A liquor storage device

By introducing pressure sensors, oxygen monitoring sensors, and temperature sensors into the liquor storage device, combined with an observation window and control module, the problem of not being able to monitor the liquor condition in real time in existing technologies has been solved, thus improving the scientific nature and quality of liquor storage.

CN224546851UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24LIU LINGZUI BREWING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521782281.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-21
Publication Date
2026-07-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-21

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Technical Problem

Existing baijiu storage devices lack multiple monitoring and observation windows for the liquor, making it impossible to monitor the specific condition of the liquor in real time.

Method used

A liquor storage device was designed, comprising a barrel, a sealing cap, a pressure sensor, an oxygen monitoring sensor, a temperature sensor, and a control module. The liquor condition can be directly observed through an observation window, and the pressure, oxygen content, and temperature can be monitored in real time. The control module also features display and alarm functions.

Benefits of technology

This technology has enabled a scientific improvement in the storage process of baijiu (Chinese liquor), allowing for the rapid detection of abnormalities and ensuring the quality and safety of the liquor.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of liquor storage devices, comprising: barrel, hollow cylindrical pipe, sealing cover, pressure sensor, oxygen monitoring sensor, temperature sensor and control module;Barrel top surface middle position is open and is fixedly connected with hollow cylindrical pipe;Hollow cylindrical pipe top is connected with sealing cover;Sealing cover middle position is equipped with observation port and is equipped with sealingly connected observation window;Sealing cover is equipped with liquid inlet one and multiple exhaust ports, and liquid inlet one is connected with liquid inlet pipe;Barrel side surface is equipped with recess;Pressure sensor, oxygen monitoring sensor and temperature sensor are fixedly connected with barrel and located in recess;Control module is equipped with barrel outside;Pressure sensor, oxygen monitoring sensor and temperature sensor are electrically connected with control module respectively;Through barrel top setting observation window, observe liquor;Through sensor, barrel pressure, barrel oxygen and liquor temperature monitoring, ensure the quality of liquor.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of liquor storage technology, and in particular to a liquor storage device. Background Technology

[0002] As a crucial link in the baijiu production process that affects the final quality, the rationality and scientific nature of the equipment used for baijiu storage directly relate to the aging effect, flavor stability, and safe storage of the liquor. In the traditional baijiu brewing industry, the development of storage equipment has evolved from simple containers to specialized equipment, reflecting the industry's deepening understanding of storage principles.

[0003] Existing baijiu storage devices, such as CN215708720U, disclose a baijiu storage device for baijiu brewing, comprising a tank body, a tank lid, a discharge port, a disc, a rotating shaft, a support frame, a fixing structure, casters, and a pushing structure. The tank body has a lid fixedly mounted on its top, a discharge port fixedly mounted on one side, a disc fixedly mounted on its surface, a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the disc, a fixed connection between the disc and the support frame, casters fixedly mounted on the bottom of the support frame, and a pushing structure on one side of the tank body. This invention, by incorporating this fixing structure, allows workers to rotate the tank to a certain angle when cleaning, facilitating the pouring out of the liquid, simplifying operation. However, existing technologies do not perform multiple monitoring functions on the liquid inside the storage device, nor do they include an observation window, making it impossible to monitor the specific condition of the liquid.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art urgently need to provide a liquor storage device that monitors the liquor and has an observation window. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a liquor storage device to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] A liquor storage device includes: a barrel body, a hollow cylindrical tube, a sealing cap, a pressure sensor, an oxygen monitoring sensor, a temperature sensor, and a control module; the top surface of the barrel body has an opening in the middle and is fixedly connected to the hollow cylindrical tube; the top end of the hollow cylindrical tube is detachably connected to the sealing cap; the sealing cap has an observation port in the middle and a sealed observation window; the sealing cap also has a liquid inlet and multiple vents, the liquid inlet being connected to an inlet pipe; a groove is formed on the side of the barrel body; the pressure sensor, the oxygen monitoring sensor, and the temperature sensor are fixedly connected to the barrel body and located within the groove; the control module is disposed on the outside of the barrel body; the pressure sensor, the oxygen monitoring sensor, and the temperature sensor are electrically connected to the control module respectively.

