A fermentation device for pickling processing with a mixing structure

Abstract

The application discloses a pickling vegetable processing fermentation device with a mixing structure and belongs to the field of pickling vegetable fermentation. The fermentation device comprises a fermentation tank body, a shaft rod is vertically and rotatably arranged in the fermentation tank body, a first stirring plate is rotatably arranged on the side wall of the shaft rod, at least one pair of the first stirring plates are arranged, a fixing rod is horizontally fixed on the inner wall of the fermentation tank body, a shaft cylinder is rotatably arranged on the fixing rod, the rotating shafts of the first stirring plates and the shaft cylinder are vertically and horizontally arranged in a staggered mode, a driving element for driving the shaft rod to rotate is arranged on the top of the fermentation tank body, a horizontal arm is horizontally arranged on the top end of the fermentation tank body, the driving element is a motor arranged on the horizontal arm, and the output shaft of the motor is connected with the shaft rod. The fermentation device has the advantages that the pickling vegetables can be stirred in a large area, the pickling vegetables in the fermentation tank body can be fully mixed, the fermentation is uniform, and the fermentation quality of the pickling vegetables is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of pickled vegetable fermentation, and more specifically, to a fermentation apparatus for pickled vegetable processing with a mixing structure. Background Technology

[0002] Pickled vegetables, a traditional and widely loved food, hold an important place in culinary culture due to their unique flavor and rich texture. Their production process mainly includes key steps such as raw material processing, pickling, and fermentation, with fermentation playing a decisive role in the final quality of the pickled vegetables. During fermentation, microorganisms decompose and transform the components in the raw materials, thereby giving pickled vegetables their unique flavor, texture, and nutritional properties.

[0003] In traditional pickling fermentation processes, natural fermentation or simple stirring fermentation methods are commonly used. Natural fermentation relies on the natural growth and metabolism of microorganisms in the environment. While this method has certain traditional characteristics, it suffers from problems such as difficulty in controlling the fermentation process, long fermentation cycles, and unstable product quality. Due to the lack of effective mixing methods, the types and quantities of microorganisms that pickled vegetables in different parts of the fermentation tank come into contact with, as well as the fermentation environment conditions (such as temperature, humidity, and pH), vary, leading to uneven fermentation. Some pickled vegetables may over-ferment, resulting in a soft and mushy texture and abnormal flavor, while others may under-ferment, resulting in a raw and bland taste. Although simple stirring fermentation can improve the mixing of pickled vegetables to some extent, existing stirring devices are often structurally simple. Common stirring devices usually only have a fixed stirring paddle inside the fermentation tank, and the horizontal rotation of the paddle drives the movement of the pickled vegetables. However, this stirring method can only achieve horizontal mixing of the pickled vegetables, and is not effective in fully mixing the pickled vegetables deposited at the bottom of the fermentation tank or between different layers of pickled vegetables. Therefore, this application proposes a fermentation device for pickling processing with a mixing structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] The summary section of this application is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0005] The purpose of this application is to address the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a fermentation device for pickled vegetable processing with a mixing structure, so as to solve the problem of poor mixing effect in the prior art pickled vegetable fermentation equipment.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: A fermentation device for pickling with a mixing structure includes a fermentation tank. A shaft is vertically and rotatably mounted inside the fermentation tank. A first stirring plate is radially and rotatably mounted on the side wall of the shaft. At least one pair of the first stirring plates are provided. A fixing rod is horizontally fixed on the inner wall of the fermentation tank. A shaft cylinder is rotatably mounted on the fixing rod. The shaft cylinder and the rotation axis of the first stirring plate are vertically offset. A driving component for driving the shaft to rotate is provided at the top of the fermentation tank.

[0007] Furthermore, a horizontal arm is installed at the top of the fermentation tank, and the driving component is a motor mounted on the horizontal arm, with the output shaft of the motor connected to the shaft.

[0008] Furthermore, the fermentation tank is composed of an outer tank and an inner tank, with the inner tank embedded inside the outer tank. The outer tank is made of metal, and the inner tank is made of ceramic.

[0009] Furthermore, the fermentation tank is equipped with casters on its bottom end face, and a drain pipe is provided at the bottom end of the side wall of the fermentation tank. The drain pipe is connected to the inside of the fermentation tank and is equipped with a valve.

[0010] Furthermore, a second stirring plate is radially provided on the bottom side wall of the shaft, and at least one pair of the second stirring plates are provided.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom of the second stirring plate is provided with a second curved flange, the bottom of which slides in contact with the bottom wall of the fermentation tank.

[0012] Furthermore, the top and bottom of the first stirring plate are provided with first flanges that are curved in opposite directions.

