Automatic mixing device for liquid sauces

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automatic mixing devices of liquid sauce material belongs to sauce material mixing technical field, and its technical solution main points include bottom plate, the top of bottom plate is provided with mixing tank, the both sides of bottom plate top are provided with batching mechanism, the inside of mixing tank is provided with flushing mechanism, the rear side of bottom plate top is fixedly connected with PLC controller, the inside of mixing tank is provided with high shear emulsifying head, the inner wall of mixing tank is fixedly connected with three spiral guide vanes;The batching mechanism includes cover, batching tank, metering pump and discharge pipe, solve the device that part to liquid sauce is mixed in existing, mostly rely on manual weighing or volume estimation, error is big, leading to product batch flavor unstable, and mixing uniformity is poor, there is stirring dead angle, and subsequent cleaning needs staff to hold water pipe to carry out multi-angle flushing to mixing cavity inner wall, and cleaning efficiency is lower.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sauce mixing technology, and in particular to an automatic liquid sauce mixing device. Background Technology

[0002] Liquid sauce mixing is a process in which various liquid and semi-fluid sauce ingredients are stirred, sheared, emulsified, etc., according to a preset formula ratio to finally form a compound sauce with uniform composition and consistent flavor. At present, most small and medium-sized enterprises adopt the "single tank batch mixing" mode, that is, using a mixing tank with a stirring paddle, and manually pouring various sauces into the tank and stirring them.

[0003] Existing devices for mixing liquid sauces mostly rely on manual weighing or volume estimation, which has large errors, resulting in unstable flavor between batches of products, poor mixing uniformity, dead zones in the mixing, and subsequent cleaning requires staff to use hand hoses to rinse the inner wall of the mixing chamber from multiple angles, which is inefficient.

[0004] Therefore, an automatic mixing device for liquid sauces is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic mixing device for liquid sauces, which can solve the problems of existing devices for mixing liquid sauces, which mostly rely on manual weighing or volume estimation, resulting in large errors, unstable flavor between batches of products, poor mixing uniformity, dead corners in the mixing, and low cleaning efficiency, which require workers to hold water hoses to rinse the inner wall of the mixing chamber from multiple angles.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic liquid sauce mixing device, comprising a base plate, a mixing tank on the top of the base plate, a dispensing mechanism on both sides of the top of the base plate, a rinsing mechanism inside the mixing tank, a PLC controller fixedly connected to the rear side of the top of the base plate, a high-shear emulsifying head inside the mixing tank, and three spiral guide plates fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mixing tank; the dispensing mechanism includes a cover, a dispensing tank, a metering pump, and a discharge pipe, the cover being threadedly connected to the surface of the dispensing tank, the discharge pipe being fixedly connected to the dispensing tank on the side near the dispensing tank, and the metering pump being installed inside the discharge pipe.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the mixing tank is fixedly connected to a support column, and the number of the support columns is four and they are evenly distributed at the bottom of the mixing tank. The bottom of the support column is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate.

[0008] Preferably, handles are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the cover.

[0009] Preferably, the cover has an air inlet, and a dustproof net is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the air inlet.

[0010] Preferably, the rinsing mechanism includes an input pipe, a ring pipe, and several nozzles. The bottom of the input pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the ring pipe, the ring pipe is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mixing tank, and the nozzles are fixedly connected to the ring pipe on the side closest to the ring pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the nozzle is fan-shaped and is inclined downwards.

[0012] Preferably, a support plate is fixedly connected to the front side of the PLC controller, a high-speed motor is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate, the bottom of the output shaft of the high-speed motor passes through the support plate and is fixedly connected to the main shaft of the high-shear emulsifying head, and the surface of the output shaft of the high-speed motor is in active contact with the interior of the support plate.

