A soybean soaking device
By incorporating a heating rod and thermometer into the soybean soaking device, combined with the plug-in structure of the moving components and storage cylinder, the problems of water temperature monitoring and filtration during soybean soaking are solved, enabling temperature control and rapid filtration for multiple soaking sessions, and reducing environmental pollution.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING ERSHANG XIJIE FOOD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing soybean soaking devices cannot monitor water temperature in real time, affecting the control of soaking time. They also cannot perform multiple soakings simultaneously, and the soaked soybeans are not easy to filter quickly, which can easily cause environmental pollution.
A soaking tank with a heating rod and a liquid level window was designed. It is equipped with a thermometer to monitor the temperature in real time. The stable soaking and rapid filtration of soybeans are achieved through the plug-in structure of the movable components and the storage cylinder. The support frame and the limiting plate ensure the stable movement of the sleeve. The combination of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe facilitates the replenishment and discharge of water.
It enables real-time monitoring and control of temperature during the soybean soaking process, supports simultaneous soaking of multiple groups, and prevents water droplets from splashing everywhere through the structure of water filter holes and air vents, thus reducing environmental pollution.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of soybean soaking technology, specifically a soybean soaking device. Background Technology
[0002] Soybeans are a common food ingredient with high nutritional value, containing rich protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Soybeans need to be soaked during food processing.
[0003] The utility model CN222828089U discloses a soybean soaking device, including a shell and a frame fixedly connected to the top of the shell. The shell is provided with a soaking component inside, and an auxiliary component is provided on the outer wall of the soaking component. The soaking component consists of a soaking unit and a fixing unit. The soaking unit is located inside the shell, and the fixing unit is located inside the soaking unit.
[0004] The above technical solution, by setting up a toggle plate and a second spring push rod, causes the rack to drive the first gear to rotate when the soaking chamber descends. At this time, the second gear, under the action of the first gear, drives the third gear to rotate. The third gear, in turn, drives the toggle plate to rotate through the second spring push rod, the rotating rod, and the turntable, thereby causing the soaking liquid and soybeans inside the soaking chamber to flow. This prevents the soybeans from piling up, which would lead to poor soaking results and affect the subsequent soy sauce brewing process. It ensures the effective soaking and softening of the soybeans and optimizes the subsequent steps of the soy sauce brewing process. However, the water temperature for soaking soybeans cannot be monitored in real time, warm water reduces the soaking time, and multiple groups of soybeans cannot be soaked simultaneously. Furthermore, it is not convenient to quickly remove the soaked soybeans for filtration, which would reduce the amount of water droplets carried away by the soybeans after soaking and cause water droplets to scatter and pollute the surrounding environment. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a soybean soaking device 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 soybean soaking device includes a soaking tank. The upper surface of the soaking tank is provided with several support frames. Each support frame is symmetrically provided with movable components that move up and down. Each movable component is provided with a removable and replaceable storage cylinder in the middle.
[0008] The movable component includes a sleeve and a U-shaped frame connected to the top of the sleeve. Each U-shaped frame is provided with a screw. A handwheel is provided at the top of the screw. The bottom of the screw is rotatably connected to the U-shaped frame via a turntable. Several through slots are opened on the side wall of the sleeve. Arc-shaped slots are symmetrically opened on the inner wall of the sleeve. Buckles are symmetrically provided at the top of the sleeve. An insert rod is provided between two buckles.
[0009] The outer wall of the storage cylinder has several water filter holes, and the outer wall of the storage cylinder has symmetrically arranged arc-shaped blocks. The top of the storage cylinder has a slot, and a top cover is provided in the slot. The upper surface of the top cover has symmetrically arranged handles.
[0010] Furthermore, the soaking tank is equipped with a heating rod inside, a liquid level window is provided on the front face of the soaking tank, and a thermometer is provided on the inner wall of the liquid level window.
[0011] In this invention, the heating rod is electrically connected to an external power source via a wire. When the control switch on the heating rod is activated, it heats the water in the soaking tank. With the help of a thermometer, it is convenient to observe the internal temperature changes in real time. When the thermometer reaches the corresponding temperature range, the control switch of the heating rod is turned off to stop the heating of the internal solution. The liquid level window is made of tempered glass, which facilitates observation of the internal thermometer and changes in the internal solution content.
