Multifunctional transfer container for brewing

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of multifunctional transfer container for brewing wine, including several detachably connected together wine barrels;Wine barrel top is equipped with wine receiving mouth, bottom is equipped with wine outlet pipe;Detachable installation is carried out in the top of wine receiving mouth, and there is a lifting ring in the top of wine barrel respectively;There is a supporting foot in the bottom of wine barrel respectively;Annular metal plate is fixed on the outer wall of wine barrel, and there are several magnets embedded outside metal plate, and detachable connection is realized between two adjacent wine barrels by magnet;Covering structure for dust prevention and preventing ethanol and aroma from escaping is installed in the inside of wine receiving mouth.The square wine barrel of the utility model is quickly combined into different capacity units by magnetic attraction, and is suitable for various scale requirements, with high space utilization rate, convenient disassembly, transportation and carrying.The design of inner cover and its accessory structure avoids direct exposure of wine liquid to air, prevents rapid escape of ethanol and volatile ester substances, and effectively avoids environmental dust and microorganisms from falling into wine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of liquor brewing equipment, specifically to a multifunctional transfer container for brewing. Background Technology

[0002] In the solid-state distillation of baijiu, the receiving tank (or receiving basin, receiving vat) is a crucial intermediate device connecting the distillation condenser and the storage container. Its core functions include: fractional distillation: separating the heads, middle, and tails of the distillate based on the morphology of the bubbles and changes in alcohol content; high-temperature buffering: receiving and initially cooling the distillate at 70-90℃; and impurity settling: suspending particulate matter (such as mash fragments and condenser scale) through static sedimentation. Although the receiving tank is indispensable in traditional processes, it has the following significant drawbacks: traditionally, receiving tanks are often placed haphazardly in various areas of the receiving pit, making the space cluttered and crowded, with personnel movement and liquid transfer paths intersecting, exacerbating the chaos in the production site. In addition, traditional wine receiving barrels are mostly open-top designs, with the high-temperature wine directly exposed to the air, causing ethanol and volatile esters to dissipate rapidly, resulting in the loss of aroma components and affecting the richness of the baijiu's flavor. At the same time, environmental dust and microorganisms can easily fall into the wine, especially in open fermentation workshops, where contamination by miscellaneous bacteria may cause the wine to spoil or undergo abnormal fermentation. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a multifunctional transfer container for brewing that adopts a modular structure, is centrally placed, and uses a closed-loop wine receiving system.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A multifunctional transfer container for brewing includes several detachably connected barrels; each barrel is a square hollow structure with a receiving port at the top and a dispensing pipe with a valve at the bottom; a top cover is detachably installed on the top of the receiving port, and lifting rings are installed at the four corners of the top of the barrel; support feet are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the barrel; a ring-shaped metal plate is fixed to the outer wall of the barrel, and several magnets are embedded on the outside of the metal plate, allowing for detachable connection between adjacent barrels via magnets; a covering structure is installed inside the receiving port to prevent dust and the loss of ethanol and aroma.

[0006] The covering structure includes an inner cover, which is disposed inside the wine inlet. An arc-shaped wine inlet hole 1 is provided on the front side of the inner cover. An arc-shaped plate is suspended above the rear side of the inner cover. The outer edge of the arc-shaped plate is bent downward and fixed to the top edge of the inner cover. A rotating cover is rotatably installed between the inner cover and the arc-shaped plate to cover the wine inlet hole 1. Several wine inlet holes 2 are provided on the rotating cover at a position directly below the arc-shaped plate. The wine inlet holes 2 can move away from directly below the arc-shaped plate as the rotating cover rotates and (as the rotating cover rotates) sequentially move to directly above the wine inlet hole 1 and communicate with the wine inlet hole 1. A rotating shaft is vertically fixed on the top of the rotating cover. The lower end of the rotating shaft penetrates the rotating cover downward and is rotatably installed on the top of the inner cover.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0008] This utility model discloses a multifunctional transfer container for brewing, which significantly improves the efficiency, flexibility, and control precision of the transfer, storage, and processing of wine during the brewing process through a highly modular and integrated design. The square barrels, connected by magnetic closures, can be quickly assembled into units of different capacities to meet various scale requirements, offering high space utilization and convenient disassembly and transportation. The design of the inner lid and its associated structures prevents the wine from being directly exposed to air, preventing the rapid escape of ethanol and volatile esters, while also effectively preventing external dust and microorganisms from falling into the wine, ensuring its cleanliness. Attached Figure Description

[0009] The structure of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the multifunctional transfer container for brewing described in this utility model.

[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the barrel described in this utility model.

