A fermentation apparatus for beer processing

Abstract

The utility model discloses a fermentation equipment of beer processing relates to beer brewing technical field. The utility model discloses a fermentation tank, the fermentation tank includes jar body, the installation angle frame of equidistance fixed in the upper part circumferi of jar body, the upper end cover of sealing installation in the feed port of jar body top, the detection tube of intercommunication jar body feed port place, set up in the drainage pipe of jar body lower part, the liquid pipe of access in the lateral wall of drainage pipe, the lower end cover of sealing installation in the drainage pipe port place and the annular heating ring of surrounding jar body arrangement, the jar body inside is evenly distributed with thermocouple, thermocouple and annular heating ring are connected to same controller. The utility model discloses the detection tube downward arrangement and intercommunication feed port along jar body height direction, cooperate the setting of gas valve, not only convenient in the case where the upper end cover is not opened to carry out sampling, measure liquid level or detect gas component, realize the real -time monitoring to fermentation progress, still improved the security of operation, prevented the pollution or pressure sudden change risk of sudden change risk because of frequent uncap.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of beer brewing technology, and in particular relates to a fermentation device for beer processing. Background Technology

[0002] In the beer brewing process, the fermentation stage directly affects the flavor and quality of the beer. Traditional fermentation tanks have many shortcomings: inaccurate temperature control, mostly relying on ambient temperature or simple heating, lacking real-time temperature measurement and automatic adjustment functions, resulting in large temperature fluctuations during fermentation, affecting yeast activity and fermentation effect; poor tank sealing, inconvenient disassembly and assembly, and easy contamination; imperfect exhaust structure, unable to effectively regulate internal pressure, posing safety hazards; easy clogging of the lees discharge port, unreasonable discharge channel design, difficult to clean residue, easily contaminating the next fermentation; liquid output and lees discharge often share the same channel, easily stirring up sediment during beer extraction, affecting beer clarity; and lack of online detection devices, requiring frequent opening of the cap for sampling, which is inconvenient and risky. With the increasing requirements for automation and hygiene in brewing processes, traditional equipment can no longer meet the needs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of fermentation equipment with a more reasonable structure, precise temperature control, safe sealing, and convenient lees discharge and detection.

[0003] To address these issues, we provide a fermentation apparatus for beer processing. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: This utility model is a fermentation device for beer processing, including a fermentation tank. The fermentation tank includes a tank body, mounting brackets fixed at equal intervals on the upper periphery of the tank body, an upper end cover sealed and installed at the feed inlet at the top of the tank body, a detection pipe connected to the feed inlet of the tank body, a drain pipe set at the lower part of the tank body, a liquid outlet pipe connected to the side wall of the drain pipe, a lower end cover sealed and installed at the port of the drain pipe, and an annular heating ring arranged around the tank body. Thermocouples are evenly distributed inside the tank, and the thermocouples and the annular heating coil are connected to the same controller.

[0005] The present invention is further configured such that the upper end cover is installed with the tank inlet via multiple fastening knobs, and an air exchange valve is provided in the middle of the upper end cover.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the detection tube is arranged downward along the height direction of the tank, and the detection tube is equipped with a gas valve.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that a partition net is provided at the bottom of the inside of the tank, and the beer fermentation packing is located at the top of the partition net.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the internal channel of the drain pipe is arranged at an angle, and the port of the drain pipe forms a closed space with the lower end cover through a rotary valve.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the liquid outlet pipe is arranged horizontally, and the liquid outlet pipe is also equipped with a control valve.

[0010] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. The detection tube of this utility model is arranged downward along the height of the tank and connected to the feed inlet. With the setting of the gas valve, it not only facilitates sampling, liquid level measurement or gas composition detection without opening the top cover, realizing real-time monitoring of the fermentation process, but also improves the safety of operation and prevents the risk of contamination or sudden pressure change caused by frequent opening of the cover.

