A fermentation tank for whiskey making

Abstract

This utility model discloses a fermentation tank for whiskey brewing, including a tank body with a discharge port at the bottom and brewing grains placed inside the tank; a lid sealed to the tank body with a feed port; and a stirring and tilting mechanism installed on the lid and extending into the tank body to stir and tilt the brewing grains inside the tank. The stirring and tilting mechanism in this utility model can stir and tilt the brewing grains inside the tank, bringing the grains at the bottom of the tank to the top, increasing the contact area with yeast bacteria, and improving the brewing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of brewing technology and relates to a fermentation tank for whiskey brewing. Background Technology

[0002] Whisky is a strong distilled spirit made from grains such as barley. After being aged in oak barrels for many years, it is blended to a strength of around 43% ABV and is loved by many liquor enthusiasts.

[0003] During the fermentation and brewing of whisky, the grains need to be thoroughly stirred. The early stages of fermentation help replenish oxygen and promote the proliferation of yeast bacteria, allowing the grains at the bottom to be stirred to the top to come into contact with the yeast. Currently, the agitators used in whisky fermentation tanks have a simple structure and low stirring efficiency, failing to stir the grains at the bottom of the tank to the top to come into contact with the yeast bacteria.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention proposes a fermentation tank 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 technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A fermentation tank for whiskey brewing, comprising:

[0007] A tank body, wherein a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the tank body, and brewing grains are placed inside the tank body;

[0008] A cover body, which is sealed and installed on the tank body, and a feed inlet is provided on the cover body;

[0009] A stirring and tilting mechanism is installed on the cover and extends into the tank to stir and tilt the brewing grains placed in the tank.

[0010] Furthermore, the stirring and tilting mechanism includes a driving component mounted on the cover, a tilting cylinder mounted inside the tank, and a tilting auger placed inside the tilting cylinder, wherein the driving component drives the tilting auger to move.

[0011] Furthermore, the upward-turning cylinder is vertically positioned in the middle of the tank, and a feeding window is provided on the bottom periphery of the upward-turning cylinder.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the upward-turning cylinder is connected to the discharge port.

[0013] Furthermore, a feed sealing cover is installed at the feed inlet.

[0014] Furthermore, a discharge sealing cover is installed at the discharge port.

[0015] Furthermore, the inner wall of the tank is provided with an installation edge plate, and the upward-turning cylinder is installed on the installation edge plate by fasteners.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The stirring and turning mechanism set in the tank can stir and turn the brewing grains in the tank, turning the brewing grains placed at the bottom of the tank to the top, increasing the contact area with yeast bacteria, and improving the brewing efficiency of the brewing grains. Attached Figure Description

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

[0018] Figure 2 This is the front view of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view along the middle AA.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Tank body; 11. Discharge port; 2. Cover; 21. Inlet; 3. Stirring and tilting mechanism; 31. Drive component; 32. Tilting cylinder; 321. Inlet window; 33. Tilting auger; 4. Inlet sealing cover; 5. Discharge sealing cover; 6. Mounting edge plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A fermentation tank for whiskey brewing includes a tank body 1, a lid 2, and a stirring and tilting mechanism 3 installed on the lid 2 and extending into the tank body 1. The lid 2 is sealed to the tank body 1. Brewing grains are placed inside the tank body 1. The stirring and tilting mechanism 3 can stir and tilt the brewing grains inside the tank body 1, tilting the brewing grains placed at the bottom of the tank body 1 to the top, increasing the contact area with yeast bacteria, and improving the brewing efficiency of the brewing grains.

[0023] In this embodiment, a discharge port 11 is provided at the bottom of the tank 1, through which the fermented grains are discharged from the tank 1.

[0024] It should be added that a discharge sealing cover 5 is installed at the discharge port 11. One end of the discharge sealing cover 5 protrudes, and a sealing ring is fitted onto this protruding end. When the protruding end of the discharge sealing cover 5 extends into the discharge port 11, the sealing ring abuts against the inner wall of the discharge port 11, ensuring a tight seal between the discharge sealing cover 5 and the discharge port 11. The discharge sealing cover 5 can be installed at the discharge port 11 by bolt fixing or threaded connection.

