A stable fermentation device for making kimchi

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of pickled vegetable is made with stable fermentation device, including the tight pressing component being arranged between pickled vegetable jar and sealing cover, pickled vegetable jar includes straight extension mouth and water seal groove, tight pressing component is hung on straight extension mouth by cantilevered pole, tight pressing component includes first round bar and annular bin, annular bin is used to compress the vegetables in pickled vegetable jar, the upside of sealing cover is also provided with suction assembly, suction assembly includes butt joint pipe and suction fan, butt joint pipe is worn in sealing cover, and suction fan is used to discharge the gas in pickled vegetable jar by butt joint pipe.The utility model can provide relatively stable fermentation environment for pickled vegetable production, guarantee the efficient of pickled vegetable production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kimchi making tools, and in particular to a stable fermentation device for kimchi making. Background Technology

[0002] Kimchi is a uniquely flavored fermented vegetable product, widely favored by consumers as an appetizer. It uses diverse ingredients, is easy to make, inexpensive, and convenient to eat. The production process utilizes the principle of biological fermentation, where kimchi is soaked in a fermentation liquid for a period of time to obtain the finished product.

[0003] Because gas is produced during fermentation, vegetables may shift, and lighter ingredients may float to the surface. The fermentation process must ensure that the vegetables are completely submerged in the fermentation liquid to prevent oxidation or spoilage. At the same time, the gas needs to be released smoothly to ensure a relatively stable fermentation environment.

[0004] Chinese patent document CN 213314721 U describes a mixing device for kimchi production, but it does not describe how to ensure the stability of the vegetables and how to expel the gas, which is a defect and needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a stable fermentation device for making kimchi, which solves the technical problems that during the fermentation process, the vegetables may move due to the gas produced by fermentation, making them unable to be stably and completely submerged, and at the same time, the fermentation gas cannot be discharged well.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a stable fermentation device for making kimchi, including a pressing component disposed between a kimchi jar and a sealing lid. The kimchi jar includes a straight opening and a water seal groove. The pressing component is suspended on the straight opening by a cantilever rod. The pressing component includes a first round rod and an annular chamber. The annular chamber is used to press the vegetables in the kimchi jar tightly. An air extraction component is also provided on the upper side of the sealing lid. The air extraction component includes a connecting pipe and an exhaust fan. The connecting pipe passes through the sealing lid, and the exhaust fan is used to exhaust the gas in the kimchi jar through the connecting pipe.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, a telescopic module is detachably provided inside the clamping assembly. The telescopic module includes a second round rod and a gear. Multiple sets of racks are symmetrically meshed with the outer side of the gear along the height direction, and the racks pass through the annular compartment.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, a first through hole is provided inside the first round rod, a second round rod passes through the first through hole, and a base is inserted into the bottom of the annular compartment, with the base supporting the bottom of the gear.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment, the upper side of the first round rod is provided with a threaded head, the cantilever rod includes a locking sleeve, the locking sleeve is fitted on the first round rod, the sealing cover is provided with a fifth through hole in the middle, the connecting pipe passes through the fifth through hole, and a sealing ring is provided on the connecting pipe.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment, the sidewall of the annular compartment is provided with multiple sets of parallel and opposite slides along the height direction, and the rack and slides are slidably connected.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment, a protrusion is provided in the middle of the base, and a third through hole is provided through the second round rod and the gear, with the protrusion located inside the third through hole.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a second through hole is provided through the middle of the protrusion, and the second through hole and the third through hole are connected.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment, the connecting pipe is inserted at the bottom of the exhaust fan, and one side of the exhaust fan is connected to the water storage bottle through the air inlet pipe. An air outlet pipe is inserted at the top of the water storage bottle, and a fourth through hole is provided through the upper side of the third through hole. The outer side of the fourth through hole is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment, the exhaust fan is provided with a first pair of interfaces and a second pair of interfaces on both sides, the connecting pipe is plugged into the first pair of interfaces, the air inlet pipe is plugged into the second pair of interfaces, and a one-way air valve is also provided on the air inlet pipe.

