Auxiliary equipment for winemaking
By designing a gear-driven volute mixing device, the problems of low efficiency and uneven mixing caused by manual mixing were solved, achieving efficient, safe, and hygienic mixing of yeast and grains, thereby improving the quality and yield of the liquor.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEFEI SANHE SIZI TONGLE WINE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
In the current winemaking process, manually stirring the yeast and grains is inefficient, labor-intensive, and results in uneven mixing, which affects the quality and yield of the wine.
Design an auxiliary device that includes components such as a gear volute, a rotating shaft, bevel gears, and a stirring rod. The device uses a drive motor to drive the rotating shaft and stirring rod for efficient mixing, avoiding dead zones in the mixing process. It is also equipped with a baffle and an anti-stick coating to prevent material splashing and sticking.
This process achieves efficient and uniform mixing of yeast and grains, improves fermentation conditions, increases the quality and yield of the liquor, and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of winemaking technology, specifically to an auxiliary device for winemaking. Background Technology
[0002] In the brewing process, thorough mixing of the yeast starter and grains is a crucial step. When the yeast starter is in even contact with the grains, the microorganisms can ferment more efficiently, breaking down starch and other substances in the grains into sugars, alcohol, and flavor compounds. The mixing process not only promotes full contact between the microorganisms and the grains but also provides a suitable oxygen environment for microbial growth, optimizing fermentation conditions and thus having a decisive impact on the quality and yield of the brewed liquor.
[0003] Currently, in many brewing settings, manual stirring of yeast and grains using simple tools such as rakes is still commonly employed. This traditional method has significant drawbacks. On the one hand, manual stirring is extremely inefficient and cannot meet the demands of large-scale brewing production. On the other hand, the prolonged, repetitive, and high-intensity labor greatly increases the workload of operators, and manual stirring makes it difficult to ensure the uniformity of material mixing, which may lead to unstable fermentation processes and affect the quality and yield of the final product. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a more efficient and convenient auxiliary equipment for brewing. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides an auxiliary device for brewing, which has the advantages of conveniently mixing yeast and grains, and convenient and labor-saving operation, thus solving the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an auxiliary device for brewing, comprising a gear volute, a rotating shaft rotatably connected inside the gear volute, a bevel gear one fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft, a bevel gear two meshing with the bevel gear one, a rotating rod one fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft, and a rotating rod two bolted to the other end of the rotating shaft, a stirring rod fixedly connected to the outer surface of both rotating rod one and rotating rod two, a transmission rod fixedly connected to the end face of the bevel gear two via a shaft, a handle fixedly connected to the outer surface of the gear volute, a mounting plate fixedly connected to one end of the handle, a drive motor bolted to the outer surface of the mounting plate, a sleeve bolted to the outer surface of the handle, a baffle fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sleeve, and rolling wheels rotatably connected to one end of rotating rod one and rotating rod two.
[0008] Preferably, the output end of the drive motor is connected to a transmission rod, and the inside of the gear volute is rotatably connected with bevel gear one and bevel gear two.
[0009] Preferably, an end cover is bolted to the end face of the gear volute, and the inside of the end cover is rotatably connected to a shaft via a bearing.
[0010] Preferably, the outer surfaces of the first and second rotating rods are fixedly connected with a plurality of equally spaced stirring rods around their axial direction, and the two adjacent stirring rods form a 90-degree angle.
[0011] Preferably, a sleeve is fixedly connected to the center of the outer surface of the shield, and an anti-stick coating is applied to the inner wall of the shield.
[0012] Preferably, a motor controller is bolted to the outer surface of the handle bar, a mounting bracket is bolted to the outer surface of the mounting plate, and an insulating rubber sleeve is wrapped around the outer surface of the handle bar.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an auxiliary device for winemaking, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. This utility model uses a drive motor to drive the transmission rod, bevel gear, and rotating shaft, causing the rotating rod and stirring rod to rotate, thus performing all-round and efficient stirring of the yeast and grains. The adjacent stirring rods are at a 90-degree angle to avoid dead corners in the stirring and ensure full contact, providing good conditions for fermentation. At the same time, the rolling wheel allows the equipment to move smoothly on the surface of the container, facilitating stirring at different positions, improving the uniformity of stirring, and enhancing the quality and yield of the wine.
