Intelligent adjusting type compound probiotic fermentation device

Abstract

The invention provides an intelligent adjusting type composite probiotic fermentation device, and relates to the technical field of probiotic fermentation, the intelligent adjusting type composite probiotic fermentation device comprises a satellite fermentation mechanism, a main fermentation mechanism and a control mechanism, the satellite fermentation mechanism can be used for carrying out pre-fermentation on different probiotics, and the main fermentation mechanism is used for carrying out secondary fermentation on different probiotics; the main fermentation mechanism can be used for mixing different probiotics for uniform fermentation to form compound probiotics. During use, a plurality of satellite fermentation barrels are arranged around the main fermentation mechanism to ferment probiotics in advance, piston parts are arranged in the satellite fermentation barrels, and pressure conveying parts of the same specification drive supporting frames to move up and down in the satellite fermentation barrels to adjust the height; the volume of the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel is adjusted to adapt to the fermentation proportions of different probiotics, after the probiotics meet the mixing requirement, the piston component is driven by the pressure conveying component to gradually ascend so that the probiotics can be transferred from the discharging pipe to the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel to be mixed, composite probiotics are formed, and the effect that multiple probiotics can be compounded conveniently and rapidly is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of probiotic fermentation, and in particular to an intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device. Background Art

[0002] Probiotics are active microorganisms that colonize the human body and alter the composition of the host's microbial flora. They promote nutrient absorption and maintain intestinal health by regulating the host's mucosal and systemic immune functions or by adjusting the balance of intestinal flora, thereby producing single microorganisms or a defined mixture of microorganisms that have beneficial health effects.

[0003] Large quantities of probiotics are typically obtained through fermentation. The principle of probiotic fermentation involves using appropriate conditions, such as temperature, time, and microbial strains, to ferment the substrate containing the probiotics, thereby increasing their number and activity. This is why probiotic fermentation equipment is used.

[0004] As our understanding of probiotics deepens, we've learned that the combined effects of multiple probiotics far surpass those of a single probiotic. Therefore, complex probiotics are the primary goal of current probiotic products. However, each probiotic has unique fermentation environments, necessitating the separate fermentation of all probiotics before combining them.

[0005] When performing compound probiotic fermentation, the existing probiotic fermentation device cannot ferment each probiotic separately, nor can it mix the probiotics that meet the mixing conditions, which makes the operation very troublesome.

[0006] Therefore, the present application proposes an intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device for realizing separate fermentation and mixing of probiotics, thereby improving the convenience of composite probiotic fermentation. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide an intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device to solve the problem of the troublesome preparation of composite bacteria mentioned in the prior art.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned and other related purposes, the present invention provides an intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device, comprising: A satellite fermentation mechanism, which can be used to pre-ferment different probiotics respectively; A main fermentation mechanism, which can be used to mix different probiotics for unified fermentation to form composite probiotics; The satellite fermentation mechanism is arranged around the main fermentation mechanism in a satellite manner and is connected to the main fermentation mechanism; The satellite fermentation mechanism includes a satellite fermentation barrel, the top of the satellite fermentation barrel is provided with a feed pipe for injecting probiotics, and the upper part of the side of the satellite fermentation barrel is provided with a discharge pipe connected to the main fermentation mechanism; A support frame is provided at the lower inner portion of the satellite fermentation barrel, a height limiting ring is provided at the upper inner portion of the satellite fermentation barrel, and a piston component adapted to the inner diameter of the satellite fermentation barrel is provided between the support frame and the height limiting ring; The bottom of the satellite fermentation barrel is provided with a pressure supply component which is in communication with the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel. The pressure supply component can drive the piston component to slide up and down inside the satellite fermentation barrel.

[0009] Preferably, the discharge pipe is arranged to be tilted downward, and the top of the height limiting ring is flush with the connection between the discharge pipe and the satellite fermentation barrel; The piston component includes a movable sliding plate and a guide plate. The guide plate is arranged at the axis of the top of the movable sliding plate, and the diameter of the guide plate is equal to the inner diameter of the height limiting ring. After the guide plate is inserted into the height limiting ring, the guide plate is flush with the top of the height limiting ring.

[0010] Preferably, the discharge pipe includes a connecting pipe, and a retaining ring and a limit block are respectively provided inside the connecting pipe, the retaining ring is close to the satellite fermentation barrel, and the limit block is close to the main fermentation mechanism, and a sealing ball with a diameter equal to the inner diameter of the connecting pipe is provided between the retaining ring and the limit block, and a guide groove is provided at one end of the connecting pipe close to the main fermentation mechanism, and the guide groove extends between the connecting pipe and the limit block.

