GB2532931A - SAHBS (Sealed automatic home brew system) - Google Patents
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A sealed automated home brew system has a means for automatic racking from a primary fermentation vessel into a secondary vessel through tubing and a sediment trap controlled by an electric valve tap 3. The secondary vessel has an automatic stirring device using a motor and whip 4. An extended airlock bubbler 2 for degassing is fitted; the outlet of the airlock may be connected to an overflow vessel to catch any spillage that may occur. The system incorporates automated addition of ingredients via funnels 5 the ingredients may include sulphites, finings, bottling ingredients and priming sugar. The secondary vessel may be emptied by opening an electric valve tap 6. The tap may be connected to an automated bottling system 7 to fill a plurality of bottles. A plurality of switches 8 allow for automation of all functions including the ingredients dispenser, two electric valve taps, electric motor and the bubbler airlocks, see also figure 6. The device may be mains powered or use a 12v battery.
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The SAHBS (Sealed Automatic Home Brew System) allows any home brewer to automate the home brew process for brewing Beer, Cider, Wine etc... (apart from the initial mix of the home brew and adding of the yeast either by kit or from scratch in the primary fermentation bin). The AHBS allows the home brewer to automate: * the racking of the primary fermentation into the secondary fermentation bin * the degassing of wine * the adding and mixing of sulphites and fermentation stopper * the adding and mixing of finings (including 2 part where necessary) * the adding and mixing of priming sugar (for beers) cider and sparkling wines) * the adding and mixing of bottling ingredients (to add flavour) * bottling of home brew (Below is a list of the components needed and a description of the parts fused in the prototype) Components:
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Fermentation Bin 23Iitre / 33Iitre Bored for tap Airlock Bubbler Electric valve (taps) Electric Solenoid valve taps Electric Motor 12V DC Electric motor Chuck Micro chuck Wine Whip Standard wine whip Tubing PVC Tubing various sizes Grommets Open rubber grommets various sizes Automatic Ingredients dispenser Refer to FIG.4 8 way electric timer switches 8 monthly programmable timer switches Power Supply -Mains 12v DC Power supply Power Supply -Mains 12v DC rechargeable battery Power supply 8 way extension 1-8 12v DC extension for switches Power supply adapter for switches 12v DC adapter Automatic Multiple Bottle Filler 1 large PVC tube connected to 30/40 mini PVC tubes connected to bored rubber stoppers Racking / Shelving Standard Sediment trap Fine wire mesh (food grade) Connector Cabling Standard insulated cable with alligator clips Funnels Large enough to hold 160g of sugar Funnel caps 11CM caps for funnels (Below is a list of the components needed and the suppliers for the parts I used in the prototype) Suppliers: Component: Suppliers(prototype): Fermentation Bin http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/25-Litre-Food-Grade-Fermenting-Fermentation-Vessel-Bucket-Bin-with- Airlock-/181554412242?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Food_SM&hash=item2a4 57c7ad2 Airlock http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Airlock-Bubbler-and-Bored-Rubber-Bung-for-Home-Brew-Beer-Wine-Makin g-2-PACK-/351026611174?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Food_SM8thash=item51b ad103e6 Electric valve (taps) http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Electric-Solenoid-Valve-For-Water-Air-N-C-12V-DC-1-2-Normally-Close d-/281049051938?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item416fd43322 Electric Motor http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/12V-DC-HIGH-TORQUE-Electric-Motor-300-RPM-with-GBox-ARDUINO-RASPBER RY-Pi-/131359424646?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET &hash=itemle95a1c086 Chuck http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Micro-smaII-pin-chuck-vice-HOLDS-VERY-TINY-DRILLS-BURRS-tools-3-col lets-0-2-5m-/191059606795?