[0013] Preferably, a discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the front side of the mixing tank, a valve is installed inside the discharge pipe, and several support legs are fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This application features a dispensing mechanism with a sealed cover threaded onto the surface of the dispensing tank. Handles on both sides of the top facilitate opening and closing for operators. An internal air inlet with a dust filter balances the air pressure inside and outside the tank during dispensing, ensuring smooth extraction and filtering air impurities to maintain cleanliness. Four evenly distributed pillars at the bottom of the tank are fixed to the base plate, providing stable support. The dispensing pump is installed in the discharge pipe and connected to a PLC controller. The PLC controller can set parameters to control the pump's extraction volume, achieving high-precision dispensing ratios. The dispensing is then precisely delivered to the mixing tank for mixing with the main ingredients, achieving automatic and precise dispensing and mixing. This solves the problem of large dispensing errors in existing liquid sauces and improves the stability of flavor across different batches of sauce. 2. This application incorporates a rinsing mechanism where the bottom of the input pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the ring pipe, which is fixed to the inner wall of the mixing tank. The nozzle is fixedly connected to the ring pipe on the side closest to it, and is fan-shaped and tilted downwards. This design expands the rinsing range. During cleaning, the external cleaning fluid is connected to the input pipe, enters the ring pipe through the input pipe, and is then sprayed out through the fan-shaped nozzle. This allows for thorough rinsing of the inner wall and internal components of the mixing tank, effectively improving cleaning efficiency. It eliminates the need for workers to hold water hoses for multi-angle rinsing, thus solving the problem of low efficiency in existing cleaning methods. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the automatic liquid sauce mixing device of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mixing tank in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the mixing tank and the cover body in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rinsing mechanism in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the spiral guide plate in this utility model; Figure 6 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0016] In the diagram, 1. Base plate; 2. High-shear emulsifying head; 3. Batching mechanism; 301. Cover; 302. Batching tank; 303. Metering pump; 304. Discharge pipe; 4. High-speed motor; 5. Support plate; 6. PLC controller; 7. Mixing tank; 8. Support leg; 9. Flushing mechanism; 901. Input pipe; 902. Ring pipe; 903. Nozzle; 10. Discharge pipe; 11. Valve; 12. Spiral guide plate; 13. Handle; 14. Support column; 15. Air inlet; 16. Dustproof net. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-6 The present invention provides the following technical solution: An automatic liquid sauce mixing device includes a base plate 1, a mixing tank 7 on the top of the base plate 1, a dispensing mechanism 3 on both sides of the top of the base plate 1, a rinsing mechanism 9 inside the mixing tank 7, a PLC controller 6 fixedly connected to the rear side of the top of the base plate 1, a high-shear emulsifying head 2 inside the mixing tank 7, and three spiral guide plates 12 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mixing tank 7. The dispensing mechanism 3 includes a cover 301, a dispensing tank 302, a metering pump 303, and a discharge pipe 304. The cover 301 is threadedly connected to the surface of the dispensing tank 302, and the side of the discharge pipe 304 near the dispensing tank 302 is fixedly connected to the dispensing tank 302. The metering pump 303 is installed inside the discharge pipe 304.

[0019] In this embodiment: the main ingredient of the liquid sauce is first poured into the mixing tank 7, and the other ingredients are poured into the ingredient tank 302 of the ingredient mixing mechanism 3. The lid 301 is threaded to seal the ingredient tank 302. The support column 14 supports the ingredient tank 302. The handle 13 facilitates opening and closing the lid 301. The high-speed motor 4 and the metering pump 303 are connected to the PLC controller 6 through an external connection cable. The PLC controller 6 sets parameters to control the amount of ingredients extracted. The support plate 5 fixes the high-speed motor 4, and its output shaft is connected to the main shaft of the high-shear emulsifying head 2 and drives it to rotate. When the metering pump 303 extracts the ingredients, air enters through the dustproof net 16 of the air inlet 15 to balance the air pressure. The ingredients enter the mixing tank 7 through the discharge pipe 304. Three spiral guide plates 12, in conjunction with the high-shear emulsifying head 2, reduces dead angles, improves mixing uniformity, and precisely controls the amount of ingredients extracted, thereby improving the stability of the flavor of different batches of sauce. After mixing, the material can be discharged by opening the valve 11 of the discharge pipe 10. During cleaning, the external cleaning liquid is fed through the input pipe 901 to the ring pipe 902 and sprayed out through the fan-shaped nozzle 903 to rinse the inner wall of the mixing tank 7. This solves the problem that some existing devices for mixing liquid sauces mostly rely on manual weighing or volume estimation, which has large errors, resulting in unstable flavor between batches of products, poor mixing uniformity, dead angles, and the need for staff to hold water hoses to rinse the inner wall of the mixing chamber from multiple angles, resulting in low cleaning efficiency.