[0007] Preferably, the barrel body includes an inner barrel body and an outer barrel body nested together; the top of the inner barrel body is open and its upper and lower ends are fixedly connected to the outer barrel body; a hollow interlayer is formed between the periphery of the inner barrel body and the outer barrel body; the middle position of the top surface of the outer barrel body is open and fixedly connected to the hollow cylindrical tube; the bottom surfaces of the inner barrel body and the outer barrel body are provided with corresponding liquid outlets, and the liquid outlets are connected to liquid outlet pipes; the control module is fixed to the outside of the outer barrel body.

[0008] Preferably, a second liquid inlet and a first liquid outlet are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the side of the outer barrel; a spiral pipe is provided inside the hollow interlayer; the liquid inlet of the spiral pipe is connected to the second liquid inlet, and the liquid outlet of the spiral pipe is connected to the first liquid outlet.

[0009] Preferably, the groove includes a placement groove one and a placement groove two formed on the side of the inner barrel; the placement groove one is close to the top of the inner barrel, and the placement groove two is close to the middle of the inner barrel; the pressure sensor and the oxygen monitoring sensor are fixedly connected to the inner barrel and located in the placement groove one; the temperature sensor is fixedly connected to the inner barrel and located in the placement groove two.

[0010] Preferably, a circular ring is fixedly connected to the outer side of the hollow cylindrical tube; the top surface of the circular ring has multiple concentric circular grooves; a circular ring is fixedly connected to the bottom edge of the sealing cover; the bottom surface of the sealing cover has multiple circular grooves corresponding to the circular grooves; the sealing cover has multiple through holes, which are located between adjacent circular grooves; the circular ring has multiple through holes corresponding to the through holes; and a sealing ring is provided in the circular grooves and the circular grooves.

[0011] Preferably, one of the exhaust ports is detachably connected to a water seal valve.

[0012] Preferably, an alarm light is detachably connected to the outer side of the outer barrel; the alarm light is electrically connected to the control module.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom surface of the outer barrel is fixedly connected with multiple support legs.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a liquor storage device with the following beneficial effects: By setting an observation window on the sealed cap at the top of the barrel, the clarity, color, liquid level, and sedimentation of the wine can be directly observed, allowing for the quick detection of any abnormalities visible to the naked eye.

[0015] By installing pressure sensors, oxygen monitoring sensors, and temperature sensors, the pressure, oxygen content, and temperature of the wine inside the container can be monitored in real time. The combination of these three sensors can significantly improve the scientific nature of wine storage and ensure the quality of the wine. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a front view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the sealing cap of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a top view of the sealing cover of this utility model.

[0018] Wherein: 1 is the barrel body; 101 is the inner barrel body; 1001 is the first placement slot; 1002 is the second placement slot; 102 is the outer barrel body; 1021 is the second liquid inlet; 1022 is the first liquid outlet; 2 is the hollow cylindrical tube; 3 is the sealing cap; 301 is the first liquid inlet; 302 is the vent; 303 is the first through hole; 304 is the second annular groove; 4 is the pressure sensor; 5 is the oxygen monitoring sensor; 6 is the temperature sensor; 7 is the control module; 8 is the observation window; 9 is the liquid inlet pipe; 10 is the liquid outlet pipe; 11 is the spiral pipe; 12 is the first annular component; 1201 is the second through hole; 13 is the second annular component; 14 is the water seal valve; 15 is the alarm light; 16 is the support leg; 17 is the sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] like Figure 1-2As shown, a liquor storage device includes: a barrel body 1, a hollow cylindrical tube 2, a sealing cap 3, a pressure sensor 4, an oxygen monitoring sensor 5, a temperature sensor 6, and a control module 7; the top surface of the barrel body 1 has an opening in the middle and is fixedly connected to the hollow cylindrical tube 2; the top of the hollow cylindrical tube 2 is detachably connected to the sealing cap 3; the sealing cap 3 has an observation port in the middle and a sealed observation window 8; the sealing cap 3 also has a liquid inlet 301 and multiple exhaust ports 302, and the liquid inlet 301 is connected to an inlet pipe 9; a groove is formed on the side of the barrel body 1; the pressure sensor 4, the oxygen monitoring sensor 5, and the temperature sensor 6 are fixedly connected to the barrel body 1 and located in the groove; the control module 7 is located on the outside of the barrel body 1; the pressure sensor 4, the oxygen monitoring sensor 5, and the temperature sensor 6 are electrically connected to the control module 7 respectively.

