Simple liquid fermentation device

Abstract

The invention provides a simple liquid fermentation device, and relates to the technical field of strain fermentation equipment. An opening is formed in the top of a fermentation tank, and a tank opening cover is detachably connected to the opening; an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe are arranged on the tank opening cover, the air inlet pipe is connected with an air pump, and a filtering mechanism is arranged in the air inlet pipe; an inoculation opening is formed in the tank opening cover, an inoculation cover is detachably arranged on the inoculation opening, an annular groove is formed in the outer side of the inoculation opening, and a cotton core is arranged in the annular groove; a support rod is arranged at the top of the inoculation cover; a handle is arranged at the top of the support rod; compared with the prior art, the device is simple in structure, convenient to use, capable of conducting batch operation and low in production control cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of bacterial strain fermentation equipment, in particular to a simple liquid fermentation device. Background Art

[0002] Liquid edible fungi strains have the advantages of short production cycle, uniform fungus age, easy inoculation, fast fermentation, and suitability for factory production. It has completely ended the history of using solid strains in my country's edible fungi production for thousands of years, and is a qualitative leap.

[0003] In the prior art, there are two main types of equipment and facilities for producing liquid spawn of edible fungi: shaking tables and fermentation tanks. Fermentation tanks are expensive, and the production and application process is complicated and energy-intensive. They are suitable for precise and independent experiments, but are not suitable for batch production in factories. When shaking tables are used to produce liquid spawn, the production volume is often limited due to the structure of the equipment. In addition, most existing fermentation devices have components, and the disinfection and sterilization procedures are complicated, which results in high cost of use.

[0004] Therefore, a simple liquid fermentation device is urgently needed to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a simple liquid fermentation device which has a simple structure, is easy to use, can be used for batch operation and has low production control cost.

[0006] The embodiment of the present invention is achieved as follows:

[0007] An embodiment of the present application provides a simple liquid fermentation device, which includes a fermentation tank with an opening on the top, and a tank cover detachably connected to the opening; an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe are provided on the tank cover, an air pump is connected to the air inlet pipe, and a filtering mechanism is provided in the air inlet pipe; an inoculation port is provided on the tank cover, and an inoculation cover is detachably provided on the inoculation port, an annular groove is provided on the outer side of the inoculation port, and a cotton core is provided in the annular groove; a support rod is provided on the top of the inoculation cover, and a handle is provided on the top of the support rod.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, a three-way valve is provided on the air inlet pipe, and a liquid extraction pipe is connected to the three-way valve; the liquid extraction pipe is provided with a flow meter.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet pipe is connected with a check valve.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, a thermometer and a pH meter are provided on the inoculation cover.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air pump is connected to an air distributor through an air pump pipe, the air distributor is provided with a plurality of air outlets, and the air inlet pipe is connected to the air outlets.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the gas separator is arranged in a circular shape, the air pump tube is connected to the middle part of the gas separator, and a plurality of gas outlet holes are evenly arranged around the circumference of the gas separator.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned filtering mechanism includes a filter element, and connection ports are provided at both ends of the filter element, and the air inlet pipe is connected to the connection ports; at least three filter elements are arranged in the filter element, an opening is provided on one side of the filter element, a horizontal slide groove is provided in the filter element, a filter frame is slidably connected to the horizontal slide groove, and the filter element is detachably arranged on the filter frame.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, openings are provided on both sides of the above-mentioned filter element, two placement slots are provided on the filter frame, and the filter element is detachably arranged on the placement slots; limit baffles are provided at both ends of the filter frame, and a blocking piece is provided in the middle of the filter frame, and the limit baffles and the blocking piece are adapted to the openings.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, a rubber pad is provided on the inner side of the above-mentioned limit baffle, and a limit plate is hingedly provided on the peripheral side of the opening.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, a rubber ring is provided on the outer side of the blocking member, and a limiting groove is provided on the inner side of the opening.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0018] The existing fermentation device is expensive, and the production and application process is complicated, the energy consumption is high and the output is relatively low, and the applicability for batch production in factories is poor. The present invention provides a simple liquid fermentation device, which includes a fermentation tank with an opening on the top, and a tank cover is detachably connected to the opening; an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe are arranged on the tank cover, an air pump is connected to the air inlet pipe, and a filtering mechanism is arranged inside the air inlet pipe; an inoculation port is arranged on the tank cover, and an inoculation cover is detachably arranged on the inoculation port, an annular groove is arranged on the outside of the inoculation port, and a cotton core is arranged in the annular groove; a support rod is arranged on the top of the inoculation cover, and a handle is arranged on the top of the support rod.