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=it em2c7c0a3d0b Wine Whip http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Wine-Whip-Degasser-0O2-Remover-For-Home-Brew-Wine-Cider-Making-/171 382745656?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Food_SM&hash=item27e 7352a38 Tubing http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/PVC-Tube-Clear-Plastic-Hose-Pipe-Food-Grade-Fish-Pond-Car-Aquariums -Air-/251292409536?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PondsWaterFeatu res_UK&var&hash=item3a8231dec0 Grommets http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Open-Closed-Blind-Blanking-Hole-Rubber-Grommets-20-25-32-38-50mm-Ca ble-Wiring-/350823212637?pt=UK_BOI_Materials_Supplies_Electrical_ET&va r=&hash=item51aeb1665d Automatic Ingredients dispenser http://www.amazon.co. uk/MISOL-motorized-valve-12VDCelectrical/dp/B009ZCP2SE Sway electric timer switches http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/DC-12V-Digital-LCD-WeeklyProgrammable-Timer-Switch-Time-Relay-16A-/ 281049742258 Power Supply -Mains http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/DC-12V-2A-5A-UK-EU-Power-Supply-Adapter-Transformer-For-5050-3528-5 630-LED-Strip-/161327952895?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Night_Lights_Fairy_Lights &var=&hash=item258fe533ff Power Supply -Battery http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/6800mAh-DC-12V-Super-Rechargeable-Lithium-lon-Battery-EU-Plug-OVS-S PC-2260-GK-/291145188639?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_Batteries_SM&has h=item43c99b051f Power Supply 8 way extension http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/1To-8-Male-Way-DC-Power-Splitter-Cable-Lead-Adapter-Cord-for-CCTV-C amera-12V-PSU-/111325459132 Power Supply adapter for timer switches http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/2x-DC-Power-Jack-ConnectorFemale-CCTV-12v-CABLE-ADAPTOR-PLUG-ADAPTE R-SOCKET/161071709619 Automatic Multiple Bottle Filler http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Reinforced-CLEAR-PVC-Braided-Hose-Water-Pipe-Flexible-Plastic-Food- Air-Tubing-uk-/130644896462?pt=LH DefaultDomain 3&var=&hash=itemle6b0 aeace Rubber Stoppers http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/2-Pack-of-Red-1-Hole-Rubber-Stopper-Bungs-Laboratory-Various-sizes- /191386339837?pt-UK_BOI_Medical_Lab_Equipment_Lab_Equip ment_ET&var=&hash=item2c8183c9fd Racking / Shelving http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/3-x-5-Tier-Boltless-Industrial-Racking-Garage-Shelving-Storage-Shel ve-Heavy-Duty-/131206263484?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e8c80b2bc Sediment trap http://www.themeshcompany.com/products/-60-Mesh---0.26mm-Aperture---0. 16mm-Wire-Diameter---55316-Grade---Woven-Wire-Mesh-100.html Connector Cabling http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Crocodile-Alligator-Clips-Test-Insulated-Leads-In-100cm-Cable-Wire- Black-Red-New/351114029195?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkpar ms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D 20140221143405%26meid%3D4c2e804d3ddf46459ec8a9c690a2a c96%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D20140221143405%26rk%3D2% 26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D251574083118 Funnels http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/2-in-l-Black-Plastic-Flexi-Funnel-Can-Spout-For-Oil-Water-Fuel-Petr ol-Diesel-New-/301401117070?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item462ce8118e Funnel caps http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/6-x-Plastic-Black-Blanking-End-Caps-Round-Tube-Pipe-Inserts-Externa l-Diameter-/221124356712?pt=UK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Met alworking_Supplies_ET&var=&hash=item337c09ea68 Fermentation Bins There will be two fermentation bins used in the SAHBS: The primary fermenter will consist of your standard fermentation bin that has been bored for a tap. The size can vary either 25Iitre / 33Iitre etc... There will be a low pressure electric solenoid valve acting as the tap to allow the racking of the brew from the primary fermentation bin into the secondary. The lid on the primary fermentation bin will be the standard lid with a bored hole and grommet for the airlock.
