A solid beverage production device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a solid beverage production device relates to solid beverage production device field, the utility model discloses a production device, production device includes first machine base, second machine base and double taper barrel, the top slope department of double taper barrel is provided with maintenance mechanism, and through detachable maintenance mechanism of setting in the critical position of double taper barrel top, wherein pneumatic vibrator drives double -end knock hammer through high -strength stainless steel connecting rod, and after connecting air pump, high -frequency directional mechanical shock wave is produced in the equipment shutdown maintenance stage, and the raw material attachment area of double taper barrel inner wall is directly acted on, and moreover the impact surface of knock hammer adopts food -grade oil -resistant rubber coating, and under the strong vibration makes the residual dry powder to be affected by inertia instantaneous peeling, simultaneously avoids the metal collision damage establishment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solid beverage production equipment, specifically a solid beverage production equipment. Background Technology

[0002] The production of solid beverages involves several rigorous and meticulous steps, from the careful selection and pretreatment of raw materials to the precise weighing and proportioning of each component. Each step is closely linked and crucial. After the basic preparation and proportioning of raw materials are completed, a key step is to process the materials using a double cone mixer. With its unique design structure, the double cone mixer has two symmetrical cone-shaped cylinders. During operation, the materials can flow, tumble, and mix in a complex and orderly manner within the cylinders. This multi-dimensional motion ensures that the various raw materials of the solid beverage are fully and evenly mixed together, effectively avoiding problems such as differences in taste and uneven distribution of components caused by uneven mixing. This lays a solid foundation for producing solid beverages with stable quality and excellent taste.

[0003] However, in the current process of processing solid beverages using a double-cone mixer, after completing the mixing operation according to the established process parameters and opening the mixer for cleaning, a considerable amount of raw material powder remains on the inner wall of the mixer. These residual powders are of various types. For example, lactic acid powder often adheres tightly to various parts of the mixer's inner wall, whether it is the straight wall of the cylinder or the transition area where the cone meets the straight wall. Since these powders cannot be easily separated from the inner wall, the common practice in the industry is to rinse the mixer after processing. During rinsing, a large amount of water is required, and even then, it is difficult to ensure that all residual raw material powder is rinsed away. This inevitably leads to the waste of some raw materials, increasing production costs and reducing the utilization rate of raw materials. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a solid beverage production device to solve the technical problems of the difficulty in separating the residual raw material powder on the inner wall after processing solid beverages by a double cone mixer, the waste of raw materials during rinsing, the increase in production costs, and the reduction in raw material utilization.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a solid beverage production device, comprising a production device, wherein the production device includes a first base, a second base and a double cone barrel, and a maintenance mechanism is provided at the top inclined surface of the double cone barrel; The maintenance mechanism includes a pneumatic vibrator, one end of which is provided with an air pipe mounting head for connecting an air pipe, and the other end of the air pipe is connected to an air pump. The inner output end of the pneumatic vibrator is equipped with a connector via a connecting rod, and the two ends of the connector are provided with striking hammers.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, a maintenance mechanism is integrated into the sloping top of the double-cone drum, allowing for rapid connection to an air source after equipment shutdown to drive a pneumatic vibrator to generate high-frequency vibration. This vibration is transmitted to the striking hammer via connecting rods and connectors, providing non-contact high-frequency impact to the inner wall of the drum. This effectively loosens and removes dry powder materials adhering to the drum wall due to adhesion, significantly reducing subsequent cleaning difficulty and material waste, and avoiding the need for extensive water rinsing.

[0007] Furthermore, the maintenance mechanism is made of stainless steel, and the striking surface of the maintenance mechanism is provided with rubber.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the stainless steel enclosure structure exhibits excellent corrosion resistance, capable of withstanding the corrosive effects of food production environments and cleaning and disinfecting agents. The rubber layer added to the contact surface of the hammer plays a crucial dual protective role: on the one hand, it buffers the impact, preventing the stainless steel components from colliding hard with the double-cone barrel and damaging the equipment surface; on the other hand, it increases contact damping, allowing vibration energy to be more effectively transferred and applied to the powder layer on the barrel wall, thus improving the peeling effect.

[0009] Furthermore, a receiving mechanism is provided on one side of the second base, the receiving mechanism including a mounting plate, the mounting plate being fixedly connected to the second base by bolts.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, a mounting plate for the fixed receiving mechanism is installed on the side of the second base, and bolt connections ensure a stable and secure installation. This design provides a designated, convenient, and safe storage location for air hoses, special tools, and possible powder collection containers, placing them close to the work point for quick access. This avoids the random placement or loss of tools and optimizes the human-machine efficiency of the maintenance process.