[0015] In the preferred embodiment, a counterweight ring is provided on the upper middle part of the sealing cover, and a control module and a power supply are provided on the top of the exhaust fan. The control module is electrically connected to the exhaust fan through the power supply.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting a pressing component at the straight opening of the kimchi jar, and applying downward pressure to the pressing component through the cantilever and sealing cap, the annular chamber of the pressing component, together with the base, firmly presses the vegetables into the fermentation liquid, avoiding the problem of gas pushing the vegetables to change position or exposing them to the fermentation liquid during the fermentation process. At the same time, the set exhaust fan can periodically exhaust air from the kimchi jar according to the set program, ensuring the stability of the internal fermentation environment. This avoids the problem of traditional fermentation gases only flowing out through the water seal trough, causing the sealing cap to be pushed up. The operation is simple and the effect is good. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Internal structure diagram Figure 1 ; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Internal structure diagram Figure 2 ; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Internal structure diagram Figure 3 ; Figure 5 The explosion of the telescopic module for the clamping assembly of this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 6 The explosion of the telescopic module for the clamping assembly of this utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 7 This utility model relates to a compression assembly and a telescopic module, as well as the conditions for explosion. Figure 1 ; Figure 8 This utility model relates to a compression assembly and a telescopic module, as well as the conditions for explosion. Figure 2 ; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the air extraction component and the clamping component of this utility model; Figure 10 This is an exploded structural diagram of the air extraction component and the clamping component of this utility model; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the air extraction component of this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the air extraction component of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Pickling jar; 101. Straight opening; 102. Water seal groove; 2. Sealing cap; 201. Fifth through hole; 3. Pressing assembly; 301. First round rod; 302. Annular chamber; 303. Base; 304. Threaded head; 305. Slide rail; 306. First through hole; 307. Protrusion; 308. Second through hole; 4. Telescopic module; 401. Second round rod; 402. Gear; 403. Rack; 404. Third through hole; 405. Fourth through hole; 406. Anti-slip texture; 5. Cantilever rod; 501. Locking sleeve; 6. Air extraction assembly; 601. Connecting pipe; 602. Exhaust fan; 603. Sealing ring; 604. First connecting interface; 605. Second connecting interface; 7. Water storage bottle; 8. Air inlet pipe; 9. Air outlet pipe; 10. Counterweight ring; 11. One-way valve; 12. Control module; 13. Power supply. Detailed Implementation

[0019] like Figure 1-4A stable fermentation device for making kimchi includes a pressing component 3 disposed between a kimchi jar 1 and a sealing lid 2. The kimchi jar 1 includes a straight opening 101 and a water seal trough 102. The pressing component 3 is suspended on the straight opening 101 by a cantilever rod 5. The pressing component 3 includes a first round rod 301 and an annular chamber 302. The annular chamber 302 is used to compress the vegetables in the kimchi jar 1. An exhaust component 6 is also disposed on the upper side of the sealing lid 2. The exhaust component 6 includes a connecting pipe 601 and an exhaust fan 602. The connecting pipe 601 passes through the sealing lid 2, and the exhaust fan 602 is used to exhaust the gas in the kimchi jar 1 through the connecting pipe 601.

[0020] In the process of making kimchi, the kimchi jar 1 is first cleaned and dried. Then, the fermentation liquid and vegetables are put into the kimchi jar 1 through the straight opening 101. Water is then added to the water seal tank 102. Finally, the sealing lid 2 is placed over the straight opening, and the bottom of the sealing lid 2 is kept in the water in the water seal tank 102. Since the kimchi making process is a fermentation process, a lot of gas will be produced. The release of gas may change the position of the vegetables, or even push the vegetables out of the top of the fermentation liquid. This will cause the vegetables to oxidize and rot. In this application, the pressing component 3 is sent into the straight opening 101 through the cantilever 5. The pressing component 3 applies downward pressure to the vegetables through the annular chamber 301. With the counterweight of the sealing lid 2, the position of the pressing component 3 is relatively fixed, preventing the vegetables from being pushed out of the water by the gas produced by fermentation. The operation is simple and the effect is good.

