A proportioning calibration mixer for liquor dispensing

Abstract

The utility model relates to liquor mixer technical field, specifically disclose a proportion calibration mixer for liquor blending, including mixing jar, the mixing jar one side outer wall integral setting has the liquor outlet, the wine storage mechanism, the wine storage mechanism is fixedly installed in the mixing jar top through flange, the wine storage mechanism inside is provided with a plurality of storage bin, the calibration mechanism, the calibration mechanism includes the transfer bin of fixed mounting in the storage bin bottom, the mounting plate of fixed mounting in the wine storage mechanism inside lower extreme, the water pipe of fixed mounting in the wine storage mechanism inside and the water tank of fixed mounting in the mixing jar side, the input end of water pipe is connected with water tank, the transfer bin bottom fixed mounting has the metering valve, and this equipment carries out real -time weight monitoring to the material in the transfer bin through gravity sensor, realizes accurate measurement in combination with density conversion, avoids the detection deviation that the traditional flow sensor leads to because of pipeline incrustation from the root.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of beverage mixers, specifically a proportional calibration mixer for beverage blending. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of beverage production and blending, the proportioning mixer is a core piece of equipment for automatically mixing base spirits, auxiliary materials, and additives in precise proportions. It is widely used in the large-scale production of beverages such as baijiu, fruit wine, and cocktails. Through the coordinated action of flow sensors, proportional control valves, and a central control system, it can adjust the conveying volume of each material in real time according to a preset formula, ensuring that the mixed liquid maintains a stable consistency in terms of flavor, alcohol content, and taste.

[0003] Traditional beverage mixers, during long-term use, tend to accumulate scale on the inner walls of pipes due to the presence of esters, alcohols, and sugars in the beverage. Furthermore, the viscosity of some materials (such as syrups and flavorings) further exacerbates pipe blockage or reduces the flow cross-section. This directly leads to decreased accuracy of flow sensors and deviations between the actual opening of proportional control valves and theoretical values. Ultimately, this results in the actual mixing ratios of various materials deviating from the preset formula, causing flavor imbalances and quality fluctuations in the beverage. More importantly, traditional equipment lacks dynamic monitoring and automatic calibration mechanisms for pipe scale buildup. It cannot identify the root cause of the imbalance and make compensatory adjustments in real time. Often, shutdowns are required for manual disassembly, cleaning of the pipes, and recalibration of the equipment to restore normal operation, impacting production continuity and increasing labor costs and equipment maintenance cycles.

[0004] Therefore, this application provides a proportioning calibrator for blending alcoholic beverages. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a proportional calibration mixer for blending beverages, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the accuracy of the mixer decreases after long-term use and cannot be automatically calibrated.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a proportioning mixer for blending beverages, comprising: The mixing tank has an integral wine outlet on one side of its outer wall; The wine storage mechanism is fixedly installed on the top of the mixing tank via flanges, and multiple storage compartments are set inside the wine storage mechanism; The calibration mechanism includes a transfer chamber fixedly installed at the bottom of the storage chamber, a mounting plate fixedly installed at the lower end of the wine storage mechanism, a water guide pipe fixedly installed inside the wine storage mechanism, and a water tank fixedly installed on one side of the mixing tank. Multiple gravity sensors corresponding to the positions of the transfer chambers are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the mounting plate. The upper surfaces of the gravity sensors are in contact with the lower surface of the transfer chamber. Multiple diversion pipes corresponding to the positions of the transfer chambers are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the water guide pipe. The ends of the multiple diversion pipes are connected to the outer wall of each transfer chamber. The input end of the water guide pipe is connected to the water tank. A metering valve is fixedly installed at the bottom of the transfer chamber.

[0007] Using the above technical solution, various types of alcoholic beverages are stored separately in storage chambers. During the blending process, the alcoholic beverages in the storage chambers enter the transfer chambers according to the proportions. The alcoholic beverages entering the transfer chambers are then discharged into the mixing tanks through metering valves at the bottom of the transfer chambers in descending order of density, allowing them to blend naturally. After the equipment has been running for a set time, when the alcoholic beverages enter the transfer chambers, the gravity sensor at the bottom of the transfer chambers weighs the beverages. If the equipment is found to be affected by substances such as esters, alcohols, and sugars in the alcoholic beverages, causing a decrease in accuracy, the alcoholic beverages in the transfer chambers are emptied and the channel between the storage chambers and the transfer chambers is closed. Clean water from the water tank is pressurized and pumped into the corresponding transfer chambers for high-pressure water flushing to remove dirt affecting the accuracy of the equipment. The equipment resumes operation after the gravity sensor re-detects the correct values.