[0020] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, four support columns 14 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the mixing tank 302. The support columns 14 are evenly distributed at the bottom of the mixing tank 302. The bottom of the support columns 14 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1.

[0021] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, handles 13 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the cover 301.

[0022] Specifically, such as Figure 6 As shown, an air inlet 15 is provided inside the cover 301, and a dustproof net 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the air inlet 15.

[0023] In this embodiment: the four pillars 14 at the bottom of the mixing tank 302 provide even support, improving the stability of the mixing tank 302; the handle 13 on the top of the cover 301 facilitates opening and closing, saving time and effort; the air inlet 15, together with the dustproof net 16, can balance the air pressure inside and outside the mixing tank 302 to facilitate the metering pump 303 to draw, and can also filter air impurities to ensure the cleanliness of the mixing.

[0024] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the rinsing mechanism 9 includes an input pipe 901, a ring pipe 902, and several nozzles 903. The bottom of the input pipe 901 is fixedly connected to the top of the ring pipe 902. The ring pipe 902 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mixing tank 7. The side of the nozzle 903 near the ring pipe 902 is fixedly connected to the ring pipe 902.

[0025] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the nozzle 903 is fan-shaped and is tilted downwards.

[0026] In this embodiment, the input pipe 901 and ring pipe 902 of the rinsing mechanism 9 cooperate with the nozzle 903 to facilitate rinsing of the inside of the mixing tank 7. The fan-shaped and downward-sloping nozzle 903 expands the rinsing range, enhances the cleaning effect, and improves the cleaning efficiency.

[0027] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, a support plate 5 is fixedly connected to the front side of the PLC controller 6, and a high-speed motor 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 5. The bottom of the output shaft of the high-speed motor 4 passes through the support plate 5 and is fixedly connected to the main shaft of the high-shear emulsifying head 2. The surface of the output shaft of the high-speed motor 4 is in active contact with the inside of the support plate 5.

[0028] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, a discharge pipe 10 is fixedly connected to the front side of the mixing tank 7, and a valve 11 is installed inside the discharge pipe 10. Several support legs 8 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate 1.

[0029] In this embodiment: the support plate 5 is securely mounted with the high-speed motor 4 to ensure that its output shaft stably drives the main shaft of the high-shear emulsifying head 2 to rotate, thus ensuring the shearing and mixing effect. The discharge pipe 10 and valve 11 facilitate the control of the discharge of the mixed sauce. The support legs 8 at the bottom of the base plate 1 provide stable support for the entire device.