[0012] Specifically, a drain pipe is provided on the front end face of the soaking tank near the bottom left end, and a water inlet pipe is provided on the front end face of the soaking tank near the top left end. Both the drain pipe and the water inlet pipe are provided with sealing plugs at their ends.
[0013] In this invention, the inlet pipe facilitates the replenishment of external water sources, the drain pipe facilitates the discharge and replacement of internal aqueous solutions, and the sealing plug seals the drain pipe and the inlet pipe.
[0014] It should be noted that the soaking tank is provided with a tray at both ends of the top, and two sets of symmetrical limiting plates are provided between the trays. Each of the two limiting plates in each set has several limiting grooves on their opposite sides.
[0015] In this invention, the support plate supports the limiting plate. With the cooperation of the two sets of limiting plates, the U-shaped frame is limited to move up and down. With the sliding cooperation between the U-shaped frame and the corresponding limiting groove, the stability of the moving component is achieved.
[0016] Furthermore, the bottom of the support frame is welded and fixed to the top of the soaking tank, and the support frame is symmetrically provided with screw holes. The diameter of the screw is adapted to the inner diameter of the screw hole, and the screw is threadedly connected to the screw hole.
[0017] In this utility model, the handwheel is connected to the top of the screw by a screw thread. Rotating the handwheel enables the screw to move stably up and down. The support frame side wall is provided with a corresponding positioning bolt. The positioning bolt passes through the screw hole and the end of the positioning bolt is close to the screw. Under the action of friction, the position of the screw is limited.
[0018] It should be noted that the bottom of the U-shaped frame is welded and fixed to the outer wall of the sleeve, the bottom cylinder turntable of the screw is rotatably connected to the middle position of the U-shaped frame, the buckle is welded and fixed to the sleeve, the insert rod is inserted and engaged with the buckle, the left end of the insert rod is provided with a protrusion, and the right end of the insert rod is provided with a through hole, and each through hole is provided with a positioning pin.
[0019] In this invention, the insert rod and the buckle are engaged, the protrusion prevents the insert rod from disengaging from the buckle, and the positioning pin is inserted into the through hole to fix the position of the insert rod. The installation of the insert rod limits the position of the storage cylinder inserted in the middle of the sleeve, preventing it from being immersed in the solution and floating away from the sleeve.
[0020] It is worth adding that the outer diameter of the storage cylinder is adapted to the inner diameter of the sleeve, the arc-shaped block and the storage cylinder are integrally formed, the outer diameter of the arc-shaped block is adapted to the inner diameter of the arc-shaped groove, the bottom of the storage cylinder is provided with an intercepting net, the inner diameter of the slot is adapted to the outer diameter of the top cover, and the top cover is provided with several ventilation holes.
[0021] In this invention, the arc-shaped block and the arc-shaped groove are inserted and matched to realize the snap-fit connection between the storage cylinder and the sleeve. The top cover intercepts the top of the storage cylinder to prevent the soybeans inside from overflowing from the top and affecting the soaking. Multiple water filter holes are distributed in a ring at equal intervals and are combined with multiple vent holes to help the storage cylinder immerse itself in the aqueous solution in the soaking tank. At the same time, after leaving the aqueous solution, it is convenient to filter water and prevent water droplets from scattering everywhere and causing waste. The dripping water droplets enter the soaking tank.
[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0023] 1. This utility model features a soaking tank with a heating rod, a thermometer on the liquid level window for real-time monitoring of internal solution temperature changes, a support plate with a limiting plate, and two sets of movable components on the support frame. A storage cylinder with a top cover is inserted into a sleeve, and a locking mechanism is used to position the storage cylinder filled with soybeans and sealed by the top cover. Turning the handwheel, with the help of a screw, moves the sleeve within the soaking tank, thus combining soybean soaking and filtration.