[0012] Figure 3 This is a full sectional view of the barrel described in this utility model.

[0013] Figure 4 This is a partial enlarged view of the wine inlet of the barrel described in this utility model.

[0014] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the covering structure described in this utility model.

[0015] Figure 6 This is a top view of the covering structure described in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 7 This is a top view of the inner cover described in this utility model.

[0017] The diagram shows: 1-Barrel, 2-Inlet, 21-Annular protrusion, 3-Top cover, 4-Outlet pipe, 5-Metal plate, 6-Hanging ring, 7-Supporting foot, 8-Label slot, 9-Covering structure, 91-Inner cover, 911-Inlet hole one, 92-Arc plate, 93-Rotating cover, 931-Inlet hole two, 94-Rotating shaft, 95-Knob, 96-Filter cylinder, 10-Metal heat dissipation fins. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. The described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0019] It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and to facilitate understanding. They are not intended to limit the scope of this invention and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, provided they do not affect the effectiveness or purpose of this invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed herein. Furthermore, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and "middle" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this invention.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected" or "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Example 1

[0021] like Figure 1-6As shown, this embodiment provides a multifunctional transfer container for brewing, including several barrels 1 that can be detachably connected together.

[0022] The barrel 1 is a square hollow structure. The square design can improve space utilization, facilitate stacking or side-by-side placement, and make the structure more stable. A wine inlet 2 is provided at the top of the barrel 1, and a wine outlet pipe 4 with a valve is provided at the bottom. The wine outlet pipe 4 serves as the main outlet for the wine to be discharged from the barrel 1, and the valve 1 on it is used to control the flow rate.

[0023] The wine inlet 2 is a cylindrical structure that communicates with the inside of the wine barrel 1. As the main inlet for the wine to enter the wine barrel 1, the wine inlet 2 adopts a large-diameter design, which makes it easy for personnel to reach in or use tools to thoroughly clean the inside of the wine barrel 1. An annular protrusion 21 is pre-set on the inner wall of the wine inlet 2 to provide a support platform for the installation of the inner cover 91.

[0024] A top cover 3 is detachably installed on the top of the wine inlet 2. A sealing ring is embedded inside the top cover 3. The rear end of the top cover 3 is hinged to the wine inlet 2, and the front end is locked to the wine inlet 2 by bolts (providing a strong locking force to ensure a sealing effect). The top cover is used to seal the wine inlet after the wine is received to prevent foreign objects from entering and the wine from evaporating / oxidizing.

[0025] Lifting rings 6 are installed at the four corners of the top of barrel 1. The lifting rings 6 are used to provide lifting points, making it easy to lift the entire barrel 1 using a crane, forklift or manpower.

[0026] Support feet 7 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of barrel 1. The support feet 7 are used to stabilize and support barrel 1, so that the bottom of barrel 1 is off the ground, which facilitates ventilation and cleaning. If necessary, rollers can also be installed at the bottom of the support feet 7 to facilitate manual movement of barrel 1 that is full or empty, thereby improving operational flexibility.

[0027] A ring-shaped metal plate 5 is fixed to the outer wall of barrel 1 (the metal plate 5 serves as the mounting base for the lifting ring 6 and the carrier for the magnets). The inner side of the metal plate 5 is embedded in a pre-set groove on the inner wall of barrel 1, firmly connecting with the barrel 1 body to improve strength. The bottom of the lifting ring 6 is fixed to the top of the metal plate 5. Several magnets are embedded on the outer side of the metal plate 5. Adjacent barrels 1 are detachably connected by magnets. The magnets provide attraction, allowing adjacent barrels 1 to be easily and quickly attracted together, achieving modular combination while maintaining detachability.

[0028] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a covering structure 9 for dust prevention and preventing the escape of ethanol and aroma is installed inside the wine inlet 2. The covering structure 9 includes an inner cover 91, which is disposed (placed) on a pre-set annular protrusion 21 inside the wine inlet 2. At least one groove is provided on the upper surface of the annular protrusion 21; correspondingly, a protrusion corresponding to the groove and capable of engaging with it is provided on the lower surface of the inner cover 91 (or, at least one protrusion is provided on the upper surface of the annular protrusion 21; correspondingly, a groove corresponding to the protrusion and capable of engaging with it is provided on the lower surface of the inner cover 91), which serves to prevent the inner cover 91 from rotating and to ensure that the position of the wine inlet hole 911 on the inner cover 91 is fixed. An arc-shaped wine inlet hole 911 is provided on the front side of the inner cover 91, which is the main channel for the wine to enter the wine barrel 1.

