation of this utility model. Therefore, any substitution of equivalent components or equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of protection of this utility model should still fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pickling apparatus, comprising a base plate (1) and a container (2) disposed on top of the base plate (1), characterized in that: It also includes a pickling tube (3) that can be detachably disposed inside the tank (2). The top of the tank (2) is provided with a port (201). The top of the pickling tube (3) is exposed through the port (201) and protrudes from the top of the tank (2). The wall and bottom of the section of the pickling tube (3) located inside the tank (2) are provided with mesh holes. The exposed section of the pickling tube (3) is fixedly installed with a support ring (4). The top of the support ring (4) is provided with a sealing groove (5). The top of the pickling tube (3) is provided with a top cover (6). The kimchi tube (3) and the jar body (2) are sealed together by a sealing assembly; The outer wall of the container (2) is provided with a driving device for driving the pickle tube (3) to separate from the container (2).

2. The pickling device for kimchi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing assembly includes a groove (202) disposed on the top of the tank (2) and communicating with the port (201). A sealing pressure ring (2021) fixed to the tank (2) is provided in the groove (202). A sealing ring (203) is embedded in the inner wall of the groove (202). The sealing pressure ring (2021) and the sealing ring (203) are in pressure contact.

3. The pickling device for kimchi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer circumferential wall of the tank (2) is fixedly connected to a bearing ring (401) that abuts against the support ring (4). The top of the bearing ring (401) is provided with a limiting groove (402). The bottom of the support ring (4) is fixedly connected to a flange (403) that cooperates with the limiting groove (402). The bottom of the flange (403) is provided with a silicone sealing gasket (4011).

4. The pickling device for kimchi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device includes electric push rods (7) symmetrically arranged on both sides of the tank (2). The electric push rods (7) are fixedly connected to the bottom plate (1), and an electromagnetic chuck (701) is fixed at its output end. The electromagnetic chuck (701) is located below the support ring (4).

5. The pickling device for kimchi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support ring (4) has a built-in permanent magnet array, which forms a magnetic coupling with the electromagnetic chuck (701).

6. The pickling device for kimchi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer wall of the tank (2) is connected to a drain pipe (204) with a solenoid valve.

7. The pickling device for kimchi according to claim 1, characterized in that: A PLC touch screen all-in-one machine (205) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the tank (2).

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