A wine brewing hanging steaming inner container cleaning mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of brewing hanging steaming inner container cleaning mechanism, it is brewing technical field, including a support frame, the support frame includes top plate, the bottom of top plate is equipped with outer arc plate and inner arc plate, the bottom of top plate is equipped with at least 2 universal wheels, a plurality of ball bearings are rotatably connected on the inner wall of outer arc plate and inner arc plate, two support plates are equipped on the inner arc plate, and high-pressure nozzle is rotatably connected between two support plates and is locked and fixed by bolt and nut.The utility model realizes mechanism flexible movement and positioning by the cooperation of support frame, universal wheel and ball bearing, effectively solves the problems of low efficiency, big security risk and incomplete cleaning of arc inner wall by combining adjustable high-pressure nozzle and elastic ball bearing structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brewing technology, and more specifically, to a cleaning mechanism for the inner tank of a brewing steamer. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional brewing processes, the grain steaming process typically employs a still or other steaming equipment. Taking the integrated grain steaming and distillation still disclosed in Chinese Patent CN207738736 as an example, this equipment separates the grain from water vapor by installing a filter screen inside the still.

[0003] However, this equipment presents a significant cleaning challenge in practical use: after the steaming process is complete, a large amount of residual grain particles inevitably adhere to the inner wall when the grain is poured out. If these residues are not cleaned thoroughly and promptly, two serious consequences will result: firstly, newly added grains may be contaminated by bacteria; and secondly, the residues may become moldy when the equipment is idle.

[0004] Currently, the commonly used cleaning method is manual spraying with a handheld water hose. This method is not only unprofessional, requiring cleaners to bend over and peer into the equipment, posing safety hazards, but it also makes it difficult to ensure thorough cleaning, especially for curved inner tank structures. This incomplete cleaning can lead to off-flavors in the subsequently brewed wine, seriously affecting the quality of the product. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, and to propose a cleaning mechanism for the inner liner of a brewing steamer.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0007] A cleaning mechanism for the inner liner of a brewing steamer includes a support frame. The support frame includes a top plate, and the bottom of the top plate is provided with an outer arc plate and an inner arc plate. The bottom of the top plate is provided with at least two casters. Multiple ball bearings are rolledly connected to the inner walls of the outer arc plate and the inner arc plate. Two support plates are provided on the inner arc plate. A high-pressure nozzle is rotatably connected between the two support plates and locked and fixed by bolts and nuts.

[0008] Furthermore, the high-pressure nozzle is connected to a water pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, the top of the top plate is provided with an outer tube, and an inner rod is slidably fitted inside the outer tube. An adjustment knob is provided on the outside of the outer tube. The adjustment knob allows the inner rod to slide along the outer tube and be positioned at a point inside the outer tube. A through hole is formed on the inner rod to accommodate a water pipe. A fastening bolt is threaded to the top of the inner rod. The end of the fastening bolt can penetrate the through hole and abut against the surface of the water pipe to restrict the movement of the water pipe along the through hole.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer arc plate and the inner arc plate are provided with multiple rectangular holes, and each of the rectangular holes has a guide groove on its upper and lower sides. A lead screw is rotatably connected in the guide groove, and a rotating wheel is connected to the end of the lead screw. A slider is slidably engaged in the guide groove. The lead screw and the slider cooperate with each other. The rotation of the rotating wheel can drive the slider to move along the guide groove. The slider is connected to a connecting plate, and an elastic block is provided between the two connecting plates. A ball groove is formed on the elastic block, and a ball is installed in the ball groove.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: this utility model achieves flexible movement and positioning of the mechanism through the cooperation of support frame, universal wheels and ball bearings, and effectively solves the problems of low efficiency, great safety hazards and incomplete cleaning of arc-shaped inner walls by combining adjustable high-pressure nozzles and elastic ball bearing structure. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] The components include: 1. Support frame, 11. Outer arc plate, 12. Inner arc plate, 13. Rectangular hole, 14. Guide groove, 15. Top plate, 21. Slider, 22. Rotary wheel, 23. Connecting plate, 24. Elastic block, 241. Ball groove, 25. Ball bearing, 3. Universal wheel, 41. Support plate, 42. Bolt, 43. High-pressure nozzle, 44. Water pipe, 51. Outer pipe, 52. Inner rod, 53. Adjusting knob, 54. Fastening bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model. The present utility model will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0016] In existing technologies, cleaning the inner walls of brewing grain steaming equipment after use mainly relies on manual operation. Operators need to bend over and lean into the equipment to spray and clean, which presents problems such as limited operating space and high labor intensity. Traditional cleaning methods are difficult to cover the curved surface structure of the inner wall, easily creating cleaning dead corners. Incomplete removal of residue may lead to contamination by other microorganisms, affecting the quality of subsequent brewing.