[0011] Preferably, a heat preservation cavity is provided between the barrel walls of the satellite fermentation barrel, a connecting hole is provided on the inner wall of the satellite fermentation barrel, and the connecting hole is located below the support frame, and the connecting hole is connected to the heat preservation cavity.

[0012] Preferably, an anti-reverse component is provided on the inner top of the satellite fermentation barrel, and the anti-reverse component seals the feed pipe after being pressurized.

[0013] Preferably, the anti-reversal component includes a vertical slide bar and a sealing plate, the vertical slide bar surrounds the feed pipe, and the sealing plate is arranged on the outer surface of the vertical slide bar and can slide up and down; A rubber head is provided on the axis of the top of the sealing plate, and the rubber head can seal the feed pipe.

[0014] Preferably, the main fermentation mechanism comprises a main fermentation barrel, the top of the main fermentation barrel is provided with a feeding part, and the bottom of the main fermentation barrel is provided with a discharging part; The main fermentation barrel is provided with a mixing component and a circulation component respectively. The circulation component is sleeved on the outer surface of the mixing component, and there is a gap between the upper and lower ends of the circulation component and the upper and lower ends of the inner wall of the main fermentation barrel. The outer surface of the circulation component is provided with several support rods fixed to the inner wall of the main fermentation barrel.

[0015] Preferably, the circulation component includes a conveying cylinder, and a horn head is provided at the bottom of the conveying cylinder; The inner wall of the conveying cylinder overlaps with the blades of the mixing component, and the trumpet head is trumpet-shaped with a larger bottom and a smaller top; The outer surface of the conveying cylinder is provided with a plurality of diversion holes.

[0016] Preferably, the main fermentation barrel is further provided with a plurality of aeration components surrounding the circulation component, one end of the aeration component extends to the inner bottom of the main fermentation barrel, and the other end of the aeration component extends to the top of the main fermentation barrel and is connected to an external air supply device.

[0017] Preferably, the aeration component includes an air delivery pipe and a diversion component, the air delivery pipe is located inside the main fermentation tank, an aeration head is provided at the lower end of the air delivery pipe, and a plurality of aeration holes are provided at the bottom of the aeration head; The diverter component is installed on the top of the main fermentation barrel, is connected to all the gas pipes, and is provided with a quick-connect pipe.

[0018] As described above, the intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. The present invention pre-fermentes probiotics by arranging several satellite fermentation barrels around the main fermentation mechanism, and arranging piston components inside the satellite fermentation barrels. Pressure input components of the same specifications drive the support frame to move up and down inside the satellite fermentation barrels to adjust the height, so as to adjust the volume inside the satellite fermentation barrels to adapt to the fermentation ratio of different probiotics. When the probiotics meet the mixing requirements, the piston component is driven by the pressure input component to gradually rise to transfer the probiotics from the discharge pipe to the inside of the satellite fermentation barrel for mixing, thereby forming a composite probiotic, thereby achieving the effect of convenient compounding of multiple probiotics.

[0019] 2. The present invention sets a sealing ball inside the connecting tube and limits the sealing ball by a retaining ring and a limit block, so that the sealing ball forms a one-way channel, thereby preventing the probiotics from backflowing to the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel and contaminating the pre-fermented probiotics during the fermentation, expansion and stirring inside the main fermentation barrel.

[0020] 3. The present invention sets an anti-reverse component on the inner top of the satellite fermentation barrel. When the piston component rises to push the probiotics into the main fermentation barrel, the pressure will push the anti-reverse component to seal the feed pipe, thereby preventing the fermented probiotics from flowing back into the raw materials from the position of the feed pipe. At the same time, it can also improve the sealing inside the satellite fermentation barrel, so that the fermented probiotics can flow into the interior of the main fermentation barrel more smoothly.

[0021] 4. The present invention sets an insulation chamber between the interiors of the satellite fermentation barrels and connects with the insulation chamber through a connecting hole. When the pressure input component fills the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel with gas or liquid, the gas or liquid will fill the interior of the insulation chamber to form an insulation layer to improve the fermentation efficiency, or inject low-temperature media such as liquid nitrogen to keep the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel at a low temperature, thereby achieving the purpose of low-temperature preservation or low-temperature fermentation.