[0029] An arc-shaped plate 92 is suspended above the rear side of the inner cover 91. The outer edge of the arc-shaped plate 92 is bent downward and fixed to the top edge of the inner cover 91, forming an arc-shaped cavity between the plate and the inner cover 91.

[0030] A rotating cover 93 is rotatably installed between the inner cover 91 and the arc plate 92, covering the first wine inlet 911. Several second wine inlets 931 are provided on the rotating cover 93 at a position directly below the arc plate 92. The second wine inlets 931 can move away from directly below the arc plate 92 as the rotating cover 93 rotates, and can move sequentially to directly above the first wine inlet 911 and communicate with the first wine inlet 911 as the rotating cover 93 rotates. The rotating cover 93 is made of a transparent plate, allowing the operator to observe the flow state and liquid level of the wine without opening the cover structure 9.

[0031] A rotating shaft 94 is vertically fixed at the top of the rotating cover 93. The lower end of the rotating shaft 94 penetrates the rotating cover 93 downward and is rotatably mounted on the top of the inner cover. A knob 95 is installed at the upper end of the rotating shaft 94 to facilitate the rotation of the rotating cover 93. Example 2

[0032] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that:

[0033] A perforated filter cylinder 96 is detachably connected to the bottom of the inner cover 91. A cylindrical filter cloth is fitted inside the filter cylinder 96. The filter cloth filters the wine flowing in from the wine inlet hole 911 to remove impurities or lees. The wine inlet hole 911 is located at the top inside the filter cylinder 96. Example 3

[0034] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 or 2 is that:

[0035] An online alcohol concentration detector is installed on barrel 1 to monitor the alcohol concentration of the liquid in barrel 1 in real time, which facilitates process control and quality monitoring. Example 4

[0036] The difference between this embodiment and any one of embodiments 1-3 is that:

[0037] Several metal heat dissipation fins 10 are installed at the bottom of the barrel 1. The metal heat dissipation fins 10 can increase the heat dissipation area and help the wine to cool down faster. Example 5

[0038] The difference between this embodiment and any one of embodiments 1-4 is that:

[0039] A label slot 8 is provided on the side wall of the barrel 1 for inserting labels. Labels are inserted into the label slot 8 to facilitate the identification of the contents of the barrel 1 (such as batch, wine type, head / middle / tail). Example 6

[0040] The difference between this embodiment and any one of embodiments 1-5 is that:

[0041] A pressure relief valve is installed on the barrel (1, usually on top); it automatically opens to relieve pressure when the pressure inside barrel 1 is too high, preventing barrel 1 from being damaged or exploding due to overpressure and ensuring safety.

[0042] Working principle:

[0043] In use, all the barrels 1 are placed together in one area of ​​the receiving pit, arranged in two rows to form a multi-functional transfer container for brewing, with the outlet pipe 4 of each barrel 1 facing outwards. A four-way valve (one inlet and three outlets) is connected below the condenser outlet pipe of each still. The three outlets of the four-way valve are for the head of the brew, the middle section, and the tail of the brew, respectively. Each outlet is connected to a guide pipe. The outlet of the guide pipe for the head of the brew extends into one of the barrels 1 specifically for collecting the head of the brew; the outlet of the guide pipe for the middle section is inserted into one of the barrels 1 specifically for collecting the middle section; and the outlet of the guide pipe for the tail of the brew is inserted into one of the barrels 1 specifically for collecting the tail of the brew. Additionally,

[0044] A transparent measuring cylinder is vertically installed on the guide pipe used to guide the liquor head. The upper end of the measuring cylinder is connected to the liquor head outlet of the four-way valve through the guide pipe, and the lower end of the measuring cylinder is connected to the inside of the liquor head collection tank 1 through the guide pipe. The outer wall of the measuring cylinder is provided with a scale line for measuring the liquid volume, and the bottom of the measuring cylinder is equipped with a manual valve.

[0045] A transparent observation tube with a diameter more than twice that of the guide pipe is vertically installed on the guide pipe used for guiding the middle section of the wine. A perforated partition is installed on the lower side of the inside of the observation tube, and a white cloth is laid on the partition. The upper end of the observation tube is connected to the middle section wine outlet of the four-way valve, and the lower end of the observation tube is connected to the inside of the wine collection barrel 1.

[0046] When a distillation still is about to begin, three of the barrels 1 are numbered and labeled with their intended use (head, middle, and tail of the distillate). The four-way valve is adjusted so that its inlet is connected to the head outlet, and the manual valve at the lower end of the measuring cylinder on the guide pipe connected to the head outlet is closed. The top covers 3 of the three barrels 1 are opened, and the knob 95 is turned to rotate the rotating cover 93. The part of the rotating cover 93 below the arc plate 92 is rotated to the outside of the arc cavity and above the first inlet hole 911, so that at least one of the second inlet holes 931 is connected to the first inlet hole 911. Then, the outlets of the guide pipes connected to the three outlets of the four-way valve are inserted into the corresponding second inlet hole 931 and the first inlet hole 911 of the barrel. Distillation can then begin.