[0024] 2. This utility model uses a screw rod that is rotatably connected to a support frame, and a U-shaped frame that is inserted into a limiting groove on a limiting plate to restrict the sleeve to move stably up and down in the vertical direction. Two handles are provided on the top cover to facilitate opening the top cover and provide a point of leverage. The positioning pin is inserted into the through hole to limit the position of the insertion rod, preventing the insertion rod from detaching and affecting the position of the storage cylinder when it is submerged in the aqueous solution. The combination of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe facilitates the addition or removal of aqueous solution inside the soaking tank. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in the soaking state;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water filtration structure of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the soaking tank structure of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the active component structure of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the sleeve and U-shaped frame of this utility model;
[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the storage cylinder structure of this utility model.
[0031] The meanings of the labels in the diagram are as follows:
[0032] 1. Immersion tank; 10. Tray; 100. Limiting plate; 101. Limiting groove; 11. Drain pipe; 12. Inlet pipe; 13. Liquid level window; 130. Thermometer;
[0033] 2. Support frame; 20. Screw holes;
[0034] 3. Storage cylinder; 30. Filter hole; 31. Arc-shaped block; 32. Pull handle; 33. Card slot; 34. Top cover; 340. Grip;
[0035] 4. Movable components; 40. Sleeve; 400. Through groove; 401. Buckle; 402. Arc groove; 403. Insert rod; 4030. Protrusion; 4031. Through hole; 4032. Positioning pin; 41. U-shaped bracket; 42. Screw; 420. Handwheel;
[0036] 5. Heating rod. Detailed Implementation
[0037] 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.
[0038] Please see Figures 1-6 This embodiment provides a technical solution:
[0039] A soybean soaking device includes a soaking tank 1, a heating rod 5 inside the soaking tank 1, a liquid level window 13 on the front face of the soaking tank 1, and a thermometer 130 on the inner wall of the liquid level window 13.
[0040] In this invention, the heating rod 5 is electrically connected to an external power source via a wire. When the control switch on the heating rod 5 is activated, it heats the water source in the soaking tank 1. With the assistance of the thermometer 130, it is convenient to observe the internal temperature changes in real time. When the thermometer 130 reaches the corresponding temperature range, the control switch of the heating rod 5 is disconnected to stop the heating of the internal solution. The liquid level window 13 is made of tempered glass, which facilitates observation of the internal thermometer 130 and the changes in the internal solution content.
[0041] Furthermore, a drain pipe 11 is provided on the front end face of the soaking tank 1 near the bottom left end, and a water inlet pipe 12 is provided on the front end face of the soaking tank 1 near the top left end. Both the drain pipe 11 and the water inlet pipe 12 are provided with sealing plugs at their ends.
[0042] In this invention, the inlet pipe 12 facilitates the replenishment of external water sources, the drain pipe 11 facilitates the discharge and replacement of internal aqueous solutions, and the sealing plug blocks the drain pipe 11 and the inlet pipe 12.
[0043] Specifically, the soaking tank 1 has a support plate 10 at both ends of the top, and two sets of symmetrical limiting plates 100 are provided between the support plates 10. Each of the two limiting plates 100 in each set has several limiting grooves 101 on their opposite sides.
[0044] In this utility model, the support plate 10 supports the limiting plate 100. With the cooperation of the two sets of limiting plates 100, the U-shaped frame 41 is limited to move up and down. With the sliding cooperation between the U-shaped frame 41 and the corresponding limiting groove 101, the stability of the moving component 4 can be achieved.
[0045] It should be noted that the upper surface of the soaking tank 1 is provided with several support frames 2, and each support frame 2 is symmetrically provided with movable components 4 that move up and down. Each movable component 4 is provided with a removable and replaceable storage cylinder 3 in the middle.
[0046] Furthermore, the active component 4 includes a sleeve 40 and a U-shaped frame 41 connected to the top of the sleeve 40. Each U-shaped frame 41 is provided with a screw 42. The top of the screw 42 is provided with a handwheel 420. The bottom of the screw 42 is rotatably connected to the U-shaped frame 41 through a turntable. Several through grooves 400 are opened on the side wall of the sleeve 40. Arc grooves 402 are symmetrically opened on the inner wall of the sleeve 40. Buckles 401 are symmetrically provided on the top of the sleeve 40. An insert rod 403 is provided between two buckles 401.