The secondary fermentation bin will consist of the same design. However there will be several extra bored holes with grommets in the bin lid, 1 large central one for the electric motor, 5 holes for the automatic ingredients dispensers (for the priming sugar and extra ingredients). There will also be the standard hole for the airlock along with fixing brackets for battery! power supply and fixing brackets for the 8 way programmable electric timer switches.
Airlock The airlocks allow the fermentation bins to remain sealed and sterile by allowing the co2 and other gasses to escape but no air into the system. Bubbler airlocks are used as standard. I have modified the standard bubbler airlock by adding a PVC extension tube so as to direct any overflow from lively fermentation and degassing into an overflow vessel.
Electric valve (taps) The electric valve can vary from electric solenoid valves, electric plug valves, electric diaphragm valves, slide valves, ball valve, butterfly valves etc... I have used 372 inch low presser electric solenoid valves used as the taps for both the primary and secondary fermentation bins on the prototype. They are attached to the bins using a plastic nut and rubber washers to ensure a water tight seal. They are then connected to the timer switches.
Automatic Stirrer (Electric Motor, Chuck & Wine Whip) Any electric motor that is not too big can be used for the automatic stirrer. I have used a 12v DC motor with a 3CM diameter. A chuck is then attached to the motor so that a wine whip can be attached to the other end. The motor is attached to bin lid by use of a bored hole with rubber grommet with the wine whip below inside the bin. The motor is then attached to the timer switches for automation of degassing and stirring.
Tubing & Sediment Trap Any food safer tubing can be used. The tubing is used to connect the primary and secondary fermentation bins and has a fine wire mesh over the end to act a sediment trap when racking the home brew.
Grommets The grommets are used on all the holes in the fermentation bins lids to achieve an air tight seal for all the components.
Automatic Ingredients Dispensers The automatic ingredients dispensers consist of an electric valve with an attached removable cap funnel. The electric valve can vary from electric solenoid valves, electric plug valves, electric diaphragm valves, slide valves, ball valve, butterfly valves etc... The funnel is attached to the electric valve and the automation of adding the ingredients (finings, priming sugar or flavouring ingredients) is achieved through the electric timer switches. I used 12v DC ball valves for the automatically dispensing the Finings and for the priming sugar, sulphites and any extra ingredients to be added before bottling on the prototype. Automation of adding the ingredients are achieved by the electric valves being opened by the electric timer switches. You simply take the caps off the funnels add the relevant ingredients (sulphites and fermentation stopper powder, finings, priming sugar or flavouring ingredients) and put the caps back on.
Power Supply The power supply may vary depending on the components being used. On the prototype I used a 12v DC power supply for a mains power option and a 12v DC rechargeable battery for a remote option. The option of both allows the user to brew where there is not access to mains power and keeps the power consumption of the system very low.
Automatic Multiple Bottle Filler There are two types of automatic bottling devices, one for 30 Wine Bottles and one for 40 Beer Bottles. The devices consist of a larger piece of tapered tubing connected to 30/40 smaller tubes along with 30/40 bored rubber stoppers attached to the end of the smaller tubes. Bottles are placed below the secondary fermenter and the rubber stoppers are pushed into the ends of the bottles. The other end is connected to the electric valve tap on the secondary fermentation bin and automation is achieved through the use of gravity and electric timer switches. I used food grade PVC tubing on the prototype. The tubing is fixed to the shelf/raking above with a bracket to ensure the tubing is central above the bottles.
Heat and temperature control For controlling the temperature there are a couple of options. A brew belt, heat pad or immersion heater can be used. A mains power supply is necessary to operate these devices. However if you room is warm enough there is no need use any of these devices.
Racking / Shelving This is critical so that gravity can do its part in racking from the primary fermentation bin into the secondary and from the secondary fermentation bin into the bottles. The primary fermentation bin must be on a shelf above the secondary and the secondary must be on a shelf above the bottles.
