A sterilization device for beverage additives

Abstract

This utility model discloses a sterilization device for beverage additives, relating to the field of food processing technology. It includes a sterilization chamber with a feed inlet on its side. Several ultraviolet disinfection lamps are fixedly connected to the top of the sterilization chamber. A sieving assembly is rotatably connected inside the sterilization chamber, cooperating with a scraping assembly. The scraping assembly is drivenly connected to a stirring assembly, which is rotatably connected inside the sterilization chamber. A heating block is located below the sieving assembly and fixedly connected inside the sterilization chamber. A discharge port is located at the bottom of the sterilization chamber. This utility model provides thorough sterilization through a dual sterilization method of ultraviolet lamps and heat treatment, ensuring complete sterilization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing technology, specifically a sterilization device for beverage additives. Background Technology

[0002] Food additives are artificial or natural substances added to food to improve its color, aroma, and flavor, as well as for preservation and processing needs. Food additives include acidity regulators, anti-caking agents, defoamers, antioxidants, bleaching agents, leavening agents, colorants, color-protecting agents, enzymes, flavor enhancers, nutritional fortifiers, preservatives, sweeteners, thickeners, and flavorings. Food additives are diverse, and their production methods vary, but sterilization is essential during production to ensure product safety and hygiene. Common food sterilization methods include ultraviolet sterilization, heat sterilization, ozone sterilization, and pasteurization.

[0003] Traditional additive sterilization equipment suffers from uneven ultraviolet irradiation, resulting in unstable sterilization effects and a tendency for materials to clump, further impacting sterilization efficiency. Therefore, those skilled in the art have proposed a sterilization device for beverage additives to address the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sterilization device for beverage additives to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A sterilization device for beverage additives includes a sterilization chamber with a feed inlet on the side and several ultraviolet disinfection lamps fixedly connected to the top of the sterilization chamber. A sieving component is rotatably connected inside the sterilization chamber, and the sieving component cooperates with a scraping component. The scraping component is drivenly connected to a stirring component, which is rotatably connected inside the sterilization chamber. A heating block is provided below the sieving component and fixedly connected inside the sterilization chamber. A discharge port is provided at the bottom of the sterilization chamber.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a shock-absorbing telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sterilization box, and a shock-absorbing spring is sleeved on the outside of the shock-absorbing telescopic rod. The upper part of the shock-absorbing spring abuts against the sterilization box, and the lower part of the shock-absorbing spring abuts against the shock-absorbing telescopic rod.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the sieving assembly includes a drive motor fixedly connected above the sterilization chamber, the drive motor is connected to a drive gear via a drive shaft, the drive gear meshes with a driven gear ring, a connecting frame is fixedly connected below the driven gear ring, the connecting frame is slidably connected to the sterilization chamber, and a screen is fixedly connected below the connecting frame.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the scraping assembly includes a rotating gear meshing with the drive gear, a rotating shaft fixedly connected to the rotating gear, the rotating shaft being rotatably connected to the sterilization box, the rotating shaft being rotatably connected to the screen, and a scraping plate fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. Thorough sterilization: the dual sterilization method of ultraviolet lamp and heat treatment ensures thorough sterilization; 2. Uniform processing: the combination of sieving and scraping components avoids clumping and ensures uniform sterilization of the added materials; 3. High efficiency and energy saving: the transmission method allows for synchronous processing and avoids additional energy consumption; 4. Easy maintenance: the combination of shock-absorbing telescopic rods and internal components increases the service life of the device and reduces the number of maintenance operations. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a sterilization device for a beverage additive;

[0012] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the stirring component structure of a sterilization device for a beverage additive;

[0013] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the sieving and scraping components of a sterilization device for a beverage additive;

[0014] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the sieving and dispersing component of a sterilization device for a beverage additive.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Sterilization chamber; 2. Feed inlet; 3. Ultraviolet disinfection lamp; 4. Sieving assembly; 5. Scraping assembly; 6. Tumbling assembly; 7. Heating block; 8. Discharge port; 9. Shock-absorbing telescopic rod; 10. Shock-absorbing spring; 11. Drive motor; 12. Drive gear; 13. Driven gear ring; 14. Connecting frame; 15. Screen; 16. Reversing gear; 17. Rotating shaft; 18. Scraping plate; 19. Rotating sleeve; 20. Stirring rod; 21. Tumbling paddle; 22. Reversing bevel gear; 23. Transmission bevel gear. Detailed Implementation

