A soy sauce pasteurization retention tank

Abstract

The utility model relates to soy sauce production equipment technical field discloses a soy sauce pasteurization detention tank, including the jar body, the jar body inside is provided with the heat preservation layer, the jar body inside fixedly connected with the feed pipe, the jar body inside fixedly connected with the discharge pipe, the jar body bottom fixedly connected with the blowdown pipe, the jar body top fixedly connected with the maintenance window, the jar body inside is seted up and breaths, the jar body inside is seted up and thermometer mouth, the jar body inside is seted up and liquid level meter mouth, the jar body inside is seted up and sight glass mouth, the jar body inside fixedly connected with spiral flow guide plate, the jar body top fixedly connected with safety valve, in the utility model, the material is guided first in first out flow through spiral flow guide plate, and the stable temperature is maintained with the heat preservation layer, ensures that the material uniform detention sterilization, the auxiliary structure such as sealing assembly, CIP cleaning ball guarantees sealing, cleaning and pressure balance, improves the sterilization efficiency, stability and equipment maintenance convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of soy sauce production equipment, and in particular to a pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce. Background Technology

[0002] Soy sauce is a condiment made from fermented soybeans, wheat, and other raw materials. It is widely used in cooking and has a unique flavor. During the production process, soy sauce needs to undergo sterilization to remove harmful microorganisms and ensure product safety and quality. The sterilization retention tank plays a crucial role in this process, helping the soy sauce maintain an appropriate residence time after high-temperature sterilization to ensure effective sterilization.

[0003] Traditional sterilization tanks typically consist of a heating zone, a heat preservation zone, a cooling zone, and a control system. The heating zone heats the soy sauce to a set temperature using a heat source; the heat preservation zone maintains a certain temperature, ensuring the soy sauce stays at that temperature for a sufficient time to achieve sterilization; the cooling zone rapidly cools the soy sauce to ensure its quality is not affected by high temperatures; and the control system regulates and monitors the temperature and time of each process to ensure the stability of the sterilization process.

[0004] The low efficiency of traditional sterilization tanks is mainly due to their long heating and cooling processes and uneven heat transfer. Uneven heating or excessively long retention times result in some soy sauces failing to reach sufficient sterilization temperatures, while others are overheated, affecting their flavor and nutritional content. This inefficient sterilization process not only prolongs the production cycle but also impacts the taste and safety of the soy sauce, reducing its market competitiveness. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce, aiming to improve the problems of low efficiency of traditional pasteurization retention tanks, which affect the taste and safety of soy sauce and reduce the market competitiveness of the product.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce, comprising a tank body, an insulation layer inside the tank body, a feed pipe fixedly connected inside the tank body, a discharge pipe fixedly connected inside the tank body, a drain pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the tank body, a maintenance window fixedly connected to the top of the tank body, a vent inside the tank body, a thermometer port inside the tank body, a level gauge port inside the tank body, a sight glass port inside the tank body, a spiral guide plate fixedly connected inside the tank body, a safety valve fixedly connected to the top of the tank body, a CIP cleaning ball rotatably connected to the top of the tank body, and a sealing assembly inside the drain pipe.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The sewage discharge assembly includes a sealing pipe and a sealing ring. The sealing pipe is slidably connected inside the sewage discharge pipe, and the sealing ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sealing pipe.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] A support frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the tank, and a side platform is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support frame.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] Multiple support plates are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the side platform, and a fixed shaft is fixedly connected inside the support plate.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] A drive assembly is provided on the top of the support frame, and an output frame is slidably connected to the top of the support frame.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The drive assembly includes an electric actuator and a controller. The bottom of the electric actuator is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame, and the output end of the electric actuator is fixedly connected to the side wall of the output frame.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The output frame is fixedly connected to a second fixed shaft inside. A turntable is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the second fixed shaft. The mass of the turntable is reduced to the outer wall of the first fixed shaft. The top of the turntable is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing tube.

[0019] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. In this utility model, the material is first guided to flow in a first-in-first-out manner by a spiral guide plate, and a stable temperature is maintained by the heat insulation layer to ensure uniform retention and sterilization of the material; auxiliary structures such as sealing components and CIP cleaning balls ensure sealing, cleaning and pressure balance, thereby improving sterilization efficiency, stability and equipment maintenance convenience.