[0022] 5. The present invention can stir multiple probiotics when they are mixed by arranging a mixing component inside the main fermentation barrel, and arranging a circulation component on the outer surface of the mixing component. When the mixing component stirs the probiotic fermentation product, it can be extracted upward from the center and diffused to all sides, and the probiotic fermentation product at the bottom can be transferred to the upper layer, thereby improving the uniformity of mixing and fermentation.

[0023] 6. The present invention provides an aeration component inside the main fermentation barrel. During fermentation, oxygen can be injected into the fermentation product through the aeration component, and bubbles are formed by the oxygen and diffused in the fermentation product to improve the fermentation efficiency. When unloading, gas can be injected through the aeration component to increase the pressure inside the main fermentation barrel, thereby improving the discharge efficiency of probiotics.

[0024] Therefore, the present invention effectively overcomes various shortcomings in the prior art and has high industrial utilization value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 Shown is a top view of the structure of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 Shown is a structural cross-sectional view of the satellite fermentation mechanism of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 Shown as the present invention Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0029] Figure 5 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of the piston component of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6 Shown as the present invention Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0031] Figure 7 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of the anti-reversal component of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 8 Shown is a structural cross-sectional view of the main fermentation mechanism of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 9 Shown is an exploded view of the cycle components of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 10 Shown is a structural cross-sectional view of the discharge pipe of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 11 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of the aeration head of the present invention.

[0036] Component number description 1. Main fermentation mechanism; 101. Main fermentation barrel; 102. Feeding section; 103. Discharging section; 104. Mixing unit; 105. Circulation unit; 1051. Conveying cylinder; 1052. Horn head; 1053. Diverter hole; 106. Aeration unit; 1061. Air pipe; 1062. Aeration head; 1063. Aeration hole; 1064. Diverter unit; 107. Support rod; 2. Satellite fermentation mechanism; 201. Satellite fermentation barrel; 202. Feed pipe; 203. Discharge pipe; 2031. Connecting pipe; 2032. Retaining ring; 2033. Limit block; 2034. Sealing ball; 2035. Guide groove; 204. Pressure transmission component; 205. Support frame; 206. Piston component; 2061. Movable sliding plate; 2062. Drain plate; 207. Height limiting ring; 208. Insulation chamber; 209. Connecting hole; 210. Anti-reverse component; 2101. Vertical slide rod; 2102. Sealing plate; 2103. Rubber head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The following describes the implementation of the present invention through specific embodiments. People skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.

[0038] See also Figures 1 to 11 . It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions for the implementation of the present invention. Therefore, they have no substantive technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the present invention without affecting the efficacy and purpose that can be achieved by the present invention. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" quoted in this specification are only for the convenience of description, and are not used to limit the scope of the implementation of the present invention. Changes or adjustments in their relative relationships should also be regarded as the scope of the implementation of the present invention without substantially changing the technical content.

[0039] like Figure 1As shown, the present invention provides an intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device, comprising a main fermentation mechanism 1 and a satellite fermentation mechanism 2. The satellite fermentation mechanism 2 can be used to pre-ferment different probiotics separately. The main fermentation mechanism 1 can be used to mix different probiotics for unified fermentation to form a composite probiotic.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, the satellite fermentation mechanisms 2 are arranged around the main fermentation mechanism 1 in a satellite manner and are connected to the main fermentation mechanism 1. Each satellite fermentation mechanism 2 is equipped with different types of probiotics for independent fermentation, and the probiotics are allocated according to the fermentation time and environmental requirements. Those requiring longer fermentation are fermented in advance. When all the probiotics have been fermented to the same degree or are ready for mixing, they are moved from the interior of the satellite fermentation mechanism 2 to the interior of the main fermentation mechanism 1 for mixing, forming a composite probiotic.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, satellite fermentation mechanism 2 includes satellite fermentation vat 201. Probiotics that require pre-fermentation are injected into satellite fermentation vat 201 through feed pipe 202 at the top of satellite fermentation vat 201 for storage and fermentation. When the probiotics are pre-fermented to a predetermined degree, they are discharged through discharge pipe 203 on the upper side of satellite fermentation vat 201 and enter the interior of main fermentation mechanism 1 for mixing.

[0042] A support frame 205 is provided at the lower portion of the satellite fermentation vat 201 to limit the descent height of the piston member 206, and a limiting height ring 207 is provided at the upper portion of the satellite fermentation vat 201 to limit the ascent height of the piston member 206. The diameter of the piston member 206 is compatible with the inner diameter of the satellite fermentation vat 201, and the piston member 206 can be raised and lowered within the satellite fermentation vat 201.