[0019] The present invention greatly simplifies the structural setting of the fermentation device by arranging a tank mouth cover on the fermentation tank and connecting the air inlet pipe and the air outlet pipe through the tank mouth cover, and the main fermentation tank does not have any components, which is not only low in cost, but also can be placed in a pool in batches by staff for water bathing, batch temperature control, and collective high-temperature sterilization for secondary use, and the control and use costs are further reduced. At the same time, the cotton core arranged in the annular groove on the inoculation port of the present invention cooperates with the inoculation cover, so that the staff can ignite the cotton core for fire sterilization when inoculating, and the inoculation cover can be used to quickly extinguish the fire and close the inoculation port, effectively avoiding burns and simplifying the process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments are briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a fermentation tank according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of point A;

[0023] Figure 3 A top view of a can cover according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 A top view of a gas distributor according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 A partial cross-sectional view of a filter element according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Magnified view of point B.

[0027] Icons: 1. Fermentation tank; 2. Tank cover; 3. Air inlet pipe; 4. Air outlet pipe; 5. Filter element; 6. Inoculation port; 7. Inoculation cover; 8. Annular groove; 9. Cotton core; 10. Support rod; 11. Handle; 12. Three-way valve; 13. Liquid extraction tube; 14. Check valve; 15. Thermometer; 16. pH meter; 17. Air outlet; 18. Connecting port; 19. Filter rack; 20. Filter element; 21. Limiting plate; 22. Rubber ring; 23. Limiting groove; 24. Rubber pad; 25. Air pump tube; 26. Gas distributor; 27. Filter mechanism; 28. Gas flow valve; 29. ​​Plug. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0029] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention claimed for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Example:

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1-6 The present embodiment provides a simple liquid fermentation device, which includes a fermentation tank 1 with an opening on the top, and a tank cover 2 is detachably connected to the opening; an air inlet pipe 3 and an air outlet pipe 4 are provided on the tank cover 2, and an air pump is connected to the air inlet pipe 3, and a filtering mechanism 27 is provided in the air inlet pipe 3; an inoculation port 6 is provided on the tank cover 2, and an inoculation cover 7 is detachably provided on the inoculation port 6, an annular groove 8 is provided on the outer side of the inoculation port 6, and a cotton core 9 is provided in the annular groove 8; a support rod 10 is provided on the top of the inoculation cover 7, and a handle 11 is provided on the top of the support rod 10.

[0032] The existing fermentation device is expensive, and the production and application process is complicated, the energy consumption is high and the output is relatively low, and the applicability for batch production in factories is poor. The present invention greatly simplifies the structural setting of the fermentation device by setting a tank cover 2 on the fermentation tank 1, and connecting the air inlet pipe 3 and the air outlet pipe 4 through the tank cover 2. In addition, there are no components in the main fermentation tank 1, which is not only low in cost, but also can be placed in a pool in batches for water bathing, batch temperature control, and collective high-temperature sterilization for secondary use, and the control and use costs are further reduced. At the same time, the cotton core 9 set in the annular groove 8 on the inoculation port 6 of the present invention cooperates with the inoculation cover 7, so that the staff can ignite the cotton core 9 for fire sterilization when inoculating, and the inoculation cover 7 can achieve rapid fire extinguishing and closing the inoculation port 6, effectively avoiding burns and simplifying the process.

