An ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juice extraction apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to fruit and vegetable juice processing technical field, especially a kind of ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juice extraction equipment.Its technical scheme, including pressure cabin, pressure pump group and fan, one-way water valve is connected in pressure pump group output end, one-way water valve tail end is connected with inlet pipe, and inlet pipe tail end is connected in pressure cabin lower surface, and the lower surface of pressure cabin is connected with drain valve, the upper surface of pressure cabin is provided with sealing cover, the inner bottom wall of pressure cabin is equipped with storage cylinder by pivot, the outer surface and lower surface of storage cylinder are both provided with through-hole, the outer surface of pivot is equipped with wind wheel, the output end of fan is connected with heater, and heater tail end is connected with one-way air valve.The fruit and vegetable juice after filling is treated by ultra-high pressure, can quickly shake off the moisture on the surface of filling bottle, and dry, to avoid filling bottle from pressure cabin to take out due to dripping and wet ground, while facilitating subsequent filling bottle label pasting and packing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit and vegetable juice processing technology, specifically to an ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juice extraction device. Background Technology

[0002] Fruit and vegetable juices are beverages made from fresh fruits and vegetables, processed through pressing, extraction, and other techniques to remove some residues. They retain the vitamins, minerals, and natural flavors of the fruits and vegetables, meeting people's needs for convenient intake of fruit and vegetable nutrition. Ultra-high pressure juicing (HPP technology) is an advanced processing technology for fruit and vegetable juices. It first extracts juice through cold pressing and seals it for bottling. Then, the bottled fruit and vegetable juice is placed in a high-pressure environment with water as the medium, applying ultra-high pressure of 400-600 MPa. The pressure destroys the cell membranes of microorganisms to achieve sterilization, while avoiding the destruction of nutrients by high temperatures. This allows the fruit and vegetable juice to retain more than 95% of heat-sensitive nutrients, has a more delicate taste, and does not require the addition of preservatives. Only a cold chain throughout the process can extend the shelf life. It is a mainstream high-end processing method that takes into account the nutrition, flavor, and safety of fruit and vegetable juices.

[0003] Currently, when processed under ultra-high pressure, the bottled fruit and vegetable juice is completely submerged in water, which serves as the pressure transmission medium. After the equipment completes the pressurization and depressurization steps and the pressure chamber is opened, a large amount of residual water is absorbed on the bottle surface. This residual water not only drips during the removal process, wetting the ground and increasing cleaning costs and the risk of slipping, but also requires a long time to drain. Furthermore, water accumulates severely in the grooves on the bottle surface and the threads of the cap, making it difficult to remove quickly. Therefore, we propose an ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing device that can quickly remove moisture from the surface of the bottle after the fruit and vegetable juice has been processed under ultra-high pressure, and dry it to prevent the bottle from dripping and wetting the ground when it is removed from the pressure chamber. It also facilitates the subsequent labeling and packaging of the bottle. This invention solves the problem that when the fruit and vegetable juice is processed under ultra-high pressure, the bottle is completely immersed in water, which is the pressure transmission medium. After the equipment completes the pressurization and depressurization steps and the pressure chamber is opened, a large amount of residual water is absorbed on the surface of the bottle. This residual water not only drips and wets the ground during the removal process, increasing cleaning costs and the risk of slipping, but also requires a long time to drain. In addition, water accumulates severely on the grooves and threads of the bottle cap, which is difficult to remove quickly.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing device, comprising a pressure chamber, a pressure pump group, and a blower. The output end of the pressure pump group is connected to a one-way water valve, the end of the one-way water valve is connected to a water inlet pipe, and the end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the lower surface of the pressure chamber. The lower surface of the pressure chamber is connected to a drain valve, and the upper surface of the pressure chamber is provided with a sealing cover plate. A storage cylinder is installed on the bottom wall of the pressure chamber through a rotating shaft. Both the outer and lower surfaces of the storage cylinder are provided with through holes. A blower is installed on the outer surface of the rotating shaft. The output end of the blower is connected to a heater, and the end of the heater is connected to a one-way air valve. The end of the one-way air valve is connected to an air duct, which penetrates the pressure chamber, and the end of the air duct is located below the storage cylinder near the blower.

