Sterilization device for beverage production
By introducing a dual-shaft motor-driven spiral plate and crushing plate design into the beverage production unit, combined with a high-pressure steam sterilization and preheating system, the problem of uneven heating was solved, achieving uniform heating and efficient sterilization of beverages and improving energy utilization.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522168197.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing beverage production equipment suffers from uneven heating during the heating process, especially poor stirring of the liquid.
The design employs a dual-axis motor-driven spiral plate and crushing plate, combined with a high-pressure steam sterilization and preheating system. The spiral plate drives the beverage flow and uses a filter screen for filtration, crushing large particles of raw materials. At the same time, a preheating tank and water pump are used to improve energy efficiency.
It achieves uniform heating and efficient sterilization of beverages, improves heating efficiency and enhances energy utilization, and ensures the quality stability of beverages.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage processing technology, specifically to a sterilization device for beverage production. Background Technology
[0002] Beverages are made from one or more edible raw materials, with or without the addition of excipients, food additives, or food fortifiers, and are processed into pre-packaged beverages for direct consumption or reconstitution.
[0003] Chinese patent disclosure (CN211960823U) discloses a sterilization device for processing concentrated herbal tea beverage liquid. The device includes bottom moving rollers, a sterilization chamber, a feeding hopper, and a discharge pipe. A stainless steel shell is mounted above the bottom moving rollers, and an insulation layer made of calcium silicate fiber is installed inside the stainless steel shell. The sterilization chamber, with a volume of 30 liters, is located inside the insulation layer. A heating wire is installed outside the sterilization chamber. An inlet pipe with a first electromagnetic control valve is located above the sterilization chamber. The feeding hopper is located above the inlet pipe, and a sealing protective cover is installed above the feeding hopper. The advantages are: 1. High-temperature sterilization is used to sterilize the concentrated herbal tea beverage liquid, resulting in high efficiency and simple operation; 2. The heating temperature can be adjusted to meet the sterilization needs of different types of concentrated herbal tea beverage liquids; 3. The device has a simple structure, ingenious design, and is easy to maintain.
[0004] However, it still has the following drawbacks: the device uses heating wires to heat the liquid, but it does not stir the liquid, resulting in uneven heating of the beverage. Therefore, we propose a sterilization device for beverage production to solve this problem. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sterilization device for beverage production, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a sterilization device for beverage production, comprising a tank body, wherein a sterilization device is provided on the tank body, and the sterilization device includes a feeding section;
[0007] The feeding section includes a preheating tank, a heat exchange tube, a first water pump and a second water pump. The bottom surface of the first water pump and the right end face of the second water pump are both fixedly connected to the outer surface of the preheating tank. The outer surface of the heat exchange tube is fixedly penetrated through the inner wall of the preheating tank and extends to the right side of the preheating tank.
[0008] The tank is equipped with a stirring unit;
[0009] The stirring unit includes a dual-shaft motor, a discharge pipe, and a return pipe. The bottom surface of the dual-shaft motor is fixedly connected to the top surface of the tank. The right end face of the discharge pipe and the right end face of the return pipe are both fixedly connected to the left end face of the tank.
[0010] A further improvement is that the outer surface of the first water pump inlet pipe is fixedly connected through the outer surface of the tank and extends into the tank, the outer surface of the first water pump outlet pipe is fixedly connected through the outer surface of the preheating tank and extends into the preheating tank, the outer surface of the first water pump outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the heat exchange tube, the top surface of the second water pump inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the preheating tank, and the outer surface of the second water pump outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the tank. By setting the first water pump and the second water pump, the solution inside the preheating tank is preheated with sterilized beverage, and the first water pump and the second water pump are used to control the discharge and feed of the beverage.
[0011] A further improvement is that the stirring unit also includes a first sprocket, a second sprocket, a rotating shaft, a glass tube, a sealing shell, a spiral plate, a steam pipe, a filter screen, a crushing plate, a first baffle, a first sealing gasket, a second baffle, a second sealing gasket, a third sealing gasket, and a third baffle. The outer surface of the bottom output shaft of the dual-shaft motor rotates through the top surface of the tank and extends into the interior of the tank via a bearing. The spiral plate is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the bottom output shaft of the dual-shaft motor. The outer surface of the steam pipe is fixedly inserted through the inner wall of the tank and extends to the bottom of the tank. By setting up the dual-shaft motor, the steam pipe, and the spiral plate, it is easier to drive the beverage flow and improve the heating efficiency of the beverage.