[0033] Specifically, the fermentation tank 1 can be made of PC / PP plastic, which is inexpensive, high temperature resistant and can be used repeatedly. The capacity of the fermentation tank 1 is preferably 5-20L. The air pump can be selected from common structural settings on the market, and specifically, an air pump with an exhaust pressure of 0.027MPa and an exhaust volume of 65L / min can be selected. Preferably, the diameter of the air inlet pipe 3 and the air outlet pipe 4 is 6mm, the annular groove 8 is 320mm higher than the air inlet pipe, and the diameter of the inoculation port 6 is 27mm.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present invention, a three-way valve 12 is provided on the air inlet pipe 3, and a liquid extraction pipe 13 is connected to the three-way valve 12; the liquid extraction pipe 13 is provided with a flow meter 16PH. The provision of the three-way valve 12 allows the staff to achieve the conversion between air intake and liquid extraction by controlling the three-way valve 12, without having to take out and replace the air inlet pipe 3 as a whole; the flow meter 16PH provided on the liquid extraction pipe 13 facilitates the staff to perform quantitative control. It can be understood that a plug 29 can be provided on both the liquid extraction pipe 13 and the air outlet pipe 4, and the plug 29 can facilitate the staff to switch between multiple operating states such as extracting liquid strains, supplementing culture medium or nutrient solution; the plug 29 can select a common structural setting on the market.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present invention, a check valve 14 is connected to the gas outlet pipe 4. The setting of the check valve 14 can effectively prevent the backflow of gas and cause pollution to the tank.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present invention, a thermometer 16PH15 and a pH meter 16PH are provided on the inoculation cover 7. The thermometer 16PH15 and the pH meter 16PH provided on the inoculation cover 7 are convenient for the staff to observe and adjust and control, and the inoculation cover 7 can be detached from the fermentation tank 1, which is also convenient for the disinfection and maintenance of the device.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air pump is connected to the air distributor 26 through the air pump tube 25, the air distributor 26 is provided with a plurality of air outlet holes 17, and the air inlet pipe 3 is connected to the air outlet holes 17. The air distributor 26 is arranged in a circular shape, the air pump tube 25 is connected to the middle of the air distributor 26, and the plurality of air outlet holes 17 are evenly arranged around the air distributor 26. The arrangement of the air distributor 26 allows the air pump to simultaneously inlet air to the plurality of fermentation tanks 1, and the circularly arranged air distributor 26 can effectively and evenly control the air intake of the plurality of fermentation tanks 1 to be consistent.

[0038] In some embodiments of the present invention, the filter mechanism 27 includes a filter element 5, a connection port 18 is provided at both ends of the filter element 5, and the air inlet pipe 3 is connected to the connection port 18; at least three filter cores 20 are arranged in the filter element 5, an opening is provided on one side of the filter element 5, a horizontal slide is provided in the filter element 5, a filter frame 19 is slidably connected to the horizontal slide, and the filter core 20 is detachably arranged on the filter frame 19. The connection ports 18 provided at both ends of the filter element 5 are connected to the air inlet pipe 3 so that it can be replaced as a whole, and at least three filter cores 20 are provided to effectively increase the filtering effect. The staff can slide the filter frame 19 on the horizontal slide to remove and replace the used filter core 20, which is convenient and quick; and the filter cores 20 arranged in different consumption states can be replaced according to specific circumstances by the staff, and the adaptability is strong. Further, the connection port 18 can be connected to a gas flow valve 28, and the gas flow valve 28 can be set with a common structure on the market. The staff can control and adjust the gas flow through the gas flow valve 28.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present invention, both sides of the filter element 5 are provided with openings, the filter frame 19 is provided with two placement slots, and the filter element 20 is detachably provided on the placement slots; both ends of the filter frame 19 are provided with limit baffles, and the middle of the filter frame 19 is provided with a blocking piece, and the limit baffle and the blocking piece are adapted to the openings. The provision of the two placement slots allows the staff to quickly and seamlessly replace the filter element 20 by sliding the filter frame 19 without interrupting the fermentation operation, which effectively improves the work efficiency.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present invention, a rubber pad 24 is provided on the inner side of the limit baffle, and a limit sheet 21 is hingedly provided on the peripheral side of the opening. A rubber ring 22 is provided on the outer side of the blocking member, and a limit groove 23 is provided on the inner side of the opening. The limit baffle and the blocking member effectively prevent gas leakage, and the cooperation between the limit sheet 21 and the rubber pad 24 and the rubber ring 22 and the limit groove 23 effectively increases the overall sealing effect of the device.