[0006] Preferably, a water tank is provided near the pressure pump set, and the input end of the pressure pump set is connected to the outer surface of the water tank near the lower surface.

[0007] Preferably, a reflux pump is installed near the water tank, the output end of the reflux pump is connected to the outer surface of the water tank, and the end of the reflux pump input pipe is connected to the end of the drain valve.

[0008] Preferably, a fixing ring is fitted onto the outer surface of the storage cylinder near the upper surface, and a limiting ring is installed on the inner wall of the pressure chamber near the upper surface. The inner wall of the limiting ring is provided with an annular groove, and the fixing ring is located inside the annular groove.

[0009] Preferably, the sealing cover is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the pressure chamber via a rotating shaft. Several nuts are evenly spaced in a circular array near the upper surface of the outer surface of the pressure chamber. Several fixing blocks are evenly spaced in a circular array near the edge of the upper surface of the sealing cover. Each fixing block has a stepped hole on its upper surface, and a screw is inserted into the stepped hole.

[0010] Preferably, an exhaust valve is connected to the upper surface of the sealing cover plate.

[0011] Preferably, each of the stepped holes is provided with a helical spring inside, and the helical spring is helically wound around the outer surface of the screw.

[0012] Preferably, a pressure gauge is installed on the outer surface of the water inlet pipe.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. This utility model, by setting up a pressure chamber, a pressure pump set, a one-way water valve, a water inlet pipe, a drain valve, a fan, a heater, a one-way air valve, an air duct, a rotating shaft, an impeller, a storage cylinder, a through hole, and a sealing cover, achieves the effect of quickly removing moisture from the surface of the filled fruit and vegetable juice after ultra-high pressure treatment and drying it, so as to avoid the ground being wetted by dripping water when the filled bottles are taken out of the pressure chamber, and at the same time facilitate the subsequent labeling and packaging of the filled bottles. The filled bottles containing fruit and vegetable juice are placed inside the storage cylinder. The pressure pump set injects water into the pressure chamber and uses water as a medium to treat the fruit and vegetable juice in the filled bottles under ultra-high pressure. After the treatment is completed, the drain valve is opened to drain the water inside the pressure chamber. Then the fan works and blows air to the impeller through the air duct. The impeller and the rotating shaft drive the storage cylinder to rotate. The centrifugal force causes the water adhering to the surface of the filled bottles to be dried. Then the heater works and delivers drying hot air into the pressure chamber to dry the residual water on the surface of the filled bottles.

[0015] 2. This utility model achieves the effect of recycling pressurized water and saving water resources by setting up a water tank and a return pump. After the ultra-high pressure treatment is completed, the drain valve is opened and the return pump discharges the water inside the pressure chamber into the water tank for subsequent reuse.

[0016] 3. By incorporating a helical spring, this utility model ensures that when the screw and nut separate, the elastic force of the helical spring acts on the screw, causing the bottom end of the screw to be positioned above the pressure chamber. This prevents the screw from obstructing the rotation of the sealing cover, facilitating the opening and closing of the sealing cover. Attached Figure Description