[0047] Secondly, the bottom of the support frame 2 is welded and fixed to the top of the soaking tank 1. The support frame 2 is symmetrically provided with screw holes 20. The diameter of the screw 42 is adapted to the inner diameter of the screw hole 20, and the screw 42 is threadedly connected to the screw hole 20.
[0048] In this utility model, the handwheel 420 is threadedly connected to the top of the screw 42 by a screw. Rotating the handwheel 420 enables the screw 42 to move stably up and down. The support frame 2 is provided with a positioning bolt on its side wall. The positioning bolt passes through the screw hole 20 and the end of the positioning bolt is close to the screw 42. Under the action of friction, the position of the screw 42 is limited.
[0049] Specifically, the outer wall of the storage cylinder 3 has several water filter holes 30, the outer wall of the storage cylinder 3 has symmetrical arc-shaped blocks 31, the top of the storage cylinder 3 has a slot 33, the slot 33 has a top cover 34, and the upper surface of the top cover 34 has symmetrical handles 340.
[0050] It is worth adding that the bottom of the U-shaped frame 41 is welded and fixed to the outer wall of the sleeve 40, the bottom cylinder turntable of the screw 42 is rotatably connected to the middle position of the U-shaped frame 41, the buckle 401 is welded and fixed to the sleeve 40, the insert rod 403 is inserted and engaged with the buckle 401, the left end of the insert rod 403 is provided with a protrusion 4030, the right end of the insert rod 403 is provided with a through hole 4031, and each through hole 4031 is provided with a positioning pin 4032.
[0051] In this utility model, the insertion rod 403 is inserted into the buckle 401, the protrusion 4030 restricts the insertion rod 403 from disengaging from the buckle 401, and the positioning pin 4032 is inserted into the through hole 4031 to fix the position of the insertion rod 403. The installation of the insertion rod 403 limits the position of the storage cylinder 3 inserted in the middle of the sleeve 40 to prevent it from being immersed in the solution. The storage cylinder 3 floats up and disengages from the sleeve 40.
[0052] Furthermore, the outer diameter of the storage cylinder 3 is adapted to the inner diameter of the sleeve 40, the arc-shaped block 31 and the storage cylinder 3 are integrally formed, the outer diameter of the arc-shaped block 31 is adapted to the inner diameter of the arc-shaped groove 402, the bottom of the storage cylinder 3 is provided with an interception net, the inner diameter of the slot 33 is adapted to the outer diameter of the top cover 34, and several ventilation holes are opened on the top cover 34.
[0053] In this invention, the arc-shaped block 31 and the arc-shaped groove 402 are inserted and matched to realize the snap-fit connection between the storage cylinder 3 and the sleeve 40. The top cover 34 intercepts the top of the storage cylinder 3 to prevent the soybeans filled inside from overflowing from the top and affecting the soaking. Multiple water filter holes 30 are distributed in a ring at equal intervals and are combined with multiple vent holes to help the storage cylinder 3 to be immersed in the aqueous solution in the soaking tank 1. At the same time, after leaving the aqueous solution, it is convenient to filter water and avoid water droplets from scattering everywhere and causing waste. The dripping water droplets enter the soaking tank 1.
[0054] Among them, the top of the storage cylinder 3 is also symmetrically provided with a handle 32. The handle 32 and the storage cylinder 3 are integrally formed. The handle 32 provides a point of leverage, making it convenient to remove and replace the storage cylinder 3.
[0055] In this embodiment of the soybean soaking device, the liquid level window 13 with thermometer 130 is first bonded and combined with the soaking tank 1. Then, the heating rod 5 is installed in the soaking tank 1. The limiting plate 100 with limiting groove 101 is combined and fixed with the support plate 10. Then, the sleeve 40 with through groove 400 is inserted and engaged with the limiting groove 101 on the limiting plate 101 through the U-shaped frame 41. The bottom of the screw 42 is rotatably connected to the U-shaped frame 41 through the turntable. The screw 42 is threadedly connected to the screw hole 20 on the support frame 2. The handwheel 420 is threadedly connected to the screw 42 through the screw thread. The storage cylinder 3 with top cover 34 is inserted and engaged with the sleeve 40.