[0011] 2. This utility model, by evenly distributing thermocouples inside the tank and connecting them together with the annular heating coil surrounding the tank to the same controller, forms a closed-loop temperature control system. This system can monitor and precisely adjust the temperature during the fermentation process in real time, ensuring that the temperature in each area of ​​the tank is uniform and stable. This effectively avoids the adverse effects of local overheating or temperature fluctuations on yeast activity and fermentation quality, and significantly improves the stability of beer fermentation and the consistency of product quality.

[0012] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a side view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0017] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 100. Fermentation tank; 101. Tank body; 102. Mounting bracket; 103. Top cover; 104. Detection tube; 105. Drain pipe; 106. Liquid outlet pipe; 107. Bottom cover; 108. Annular heating coil. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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.

[0019] Example Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model relates to a fermentation device for beer processing, comprising a fermentation tank 100. The fermentation tank 100 includes a tank body 101, mounting brackets 102 equidistantly fixed to the upper periphery of the tank body 101, an upper end cover 103 sealed and installed at the top inlet of the tank body 101, a detection pipe 104 connected to the inlet of the tank body 101, a drain pipe 105 disposed at the lower part of the tank body 101, a liquid outlet pipe 106 connected to the side wall of the drain pipe 105, a lower end cover 107 sealed and installed at the port of the drain pipe 105, and an annular heating coil 108 arranged around the tank body 101. Thermocouples are evenly distributed inside the tank body 101, and the thermocouples and the annular heating coil 108 are connected to the same controller.

[0020] Specifically, the detection tube 104 is arranged downward along the height direction of the tank 101, and the detection tube 104 is equipped with a gas valve.

[0021] Furthermore, the upper cover 103 is installed to the feed inlet of the tank 101 via multiple fastening knobs, and a ventilation valve is provided in the middle of the upper cover 103; a partition net is provided at the lower part of the tank 101, and the beer fermentation packing is located at the upper part of the partition net; the internal channel of the discharge pipe 105 is arranged at an inclination, and the port of the discharge pipe 105 forms a closed space with the lower cover 107 through a rotary valve; the liquid outlet pipe 106 is arranged horizontally, and the liquid outlet pipe 106 is also equipped with a control valve.

[0022] The beer fermentation equipment provided in this embodiment integrates detection, temperature control, drainage, and sealing systems into the overall structure of the fermentation tank 100, achieving efficient, stable, and controllable management of the beer fermentation process. The tank body 101 of the fermentation tank 100 serves as the core container, carrying the beer fermentation materials. Angle brackets 102 are fixedly installed at equal intervals on its upper periphery to ensure stable support and installation positioning during use. The feed inlet at the top of the tank body 101 is sealed by an upper cover 103. The upper cover 103 is connected to the feed inlet using multiple fastening knobs, ensuring reliable sealing and facilitating disassembly and maintenance. A ventilation valve is located in the middle of the upper cover 103 to regulate the internal gas pressure during fermentation, preventing safety hazards caused by gas accumulation. A detection tube 104 extends downwards along the height of the tank body 101 and connects to the feed inlet, enabling real-time monitoring of the liquid level, gas composition, or sampling analysis. Its gas valve facilitates gas flow control, improving operational safety. A mesh is installed at the bottom inside the tank body 101 to prevent the fermentation process from spreading. The fermentation filler (such as a mixture of yeast and wort) is supported on top, which facilitates the uniform distribution of materials and prevents sediment from clogging the bottom channel. The annular heating coil 108 is set around the outer wall of the tank 101, and together with the thermocouples distributed inside the tank 101, it forms a closed-loop temperature control system. That is, the thermocouples detect the internal temperature in real time and feed the signal back to the controller. The controller adjusts the heating power of the annular heating coil 108 accordingly, thereby accurately maintaining the constant temperature environment required for beer fermentation and ensuring the stable progress of the fermentation reaction. The drain pipe 105 is set at the bottom of the tank 101 for discharging waste residue or sediment. Its internal channel is designed with an inclination, which facilitates the smooth discharge of residue under gravity and avoids accumulation. The port of the drain pipe 105 forms a closed structure with the lower end cover 107 through a rotary valve, which ensures both airtightness and easy opening for cleaning. The liquid outlet pipe 106 is connected to the side wall of the drain pipe 105 for discharging the fermented beer liquid. Its horizontal arrangement facilitates the stable output of fluid and is equipped with a control valve to achieve precise control of the liquid discharge process.

