A discharge device facilitating retort loading

By designing a discharge device that includes a conveyor and sensors, the problems of high labor intensity and low efficiency in traditional loading methods have been solved. This has enabled automated lifting and uniform spreading of the mash, meeting the production needs of modern wineries and reducing labor costs.

CN224529891UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21SHANXI XINGHUA FENHE BREWERY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANXI XINGHUA FENHE BREWERY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-24
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional steaming methods rely on manual operation, which is labor-intensive and inefficient, making it difficult to meet the large-scale production needs of modern wineries, and labor costs are increasing year by year.

Method used

Design a discharge device that includes a conveyor frame, a discharge hopper, and sensors. The device conveys the mash through a conveyor chain and uses sensors to control the quantitative discharge, thereby achieving automation and uniform distribution and reducing the physical exertion of workers.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic lifting and directional discharge of fermented mash, reduces labor intensity, improves loading efficiency, meets the needs of large-scale production, and reduces the number of workers and costs, while ensuring uniform distribution of materials and operational safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a convenient to install the discharging device of steamer, including conveying frame, conveying frame includes horizontal material receiving section conveying frame, with the lifting section conveying frame, the head of conveying frame is provided with head sprocket and tail sprocket respectively, and the winding conveying chain board between head sprocket and tail sprocket, the material receiving section conveying frame top is provided with material receiving hopper, and the material receiving section conveying frame below is provided with slewing bearing rotation connection in ground, and the both sides of the middle part of lifting section conveying frame are provided with support leg, and the below of support leg is provided with gyro wheel contact ground, and the front end below of lifting section conveying frame is provided with material receiving hopper and material receiving frame, and the material receiving hopper corresponds conveying and discharging position, and the material receiving frame includes the material receiving platform for placing dustpan material receiving below the outlet of material receiving hopper, and the front end of lifting section conveying frame is provided with sensor monitoring dustpan on material receiving platform. The worker only needs to material receiving, alleviates the labor intensity, and improves the speed of installing the steamer, can satisfy the large -scale production demand.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of brewing, and specifically relates to a discharge device that facilitates loading into the still. Background Technology

[0002] In the baijiu (Chinese liquor) brewing process, loading the still is a crucial step, involving the even distribution of fermented mash into the still. Traditionally, loading is primarily done manually, requiring workers to repeatedly shovel and spread the mash using winnowing baskets. This method has the following problems: 1. Workers must repeatedly bend over, shovel, and spread the mash for extended periods, resulting in high labor intensity and a high risk of fatigue and occupational injuries. 2. Manual operation has limited efficiency and is difficult to meet the large-scale production demands of modern distilleries. 3. With the increasing cost of labor each year, the reliance on manual loading places a heavy economic burden. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device with a reasonable structure, simple operation, automatic discharging capability, and convenient loading mechanism to reduce labor intensity and improve efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a discharge device that facilitates loading into the steamer.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is a discharge device that facilitates loading into a steamer. The device includes a conveyor frame, comprising a horizontal receiving section conveyor frame and an upward-extending lifting section conveyor frame connected to the front end of the receiving section conveyor frame. A head sprocket and a tail sprocket are respectively provided at the head and tail of the conveyor frame, with a conveyor chain plate wound between them. A receiving hopper is provided above the receiving section conveyor frame, and a slewing bearing is provided below the receiving section conveyor frame, rotatably connected to the ground. Support legs are provided on both sides of the middle section of the lifting section conveyor frame, with rollers contacting the ground below the support legs. A discharge hopper and a receiving frame are provided below the front end of the lifting section conveyor frame, with the discharge hopper corresponding to the material discharge position. The receiving frame includes a receiving platform located below the outlet of the discharge hopper for placing a scoop to receive material. A sensor is provided at the front end of the lifting section conveyor frame to monitor the scoop on the receiving platform. When a scoop is detected, the conveyor chain plate advances a certain distance and drops material for single-time spreading.

[0005] Furthermore, the receiving platform includes a rectangular frame with baffles spaced apart in the middle, and the rectangular frame is connected to the lifting section conveyor frame via vertical rods.

[0006] Furthermore, the discharge hopper is a flat hopper. The upper opening of the flat funnel is in the same length direction as the width of the conveyor chain plate for receiving materials, while the lower opening narrows towards the center in both length and width directions.

[0007] Furthermore, the sensor is an infrared sensor.

[0008] Furthermore, the outriggers are connected to the material receiving section conveyor frame via horizontally arranged connecting rods.

[0009] The present invention provides a discharge device that facilitates loading into a steamer, which has the following advantages: 1. The conveyor frame utilizes a slewing bearing and outrigger rollers for support, ensuring stable equipment operation while facilitating movement and position adjustment, thus meeting the loading needs of multiple stills in the same work area. Through the coordination of the conveyor chain and discharge hopper, automatic lifting and directional discharge of the mash are achieved. Workers only need to receive the material, significantly reducing physical exertion, labor intensity, and the number of workers and costs in the loading process for the distillery. Compared to manual shoveling, this greatly increases the loading speed and efficiency, meeting the demands of large-scale production.

[0010] 2. The flat discharge hopper and receiving platform design ensures even distribution of the mash during discharge, which is beneficial for the uniform spreading of material inside the still. By incorporating sensors, when the winnowing basket is detected in place, the control system drives the conveyor chain forward one set step distance, discharging only the material needed for a single spreading operation, avoiding excessive accumulation. When the winnowing basket is not detected, the chain stops conveying, preventing mash from scattering on the ground, causing waste and cleaning burden, thus improving operational safety and intelligence. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a front view of the discharge hopper of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a top view of the material receiving platform of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of this utility model in a workshop.

