A liquor distilling device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of brewing technology, and in particular to a baijiu distillation device, comprising a still (a type of Chinese liquor) on an upper layer and an air-cooled tank on a lower layer. The still includes a still bottom, a still body, and a still lid. A fixed frame is provided on the upper layer, and the still bottom is fixedly embedded in the fixed frame. A steam coil is provided at the bottom of the still bottom. One end of the still body is electrically connected to the still bottom. The still lid is located on the end of the still body away from the still bottom, and a spray coil is provided inside the still lid. A distillation tube is provided on the still lid, one end of which is electrically connected to and fixedly connected to the still lid, and the other end of which is electrically connected to the air-cooled tank. The discharge end of the air-cooled tank is provided with a receiving mechanism, which includes a distillation trough, a movable joint, and a guide groove. The distillation trough is fixedly connected to the air-cooled tank, and the bottom of the distillation trough is rotatably connected to the movable joint. Multiple slots are provided in the guide groove. This utility model discloses a liquor distillation device that can improve the efficiency of liquor collection, reduce splashing and leakage of liquor, and facilitate the observation of liquor by staff.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brewing technology, and in particular to a distillation apparatus for baijiu (Chinese liquor). Background Technology

[0002] Baijiu brewing is a complex and exquisite craft, with the distillation process playing a crucial role and having a profound impact on the quality, flavor, and taste of the baijiu. After distillation, the liquor is discharged from air-cooled tanks, and the quantity and quality of the distillate are determined according to the quality and alcohol content requirements of different batches. During the collection process, the liquor is collected by observing the "bloom" (the appearance of white foam on the surface) and tasting it, supplemented by alcohol meter measurements to control the alcohol content.

[0003] Traditional methods involve placing a bowl, ladle, or white cloth on top of the distillation container to collect the liquor, which is cumbersome and reduces work efficiency. Furthermore, the impact of the liquor during collection can easily cause splashing, and there is also a risk of spillage during collection and transfer. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a liquor distillation device that improves the efficiency of liquor collection, reduces splashing and leakage, and facilitates observation of the liquor by staff.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A distillation apparatus for baijiu (Chinese liquor) includes a still in the upper layer and an air-cooled tank in the lower layer.

[0007] The still includes a still bottom, a still body, and a still lid. A fixing frame is provided on the upper layer, and the still bottom is fixedly embedded within the fixing frame. A steam coil is provided at the bottom of the still bottom. One end of the still body is electrically connected to the still bottom. The still lid covers the end of the still body away from the still bottom to close the opening of the still body. A spray coil is provided inside the still lid. A distillation tube is provided on the still lid, one end of which is electrically connected to and fixedly connected to the still lid, and the other end is electrically connected to the air-cooling tank.

[0008] The air-cooled tank is equipped with a wine receiving mechanism at its discharge end. The wine receiving mechanism includes a wine collection trough, a movable joint, and a guide trough. The wine collection trough is fixedly connected to the air-cooled tank to receive the wine discharged from the air-cooled tank. The bottom of the wine collection trough is rotatably connected to the movable joint, which is equipped with a switch valve. The guide trough is mounted on the end of the movable joint away from the wine collection trough, and has multiple slots to receive wines of different qualities. Each slot is connected to a corresponding wine storage tank through a discharge pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper layer is provided with a lifting mechanism for raising and lowering the steamer lid, and a metal flexible tube is provided in the middle of the distillation tube to cooperate with the raising and lowering of the steamer lid.

[0010] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting arm, a traction rope, and a winch. The lifting arm is fixedly installed on the upper layer, and the traction rope is slidably connected to the lifting arm through a pulley block. One end of the traction rope is connected to the steamer cover, and the other end is connected to the winch.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom of the steamer body is provided with support wheels so that the steamer body can slide on the fixed frame after being raised;

[0012] The end face of the bottom of the steamer away from the steam coil is recessed with a sealing groove, and the steamer body can be embedded in the sealing groove. The two side walls of the steamer body near the bottom of the steamer are provided with buckles. The middle part of the buckle is rotatably connected to the steamer body. One end of the buckle is rotatably provided with a locking shaft. One end of the locking shaft can pass through the bottom of the steamer and the steamer body in sequence to fix the steamer body on the bottom of the steamer. The end of the buckle away from the locking shaft is a handle.

[0013] Furthermore, the movable joint includes a first bend, a straight pipe, and a second bend. One end of the first bend is rotatably connected to and in communication with the wine-collecting tank, and the other end is in communication with the straight pipe. The end of the straight pipe away from the first bend is in communication with the second bend, and the end of the second bend away from the straight pipe faces the guide groove.

