A beer production process pipeline detection device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a testing device for a beer production process pipeline, including a housing and a sampling module, a pressure detection module, a temperature detection module, and a flow detection module detachably and fixedly connected to the housing. The housing is hollow, with a connection hole at one end communicating with the inner cavity. A quick-connect clamp for connecting to the pipeline is provided at the connection hole, and an observation hole communicating with the connection hole is provided at the other end. A sight glass is detachably installed at the observation hole, and an illumination lamp is arranged around one side of the sight glass near the edge, located on the side of the sight glass closest to the connection hole. One end of the sampling tube on the sampling module is connected to the connection hole. The pressure detection module, temperature detection module, and flow detection module detect the pressure, temperature, and flow of the medium in the pipeline through the connection hole. This solution has a simple structure, integrating multiple functional devices required for beer production pipelines through the housing, reducing installation difficulty, and allowing for quick replacement of different functional modules.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of beer production technology, specifically relating to a beer production process pipeline inspection device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in beer production pipelines, many functional components need to be installed, such as temperature probes, pressure probes, sight glasses, sampling devices, and flow detectors. These devices are installed separately, resulting in numerous functional components scattered across a single pipeline. Furthermore, the installation diameters of these pipeline monitoring devices are inconsistent. Initially, the installation joints of each component must be welded to the pipeline, increasing the workload and difficulty of initial installation and subsequent maintenance and replacement. Multiple welded joints are also detrimental to process microbial control. Adding or removing functions later requires damaging the existing pipeline and re-welding new joints, further increasing the difficulty of later maintenance / modification. This is especially problematic in fire-prevention and explosion-proof workshops where welding operations pose a high risk.

[0003] Therefore, a new technology is needed to solve the problem that existing technologies are inconvenient for installing and maintaining multiple functional components on pipelines. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this utility model provides a beer production process pipeline inspection device with a simple structure that integrates multiple functional devices required for installation on beer production pipelines, reducing installation difficulty. It also eliminates the need for welding when replacing different functional components, allowing for quick replacement.

[0005] The present invention adopts the following technical solution: A beer production process pipeline inspection device includes a housing and a sampling module, a pressure detection module, a temperature detection module, and a flow detection module detachably and fixedly connected to the housing. The housing has an inner cavity, and one end of the housing has a connection hole communicating with the inner cavity. A quick-connect clamp for connecting to a pipeline is provided at the connection hole. The other end has an observation hole communicating with the connection hole. A sight glass is detachably installed at the observation hole. An illumination lamp is arranged around one side of the sight glass near the edge, and the illumination lamp is located on the side of the sight glass near the connection hole. The sampling module includes a sampling tube, one end of which is detachably and fixedly connected to the housing, and the sampling tube communicates with the connection hole; The pressure detection module, the temperature detection module, and the flow detection module detect the pressure, temperature, and flow of the medium within the pipeline through the connection hole.

[0006] As a further improvement to the technical solution of this utility model, the housing is provided with a first mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity, and the temperature detection module includes a first mounting base and a temperature probe. The temperature probe is installed on the side of the first mounting base near the inner cavity, and the first mounting base can be detachably installed at the first mounting hole and block the first mounting hole.

[0007] As a further improvement to the technical solution of this utility model, the housing is provided with a second mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity. The pressure detection module includes a second mounting base and a pressure probe. The pressure probe is installed on the side of the second mounting base near the inner cavity. The pressure probe is used to detect the pressure of the medium in the pipeline. The second mounting base can be detachably installed at the second mounting hole and block the second mounting hole.

[0008] As a further improvement to the technical solution of this utility model, the housing is provided with a third mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity, the flow detection module includes a third mounting base and a flow switch, the flow switch is installed on the side of the third mounting base near the inner cavity, and the third mounting base can be detachably installed at the third mounting hole and block the third mounting hole.

[0009] As a further improvement to the technical solution of this utility model, the housing is provided with a fourth mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity, the sampling module includes a fourth mounting base, one end of the sampling tube is mounted on the fourth mounting base, and a sampling valve is installed on the sampling tube; the fourth mounting base can be detachably installed at the fourth mounting hole and block the fourth mounting hole.

[0010] As a further improvement to the technical solution of this utility model, the housing is hexahedral in shape, and the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole are respectively disposed on the four sides of the housing connected in a ring shape.

[0011] As a further improvement to the technical solution of this utility model, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole have the same structure; quick-connect clamps are provided at the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole.

