Novel liquid supply tank for a flavoring material atomization test platform

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of novel liquid supply tank of aromatic sugar material atomization test platform, including tank body, electric heating element, stirring motor, upper stirring arm, lower stirring arm and ultrasonic vibration plate;Stirring motor is fixedly arranged on the top of tank body, stirring motor drives the stirring shaft that vertically penetrates tank body, and the upper segment and lower end of stirring shaft are connected with upper stirring arm box lower stirring arm respectively;Ultrasonic vibration plate is embedded in the inner wall of tank body bottom, and tank body adopts the sandwich structure of inner and outer double-layer stainless steel, and the sandwich is filled with heat-conducting medium, and the heating end of electric heating element is embedded in sandwich. Through the circulation heating system formed between heat-conducting oil injection port and heat-conducting oil outlet, material liquid is uniformly heated, and temperature can be accurately controlled;Upper stirring arm and lower stirring arm are set in tank body, form layered stirring linkage mechanism, and ultrasonic vibration plate is embedded in the inner wall of tank body bottom, material liquid bubbles are eliminated by high-frequency vibration, and tank body is cleaned inside while improving material liquid mixing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco flavoring material atomization technology, and in particular to a novel liquid supply tank for a flavoring material atomization test platform. Background Technology

[0002] In actual production, existing technologies suffer from problems such as inaccurate temperature control, low mixing efficiency, and inconvenient cleaning when processing flavoring liquids. Traditional flavoring liquid supply tanks typically employ a single-layer structure, relying on external heating equipment for temperature control, resulting in uneven temperature distribution and affecting the uniformity and stability of the liquid. Furthermore, the simple design of the stirring system makes it difficult to effectively prevent the sedimentation of high-viscosity liquids, and the cleaning process is also cumbersome. These shortcomings not only affect the consistency of product quality but also increase operational complexity and maintenance costs. Existing supply tanks cannot accurately simulate the actual performance of flavoring liquids under different operating conditions, failing to meet the research and development needs of diverse flavoring liquid formulations. Especially during atomization, changes in physical properties such as temperature, density, and viscosity directly affect the atomization effect, and traditional equipment lacks real-time monitoring and dynamic adjustment capabilities, failing to ensure optimal atomization results.

[0003] Therefore, the industry urgently needs a new type of liquid supply tank that can precisely control temperature, efficiently mix liquids, and is easy to clean, in order to meet the research and development needs of different flavoring formulas and to simulate various working conditions during actual production on a test platform. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies, such as inaccurate temperature control, low mixing efficiency, and inconvenient cleaning, in the process of adding flavoring ingredients. The invention proposes a novel liquid supply tank for a flavoring ingredient atomization test platform. This liquid supply tank is designed for various flavoring ingredient production states and can simulate various working conditions during actual production on the test platform, thereby precisely controlling the state of the flavoring ingredient liquid and ensuring the best atomization effect.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A novel liquid supply tank for a gum atomization test platform includes a tank body, an electric heating element, a stirring motor, an upper stirring arm, a lower stirring arm, and an ultrasonic vibration plate. The stirring motor is fixedly installed at the top of the tank, and the stirring motor drives the stirring shaft that runs vertically through the tank. The upper section of the stirring shaft is connected to the upper stirring arm, and the lower section of the stirring shaft is connected to the lower stirring arm. An ultrasonic vibration plate is embedded in the inner wall of the bottom of the tank. The tank adopts a double-layer stainless steel structure, and the interlayer between the inner and outer layers is filled with a heat-conducting medium. The heating end of the electric heating element is embedded in the interlayer, and an oil temperature sensor for monitoring the temperature of the heat-conducting medium is installed in the interlayer.

[0006] More preferably, the upper stirring arm is a straight rod blade, the lower stirring arm is a multi-stage U-shaped blade, the multi-stage U-shaped blade has an air chamber inside which is connected to a spray hole opened on the surface of the multi-stage U-shaped blade, and the stirring shaft has a central air channel inside which is connected to the air chamber inside the multi-stage U-shaped blade.

[0007] More preferably, the ultrasonic oscillation plate is configured with multiple ceramic ultrasonic guide sheets for heating, stirring, and ultrasonic vibration.