[0008] Preferably, solenoid valves are installed at the connection between the storage compartment and the transit compartment, as well as on the outer wall of the diversion pipe.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection between various components can be automatically cut off and opened.

[0010] Preferably, a booster pump is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the water tank, with the input end of the booster pump connected to the top of the water tank and the output end of the booster pump connected to the water guide pipe.

[0011] Using the above technical solution, a booster pump is used to pump clean water out of the water tank and pressurize it.

[0012] Preferably, a control panel is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the water tank. The control panel has control buttons and a display screen on its outer side, and a control circuit board and a battery are installed inside the control panel. The control panel is electrically connected to the gravity sensor and the booster pump.

[0013] Using the above technical solution, the gravity sensor and booster pump can be started and stopped via the control panel to achieve automatic calibration and adjustment.

[0014] Preferably, a mounting bracket is fixedly installed at the upper end of the mixing tank, a motor is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the middle part of the mounting bracket, a rotating rod is fixedly installed at the end of the output shaft of the motor, a stirring rod is slidably connected to the middle of the rotating rod, and a lifting plate is integrally provided at the bottom of the stirring rod.

[0015] Using the above technical solution, when it is necessary to stir and mix the liquor, the motor drives the rotating rod to rotate slowly. During the rotation of the rotating rod, the stirring rod rotates, and the stirring rod smoothly pushes the liquor to flow, thereby achieving uniform stirring and mixing of the liquor.

[0016] Preferably, a guide groove is provided on the lower wall of the middle part of the mounting frame, and a slider is slidably connected inside the guide groove. A traction rope is fixedly installed between the slider and the upper end of the stirring rod. The guide groove is an inclined annular structure with the left side being deeper and the right side being shallower, and the slider is slidably connected to the highest point of the guide slider.

[0017] Using the above technical solution, during the stirring process, the upper end of the stirring rod is pulled by the traction rope, which drives the slider at the upper end of the traction rope to move along the guide slider trajectory. When the slider moves along the guide slider trajectory, the slider moves up and down in a circular motion. During this process, the slider continuously pulls the stirring rod through the traction rope. The stirring rod is affected by the tension and drives the lifting plate to move up and down, thereby lifting the low-alcohol wine at the bottom of the mixing tank to the top and mixing it thoroughly with the high-alcohol wine.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the proportion calibration mixer for wine blending: 1. This equipment uses gravity sensors to monitor the weight of materials in the transfer compartment in real time, and combines this with density conversion to achieve accurate metering, fundamentally avoiding the detection deviations caused by pipe fouling in traditional flow sensors. Simultaneously, an automatic calibration mechanism can promptly initiate high-pressure cleaning when deviations exceed limits, removing esters, sugars, and other adhering substances to ensure the metering components maintain high accuracy over the long term. This closed-loop control ensures that the component ratios of different batches of wine remain highly consistent with the preset formula, effectively avoiding flavor imbalances and taste fluctuations, and significantly improving product quality stability.

[0019] 2. The mixing tank features a dual-mode stirring system that can be flexibly switched according to the characteristics of the beverages: low-speed stirring gently propels the liquids for bubble-free blending, perfectly suited for high-end baijiu, clarified fruit wines, and other categories with stringent requirements for appearance and taste; simultaneously, the lifting plate reciprocates up and down, a design that lifts the lower-alcohol beverages at the bottom of the mixing tank upwards, creating convection with the higher-alcohol beverages at the top, significantly improving the mixing efficiency and uniformity of different beverages, and accelerating the blending efficiency of premixed cocktails, low-alcohol mixed beverages, and other materials. This targeted design ensures the flavor purity of sensitive beverages while improving the production efficiency of mass-market products, broadening the equipment's applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a half-sectional view of the mixing tank in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a half-sectional view of the calibration mechanism in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a half-sectional view of the mixing tank in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 5 This is Embodiment Two of the present utility model. Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0021] In the diagram: 10. Mixing tank; 11. Wine outlet; 12. Mounting frame; 13. Motor; 14. Rotating rod; 15. Stirring rod; 16. Lifting plate; 18. Sliding block; 19. Guide chute; 20. Wine storage mechanism; 21. Storage compartment; 30. Calibration mechanism; 31. Mounting plate; 32. Gravity sensor; 33. Transfer compartment; 34. Water pipe; 35. Diverter pipe; 36. Water tank; 37. Booster pump; 38. Control panel; 39. Metering valve. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Example 1: Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: a proportioning mixer for blending alcoholic beverages, comprising: The mixing tank 10, as a closed container for the final mixing of the liquor, undertakes the functions of blending and temporarily storing multiple components. Its integrally formed outlet 11 on one side of the outer wall is used to precisely output the mixed liquor to subsequent bottling or storage stages, ensuring the continuity of the production process. The storage mechanism 20 is fixed to the top of the mixing tank 10 by a flange seal. Inside, multiple independent storage compartments 21 are used to store base liquor, flavoring liquor, syrup, additives, and other materials of different properties, achieving isolated management of materials and avoiding cross-contamination. Each storage compartment 21 is precisely connected to the transfer compartment 33 below, and material transport is controlled through an independent passage, laying the foundation for subsequent proportion calibration. The calibration mechanism 30 is key to solving the proportional imbalance problem of traditional equipment. It integrates weight monitoring, automatic cleaning, and accurate measurement functions. The specific functions of its components are as follows: Transfer compartment 33: Serving as a transition unit from storage compartment 21 to mixing tank 10, it temporarily stores materials to be mixed and provides operating space for weight monitoring and cleaning. The metering valve 39 installed at its bottom precisely controls the amount of material conveyed to mixing tank 10, ensuring accurate proportions for each batch.