[0021] By using the timed operation of the extraction component 6, the fermentation gas can be effectively extracted from the kimchi jar 1, avoiding the problems of traditional fermentation processes where, due to passive venting, the fermentation gas can only be discharged through the water seal trough 102. At this time, the gas may push up the sealing lid 2, which may cause the kimchi jar 1 to overflow or the fermentation environment to be damaged. By setting active extraction, the above problems are avoided, thus ensuring the stable fermentation of vegetables and preventing oxidation or spoilage.

[0022] like Figure 5-6 In the preferred embodiment, a telescopic module 4 is detachably provided inside the clamping assembly 3. The telescopic module 4 includes a second round rod 401 and a gear 402. Multiple sets of racks 403 are symmetrically meshed on the outer side of the gear 402 along the height direction. The racks 403 pass through the annular compartment 302.

[0023] The position of the rack 403 can be flexibly changed by the telescopic module 4, expanding the coverage area of ​​the annular chamber 302. During manufacturing, the outer diameter of the annular chamber 302 is smaller than the straight opening 101. The area it can cover is mainly the area below the straight opening 101 of the kimchi jar 1. Usually, the side of the kimchi jar 1 closest to the straight opening 101 is the enlarged diameter part. By extending the rack 403, the annular chamber 302 can better cover the area inside the kimchi jar 1 that is not directly opposite the straight opening 101, and can better apply downward pressure to the vegetables to ensure that the vegetables are completely immersed in the fermentation liquid during the fermentation process.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, a first through hole 306 is provided in the first round rod 301, the second round rod 401 passes through the first through hole 306, and a base 303 is inserted into the bottom of the annular chamber 302, with the base 303 supported on the bottom of the gear 402.

[0025] The positioning of the first round rod 301 ensures that the second round rod 401 can rotate stably within the first through hole 306, thereby driving the rack 403 to adjust its position. At the same time, the base 303 and gear 403 rotate flexibly and smoothly. During manufacturing, safe and harmless materials such as polytetrafluoroethylene can be used for the pressing component 3, telescopic module 4, and cantilever component 5. These materials are resistant to acids and alkalis at room temperature, are stable in fermentation liquid, and do not produce volatile toxic substances.

[0026] like Figure 7-8 In the preferred embodiment, the upper side of the first round rod 301 is provided with a threaded head 304, the cantilever rod 5 includes a locking sleeve 501, the locking sleeve 501 is sleeved on the first round rod 301, the sealing cover 2 is provided with a fifth through hole 201 in the middle, the connecting pipe 601 passes through the fifth through hole 201, and a sealing ring 603 is provided on the connecting pipe 601.

[0027] By changing the position of the cantilever 5 itself, the position of the first round rod 301 relative to the straight opening 101 can be changed, thereby meeting the needs of kimchi production at different liquid levels within a certain height range. The bottom of the cantilever rod 503 is provided with anti-slip texture to ensure good contact with the straight opening 101 and to ensure the stability of its own position.

[0028] In the preferred embodiment, the sidewall of the annular compartment 302 is provided with multiple sets of parallel slides 305 along the height direction, and the rack 403 is slidably connected to the slides 305.