[0012] As a further improvement to the technical solution of this utility model, the connecting hole, the observation hole, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole have the same structure; quick-connect clamps are provided at the connecting hole, the observation hole, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This solution presents a beer production process pipeline inspection device with a hollow housing. The housing has connection holes that connect to the beer production process pipeline, communicating with the inner cavity. The housing can accommodate a sight glass, sampling tube, pressure detection module, temperature detection module, and flow detection module, all communicating with the inner cavity. The pressure, temperature, and flow detection modules can detect the pressure, temperature, and flow rate within the pipeline through the connection holes. The sampling tube can take samples through the connection holes. This solution has a simple structure, integrating multiple functional devices required for beer production pipelines into the housing, reducing installation difficulty. No welding is required when replacing different functional components, allowing for quick replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of part of the structure and pipe connection of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the temperature detection module structure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure detection module structure; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the flow detection module structure; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sampling module structure; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the sight glass structure; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lighting fixture.

[0015] Figure label: 1-Housing shell; 11-Observation hole; 12-Quick-connect clamp; 2-Temperature detection module; 21-Temperature probe; 22-First mounting base; 3-Pressure detection module; 31-Pressure probe; 32-Second mounting base; 4-Flow detection module; 41-Flow switch; 42-Third mounting bracket; 5-Sampling module; 51-Sampling tube; 52-Fourth mounting base; 53-Sampling valve; 6-Sight mirror; 61-Lens; 62-Lighting lamp; 621-LED lamp bead; 7-Cover plate; 8-Pipeline. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The following will provide a clear and complete description of the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, solution, and effects of this utility model. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The same reference numerals used throughout the drawings indicate the same or similar parts.

[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, when a feature is referred to as "fixed" or "connected" to another feature, it can be directly fixed or connected to the other feature, or it can be indirectly fixed or connected to the other feature. Furthermore, the descriptions of "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" used in this utility model are only relative to the relative positional relationships of the various components of this utility model in the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Reference Figures 1 to 8 A detection device for a beer production process pipeline 8 includes a housing 1 and a sampling module 5, a pressure detection module 3, a temperature detection module 2, and a flow detection module 4 detachably and fixedly connected to the housing 1. The housing 1 has an inner cavity, and one end of the housing 1 has a connection hole communicating with the inner cavity. A quick-connect clamp 12 for connecting to the pipeline 8 is provided at the connection hole, and the other end has an observation hole 11 communicating with the connection hole. A sight glass 6 is detachably installed at the observation hole 11. An illumination lamp 62 is arranged around one side of the sight glass 6 near its edge, and the illumination lamp 62 is located on the side of the sight glass 6 near the connection hole. The lens 61 of the sight glass 6 can be made of glass, and the illumination lamp 62 can be formed by LED beads 621. The illumination lamp 62 can be attached to the lens 61 of the sight glass 6. When the illumination lamp 62 is turned on, it can provide illumination to the pipeline 8 through the sight glass 6, and personnel can observe the medium in the pipeline 8 through the sight glass 6.

[0019] The sampling module 5 includes a sampling tube 51, one end of which is detachably fixed to the housing 1, and the sampling tube 51 communicates with the connection hole. The pressure detection module 3, the temperature detection module 2, and the flow detection module 4 detect the pressure, temperature, and flow of the medium within the pipeline 8 through the connection hole.

[0020] Specifically, the housing 1 has a first mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity. The temperature detection module 2 includes a first mounting base 22 and a temperature probe 21. The temperature probe 21 is used to detect the temperature of the medium in the pipe 8. The temperature probe 21 can be installed on the first mounting base 22, with one end communicating with the inner cavity. The first mounting base 22 can be detachably installed at the first mounting hole and seal the first mounting hole. A quick-connect clamp 12 is provided at the first mounting hole. The first mounting base 22 can adopt a chuck structure to facilitate quick connection and separation with the quick-connect clamp 12, allowing for quick installation and disassembly of the temperature detection module 2. The temperature probe 21 is installed at a non-origin position on the chuck. When the temperature detection module 2 and the flow detection module 4 are installed simultaneously, their positions can be staggered to avoid mutual interference.