[0012] A further improvement is that the glass tube is positioned between the discharge pipe and the return pipe, and the inner wall of the glass tube is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the filter screen. By setting up the glass tube and the filter screen, it is convenient to filter the beverage.
[0013] A further improvement is that the top surface of the first baffle is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the discharge pipe, the top surface of the first sealing gasket is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the first baffle, the bottom surface of the third baffle is fixedly connected to the top surface of the sealing shell, and the bottom surface of the third sealing gasket is fixedly connected to the top surface of the third baffle. By setting the first baffle, the third baffle, the first sealing gasket, and the third sealing gasket, it is convenient to clamp the glass tube.
[0014] A further improvement is that the bottom end of the sealing shell is threaded onto the outer surface of the return pipe, the second baffle is fixedly sleeved onto the outer surface of the top end of the return pipe, and the bottom surface of the second baffle is fixedly connected to the top surface of the second sealing gasket. By setting the sealing shell and the second sealing gasket, it is convenient to install and disassemble the glass tube.
[0015] A further improvement is that the outer surface of the bottom end of the rotating shaft rotates through the top surface of the discharge pipe and extends into the inside of the glass tube via a sealed bearing. The crushing plate and the second sprocket are both fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft. The first sprocket is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the top output shaft of the dual-shaft motor. The outer surfaces of the first sprocket and the second sprocket are connected by a chain drive. By setting up the rotating shaft, the first sprocket, the second sprocket, and the crushing plate, it is convenient to crush the beverage raw materials that are in solution.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] 1. The sterilization device for beverage production is equipped with a dual-shaft motor, a first sprocket, a second sprocket, a rotating shaft, a discharge pipe, a glass tube, a return pipe, a spiral plate, a steam pipe, a filter screen, and a crushing plate. High-pressure steam is introduced through the steam pipe to sterilize the beverage instantly. The dual-shaft motor is started, causing the spiral plate to drive the beverage to flow. At the same time, the beverage passes through the glass tube from top to bottom. The filter screen filters the beverage and intercepts beverage powder particles. The dual-shaft motor drives the rotating shaft and the crushing plate to rotate, crushing large particles of raw materials.
[0018] 2. By setting a first baffle, a first sealing gasket, a second baffle, a second sealing gasket, a sealing shell, a third sealing gasket, and a third baffle, and by rotating the sealing shell, the movement of the sealing shell can be controlled, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the glass tube;
[0019] 3. By setting up a preheating tank, heat exchange pipes, a first water pump and a second water pump, start the first water pump to preheat the unsterilized beverage with sterilized beverage to improve energy utilization, and start the second water pump to introduce the preheated beverage into the tank. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the sterilization device of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial sectional view of the three-dimensional structure of the sterilization device of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0023] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point B in the middle;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a front sectional view of the three-dimensional structure of the sterilization device of this utility model.
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Tank body; 2. Sterilization device; 21. Feeding section; 22. Mixing section; 211. Preheating tank; 212. Heat exchange tube; 213. First water pump; 214. Second water pump; 221. Dual-shaft motor; 222. First sprocket; 223. Second sprocket; 224. Rotary shaft; 225. Discharge pipe; 226. Glass tube; 227. Sealing shell; 228. Return pipe; 229. Spiral plate; 220. Steam pipe; 201. Filter screen; 202. Crushing plate; 203. First baffle; 204. First sealing gasket; 205. Second baffle; 206. Second sealing gasket; 207. Third sealing gasket; 208. Third baffle. Detailed Implementation
[0026] 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.
[0027] Please see Figures 1-5 The present invention provides a technical solution: a sterilization device for beverage production, including a tank 1, a sterilization device 2 provided on the tank 1, and the sterilization device 2 including a feeding section 21;
[0028] The feeding section 21 includes a preheating tank 211, a heat exchange tube 212, a first water pump 213 and a second water pump 214. The bottom surface of the first water pump 213 and the right end face of the second water pump 214 are both fixedly connected to the outer surface of the preheating tank 211. The outer surface of the heat exchange tube 212 is fixedly penetrated through the inner wall of the preheating tank 211 and extends to the right side of the preheating tank 211.