[0021] 2. In this utility model, the output frame is pushed by an electric push rod, and the turntable continues to rotate relative to the fixed shaft. At this time, the turntable can drive the sealing pipe to enter and exit from the inside of the sewage pipe, and the sealing ring can achieve sealing opening and closing to ensure the consistency of sterilization retention effect, thereby improving production continuity and product quality stability. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1This is a perspective view of a pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a top view of a pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a support frame for a pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce, as proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1. Tank body; 2. Insulation layer; 3. Feed pipe; 4. Discharge pipe; 5. Sewage pipe; 6. Maintenance window; 7. Level gauge port; 8. Breather port; 9. Thermometer port; 10. Sight glass port; 11. Spiral guide plate; 12. Safety valve; 13. CIP cleaning ball; 14. Support frame; 15. Side platform; 16. Support plate; 17. Fixed shaft one; 18. Electric push rod; 19. Controller; 20. Output frame; 21. Fixed shaft two; 22. Turntable; 23. Sealing pipe; 24. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] Reference Figures 1-3This utility model provides an embodiment of a soy sauce pasteurization retention tank, comprising a tank body 1. The tank body 1 contains the soy sauce material to be sterilized and provides a mounting carrier for all components, thereby forming a closed sterilization space to ensure stable retention of the material within the tank. An insulation layer 2 is provided inside the tank body 1 to reduce heat loss and maintain a sterilization temperature of 95℃±1℃, ensuring uniform and stable sterilization of the material. A feed pipe 3 is fixedly connected inside the tank body 1. The feed pipe 3, in conjunction with a spiral guide plate 11, guides the material to enter tangentially, thereby promoting a spiral flow and achieving an orderly propulsion effect. A discharge pipe 4 is fixedly connected inside the tank body 1. The discharge pipe 4, in conjunction with the spiral guide plate 11, ensures that the material entering the tank first is discharged preferentially, achieving a first-in, first-out (FIFO) effect. A drain pipe 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the tank body 1, and a maintenance window 6 is fixedly connected to the top of the tank body 1. The maintenance window 6 allows for internal inspection, maintenance, or cleaning, thereby ensuring long-term stable operation of the equipment. Okay, the tank body 1 has a vent 8 inside, which works with the safety valve 12 to regulate the pressure and prevent overpressure or vacuum formation inside the tank. The tank body 1 also has a thermometer port 9 and a level gauge port 7 inside, which monitors the liquid level in real time to prevent overflow due to excessively high liquid level or affecting the residence time due to excessively low liquid level. The tank body 1 has a sight glass port 10 inside, and a spiral guide plate 11 is fixedly connected inside the tank body 1. The spiral guide plate 11 is made of 304 stainless steel and its function is to guide the material to flow along the spiral path to avoid short-circuiting and back mixing, and to ensure that all materials have a consistent residence time. This is common knowledge and will not be elaborated further here. The top of the tank body 1 is fixedly connected to the safety valve 12, and the top of the tank body 1 is rotatably connected to the CIP cleaning ball 13. The CIP cleaning ball 13 performs high-pressure flushing on the inner wall of the tank body 1 and the spiral guide plate 11 to remove residual materials and keep the inside of the tank clean. The drain pipe 5 is equipped with a sealing component.

[0030] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4The sewage discharge assembly includes a sealing pipe 23 and a sealing ring 24. The sealing pipe 23 is slidably connected inside the sewage discharge pipe 5, and the sealing ring 24 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sealing pipe 23. The sealing pipe 23 controls the opening and closing of the sewage discharge pipe 5. The sewage discharge channel is opened or closed by sliding up and down, thereby quickly discharging the residue in the tank. The sealing ring 24 is made of food-grade silicone and its function is to fill the gap between the sealing pipe 23 and the sewage discharge pipe 5 to prevent material leakage and environmental pollution. This is common knowledge and will not be elaborated further here. The sealing ring 24 enhances the fit between the sealing pipe 23 and the inner wall of the sewage discharge pipe 5, preventing material leakage from the gap in non-sewage discharge state and improving sealing reliability. A support frame 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the tank body 1. A side platform 15 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support frame 14. Multiple support plates 16 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the side platform 15. Each support plate 16 fixedly supports the fixed shaft 17, thereby enhancing the load-bearing capacity of the fixed shaft 17 and preventing it from shaking when the turntable 22 rotates. To ensure transmission stability, a fixed shaft 17 is fixedly connected inside the support plate 16. A drive assembly is installed on the top of the support frame 14, and an output frame 20 is slidably connected to the top of the support frame 14. The output frame 20 transmits power to the electric push rod 18. By sliding on the upper surface of the support frame 14, the fixed shaft 21 moves synchronously, thereby driving the turntable 22 to rotate, ensuring the continuity of power transmission. The drive assembly includes the electric push rod 18 and a controller 19. The controller 19 is a PLC controller, which receives signals and controls the action of the electric push rod 18. This is common knowledge and will not be elaborated further here. The bottom of the electric push rod 18 is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 14, and the output end of the electric push rod 18 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the output frame 20. A fixed shaft 21 is fixedly connected inside the output frame 20, and a turntable 22 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the fixed shaft 21. The mass of the turntable 22 is reduced to the outer wall of the fixed shaft 17, and the top of the turntable 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing tube 23.