[0023] The specific usage steps of this embodiment are as follows: First, loosen the multiple fastening knobs on the upper cover 103, open the upper cover 103, and put the beer fermentation raw materials (such as a mixture of wort and yeast) into the tank 101 through the feed inlet at the top of the tank 101, ensuring that the materials fall onto the upper part of the partition net set at the bottom inside the tank 101 to ensure uniform distribution of materials; after the materials are fed in, close the upper cover 103 again and lock it firmly with the fastening knobs to ensure the airtightness of the tank 101; before fermentation begins, check that the gas valve on the detection pipe 104, the control valve on the liquid outlet pipe 106, and the rotary valve at the port of the drain pipe 105 are all in the closed state to prevent leakage; then start the controller, the annular heating coil 108 starts working, and at the same time, the thermocouple inside the tank 101 monitors the temperature in real time and feeds the signal back to the controller, forming a closed-loop control, so that... The temperature inside the tank gradually rises and stabilizes within the optimal process temperature range required for beer fermentation. During fermentation, the generated gases can be released moderately through the vent valve on the upper end cap 103 to maintain pressure balance inside the tank. Simultaneously, the gas composition can be analyzed or sampled using the gas valve on the detection tube 104 to monitor the fermentation process. When fermentation is complete and beer liquid needs to be discharged, the control valve on the outlet pipe 106 is opened, and the fermentation liquid flows smoothly out through the outlet pipe 106 on the side wall of the drain pipe 105 under gravity. If it is necessary to remove sediment or waste under the screen or inside the drain pipe 105, first close the valve on the outlet pipe 106, open the rotary valve at the port of the drain pipe 105, remove the lower end cap 107, tilt the drain pipe 105 channel to facilitate the discharge of residue, and after cleaning, reinstall the lower end cap 107 and close the rotary valve.

[0024] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0025] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A fermentation apparatus for beer processing, comprising a fermentation tank (100), characterized in that: The fermenter (100) includes a tank body (101), mounting brackets (102) fixed at equal intervals on the upper periphery of the tank body (101), an upper end cover (103) sealed and installed at the top inlet of the tank body (101), a detection pipe (104) connected to the inlet of the tank body (101), a drain pipe (105) set at the lower part of the tank body (101), a liquid outlet pipe (106) connected to the side wall of the drain pipe (105), a lower end cover (107) sealed and installed at the port of the drain pipe (105), and an annular heating ring (108) arranged around the tank body (101). Thermocouples are evenly distributed inside the tank (101), and the thermocouples and the annular heating coil (108) are connected to the same controller.

2. The fermentation equipment for beer processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover (103) is installed with the feed port of the tank (101) by multiple fastening knobs, and an air exchange valve is provided in the middle of the upper cover (103).

3. The fermentation equipment for beer processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection tube (104) is arranged downward along the height direction of the tank (101), and the detection tube (104) is equipped with a gas valve.

4. The fermentation equipment for beer processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A partition net is provided at the bottom of the inside of the tank (101), and the beer fermentation packing is located at the top of the partition net.

5. The fermentation equipment for beer processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The internal channel of the drain pipe (105) is arranged at an angle, and the port of the drain pipe (105) forms a closed space with the lower end cover (107) through a rotary valve.

6. The fermentation equipment for beer processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid outlet pipe (106) is arranged horizontally, and the liquid outlet pipe (106) is also equipped with a control valve.

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