[0056] The soaking solution is added to the soaking tank 1 through the inlet pipe 12. Then, the soybeans to be soaked are added to the storage cylinder 3. The top cover 34 is inserted into the slot 33, and the arc-shaped block 31 is inserted into the arc-shaped groove 402. The insertion rod 403 passes through the buckle 401 and is fixed in position by the positioning pin 4032. The insertion rod 403 is fixed in position to the storage cylinder 3 filled with soybeans. Then, the handwheel 420 is turned, rotating the screw 42, extending the sleeve 40 into the soaking tank 1, submerging the sleeve 40 in the internal solution. Finally, the positioning bolts on the side wall of the support frame 2 are tightened, securing the screw 42. With the position fixed, the control switch on the heating rod 5 is turned on, enabling the heating rod 5 to heat the internal soaking solution. The temperature change of the thermometer 130 is observed in real time through the liquid level window 13. Within the temperature range for soaking soybeans, the control switch on the heating rod 5 is turned off to stop heating the soaking solution. After soaking is completed, the handwheel 420 is turned, the screw 42 rises, and the sleeve 40 and the storage cylinder 3 are moved away from the soaking solution inside the soaking tank 1. Then, the positioning bolt is tightened to fix the position of the screw 42. The soaking solution inside the storage cylinder 3 is filtered and discharged into the soaking tank 1, reducing the impact of soaking solution spillage on the surrounding environment.
Claims
1. A soybean soaking device, comprising a soaking tank, characterized in that: The upper surface of the soaking tank is provided with several support frames, each of which is symmetrically provided with movable components that move up and down, and each movable component is provided with a removable and replaceable storage cylinder in the middle. The movable component includes a sleeve and a U-shaped frame connected to the top of the sleeve. Each U-shaped frame is provided with a screw. A handwheel is provided at the top of the screw. The bottom of the screw is rotatably connected to the U-shaped frame via a turntable. Several through slots are opened on the side wall of the sleeve. Arc-shaped slots are symmetrically opened on the inner wall of the sleeve. Buckles are symmetrically provided at the top of the sleeve. An insert rod is provided between two buckles. The outer wall of the storage cylinder has several water filter holes, and the outer wall of the storage cylinder has symmetrically arranged arc-shaped blocks. The top of the storage cylinder has a slot, and a top cover is provided in the slot. The upper surface of the top cover has symmetrically arranged handles.
2. The soybean soaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soaking tank is also equipped with a heating rod, and a liquid level window is provided on the front surface of the soaking tank. A thermometer is provided on the inner wall of the liquid level window.
3. The soybean soaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain pipe is provided on the front surface of the soaking tank near the bottom left end, and a water inlet pipe is provided on the front surface of the soaking tank near the top left end. Both the drain pipe and the water inlet pipe are provided with sealing plugs at their ends.
4. The soybean soaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soaking tank is equipped with trays at both ends of the top, and two sets of symmetrical limiting plates are provided between the trays. Each of the two limiting plates in each set has several limiting grooves on one side facing each other.
5. The soybean soaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the support frame is welded and fixed to the top of the soaking tank. The support frame has symmetrical screw holes. The diameter of the screw is adapted to the inner diameter of the screw hole, and the screw is threadedly connected to the screw hole.
6. The soybean soaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the U-shaped frame is welded and fixed to the outer wall of the sleeve. The bottom cylinder turntable of the screw is rotatably connected to the middle position of the U-shaped frame. The buckle is welded and fixed to the sleeve. The insert rod is inserted and engaged with the buckle. The left end of the insert rod is provided with a protrusion. The right end of the insert rod is provided with a through hole. Each through hole is provided with a positioning pin.
7. The soybean soaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the storage cylinder is adapted to the inner diameter of the sleeve. The arc-shaped block and the storage cylinder are integrally formed. The outer diameter of the arc-shaped block is adapted to the inner diameter of the arc-shaped groove. An intercepting net is provided at the bottom of the storage cylinder. The inner diameter of the slot is adapted to the outer diameter of the top cover. Several ventilation holes are provided on the top cover.