[0031] Working principle: First, the material enters from the bottom of the tank 1 through the feed pipe 3 and flows along a preset spiral path under the constraint of the spiral guide plate 11. The spiral guide plate 11 guides the material to form a first-in-first-out (FIFO) flow state, avoiding short-circuiting or back mixing, and ensuring that all materials undergo a uniform residence time in the tank. The insulation layer 2 inside the tank 1 maintains a stable temperature inside the tank, allowing the material to complete the specified residence time at the required sterilization temperature. Finally, the material is discharged through the discharge pipe 4, achieving continuous pasteurization. At the same time, the safety valve 12 and the breather 8 are used to balance the pressure inside the tank 1 to prevent overpressure or vacuum. The CIP cleaning ball 13 can clean the inside of the tank 1 and the spiral guide plate 11 to ensure hygiene. The sealing pipe 23 in the drain pipe 5 cooperates with the sealing ring 24 to ensure the tank 1 is sealed in the non-drainage state to prevent leakage. The maintenance window 6, sight glass 10, thermometer port 9, and level gauge port 7 are used for equipment inspection, observation of internal flow, and monitoring of temperature and level, respectively, to achieve stable and efficient sterilization residence operation.

[0032] When sewage needs to be discharged, the electric push rod 18 is activated. The electric push rod 18 pushes the output frame 20 under the control of the controller 19. At this time, the output frame 20 slides on the upper surface of the support frame 14 under the force, and at the same time drives the fixed shaft 21 inside it to slide. The fixed shaft 21 can then drive the turntable 22 to rotate. The other side of the turntable 22 is constrained by the fixed shaft 17, so that the turntable 22 continues to rotate relative to the fixed shaft 17 as the axis. At this time, the turntable 22 can drive the sealing pipe 23 to enter and exit from the sewage pipe 5, and achieve sealing and opening / closing through the sealing ring 24, thus achieving efficient sewage discharge.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A soy sauce pasteurization retention tank comprising a tank body (1) and a blowdown assembly, characterized in that: The tank (1) is provided with an insulation layer (2) inside. The tank (1) is fixedly connected with a feed pipe (3) inside. The tank (1) is fixedly connected with a discharge pipe (4) inside. The tank (1) is fixedly connected with a drain pipe (5) at the bottom. The tank (1) is fixedly connected with a maintenance window (6) at the top. The tank (1) is provided with a vent (8) inside. The tank (1) is provided with a thermometer port (9) inside. The tank (1) is provided with a level gauge port (7) inside. The tank (1) is provided with a sight glass port (10) inside. The tank (1) is fixedly connected with a spiral guide plate (11) inside. The tank (1) is fixedly connected with a safety valve (12) at the top. The tank (1) is rotatably connected with a CIP cleaning ball (13) at the top. The drain pipe (5) is provided with a sealing component inside.

2. The pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sewage discharge assembly includes a sealing tube (23) and a sealing ring (24). The sealing tube (23) is slidably connected inside the sewage discharge tube (5), and the sealing ring (24) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sealing tube (23).

3. The pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the tank (1) is fixedly connected to a support frame (14), and the side wall of the support frame (14) is fixedly connected to a side platform (15).

4. The pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce according to claim 3, characterized in that: Multiple support plates (16) are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the side platform (15), and a fixed shaft (17) is fixedly connected inside the support plate (16).

5. A pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support frame (14) is provided with a drive assembly at the top, and the support frame (14) is slidably connected to the top of the output frame (20).

6. A pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes an electric push rod (18) and a controller (19). The bottom of the electric push rod (18) is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame (14), and the output end of the electric push rod (18) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the output frame (20).

7. A pasteurization retention tank for soy sauce according to claim 6, characterized in that: The output frame (20) is fixedly connected to a second fixed shaft (21), and a turntable (22) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the second fixed shaft (21). The mass of the turntable (22) is reduced to the outer wall of the first fixed shaft (17), and the top of the turntable (22) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing tube (23).

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