[0012] In the diagram: 1. Conveyor frame; 11. Receiving section conveyor frame; 12. Lifting section conveyor frame; 2. Head sprocket; 3. Tail sprocket; 4. Conveyor chain plate; 5. Receiving hopper; 6. Slewing bearing; 7. Support leg; 71. Roller; 8. Discharge hopper; 9. Receiving frame; 91. Receiving platform; 92. Vertical rod; 10. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0013] To better understand the purpose, structure, and function of this utility model, the following detailed description of a discharge device for easy loading into a steamer, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, is provided.

[0014] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a discharge device for easy loading of materials includes a conveyor frame 1. The conveyor frame 1 includes a horizontal receiving section conveyor frame 11 and a lifting section conveyor frame 12 that extends obliquely upward from the front end of the receiving section conveyor frame 11. A head sprocket 2 and a tail sprocket 3 are respectively provided at the head and tail of the conveyor frame 1. A conveyor chain plate 4 is wound between the head sprocket 2 and the tail sprocket 3. A receiving hopper 5 is provided above the receiving section conveyor frame 11, and a slewing bearing 6 is provided below the receiving section conveyor frame 11 and rotatably connected to the ground. The lifting section conveyor frame 1... Support legs 7 are provided on both sides of the middle part of 2. Rollers 71 are provided below the support legs 7 to contact the ground. A discharge hopper 8 and a receiving frame 9 are provided below the front end of the lifting section conveyor frame 12. The discharge hopper 8 corresponds to the material feeding position. The receiving frame 9 includes a receiving platform 91 located below the outlet of the discharge hopper 8 for placing a scoop to receive material. A sensor is provided at the front end of the lifting section conveyor frame 12 to monitor the scoop on the receiving platform 91. When the scoop is detected, the conveyor chain plate 4 advances a certain step distance and drops the material for single-time spreading.

[0015] In this embodiment, the support leg 7 is connected to the receiving section conveyor frame 11 via a horizontally arranged connecting rod 10, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the discharge hopper 8 is a flat hopper. The upper opening of the flat funnel is aligned with the width of the conveyor chain plate 4 in both length and width directions for receiving materials. The lower opening narrows towards the center in both length and width directions. Figure 4 As shown, the receiving platform 91 includes a rectangular frame with baffles spaced apart in the middle. The rectangular frame is connected to the lifting section conveyor frame 12 via vertical rods 92. The sensor can be an infrared sensor.

[0016] like Figure 5 As shown, the fermented mash is mixed by a mixing device and then conveyed into the receiving hopper 5. The mash falls onto the conveyor chain plate 4 in the receiving section. Driven by the chain plate 4, the mash is conveyed to the lifting section and gradually raised to the discharge end. When the worker places the winnowing basket on the receiving platform 91, the infrared sensor detects the basket's arrival signal and feeds the signal back to the control system. The control system drives the conveyor chain plate 4 forward a set step distance, causing the corresponding amount of mash to fall into the discharge hopper 8 and evenly into the winnowing basket, completing a single quantitative discharge. Subsequently, the worker evenly sprinkles the mash from the winnowing basket into the still, completing the loading operation. When the winnowing basket is placed back on the receiving platform 91, the sensor detects again, and the conveyor chain plate 4 continues to advance one step distance, realizing cyclic quantitative discharge until one still is loaded. During the distillation of this still, the conveyor frame 1 is pushed to rotate around the slewing bearing 6 to the position of another still, continuing the loading operation.

[0017] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A discharge device for easy loading into a steamer, characterized in that, The conveyor frame (1) includes a horizontal receiving section conveyor frame (11) and an upward lifting section conveyor frame (12) that extends obliquely upward from the front end of the receiving section conveyor frame (11). The head and tail of the conveyor frame (1) are respectively provided with a head sprocket (2) and a tail sprocket (3). A conveyor chain plate (4) is wound between the head sprocket (2) and the tail sprocket (3). A receiving hopper (5) is provided above the receiving section conveyor frame (11). A slewing bearing (6) is provided below the receiving section conveyor frame (11) and rotatably connected to the ground. The middle part of the lifting section conveyor frame (12) Support legs (7) are provided on both sides, and rollers (71) are provided below the support legs (7) to contact the ground. A discharge hopper (8) and a receiving frame (9) are provided below the front end of the lifting section conveyor frame (12). The discharge hopper (8) corresponds to the material feeding position. The receiving frame (9) includes a receiving platform (91) set below the outlet of the discharge hopper (8) for placing a sieve to receive material. A sensor is set at the front end of the lifting section conveyor frame (12) to monitor the sieve on the receiving platform (91). When the sieve is detected, the conveyor chain plate (4) advances a certain step distance and drops the material for single-time spreading.

2. The discharge device for easy loading of the steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving platform (91) includes a rectangular frame with a stop bar set at intervals in the middle of the rectangular frame. The rectangular frame is connected to the lifting section conveyor frame (12) through a vertical bar (92).

3. The discharge device for easy loading of the steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge hopper (8) is a flat hopper. The upper opening of the flat funnel is in the same length direction as the width of the conveyor chain plate for receiving materials, and the lower opening narrows towards the center in both length and width directions.

4. The discharge device for easy loading of the steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor is an infrared sensor.

5. The discharge device for facilitating loading of a steamer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The support leg (7) is connected to the receiving section conveyor frame (11) via a horizontally set connecting rod (10).