An intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device

Abstract

The present invention provides an intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device, which relates to the field of probiotic fermentation technology, including: a satellite fermentation mechanism, which can be used to pre-ferment different probiotics respectively, and a main fermentation mechanism, which can be used to mix different probiotics for unified fermentation to form composite probiotics. When in use, the probiotics are pre-fermented by arranging a number of satellite fermentation barrels around the main fermentation mechanism, and a piston component is arranged inside the satellite fermentation barrel. The same specification pressure input component drives the support frame to move up and down inside the satellite fermentation barrel to adjust the height, so as to adjust the volume inside the satellite fermentation barrel 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 so that the probiotics are transferred from the discharge pipe to the inside of the satellite fermentation barrel for mixing, so as to form a composite probiotic, thereby achieving the effect of convenient compounding of multiple probiotics.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The 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 a type of active microorganisms that are beneficial to the host by colonizing in the human body and changing the composition of the flora in a certain part of the host. They promote nutrient absorption and maintain intestinal health by regulating the host mucosal and systemic immune functions or by regulating the balance of intestinal flora, thus producing single microorganisms or mixed microorganisms with clear composition that are beneficial to health.

[0003] A large number of probiotics are generally obtained through fermentation. The fermentation principle of probiotics is to ferment the matrix containing probiotics through appropriate temperature, time and microbial strains, thereby increasing the number and activity of probiotics. Therefore, probiotic fermentation equipment is used.

[0004] As the understanding of probiotics deepens, it is known that the combined effect of multiple probiotics is far greater than that of a single probiotic. Therefore, compound probiotics are the main goal of current probiotic products. However, the fermentation environment of each probiotic is different, which means that all probiotics need to be fermented separately before compounding probiotics.

[0005] When performing compound probiotic fermentation, the existing probiotic fermentation device is unable to ferment each probiotic separately, and is unable to mix the probiotics that have reached 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 troublesome composite bacteria preparation mentioned in the prior art.

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned and other related purposes, the present invention provides an intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device, comprising:

[0009] A satellite fermentation mechanism, which can be used to pre-ferment different probiotics respectively;

[0010] A main fermentation mechanism, which can be used to mix different probiotics for unified fermentation to form composite probiotics;

[0011] The satellite fermentation mechanism is arranged around the main fermentation mechanism in a satellite manner and is connected to the main fermentation mechanism;

[0012] The satellite fermentation mechanism comprises 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;

[0013] A support frame is provided at the lower part of the satellite fermentation barrel, a limited height ring is provided at the upper part 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 limited height ring;

[0014] A pressure-transmitting component is provided at the bottom of the satellite fermentation barrel and is connected to the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel. The pressure-transmitting component can drive the piston component to slide up and down inside the satellite fermentation barrel.

[0015] Preferably, the discharge pipe is arranged to be inclined downward, and the top of the height limiting ring is flush with the connection between the discharge pipe and the satellite fermentation barrel;

[0016] The piston component includes a movable sliding plate and a guide plate, wherein 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, and after the guide plate is inserted into the height limiting ring, the guide plate is flush with the top of the height limiting ring.

[0017] Preferably, the discharge pipe includes a connecting pipe, and a baffle ring and a limit block are respectively arranged inside the connecting pipe, the baffle ring is close to the satellite fermentation barrel, and the limit block is close to the main fermentation mechanism, a sealing ball with a diameter equal to the inner diameter of the connecting pipe is arranged between the baffle ring and the limit block, and a guide groove is arranged 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.

[0018] Preferably, a heat preservation cavity is arranged between the barrel walls of the satellite fermentation barrel, a connecting hole is arranged 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 with the heat preservation cavity.

[0019] Preferably, an anti-reversal component is provided on the inner top of the satellite fermentation barrel, and the anti-reversal component seals the feed pipe after being pressurized.

[0020] Preferably, the anti-reversal component includes a vertical slide bar and a sealing plate, the vertical slide bar surrounds the feeding pipe, and the sealing plate is arranged on the outer surface of the vertical slide bar and can slide up and down;

[0021] A rubber head is arranged at the axis center of the top of the sealing plate, and the rubber head can seal the feed pipe.

[0022] 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 lower part of the main fermentation barrel is provided with a discharging part;

[0023] A mixing component and a circulation component are respectively provided inside the main fermentation barrel. The circulation component is sleeved on the outer surface of the mixing component, and gaps are left 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. A plurality of support rods are provided on the outer surface of the circulation component to fix it to the inner wall of the main fermentation barrel.

[0024] Preferably, the circulation component comprises a conveying cylinder, and a horn head is provided at the bottom of the conveying cylinder;

[0025] The inner wall of the conveying cylinder overlaps with the blades of the mixing component, and the trumpet head is in the shape of a trumpet with a larger bottom and a smaller top;

[0026] The outer surface of the conveying cylinder is provided with a plurality of diversion holes.

[0027] Preferably, a plurality of aeration components are provided inside the main fermentation barrel and surround 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.