[0017] To address these issues, researchers identified three major drawbacks to manual cleaning: limited operating posture leading to insufficient cleaning range, difficulty in maintaining a stable spray angle, and the curved surface of the equipment's inner wall hindering effective contact of cleaning tools. Analysis revealed the need for a movable support system and a curved surface adaptation mechanism, along with adjustable spray angle functionality. Based on this, a mobile platform with an arc-shaped guide structure was proposed, integrating a rotatable spray device to replace manual operation through mechanical positioning.

[0018] like Figures 1-2 As shown, a cleaning mechanism for the inner liner of a brewing steamer includes a support frame 1. The support frame includes a top plate 15, with an outer arc-shaped plate 11 and an inner arc-shaped plate 12 at the bottom. At least two casters 3 are located at the bottom of the top plate. Multiple ball bearings 25 are rolled along the inner walls of the outer and inner arc-shaped plates. Two support plates 41 are located on the inner arc-shaped plate, and a high-pressure nozzle 43 is rotatably connected between the two support plates and secured by bolts 42 and nuts. The inner liner of the brewing steamer includes an inner liner body 101. An outer annular plate 102 and an inner annular plate 103 are formed at the top of the inner liner body, and an annular channel for accommodating the movement of the support frame is formed between the outer and inner annular plates.

[0019] The support frame refers to the frame structure that supports the cleaning components. It can be formed by welding metal profiles and provides rigid support for cleaning the inner walls of the equipment. The casters are moving parts with omnidirectional rotation capabilities. They can be a combination of polyurethane wheels and bearings, allowing the cleaning mechanism to move freely within the equipment. The ball bearings are spherical rolling elements, typically made of stainless steel, which reduce frictional resistance during support frame movement by creating a rolling contact surface between the outer and inner curved plates. The support plate is the load-bearing component for mounting the spray device. It can be made of bent steel plate and bolted together to form an adjustable-angle fixed structure. The high-pressure nozzle is a spray device that generates a directional water flow. It can be a copper rotating nozzle connected to the water supply pipeline via a threaded interface.

[0020] Specifically, the top plate, as the core load-bearing component of the support frame, forms a guiding structure that matches the curved surface of the inner wall of the brewing steamer through the outer and inner arc-shaped plates. The caster set provides three degrees of freedom of movement, allowing the cleaning mechanism to move circumferentially along the inner wall of the equipment. A ball bearing array distributed on the inner side of the arc-shaped plates creates rolling friction with the inner wall of the brewing steamer as the support frame moves, avoiding jamming caused by rigid contact. Two support plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inner arc-shaped plate, connected by bolts to form a rotatable clamping structure. High-pressure nozzles are installed between the support plates, and the spray angle can be precisely controlled by adjusting the bolt tightness. When the support frame moves along the inner wall of the equipment, the high-pressure water flow forms a fan-shaped coverage area through the adjustable nozzles, achieving comprehensive rinsing of the curved inner wall.

[0021] Compared to existing technologies, traditional manual cleaning requires operators to enter the equipment, while this solution uses a movable support frame for external control, eliminating safety hazards. This solution employs an adjustable nozzle to adapt to internal wall structures with varying curvatures.

[0022] Through the above technical solution, this application achieves mechanized cleaning of residues on the inner wall of brewing equipment, allowing operators to complete the cleaning operation without entering the equipment. A movable support frame combined with casters enables flexible control of the cleaning path, while a ball-bearing guide structure ensures smooth and stable movement. An adjustable nozzle expands the water flow coverage through rotational positioning, and a bolt-locking mechanism ensures a stable spray angle, effectively improving cleaning efficiency and thoroughness.

[0023] In at least one embodiment, the high-pressure nozzle is connected to a water pipe 44.

[0024] Among them, water pipe refers to a tubular structure used to transport liquids. Specifically, it can be implemented using a high-pressure resistant flexible hose, whose inner diameter is matched with the water inlet of the high-pressure nozzle.