[0014] Furthermore, a guide pool is provided at the bottom of the guide groove, and the movable joint can be aligned with the guide pool by rotating it. A tail wine tank is provided below the guide pool, and the guide pool is connected to the tail wine tank through a conduit.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] After sprinkling a small amount of rice husks at the bottom of the still, a layer of fermented mash is laid on top. Steam is used to heat the still through a steam coil, thereby distilling the mash. During the distillation process, water is evenly replenished through a spray coil to fully gelatinize the mash, which is beneficial for the saccharification and fermentation process in the next step. The liquid from the still is discharged through a distillation tube into an air-cooled tank for cooling. The liquid discharged from the air-cooled tank can flow into the distillation tank, allowing the staff to observe the quality of the liquid in the tank. Because the movable joint rotates relative to the distillation tank, the staff can rotate the movable joint to the appropriate angle according to the quality of the liquid, so that the liquid enters the tank opening 421 and flows out into the corresponding storage tank. The cooling tank and the distillation tank have a certain height difference, which makes it easy for the staff to "observe the grains and collect the liquor". At the same time, the action of the distillation tank can prevent the liquid from splashing onto the ground due to impact. It also makes it easy for the staff to use an alcohol meter and thermometer to measure the alcohol content of the liquor. The distillation process of this utility model is simple and quick to operate, improving the efficiency of distillation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a liquor distillation apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the still structure of a preferred embodiment of the liquor distillation apparatus of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the receiving mechanism of a liquor distillation apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the guide groove structure of a liquor distillation apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram, 1-still, 11-bottom of still, 111-steam coil, 12-still body, 121-support wheel, 13-still cover, 131-spray coil, 132-distillation tube, 133-metal hose, 14-bucket, 141-locking shaft, 142-handle, 2-air-cooled tank, 3-fixed frame, 4-distillation tank, 41-movable joint, 410-switch valve, 411-first bend, 42-guide trough, 421-trough opening, 43-storage tank, 44-guide pool, 441-conduit pipe, 45-tail liquor tank, 5-lifting arm, 51-traction rope, 52-winner, 53-pulley block. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have a component in between. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0025] Please also see Figures 1 to 4 A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a liquor distillation apparatus, comprising a still 1 disposed on the upper layer and an air-cooled tank 2 disposed on the lower layer.

[0026] The still 1 includes a still bottom 11, a still body 12, and a still cover 13. A fixing frame 3 is provided on the upper layer, and the still bottom 11 is fixedly embedded in the fixing frame 3. A steam coil 111 is provided at the bottom of the still bottom 11. In this embodiment, the steam coil 111 is connected to a steam pipeline, and a second switch valve is provided at the inlet end of the steam coil 111, so as to uniformly supply steam to the still 1, so that the mash is evenly heated to increase the alcohol content and increase the yield of good quality liquor.

[0027] One end of the steamer body 12 is electrically connected to the bottom 11. The steamer lid 13 is placed on the end of the steamer body 12 away from the bottom 11 to close the opening of the steamer body 12. A spray coil 131 is installed inside the steamer lid 13. The spray coil 131 is connected to the water supply line, and a third switch valve is installed at the inlet end of the spray coil 131. During the steaming process, the spray coil 131 can evenly replenish water, so that the grain can be fully gelatinized, which is conducive to the saccharification and fermentation of the next process.

[0028] The steamer lid 13 is provided with a distillation tube 132. One end of the distillation tube 132 is connected to and fixedly connected to the steamer lid 13, and the other end is connected to the air-cooling tank 2. In this embodiment, the distillation tube 132 is connected to the top of the steamer lid 13.

[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the discharge end of the air-cooled tank 2 is equipped with a wine receiving mechanism, which includes a wine collection trough 4, a movable joint 41, and a guide trough 42.