[0028] Preferably, the aeration component comprises an air delivery pipe and a diversion component, the air delivery pipe is located inside the main fermentation barrel, 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;

[0029] The diverter component is installed on the top of the main fermentation barrel, the diverter component is connected to all gas pipes, and a quick-connect pipe is arranged on the diverter component.

[0030] As described above, the intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0031] 1. The present invention pre-fermentes the probiotics by arranging a number of satellite fermentation barrels around the main fermentation mechanism, and arranging a piston component inside the satellite fermentation barrel. A pressure input component of the same specification drives the support frame to move up and down inside the satellite fermentation barrel to adjust the height, so as to adjust the volume inside the satellite fermentation barrel 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.

[0032] 2. The present invention arranges a sealing ball inside the connecting tube and limits the sealing ball by a retaining ring and a limiting 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.

[0033] 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 to the inside of 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 from the position of the feed pipe into the raw materials. At the same time, it can also improve the sealing inside the satellite fermentation barrel, so that the fermented probiotics can flow into the inside of the main fermentation barrel more smoothly.

[0034] 4. The present invention sets an insulation chamber between the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel and connects with the insulation chamber through a connecting hole. When the pressure input component fills the satellite fermentation barrel with gas or liquid, the gas or liquid will fill 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.

[0035] 5. The present invention can stir a variety of 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.

[0036] 6. The present invention arranges an aeration component inside the main fermentation barrel. During fermentation, oxygen can be injected into the fermented product through the aeration component, and bubbles are formed by the oxygen and diffused in the fermented 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.

[0037] Therefore, the present invention effectively overcomes various shortcomings in the prior art and has high industrial utilization value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 2 Shown is a top view of the structure of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 3 Shown is a structural cross-sectional view of the satellite fermentation mechanism of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 4 Shown as the present invention Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at point A in the middle.

[0042] Figure 5 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of the piston component of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 6 Shown as the present invention Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the middle.

[0044] Figure 7 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of the anti-reversal component of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 8 Shown is a structural cross-sectional view of the main fermentation mechanism of the present invention.

[0046] Fig. 9 Shown is an exploded view of the cycle components of the present invention.

[0047] Fig.10 Shown is a structural cross-sectional view of the discharge pipe of the present invention.

[0048] Fig.11 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of the aeration head of the present invention.

[0049] Component number description

[0050] 1. Main fermentation mechanism; 101. Main fermentation barrel; 102. Feeding part; 103. Discharging part; 104. Mixing part; 105. Circulation part; 1051. Conveying cylinder; 1052. Trumpet head; 1053. Diverter hole; 106. Aeration part; 1061. Air pipe; 1062. Aeration head; 1063. Aeration hole; 1064. Diverter part; 107. Support rod;

[0051] 2. Satellite fermentation mechanism; 201. Satellite fermentation barrel; 202. Feed pipe; 203. Discharge pipe; 2031. Connecting pipe; 2032. Baffle 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. Drainage plate; 207. Height limiting ring; 208. Insulation chamber; 209. Connecting hole; 210. Anti-reversal component; 2101. Vertical sliding rod; 2102. Sealing plate; 2103. Rubber head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] The following is a description of the implementation of the present invention by means of specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.

[0053] 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, so they have no substantial 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 effects and purposes 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.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides an intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device, comprising a main fermentation mechanism 1 and a satellite fermentation mechanism 2, wherein the satellite fermentation mechanism 2 can be used to pre-ferment different probiotics respectively. The main fermentation mechanism 1 can be used to mix different probiotics for unified fermentation to form composite probiotics.

[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, 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. Different types of probiotics are arranged in each satellite fermentation mechanism 2 for independent fermentation, and are allocated according to the time and environmental requirements of the fermentation. Those that require long-term fermentation are fermented in advance. When all the probiotics are fermented to the same degree or can be mixed, they are moved from the inside of the satellite fermentation mechanism 2 to the inside of the main fermentation mechanism 1 for mixing to form a composite probiotic.

[0056] like Figure 3 As shown, the satellite fermentation mechanism 2 includes a satellite fermentation barrel 201, and the probiotics that need to be pre-fermented are injected into the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 from the feed pipe 202 at the top of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 for storage and fermentation. When the probiotics are pre-fermented to a predetermined degree, they are discharged from the discharge pipe 203 on the upper side of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 into the interior of the main fermentation mechanism 1 for mixing.

[0057] A support frame 205 is provided at the lower part of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 to limit the descending height of the piston component 206, and a limiting height ring 207 is provided at the upper part of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 to limit the ascending height of the piston component 206. The diameter of the piston component 206 is matched with the inner diameter of the satellite fermentation barrel 201, and the piston component 206 can be raised and lowered inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201.