[0047] The materials are loaded into the still, the lid is closed, and the still is ignited to begin distillation. After liquid begins to flow from the condenser, the liquid flows to the four-way valve and from the outlet of the four-way valve along the guide pipe into the measuring cylinder. When the volume of the distillate in the measuring cylinder reaches a certain level, the four-way valve is switched so that its inlet is connected to the outlet of the middle-stage distillate. Then, the valve at the bottom of the measuring cylinder is opened to allow the distillate to enter the collecting tank 1 (the distillate can be evenly sprinkled on the surface of the still for re-distillation with the next batch of mash, or it can be stored separately for a long time and used as a base for blending). After the inlet of the four-way valve is connected to the outlet of the middle-stage distillate, the liquid flows along the guide pipe into the observation cylinder to observe the foam, and then flows from the observation cylinder into the collecting tank 1. Once the bubbles in the observation tank disappear, immediately switch the four-way valve to connect its inlet with the tail liquid outlet, allowing the tail liquid to flow along the guide pipe into the tail liquid collection tank 1 (the tail liquid can be placed at the bottom of the pot for re-distillation with the next batch of mash, or used for maintaining the cellar, cellar mud, returning to the cellar for fermentation, etc.).

[0048] To dispense the wine, simply open the valve on the wine outlet pipe 4 at the bottom of barrel 1.

[0049] Other aspects of this utility model that are not detailed herein are all conventional techniques known to those skilled in the art.

[0050] It should be noted that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0051] The scope of protection of this utility model is not limited to the technical solutions disclosed in the specific embodiments. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multifunctional transfer container for brewing, characterized in that: It includes several detachably connected barrels; each barrel is a square hollow structure with a receiving port at the top and a dispensing pipe with a valve at the bottom; a top cover is detachably installed at the top of the receiving port, and lifting rings are installed at the four corners of the top of the barrel; support feet are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the barrel; a ring-shaped metal plate is fixed to the outer wall of the barrel, and several magnets are embedded in the outer side of the metal plate, allowing adjacent barrels to be detachably connected by magnets; a covering structure is installed inside the receiving port to prevent dust and the loss of ethanol and aroma.

2. The multifunctional transfer container for brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The covering structure includes an inner cover, which is disposed inside the wine inlet. An arc-shaped wine inlet hole 1 is provided on the front side of the inner cover. An arc-shaped plate is suspended above the rear side of the inner cover. The outer edge of the arc-shaped plate is bent downward and fixed to the top edge of the inner cover. A rotating cover is rotatably installed between the inner cover and the arc-shaped plate to cover the wine inlet hole 1. Several wine inlet holes 2 are provided on the rotating cover at a position directly below the arc-shaped plate. The wine inlet holes 2 can move away from directly below the arc-shaped plate as the rotating cover rotates and move sequentially to directly above the wine inlet hole 1 to communicate with the wine inlet hole 1. A rotating shaft is vertically fixed on the top of the rotating cover. The lower end of the rotating shaft penetrates the rotating cover downward and is rotatably installed on the top of the inner cover.

3. The multifunctional transfer container for brewing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating cover is made of a transparent plate.

4. The multifunctional transfer container for brewing according to claim 2, characterized in that: A knob is installed at the upper end of the rotating shaft.

5. The multifunctional transfer container for brewing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner cap is placed on a pre-set annular protrusion on the inner wall of the wine inlet.

6. The multifunctional transfer container for brewing according to claim 5, characterized in that: At least one groove or protrusion is provided on the upper surface of the annular protrusion; correspondingly, a protrusion or groove is provided on the lower surface of the inner cover that corresponds one-to-one with the groove or protrusion and can be engaged with each other.

7. The multifunctional transfer container for brewing according to claim 2, characterized in that: A perforated filter cylinder is detachably connected to the bottom of the inner cover, and a cylindrical filter cloth is fitted inside the filter cylinder; the wine inlet is located at the top inside the filter cylinder.

8. The multifunctional transfer container for brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: An online alcohol concentration detector is installed on the barrel.

9. The multifunctional transfer container for brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several metal heat dissipation fins are installed at the bottom of the barrel.

10. The multifunctional transfer container for brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Label slots for inserting labels are provided on the side wall of the barrel.

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