A continuous fermentation device for saccharomyces cerevisiae culture

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of continuous fermentation devices of wine yeast culture, including water tank, the top of the water tank is provided with heat preservation cylinder, the inner chamber of the heat preservation cylinder is fixedly connected with shell, the right side of the shell is provided with motor, the output of the motor is fixedly connected with crankshaft, the surface of the crankshaft is movably connected with adjusting rod, the bottom of the adjusting rod is fixedly connected with vertical rod.The utility model works, through motor drives crankshaft rotation, crankshaft drives stirring vane rotation, material is agitated, to improve fermentation efficiency, simultaneously by controller starts heating tube, water in water tank inner chamber is heated, crankshaft rotation process will also drive adjusting rod to move, adjusting rod drives vertical rod to move, vertical rod drives piston to move, so that water enters into shunt pipe, subsequently into heat exchange tube inner chamber, with shell carries out heat exchange work, heat is introduced into shell inner chamber, to play the effect of temperature regulation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brewing technology, specifically to a continuous fermentation device for brewing yeast culture. Background Technology

[0002] In the brewing industry, continuous fermentation technology has greatly improved equipment utilization and shortened the fermentation cycle due to its advantages such as enabling microorganisms to maintain an accelerated growth period and reducing the accumulation of metabolites.

[0003] However, existing continuous fermentation devices for brewing yeast cultures have certain limitations. Most devices are not capable of coping with changes in ambient temperature. When the outside temperature is low, especially in cold seasons or low-temperature workshops, the internal temperature of the fermentation tank is prone to drop. Once the internal temperature of the fermentation tank is lower than the normal range, yeast activity will be inhibited, the rate of enzymatic reaction will slow down, resulting in a prolonged fermentation process, reduced production efficiency, and failure to meet the requirements. Therefore, we propose a continuous fermentation device for brewing yeast cultures. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this invention is to provide a continuous fermentation device for brewing yeast culture, which has the advantages of high efficiency and solves the problem that existing continuous fermentation devices for brewing yeast culture have certain limitations. Most devices are not capable of coping with changes in ambient temperature. When the outside temperature is low, especially in cold seasons or low-temperature workshops, the internal temperature of the fermentation tank is prone to drop. Once the internal temperature of the fermentation tank is lower than the normal range, yeast activity will be inhibited, the rate of enzymatic reaction will slow down, resulting in a prolonged fermentation process, reduced production efficiency, and failure to meet the requirements of use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a continuous fermentation device for brewing yeast culture, comprising a water tank, an insulation cylinder at the top of the water tank, a shell fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the insulation cylinder, a motor on the right side of the shell, a crankshaft fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, an adjusting rod movably connected to the surface of the crankshaft, a vertical rod fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjusting rod, a water suction pipe connected to the bottom of the right side of the water tank, and a hollow block connected to the top of the water suction pipe through a first one-way valve. One side of the hollow block is fixedly connected to the water tank. A piston is installed on the top of the inner wall of the hollow block. The top of the piston is fixedly connected to a vertical rod. The bottom right side of the hollow block is connected to a drain pipe through a second one-way valve. One side of the drain pipe is connected to a diversion pipe. One side of the diversion pipe is connected to a heat exchange pipe. One side of the heat exchange pipe is connected to a confluence pipe. The bottom of the confluence pipe is connected to a return pipe, and the bottom of the return pipe is connected to the water tank. A stirring blade is fixedly connected to the left side of the crankshaft surface. A heating pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the water tank.

[0006] Preferably, both sides of the top of the water tank are fixedly connected to a fixing ring, and the inner wall of the fixing ring is fixedly connected to the heat preservation cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, the top right side of the housing is connected to an inlet pipe, the bottom left side of the housing is connected to an outlet pipe, and the left side of the outlet pipe is threadedly connected to a cover plate.

[0008] Preferably, a water injection pipe is connected to the top of the front of the water tank, and a controller is fixedly connected to the right side of the front of the water tank.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to one side of the motor, and one side of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the housing.