[0029] The outer surface of the inlet pipe of the first water pump 213 is fixedly penetrated through the outer surface of the tank 1 and extends into the interior of the tank 1. The outer surface of the outlet pipe of the second water pump 214 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the tank 1. The outer surface of the outlet pipe of the first water pump 213 is fixedly penetrated through the outer surface of the preheating tank 211 and extends into the interior of the preheating tank 211.
[0030] The outer surface of the outlet pipe of the first water pump 213 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the heat exchange pipe 212, and the top surface of the inlet pipe of the second water pump 214 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the preheating tank 211. By setting up the preheating tank 211, the heat exchange pipe 212, the first water pump 213 and the second water pump 214, the first water pump 213 is started to preheat the unsterilized beverage with sterilized beverage to improve energy utilization. The second water pump 214 is started to introduce the preheated beverage into the tank 1.
[0031] A stirring section 22 is provided on the tank body 1;
[0032] The stirring section 22 includes a dual-shaft motor 221, a discharge pipe 225, and a return pipe 228. The bottom surface of the dual-shaft motor 221 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the tank 1. The right end face of the discharge pipe 225 and the right end face of the return pipe 228 are both fixedly connected to the left end face of the tank 1. The stirring section 22 also includes a first sprocket 222, a second sprocket 223, a rotating shaft 224, a glass tube 226, a sealing shell 227, a spiral plate 229, a steam pipe 220, a filter screen 201, a crushing plate 202, a first baffle 203, a first sealing gasket 204, a second baffle 205, a second sealing gasket 206, a third sealing gasket 207, and a third baffle 208.
[0033] The outer surface of the bottom output shaft of the dual-shaft motor 221 rotates through the top surface of the tank 1 and extends into the interior of the tank 1 via the bearing. The spiral plate 229 is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the bottom output shaft of the dual-shaft motor 221. The outer surface of the steam pipe 220 is fixedly inserted through the inner wall of the tank 1 and extends to the bottom of the tank 1.
[0034] The outer surface of the bottom end of the rotating shaft 224 rotates through the top surface of the discharge pipe 225 and extends into the glass tube 226 via a sealed bearing. The crushing plate 202 and the second sprocket 223 are both fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft 224.
[0035] The top surface of the first baffle 203 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the discharge pipe 225, the top surface of the first sealing gasket 204 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the first baffle 203, the bottom surface of the third baffle 208 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the sealing shell 227, the bottom surface of the third sealing gasket 207 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the third baffle 208, the second baffle 205 is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the top end of the return pipe 228, and the bottom surface of the second baffle 205 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the second sealing gasket 206.
[0036] A glass tube 226 is disposed between a discharge pipe 225 and a return pipe 228, and the inner wall of the glass tube 226 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the filter screen 201.
[0037] The bottom end of the sealing shell 227 is threaded onto the outer surface of the return pipe 228. By setting the first baffle 203, the first sealing gasket 204, the second baffle 205, the second sealing gasket 206, the sealing shell 227, the third sealing gasket 207 and the third baffle 208, the sealing shell 227 can be rotated to control its movement, which facilitates the installation and removal of the glass tube 226.
[0038] The first sprocket 222 is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the top output shaft of the dual-shaft motor 221. The outer surfaces of the first sprocket 222 and the second sprocket 223 are connected by chain drive. By setting up the dual-shaft motor 221, the first sprocket 222, the second sprocket 223, the rotating shaft 224, the discharge pipe 225, the glass tube 226, the return pipe 228, the spiral plate 229, the steam pipe 220, the filter screen 201, and the crushing plate 202, high-pressure steam is introduced through the steam pipe 220 to sterilize the beverage instantly. The dual-shaft motor 221 is started, causing the spiral plate 229 to drive the beverage to flow. At the same time, the beverage passes through the glass tube 226 from top to bottom. The filter screen 201 filters the beverage and intercepts beverage powder particles. The dual-shaft motor 221 drives the rotating shaft 224 and the crushing plate 202 to rotate, crushing large particles of raw materials.