[0043] The bottom of the satellite fermentation vat 201 is provided with a pressure-injection component 204 that communicates with the interior of the satellite fermentation vat 201. The pressure-injection component 204 allows the injection of a medium, such as gas or liquid, into the interior of the satellite fermentation vat 201. The medium injected by the pressure-injection component 204 drives a piston component 206 to slide up and down within the satellite fermentation vat 201. The upward and downward movement of the piston component 206 changes the volume within the satellite fermentation vat 201 and propels the probiotics from the discharge pipe 203 into the interior of the main fermentation mechanism 1, achieving quantitative storage and facilitating the entry of the probiotics into the main fermentation mechanism 1. A specific embodiment is as follows: The amount of medium injected into the satellite fermentation vat 201 by the pressure-injection component 204 is adjusted based on the amount of probiotics to be mixed, and the piston component 206 is moved to a predetermined position to maintain the volume within the satellite fermentation vat 201 at the predetermined level. Probiotics are then injected from the feed pipe 202 to below the height-limiting ring 207. The height of the piston member 206 and the amount of probiotics injected can be determined by a pre-set program or through a glass window and scale provided on the outer surface of the satellite fermentation vat 201. The feed pipe 202 and discharge pipe 203 are sealed separately, allowing the probiotics to ferment within the satellite fermentation vat 201. After fermentation is complete, the probiotics penetrate the satellite fermentation vat 201 and the main fermentation mechanism 1. The pressure input member 204 then drives the piston member 206 upward, causing the probiotics to pass over the opening of the discharge pipe 203 and enter the interior of the main fermentation mechanism 1.

[0044] In some embodiments, the discharge pipe 203 of the present invention is tilted downward. When the probiotics are pushed upward by the piston component 206, the probiotics above the opening of the discharge pipe 203 are forced by gravity through the discharge pipe 203 and into the interior of the main fermentation mechanism 1. The top of the height limiting ring 207 is flush with the connection between the discharge pipe 203 and the satellite fermentation tank 201. This allows the probiotics to flow into the discharge pipe 203 after exceeding the top of the height limiting ring 207, preventing the probiotics from remaining inside the satellite fermentation tank 201.

[0045] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the piston assembly 206 includes a movable sliding plate 2061 and a guide plate 2062. The movable sliding plate 2061 acts as a piston to seal the interior of the satellite fermentation vat 201. After probiotics are injected into the satellite fermentation vat 201, the probiotics are supported by the movable sliding plate 2061 to prevent them from flowing under the movable sliding plate 2061 and causing leakage and contamination.

[0046] Drain plate 2062 is positioned at the axis of the top of movable slide plate 2061, and its diameter is equal to the inner diameter of height limiting ring 207. When movable slide plate 2061 reaches its maximum stroke, drain plate 2062 inserts into height limiting ring 207. At this point, drain plate 2062 is flush with the top of height limiting ring 207, pushing all probiotics to the same level as the top of height limiting ring 207, allowing them to flow completely into the main fermentation mechanism 1.

[0047] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the discharge pipe 203 of the present invention includes a connecting pipe 2031, which serves as a circulation channel for probiotics. A retaining ring 2032 and a limiting block 2033 are provided inside the connecting pipe 2031, respectively. The retaining ring 2032 is close to the satellite fermentation barrel 201, and the limiting block 2033 is close to the main fermentation mechanism 1. A sealing ball 2034 having a diameter equal to the inner diameter of the connecting pipe 2031 is provided between the retaining ring 2032 and the limiting block 2033. A guide groove 2035 is provided at one end of the connecting pipe 2031 close to the main fermentation mechanism 1, and the guide groove 2035 extends between the connecting pipe 2031 and the limiting block 2033. Under normal circumstances, the sealing ball 2034 contacts the limiting block 2033 under the action of gravity, and a channel for the probiotics to circulate is formed around the sealing ball 2034 through the guiding groove 2035, allowing the probiotics to circulate normally. When the pressure in the main fermentation mechanism 1 is too high or the amount of probiotics in the main fermentation mechanism 1 is too large and backflow occurs, the pressure will push the sealing ball 2034 to roll toward the baffle ring 2032, so that the sealing ball 2034 fits with the baffle ring 2032 to achieve sealing, avoiding the backflow of probiotics and causing the probiotics in the satellite fermentation barrel 201 to be contaminated.