[0011] Furthermore, a receiving box is provided on one side of the mounting plate, and the receiving box contains air tubes and tools.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the integrated storage box with the mounting plate provides a closed or semi-closed storage space specifically for the orderly storage of air tubes, connectors, and related operating tools required for maintenance. Its fixed-position design ensures that these critical maintenance items are readily available when needed and can be quickly returned to their proper places after use, ensuring efficient preparation and standardized operation of maintenance work, while maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

[0013] Furthermore, a motor is installed inside the first base, and a double cone barrel is installed at one end of the motor via a coupling. The other end of the double cone barrel is fixedly connected to the second base via a bearing.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, a motor is installed inside the first base and directly driven to one end of the double cone barrel via a coupling, ensuring efficient and reliable power transmission. The other end of the double cone barrel is supported by a bearing in the second base, providing a stable rotation fulcrum and absorbing the working load. This structure has a reasonable layout, a clear power transmission path, and a stable and simple overall structure with good support and balance.

[0015] Furthermore, the bearing shaft on the second base passes through the double cone barrel and is equipped with stirring blades, which are used to process the solid beverage raw materials when the double cone barrel rotates.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, stirring blades are installed along the axis of the second base bearing through the double cone barrel. This structure allows the stirring blades to rotate synchronously with the rotation of the double cone barrel itself. During the mixing process, the stirring blades can perform additional shearing, dispersing, and agitation on the tumbling solid beverage ingredients inside, effectively reducing the phenomenon of raw material agglomeration and clumping, thereby improving the overall mixing uniformity and reducing factors that may cause clumping to adhere to the barrel wall.

[0017] Furthermore, a control panel is provided on the outer surface of the first base, and the control panel is used to control the production device.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the control panel located on the outer surface of the first base provides operators with a centralized interface for controlling various functions of the production unit. It allows for convenient start / stop of the equipment, setting of mixing programs, and monitoring of operating status, achieving automated management of the mixing process and improving operational convenience and production control.

[0019] Furthermore, the top of the double cone barrel is provided with a feed inlet and a sealing cap, the bottom of the double cone barrel is provided with a discharge outlet and a one-way valve is provided at the bottom of the discharge outlet.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the inlet at the top of the double-cone drum is equipped with a sealing cap to ensure the sealing of material addition and prevent dust from overflowing and polluting the environment. A one-way valve is installed at the bottom outlet to achieve directional and controllable discharge of the mixed materials and effectively isolate the discharge pipeline from external pressure, precisely guiding the powder to the powder collection container during the recovery of vibratory stripping dry powder.

