Grain preparation milling apparatus for whisky production

By designing a grain preparation and grinding equipment with support components, grinding components, and separation components, the problem that solid-liquid mixtures cannot be directly used for whisky brewing in existing technologies has been solved, achieving automatic solid-liquid separation and reducing processing costs.

CN224672801UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25THOUSAND ISLAND LOTUS WINE (HANGZHOU QIANDAO LAKE) WINE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521538371.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-23
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-07-23

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Technical Problem

The solid-liquid mixture produced by existing grain preparation and grinding equipment during whisky brewing cannot be directly used for processing and requires manual secondary separation, which increases subsequent processing costs.

Method used

A grain preparation and grinding device including a support assembly, a grinding assembly, and a separation assembly was designed. The grinding assembly grinds the grain into a solid-liquid mixture, and the separation assembly automatically separates it into solid and liquid, which are then stored in different chambers.

Benefits of technology

It enables the automatic separation of solid-liquid mixtures, reducing manual operation and lowering subsequent processing costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of grain preparation grinding equipment for whiskey brewing, including support assembly, grinding assembly, separation assembly;The support assembly is installed with the grinding barrel body with barrel cover;The separation assembly is located in grinding barrel body, and the grinding barrel body is divided into the first cavity for placing solid grain formed after grinding and the second cavity for liquid grain formed after grinding, and the grinding assembly is located in the first cavity;In the utility model, grain is first placed in the first cavity, and grinding assembly grinds grain into solid-liquid mixture, then separation assembly separates solid-liquid mixture, and then solid grain is retained in the first cavity, and liquid grain is separated into the second cavity, so as to realize solid-liquid separation operation.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of grain preparation and grinding technology, and relates to a grain preparation and grinding equipment for whiskey brewing. Background Technology

[0002] The whisky-making process consists of six steps: malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, aging, and blending. During whisky production, the grains are milled to ensure they are suitable for whisky processing.

[0003] When existing grains are ground by a grain preparation and grinding device, a solid-liquid mixture is produced. Since the processing technology of whisky is relatively strict, the solid-liquid mixture cannot be used directly for processing. It usually needs to be separated manually, which increases the subsequent processing cost.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention proposes a grain preparation and grinding device for whiskey brewing. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems existing in the background technology, this utility model proposes a road and bridge maintenance device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a grain preparation and grinding device for whiskey brewing, comprising a support assembly, a grinding assembly, and a separation assembly; a grinding barrel with a lid is mounted on the support assembly; the separation assembly is located inside the grinding barrel and divides the grinding barrel into a first chamber for placing the ground solid grains and a second chamber for placing the ground liquid grains, the grinding assembly being located inside the first chamber.

[0007] Furthermore, a grinding motor for driving the grinding assembly is installed on the barrel lid.

[0008] Furthermore, a separation motor for driving the separation component is installed on the grinding barrel.

[0009] Furthermore, the grinding assembly includes a rotating shaft rotatably mounted on the barrel lid, a grinding blade mounted on the rotating shaft and extending into the first cavity, and the grinding motor is coaxially fixed to the rotating shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, the separation assembly includes a separation barrel, a mounting shaft rotatably mounted on and extending out of the grinding barrel, and a mounting component; the outer edge wall of the separation barrel is uniformly provided with a plurality of separation through holes; the separation barrel and the grinding barrel are coaxially arranged; the first cavity and the second cavity are separated by the separation barrel.

[0011] Furthermore, the separation motor is coaxially fixed to the mounting shaft.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the grinding barrel is provided with a liquid outlet pipe that communicates with the second cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, the barrel lid is provided with a limiting ring that extends into the separation barrel and limits the position of the separation barrel.

[0014] Furthermore, the barrel cover is provided with an annular mounting part that extends into the grinding barrel body and is threadedly connected to the grinding barrel body.