[0022] In this invention, the top of the hollow cylindrical tube 2 is higher than the top surface of the barrel 1; both the barrel 1 and the hollow cylindrical tube 2 are cylindrical, and the top surface of the sealing cap 3 is circular; the observation port, the liquid inlet 301, and the exhaust port 302 are located at the upper end of the opening at the top of the hollow cylindrical tube 2; the end face of the placement groove 1001 of the barrel 1 facing the direction of the wine liquid has an opening, allowing air from the upper part of the wine liquid to circulate into the placement groove 1001, thereby detecting the pressure and oxygen content inside the barrel 1; the detection end of the temperature sensor 6 passes through the side of the barrel 1 and is located inside the barrel 1 directly opposite the wine liquid. The device includes a contact measurement window 8, preferably made of tempered glass with an anti-fog coating; a control module 7 for collecting monitoring information from the pressure sensor 4, oxygen monitoring sensor 5, and temperature sensor 6, and a display screen for displaying the temperature, pressure, and oxygen concentration inside the tank; the control module 7 is first preset with ranges for temperature, pressure, and oxygen concentration values. When the values ​​are within the range, the display screen shows green text; when the monitored values ​​are inconsistent with the preset range values, the display screen shows red text.

[0023] In this invention, by setting an observation window 8 on the sealing cap 3 at the top of the barrel 1, the clarity, color, liquid level, and sedimentation of the wine can be directly observed, and any abnormalities visible to the naked eye can be quickly detected. By setting a pressure sensor 4, an oxygen monitoring sensor 5, and a temperature sensor 6, the pressure inside the barrel 1, the oxygen content inside the barrel 1, and the temperature of the wine inside the barrel 1 can be monitored in real time. The combination of these three sensors can significantly improve the scientific nature of wine storage and ensure the quality of the wine.

[0024] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 1-2As shown, the barrel 1 includes an inner barrel 101 and an outer barrel 102 nested together; the top of the inner barrel 101 is open and its upper and lower ends are fixedly connected to the outer barrel 102; a hollow interlayer is formed between the periphery of the inner barrel 101 and the outer barrel 102; the middle position of the top surface of the outer barrel 102 is open and fixedly connected to the hollow cylindrical tube 2; the bottom surfaces of the inner barrel 101 and the outer barrel 102 are provided with corresponding liquid outlets, and the liquid outlets are connected to liquid outlet pipes 10; the control module 7 is fixed to the outside of the outer barrel 102.

[0025] In this invention, the top inner surface of the outer barrel 102 is flush with the bottom end of the hollow cylindrical tube 2; the diameter of the opening on the top surface of the inner barrel 101 is larger than the diameter of the opening on the top surface of the outer barrel 102; the hollow interlayer is used to install cooling pipes to cool the wine.

[0026] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, the upper and lower ends of the outer barrel 102 are respectively provided with a liquid inlet 1021 and a liquid outlet 1022; a spiral pipe 11 is provided in the hollow interlayer; the liquid inlet of the spiral pipe 11 is connected to the liquid inlet 1021, and the liquid outlet of the spiral pipe 11 is connected to the liquid outlet 1022.

[0027] In this invention, during use, a liquid pump is connected to the inlet of the spiral pipe 11 at the second liquid inlet 1021. The liquid pump is connected to the control module 7. When the temperature exceeds a certain value, the liquid pump is started to draw coolant into the spiral pipe 11 to cool the wine in the inner barrel 101, thereby ensuring the quality of the wine. The outlet of the spiral pipe 11 at the first liquid outlet 1022 is connected to one end of the drain pipe, and the other end of the drain pipe is sealed. After the temperature of the wine in the inner barrel 101 returns to normal, the other end of the drain pipe is opened to discharge the coolant.