[0008] More preferably, the top of the tank is provided with a heat-conducting medium injection port and the bottom is provided with a heat-conducting medium outlet, and the heat-conducting medium injection port and the heat-conducting medium outlet are connected by a pipeline.

[0009] More preferably, a level gauge connection port is provided on the side wall of the tank, and a level gauge for monitoring the liquid volume is installed in the level gauge connection port.

[0010] More preferably, the top of the tank is provided with a reflux port, a liquid inlet and a vent, the reflux port is connected to the reflux pipe of the refluxed liquid, and the liquid inlet is connected to the liquid supply pipe.

[0011] More preferably, the bottom of the tank is provided with a drain port, a discharge port, and a drain pipe, and the discharge port is connected to the liquid delivery pipe for outputting the liquid.

[0012] More preferably, the side wall of the tank is provided with an observation window, and the inner wall of the tank is embedded with a temperature and humidity sensor.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By injecting a heat-conducting medium into the interlayer of the double-layer tank and heating the heat-conducting medium with an electric heating element, a circulating heating system is formed between the heat-conducting oil inlet and outlet, achieving uniform heating of the liquid and enabling precise temperature control; by setting upper and lower stirring arms at different spatial heights within the tank, a layered stirring linkage mechanism is formed, and by using an ultrasonic vibration plate embedded in the inner wall of the bottom of the tank, high-frequency vibration eliminates air bubbles in the liquid, improving the mixing efficiency of the liquid while facilitating cleaning inside the tank, enhancing the accuracy and repeatability of experiments, and providing strong equipment support for the research and development of flavoring materials in the tobacco industry. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view of a novel liquid supply tank for a gum atomization test platform proposed in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a top view of a novel liquid supply tank for a gum atomization test platform proposed in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a bottom view of a novel liquid supply tank for a gum atomization test platform proposed in this utility model.

[0015] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Tank body; 2. Heat transfer medium inlet; 3. Heat transfer medium outlet; 4. Oil temperature sensor; 5. Level gauge connection port; 6. Level gauge; 7. Drain port; 8. Outlet port; 9. Drain pipe; 10. Electric heating element; 11. Stirring motor; 12. Observation window; 13. Temperature and humidity sensor; 14. Return port; 15. Inlet; 16. Vent; 17. Upper stirring arm; 18. Lower stirring arm; 19. Ultrasonic vibration plate. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0017] This embodiment proposes a novel liquid supply tank for storing the syrup in a gum filling atomization test platform. The tank has a built-in oil temperature sensor and a liquid temperature and humidity sensor to monitor the temperature, while an electric heating element maintains a suitable operating temperature. A level gauge monitors the liquid level, and a stirring motor works in conjunction with the upper and lower stirring arms to ensure uniform liquid distribution. An ultrasonic oscillating plate reduces air bubbles and improves the stability of the liquid. A drain pipe and a safety valve ensure the safety and ease of maintenance of the system.

[0018] Please refer to Figures 1-3 The new liquid supply tank of the gum atomization test platform mainly includes a tank body 1, an electric heating element 10, a stirring motor 11, an upper stirring arm 17, a lower stirring arm 18, and an ultrasonic vibration plate 19.

[0019] Specifically, a stirring motor 11 is fixedly installed at the top of the tank 1. The stirring motor 11 drives a stirring shaft that vertically penetrates the tank 1. The upper section of the stirring shaft is connected to an upper stirring arm 17, and the lower section is connected to a lower stirring arm 18. An air passage is provided inside the stirring shaft, which is connected to the air chamber inside the multi-stage U-shaped blades of the lower stirring arm 18. An ultrasonic vibration plate 19 is embedded in the inner wall of the bottom of the tank 1. The tank 1 adopts a double-layer stainless steel structure, with a heat-conducting medium filling the interlayer between the inner and outer layers. The heating end of the electric heating element 10 is embedded in the interlayer, and an oil temperature sensor 4 for monitoring the temperature of the heat-conducting medium is installed in the interlayer.