[0015] 2. This utility model prevents material splashing by setting up a baffle, and the inner wall anti-stick coating prevents material from sticking together, preventing residue from affecting the stirring effect and equipment cleanliness, and ensuring the hygiene of winemaking; the insulating rubber sleeve on the handle prevents electric shock to the operator, the motor controller facilitates precise control of the stirring process, and the placement rack on the mounting plate makes it easy to place the equipment stably after it is laid down, making it convenient to use and making the operation of the equipment safer and more reliable. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 The structure of this utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the diagram;
[0019] Figure 4 The structure of this utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of part B in the diagram.
[0020] The components are: 1. Gear volute; 2. Rotating shaft; 3. Bevel gear one; 4. Bevel gear two; 5. Rotating rod one; 6. Rotating rod two; 7. Stirring rod; 8. Transmission rod; 9. Handle rod; 10. Mounting plate; 11. Drive motor; 12. Sleeve; 13. Baffle; 14. Rolling wheel; 15. End cap; 16. Motor controller; 17. Placement rack. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] Please see Figures 1-4 An auxiliary device for brewing includes a gear housing 1, a rotating shaft 2 rotatably connected inside the gear housing 1, a bevel gear 3 fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft 2, a bevel gear 4 meshing with the bevel gear 3, a rotating rod 5 fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft 2, and a rotating rod 6 bolted to the other end of the rotating shaft 2, an agitator 7 fixedly connected to the outer surface of both the rotating rod 5 and the rotating rod 6, a transmission rod 8 fixedly connected to the end face of the bevel gear 4 via a shaft, a handle 9 fixedly connected to the outer surface of the gear housing 1, a mounting plate 10 fixedly connected to one end of the handle 9, a drive motor 11 bolted to the outer surface of the mounting plate 10, a sleeve 12 bolted to the outer surface of the handle 9, a baffle 13 fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sleeve 12, and a rolling wheel 14 rotatably connected to one end of the rotating rod 5 and the rotating rod 6.
[0023] Specifically, the output end of the drive motor 11 is connected to the transmission rod 8, and the inside of the gear volute 1 is rotatably connected with bevel gear 3 and bevel gear 4.
[0024] Specifically, an end cover 15 is bolted to the end face of the gear housing 1, and the inside of the end cover 15 is rotatably connected to the shaft 2 via a bearing.
[0025] Specifically, multiple agitator rods 7 are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of rotor rod 1 5 and rotor rod 2 6 around their axial direction, with two adjacent agitator rods 7 forming a 90-degree angle.
[0026] The advantages are that when the drive motor 11 is started, its output end can drive the transmission rod 8 to rotate, the transmission rod 8 drives the bevel gear 4 to rotate, the bevel gear 4 drives the bevel gear 3 to rotate, the bevel gear 3 drives the rotating shaft 2 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 2 drives the rotating rod 5 and the rotating rod 6 to rotate. In this way, multiple stirring rods 7 can rotate. The rolling wheel 14 makes the entire equipment move more smoothly on the surface of the container holding the yeast and grain, making it easier for the operator to push the equipment to different positions for stirring operations, thus enhancing the mobility of the equipment. The multiple rotating stirring rods 7 rotate at high speed under the drive of the rotating shaft 2, which can stir the yeast and grain in an all-round and efficient manner. The design of the adjacent stirring rods 7 at a 90-degree angle allows them to turn and mix the materials from different directions when rotating, avoiding the formation of dead corners in the stirring, ensuring that the yeast and grain are in full contact, improving the uniformity of stirring, providing good conditions for subsequent fermentation, and thus improving the quality and yield of the wine.
[0027] Specifically, a sleeve 12 is fixedly connected to the center of the outer surface of the cover 13, and an anti-stick coating is applied to the inner wall of the cover 13.
[0028] The advantages are that, during the mixing of grains and yeast, the baffle 13 can prevent yeast and grains from splashing out, and the anti-stick coating on the inner wall of the baffle 13 effectively prevents yeast and grains from sticking to the inner wall of the baffle 13 during the mixing process. In this way, material residue is avoided from affecting the subsequent mixing effect and equipment cleaning, and bacteria can be prevented from growing due to the accumulation of material adhesion, ensuring the hygiene of the winemaking process, helping to improve the quality of the wine, and also reducing the difficulty of cleaning the equipment.