[0015] Furthermore, the grinding barrel is rotatably mounted on the support assembly, and a locking element is installed between the support assembly and the grinding barrel.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: In the present invention, the grains are first placed in the first chamber, the grinding component grinds the grains into a solid-liquid mixture, and then the separation component separates the solid-liquid mixture. Subsequently, the solid grains are retained in the first chamber, and the liquid grains are separated into the second chamber, thereby realizing the solid-liquid separation operation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the grinding component and the separation component in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a front view of the grinding component and the separation component being installed together in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Sectional view along the middle AA.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Support assembly; 2. Grinding assembly; 21. Rotating shaft; 22. Grinding blade; 3. Separation assembly; 31. Separation tank; 32. Mounting shaft; 4. Tank cover; 41. Limiting ring; 42. Ring-shaped mounting part; 5. Grinding tank; 6. Grinding motor; 7. Separation motor; 8. Liquid outlet pipe; 9. Locking element. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A grain preparation and grinding device for whiskey brewing includes a support assembly 1, a grinding assembly 2, and a separation assembly 3; a grinding barrel 5 with a barrel lid 4 is installed on the support assembly 1. The separation assembly 3 is installed inside the grinding barrel 5 and divides the grinding barrel 5 into a first chamber for placing the ground solid grains and a second chamber for placing the ground liquid grains. The grinding assembly 2 is located in the first chamber. The grains are first placed in the first chamber, and the grinding assembly 2 grinds the grains into a solid-liquid mixture. Then, the separation assembly 3 separates the solid-liquid mixture. Subsequently, the solid grains are retained in the first chamber, and the liquid grains are separated into the second chamber, thereby realizing the solid-liquid separation operation.

[0024] In this embodiment, the lid 4 covers the grinding barrel 5, forming a closed grinding chamber inside the grinding barrel 5. This prevents contaminants from entering the grinding chamber during grain grinding. The separation component 3 prevents liquid grains from leaving the grinding chamber when separating the solid-liquid mixture.

[0025] In this embodiment, a grinding motor 6 for driving the grinding assembly 2 is installed on the lid 4. The grinding motor 6 drives the grinding assembly 2 to work, thereby enabling the grinding assembly 2 to grind the grains placed inside the grinding barrel 5. The grinding motor 6 is preferably a servo motor, which can control the working state of the grinding assembly 2 by changing its speed or direction, so as to adapt to the grinding of different types of grains. The servo motor and control technology are existing technologies and can be directly obtained from the market by those skilled in the art.

[0026] In this embodiment, a separation motor 7 for driving the separation component 3 is installed on the grinding barrel 5. After the grinding component 2 has fully ground the grain, the separation motor 7 drives the separation component 3 to work, thereby separating the solid-liquid mixture. The separation motor 7 is preferably a servo motor, which can control the working state of the separation component 3 by means of variable speed or reversal, so that the solid-liquid mixture can be fully separated. The servo motor and control technology are both existing technologies and can be directly obtained from the market by those skilled in the art.

[0027] In this embodiment, the grinding assembly 2 includes a rotating shaft 21 and grinding blades 22. The rotating shaft 21 is rotatably mounted at the center of the lid 4 via a bearing seat, passes through the lid 4, and extends into the grinding barrel 5. The grinding blades 22 are evenly distributed on the rotating shaft 21. The grinding motor 6 is bolted to the lid 4, and the output shaft of the grinding motor 6 is coaxially fixed to the rotating shaft 21 via a coupling. The grinding motor 6 drives the grinding blades 22 to rotate via the rotating shaft 21, thereby grinding the grains inside the grinding barrel 5.

[0028] In this embodiment, the separation component 3 includes a separation barrel 31, a mounting shaft 32, and mounting parts. The outer wall of the separation barrel 31 has a plurality of uniformly distributed separation through holes. The diameter of the separation through holes is designed according to actual needs. Their function is to allow the ground solid grains to remain in the first cavity, and to allow the ground liquid grains to pass through the separation through holes into the second cavity. The separation barrel 31 is mounted inside the grinding barrel 5 via the mounting shaft 32. The separation barrel 31 and the grinding barrel 5 are coaxially aligned, and the mounting shaft 32 extends out of the grinding barrel 5. The output shaft of the separation motor 7 is coaxially fixed to the mounting shaft 32 via a coupling. The separation motor 7 drives the separation barrel 31 to rotate via the mounting shaft 32, thereby separating the ground solid-liquid mixture within the separation barrel 31.

[0029] It should be noted that the mounting shaft 32 is mounted on the bottom of the grinding barrel 5 through the bearing seat and passes through the grinding barrel 5. In order to improve the tightness between the grinding barrel 5 and the mounting shaft 32, a sealing ring is set between the mounting shaft 32 and the grinding barrel 5. The mounting shaft 32 is coaxially fixed to the separation barrel 31 by the mounting component, which can be fixed by fastening bolts or the like.