[0021] Specifically, the housing 1 is provided with a second mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity. The pressure detection module 3 includes a second mounting base 32 and a pressure probe 31. The pressure probe 31 is used to detect the pressure of the medium in the pipeline 8. The pressure probe 31 is mounted on the second mounting base 32 and one end is communicating with the inner cavity. The pressure probe 31 is used to detect the pressure of the medium in the pipeline 8. The second mounting base 32 can be detachably installed at the second mounting hole and seal the second mounting hole. A quick-connect clamp 12 is provided at the second mounting hole. The second mounting base 32 can adopt a chuck structure to facilitate quick connection and separation with the quick-connect clamp 12, allowing for quick installation and disassembly of the pressure detection module 3. The pressure probe 31 is a diaphragm type, with the diaphragm flush with the chuck.

[0022] Specifically, the housing 1 is provided with a third mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity. The flow detection module 4 includes a third mounting base 42 and a flow switch 41. The flow switch 41 is used to detect whether the medium in the pipe 8 is flowing. The third mounting base 42 is disc-shaped. The flow switch 41 is installed at an eccentric position on the third mounting base 42. Parts of the flow switch 41, such as the part of the probe used to detect the flow that extends into the inner cavity and communicates with the inner cavity, are also relatively eccentrically positioned. This prevents the part of the flow switch 41 that extends into the inner cavity from interfering with each other when it is installed face-to-face with the temperature probe of the temperature detection module 2. The third mounting base 42 can be detachably installed at the third mounting hole and can seal the third mounting hole. The third mounting hole is provided with a quick-connect clamp 12. The third mounting base 42 can adopt a chuck structure to facilitate quick connection and separation with the quick-connect clamp 12, allowing for quick installation and disassembly of the flow detection module 4. The third mounting base 42 has a disc-shaped structure. The flow switch 41 is installed at an off-center position on the disc-shaped structure. The flow switch 41 is installed at a non-origin position on the chuck. In this way, when the flow detection module 4 and the temperature detection module 2 are installed at the same time, they can be staggered and will not affect each other.

[0023] Specifically, the housing 1 has a fourth mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity. The sampling module 5 includes a fourth mounting base 52, one end of the sampling tube 51 is mounted on the fourth mounting base 52, and a sampling valve 53 is mounted on the sampling tube 51. The fourth mounting base 52 can be detachably installed at the fourth mounting hole and can seal the fourth mounting hole. A quick-connect clamp 12 is provided at the fourth mounting hole, and the fourth mounting base 52 can adopt a chuck structure to facilitate quick connection and separation with the quick-connect clamp 12, allowing for quick installation and disassembly of the sampling module 5. The sampling valve 53 can be a pneumatic sampling valve 53, and the sampling tube 51 connects the chuck and the pneumatic sampling valve 53.

[0024] Specifically, the housing 1 is hexahedral in shape, and the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole are respectively disposed on the four sides of the housing 1 in a ring shape.

[0025] In one embodiment, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole have identical structures. Each of these holes is equipped with a quick-connect clamp 12. Each of the first mounting base 22, the second mounting base 32, the third mounting base 42, and the fourth mounting base 52 has a snap-fit ​​structure that engages with the quick-connect clamp 12. Both the quick-connect clamp 12 and its engaging snap-fit ​​structure can use conventional snap-fit ​​methods. The beer production process pipeline 8 inspection device of this solution also includes several cover plates 7. Each cover plate 7 can be detachably installed at one of the first mounting holes, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, or the fourth mounting hole and used to seal it. When certain inspections are not required, a cover plate 7 can be installed at the remaining opening to close it.

[0026] In another embodiment, the connecting hole, the observation hole, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole have the same structure. Each of these holes is equipped with a quick-connect clamp 12. The sight glass 6, the first mounting base 22, the second mounting base 32, the third mounting base 42, and the fourth mounting base 52 are equipped with a snap-fit ​​structure that engages with the quick-connect clamp 12. Both the quick-connect clamp 12 and its snap-fit ​​structure can use conventional snap-fit ​​methods. The beer production process pipeline 8 inspection device of this solution also includes several cover plates 7. Each cover plate 7 can be detachably installed at one of the connecting hole, the observation hole, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, or the fourth mounting hole and used to seal it. During use, the required inspection module, sight glass 6, and cover plate 7 can be installed at any opening on the housing 1 according to the inspection requirements. When certain inspections or observations are not required, cover plates 7 can be installed at the remaining openings to close them. When it is necessary to install the sight glass 6, simply set the sight glass 6 opposite to the opening of the pipe 8 to be connected so that the situation inside the pipe 8 can be observed through the sight glass 6.