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

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the pressure chamber of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the pressure chamber of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the fixing block of this utility model.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1. Pressure chamber; 2. Inlet pipe; 3. Pressure gauge; 4. One-way water valve; 5. Pressure pump assembly; 6. Water tank; 7. Return pump; 8. Drain valve; 9. One-way air valve; 10. Heater; 11. Fan; 12. Nut; 13. Sealing cover; 14. Fixing block; 15. Exhaust valve; 16. Storage cylinder; 17. Through hole; 18. Air duct; 19. Rotating shaft; 20. Fan wheel; 21. Fixing ring; 22. Limiting ring; 23. Stepped hole; 24. Helical spring; 25. Screw. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the present invention proposes an ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing device, including a pressure chamber 1, a pressure pump group 5, and a blower 11. A water tank 6 is arranged near the pressure pump group 5. The input end of the pressure pump group 5 is connected to the outer surface of the water tank 6 near the lower surface. The output end of the pressure pump group 5 is connected to a one-way water valve 4. The end of the one-way water valve 4 is connected to a water inlet pipe 2, and the end of the water inlet pipe 2 is connected to the lower surface of the pressure chamber 1. The pressure pump group 5 includes a pressure pump and a booster generator. The booster generator boosts the pressure of the water delivered by the pressure pump to achieve an ultra-high pressure state. A pressure gauge 3 is installed on the outer surface of the water inlet pipe 2. The pressure sensor in the pressure gauge 3 is located inside the water inlet pipe 2 and is used to detect the water pressure.

[0025] A drain valve 8 is connected to the lower surface of the pressure chamber 1. A reflux pump 7 is installed near the water tank 6, with its output end connected to the outer surface of the water tank 6. The end of the reflux pump 7's input pipe is connected to the end of the drain valve 8. A sealing cover 13 is installed on the upper surface of the pressure chamber 1, with an exhaust valve 15 connected to its upper surface. The upper surface of the pressure chamber 1 is open. A storage cylinder 16 is installed on the inner bottom wall of the pressure chamber 1 via a rotating shaft 19. The bottom end of the rotating shaft 19 is connected to the inner bottom wall of the pressure chamber 1 via a bearing, while the top end of the rotating shaft 19 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the storage cylinder 16. The upper surface of the storage cylinder 16 is open, allowing bottles filled with fruit and vegetable juice to be placed inside or removed through this opening. Both the upper and lower surfaces are provided with through holes 17. A fan wheel 20 is installed on the outer surface of the rotating shaft 19. A heater 10 is connected to the output end of the fan 11, and a one-way valve 9 is connected to the end of the heater 10. A duct 18 is connected to the end of the one-way valve 9. The duct 18 passes through the pressure chamber 1, and the end of the duct 18 is located below the storage cylinder 16 near the fan wheel 20. A fixing ring 21 is sleeved on the outer surface of the storage cylinder 16 near the upper surface. A limit ring 22 is installed on the inner wall of the pressure chamber 1 near the upper surface. An annular groove is provided on the inner wall of the limit ring 22, and the fixing ring 21 is located inside the annular groove. This limit the rotation of the storage cylinder 16 and improves the stability of the storage cylinder 16 when it rotates.

[0026] In use, the filling bottles containing fruit and vegetable juice are placed inside the storage cylinder 16. The pressure pump group 5 delivers water from the water tank 6 to the pressure chamber 1 and uses water as a medium to perform ultra-high pressure treatment on the fruit and vegetable juice in the filling bottles. After the treatment is completed, the drain valve 8 is opened, and the return pump 7 drains the water in the pressure chamber 1 into the water tank 6 for subsequent recycling. Then, the blower 11 works and blows air to the impeller 20 through the air duct 18. The impeller 20 and the rotating shaft 19 drive the storage cylinder 16 to rotate. The centrifugal force causes the water adhering to the surface of the filling bottle to be spun dry. Then, the drain valve 8 is closed and the exhaust valve 15 is opened, and the heater 10 works to deliver drying hot air into the pressure chamber 1 to dry the residual water on the surface of the filling bottle. The hot and humid air is discharged through the exhaust valve 15.