[0030] In this embodiment, the bottom of the grinding barrel 5 is provided with a liquid outlet pipe 8 that communicates with the second cavity, through which the liquid grains in the second cavity are released. A solenoid valve or switch is also installed on the liquid outlet pipe 8 to open or close the liquid outlet pipe 8.

[0031] In this embodiment, the lid 4 is welded or integrally formed with a limiting ring 41 that extends into the separation barrel 31 and limits the separation barrel 31. When the lid 4 is installed on the grinding barrel 5, the limiting ring 41 extends into the separation barrel 31, making the first cavity sealed and preventing solid grains from entering the second cavity during grinding, thus ensuring the accuracy of solid-liquid separation.

[0032] In this embodiment, the lid 4 has an integrally formed annular mounting portion 42 that extends into the grinding barrel 5 and is threadedly connected to the grinding barrel 5. This allows the lid 4 to be screwed onto the grinding barrel 5.

[0033] In this embodiment, the grinding barrel 5 is rotatably mounted on the support assembly 1, and a locking member 9 is installed between the support assembly 1 and the grinding barrel 5. Specifically, a rotating arm is coaxially fixed on the outer wall of the grinding barrel 5, and the rotating arm is rotatably mounted on the support assembly 1; a through hole is provided between the support assembly 1 and the rotating arm, and the locking member 9 is inserted into the through hole. When the grain needs to be ground, the locking member 9 is inserted into the through hole to lock the grinding barrel 5 on the support assembly 1, ensuring stability during grinding; when the grain is ground, the locking member 9 disengages from the through hole, and the grinding barrel 5 is rotated to facilitate the release of solid grains from the first cavity.

[0034] In use, the grinding barrel 5 is first fixed to the support assembly 1 by the locking member 9. The grain to be ground is then loaded into the first chamber. The barrel cover 4 is then screwed onto the grinding barrel 5 to ensure that the barrel cover 4 is fixed to the grinding barrel 5. Subsequently, the grinding motor 6 drives the grinding blade 22 to rotate in the first chamber, thereby grinding the grain in the first chamber. During the grinding process, the grain generates a solid-liquid mixture. After thorough grinding, the separation motor 7 drives the separation barrel 31 to rotate. According to the action of centrifugal force, the solid-liquid mixture is separated. The solid grain remains in the first chamber, and the liquid grain enters the second chamber through the separation barrel 31, thereby realizing the solid-liquid separation operation.

[0035] Although the present invention 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 invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A grain preparation and grinding device for whiskey brewing, characterized in that: It includes a support assembly (1), a grinding assembly (2), and a separation assembly (3); a grinding barrel (5) with a lid (4) is mounted on the support assembly (1); the separation assembly (3) is located inside the grinding barrel (5) and divides the grinding barrel (5) into a first cavity for placing the ground solid grains and a second cavity for placing the ground liquid grains, and the grinding assembly (2) is located in the first cavity; A grinding motor (6) for driving the grinding assembly (2) is installed on the barrel lid (4); The grinding barrel (5) is equipped with a separation motor (7) for driving the separation component (3) to operate. The grinding assembly (2) includes a rotating shaft (21) rotatably mounted on the barrel cover (4), a grinding blade (22) mounted on the rotating shaft (21) and extending into the first cavity, and the grinding motor (6) is coaxially fixed to the rotating shaft (21); the separation assembly (3) includes a separation barrel (31), a mounting shaft (32) rotatably mounted on the grinding barrel (5) and extending out of the grinding barrel (5), and mounting parts; The outer edge of the separation barrel (31) is uniformly provided with a plurality of separation through holes; the separation barrel (31) and the grinding barrel (5) are coaxially arranged; the first cavity and the second cavity are separated by the separation barrel (31).

2. The grain preparation and grinding equipment for whisky brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The separate motor (7) is coaxially fixed to the mounting shaft (32).

3. The grain preparation and grinding equipment for whisky brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the grinding barrel (5) is provided with a liquid outlet pipe (8) that communicates with the second cavity.

4. The grain preparation and grinding equipment for whiskey brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lid (4) is provided with a limiting ring (41) that extends into the separation barrel (31) and limits the separation barrel (31).

5. The grain preparation and grinding equipment for whisky brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lid (4) is provided with an annular mounting part (42) that extends into the grinding barrel (5) and is threadedly connected to the grinding barrel (5).

6. The grain preparation and grinding equipment for whiskey brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grinding barrel (5) is rotatably mounted on the support assembly (1), and a locking element (9) is installed between the support assembly (1) and the grinding barrel (5).