8 way electric timer switches There is 8 programmable timer switches in the system. The voltage may vary depending on the components being used however I used 8 individual 12V DC Monthly Programmable timer Switches to control all the processes. The switches I used are programmable to the minute up to 17 times on and off a day and allow you to automate all the operation and are mounted on a plastic board with adhesive tape. (Please note that weekly programmable timer switches would accommodate most home brew kits.) * The first one to open the tap on the primary fermenter to allow racking from the primary fermentation bin into the secondary fermentation bin and leaving the sediment behind.
* The second one to control the electric motor used for stirring the wine whip. This is used for degassing wine and mixing ingredients such as finings to clear wines, priming sugar for carbonation of beers and sparkling wines and the mixing of extra ingredients before bottling.
* The third switch is to control the dispensing of the Sulphites and Fermentation stopper powder for making wines from the first automatic ingredients dispensers.
* The fourth and fifth switch is to control the dispensing of the 2 part Finings from two more of automatic ingredients dispensers.
* The sixth switch is to control dispending of the priming sugar used for carbonating beers, ciders and sparkling wines.
* The seventh switch is for dispensing any extra ingredients required before bottling for flavour.
* The 8th is to open the tap on the secondary fermentation bin to allow the brew to flow into the bottles below.° used a programmable monthly timer switch instead of a weekly one to allow primary fermentation in beer to last for up to one week Procedure: All you have to do is follow this procedure and let the system do the rest of the work: * Pre-sterilise equipment including fermentation bins and grommets, electric valve taps, Automatic ingredients dispensers, PVC connection tube with sediment trap, Automatic bottle filler and bottles.
* Mix your brew in the primary fermentation bin and attach the bin lid and airlock.
* Connect your 3 tier system up as in FIG.1 on your shelving/racking * Set your 8 programmable timer switches to one of the following timing programs below depending on what home brew kit you are using.
* After your brew is bottled you will need to cork the wine or cap you beer/cider bottles * If you are making a carbonated drink you will need to condition the bottles for a week or 2 in a room with a temperature above 18C to allow for the secondary fermentation to carbonate (Please note that the timing programs below can be adjusted to personal preference or as per instructions of the particular kit you are brewing, however we have found the following programs to be affective with virtually any beer kit, any 2 week cider kit and any 1 week wine kit) Timing Programs-Beer (Carbonated): 1. Racking (Set timer 1 to 6 days after mix, on for 15 minutes then off) 2. Flavour (Optional set timer 7 for 20 minutes after timer 1 on for 2 minutes then off) 3. Priming (Set timer 6 for 30 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 4. Stirring: * Flavour (Set timer 2 for 25 minutes after timer 1, on for 3 minutes then off) * Priming (Set timer 2 for 35 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 5. Bottling (Set timer 8 for 45 minutes after timer 1, on for 15 minutes then off) Beer (Flat Ales not including sulphites and finings): 1. Racking (Set timer 1 to 6 days after your mix, on for 15 minutes then off) 2. Flavour (Optional set timer 7 for 20 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 3. Stirring: * Flavour (Optional Set timer 2 for 25 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) * Degassing (Set timer 2 for 30 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off for 5 minutes) on for 2 minutes then off for 5 minutes, on for 2 minutes then off for 5 minutes, 4. Bottling (Set timer 8 for 55 minutes (48 hours/2 days) after timer 1 on for 15 minutes then off) Beer (Flat Ales including sulphites and finings): 1. Racking (Set timer 1 to 6 days after your mix, on for 15 minutes then off) 2. Flavour (Optional set timer 7 for 20 minutes after timer 1 on for 2 minutes then off) 3. Sulphites (Set timer 3 for 55 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 4. Finings (set timer 4 for 240 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off and set timer 5 for 270/310 minutes (depending on your 2 part Finings instructions) after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 5. Stirring: * Flavour (Optional Set timer 2 