Inventors:
Yushen Qian - Monroe Township NJ, US
Li Wei Tan - Shanghai, CN
Yao Chen - Shanghai, CN
Ziye Qian - Monroe Township NJ, US
Assignee:
ACU-MED Technology LLC - Monroe Township NJ
International Classification:
A23C 3/02
Abstract:
A machine can be used as both a yogurt maker and refrigerator in the household, consists of: a thermally insulated fermentation compartment, thermal couple, heating element, evaporator, expansion valve, refrigerant compressor, condenser, fan, selective switch, safety door switch, ultraviolet lamp, controller, and at least one milk container. Such units, controlled through pre-programmed cycles, can perform a variety of tasks: they are able to automatically disinfect the fermentation compartment and exterior of milk containers with conditions of 60° C.˜80° C., dry air, and ultraviolet light; prepare yogurt by distributing transformation culture into milk; maintain cold temperature for extended periods of time; subsequent self-disinfection to decrease contamination.