[0029] Specifically, a motor controller 16 is bolted to the outer surface of the handle 9, a mounting bracket 17 is bolted to the outer surface of the mounting plate 10, and an insulating rubber sleeve is wrapped around the outer surface of the handle 9.
[0030] The advantages are that when stirring by hand, the speed, start and stop of the drive motor 11 can be adjusted at any time according to actual needs through the operation of the motor controller 16, so as to achieve precise control of the stirring process; the outer surface of the mounting plate 10 is connected to the placement rack 17 by bolts, which can stabilize the equipment after it is laid down and make it easy to access; the handle 9 is covered with an insulating sleeve, which mainly serves as a safety protection function. In the winemaking environment, there may be dampness, and the insulating sleeve can effectively prevent the operator from being shocked by electric shock due to leakage during the operation of the equipment, so as to ensure the personal safety of the operator and make the operation of the equipment safer and more reliable.
[0031] In use, first, place the equipment on the surface of the container holding the yeast and grain, and use the rolling wheels 14 at one end of the rotating rod 5 and rotating rod 6 to ensure that the equipment is placed stably. Then, the operator holds the handle rod 9 covered with an insulating rubber sleeve and starts the drive motor 11 through the motor controller 16. The output end of the drive motor 11 drives the transmission rod 8 to rotate, the transmission rod 8 drives the bevel gear 4 to rotate, the bevel gear 4 drives the bevel gear 3 to rotate, the bevel gear 3 drives the rotating shaft 2 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 2 drives the rotating rod 5 and rotating rod 6 to rotate, thereby causing multiple stirring rods 7 to rotate at high speed, so as to carry out all-round and efficient stirring of the yeast and grain. During the stirring process, the baffle 13 prevents the yeast and grain from splashing, and its inner wall anti-stick coating prevents the materials from sticking together. At the same time, the operator can adjust the speed, start and stop of the drive motor 11 through the motor controller 16 according to actual needs. Finally, after the stirring operation is completed, the equipment is laid down and stabilized by the placement rack 17 on the outer surface of the mounting plate 10, making it easy to pick up and store.
[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An auxiliary device for brewing, comprising a gear housing (1), characterized in that: The gear volute (1) is rotatably connected to a shaft (2). A bevel gear (3) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the shaft (2). A bevel gear (4) meshes with the bevel gear (3). A rotating rod (5) is fixedly connected to one end of the shaft (2), and a rotating rod (6) is bolted to the other end of the shaft (2). A stirring rod (7) is fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of both the rotating rod (5) and the rotating rod (6). A shaft is fixedly connected to the end face of the bevel gear (4). There is a transmission rod (8), and a handle (9) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the gear volute (1). One end of the handle (9) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (10). The outer surface of the mounting plate (10) is connected to a drive motor (11) by bolts. The outer surface of the handle (9) is connected to a sleeve (12) by bolts. The bottom end of the sleeve (12) is fixedly connected to a baffle (13). One end of the rotating rod (5) and the rotating rod (6) is rotatably connected to a rolling wheel (14).
2. The auxiliary equipment for brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the drive motor (11) is connected to the transmission rod (8), and the inside of the gear volute (1) is rotatably connected with bevel gear one (3) and bevel gear two (4).
3. The auxiliary equipment for brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: An end cover (15) is bolted to the end face of the gear volute (1), and the inside of the end cover (15) is rotatably connected to the shaft (2) via a bearing.
4. The auxiliary equipment for brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the first rotating rod (5) and the second rotating rod (6) are fixedly connected with a plurality of equally spaced stirring rods (7) around their axial direction, and the two adjacent stirring rods (7) form a 90-degree angle.
5. The auxiliary equipment for brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sleeve (12) is fixedly connected to the center of the outer surface of the shield (13), and an anti-stick coating is applied to the inner wall of the shield (13).
6. The auxiliary equipment for brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the handle (9) is connected to a motor controller (16) by bolts, the outer surface of the mounting plate (10) is connected to a placement bracket (17) by bolts, and the outer surface of the handle (9) is covered with an insulating rubber sleeve.