[0030] The distillation tank 4 is fixedly connected to the air-cooled tank 2 to receive the liquid discharged from the air-cooled tank 2. The bottom of the distillation tank 4 is rotatably connected to the movable joint 41, which is equipped with a switch valve 410. The guide trough 42 is installed at the end of the movable joint 41 away from the distillation tank 4, and has multiple slots 421 to receive liquids of different qualities. Each slot 421 is connected to a corresponding storage tank 43 through a discharge pipe 422. In this embodiment, the distillation tank 4 and the guide trough 42 are fixedly connected to the air-cooled tank 2 through a connecting frame 46.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, the movable connector 41 includes a first bend 411, a straight pipe 412, and a second bend 413. One end of the first bend 411 is rotatably connected to and in communication with the distillation tank 4, and the other end is in communication with the straight pipe 412. The end of the straight pipe 412 away from the first bend 411 is in communication with the second bend 413, and the end of the second bend 413 away from the straight pipe 412 faces the guide groove 42. In this embodiment, the first bend 411 can be rotatably connected to the distillation tank 4 via a bearing.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a guide pool 44 is provided at the bottom of the guide trough 42. The rotating movable joint 41 can be aligned with the guide pool 44. A tail wine tank 45 is provided below the guide pool 44. The guide pool 44 is connected to the tail wine tank 45 through a conduit 441. In this embodiment, the conduit 441 is equipped with a valve to shut off the flow in time when the quality of the wine changes.

[0033] In this embodiment, the guide pool 44 is located on one side of the guide groove 42. By rotating the movable joint 41, the second bent pipe 413 is aligned with the guide pool 44, and the wine in the guide pool 44 is collected through the tail wine tank 45.

[0034] In this embodiment, a small amount of rice husks is sprinkled on the bottom 11 of the still, followed by a layer of fermented mash. Steam is used to heat the still 1 through the steam coil 111, thereby distilling the mash. During the distillation process, water is evenly replenished through the spray coil to fully gelatinize the mash, which is beneficial for the saccharification and fermentation process in the next step. The liquor from the still 1 is discharged into the air-cooled tank 2 through the distillation tube 132 for cooling. The liquor discharged from the air-cooled tank 2 can flow into the distillation tank 4, allowing the staff to observe the quality of the liquor in the distillation tank 4. Due to the movable joint 41 and the distillation tank 4... The rotating mechanism allows staff to adjust the movable joint 41 to a suitable angle based on the quality of the liquor, enabling the liquor to enter the trough 421 and flow into the corresponding storage tank 43. The cooling tank 3 and the liquor extraction trough 4 have a certain height difference, facilitating staff to "observe the flow and extract the liquor." Furthermore, the liquor extraction trough 4 prevents the liquor from splashing onto the ground due to impact, and allows staff to easily measure the alcohol content of the liquor using an alcohol meter and thermometer. This embodiment features a simple and quick liquor extraction process, improving extraction efficiency.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the upper layer is equipped with a lifting mechanism for raising and lowering the steamer lid 13, and a metal flexible tube 133 is provided in the middle of the distillation tube 132 to cooperate with the raising and lowering of the steamer lid 13.

[0036] The lifting mechanism includes a lifting arm 5, a traction rope 51, and a winch 52. The lifting arm 5 is fixedly installed on the upper layer. The traction rope 51 is slidably connected to the lifting arm 5 through a pulley block 53. One end of the traction rope 51 is connected to the steamer cover 13, and the other end is connected to the winch 52.

[0037] Under the action of the winch 52, the traction rope 51 can be wound up or released. When the traction rope 51 is wound up on the winch 52, the still cover 13 can be lifted, so that material can be added to the still body 12. When the winch 52 releases the traction rope 51, the still cover 13 can close the still body 12 under its own weight to carry out distillation.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, the bottom of the steamer body 12 is provided with a support wheel 121 so that it can slide on the fixed frame 3 after the steamer body 12 is lifted.

[0039] A sealing groove is recessed on the end face of the bottom of the steamer 11 away from the steam coil 111. The steamer body 12 can be embedded in the sealing groove. Buckles 14 are provided on both side walls of the steamer body 12 near the bottom of the steamer 11. The middle part of the buckle 14 is rotatably connected to the steamer body 12. A locking shaft 141 is rotatably provided on one end of the buckle 14. One end of the locking shaft 141 can be sequentially inserted through the bottom of the steamer 11 and the steamer body 12 to fix the steamer body 12 on the bottom of the steamer 11. The end of the buckle 14 away from the locking shaft 141 is a handle 142.

[0040] After the still lid 13 is lifted, the handle 142 is turned, and the locking shaft 141 can be separated from the still bottom 11 and the still body 12. The still body 12 can be moved out of the still bottom 11 by a forklift, so that after the distillation is completed, the still body 12 can be unloaded into the hopper, and the mash in the still body 12 can be cooled by the conveyor belt, added with yeast, and transferred to the stacking area for fermentation.