[0016] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0019] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-4 The system includes a sterilization chamber 1, a feed inlet 2 on the side of the sterilization chamber 1, several ultraviolet disinfection lamps 3 fixedly connected to the top of the sterilization chamber 1, a sieving and dispersing assembly 4 rotatably connected inside the sterilization chamber 1, the sieving and dispersing assembly 4 cooperating with a scraping assembly 5, the scraping assembly 5 being drivenly connected to a stirring assembly 6, the stirring assembly 6 being rotatably connected inside the sterilization chamber 1, a heating block 7 being provided below the sieving and dispersing assembly 4, the heating block 7 being fixedly connected inside the sterilization chamber 1, and a discharge port 8 being provided below the sterilization chamber 1.

[0021] A shock-absorbing telescopic rod 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sterilization box 1. A shock-absorbing spring 10 is sleeved on the outside of the shock-absorbing telescopic rod 9. The upper part of the shock-absorbing spring 10 abuts against the sterilization box 1, and the lower part of the shock-absorbing spring 10 abuts against the shock-absorbing telescopic rod 9.

[0022] The sieving assembly 4 includes a drive motor 11 fixedly connected above the sterilization chamber 1. The drive motor 11 is connected to a drive gear 12 via a drive shaft. The drive gear 12 meshes with a driven gear ring 13. A connecting frame 14 is fixedly connected below the driven gear ring 13. The connecting frame 14 is slidably connected to the sterilization chamber 1. A screen mesh 15 is fixedly connected below the connecting frame 14.

[0023] The drive motor 11 starts, driving the drive gear 12 to rotate. The drive gear 12 meshes with the driven gear ring 13, causing the connecting frame 14 to slide inside the sterilization chamber 1. The screen 15 rotates accordingly, sieving and dispersing the additives entering the sterilization chamber 1, so that the additive particles are evenly distributed, which facilitates subsequent sterilization treatment.

[0024] Example 2: Please refer to Figures 1-4 The system includes a sterilization chamber 1, a feed inlet 2 on the side of the sterilization chamber 1, several ultraviolet disinfection lamps 3 fixedly connected to the top of the sterilization chamber 1, a sieving and dispersing assembly 4 rotatably connected inside the sterilization chamber 1, the sieving and dispersing assembly 4 cooperating with a scraping assembly 5, the scraping assembly 5 being drivenly connected to a stirring assembly 6, the stirring assembly 6 being rotatably connected inside the sterilization chamber 1, a heating block 7 being provided below the sieving and dispersing assembly 4, the heating block 7 being fixedly connected inside the sterilization chamber 1, and a discharge port 8 being provided below the sterilization chamber 1.

[0025] A shock-absorbing telescopic rod 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sterilization box 1. A shock-absorbing spring 10 is sleeved on the outside of the shock-absorbing telescopic rod 9. The upper part of the shock-absorbing spring 10 abuts against the sterilization box 1, and the lower part of the shock-absorbing spring 10 abuts against the shock-absorbing telescopic rod 9.

[0026] The sieving assembly 4 includes a drive motor 11 fixedly connected above the sterilization chamber 1. The drive motor 11 is connected to a drive gear 12 via a drive shaft. The drive gear 12 meshes with a driven gear ring 13. A connecting frame 14 is fixedly connected below the driven gear ring 13. The connecting frame 14 is slidably connected to the sterilization chamber 1. A screen mesh 15 is fixedly connected below the connecting frame 14.

[0027] The drive motor 11 starts, driving the drive gear 12 to rotate. The drive gear 12 meshes with the driven gear ring 13, causing the connecting frame 14 to slide inside the sterilization chamber 1. The screen 15 rotates accordingly, sieving and dispersing the additives entering the sterilization chamber 1, so that the additive particles are evenly distributed, which facilitates subsequent sterilization treatment.

[0028] The scraping assembly 5 includes a rotating gear 16 that meshes with the drive gear 12. A rotating shaft 17 is fixedly connected to the rotating gear 16. The rotating shaft 17 is rotatably connected to the sterilization box 1 and to the screen 15. A scraping plate 18 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 17.

[0029] The rotation of the drive gear 12, through meshing with the reversing gear 16, drives the rotating shaft 17 to rotate. The scraper 18 on the rotating shaft 17 rotates accordingly, further spreading the additives on the screen 15 to prevent the additives from accumulating and clumping on the screen 15, thus ensuring the screening effect.