[0041] In summary, the embodiment of the present invention provides a simple liquid fermentation device, which includes a fermentation tank 1 having an opening at the top, and a tank cover 2 detachably connected to the opening; an air inlet pipe 3 and an air outlet pipe 4 are arranged on the tank cover 2, an air pump is connected to the air inlet pipe 3, and a filter mechanism 27 is arranged in the air inlet pipe 3; an inoculation port 6 is arranged on the tank cover 2, and an inoculation cover 7 is detachably arranged on the inoculation port 6, an annular groove 8 is arranged on the outer side of the inoculation port 6, and a cotton core 9 is arranged in the annular groove 8; a support rod 10 is arranged on the top of the inoculation cover 7, and a handle 11 is arranged on the top of the support rod 10. The present invention greatly simplifies the structural setting of the fermentation device by arranging the tank cover 2 on the fermentation tank 1, and connecting the air inlet pipe 3 and the air outlet pipe 4 through the tank cover 2, and the main fermentation tank 1 does not have components, which is not only low in cost, but also can be placed in a water pool in batches by the staff for water bathing, batch temperature control, and collective high-temperature sterilization for secondary use, and the control and use costs are further reduced. At the same time, the cotton core 9 arranged in the annular groove 8 on the inoculation port 6 of the present invention cooperates with the inoculation cover 7, so that the staff can ignite the cotton core 9 for fire sterilization during inoculation, and the inoculation cover 7 can quickly extinguish the fire and close the inoculation port 6, effectively avoiding burns and simplifying the process.

[0042] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A simple liquid fermentation device, characterized in that: It includes a fermentation tank, the top of which is provided with an opening, and a tank cover is detachably connected to the opening; an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe are provided on the tank cover, the air inlet pipe is connected to an air pump, and a filtering mechanism is provided in the air inlet pipe; an inoculation port is provided on the tank cover, and an inoculation cover is detachably provided on the inoculation port, an annular groove is provided on the outer side of the inoculation port, and a cotton core is provided in the annular groove; a support rod is provided on the top of the inoculation cover, and a handle is provided on the top of the support rod.

2. The simple liquid fermentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet pipe is provided with a three-way valve, and the three-way valve is connected with a liquid extraction pipe; the liquid extraction pipe is provided with a flow meter.

3. The simple liquid fermentation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air outlet pipe is connected with a check valve.

4. The simple liquid fermentation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inoculation cover is provided with a thermometer and a pH meter.

5. The simple liquid fermentation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air pump is connected to an air distributor through an air pump pipe. The air distributor is provided with a plurality of air outlets. The air inlet pipe is connected to the air outlets.

6. The simple liquid fermentation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The gas distributor is arranged in a circular shape, the air pump pipe is connected to the middle part of the gas distributor, and a plurality of gas outlet holes are evenly arranged around the periphery of the gas distributor.

7. The simple liquid fermentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filtering mechanism includes a filter element, and connecting ports are provided at both ends of the filter element, and the air inlet pipe is connected to the connecting ports; at least three filter cores are arranged in the filter element, and an opening is provided on one side of the filter element, and a horizontal slide groove is provided in the filter element, and a filter frame is slidably connected to the horizontal slide groove, and the filter core is detachably arranged on the filter frame.

8. The simple liquid fermentation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Openings are provided on both sides of the filter element, two placement grooves are provided on the filter frame, and the filter element is detachably arranged on the placement grooves; limit baffles are provided on both ends of the filter frame, and a blocking piece is provided in the middle of the filter frame, and the limit baffle and the blocking piece are adapted to the openings.

9. The simple liquid fermentation device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A rubber pad is arranged on the inner side of the limit baffle, and a limit sheet is hingedly arranged on the peripheral side of the opening.

10. The simple liquid fermentation device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A rubber ring is arranged on the outer side of the blocking member, and a limiting groove is arranged on the inner side of the opening.

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