Wine filterability testing device

Abstract

This application relates to the field of wine testing technology, and in particular to a wine filterability testing device. The wine filterability testing device includes a filter assembly, a temperature control assembly, and a pressure control assembly. The filter assembly is configured to contain the wine to be tested; the temperature control assembly is fitted onto the filter assembly and is configured to maintain the wine to be tested in the filter assembly at a preset temperature; the pressure control assembly is configured to maintain the wine to be tested in the filter assembly at a preset pressure. This wine filterability testing device simultaneously detects the effects of temperature and pressure on wine filterability indicators, and can evaluate the filterability performance of different wines under different temperatures and pressures. This helps improve the accuracy of the test results and provides device support for improving wine composition, improving filtration conditions, and predicting filtration efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of wine testing technology, and in particular to a device for testing the filterability of wine. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the increasing diversification of the beer market and the growing segmentation of consumer groups, the taste, clarity, and stability of beer have become important indicators of consumer concern. As a crucial link in determining the quality of the final product, the stability and efficiency of the beer filtration process directly affect its flavor profile and shelf life. In actual production, the performance of the filtration system is influenced by multiple factors, including the filterability of the beer, filtration conditions, and configuration, which can easily lead to fluctuations in indicators such as decreased filtration speed, frequent clogging, and cloudy beer.

[0003] Currently, most beer companies use beer filterability testing devices to predict the filterability of the beer. However, these devices only consider the effect of pressure on the filterability of the beer, resulting in limited accuracy of the test results. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a wine filterability testing device to address the problem that the detection results are limited in accuracy when only the effect of pressure on the filterability of the wine can be detected.

[0005] A wine filterability testing device, comprising:

[0006] The filter assembly is configured to hold the wine to be tested;

[0007] A thermostat is fitted onto the filter assembly, and the thermostat is configured to maintain the wine to be tested in the filter assembly at a preset temperature.

[0008] A constant pressure component is configured to maintain a preset pressure on the wine to be tested in the filter assembly.

[0009] This wine filterability testing device simultaneously detects the effects of temperature and pressure on wine filterability indicators. It can evaluate the filterability performance of different wines under different temperatures and pressures, which helps to improve the accuracy of test results and provides device support for improving wine composition, improving filtration conditions, and predicting filtration efficiency.

[0010] In one embodiment, the temperature control component includes:

[0011] A sleeve is fitted onto the filter assembly, the sleeve having an inlet and an outlet;

[0012] A constant temperature water tank, connected to the water inlet and the water outlet; and

[0013] Drive the pump, which connects the sleeve and the constant temperature water tank.

[0014] This thermostatic component uses a driving pump to circulate water within the sleeve and the thermostatic water tank, which helps maintain temperature stability within the sleeve and thus improves the accuracy of the test results. Simultaneously, the sleeve, fitted onto the filter assembly, helps improve the uniformity of water temperature along the sleeve's axial direction, thereby enhancing the uniformity of the wine temperature within the filter assembly along the sleeve's axial direction, preventing temperature differences, and ultimately improving the accuracy and reliability of the test results.

[0015] In one embodiment, the water inlet is located near the lower end of the sleeve, and the water outlet is located near the upper end of the sleeve, so that water flows in from the water inlet at the lower end of the sleeve and then flows out from the water outlet at the upper end, which helps to ensure the uniformity of the constant temperature water in the sleeve and improve the constant temperature effect.

[0016] In one embodiment, the temperature control component further includes:

[0017] A receiving tray is fitted onto the filter assembly and located below the sleeve, the receiving tray being configured to receive condensate from the sleeve and the filter assembly.

[0018] Since the sleeve is typically filled with ice water at a temperature below 4°C, which is lower than room temperature, condensation easily forms on the surfaces of the sleeve and filter assembly. The drip tray is used to collect the condensation dripping from the sleeve and filter assembly, preventing it from falling into the wine flowing out of the filter assembly and affecting filtration test values.

[0019] In one embodiment, the temperature control component further includes:

[0020] A drain outlet is provided on the receiving plate.

[0021] The operator can easily empty the condensate in the drip tray by simply opening the drain port, without needing to disassemble the drip tray to pour out the condensate, thus improving the operator's convenience. The drain port can be a drain hole provided on the drip tray, or it can be an opening or closing spout provided on the drip tray.