[0028] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the groove includes a placement groove 1001 and a placement groove 2 1002 formed on the side of the inner barrel 101; the placement groove 1001 is close to the top of the inner barrel 101, and the placement groove 2 1002 is close to the middle of the inner barrel 101; the pressure sensor 4 and the oxygen monitoring sensor 5 are fixedly connected to the inner barrel 101 and located in the placement groove 1001; the temperature sensor 6 is fixedly connected to the inner barrel 101 and located in the placement groove 2 1002.

[0029] In this invention, the positions of placement tank 1001 and placement tank 2 1002 are further defined, which means that the positions of pressure sensor 4, oxygen monitoring sensor 5, and temperature sensor 6 are further defined. In use, the highest position of the wine is located at the lower end of placement tank 1001, so that pressure sensor 4 and oxygen monitoring sensor 5 are located in the gas space for monitoring. Furthermore, the positions of pressure sensor 4 and oxygen monitoring sensor 5 are far away from the inlet, outlet, and exhaust port, where airflow disturbances are large, thereby improving the accuracy of the values. Temperature sensor 6 is located in the lower middle part of the side of the inner barrel 101, meaning that the detection end of temperature sensor 6 is located in the middle of the wine, which can more accurately represent the true temperature of the wine.

[0030] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, a circular ring 12 is fixedly connected to the outside of the hollow cylindrical tube 2; the top surface of the circular ring 12 has multiple concentric circular grooves; a circular ring 2 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom edge of the sealing cover 3; the bottom surface of the sealing cover 3 has multiple circular grooves 2 304 corresponding to the circular grooves; the sealing cover 3 has multiple through holes 303, which are located between adjacent circular grooves 2 304; the circular ring 12 has multiple through holes 2 1201 corresponding to the through holes 303; a sealing ring 17 is provided in the circular grooves 1 and 2 304.

[0031] In this invention, the outer surface of the second annular component 13 is flush with the side of the sealing cap 3; the first annular component 12 and the hollow cylindrical tube 2 are integrally formed; the sealing cap 3 and the second annular component 13 are integrally formed; the top surface of the first annular component 12 is on the same plane as the top of the hollow cylindrical tube 2; the inner surface of the second annular component 13 is in close contact with the outer surface of the first annular component 12, and the bottom surface of the second annular component 13 is flush with the bottom surface of the first annular component 12; the first annular groove and the second annular groove 304 are integrally formed into annular grooves with a circular cross-section; the cross-section of the sealing ring 17 is also circular and its diameter is slightly larger than the diameter of the circular cross-section formed by the first annular groove and the second annular groove 304; two annular grooves 1 and 2 are provided respectively, which improves the overall sealing effect; after the bolt passes through the first through hole 303 and the second through hole 1201, the nut is used to tighten it, thereby squeezing the sealing ring 17 to achieve sealing.

[0032] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, a water seal valve 14 is detachably connected to an exhaust port 302.

[0033] In this invention, three vents 302 are provided. Two vents 302 are plugged with rubber stoppers to prevent venting, and the third vent 302 is threaded and threaded to the water seal valve 14. When the liquor in the barrel 1 expands due to increased temperature, the water seal valve 14 automatically vents to reduce the pressure inside the barrel and prevent excessive pressure on the barrel. When the temperature drops or the liquor is extracted, causing a decrease in pressure inside the barrel, the water in the water seal prevents outside air from entering, preventing oxidation or contamination by bacteria. When the pressure inside the barrel 1 is too high and the water seal valve 14 is insufficient to relieve the pressure in the barrel 1 in a short time, the rubber stopper is opened, and all three vents 302 vent simultaneously. Once the pressure returns to normal, the rubber stopper is plugged again to prevent contamination of the liquor.

[0034] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, an alarm light 15 is detachably connected to the outer side of the outer barrel 102; the alarm light 15 is electrically connected to the control module 7.

[0035] In this invention, when the temperature, air pressure, and oxygen concentration values ​​are higher or lower than the preset range, the alarm light 15 will sound to alert the operator.

[0036] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, multiple support legs 16 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the outer barrel 102.