[0048] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, an insulation chamber 208 is provided between the barrel walls of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 of the present invention, thereby forming a double-layer wall surface of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 to enhance the insulation effect of the satellite fermentation barrel 201. A connecting hole 209 is provided on the inner wall of the satellite fermentation barrel 201, and the connecting hole 209 is located below the support frame 205. The connecting hole 209 is connected to the insulation chamber 208. When the pressure input component 204 injects a medium into the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel 201, the medium flows through the connecting hole 209 and fills the interior of the insulation chamber 208, forming an insulating layer. In particular, when the medium is gas, the interior of the insulation chamber 208 is filled more completely, and the gas has a better insulation effect. This is used to reduce the loss of temperature inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201 and improve the efficiency of probiotic fermentation.

[0049] like Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the interior top of the satellite fermentation vat 201 of the present invention is provided with an anti-reverse member 210. When the piston member 206 rises to push the probiotics for discharge, the rising probiotics exert upward pressure on the anti-reverse member 210. This pressure seals the feed tube 202, preventing the fermented probiotics from accidentally being discharged from the feed tube 202 and contaminating the raw materials.

[0050] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the anti-reversal component 210 of the present invention includes a vertical slide bar 2101 and a sealing plate 2102. The vertical slide bar 2101 is used to support and limit the sealing plate 2102. The vertical slide bar 2101 surrounds the feed pipe 202, and the sealing plate 2102 is arranged on the outer surface of the vertical slide bar 2101 and can slide up and down. The lower end of the vertical slide bar 2101 is provided with a protrusion to prevent the sealing plate 2102 from falling. When injecting probiotics into the satellite fermentation barrel 201, the probiotics enter the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 from the side of the sealing plate 2102 and will not be unable to be injected due to the obstruction of the sealing plate 2102. When the bottom of the sealing plate 2102 is subjected to upward pressure, the sealing plate 2102 will move upward along the axial direction of the vertical slide bar 2101 to seal the mouth of the feed pipe 202, thereby preventing the fermented probiotics from backflowing.

[0051] To further enhance the sealing stability of sealing plate 2102, a rubber head 2103 is positioned at the axis of the top of sealing plate 2102. This head extends into the interior of feeding tube 202, sealing it. The rubber head 2103 is made of rubber, effectively reducing the combined weight of sealing plate 2102 and rubber head 2103, allowing rising probiotics to easily push sealing plate 2102. To further enhance the effectiveness of rubber head 2103, a cavity can be provided within rubber head 2103 to reduce overall density, allowing sealing plate 2102 to float on top of the probiotics.

[0052] like Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the main fermentation mechanism 1 of the present invention includes a main fermentation barrel 101. A feed portion 102 is provided at the top of the main fermentation barrel 101 for injecting the probiotics with the highest proportion or the probiotics injected last into the main fermentation barrel 101. A discharge portion 103 is provided at the bottom of the main fermentation barrel 101 for discharging the probiotics after mixing.

[0053] like Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the interior of the main fermentation vat 101 is provided with a mixing component 104 and a circulation component 105. The mixing component 104 is driven by a drive device located at the bottom of the main fermentation vat 101 and is used to stir the probiotics, mixing the various probiotics together. The circulation component 105 is sleeved onto the outer surface of the mixing component 104. To accommodate the circulation component 105, the mixing component 104 is preferably configured as an auger to transport the probiotics upward. A gap is left between the upper and lower ends of the circulation component 105 and the upper and lower ends of the inner wall of the main fermentation vat 101. When the mixing component 104 is in operation, probiotics are drawn from the bottom of the circulation component 105 and transported upward. Probiotics that exceed the top of the circulation component 105 diffuse around the circulation component 105, thereby transporting the probiotics at the bottom to the upper layer and causing the probiotics on the periphery to gather toward the center of the main fermentation vat 101. The outer surface of the circulation component 105 is secured to the inner wall of the primary fermentation vat 101 with several support rods 107. This ensures that the circulation component 105 can be suspended and remains stable during operation of the mixing component 104. To reduce the accumulation of probiotics, the support rods 107 are tilted downward. Probiotics accumulated on the upper surface of the support rods 107 can slide down under the influence of gravity. Furthermore, supporting the circulation component 105 at an angle further enhances its stability.

[0054] The above stirring method has the following advantages over the traditional stirring method: No need for high-speed rotation, which reduces the effect of kinetic energy; Low-speed stirring can effectively ensure the survival rate of probiotics and prevent probiotics from losing their activity during high-speed rotation and impact; It forms a three-dimensional circulating stirring, improves the stirring uniformity and stirring efficiency, and avoids the accumulation of probiotics.