[0022] In one embodiment, the constant pressure component includes:

[0023] A connecting pipe, one end of which is connected to the interior of the filter assembly, and the other end of which is used to connect to an air source;

[0024] An air supply valve is disposed on the connecting pipe, and the air supply valve is configured to control the opening and closing of the connecting pipe and the filter assembly;

[0025] A pressure reducing valve is disposed on the connecting pipe and located between the gas source valve and the filter assembly. The pressure reducing valve is configured to maintain a preset pressure within the filter assembly.

[0026] This constant pressure component can adjust the internal pressure of the filter assembly, allowing the operator to monitor the effect of different pressures on the filterability of the wine.

[0027] In one embodiment, the constant pressure component further includes:

[0028] A pressure relief valve is disposed between the pressure reducing valve and the filter assembly. The pressure relief valve is configured to relieve pressure on the filter assembly to ensure operator safety and prevent the filter assembly from being opened under high pressure and causing an explosion.

[0029] In one embodiment, the filter component includes:

[0030] The body has a receiving cavity configured to receive the wine to be tested;

[0031] A clamp is disposed below the main body and connected to the drain port of the receiving cavity;

[0032] The filter element is disposed in the fixture;

[0033] A drain valve is disposed at the lower end of the clamp, and the drain valve is configured to control the opening and closing of the clamp.

[0034] The filter assembly has a simple structure and is easy to operate and control.

[0035] In one embodiment, the filter element is detachably mounted.

[0036] The operator can replace the filter elements with different specifications to make the testing device suitable for different wines, and at the same time, it can detect the effect of different filter elements on the filterability of the wine.

[0037] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0038] A graduated cylinder is configured to collect the wine flowing out from the drain valve;

[0039] An electronic scale is configured to dock with the graduated cylinder containing the wine for weighing.

[0040] The electronic scale and graduated cylinder are used by the operator to measure the volume and weight of the wine to facilitate the calculation of test results. Simultaneously, the graduated cylinder and electronic scale can be connected to an external computer to automatically record mass data in real time during testing. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a wine filterability testing device provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0043] 100 - Filter assembly; 110 - Body; 120 - Clamp; 130 - Drain valve; 140 - Cover;

[0044] 200-Thermostatic component; 210-Sleeve; 211-Inlet; 212-Outlet; 220-Thermostatic water tank; 230-Drive pump; 240-Connecting plate; 250-Drain outlet; 260-Water pipe;

[0045] 300 - Constant pressure component; 310 - Connecting pipe; 320 - Air source valve; 330 - Pressure reducing valve; 340 - Pressure relief valve;

[0046] 400 graduated cylinder;

[0047] 500-Electronic Scale. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0049] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0050] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0051] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0052] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0053] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0054] See Figure 1 This embodiment provides a device for detecting the filterability of wine. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a wine filterability detection device provided in one embodiment of this application is shown.

[0055] The wine filterability testing device includes a filter assembly 100, a temperature control assembly 200, and a pressure control assembly 300. The filter assembly 100 is used to hold the wine to be tested. The temperature control assembly 200 is fitted onto the filter assembly 100 and can maintain the wine to be tested in the filter assembly 100 at a preset temperature. The pressure control assembly 300 can maintain the wine to be tested in the filter assembly 100 at a preset pressure.

[0056] This wine filterability testing device simultaneously detects the effects of temperature and pressure on wine filterability indicators. It can evaluate the filterability performance of different wines under different temperatures and pressures, which helps to improve the accuracy of test results and provides device support for improving wine composition, improving filtration conditions, and predicting filtration efficiency.

[0057] For example, the preset temperature is typically below 4°C, depending on the requirements of the wine. Of course, the operator can also test the continuity parameters when the wine temperature is above 4°C, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0058] In this embodiment, the alcoholic beverage can be any type of alcoholic beverage such as beer, baijiu, or red wine; this embodiment does not limit the type of alcoholic beverage.

[0059] In one embodiment, the thermostatic assembly 200 includes a sleeve 210, a thermostatic water tank 220, and a drive pump 230. The sleeve 210 is fitted onto the filter assembly 100 and has an inlet 211 and an outlet 212; the thermostatic water tank 220 is connected to the inlet 211 and the outlet 212; and the drive pump 230 is connected to the sleeve 210 and the thermostatic water tank 220.