[0010] Preferably, a through hole is provided on the right side of the inner cavity of the housing, and a sealing ring is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the through hole.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a continuous fermentation device for brewing yeast culture, which has the following beneficial effects: In operation, this invention injects material into the inner cavity of the shell through the feed pipe. Then, the controller starts the motor, which drives the crankshaft to rotate. The crankshaft then drives the stirring blades to rotate, agitating the material and improving fermentation efficiency. Simultaneously, the controller activates the heating element to heat the water in the inner cavity of the water tank. During the rotation of the crankshaft, the adjusting rod also moves, which in turn moves the vertical rod, which in turn moves the piston. As the piston rises, water is drawn into the hollow block cavity through the suction pipe and the first one-way valve. As the piston descends, water is discharged into the drain pipe cavity through the second one-way valve, allowing the water to enter the diversion pipe and then the heat exchange tube cavity to exchange heat with the shell, transferring heat into the inner cavity of the shell and thus achieving temperature regulation. Finally, the water is returned to the inner cavity of the water tank through the confluence pipe and the return pipe, allowing the water to circulate. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0013] In the diagram: 1. Water tank; 2. Fixing ring; 3. Insulation cylinder; 4. Shell; 5. Motor; 6. Crankshaft; 7. Stirring blade; 8. Adjusting rod; 9. Vertical rod; 10. Pumping pipe; 11. First check valve; 12. Hollow block; 13. Piston; 14. Second check valve; 15. Drain pipe; 16. Diverter pipe; 17. Heat exchanger pipe; 18. Merging pipe; 19. Heating pipe; 20. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0014] 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.

[0015] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments. Example

[0016] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this utility model provides a continuous fermentation device for brewing yeast culture, including a water tank 1, an insulation cylinder 3 on the top of the water tank 1, a shell 4 fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the insulation cylinder 3, a motor 5 on the right side of the shell 4, a crankshaft 6 fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 5, an adjusting rod 8 movably connected to the surface of the crankshaft 6, a vertical rod 9 fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjusting rod 8, a water suction pipe 10 connected to the bottom of the right side of the water tank 1, a hollow block 12 connected to the top of the water suction pipe 10 through a first one-way valve 11, and one side of the hollow block 12 fixed to the water tank 1. The hollow block 12 is connected to a piston 13 at the top of its inner wall. The top of the piston 13 is fixedly connected to the vertical rod 9. The bottom right side of the hollow block 12 is connected to a drain pipe 15 via a second one-way valve 14. One side of the drain pipe 15 is connected to a diversion pipe 16. One side of the diversion pipe 16 is connected to a heat exchange pipe 17. One side of the heat exchange pipe 17 is connected to a confluence pipe 18. The bottom of the confluence pipe 18 is connected to a return pipe, and the bottom of the return pipe is connected to the water tank 1. The stirring blade 7 is fixedly connected to the left side of the surface of the crankshaft 6. The bottom of the inner wall of the water tank 1 is fixedly connected to a heating pipe 19.

[0017] The specific function of this technical solution is as follows: During operation, the material is injected into the inner cavity of the shell 4 through the feed pipe. Then, the motor 5 is started by the controller 20. The motor 5 drives the crankshaft 6 to rotate, which in turn drives the stirring blade 7 to rotate, thus agitating the material and improving fermentation efficiency. At the same time, the heating tube 19 is started by the controller 20 to heat the water in the inner cavity of the water tank 1. During the rotation of the crankshaft 6, the adjusting rod 8 is also moved, which in turn moves the vertical rod 9. The vertical rod 9 moves the piston 13. During the upward movement of the piston 13, water is drawn into the inner cavity of the hollow block 12 through the water suction pipe 10 and the first one-way valve 11. During the downward movement of the piston 13, water is discharged into the inner cavity of the drain pipe 15 through the second one-way valve 14, allowing the water to enter the diversion pipe 16 and then the inner cavity of the heat exchange tube 17 to exchange heat with the shell 4, thus introducing heat into the inner cavity of the shell 4 and achieving the effect of temperature regulation. Then, the water is recycled back into the inner cavity of the water tank 1 through the confluence pipe 18 and the return pipe, so that the water circulates. Example

[0018] Based on Embodiment 1, this utility model is as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the top of the water tank 1 is fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed ring 2. The inner wall of the fixed ring 2 is fixedly connected to the heat preservation cylinder 3. The top right side of the shell 4 is connected to the feed pipe, and the bottom left side of the shell 4 is connected to the discharge pipe. The left side of the discharge pipe is threadedly connected to the cover plate. The top front of the water tank 1 is connected to the water injection pipe. The right side of the front of the water tank 1 is fixedly connected to the controller 20. The side of the motor 5 is fixedly connected to the fixed plate, and the side of the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the shell 4. The right side of the inner cavity of the shell 4 is provided with a through hole, and the inner cavity of the through hole is fixedly connected to a sealing ring.