[0020] The main structure of tank 1 adopts a double-layer stainless steel design. Tank 1 has a heat transfer medium inlet 2 at the top and a heat transfer medium outlet 3 at the bottom, connected by pipelines. A high-efficiency heat transfer medium (such as heat transfer oil) is filled between the inner and outer layers, forming a heat transfer oil circulation path. The heat transfer oil enters the jacket through the heat transfer medium inlet 2, flows out through the heat transfer medium outlet 3, and then returns to the heat transfer medium inlet 2 through pipelines, forming a circulating heating system. This design ensures uniform heating of the liquid inside tank 1, avoiding the problem of uneven temperature distribution in traditional single-layer structures. The inner wall of tank 1 adopts a continuous curved surface structure, eliminating right-angle joints, reducing liquid residue, and guiding the natural flow of the liquid through the curved surface, enhancing the stirring effect.

[0021] The heating end of the electric heating element 10 is embedded in the jacket, and the electric heating element 10 is distributed around the tank body 1. Combined with the heat transfer oil circulation system, it ensures the stability of the liquid temperature. Temperature and humidity sensors 13 are embedded in the inner wall of the tank body 1 to monitor the temperature and humidity of the liquid inside the tank body 1. The temperature and humidity sensors 13 and the oil temperature sensor 4 monitor the temperature of the sugar liquid and the temperature of the heat transfer medium, respectively, to ensure precise control of the liquid temperature inside the tank body 1.

[0022] In this embodiment, the upper stirring arm 17 is a straight-rod impeller, and the lower stirring arm 18 is a multi-stage U-shaped impeller, forming a layered stirring linkage mechanism. The straight-rod impeller rotates close to the top of the tank, responsible for the rapid mixing of the surface liquid, ensuring the uniformity of the surface liquid. The multi-stage U-shaped impeller has an internal air chamber connected to nozzles on its surface. Multiple compressed air injection nozzles are evenly distributed on the inner surface of the multi-stage U-shaped impeller. Compressed gas is injected through the nozzles, and intermittent jetting creates a vortex flow, which generates a strong vortex flow inside the tank 1 under the action of high-pressure gas. This penetrates the deep areas of the high-viscosity liquid, preventing liquid deposition and agglomeration, and ensuring uniform mixing of the liquid throughout the entire tank 1. The stirring arms and stirring shaft adopt a quick-release connection structure for easy maintenance or replacement of the stirring components.

[0023] The ultrasonic vibration plate 19 is equipped with multiple ceramic ultrasonic guides for heating, stirring, and ultrasonic vibration. High-frequency vibration eliminates air bubbles in the liquid and assists in removing residues in cleaning mode. Because the ultrasonic vibration plate 19 consists of multiple ceramic ultrasonic guides, it effectively eliminates air bubbles in the liquid and assists in removing residues from the inner wall of the tank 1 in cleaning mode, ensuring the cleanliness of the tank 1 before and after each experiment. The design of the ultrasonic vibration plate 19 not only improves the uniformity of the liquid but also simplifies the cleaning process and reduces maintenance costs.

[0024] A level gauge connection port 5 is provided on the side wall of the tank body 1. A level gauge 6 for monitoring the liquid volume is installed in the level gauge connection port 5. An observation window 12 is also provided on the side wall of the tank body 1. The liquid status and volume are monitored in real time through the level gauge 6 and the observation window 12. When the liquid in the tank body 1 is low, the operator is reminded to replenish it in time.

[0025] In addition, the tank body 1 is equipped with ports for conveying liquid, such as a return port 14, a liquid inlet 15, and a vent 16 at the top of the tank body 1. The return port 14 is connected to the return pipe of the returned liquid in the pipeline system, and the liquid inlet 15 is connected to the liquid supply pipe. The vent 16 is located at the highest point of the top of the tank body 1 to expel excess gas and is equipped with a dust cap.

[0026] The bottom of tank 1 is equipped with a drain port 7, a discharge port 8, and a drain pipe 9. The residual liquid in tank 1 is discharged through the drain port 7 to facilitate cleaning of tank 1. The drain port 7 is connected to the drain pipe 9, and a manual valve is installed on the drain pipe 9 to control the drainage. The discharge port 8 is connected to the liquid output pipeline.