[0060] The thermostatic component 200 circulates water between the sleeve 210 and the thermostatic water tank 220 via a driving pump 230, which helps maintain the temperature stability within the sleeve 210 and thus improves the accuracy of the test results. Simultaneously, the sleeve 210, fitted onto the filter assembly 100, helps improve the uniformity of water temperature along the axial direction of the sleeve 210, thereby improving the uniformity of the wine temperature within the filter assembly 100 along the axial direction of the sleeve 210, avoiding temperature differences, and further enhancing the accuracy and reliability of the test results.

[0061] For example, the cross-sectional shape of the sleeve 210 is set accordingly based on the cross-sectional shape of the filter assembly 100, so that the inner wall of the sleeve 210 fits against the outer wall of the filter assembly 100. The sleeve 210 has a cavity that is arranged axially around the filter assembly 100, so that when the cavity contains constant-temperature water, the filter assembly 100 is surrounded by the constant-temperature water, thereby maintaining the wine inside the filter assembly 100 at a preset temperature. Simultaneously, the sleeve 210 is an insulated sleeve 210 to reduce heat exchange between the outer wall of the sleeve 210 and the external environment.

[0062] The drive pump 230 is a peristaltic pump with adjustable flow rate. The rate of water turnover in the sleeve 210 can be adjusted according to the season, and the appropriate flow rate can also be selected according to the operator's requirements for the temperature of the wine.

[0063] The constant temperature water tank 220 can adjust the water temperature according to the operator's testing requirements to meet the operator's testing needs for assessing the effect of different temperatures on the filterability of the wine.

[0064] Furthermore, the sleeve 210 and the constant temperature water tank 220, the sleeve 210 and the drive pump 230, and the drive pump 230 and the constant temperature water tank 220 are connected by water pipes 260. Optionally, the water pipe 260 is a flexible hose to improve the adaptability of the detection device to different environments.

[0065] Specifically, the drive pump 230 can be connected between the water inlet 211 and the constant temperature water tank 220.

[0066] The inlet 211 is located near the lower end of the sleeve 210, and the outlet 212 is located near the upper end of the sleeve 210, so that water can flow in from the inlet 211 at the lower end of the sleeve 210 and then flow out from the outlet 212 at the upper end. This helps to ensure the uniformity of the constant temperature water in the sleeve 210 and improve the constant temperature effect.

[0067] In one embodiment, the thermostatic component 200 further includes a receiving tray 240, which is fitted onto the filter assembly 100 and located below the sleeve 210. The receiving tray 240 is configured to collect condensate from the sleeve 210 and the filter assembly 100. Since the sleeve 210 typically contains ice water at a temperature below 4°C, which is lower than room temperature, condensate easily forms on the surfaces of the sleeve 210 and the filter assembly 100. The receiving tray 240 is used to collect condensate dripping from the sleeve 210 and the filter assembly 100, preventing condensate from dripping into the wine flowing out of the filter assembly 100 and affecting the filtration test values.

[0068] The thermostatic component 200 also includes a drain outlet 250, which is located on the receiving plate 240. This allows the operator to easily empty the condensate in the receiving plate 240 by opening the drain outlet 250, without having to remove the receiving plate 240 to drain the condensate, thus improving the convenience of operation. The drain outlet 250 can be a drain hole on the receiving plate 240, or it can be an openable or closable spout on the receiving plate 240.

[0069] Optionally, a container such as a bucket can be placed below the drain outlet 250 to collect water. The drain outlet 250 can be normally open, or it can be manually opened by an operator according to the amount of condensate in the drip tray 240.

[0070] In one embodiment, the constant pressure assembly 300 includes a connecting pipe 310, a gas supply valve 320, and a pressure reducing valve 330. One end of the connecting pipe 310 communicates with the interior of the filter assembly 100, and the other end is used to connect to a gas source. The gas supply valve 320 is disposed on the connecting pipe 310 and configured to control the on / off connection between the connecting pipe 310 and the filter assembly 100. The pressure reducing valve 330 is disposed on the connecting pipe 310 and is located between the gas supply valve 320 and the filter assembly 100. The pressure reducing valve 330 is configured to maintain a preset pressure within the filter assembly 100. This constant pressure assembly 300 can adjust the internal pressure of the filter assembly 100 to allow the operator to detect the effect of different pressures on the filterability of the wine.

[0071] Optionally, the air supply valve 320 can be connected to external compressed air or carbon dioxide to increase or decrease the pressure of the liquor in the filter assembly 100. The compressed air here is sterile air.