[0027] A process pipeline 8 needs to be installed in the workshop to connect the yeast centrifuge and the cloudy brew tank, transporting the beer produced by the centrifuge to the cloudy brew tank. During production, it is necessary to monitor the temperature and pressure of the beer, and observe the condition of the beer in pipeline 8 to determine the production status. Samples of the beer need to be taken during production to monitor its quality. Therefore, a temperature probe 21, a pressure probe 31, a sight glass with a light 6, and a sampling valve 53 need to be installed on this pipeline 8. During pipeline 8 installation, the beer production process pipeline 8 detection device of this solution is installed on pipeline 8. Then, the temperature detection module 2, pressure detection module 3, sight glass 6, and sampling module 5 are directly fixed to the housing 1 of this device using quick-connect clamps. Fixing these four functional components does not require welding, reducing welding workload, lowering installation difficulty, and increasing installation speed.

[0028] After a period of use, the production process changes, and monitoring the liquid pressure is no longer necessary, but monitoring the liquid flow rate is still required to prevent equipment malfunction due to no liquid flow in pipe 8. Loosen and remove the quick-connect clamp of the pressure detection module 3, then replace it with the flow detection module 4, tightening the quick-connect clamp to complete the hardware replacement. This eliminates the need to cut off the original detection element's mounting connector and weld the new one, reducing workload and difficulty during replacement. When replacing the detection function, the involvement of welders is no longer required, allowing small businesses without welders to complete the task themselves. Furthermore, the absence of welding reduces operational risks in fire-proof and explosion-proof workshops.

[0029] Other aspects of the beer production process pipeline inspection device described in this utility model are found in the prior art and will not be repeated here.

[0030] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A testing device for a beer production process pipeline, characterized in that: The device includes a housing and a sampling module, a pressure detection module, a temperature detection module, and a flow detection module detachably and fixedly connected to the housing. The housing has an inner cavity, and one end of the housing has a connection hole communicating with the inner cavity. A quick-connect clamp for connecting to a pipeline is provided at the connection hole, and the other end has an observation hole communicating with the connection hole. A sight glass is detachably installed at the observation hole, and an illumination lamp is arranged around one side of the sight glass near the edge, with the illumination lamp located on the side of the sight glass closest to the connection hole. The sampling module includes a sampling tube, one end of which is detachably and fixedly connected to the housing, and the sampling tube communicates with the connection hole. The pressure detection module, the temperature detection module, and the flow detection module detect the pressure, temperature, and flow of the medium within the pipeline through the connection hole.

2. The beer production process pipeline inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a first mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity. The temperature detection module includes a first mounting base and a temperature probe. The temperature probe is installed on the side of the first mounting base near the inner cavity. The first mounting base can be detachably installed at the first mounting hole and block the first mounting hole.

3. The beer production process pipeline inspection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a second mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity. The pressure detection module includes a second mounting base and a pressure probe. The pressure probe is installed on the side of the second mounting base near the inner cavity. The pressure probe is used to detect the pressure of the medium in the pipeline. The second mounting base can be detachably installed at the second mounting hole and block the second mounting hole.

4. The beer production process pipeline inspection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a third mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity. The flow detection module includes a third mounting base and a flow switch. The flow switch is installed on the side of the third mounting base near the inner cavity. The third mounting base can be detachably installed at the third mounting hole and block the third mounting hole.

5. The beer production process pipeline inspection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a fourth mounting hole communicating with the inner cavity. The sampling module includes a fourth mounting base. One end of the sampling tube is mounted on the fourth mounting base, and a sampling valve is installed on the sampling tube. The fourth mounting base can be detachably installed at the fourth mounting hole and block the fourth mounting hole.

6. The beer production process pipeline inspection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing is hexahedral in shape, and the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole are respectively disposed on the four sides of the housing in a ring shape.

7. The beer production process pipeline inspection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole have the same structure; quick-connect clamps are provided at the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole.

8. The beer production process pipeline inspection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting hole, the observation hole, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole have the same structure; quick-connect clamps are provided at the connecting hole, the observation hole, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole, and the fourth mounting hole.

9. The beer production process pipeline inspection device according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes several cover plates, each of which can be detachably installed at one of the connection holes, the observation holes, the first mounting holes, the second mounting holes, the third mounting holes, and the fourth mounting holes and block them.

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