[0025] In another embodiment, the cover 2 is provided with a feed inlet 21, through which the brewing grains enter the tank 1.

[0026] It should be added that a feed sealing cover 4 is installed at the feed inlet 21. One end of the feed sealing cover 4 protrudes, and a sealing ring is fitted onto this protruding end. When the protruding end of the feed sealing cover 4 extends into the feed inlet 21, the sealing ring abuts against the inner wall of the feed inlet 21, ensuring a tight seal between the feed sealing cover 4 and the feed inlet 21. The feed sealing cover 4 can be installed at the feed inlet 21 by bolting or screwing it on.

[0027] In this embodiment, the stirring and tilting mechanism 3 includes a driving component 31 installed on the cover 2, a tilting cylinder 32 installed in the tank 1, and a tilting auger 33 placed in the tilting cylinder 32. The driving component 31 drives the tilting auger 33 to move.

[0028] Specifically, the drive component 31 is preferably a geared motor, which is existing technology and can be directly obtained by those skilled in the art from the market. The geared motor is vertically mounted on the top of the cover 2 via a motor mount, and the output shaft of the geared motor extends into the tank 1 and is coaxially fixed to the upward-turning auger 33 via a coupling. The upward-turning cylinder 32 is vertically arranged in the middle of the tank 1. Multiple radially arranged mounting plates are welded to the top of the upward-turning cylinder 32, and a feeding window 321 is opened on the bottom periphery of the upward-turning cylinder 32. The brewing grain located at the bottom of the tank 1 enters the feeding window 321 and moves to the upper position inside the tank 1 under the action of the upward-turning auger 33.

[0029] In this embodiment, the inner wall of the tank 1 is welded with an installation edge plate 6, and the upturned cylinder 32 is installed on the installation edge plate 6 by fasteners, preferably fastening bolts. After the upturned cylinder 32 is placed inside the tank 1, the fastening bolts fix the installation plate on the installation edge plate 6.

[0030] In this embodiment, the bottom of the upward-turning cylinder 32 is connected to the discharge port 11.

[0031] When using this device, the brewing grains are first fed into the tank 1 through the feed inlet 21. When it is necessary to stir the brewing grains, the drive unit 31 drives the upward auger 33 to rotate. The grains located at the bottom of the tank 1 enter the upward cylinder 32 through the feed window 321 and move to the upper position inside the tank 1 with the upward auger 33, thereby achieving full fermentation of the grains in the tank 1.

[0032] 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 fermentation tank for whiskey brewing, characterized in that, include: Tank (1), the bottom of the tank (1) is provided with a discharge port (11), and the tank (1) contains brewing grains; The cover (2) is sealed and installed on the tank (1), and the cover (2) is provided with a feed inlet (21). Stirring and turning mechanism (3), the stirring and turning mechanism (3) is installed on the cover (2) and extends into the tank (1) for stirring and turning the brewing grains placed in the tank (1); The stirring and tilting mechanism (3) includes a driving component (31) installed on the cover (2), a tilting cylinder (32) installed in the tank (1), and a tilting auger (33) placed in the tilting cylinder (32). The driving component (31) drives the tilting auger (33) to move.

2. The fermentation tank for whisky brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upward-turning cylinder (32) is vertically arranged in the middle of the tank (1), and a feeding window (321) is opened on the bottom periphery of the upward-turning cylinder (32).

3. The fermentation tank for whisky brewing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the upward-turning cylinder (32) is connected to the discharge port (11).

4. The fermentation tank for whisky brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A feed sealing cover (4) is installed at the feed inlet (21).

5. The fermentation tank for whisky brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A discharge sealing cover (5) is installed at the discharge port (11).

6. The fermentation tank for whisky brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the tank (1) is provided with an installation edge plate (6), and the upturned cylinder (32) is installed on the installation edge plate (6) by fasteners.

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