[0027] Example 2

[0028] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing device proposed in this utility model, compared with the first embodiment, further includes a sealing cover plate 13 rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the pressure chamber 1 via a rotating shaft. Several nuts 12 are evenly spaced in a ring array near the upper surface of the outer surface of the pressure chamber 1. Several fixing blocks 14 are evenly spaced in a ring array near the edge of the upper surface of the sealing cover plate 13, and the fixing blocks 14 and nuts 12 correspond one-to-one. Each fixing block 14 has a stepped hole 23 on its upper surface, which extends to the lower surface of the fixing block 14. The inner diameter of the stepped hole 23 is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, and a screw 25 is inserted into the stepped hole 23. Each stepped hole 23 has a helical spring 24 inside, and the helical spring 24 is spirally wound around the outer surface of the screw 25.

[0029] In this embodiment, when the sealing cover 13 is rotated to close, the elastic force of the helical spring 24 acts on the screw 25, so that the bottom end of the screw 25 is above the pressure chamber 1, thus not hindering the rotation and closing of the sealing cover 13. When the sealing cover 13 is rotated to directly above the pressure chamber 1, the screw 25 is turned to enter the nut 12 to fix the sealing cover 13. At the same time, the helical spring 24 is compressed and fully enters the stepped hole 23. When the sealing cover 13 is rotated to open, the screw 25 is turned to exit from the nut 12, and the compressed helical spring 24 is released and acts on the screw 25, so that the bottom end of the screw 25 is above the pressure chamber 1, thus not hindering the rotation and opening of the sealing cover 13.

[0030] The above specific embodiments are merely several preferred embodiments of this utility model. Based on the technical solution of this utility model and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments.

Claims

1. An ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing device, comprising a pressure chamber (1), a pressure pump group (5), and a blower (11), characterized in that: The output end of the pressure pump assembly (5) is connected to a one-way water valve (4), the end of the one-way water valve (4) is connected to a water inlet pipe (2), and the end of the water inlet pipe (2) is connected to the lower surface of the pressure chamber (1). The lower surface of the pressure chamber (1) is connected to a drain valve (8). The upper surface of the pressure chamber (1) is provided with a sealing cover plate (13). The bottom wall of the pressure chamber (1) is equipped with a storage cylinder (16) through a rotating shaft (19). The outer surface of the storage cylinder (16) is... Both the upper and lower surfaces are provided with through holes (17). A wind turbine (20) is installed on the outer surface of the rotating shaft (19). A heater (10) is connected to the output end of the fan (11), and a one-way air valve (9) is connected to the end of the heater (10). An air duct (18) is connected to the end of the one-way air valve (9). The air duct (18) passes through the pressure chamber (1), and the end of the air duct (18) is located below the storage cylinder (16) near the wind turbine (20).

2. The ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water tank (6) is located near the pressure pump assembly (5), and the input end of the pressure pump assembly (5) is connected to the outer surface of the water tank (6) near the lower surface.

3. The ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: A reflux pump (7) is installed near the water tank (6). The output end of the reflux pump (7) is connected to the outer surface of the water tank (6). The end of the input pipe of the reflux pump (7) is connected to the end of the drain valve (8).

4. The ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing ring (21) is fitted on the outer surface of the storage cylinder (16) near the upper surface. A limiting ring (22) is installed on the inner wall of the pressure chamber (1) near the upper surface. The inner wall of the limiting ring (22) is provided with an annular groove, and the fixing ring (21) is located inside the annular groove.

5. The ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing cover (13) is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the pressure chamber (1) via a rotating shaft. Several nuts (12) are evenly spaced in a ring array near the upper surface of the outer surface of the pressure chamber (1). Several fixing blocks (14) are evenly spaced in a ring array near the edge of the upper surface of the sealing cover (13). Each fixing block (14) has a stepped hole (23) on its upper surface, and a screw (25) is inserted into the stepped hole (23).

6. The ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the stepped holes (23) is provided with a helical spring (24), and the helical spring (24) is helically wound around the outer surface of the screw (25).

7. The ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: An exhaust valve (15) is connected to the upper surface of the sealing cover plate (13).

8. The ultra-high pressure fruit and vegetable juicing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure gauge (3) is installed on the outer surface of the water inlet pipe (2).

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