[0041] The distillation process of the baijiu distillation apparatus in this embodiment is as follows:

[0042] After sprinkling a small amount of rice husks on the bottom 11 of the still, a layer of fermented mash is laid on top. Steam is used to heat the still 1 through the steam coil 111, thereby distilling the fermented mash. During the distillation process, water is evenly replenished through the spray coil to fully gelatinize the fermented mash, which is conducive to the saccharification and fermentation in the next process. The liquor from the still 1 is discharged into the air-cooled tank 2 through the distillation tube 132 for cooling.

[0043] The wine discharged from the air-cooled tank 2 flows into the collection tank 4. Workers observe and measure the wine in the collection tank 4, and adjust the movable connector 41 to the appropriate angle based on the wine's quality, allowing the wine to enter the tank opening 421 and flow out into the corresponding storage tank 43. For the tail liquor, the movable connector 41 is rotated to align the second bend 413 with the guide pool 44, and the wine in the guide pool 44 is collected through the tail liquor tank 45.

Claims

1. A distillation apparatus for baijiu (Chinese liquor), characterized in that, It includes a still (1) located on the upper layer and an air-cooled tank (2) located on the lower layer. The still (1) includes a still bottom (11), a still body (12), and a still lid (13). The upper layer is provided with a fixing frame (3). The still bottom (11) is fixedly embedded in the fixing frame (3). A steam coil (111) is provided at the bottom of the still bottom (11). One end of the still body (12) can be connected to the still bottom (11). The still lid (13) covers the end of the still body (12) away from the still bottom (11) to close the opening of the still body (12). A spray coil (131) is provided inside the still lid (13). A distillation tube (132) is provided on the still lid (13). One end of the distillation tube (132) is connected to the still lid (13) and fixedly connected to the still lid (13). The other end is connected to the air-cooled tank (2). The air-cooled tank (2) is provided with a wine receiving mechanism at its discharge end. The wine receiving mechanism includes a wine collection trough (4), a movable joint (41), and a guide trough (42). The wine collection trough (4) is fixedly connected to the air-cooled tank (2) to receive the wine discharged from the air-cooled tank (2). The bottom of the wine collection trough (4) is rotatably connected to the movable joint (41). The movable joint (41) is provided with a switch valve (410). The guide trough (42) is mounted on the end of the movable joint (41) away from the wine collection trough (4). The guide trough (42) is provided with multiple slots (421) to receive wine of different qualities. Each slot (421) is connected to the corresponding wine storage tank (43) through a discharge pipe (422).

2. The distillation apparatus for baijiu (Chinese liquor) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper layer is provided with a lifting mechanism for raising and lowering the steamer lid (13), and a metal flexible tube (133) is provided in the middle of the distillation tube (132) to cooperate with the raising and lowering of the steamer lid (13).

3. The distillation apparatus for baijiu (Chinese liquor) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes a lifting arm (5), a traction rope (51), and a winch (52). The lifting arm (5) is fixedly installed on the upper layer. The traction rope (51) is slidably connected to the lifting arm (5) through a pulley block (53). One end of the traction rope (51) is connected to the steamer cover (13), and the other end is connected to the winch (52).

4. The distillation apparatus for baijiu (Chinese liquor) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the steamer body (12) is provided with a support wheel (121) so that it can slide on the fixed frame (3) after the steamer body (12) is lifted. The end face of the bottom of the steamer (11) away from the steam coil (111) is provided with a sealing groove. The steamer body (12) can be embedded in the sealing groove. The two side walls of the steamer body (12) near the bottom of the steamer (11) are provided with buckles (14). The middle part of the buckle (14) is rotatably connected to the steamer body (12). One end of the buckle (14) is rotatably provided with a locking shaft (141). One end of the locking shaft (141) can be sequentially inserted into the bottom of the steamer (11) and the steamer body (12) to fix the steamer body (12) on the bottom of the steamer (11). The end of the buckle (14) away from the locking shaft (141) is a handle (142).

5. The distillation apparatus for baijiu (Chinese liquor) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable connector (41) includes a first bend (411), a straight pipe (412), and a second bend (413). One end of the first bend (411) is rotatably connected to and in communication with the wine-collecting tank (4), and the other end is in communication with the straight pipe (412). The end of the straight pipe (412) away from the first bend (411) is in communication with the second bend (413), and the end of the second bend (413) away from the straight pipe (412) faces the guide groove (42).

6. The distillation apparatus for baijiu (Chinese liquor) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the guide groove (42) is provided with a guide pool (44). The movable joint (41) can be aligned with the guide pool (44) by rotating it. The tail wine tank (45) is provided below the guide pool (44). The guide pool (44) is connected to the tail wine tank (45) through a conduit (441).

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