[0021] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages: 1. This utility model provides a detachable maintenance mechanism at a key position on the top of the double cone drum. The pneumatic vibrator drives the double-ended hammers through a high-strength stainless steel connecting rod. When the equipment is shut down for maintenance, it is connected to an air pump to generate high-frequency directional mechanical shock waves, which directly act on the raw material adhesion area on the inner wall of the double cone drum. Moreover, the impact surface of the hammers is coated with food-grade oil-resistant rubber, which causes the residual dry powder to be instantly peeled off by inertia under strong vibration, while avoiding metal collision damage to the equipment. 2. This utility model, by setting up a receiving mechanism, includes a receiving box that can centrally store air hoses and various tools used in the production process. In the production of solid beverages, various tools are used, such as wrenches and screwdrivers for equipment inspection and maintenance, while air hoses are used to connect pneumatic equipment such as pneumatic vibrators. The receiving box provides a fixed storage location for these items, preventing the loss or damage caused by random placement of tools and air hoses. Furthermore, when tools or air hoses are needed, operators can quickly find the required items in the receiving box without spending a lot of time searching throughout the workshop. This greatly improves work efficiency, reduces equipment downtime while waiting for tools, and ensures production continuity. For example, when maintenance of the double cone barrel is required, operators can immediately retrieve the corresponding tools and air hoses from the receiving box and quickly begin work. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a side view of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a frontal cross-sectional three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Production device; 101. First machine base; 102. Second machine base; 103. Control panel; 104. Motor; 105. Coupling; 106. Double cone barrel; 107. Feed inlet; 108. Discharge outlet; 109. Agitator blade; 2. Maintenance mechanism; 201. Air pipe mounting head; 202. Pneumatic vibrator; 203. Connecting rod; 204. Connecting piece; 205. Striking hammer; 3. Receiving mechanism; 301. Mounting plate; 302. Bolt; 303. Receiving box. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0025] Example 1: A solid beverage production apparatus, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, the production device 1 includes a first base 101, a second base 102 and a double cone barrel 106. A maintenance mechanism 2 is provided on the top inclined surface of the double cone barrel 106. The maintenance mechanism 2 includes a pneumatic vibrator 202, one end of which is provided with an air pipe mounting head 201, which is used to connect an air pipe, and the other end of the air pipe is connected to an air pump. The inner output end of the pneumatic vibrator 202 is connected to a connector 204 via a connecting rod 203. Striking hammers 205 are located at both ends of the connector 204. The maintenance mechanism 2, located on the inclined surface at the top of the double-cone barrel 106, functions after the equipment is stopped. Its air hose fitting 201 allows for easy connection to an external air source, such as an air pump. When an air source is connected, compressed air drives the pneumatic vibrator 202 to generate strong high-frequency mechanical vibration. This vibrational energy is stably transmitted to the connector 204 via the rigidly connected connecting rod 203, thereby causing the striking hammers 205 at both ends of the connector 204 to generate a high-frequency impact on the inner wall of the double-cone barrel 106. This impact is not a direct, forceful strike, but rather the high-frequency vibrational energy penetrates the barrel wall, causing the solid beverage powder tightly adhered to the barrel wall surface to overcome its adhesive force and loosen and peel off. This process significantly reduces the amount of powder residue on the barrel wall, removing a major obstacle to subsequent cleaning, whether it is simple blowing or rinsing with a small amount of water. This greatly reduces the materials required for cleaning, especially water, and the resulting loss of raw materials due to dissolution. It solves the core pain point of difficult-to-treat residue on the barrel wall, while avoiding the generation of a large amount of wastewater.

[0026] See Figure 3 , Figure 4The maintenance mechanism 2 is made of stainless steel, and its striking surface is covered with rubber. This gives the entire mechanism excellent corrosion resistance when facing moisture, raw material dust, and subsequent cleaning or disinfecting agents used in solid beverage production, ensuring the long-term reliability and hygiene requirements of the mechanism. More importantly, the rubber layer on the contact surface of the striking hammer 205 provides crucial functional protection: the elasticity of the rubber effectively mitigates the impact force generated by the maintenance mechanism 2 during operation, forming a buffer interface when the striking hammer 205 impacts the barrel wall at high frequency. This avoids surface pits, scratches, or even material fatigue that may be caused by direct metal-to-metal impact on the metal double-cone barrel 106, protecting the critical working surfaces and integrity of the double-cone barrel 106. At the same time, the rubber layer has greater damping characteristics than metal. When it adheres to or impacts the barrel wall, it can more efficiently couple and transfer the vibration energy generated by the vibrator 202 to the wall surface of the double-cone barrel 106, thereby more effectively acting on the adhered powder layer, causing it to shift and peel off. This improves the efficiency and cleaning effect of the entire maintenance action and extends the service life of the key components of the equipment.

[0027] Example 2: See Figure 1 , Figure 4 A receiving mechanism 3 is provided on one side of the second base 102. The receiving mechanism 3 includes a mounting plate 301, which is fixedly connected to the second base 102 by bolts 302. By providing a dedicated mounting plate 301 on the side of the second base 102 and fixing it with bolts 302, a stable, reliable, and clearly positioned fixed platform is provided for the receiving mechanism 3. This rigid connection method ensures that the receiving mechanism 3 will not loosen or shift during equipment operation or maintenance vibration. The presence of the mounting plate 301 allows the receiving box 303, which stores air pipes and necessary maintenance tools such as wrenches for connecting the pneumatic vibrator 202 and powder collection containers, to be positioned at the optimal position adjacent to the top of the double cone 106 and where the operator stands, close to the maintenance operation point. The operator can immediately retrieve the required items nearby after stopping the machine without having to search for tools, greatly shortening the preparation time before maintenance, improving operational convenience and human-machine efficiency, and avoiding management chaos or safety hazards caused by tools being scattered in the production area.