[0027] Operating mode of the new liquid supply tank of the authentic sugar atomization test platform: The syrup is injected into tank 1 through inlet 15, and level gauge 6 monitors the syrup volume in real time. The heat transfer oil circulation system and electric heating element 10 are activated to heat the syrup to the set temperature. Simultaneously, stirring motor 11 is started, and the straight blades of upper stirring arm 17 and the multi-stage U-shaped cyclone stirring arm of lower stirring arm 18 work together to ensure uniform mixing of the syrup. Ultrasonic oscillation plate 19 is activated to eliminate air bubbles in the syrup, ensuring its uniformity and stability. The syrup is then transported to an atomizing device through outlet 8 for atomization effect testing. After the experiment, cleaning mode is activated, and ultrasonic oscillation plate 19 assists in peeling away residue from the inner wall of tank 1. Residual syrup is discharged through drain port 7, ensuring the cleanliness of tank 1. This flavoring atomization test platform supply tank provides strong technical support for the research and development of flavorings in the tobacco industry. In particular, the supply tank can simulate the production conditions of various flavorings, ensuring that the experimental conditions are as close as possible to the actual production environment, providing a reliable guarantee for product development, meeting the research and development needs of different flavoring formulations, and simulating various working conditions during actual production on the test platform.

[0028] It should be noted that the parts not covered by this utility model are the same as or can be implemented using existing technology.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A novel liquid supply tank for a gum atomization test platform, characterized in that, It includes a tank (1), an electric heating element (10), a stirring motor (11), an upper stirring arm (17), a lower stirring arm (18), and an ultrasonic vibration plate (19). The stirring motor (11) is fixedly installed on the top of the tank (1). The stirring motor (11) drives the stirring shaft that runs vertically through the tank (1). The upper section of the stirring shaft is connected to the upper stirring arm (17), and the lower section of the stirring shaft is connected to the lower stirring arm (18). An ultrasonic vibration plate (19) is embedded in the inner wall of the bottom of the tank (1). The tank (1) adopts a double-layer stainless steel structure. The interlayer between the inner and outer layers is filled with a heat-conducting medium. The heating end of the electric heating element (10) is embedded in the interlayer. An oil temperature sensor (4) for monitoring the temperature of the heat-conducting medium is set in the interlayer.

2. The novel liquid supply tank for a flavoring material atomization test platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper stirring arm (17) is a straight rod blade, and the lower stirring arm (18) is a multi-stage U-shaped blade. The multi-stage U-shaped blade has an air chamber inside that is connected to a spray hole on the surface of the multi-stage U-shaped blade. The stirring shaft has a central air passage inside that is connected to the air chamber inside the multi-stage U-shaped blade.

3. The novel liquid supply tank for a flavoring material atomization test platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ultrasonic oscillation plate (19) is configured with multiple ceramic ultrasonic guide sheets for heating, stirring and ultrasonic vibration.

4. The novel liquid supply tank for a flavoring material atomization test platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tank (1) has a heat transfer medium injection port (2) at the top and a heat transfer medium outlet (3) at the bottom. The heat transfer medium injection port (2) and the heat transfer medium outlet (3) are connected by a pipeline.

5. The novel liquid supply tank for a flavoring material atomization test platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, A level gauge connection port (5) is provided on the side wall of the tank (1), and a level gauge (6) for monitoring the liquid volume is installed in the level gauge connection port (5).

6. The novel liquid supply tank for a flavoring material atomization test platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the tank (1) is provided with a reflux port (14), a liquid inlet (15) and a vent (16). The reflux port (14) is connected to the reflux pipe of the reflux liquid, and the liquid inlet (15) is connected to the liquid supply pipe.

7. The novel liquid supply tank for a flavoring material atomization test platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the tank (1) is provided with a drain port (7), an outlet port (8) and a drain pipe (9), and the outlet port (8) is connected to the liquid delivery pipe for outputting the liquid.

8. The novel liquid supply tank for a flavoring material atomization test platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the tank (1) is provided with an observation window (12), and the inner wall of the tank (1) is embedded with a temperature and humidity sensor (13).

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