[0029] Since each set of racks 403 is arranged in parallel relative to each other, its position changes due to the rotation of the gear 402. A limiting head is provided at the end of the rack 403 near the gear 402, with the limiting head facing the gear 402. The size of the limiting head is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the rack 403. That is, when the rack 403 rotates and shifts with the gear 402, when the teeth of the rack 403 are about to disengage from the gear 402, the limiting head blocks the gear 402, causing interference between the gear 402 and the limiting head, preventing further rotation. This avoids the rack 403 from completely disengaging from the gear 402. Similarly, when the gear 402 rotates and the rack 403 is fully retracted, the limiting head of the rack 403 contacts the inner wall of the annular chamber 302. At this time, a portion of the rack 403 on the side away from the gear 402 is still located in the slide rail 305, preventing the rack 403 from disengaging from the slide rail 305 after it is fully retracted.

[0030] In the preferred embodiment, a protrusion 307 is provided in the middle of the base 303, and a third through hole 404 is provided through the second round rod 401 and the gear 402, with the protrusion 307 located in the third through hole 404.

[0031] By setting the protrusion 307, the shaft center of the gear 403 can be better stabilized. In order to ensure flexible and convenient operation, the first through hole 306 is larger than the second round rod 401. That is, a certain gap is set between the first through hole 306 and the second round rod 401. Therefore, the protrusion 307 can be stably positioned to ensure higher accuracy when the second round rod 401 rotates.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, a second through hole 308 is provided through the middle of the protrusion 307, and the second through hole 308 and the third through hole 404 are connected.

[0033] The combination of the second through hole 308 and then the third through hole 404 can effectively deliver fermentation gas out of the kimchi jar 1. The ingenious design reduces the weight of the pressing component 3 and the telescopic module 4, resulting in better performance.

[0034] like Figure 9-10 In the preferred embodiment, the connecting pipe 601 is inserted at the bottom of the exhaust fan 602, and one side of the exhaust fan 602 is connected to the water storage bottle 7 through the air inlet pipe 8. The top of the water storage bottle 7 is provided with the air outlet pipe 9, and the upper side of the third through hole 404 is provided with the fourth through hole 405, and the outer side of the fourth through hole 405 is provided with anti-slip texture 406.

[0035] In use, by gripping the anti-slip texture 406, the position of the second round rod 401 is rotated, thereby driving the rack 403 to shift due to the pneumatic gear 402, achieving the function of rack 403 retracting. The fourth through hole 405 can draw gas from outside the second round rod 401 into the connecting pipe 601. The bottom of the connecting pipe 601 is inserted into the second round rod 401, but it does not completely seal the fourth through hole 405. The outer diameter of the connecting pipe 601 is smaller than that of the third through hole 404. When the annular chamber 302 comes into contact with the fermentation liquid, the third through hole 404 is blocked by the fermentation liquid. However, due to the fourth through hole 405, the connecting pipe 601 can still extract the fermentation gas from the kimchi jar 1 through the fourth through hole 405, which serves as a foolproof design.

[0036] In the preferred embodiment, the exhaust fan 602 is provided with a first pair of interfaces 604 and a second pair of interfaces 605 on both sides respectively. The connecting pipe 601 is plugged into the first pair of interfaces 604, the air inlet pipe 8 is plugged into the second pair of interfaces 605, and a one-way air valve 11 is also provided on the air inlet pipe 8.

[0037] The connection between the connecting pipe 601 and the air inlet pipe 8 is tight-fitting, which ensures stable air extraction. The one-way air valve ensures that only fermentation gas can be discharged, and external gas or water in the water storage bottle 7 cannot flow back into the kimchi jar 1, making it more stable to use.

[0038] like Figure 11-12 In the preferred embodiment, a counterweight ring 10 is also provided on the upper side of the middle part of the sealing cover 2, and a control module 12 and a power supply 13 are also provided on the top of the exhaust fan 602. The control module 12 is electrically connected to the exhaust fan 602 through the power supply 13.

[0039] The control module 12 is equipped with a switch and a red / green light indicator. The green light corresponds to the working status, and the red light corresponds to the power level of the power supply 13. The power supply 13 uses AA batteries, which are easy to install and remove, and have low operating costs. The counterweight ring 10 is fixed to the sealing cover 2 with adhesive, further preventing the risk of fermentation gas pushing the sealing cover 2 up. This allows the exhaust fan 602 to better guide the fermentation gas out of the connecting pipe 601.