for 25 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) * Degassing (Set timer 2 for 30 minutes after timer 1) on for 2 minutes, off for 5 minutes, on for 2 minutes, off for 5 minutes, on for 2 minutes, off for 5 minutes, * Sulphites (Set timer 2 for 60 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) * Finings (Finings A Set timer 2 for 245 minutes after timer, on for 2 minutes then off and Finings B set timer 2 for 275/315 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 6. Bottling (Set timer 8 for 2880 minutes (48 hours/2 days) after timer 1 on for 15 minutes then off) Cider Carbonated: 1 Racking (Set timer 1 to 5 days after mix, on for 15 minutes then off) 2 Flavour (Optional set timer 7 for 20 minutes after timer 1 on for 2 minutes then off) 3 Priming (Set timer 6 for 30 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 4 Stirring: * Flavour (Set timer 2 for 25 minutes after timer 1, on for 3 minutes then off) * Priming (Set timer 2 for 35 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) Bottling (Set timer 8 for 45 minutes after timer 1, on for 15 minutes then off) Cider Flat/Scrumpy (Not including sulphites and finings): 1 Racking (Set timer 1 to 5 days after your mix, on for 15 minutes then off) 2 Flavour (Optional set timer 7 for 20 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 3 Stirring: * Flavour (Optional Set timer 2 for 25 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) * Degassing (Set timer 2 for 30 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off for 5 minutes) on for 2 minutes then off for 5 minutes, on for 2 minutes then off for 5 minutes, 4 Bottling (Set timer 8 for 55 minutes (48 hours/2 days) after timer 1 on for 15 minutes then off) Cider Flat/Scrumpy (including sulphites and finings): 1. Racking (Set timer 1 to 5 days after your mix, on for 15 minutes then off) 2. Flavour (Optional set timer 7 for 20 minutes after timer 1 on for 2 minutes then off) 3. Sulphites (Set timer 3 for 55 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 4. Finings (set timer 4 for 240 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off and set timer 5 for 270/310 minutes (depending on your 2 part Finings instructions) after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 5. Stirring: * Flavour (Optional Set timer 2 for 25 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) * Degassing (Set timer 2 for 30 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes, off for 5 minutes, on for 2 minutes, off for 5 minutes, on for 2 minutes, off for 5 minutes, * Sulphites (Set timer 2 for 60 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) * Finings (Finings A Set timer 2 for 245 minutes after timer, on for 2 minutes then off and Finings B set timer 2 for 275/315 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 6. Bottling (Set timer 8 for 2880 minutes (48 hours/2 days) after timer 1 on for 15 minutes then off) Wine: 5. Racking (Set timer 1 to 5 days after your mix, on for 15 minutes then off) 6. Flavour (Optional set timer 7 for 20 minutes after timer 1 on for 2 minutes then off) 7. Sulphites (Set timer 3 for 55 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 8. Finings (set timer 4 for 240 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off and set timer 5 for 270/310 minutes (depending on your 2 part Finings instructions) after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 9. Stirring: * Flavour (Optional Set timer 2 for 25 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) * Degassing (Set timer 2 for 30 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes, off for 5 minutes, on for 2 minutes, off for 5 minutes, on for 2 minutes) off for 5 minutes, * Sulphites (Set timer 2 for 60 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) * Finings (Finings A Set timer 2 for 245 minutes after timer, on for 2 minutes then off and Finings B set timer 2 for 275/315 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 10. Bottling (Set timer 8 for 2880 minutes (48 hours/2 days) after timer 1 on for 15 minutes then off) Wine Sparkling / Carbonated: 1. Racking (Set timer 1 to 5 days after mix, on for 15 minutes then off) 2. Flavour (Optional set timer 7 for 20 minutes after timer 1 on for 2 minutes then off) 3. Priming (Set timer 6 for 30 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 4. Stirring: * Flavour (Set timer 2 for 25 minutes after timer 1, on for 3 minutes then off) * Priming (Set timer 2 for 35 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 5. Bottling (Set timer 8 for 45 minutes after timer 1, on for 15 minutes then