[0019] The specific functions of this technical solution are as follows: by setting the fixing ring 2, the operation of the heat preservation cylinder 3 is stabilized, thereby making the operation of the shell 4 stable; by setting the controller 20, the operation of the electrical equipment is easily controlled, thereby facilitating the fermentation process; by setting the sealing ring, the sealing effect is good, preventing liquid from overflowing.

[0020] Working principle: During operation, the material is injected into the inner cavity of the shell 4 through the feed pipe. Then, the motor 5 is started by the controller 20, which drives the crankshaft 6 to rotate. The crankshaft 6 drives the stirring blade 7 to rotate, thus agitating the material and improving fermentation efficiency. At the same time, the heating tube 19 is started by the controller 20 to heat the water in the inner cavity of the water tank 1. During the rotation of the crankshaft 6, the adjusting rod 8 is also moved. The adjusting rod 8 moves the vertical rod 9, which moves the piston 13. During the upward movement of the piston 13, water is drawn into the inner cavity of the hollow block 12 through the water suction pipe 10 and the first one-way valve 11. During the downward movement of the piston 13, water is discharged into the inner cavity of the drain pipe 15 through the second one-way valve 14, so that the water enters the diversion pipe 16 and then enters the inner cavity of the heat exchange tube 17 to exchange heat with the shell 4, thus introducing heat into the inner cavity of the shell 4 and achieving the effect of temperature regulation. Then, the water is recycled back into the inner cavity of the water tank 1 through the confluence pipe 18 and the return pipe, so that the water circulates.

[0021] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0022] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0023] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A continuous fermentation apparatus for brewing yeast culture, comprising a water tank (1), characterized in that: The top of the water tank (1) is provided with a heat insulation cylinder (3), and the inner cavity of the heat insulation cylinder (3) is fixedly connected to a shell (4). A motor (5) is provided on the right side of the shell (4), and the output end of the motor (5) is fixedly connected to a crankshaft (6). An adjusting rod (8) is movably connected to the surface of the crankshaft (6), and a vertical rod (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjusting rod (8). A water pumping pipe (10) is connected to the bottom of the right side of the water tank (1). The top of the water pumping pipe (10) is connected to a hollow block (12) through a first one-way valve (11). One side of the hollow block (12) is fixedly connected to the water tank (1), and the top of the inner wall of the hollow block (12) is... The part is equipped with a piston (13), the top of the piston (13) is fixedly connected to the vertical rod (9), the bottom right side of the hollow block (12) is connected to a drain pipe (15) through a second one-way valve (14), one side of the drain pipe (15) is connected to a diversion pipe (16), one side of the diversion pipe (16) is connected to a heat exchange pipe (17), one side of the heat exchange pipe (17) is connected to a confluence pipe (18), the bottom of the confluence pipe (18) is connected to a return pipe, and the bottom of the return pipe is connected to the water tank (1), the left side of the surface of the crankshaft (6) is fixedly connected to a stirring blade (7), and the bottom of the inner wall of the water tank (1) is fixedly connected to a heating pipe (19).

2. The continuous fermentation apparatus for brewing yeast culture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (1) has two fixed rings (2) on both sides of the top, and the inner wall of the fixed rings (2) is fixedly connected to the heat preservation cylinder (3).

3. The continuous fermentation apparatus for brewing yeast culture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top right side of the housing (4) is connected to a feed pipe, and the bottom left side of the housing (4) is connected to a discharge pipe, with a cover plate threaded to the left side of the discharge pipe.

4. The continuous fermentation apparatus for brewing yeast culture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water injection pipe is connected to the top of the front of the water tank (1), and a controller (20) is fixedly connected to the right side of the front of the water tank (1).

5. The continuous fermentation apparatus for brewing yeast culture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing plate is fixedly connected to one side of the motor (5), and one side of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the housing (4).

6. The continuous fermentation apparatus for brewing yeast culture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A through hole is provided on the right side of the inner cavity of the housing (4), and a sealing ring is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the through hole.

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