[0013] Furthermore, a first shaft block and a second shaft block are fixedly sleeved on the shaft, a first clamping arm is rotatably installed on the side wall of the first shaft block, the first stirring plate is riveted to the first clamping arm, a second clamping arm is fixed on the side wall of the second shaft block, and the second clamping arm is riveted to the second stirring plate.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The shaft drives the first and second stirring plates to rotate. The second stirring plate uses the second flipping edge to stir the pickled vegetables at the bottom of the fermentation tank upwards. The first stirring plate rotates vertically due to the obstruction of the shaft during horizontal rotation. The first flipping edge is used to stir the pickled vegetables over a large area, which can make the pickled vegetables in the fermentation tank fully mixed, ensure uniform fermentation, and improve the fermentation quality of the pickled vegetables.

[0015] In this application, the fermentation tank adopts a combination structure of an outer tank and an inner tank. The outer tank is made of metal, providing sufficient strength and support; the inner tank is made of ceramic, which has good corrosion resistance and heat insulation, and can provide a suitable environment for pickling fermentation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.

[0017] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0018] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fermentation tank in this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second stirring plates of this application; Figure 4 For this application Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the image.

[0019] 1. Fermentation tank body; 2. Casters; 3. Drain pipe; 4. Horizontal arm; 5. Motor; 6. Shaft; 7. First shaft block; 8. First clamping arm; 9. First stirring plate; 10. Second shaft block; 11. Second clamping arm; 12. Second stirring plate; 13. First flange; 14. Second flange; 15. Fixing rod; 16. Shaft cylinder; 17. Outer tank body; 18. Inner tank body. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The fermentation apparatus for pickling vegetables with a mixing structure provided in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should also be noted that, in order to make the embodiments more detailed, the following embodiments are the best and preferred embodiments, and those skilled in the art can also use other alternative methods to implement some known technologies; moreover, the accompanying drawings are only for more specific description of the embodiments and are not intended to specifically limit this application.

[0021] It should be noted that the use of terms such as "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "an exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments" in the specification indicates that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments (whether explicitly described or not) should be within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0022] Generally, terms can be understood at least partly from their use in context. For example, depending at least partly on the context, the term "one or more" as used herein can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense. Additionally, the term "based on" can be understood not necessarily to convey an exclusive set of factors, but rather, alternatively, depending at least partly on the context, to allow for the presence of other factors that are not necessarily explicitly described.

[0023] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a fermentation device for pickling processing with a mixing structure, including a fermentation tank 1. The fermentation tank 1 consists of an outer tank 17 and an inner tank 18. The outer tank 17 is made of metal and serves as support and protection, while the inner tank 18 is made of ceramic and has good corrosion resistance and heat insulation properties. The inner tank 18 is embedded inside the outer tank 17. Universal wheels 2 are installed on the bottom surface of the fermentation tank 1 to facilitate the movement of the device. A drain pipe 3 is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the fermentation tank 1, communicating with the interior of the fermentation tank 1, and a valve is installed on the drain pipe 3 to control the discharge of the fermentation liquid.

[0025] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a shaft 6 is vertically and rotatably installed inside the fermentation tank 1. A first shaft block 7 and a second shaft block 10 are fixedly sleeved on the shaft 6. A driving component for driving the shaft 6 to rotate is provided at the top of the fermentation tank 1. A horizontal arm 4 is horizontally installed at the top of the fermentation tank 1. The driving component is a motor 5 installed on the horizontal arm 4. The output shaft of the motor 5 is connected to the shaft 6 to drive the shaft 6 to rotate. A first clamping arm 8 is rotatably installed on the side wall of the first shaft block 7. A first stirring plate 9 is fixed on the first clamping arm 8. The first stirring plate 9 and the first clamping arm 8 are connected by rivets. At least one pair of first stirring plates 9 are provided, and the top and bottom of the first stirring plate 9 are provided with first flanges 13 that are curved in opposite directions. The second shaft block 10 is located at the bottom end of the shaft 6. A second clamping arm 11 is fixed on the side wall of the second shaft block 10. A second stirring plate 12 is provided on the second clamping arm 11. The second stirring plate 12 and the second clamping arm 11 are connected by rivets. At least one pair of second stirring plates 12 are provided. A second flange 14 is provided at the bottom end of the second stirring plate 12. The bottom of the second flange 14 is curved in an arc. The second flange 14 slides in contact with the bottom wall of the fermentation tank 1.