[0055] like Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the circulation component 105 of the present invention includes a conveying tube 1051. The conveying tube 1051 serves as a channel for the probiotics to ascend, and when used in conjunction with the mixing component 104, it can generate an upward lift for the probiotics. A horn head 1052 is provided at the bottom of the conveying tube 1051 to enlarge the inlet at the bottom of the conveying tube 1051, allowing the probiotics to better enter the interior of the conveying tube 1051.

[0056] The inner wall of the delivery tube 1051 overlaps the blades of the mixing unit 104, preventing the probiotics in the mixing unit 104 from falling through the gaps in the delivery tube 1051 wall, thereby improving the delivery capacity of the mixing unit 104. The trumpet head 1052 is shaped like a trumpet, with a larger bottom and a smaller top. When the probiotics enter the trumpet head 1052, the pressure increases as the inner diameter of the trumpet head 1052 gradually decreases, and the probiotics are completely delivered by the mixing unit 104.

[0057] To further enhance mixing efficiency, the outer surface of the delivery tube 1051 is provided with a plurality of diversion holes 1053. When the mixing element 104 transports the probiotics upward, a large amount of the probiotics are discharged through the upper end of the delivery tube 1051. Under the action of pressure, some of the probiotics diffuse through the diversion holes 1053 to the surrounding area of ​​the delivery tube 1051, forming multiple fusion points and thus enhancing mixing efficiency.

[0058] like Figure 8 and 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the interior of the main fermentation barrel 101 of the present invention is further provided with a plurality of aeration components 106 surrounding the circulation component 105, one end of the aeration component 106 extends to the inner bottom of the main fermentation barrel 101, and the other end of the aeration component 106 extends to the top of the main fermentation barrel 101 and is connected to the external air supply device. When probiotics are fermenting, sufficient oxygen is often required. If oxygen is injected directly from the top of the main fermentation barrel 101, the oxygen will be in the upper space of the probiotics, resulting in the fermentation speed of the probiotics in the upper layer being greater than that in the lower layer. Therefore, it is necessary to extend the aeration component 106 to the inner bottom of the main fermentation barrel 101, so that oxygen is injected into the interior of the probiotics from the bottom. The injected oxygen will form a large number of oxygen bubbles inside the probiotics and gradually rise, increasing the contact area between the probiotics and oxygen.

[0059] At the same time, as the number of probiotics decreases while being transported out through the discharge portion 103, the rate of probiotic discharge gradually slows down. At this time, inert gas is injected into the interior of the main fermentation vat 101 through the aeration component 106. The inert gas pressurizes the interior of the main fermentation vat 101, effectively improving the efficiency of probiotic transport. like Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the aeration component 106 of the present invention includes an air pipe 1061 and a diverter 1064. The air pipe 1061 is located inside the main fermentation vat 101. An aeration head 1062 is located at the lower end of the air pipe 1061, and a plurality of aeration holes 1063 are provided at the bottom of the aeration head 1062. After passing through the air pipe 1061, oxygen is concentrated in the aeration head 1062 and then pressurized and discharged at high speed through the aeration holes 1063, generating a large number of bubbles within the probiotics. This increases the contact area between oxygen and the probiotics.

[0060] A diverter 1064 is mounted on top of the main fermentation vat 101 and connects all gas pipes 1061. A quick-connect fitting is attached to the diverter 1064. To connect the gas, simply connect the quick-connect fitting to the gas supply system to ensure gas flow to all gas pipes 1061, improving the convenience of gas supply.

[0061] The specific use process of the present invention is as follows: Adjust the height of the piston components 206 inside all satellite fermentation barrels 201 according to the ratio of the composite probiotics to change the volume inside the satellite fermentation barrels 201 to an appropriate level; According to the different fermentation times of probiotics, the injection priority is set. Probiotics with longer fermentation times are first injected into the satellite fermentation barrel 201 for fermentation, and probiotics with shorter fermentation times are injected into different satellite fermentation barrels 201 later. When the probiotics in the satellite fermentation tank 201 have fermented for a predetermined time, the piston member 206 is driven to continue rising, so that the plane of the probiotics is higher than the discharge pipe 203 and enters the interior of the main fermentation tank 101 for mixing and further fermentation; The mixing component 104 is driven to cooperate with the circulation component 105 to extract probiotics from the bottom of the main fermentation barrel 101 to the upper layer, thereby achieving circulation and mixing of the probiotics inside the main fermentation barrel 101; During the mixing process of the composite probiotics, oxygen is injected into the interior of the main fermentation barrel 101 through the aeration component 106 as needed, so that oxygen forms oxygen bubbles in the probiotics, thereby improving the fermentation efficiency of the composite probiotics; After the probiotics are fully fermented, the valve of the discharge portion 103 is opened, and the finished composite probiotic product is transported outward through the discharge portion 103; Inert gas is delivered to the interior of the main fermentation barrel 101 through the aeration component 106 to increase the pressure inside the main fermentation barrel 101 and accelerate the delivery efficiency of the finished composite probiotic product.