[0072] The constant pressure assembly 300 also includes a pressure relief valve 340, which is disposed between the pressure reducing valve 330 and the filter assembly 100. The pressure relief valve 340 is configured to relieve pressure on the filter assembly 100 to ensure operator safety and prevent the filter assembly 100 from being opened under high pressure conditions, which could lead to an explosion.

[0073] In one embodiment, the filter assembly 100 includes a body 110, a clamp 120, a filter element, and a drain valve 130. The body 110 has a receiving cavity configured to receive the wine to be tested; the clamp 120 is disposed below the body 110 and connected to the drain port of the receiving cavity; the filter element is disposed within the clamp 120; the drain valve 130 is disposed at the lower end of the clamp 120 and configured to control the opening and closing of the clamp 120. This filter assembly 100 has a simple structure and is easy to operate and control.

[0074] The sleeve 210 is fitted onto the body 110 to control the temperature of the wine. The body 110 also has a cap 140, which is quickly connected to the body 110 to allow the operator to open or close the body 110.

[0075] The filter element is detachable, allowing the operator to replace it with different sizes to make the testing device suitable for different wines, while also detecting the effect of different filter elements on the filterability of the wine.

[0076] In addition, the clamp 120 is equipped with a sealing ring to ensure a sealing effect and prevent the wine from leaking.

[0077] The wine filterability testing device also includes a graduated cylinder 400 and an electronic scale. The graduated cylinder 400 is used to collect the wine flowing from the drain valve 130; the electronic scale is used to weigh the graduated cylinder 400 containing the wine. The electronic scale and graduated cylinder 400 are used by the operator to measure the volume and weight of the wine to calculate the test results. Simultaneously, the graduated cylinder 400 and electronic scale can be connected to an external computer to automatically record mass data in real time during testing.

[0078] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0079] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A wine body filterability detection device, characterized by, include: The filter assembly (100) is configured to contain the wine to be tested; A thermostat component (200) is fitted onto the filter assembly (100), and the thermostat component (200) is configured to maintain the wine to be tested in the filter assembly (100) at a preset temperature; The constant pressure component (300) is configured to maintain a preset pressure on the wine to be tested in the filter assembly (100).

2. The wine body filterability detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control component (200) includes: A sleeve (210) is fitted onto the filter assembly (100), the sleeve (210) having an inlet (211) and an outlet (212). A constant temperature water tank (220) is connected to the water inlet (211) and the water outlet (212); and Drive the pump (230) and connect the sleeve (210) and the constant temperature water tank (220).

3. The wine filterability detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inlet (211) is located near the lower end of the sleeve (210), and the outlet (212) is located near the upper end of the sleeve (210).

4. The wine filterability detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The temperature control component (200) also includes: A receiving plate (240) is fitted onto the filter assembly (100) and is located below the sleeve (210). The receiving plate (240) is configured to receive condensate from the sleeve (210) and the filter assembly (100).

5. The wine filterability testing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The temperature control component (200) also includes: A drain outlet (250) is provided on the receiving plate (240).

6. The wine filterability testing device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The constant pressure component (300) includes: A connecting pipe (310) is provided, one end of which is connected to the interior of the filter assembly (100), and the other end is used to connect to an air source. An air supply valve (320) is disposed on the connecting pipe (310), and the air supply valve (320) is configured to control the opening and closing of the connecting pipe (310) and the filter assembly (100); A pressure reducing valve (330) is disposed on the connecting pipe (310) and the pressure reducing valve (330) is located between the gas source valve (320) and the filter assembly (100). The pressure reducing valve (330) is configured to maintain a preset pressure in the filter assembly (100).

7. The wine filterability testing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The constant pressure component (300) also includes: A pressure relief valve (340) is disposed between the pressure reducing valve (330) and the filter assembly (100), the pressure relief valve (340) being configured to relieve pressure on the filter assembly (100).

8. The wine filterability testing device according to any one of claims 1-5 or 7, characterized in that, The filter assembly (100) includes: The body (110) has a receiving cavity configured to receive the wine to be tested; A clamp (120) is disposed below the body (110) and connected to the drain port of the receiving cavity; A filter element is disposed in the clamp (120); A drain valve (130) is disposed at the lower end of the clamp (120), and the drain valve (130) is configured to control the opening and closing of the clamp (120).

9. The wine filterability testing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The filter element is detachable.

10. The wine filterability testing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: A measuring cylinder (400) is configured to receive the wine flowing out from the drain valve (130); An electronic scale (500) is configured to weigh the measuring cylinder (400) containing the wine.

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