[0028] See Figure 1A storage box 303 is provided on one side of the mounting plate 301. The storage box 303 contains air hoses and tools. As the core component of the housing mechanism 3, the storage box 303 provides a centralized and orderly physical space specifically for accommodating key items required for the operation of the maintenance mechanism 2. These mainly include dedicated air hoses connecting the air pump and the air hose mounting head 201, including any possible quick connectors, as well as small specialized tools such as Allen wrenches and adjustable wrenches for installing, removing, or adjusting the pneumatic vibrator 202 and air hoses. It may also include small containers for collecting recycled powder. This dedicated, fixed-location storage method ensures that all necessary maintenance supplies have a designated storage location before each maintenance, can be easily retrieved for use during maintenance, and can be quickly returned to their original positions after maintenance. This significantly reduces preparation and organization time and improves the efficiency of maintenance operations. At the same time, centralized management of tools avoids the risks of confusion, loss, or contamination caused by random placement in the production area, and helps to standardize the execution of maintenance work and promote 5S management of the work area: organization, tidying, and cleaning.

[0029] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The first base 101 houses a motor 104. One end of the motor 104 is connected to a double-cone barrel 106 via a coupling 105. The other end of the double-cone barrel 106 is fixedly connected to the second base 102 via a bearing. The drive motor 104 is installed inside the first base 101, and its power output shaft is directly and rigidly connected to the main shaft at one end of the double-cone barrel 106 via the coupling 105. This arrangement achieves efficient, reliable, and low-loss transmission of driving force, ensuring a direct source of power for barrel rotation. Simultaneously, the other end of the double-cone barrel 106 is supported and fixed to the second base 102 via a bearing assembly. The second base 102 provides a crucial counter-support point; its bearings support the weight and rotational load of the barrel while allowing it to rotate smoothly under low friction and withstand the working torque during the mixing process. This symmetrical layout, with the first base 101 responsible for driving and the second base 102 responsible for supporting, constitutes a stable and reliable double-support structure. This makes the entire double-cone hybrid unit compact in structure, stable in operation, and with a clear and smooth power transmission path. The overall rigidity and balance are guaranteed, laying the foundation for the long-term stable operation of the equipment.

[0030] See Figure 1 , Figure 4A stirring blade 109 is installed at the bearing axis of the second base 102, penetrating the double-cone barrel 106. The stirring blade 109 processes the solid beverage raw materials as the double-cone barrel 106 rotates. Located on the support bearing axis of the second base 102 and extending throughout the double-cone barrel 106, the stirring blade 109's unique structural design ensures that it rotates synchronously and in the same direction as the double-cone barrel 106 rotates around its own axis for primary tumbling and mixing. This stirring blade 109, rotating with the barrel, constitutes a crucial secondary mixing unit, applying additional, directional stirring force to the solid beverage raw materials that slide along the cone wall and scatter at the center under gravity. Specifically, it effectively cuts and breaks up falling material clumps, and provides auxiliary agitation for materials with poor flowability. This significantly enhances the relative motion between powder particles, especially radial and axial motion, and powerfully breaks down clumps or agglomerates that easily form during mixing, resulting in a more uniform and consistent mixture of powders from various components. This homogenization effect not only improves the quality of the final product, but also indirectly reduces the possibility of these undispersed large particle agglomerates impacting or adhering to the inner wall of the double cone barrel 106 by reducing them, which is of positive significance for preventing the accumulation of adhesion on the barrel wall.

[0031] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 A control panel 103 is installed on the outer surface of the first base 101. This control panel 103 controls the production device 1. Located on the outer surface of the first base 101 for easy observation and operation by the operator, the control panel 103 serves as the core human-machine interface and control center of the entire equipment. Its design allows the operator to centrally and conveniently control the core functions and status of the production device 1. Through this panel, the operator can easily perform actions such as starting the motor 104 to drive the double cone barrel 106 to rotate, stopping the equipment, and precisely setting key process parameters required for mixing, such as the total mixing time and mixing speed. Simultaneously, the operator can monitor important status information during equipment operation in real time, such as whether the operating current exceeds limits or whether abnormal bearing temperature rise triggers an alarm. This integrated control method replaces physical switches and instruments scattered in multiple locations, greatly simplifying operation steps, improving the user-friendliness and efficiency of human-machine interaction, and providing technical support for precise control of the mixing process, ensuring batch consistency, and timely detection of equipment abnormalities. It forms the foundation for achieving automated production management and good process control.