[0024] Gravity sensor 32 and mounting plate 31: The mounting plate 31 provides stable support for the gravity sensor 32. Each gravity sensor 32 is tightly attached to the lower surface of the corresponding transfer chamber 33 to monitor the weight changes of the material in the transfer chamber 33 in real time. By converting weight to density, the actual material conveying volume is accurately obtained, and the ratio is compared with the preset value to determine whether there is a proportional deviation caused by dirt accumulation, which constitutes the core link of dynamic monitoring.

[0025] Clean water system (water pipe 34, diversion pipe 35, water tank 36, booster pump 37): When the gravity sensor 32 detects an excessive deviation, the water tank 36 provides a clean water source. The booster pump 37 pressurizes the clean water and delivers it through the water pipe 34 to each diversion pipe 35, and finally injects it into the corresponding transfer chamber 33. The high-pressure water flow washes away the scale, esters, sugars and other deposits on the inner wall of the chamber and connecting pipes, restoring the smooth flow and metering accuracy, and realizing online cleaning without stopping the machine. At the same time, solenoid valves are installed at the connection between the storage chamber 21 and the transfer chamber 33 and at the water inlet of the diversion pipe 35. The circuit controls the on and off to realize the independent switching between "material conveying" and "clean water system", ensuring that the materials are pure during the mixing and that the water flow is accurately applied to the target area during cleaning, avoiding cross-interference. Control panel 38: As the "central system" of the equipment, it integrates control buttons, display screen, and internal control circuitry. Through electrical connections to components such as gravity sensor 32, booster pump 37, solenoid valve, and metering valve 39, it achieves fully automated process control: preset formula parameters, real-time equipment status display, automatic triggering of calibration procedures when deviations exceed limits, and coordinated switching between cleaning and mixing processes. It ensures long-term operational accuracy without manual intervention. Working Principle: Before starting the equipment, the operator inputs preset formula parameters such as the proportion of each material and the mixing mode through the control panel 38. Multiple independent storage compartments 21 of the storage mechanism 20 are respectively filled with base liquor, flavoring liquor, syrup, etc., achieving classified management through physical isolation to avoid cross-contamination. The solenoid valves connecting the storage compartments 21 and the transfer compartment 33 are initially closed to ensure stable temporary storage of materials. When blending begins, the control panel 38 opens the solenoid valves of the corresponding storage compartments 21 and transfer compartments 33 sequentially according to the formula parameters. Materials flow into the transfer compartment 33 for temporary storage according to a preset ratio. By controlling the opening of the metering valve 39 at the bottom of the transfer compartment 33, the amount of material conveyed to the mixing tank 10 is precisely controlled. Materials are discharged into the mixing tank 10 in descending order of density, achieving natural blending through density differences. After the equipment has been running for a set time, the gravity sensor 32 detects changes in material weight and provides real-time feedback to the control panel 38. When the deviation between the actual conveying amount and the theoretical value exceeds a set threshold, it is determined to be a neutral weight. If scale buildup on the inner walls of the transfer chambers and pipes causes poor flow or measurement distortion, the system automatically initiates a calibration procedure, closes the solenoid valves of storage chamber 21 and transfer chamber 33, and simultaneously opens the metering valve 39 to drain residual material from transfer chamber 33. The booster pump 37 on the water tank 36 is started, and clean water, after being pressurized, is injected into the corresponding transfer chamber 33 through the solenoid valves on the water guide pipe 34 and the diversion pipe 35. The high-pressure water flow washes away the scale such as esters and sugars adhering to the inner walls of the chambers and connecting pipes, removing factors that interfere with accuracy. After cleaning, the solenoid valve of the cleaning water circuit is closed, and the gravity sensor 32 automatically calibrates the zero point. Once the detection accuracy returns to the standard range, the control panel 38 restarts the material conveying process without manual disassembly or intervention.