[0025] In at least one embodiment, the top of the top plate is provided with an outer tube 51, an inner rod 52 is slidably fitted inside the outer tube, and an adjustment knob 53 is provided on the outside of the outer tube. The adjustment knob allows the inner rod to slide along the outer tube and be positioned at a point inside the outer tube. A through hole is formed on the inner rod to accommodate a water pipe passing through. A fastening bolt 54 is threaded to the top of the inner rod. The end of the fastening bolt can penetrate the through hole and abut against the surface of the water pipe to restrict the movement of the water pipe along the through hole.

[0026] The sliding fit between the outer tube and the inner rod refers to the axial relative displacement achieved through a sleeve structure. Specifically, this can be achieved by creating a groove in the tube wall that engages with a protrusion on the inner rod. The adjusting knob is a device that fixes the position through a threaded tightening or snap-locking mechanism. Specifically, it can be a handwheel structure with a threaded push rod, used to lock the relative position of the inner rod and outer tube after adjustment. The through hole is a through-hole in the inner rod, which can be a circular or elliptical cross-section, used to guide the water pipe through and limit its lateral displacement. The fastening bolt is a threaded clamping component, which can be a bolt structure with a rubber gasket, used to fix the water pipe position through the radial pressure generated by tightening.

[0027] In at least one embodiment, the outer arc plate and the inner arc plate are provided with a plurality of rectangular holes 13, and each of the rectangular holes is provided with a guide groove 14 on the upper and lower sides. A lead screw is rotatably connected in the guide groove, and a rotating wheel 22 is connected to the end of the lead screw. A slider 21 is slidably engaged in the guide groove. The lead screw and the slider cooperate with each other. The rotation of the rotating wheel can drive the slider to move along the guide groove. The slider is connected to a connecting plate 23. An elastic block 24 is provided between the two connecting plates. A ball groove 241 is formed on the elastic block, and a ball is installed in the ball groove.

[0028] The rectangular hole refers to a through-hole structure that penetrates both the outer and inner arc-shaped plates. Specifically, it can be implemented using a rectangular opening with a length-to-width ratio of 3:1. The guide groove refers to a linear track structure located at the upper and lower edges of the rectangular hole. Specifically, it can be implemented using a dovetail-shaped groove to constrain the movement trajectory of the slider. The screw-slider connection refers to a mechanical structure that achieves linear displacement through threaded transmission. Specifically, it can be implemented using a trapezoidal screw with a 2mm pitch and a copper nut to convert rotational motion into linear motion. The elastic block refers to a flexible connecting component with deformation capabilities. Specifically, it can be implemented using an 8mm thick silicone plate with 5mm diameter stainless steel balls embedded in its ball groove to generate adaptive deformation upon contact with the inner wall.

[0029] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The descriptions of the above embodiments and specifications are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cleaning mechanism for the inner tank of a brewing distillation vessel, characterized in that, The device includes a support frame, which includes a top plate. The bottom of the top plate is provided with an outer arc plate and an inner arc plate. The bottom of the top plate is provided with at least two casters. Multiple ball bearings are rolled on the inner walls of the outer arc plate and the inner arc plate. Two support plates are provided on the inner arc plate. A high-pressure nozzle is rotatably connected between the two support plates and is locked and fixed by bolts and nuts.

2. The cleaning mechanism for the inner tank of the brewing distillation vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The high-pressure nozzle is connected to a water pipe.

3. The cleaning mechanism for the inner tank of the brewing distillation vessel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the top plate is provided with an outer tube, and an inner rod is slidably fitted inside the outer tube. An adjustment knob is provided on the outside of the outer tube. The adjustment knob can make the inner rod slide along the outer tube and be positioned at a point inside the outer tube. A through hole is formed on the inner rod to accommodate a water pipe. A fastening bolt is threaded to the top of the inner rod. The end of the fastening bolt can penetrate the through hole and abut against the surface of the water pipe to restrict the movement of the water pipe along the through hole.

4. The cleaning mechanism for the inner tank of the brewing distillation vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer and inner arc-shaped plates are provided with multiple rectangular holes. Each rectangular hole has a guide groove on its upper and lower sides. A lead screw is rotatably connected in the guide groove. A rotating wheel is connected to the end of the lead screw. A slider is slidably fitted in the guide groove. The lead screw and the slider cooperate with each other. The rotation of the rotating wheel can drive the slider to move along the guide groove. The slider is connected to a connecting plate. An elastic block is provided between the two connecting plates. A ball groove is formed on the elastic block. A ball bearing is installed in the ball groove.

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