off) Sugar Wine/ 20%Spirit: 1. Racking (Set timer 1 to 6 days after your mix -on for 15 minutes then off) 2. Flavour (Optional set timer 7 for 20 minutes after timer 1 on for 2 minutes then off) 3. Sulphites (Set timer 3 for 55 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 4. Finings (set timer 4 for 240 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off and set timer 5 for 270/310 minutes (depending on your 2 part Finings instructions) after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 5. Stirring: * Flavour (Optional Set timer 2 for 25 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) * Degassing (Set timer 2 for 30 minutes after timer 1) on for 2 minutes, off for 5 minutes, on for 2 minutes, off for 5 minutes, on for 2 minutes, off for 5 minutes, * Sulphites (Set timer 2 for 60 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) * Finings (Finings A Set timer 2 for 245 minutes after timer, on for 2 minutes then off and Finings B set timer 2 for 275/315 minutes after timer 1, on for 2 minutes then off) 6. Bottling (Set timer 8 for 2880 minutes (48 hours/2 days) after timer 1 on for 15 minutes then off) The invention will now be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: * Figure 1 shows an overview of the entire system connected up on a 3 tier racking system * Figure 2 shows a close up of the bin lid on the secondary fermentation bin.
* Figure 3 shows a close up of the automatic ingredients dispensers * Figure 4 shows a close up of the automatic bottle filler * Figure 5 shows a close up of the Bubbler airlock with a PVC extension tube In FIG.1, on the top shelf of the 3 tier racking sits the primary fermentation bin. The primary fermentation bin has been modified by attaching an electric valve tap in a bored 312 inch hole situated roughly 2 inches from the bottom of the bin. The electric valve tap is connected to the bin using a plastic nut and rubber washer. The airlock on the primary fermentation bin has a PVC extension tube so that if there is any overflow from a lively fermentation then it can be directed into an overflow vessel (jug) so as to avoid any mess. The primary fermentation vessel is then connected by the electric valve tap to the secondary fermentation bin using a PVC tube with a sediment trap attached. The tube feed into a hole with a rubber grommet to allow for an air tight seal.
On the second shelf sits the secondary fermentation vessel used for degassing and adding of sulphites and fermentation stopper, finings and priming sugar. On the bin lid sits 5 automatic ingredients dispensers and an electric motor all of which are attached to the 8-way electric timer switches. The 8-way electric timer switches are attached to a power supply. The electric motor has a chuck and wine whip attached to it to allow for automated stirring of the brew. There is also a bubbler airlock with a PVC tube overflow extension attached to the lid to allow the gasses to escape and keep the system air tight. The secondary fermentation bin also has an electric valve tap in a bored '/2 inch hole situated roughly 2 inches from the bottom of the bin. This tap is then connected to the automatic bottle filler.
On the third shelf sits 30/40 pre-sterilised bottles depending on whether you're making 30 bottles of wine or 40 bottles of beer. The bottles are connected to the system by rubber stoppers that are pushed into the ends of the bottles. The rubber stoppers are bored and have 1.5mm PVC tubing attached. The 30/40 1.5mm PVC tubes are connect to a larger 60mm PVC tube and the other end is connected to the electric valve tap on the secondary fermentation bin with automation achieved through the use of gravity and electric timer switches.
In FIG.2 there is a close up of the secondary fermentation bins lid. On the bin lid there are 8 uniquely bored holes with grommets varying in size from 1cm for the airlock, 2cm for the 5 Automatic Ingredients Dispensers, 3cm for the electric motor and 2cm to connect the PVC tubing from the primary fermentation bin. The relevant components are attached with an air tight seal to the bin lid by the use of holes grommets. This includes the PVC tubing from the primary fermenter, the airlock with extension tube, the 5 Automatic ingredients dispensers and the electric motor with a chuck and wine whip attached. The electric motor and the 5 automatic ingredients dispensers are attached to 8-way timer switches as well as the electric valve taps from both the primary and secondary fermentation bins. The 8-way timer switches are then attached to a power supply either mains based or battery.