[0039] In use, high-pressure steam is passed through steam pipe 220, and dual-shaft motor 221 is started. The output shaft at the bottom of dual-shaft motor 221 drives spiral plate 229 to rotate, causing the beverage at the bottom to be driven upward and enter the discharge pipe 225. Some of the beverage is pushed downward through glass tube 226. The output shaft at the top of dual-shaft motor 221 drives rotating shaft 224 to rotate through first sprocket 222 and second sprocket 223. Rotating shaft 224 drives crushing plate 202 to rotate. Crushing plate 202 crushes large beverage particles at the top of filter screen 201. After sterilization, first water pump 213 is started to introduce the high-temperature beverage inside tank 1 into heat exchange tube 212 to preheat the beverage inside preheating tank 211. Then, second water pump 214 is started to introduce the beverage inside preheating tank 211 into tank 1 for sterilization.
[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A sterilization device for beverage production, comprising a tank (1), characterized in that: The tank (1) is equipped with a sterilization device (2), which includes a feeding section (21); The feeding section (21) includes a preheating tank (211), a heat exchange tube (212), a first water pump (213) and a second water pump (214). The bottom surface of the first water pump (213) and the right end face of the second water pump (214) are both fixedly connected to the outer surface of the preheating tank (211). The outer surface of the heat exchange tube (212) is fixedly penetrated through the inner wall of the preheating tank (211) and extends to the right side of the preheating tank (211). The tank (1) is provided with a stirring part (22); The stirring part (22) includes a dual-shaft motor (221), a discharge pipe (225) and a return pipe (228). The bottom surface of the dual-shaft motor (221) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the tank (1). The right end face of the discharge pipe (225) and the right end face of the return pipe (228) are both fixedly connected to the left end face of the tank (1).
2. The sterilization device for beverage production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the inlet pipe of the first water pump (213) is fixedly penetrated through the outer surface of the tank (1) and extends into the tank (1). The outer surface of the outlet pipe of the first water pump (213) is fixedly penetrated through the outer surface of the preheating tank (211) and extends into the preheating tank (211). The outer surface of the outlet pipe of the first water pump (213) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the heat exchange pipe (212). The top surface of the inlet pipe of the second water pump (214) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the preheating tank (211). The outer surface of the outlet pipe of the second water pump (214) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the tank (1).
3. The sterilization device for beverage production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring unit (22) also includes a first sprocket (222), a second sprocket (223), a rotating shaft (224), a glass tube (226), a sealing shell (227), a spiral plate (229), a steam pipe (220), a filter screen (201), a crushing plate (202), a first baffle (203), a first sealing gasket (204), a second baffle (205), a second sealing gasket (206), a third sealing gasket (207), and a third baffle (208). The outer surface of the bottom output shaft of the dual-shaft motor (221) rotates through the top surface of the tank (1) through the bearing and extends into the inside of the tank (1). The spiral plate (229) is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the bottom output shaft of the dual-shaft motor (221). The outer surface of the steam pipe (220) is fixedly inserted through the inner wall of the tank (1) and extends to the bottom of the tank (1).
4. The sterilization device for beverage production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The glass tube (226) is disposed between the discharge pipe (225) and the return pipe (228), and the inner wall of the glass tube (226) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the filter screen (201).
5. A sterilization device for beverage production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top surface of the first baffle (203) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the discharge pipe (225), the top surface of the first sealing gasket (204) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the first baffle (203), the bottom surface of the third baffle (208) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the sealing shell (227), and the bottom surface of the third sealing gasket (207) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the third baffle (208).
6. A sterilization device for beverage production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom end of the sealing shell (227) is threaded onto the outer surface of the return pipe (228), and the second baffle (205) is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the top end of the return pipe (228). The bottom surface of the second baffle (205) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the second sealing gasket (206).
7. A sterilization device for beverage production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom outer surface of the rotating shaft (224) rotates through the top surface of the discharge pipe (225) and extends into the glass tube (226) via a sealed bearing. The crushing plate (202) and the second sprocket (223) are both fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft (224). The first sprocket (222) is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the top output shaft of the dual-shaft motor (221). The outer surfaces of the first sprocket (222) and the second sprocket (223) are connected by chain drive.
Citation Information
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Sterilization device for processing herbal tea beverage concentrated solution
CN211960823U