[0037] In this invention, the gap between the bottom surfaces of the outer barrel 102 is increased to facilitate the discharge of the wine.

[0038] In this utility model, the height of the center of the inner bottom surface of the inner barrel 101 from the ground is lower than the height of the connection between the inner bottom surface of the inner barrel 101 and the side surface of the inner barrel 101, forming an inclined surface, which makes it easier for the wine to be discharged and reduces the residue of wine in the inner barrel 101 when the wine needs to be discharged. Figure 1 As can be seen, the outer barrel 102 has a three-layer structure, with a stainless steel layer in the middle and insulation layers on the outer and inner sides to improve the cooling effect.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0040] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A liquor storage device, characterized in that, include: Barrel body (1), hollow cylindrical tube (2), sealing cap (3), pressure sensor (4), oxygen monitoring sensor (5), temperature sensor (6) and control module (7); The top surface of the barrel (1) is open at the middle position and is fixedly connected to the hollow cylindrical tube (2); the top end of the hollow cylindrical tube (2) is detachably connected to the sealing cap (3); The sealing cover (3) has an observation port in the middle and an observation window (8) with a sealed connection; the sealing cover (3) also has a liquid inlet (301) and multiple exhaust ports (302), and the liquid inlet (301) is connected to a liquid inlet pipe (9). The side of the barrel (1) is provided with a groove; The pressure sensor (4), the oxygen monitoring sensor (5), and the temperature sensor (6) are fixedly connected to the barrel body (1) and located in the groove; The control module (7) is located on the outside of the barrel body (1); The pressure sensor (4), the oxygen monitoring sensor (5), and the temperature sensor (6) are electrically connected to the control module (7), respectively.

2. The liquor storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The barrel (1) includes an inner barrel (101) nested inside and outside and an outer barrel (102). The top of the inner barrel (101) is open and its upper and lower ends are fixedly connected to the outer barrel (102); a hollow interlayer is formed between the periphery of the inner barrel (101) and the outer barrel (102). The top surface of the outer barrel (102) is open at the middle position and is fixedly connected to the hollow cylindrical tube (2); the bottom surfaces of the inner barrel (101) and the outer barrel (102) are provided with corresponding liquid outlets, and the liquid outlets are connected to liquid outlet pipes (10). The control module (7) is fixed to the outside of the outer barrel (102).

3. The liquor storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the side of the outer barrel (102) are respectively provided with a liquid inlet two (1021) and a liquid outlet one (1022). A spiral pipe (11) is provided inside the hollow interlayer; the inlet of the spiral pipe (11) is connected to the second inlet (1021), and the outlet of the spiral pipe (11) is connected to the first outlet (1022).

4. A liquor storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The groove includes a placement groove one (1001) and a placement groove two (1002) formed on the side of the inner barrel (101). The first placement slot (1001) is located near the top of the inner barrel (101), and the second placement slot (1002) is located near the middle of the inner barrel (101). The pressure sensor (4) and oxygen monitoring sensor (5) are fixedly connected to the inner barrel (101) and located in the first placement slot (1001); the temperature sensor (6) is fixedly connected to the inner barrel (101) and located in the second placement slot (1002).

5. A liquor storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hollow cylindrical tube (2) is fixedly connected to a ring component (12) on the outside; the top surface of the ring component (12) is provided with multiple concentric ring grooves. The sealing cover (3) has a ring part 2 (13) fixedly connected to the bottom edge; the bottom surface of the sealing cover (3) has a plurality of ring grooves 2 (304) corresponding to the ring groove 1. The sealing cover (3) has multiple through holes (303), and the through holes (303) are located between adjacent annular grooves (304); The annular component 1 (12) has multiple through holes 2 (1201) corresponding to the through hole 1 (303); A sealing ring (17) is provided in the first annular groove and the second annular groove (304).

6. A liquor storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the vent ports (302) is detachably connected to a water seal valve (14).

7. A liquor storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: An alarm light (15) is detachably connected to the outer side of the outer barrel (102); The alarm light (15) is electrically connected to the control module (7).

8. A liquor storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the outer barrel (102) is fixedly connected with multiple support legs (16).

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