[0062] In summary, the intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device of the present invention pre-fermentes the probiotics by arranging several satellite fermentation barrels 201 around the main fermentation mechanism 1, and arranging a piston component 206 inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201. The same specification pressure input component 204 drives the support frame 205 to move up and down inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201 to adjust the height, so as to adjust the volume inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201 to adapt to the fermentation ratio of different probiotics. When the probiotics meet the mixing requirements, the piston component 206 is driven by the pressure input component 204 to gradually rise, so that the probiotics are transferred from the discharge pipe 203 to the inside of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 for mixing to form a composite probiotic, thereby achieving the effect of convenient compounding of multiple probiotics.

[0063] By setting a sealing ball 2034 inside the connecting tube 2031 and limiting the sealing ball 2034 by the retaining ring 2032 and the limit block 2033, the sealing ball 2034 forms a one-way channel, thereby preventing the probiotics from flowing back to the interior of the satellite fermentation tank 201 and contaminating the pre-fermented probiotics during the fermentation, expansion and stirring process inside the main fermentation tank 101.

[0064] By setting an anti-reverse component 210 on the inner top of the satellite fermentation barrel 201, when the piston component 206 rises to push the probiotics into the main fermentation barrel 101, the pressure will push the anti-reverse component 210 to seal the feed pipe 202, thereby preventing the fermented probiotics from flowing back into the raw materials from the position of the feed pipe 202. At the same time, it can also improve the sealing inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201, so that the fermented probiotics can flow more smoothly into the interior of the main fermentation barrel 101.

[0065] By setting up an insulation chamber 208 between the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 and connecting with the insulation chamber 208 through the connecting hole 209, when the pressure input component 204 fills the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 with gas or liquid, the gas or liquid will fill the interior of the insulation chamber 208 to form an insulation layer to improve the fermentation efficiency or inject low-temperature media such as liquid nitrogen to keep the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 at a low temperature, thereby achieving the purpose of low-temperature preservation or low-temperature fermentation.

[0066] By arranging a mixing component 104 inside the main fermentation barrel 101, stirring can be performed when multiple probiotics are mixed, and a circulation component 105 is arranged on the outer surface of the mixing component 104. When the mixing component 104 stirs the probiotic fermentation product, it can be extracted upward from the center and diffused to all sides, and the probiotic fermentation product at the bottom can be transferred to the upper layer, thereby improving the uniformity of mixing and fermentation.

[0067] By arranging an aeration component 106 inside the main fermentation barrel 101, oxygen can be injected into the fermented material through the aeration component 106 during fermentation, and bubbles are formed by the oxygen and diffused in the fermented material to improve the fermentation efficiency. By injecting gas through the aeration component 106 during unloading, the interior of the main fermentation barrel 101 can be pressurized, thereby improving the discharge efficiency of probiotics.

[0068] Therefore, the present invention effectively overcomes various shortcomings in the prior art and has high industrial utilization value.

[0069] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical principles disclosed herein are intended to be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device, characterized in that: The probiotic fermentation device comprises: A satellite fermentation mechanism (2), wherein the satellite fermentation mechanism (2) can be used to pre-ferment different probiotics respectively; A main fermentation mechanism (1), wherein the main fermentation mechanism (1) can be used to mix different probiotics for unified fermentation to form composite probiotics; The satellite fermentation mechanism (2) is arranged around the main fermentation mechanism (1) in a satellite manner and is connected to the main fermentation mechanism (1); The satellite fermentation mechanism (2) comprises a satellite fermentation barrel (201), the top of the satellite fermentation barrel (201) is provided with a feed pipe (202) for injecting probiotics, and the upper part of the side of the satellite fermentation barrel (201) is provided with a discharge pipe (203) for communicating with the main fermentation mechanism (1); A support frame (205) is provided at the lower inner portion of the satellite fermentation barrel (201), a height limiting ring (207) is provided at the upper inner portion of the satellite fermentation barrel (201), and a piston component (206) adapted to the inner diameter of the satellite fermentation barrel (201) is provided between the support frame (205) and the height limiting ring (207); The bottom of the satellite fermentation barrel (201) is provided with a pressure input component (204) which is connected to the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel (201), and the pressure input component (204) can drive the piston component (206) to slide up and down inside the satellite fermentation barrel (201).

2. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge pipe (203) is arranged to be inclined downward, and the top of the height limiting ring (207) is flush with the connection between the discharge pipe (203) and the satellite fermentation barrel (201); The piston component (206) comprises a movable sliding plate (2061) and a guide plate (2062), wherein the guide plate (2062) is arranged at the axis of the top of the movable sliding plate (2062), and the diameter of the guide plate (2062) is equal to the inner diameter of the height limiting ring (207), and after the guide plate (2062) is inserted into the interior of the height limiting ring (207), the guide plate (2062) is flush with the top of the height limiting ring (207).

3. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The discharge pipe (203) comprises a connecting pipe (2031), wherein a retaining ring (2032) and a limiting block (2033) are respectively arranged inside the connecting pipe (2031), wherein the retaining ring (2032) is close to the satellite fermentation barrel (201), and the limiting block (2033) is close to the main fermentation mechanism (1), and a sealing ball (2034) having a diameter equal to the inner diameter of the connecting pipe (2031) is arranged between the retaining ring (2032) and the limiting block (2033), and a guide groove (2035) is arranged at one end of the connecting pipe (2031) close to the main fermentation mechanism (1), and the guide groove (2035) extends between the connecting pipe (2031) and the limiting block (2033).

4. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heat preservation chamber (208) is provided between barrel walls of the satellite fermentation barrel (201), a communication hole (209) is provided on the inner wall of the satellite fermentation barrel (201), and the communication hole (209) is located below the support frame (205), and the communication hole (209) is connected to the heat preservation chamber (208).

5. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-reversal component (210) is provided on the inner top of the satellite fermentation barrel (201), and the anti-reversal component (210) seals the feed pipe (202) after being pressurized.

6. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The anti-reversal component (210) comprises a vertical sliding rod (2101) and a sealing plate (2102), wherein the vertical sliding rod (2101) surrounds the feeding pipe (202), and the sealing plate (2102) is arranged on the outer surface of the vertical sliding rod (2101) and can slide up and down; A rubber head (2103) is provided at the axis of the top of the sealing plate (2102), and the rubber head (2103) can seal the feed pipe (202).

7. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main fermentation mechanism (1) comprises a main fermentation barrel (101), a feeding portion (102) is arranged at the top of the main fermentation barrel (101), and a discharging portion (103) is arranged at the bottom of the main fermentation barrel (101); The main fermentation barrel (101) is provided with a mixing component (104) and a circulation component (105) inside. The circulation component (105) is sleeved on the outer surface of the mixing component (104), and a gap is left between the upper and lower ends of the circulation component (105) and the upper and lower ends of the inner wall of the main fermentation barrel (101). The outer surface of the circulation component (105) is provided with a plurality of support rods (107) fixed to the inner wall of the main fermentation barrel (101).

8. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The circulation component (105) comprises a conveying cylinder (1051), and a horn head (1052) is provided at the bottom of the conveying cylinder (1051); The inner wall of the conveying cylinder (1051) overlaps with the blades of the mixing component (104), and the trumpet head (1052) is trumpet-shaped with a larger bottom and a smaller top; The outer surface of the conveying cylinder (1051) is provided with a plurality of diversion holes (1053).

9. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The main fermentation barrel (101) is further provided with a plurality of aeration components (106) surrounding the circulation component (105), one end of the aeration component (106) extending to the inner bottom of the main fermentation barrel (101), and the other end of the aeration component (106) extending to the top of the main fermentation barrel (101) to be connected to an external air supply device.

10. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The aeration component (106) comprises an air delivery pipe (1061) and a flow distribution component (1064); the air delivery pipe (1061) is located inside the main fermentation barrel (101); an aeration head (1062) is provided at the lower end of the air delivery pipe (1061); and a plurality of aeration holes (1063) are provided at the bottom of the aeration head (1062); The diverter component (1064) is installed on the top of the main fermentation barrel (101), the diverter component (1064) is connected to all gas pipes (1061), and a quick-connect pipe is provided on the diverter component (1064).

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