[0040] The above embodiments are merely preferred technical solutions of this utility model and should not be considered as limitations on this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model should be the technical solution described in the claims, including equivalent substitutions of the technical features described in the claims. That is, equivalent substitutions and improvements within this scope are also within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A stable fermentation device for making kimchi, characterized in that: The invention includes a pressing assembly (3) disposed between a kimchi jar (1) and a sealing lid (2). The kimchi jar (1) includes a straight opening (101) and a water seal groove (102). The pressing assembly (3) is suspended on the straight opening (101) by a cantilever rod (5). The pressing assembly (3) includes a first round rod (301) and an annular chamber (302). The annular chamber (302) is used to press the vegetables in the kimchi jar (1). An air extraction assembly (6) is also provided on the upper side of the sealing lid (2). The air extraction assembly (6) includes a connecting pipe (601) and an exhaust fan (602). The connecting pipe (601) passes through the sealing lid (2). The exhaust fan (602) is used to exhaust the gas in the kimchi jar (1) through the connecting pipe (601).

2. The stable fermentation device for kimchi making according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compression assembly (3) is detachably equipped with a telescopic module (4). The telescopic module (4) includes a second round rod (401) and a gear (402). Multiple sets of racks (403) are symmetrically meshed on the outside of the gear (402) along the height direction. The racks (403) are inserted into the annular compartment (302).

3. The stable fermentation device for kimchi making according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first round rod (301) has a first through hole (306) inside, and the second round rod (401) passes through the first through hole (306). The bottom of the annular chamber (302) is connected to a base (303), and the base (303) is supported on the bottom of the gear (402).

4. The stable fermentation device for kimchi making according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper side of the first round rod (301) is provided with a threaded head (304). The cantilever rod (5) includes a locking sleeve (501), which is fitted onto the first round rod (301). The sealing cover (2) is provided with a fifth through hole (201) in the middle. The connecting pipe (601) passes through the fifth through hole (201), and a sealing ring (603) is provided on the connecting pipe (601).

5. The stable fermentation device for kimchi making according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side wall of the annular compartment (302) is provided with multiple sets of slides (305) running parallel to each other along the height direction, and the rack (403) and the slides (305) are slidably connected.

6. The stable fermentation device for kimchi making according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base (303) has a protrusion (307) in the middle, and a third through hole (404) is provided through the second round rod (401) and the gear (402). The protrusion (307) is located in the third through hole (404).

7. The stable fermentation device for kimchi making according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second through hole (308) is provided through the middle of the protrusion (307), and the second through hole (308) and the third through hole (404) are connected.

8. The stable fermentation device for kimchi making according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting pipe (601) is inserted at the bottom of the exhaust fan (602). The exhaust fan (602) is connected to the water storage bottle (7) on one side through the air inlet pipe (8). The water storage bottle (7) is equipped with an air outlet pipe (9) at the top. The fourth through hole (405) is provided through the upper side of the third through hole (404). The fourth through hole (405) is provided with anti-slip texture (406) on the outside.

9. The stable fermentation device for kimchi making according to claim 8, characterized in that: The exhaust fan (602) has a first pair of interfaces (604) and a second pair of interfaces (605) on both sides respectively. The connecting pipe (601) is plugged into the first pair of interfaces (604), and the air inlet pipe (8) is plugged into the second pair of interfaces (605). A one-way air valve (11) is also provided on the air inlet pipe (8).

10. The stable fermentation device for kimchi making according to claim 1, characterized in that: A counterweight ring (10) is also provided on the upper middle part of the sealing cover (2), and a control module (12) and a power supply (13) are also provided on the top of the exhaust fan (602). The control module (12) is electrically connected to the exhaust fan (602) through the power supply (13).

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