[0030] Working principle: First, the main ingredient of the liquid sauce is poured into the mixing tank 7. Then, the other ingredients of the liquid sauce are poured into the ingredient tank 302 of the ingredient mixing mechanism 3. The cover 301 is threaded onto the surface of the ingredient tank 302 to seal it. Four pillars 14 at the bottom of the ingredient tank 302 are evenly distributed and fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1, providing stable support for the ingredient tank 302. The handles 13 on both sides of the top of the cover 301 facilitate the operator to open and close the cover 301. The high-speed motor 4 and the metering pump 303 are connected to the PLC controller 6 on the rear top of the base plate 1 via external connection cables. The PLC controller 6 can set relevant working parameters and control the extraction volume of ingredients to achieve high-precision mixing ratios and improve the stability of the flavor of different batches of sauce. A high-speed motor 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 5 on the front side of the device 6. The bottom of the output shaft of the high-speed motor 4 passes through the support plate 5 and is fixedly connected to the main shaft of the high-shear emulsifying head 2 inside the mixing tank 7. The high-speed motor 4 drives the high-shear emulsifying head 2 to rotate. The metering pump 303 is installed inside the discharge pipe 304. When the metering pump 303 draws the ingredients from the mixing tank 302, external air enters through the air inlet 15 opened inside the cover 301. The dustproof net 16 on the inner wall of the air inlet 15 filters the air to prevent impurities from entering the mixing tank 302, ensuring the cleanliness of the ingredients. At the same time, it balances the air pressure inside and outside the mixing tank 302, making it convenient for the metering pump 303 to draw the ingredients into the mixing tank 7 through the discharge pipe 304. Three spiral guide plates 12 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mixing tank 7. The high-shear emulsifying head 2 generates strong shear force during the mixing process, and the spiral guide plate 12 changes the material flow direction, reduces dead zones, and improves mixing uniformity, achieving automatic and precise ingredient dispensing and mixing. After mixing, the valve 11 inside the discharge pipe 10 on the front side of the mixing tank 7 is opened, and the mixed sauce is discharged through the discharge pipe 10. Several support legs 8 at the bottom of the base plate 1 provide support for the entire device. When the mixing tank 7 needs to be cleaned, the rinsing mechanism 9 starts working, connecting the external cleaning liquid to the input pipe 901. The ring pipe 902 is fixed to the inner wall of the mixing tank 7, and the cleaning liquid is sprayed out through several downward-sloping fan-shaped nozzles 903 on the ring pipe 902. The fan-shaped nozzles 903 can expand the rinsing range and ensure thorough mixing. The inner wall and internal components of the mixing tank 7 are thoroughly rinsed, improving cleaning efficiency. This solves the problems of existing devices for mixing liquid sauces, which mostly rely on manual weighing or volume estimation, resulting in large errors, unstable flavor between batches, poor mixing uniformity, dead zones in the mixing, and low cleaning efficiency due to the need for workers to use hand hoses to rinse the inner wall of the mixing chamber from multiple angles. It should be noted that the installation methods of the PLC controller 6, high-speed motor 4, metering pump 303, high-shear emulsifying head 2, and high-shear emulsifying head 2 are all existing and mature technologies that have been published, and all are powered by an external power supply. The PLC controller 6 is a Siemens S7-1200 series (model 1214CDC / DC / DC).The high-speed motor 4 is a Dedong YCT132-4A speed-regulating motor; the metering pump 303 is a Milton Roy G series gear metering pump (model GMA030); and the high-shear emulsifying head 2 is an IKALR2000 / 4 double-layer stator-rotor high-shear emulsifying head. All content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art, and its basic mechanisms will not be elaborated here.

[0031] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic liquid sauce mixing device, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: A mixing tank (7) is provided on the top of the base plate (1). A dispensing mechanism (3) is provided on both sides of the top of the base plate (1). A rinsing mechanism (9) is provided inside the mixing tank (7). A PLC controller (6) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the top of the base plate (1). A high-shear emulsifying head (2) is provided inside the mixing tank (7). Three spiral guide plates (12) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mixing tank (7). The dispensing mechanism (3) includes a cover (301), a dispensing tank (302), a metering pump (303), and a discharge pipe (304). The cover (301) is threaded to the surface of the dispensing tank (302). The discharge pipe (304) is fixedly connected to the dispensing tank (302) on the side near the dispensing tank (302). The metering pump (303) is installed inside the discharge pipe (304).

2. The automatic liquid sauce mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the mixing tank (302) is fixedly connected to a support column (14). There are four support columns (14) evenly distributed at the bottom of the mixing tank (302). The bottom of the support column (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (1).

3. The automatic liquid sauce mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Handles (13) are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the cover (301).

4. The automatic liquid sauce mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover (301) has an air inlet (15) inside, and a dustproof net (16) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the air inlet (15).

5. The automatic liquid sauce mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rinsing mechanism (9) includes an input pipe (901), a ring pipe (902) and several nozzles (903). The bottom of the input pipe (901) is fixedly connected to the top of the ring pipe (902). The ring pipe (902) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mixing tank (7). The nozzles (903) are fixedly connected to the ring pipe (902) on the side near the ring pipe (902).

6. The automatic liquid sauce mixing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The nozzle (903) is fan-shaped and is inclined downward.

7. The automatic liquid sauce mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support plate (5) is fixedly connected to the front side of the PLC controller (6), and a high-speed motor (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (5). The bottom of the output shaft of the high-speed motor (4) passes through the support plate (5) and is fixedly connected to the main shaft of the high-shear emulsifying head (2). The surface of the output shaft of the high-speed motor (4) is in active contact with the interior of the support plate (5).

8. The automatic liquid sauce mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mixing tank (7) is fixedly connected to the front of the discharge pipe (10), and a valve (11) is installed inside the discharge pipe (10). Several support legs (8) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate (1).

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