In FIG.3 there is a close up of the Automatic Ingredients Dispenser. There is a capped funnel attached to an electric ball valve. The cap on the funnel is removable to allow the user to add relevant ingredients. The electric ball valve is attached to the bin lid by use of a bored hole and rubber grommet. The electric ball valve is connected to the 8-way timer switches for power and automation of dispensing the ingredients into the brew.
In FIG.4 there is a close up of the automatic bottle filler. There are two types of automatic bottling devices, one for 30 wine Bottles and one for 40 Beer Bottles. The devices consist of a larger piece of tapered PVC tubing connected to 30/40 smaller PVC tubes along with 30/40 bored rubber stoppers attached to the end of the smaller PVC tubes. Bottles are placed below the secondary fermenter and the rubber stoppers are pushed into the ends of the bottles. The other end is connected to the electric valve tap on the secondary fermentation bin and automation is achieved through the use of gravity and electric timer switches In FIG.5 there is a close up of the airlock with a PVC extension tube. The airlock consists of your standard bubbler airlock attached to the bin lids by bored hole with a grommet for an air tight seal. There is a PVC extension tube attached to the top of the airlock that feeds in to an overflow vessel in case you fermentation is particularly lively. I used 9mm tubing for the prototype.
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- Claims: 1. A SAHBS (Sealed Automatic Home Brew System) that automates the, the racking of the primary fermentation into the secondary fermentation bin, the degassing of home brew, the adding and mixing of sulphites and fermentation stopper, the adding and mixing of finings (including 2 part where necessary), the adding and mixing of priming sugar (for beers, cider and sparkling wines), the adding and mixing of bottling ingredients (to add flavour) and bottling of home brew.
- 2. A SAHBS according to claim (1), in which there are two modified bubbler airlocks (one in each fermentation bin) with an extension to allow the overflow to be directed to an overflow vessel (i.e. jug) so as to avoid any mess from a lively primary fermentation and lively degassing or priming in the secondary fermentation bin.
- 3. A SAHBS according to claim (1), in which an electric valve tap on the primary fermentation bin connected to a PVC tube with a sediment trap that is connected to the bin lid of the secondary fermentation bin to allow for the racking of the brew leaving behind the sediment from the primary fermentation. The electric valve tap is connected to a timer switches for automation.
- 4. A SAHBS according to claim (1), in which an automatic stirrer to allow for mixing of necessary ingredients and degassing of brews. The stirrer consists of an electric motor attached with a wine whip attached connected by a chuck. The motor is then connected to the 8 way timer switches.
- S. A SAHBS according to claim (1), in which contains automated ingredients dispensers that consist of a wide neck capped funnel connected to an electric valves connected to timer switches.
- 6. A SAHBS according to claim (1), in which an electric valve tap connected to an automatic bottle filler to allow the brew to automatically be transferred from the secondary fermentation bin into the automatic bottle filler. The electric valve tap is connected to a timer switches for automation.
- 7. A SAHBS according to claim (1), in which an automatic bottle filler to allow for racking of the brew from the secondary fermentation bin into bottles. The filler consists of a tapered large PVC tube connected to 30/40 smaller PVC tube that are connected to 30/40 bored rubber stoppers. The bottles are placed below the secondary fermenter with the rubber stoppers connected to the bottles to ensure an air tight system.
- 8. A SAHBS according to claim (1), in which there are 8 timer switches that allow the 2 electric valve taps, 5 automatic ingredients dispensers and the automatic stirrer (electric motor) to be controlled. The monthly programmable timer switches are programmable on/off up to 17 times a day down to the minute. This allows control of the automation of all of the processes.
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