[0032] See Figure 1 , Figure 2The top of the double cone barrel 106 is provided with a feed inlet 107, and a sealing cap is provided on the feed inlet 107. The bottom of the double cone barrel 106 is provided with a discharge outlet 108, and a one-way valve is provided at the bottom of the discharge outlet 108. The feed inlet 107 at the top of the double cone barrel 106 is equipped with a reliable sealing cap to ensure good sealing performance after the raw materials are added, prevent material dust from escaping into the production workshop environment during the mixing process, reduce the risk of cross-contamination, and maintain the cleanliness of the production area. The discharge port 108, located at the most critical position at the bottom of the double cone drum 106, has a one-way valve installed at its bottom, which is a key control component for raw material discharge and recovery. On the one hand, it ensures that the valve is closed during mixing or maintenance vibration, guaranteeing the airtightness of the environment inside the drum. On the other hand, when it is necessary to discharge the mixed finished product normally or recover the powder stripped by vibration, the valve can be precisely controlled to open, allowing the material to fall and be discharged in a directional and smooth manner. Especially in the recovery stage after maintenance 2, the presence of the one-way valve allows the dry powder stripped from the drum wall to naturally collect under gravity and be discharged in an orderly manner through the valve outlet, facilitating targeted collection by the powder collection container in the receiving box 303 placed directly below. At the same time, the inherent anti-backflow characteristic of the one-way valve also effectively isolates the environment inside the drum from possible disturbances or contamination from external downstream pipes, ensuring the purity of the recovered powder and the controllability of the recovery path.

[0033] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: First, after the machine is stopped, the air pump is connected to the air pipe mounting head 201 of the maintenance mechanism 2 through the air pipe, and the compressed air drives the pneumatic vibrator 202 to generate high-frequency mechanical vibration. Secondly, the vibration energy is transmitted to the connector 204 via the stainless steel connecting rod 203, forcing the hammers 205 at both ends to synchronously impact the inner wall of the double cone barrel 106. Meanwhile, the rubber coating 205 on the hammerhead undergoes elastic deformation upon impact, which both expands the vibration contact surface, causing the adhering powder layer to peel off under inertial force, and prevents direct metal collision from damaging the barrel. The stripped dry powder slides down the cone surface of the double cone barrel 106 under the action of gravity, and is discharged and recycled through the one-way valve at the bottom outlet 108. The matching containment mechanism 3 is rigidly positioned by the bolts 302 of the mounting plate 301, allowing operators to quickly access the air tubes and special tools pre-stored in the containment box 303, ensuring physical isolation between the cleaning process and the production environment. The stirring blades 109 continuously loosen the raw materials as the double cone barrel 106 rotates, pre-suppressing agglomeration and working in synergy with the vibration cleaning function. The entire process is monitored by the control panel 103 to achieve a closed-loop system for targeted maintenance operations when the equipment is not in operation.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A solid beverage production apparatus, characterized in that: The production device (1) includes a first base (101), a second base (102) and a double cone barrel (106), and a maintenance mechanism (2) is provided on the top inclined surface of the double cone barrel (106). The maintenance mechanism (2) includes a pneumatic vibrator (202), one end of which is provided with an air pipe mounting head (201), which is used to connect an air pipe, and the other end of the air pipe is connected to an air pump; The inner output end of the pneumatic vibrator (202) is equipped with a connector (204) via a connecting rod (203), and the two ends of the connector (204) are provided with hammers (205).

2. The solid beverage production apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The maintenance mechanism (2) is made of stainless steel, and the striking surface of the maintenance mechanism (2) is provided with rubber.

3. The solid beverage production apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: A receiving mechanism (3) is provided on one side of the second base (102). The receiving mechanism (3) includes a mounting plate (301), which is fixedly connected to the second base (102) by bolts (302).

4. The solid beverage production apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that: A receiving box (303) is provided on one side of the mounting plate (301), and the receiving box (303) contains an air tube and tools.

5. The solid beverage production apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first base (101) is equipped with a motor (104). One end of the motor (104) is provided with a double cone barrel (106) through a coupling (105). The other end of the double cone barrel (106) is fixedly connected to the second base (102) through a bearing.

6. The solid beverage production apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bearing shaft on the second base (102) passes through the double cone barrel (106) and is provided with a stirring blade (109), and the stirring blade (109) is used to process the solid beverage raw materials when the double cone barrel (106) rotates.

7. The solid beverage production apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the first base (101) is provided with a control panel (103), and the control panel (103) is used to control the production device (1).

8. The solid beverage production apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the double cone barrel (106) is provided with a feed inlet (107) and a sealing cap is provided on the feed inlet (107). The bottom of the double cone barrel (106) is provided with a discharge outlet (108) and a one-way valve is provided at the bottom of the discharge outlet (108).

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