[0026] Example 2: like Figure 4-5 As shown, in order to enable the equipment to stir and mix and ensure that alcohols of different strengths can be fully mixed, based on Embodiment 1, a mounting frame 12 is fixedly installed at the upper part of the mixing tank 10. A motor 13 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the middle part of the mounting frame 12. A rotating rod 14 is fixedly installed at the end of the output shaft of the motor 13. A stirring rod 15 is slidably connected to the middle of the rotating rod 14. A lifting plate 16 is integrally provided at the bottom of the stirring rod 15. When it is necessary to stir and mix the alcohol, the motor 13 drives the rotating rod 14 to rotate slowly. During the rotation of the rotating rod 14, the stirring rod 15 is driven to rotate. The stirring rod 15 then smoothly pushes the alcohol to flow, so as to achieve uniform stirring and mixing of the alcohol.

[0027] The mounting bracket 12 has a guide groove 17 on its lower central wall. A slider 18 is slidably connected inside the guide groove 17. A traction rope 19 is fixedly installed between the slider 18 and the upper end of the stirring rod 15. The guide groove 17 has an inclined annular structure that is deeper on the left and shallower on the right, and the slider 18 is slidably connected to the highest point of the guide groove 17. During the stirring process, the upper end of the stirring rod 15 exerts a pulling force on the slider 18 through the traction rope 19, forcing the slider 18 to move along the inclined annular trajectory of the guide groove 17. Because the guide groove 17 has an uneven annular structure, the slider 18 will simultaneously make an annular lifting and lowering motion as it slides along the trajectory, thereby continuously pulling the stirring rod 15 through the traction rope 19, causing the stirring rod 15 to drive the lifting plate 16 at the bottom to move up and down reciprocally. This design can lift the low-alcohol wine at the bottom of the mixing tank 10 upwards, forming convection with the high-alcohol wine at the top, significantly improving the mixing efficiency and uniformity of different wines.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A proportioning and calibration mixer for blending beverages, characterized in that: include: A mixing tank (10) has an integral wine outlet (11) on one side of its outer wall. The wine storage mechanism (20) is fixedly installed on the top of the mixing tank (10) by a flange, and the wine storage mechanism (20) is provided with multiple storage compartments (21). The calibration mechanism (30) includes a transfer chamber (33) fixedly installed at the bottom of the storage chamber (21), an installation plate (31) fixedly installed at the lower end of the wine storage mechanism (20), a water guide pipe (34) fixedly installed inside the wine storage mechanism (20), and a water tank (36) fixedly installed on one side of the mixing tank (10). Multiple gravity sensors (32) corresponding to the positions of the transfer chamber (33) are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the installation plate (31). The upper surface of the gravity sensor (32) is in contact with the lower surface of the transfer chamber (33). Multiple diversion pipes (35) corresponding to the positions of the transfer chamber (33) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the water guide pipe (34). The ends of the multiple diversion pipes (35) are respectively connected to the outer wall of each transfer chamber (33). The input end of the water guide pipe (34) is connected to the water tank (36). A metering valve (39) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the transfer chamber (33).

2. The proportioning mixer for blending beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: Solenoid valves are installed at the connection between the storage compartment (21) and the transfer compartment (33) and on the outer wall of the diversion pipe (35).

3. The proportioning mixer for blending beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: A booster pump (37) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the water tank (36). The input end of the booster pump (37) is connected to the top of the water tank (36), and the output end of the booster pump (37) is connected to the water pipe (34).

4. The proportioning and calibration mixer for blending beverages according to claim 3, characterized in that: A control panel (38) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the water tank (36). The control panel (38) has control buttons and a display screen on its outer side, and a control circuit board and a battery are installed inside the control panel (38). The control panel (38) is electrically connected to the gravity sensor (32) and the booster pump (37).

5. The proportioning and calibration mixer for blending beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mixing tank (10) is fixedly installed with a mounting frame (12) at the upper end. A motor (13) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the middle part of the mounting frame (12). A rotating rod (14) is fixedly installed at the end of the output shaft of the motor (13). A stirring rod (15) is slidably connected to the middle part of the rotating rod (14). A lifting plate (16) is integrally provided at the bottom of the stirring rod (15). A guide groove (17) is opened on the lower wall of the middle part of the mounting frame (12). A slider (18) is slidably connected inside the guide groove (17). A traction rope (19) is fixedly installed between the slider (18) and the upper end of the stirring rod (15).

6. The proportioning mixer for blending beverages according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide groove (17) is an inclined annular structure with a deeper left side and a shallower right side, and the slider (18) is slidably connected to the highest point of the guide groove (17).

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