AUTOMATIC PORTABLE DEVICE FOR BREAKING THE CRUST FORMED BY SKINS IN FERMENTATION VATS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

摘要

The invention relates to an automatic portable device for breaking up the crust formed by skins in fermentation vats to the and associated method. The invention is characterized in that it comprises a mechanical part and an automatic logic system and is intended to be placed in maceration and fermentation vats, breaking down and submerging the so-called crust or cap formed by the grape skins through the deployment and operation of the constituent mechanical elements, using a method comprising the following steps: anchoring of the device to the vat; insertion and deployment of the arms; sequenced cycles comprising backward movement, rotation and forward movement; stopping, refolding of the arms and backward movement; detaching and removal of the automatic portable device.