[0030] The stirring assembly 6 includes a rotating sleeve 19 fixedly connected below the screen 15. The rotating sleeve 19 is sleeved outside the rotating shaft 17 and is rotatably connected to the sterilization box 1. A stirring rod 20 is rotatably connected to the rotating sleeve 19. A stirring paddle 21 is fixedly connected to the stirring rod 20. A reversing bevel gear 22 is fixedly connected to the stirring rod 20. The reversing bevel gear 22 meshes with a transmission bevel gear 23. The transmission bevel gear 23 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 17.

[0031] The rotation of the rotating shaft 17 drives the stirring rod 20 to rotate through the meshing of the transmission bevel gear 23 and the reversing bevel gear 22. The stirring paddle 21 on the stirring rod 20 rotates accordingly, stirring the sieved additives and making the additives evenly distributed in the sterilization chamber 1, thereby improving the sterilization effect.

[0032] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0033] First, the drive motor 11 starts, driving the drive gear 12 to rotate. The drive gear 12 meshes with the driven gear ring 13, causing the connecting frame 14 to slide within the sterilization chamber 1. The screen 15 rotates accordingly, sieving and dispersing the additives entering the sterilization chamber 1, ensuring uniform distribution of additive particles for subsequent sterilization. The rotation of the drive gear 12, through meshing with the reversing gear 16, drives the rotating shaft 17 to rotate. The scraper 18 on the rotating shaft 17 rotates accordingly, further spreading the additives off the screen 15, preventing accumulation and clumping, and ensuring effective sieving. The rotation of the rotating shaft 17, through meshing with the transmission bevel gear 23 and the reversing bevel gear 22, drives the stirring rod 20 to rotate. The agitator 21 on the stirring rod 20 rotates accordingly, agitating the sieved additives, ensuring uniform distribution of additives within the sterilization chamber 1, and improving the sterilization effect.

[0034] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0035] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A sterilization device for beverage additives, comprising a sterilization tank (1), characterized in that, The sterilization chamber (1) has a feed inlet (2) on its side. Several ultraviolet disinfection lamps (3) are fixedly connected to the top of the sterilization chamber (1). A sieving assembly (4) is rotatably connected inside the sterilization chamber (1). The sieving assembly (4) cooperates with the scraping assembly (5). The scraping assembly (5) is connected to the stirring assembly (6) in a transmission connection. The stirring assembly (6) is rotatably connected inside the sterilization chamber (1). A heating block (7) is provided below the sieving assembly (4). The heating block (7) is fixedly connected inside the sterilization chamber (1). A discharge port (8) is provided below the sterilization chamber (1).

2. The sterilization device for beverage additives according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sterilization box (1) is fixedly connected to a shock-absorbing telescopic rod (9) at the bottom. A shock-absorbing spring (10) is sleeved on the outside of the shock-absorbing telescopic rod (9). The upper part of the shock-absorbing spring (10) abuts against the sterilization box (1), and the lower part of the shock-absorbing spring (10) abuts against the shock-absorbing telescopic rod (9).

3. The sterilization device for beverage additives according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sieving assembly (4) includes a drive motor (11) fixedly connected above the sterilization chamber (1). The drive motor (11) is connected to a drive gear (12) via a drive shaft. The drive gear (12) meshes with a driven gear ring (13). A connecting frame (14) is fixedly connected below the driven gear ring (13). The connecting frame (14) is slidably connected to the sterilization chamber (1). A screen mesh (15) is fixedly connected below the connecting frame (14).

4. The sterilization device for beverage additives according to claim 3, characterized in that, The scraping assembly (5) includes a rotating gear (16) that meshes with the drive gear (12). A rotating shaft (17) is fixedly connected to the rotating gear (16). The rotating shaft (17) is rotatably connected to the sterilization box (1). The rotating shaft (17) is rotatably connected to the screen (15). A scraping plate (18) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (17).

5. The sterilization device for beverage additives according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring assembly (6) includes a rotating sleeve (19) fixedly connected below the screen (15). The rotating sleeve (19) is sleeved outside the rotating shaft (17). The rotating sleeve (19) is rotatably connected to the sterilization box (1). A stirring rod (20) is rotatably connected to the rotating sleeve (19). A stirring paddle (21) is fixedly connected to the stirring rod (20). A reversing bevel gear (22) is fixedly connected to the stirring rod (20). The reversing bevel gear (22) meshes with a transmission bevel gear (23). The transmission bevel gear (23) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (17).

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