[0026] Furthermore, a fixing rod 15 is horizontally fixed on the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1, and a shaft cylinder 16 is rotatably mounted on the fixing rod 15. The shaft cylinder 16 is vertically offset from the rotation axis of the first stirring plate 9. The pickled vegetable raw materials are placed into the inner tank 18 of the fermentation tank 1, and the motor 5 is started. The motor 5 drives the shaft 6 to rotate, and the shaft 6 drives the first stirring plate 9 and the second stirring plate 12 to rotate.

[0027] Working Principle: This fermentation device for pickled vegetable processing, featuring a mixing structure, operates by rotating shaft 6 via the output shaft of motor 5 after motor 5 is started. During rotation, shaft 6 drives the first shaft block 7 and the second shaft block 10 to rotate. The second shaft block 10 drives the second stirring plate 12 to rotate. During rotation, the second flange 14 at the bottom of the second stirring plate 12, being curved and sliding in contact with the inner bottom wall of the fermentation tank 1, stirs the pickled vegetables at the bottom of the fermentation tank 1 upwards, ensuring thorough mixing between the bottom and upper layers of pickled vegetables.

[0028] Furthermore, the first shaft block 7 drives the first stirring plate 9 to rotate horizontally. During the horizontal rotation of the first stirring plate 9, since the shaft cylinder 16 is rotated and fitted onto the fixed rod 15 and is vertically offset from the rotation axis of the first stirring plate 9, when the first stirring plate 9 rotates to the position of the shaft cylinder 16, it will be resisted by the rolling force of the shaft cylinder 16. This resisting force will force the first stirring plate 9 to rotate vertically around the rotation axis of the first clamping arm 8. The first flanges 13, which are curved in opposite directions at the top and bottom of the first stirring plate 9, can better stir the pickled vegetables over a large area during vertical rotation, ensuring that the pickled vegetables in the fermentation tank 1 are fully mixed and the fermentation process is more uniform.

[0029] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

[0030] It should be noted that this application covers any alternatives, modifications, equivalent methods, and solutions made within the spirit and scope of this application. To provide the public with a thorough understanding of this application, specific details are described in detail in the preferred embodiments, while those skilled in the art can fully understand this application without these details. Furthermore, to avoid unnecessary confusion regarding the substance of this application, well-known methods, processes, procedures, components, and circuits are not described in detail.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A fermentation device for pickling processing with a mixing structure, comprising a fermentation tank (1), characterized in that: A shaft (6) is vertically and rotatably installed inside the fermentation tank (1). A first stirring plate (9) is radially and rotatably installed on the side wall of the shaft (6). At least one pair of the first stirring plates (9) are provided. A fixing rod (15) is horizontally fixed on the inner wall of the fermentation tank (1). A shaft cylinder (16) is rotatably fitted on the fixing rod (15). The shaft cylinder (16) and the rotation axis of the first stirring plate (9) are vertically and horizontally offset. A driving component for driving the shaft (6) to rotate is provided at the top of the fermentation tank (1).

2. The fermentation apparatus for pickled vegetable processing with a mixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fermentation tank (1) is horizontally mounted with a cross arm (4) at the top. The driving component is a motor (5) mounted on the cross arm (4). The output shaft of the motor (5) is connected to the shaft (6).

3. The fermentation apparatus for pickled vegetable processing with a mixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fermentation tank (1) consists of an outer tank (17) and an inner tank (18). The inner tank (18) is embedded in the outer tank (17). The outer tank (17) is made of metal, and the inner tank (18) is made of ceramic.

4. The fermentation apparatus for pickled vegetable processing with a mixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fermentation tank (1) is equipped with casters (2) on the bottom end face, and a drain pipe (3) is provided at the bottom end of the side wall of the fermentation tank (1). The drain pipe (3) is connected to the inside of the fermentation tank (1), and a valve is installed on the drain pipe (3).

5. The fermentation apparatus for pickled vegetable processing with a mixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second stirring plate (12) is radially arranged on the bottom side wall of the shaft (6), and at least one pair of the second stirring plates (12) are provided.

6. The fermentation apparatus for pickled vegetable processing with a mixing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the second stirring plate (12) is provided with a second flange (14) that is curved in an arc, and the bottom of the second flange (14) slides in contact with the bottom wall of the fermentation tank (1).

7. The fermentation apparatus for pickled vegetable processing with a mixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first stirring plate (9) has a first flange (13) that is curved in opposite directions at the top and bottom.

8. The fermentation apparatus for pickled vegetable processing with a mixing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shaft (6) is fixedly fitted with a first shaft block (7) and a second shaft block (10). A first clamping arm (8) is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the first shaft block (7). The first stirring plate (9) is riveted to the first clamping arm (8). A second clamping arm (11) is fixed on the side wall of the second shaft block (10). The second clamping arm (11) is riveted to the second stirring plate (12).

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