[0058] 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. The pressure input component 204 can inject a medium such as gas or liquid into the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel 201. The medium injected by the pressure input component 204 can drive the piston component 206 to slide up and down inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201. The up and down sliding of the piston component 206 can change the volume inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201 and push the probiotics from the position of the discharge pipe 203 to the interior of the main fermentation mechanism 1, so as to achieve the effect of quantitative storage and facilitate the probiotics to enter the interior of the main fermentation mechanism 1. The specific implementation is as follows: according to the amount of probiotics to be mixed, the amount of medium input into the satellite fermentation barrel 201 by the pressure input component 204 is adjusted, and the piston component 206 is moved to a predetermined position to make the volume inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201 meet the predetermined amount. Probiotics are injected from the position of the feed pipe 202 to the bottom of the height limiting ring 207. The height of the piston component 206 and the amount of probiotics injected can be achieved through a predetermined program or determined through a glass window and a scale set on the outer surface of the satellite fermentation barrel 201. The feed pipe 202 and the discharge pipe 203 are sealed separately, so that the probiotics are fermented inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201. After the fermentation is completed, the satellite fermentation barrel 201 and the main fermentation mechanism 1 are connected, and then the piston component 206 is driven to continue to rise through the pressure input component 204, so that the plane of the probiotics exceeds the mouth of the discharge pipe 203 and enters the interior of the main fermentation mechanism 1.

[0059] In some embodiments, the discharge pipe 203 of the present invention is tilted downward, and when the probiotics are pushed upward by the piston component 206, the probiotics above the mouth of the discharge pipe 203 will enter the interior of the main fermentation mechanism 1 through the discharge pipe 203 under the action of gravity. The top of the height limiting ring 207 is flush with the connection between the discharge pipe 203 and the satellite fermentation barrel 201, so that the probiotics can flow into the interior of the discharge pipe 203 after exceeding the top of the height limiting ring 207, avoiding the probiotics from remaining inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201.

[0060] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the piston component 206 includes a movable sliding plate 2061 and a guide plate 2062, wherein the movable sliding plate 2061 acts as a piston to seal the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel 201. After the probiotics are injected into the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel 201, the probiotics are supported by the movable sliding plate 2061 to prevent the probiotics from flowing under the movable sliding plate 2061 and causing leakage and contamination.

[0061] The guide plate 2062 is arranged at the axis of the top of the movable slide plate 2061, and the diameter of the guide plate 2062 is equal to the inner diameter of the height limiting ring 207. When the movable slide plate 2061 rises to the maximum stroke, the guide plate 2062 will be inserted into the interior of the height limiting ring 207. At this time, the guide plate 2062 is flush with the top of the height limiting ring 207, so that all the probiotics are pushed to be flush with the top of the height limiting ring 207, so that the probiotics can completely flow into the interior of the main fermentation mechanism 1.

[0062] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the discharge pipe 203 of the present invention includes a connecting pipe 2031, which is a circulation pipe for probiotics. A baffle ring 2032 and a stopper block 2033 are respectively arranged inside the connecting pipe 2031, the baffle ring 2032 is close to the satellite fermentation barrel 201, and the stopper block 2033 is close to the main fermentation mechanism 1. A sealing ball 2034 with a diameter equal to the inner diameter of the connecting pipe 2031 is arranged between the baffle ring 2032 and the stopper block 2033. 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 stopper block 2033. Under normal circumstances, the sealing ball 2034 contacts the stopper block 2033 under the action of gravity, and a channel for the circulation of probiotics is formed around the sealing ball 2034 through the guide groove 2035 for the normal circulation of probiotics. 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 in the direction of the baffle ring 2032, so that the sealing ball 2034 fits with the baffle ring 2032 to achieve sealing, thereby preventing the probiotics from backflowing and causing the probiotics in the satellite fermentation barrel 201 to be contaminated.

[0063] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a heat preservation chamber 208 is provided between the barrel walls of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 of the present invention, so that the wall surface of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 forms a double layer to improve the heat preservation effect of the satellite fermentation barrel 201. The inner wall of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 is provided with a connecting hole 209, and the connecting hole 209 is located below the support frame 205, and the connecting hole 209 is connected with the heat preservation chamber 208. When the pressure input component 204 injects the medium into the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel 201, the medium will be filled in the interior of the heat preservation chamber 208 through the connecting hole 209 to form an insulation layer. In particular, when the medium is gas, the interior of the heat preservation chamber 208 is more complete, and the heat preservation effect of the gas is better. It is used to reduce the loss of temperature inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201 and improve the efficiency of probiotic fermentation.

[0064] like Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the inner top of the satellite fermentation barrel 201 of the present invention is provided with an anti-reversal component 210. When the piston component 206 rises to push the probiotics to discharge, the rising probiotics will press the anti-reversal component 210 upward. After the anti-reversal component 210 is pressurized, the feed pipe 202 is sealed to prevent the fermented probiotics from accidentally being discharged from the position of the feed pipe 202 and contaminating the raw materials.

[0065] 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. Among them, 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.

[0066] In order to further improve the sealing stability of the sealing plate 2102, a rubber head 2103 is provided at the axis of the top of the sealing plate 2102, and the rubber head 2103 extends to the inside of the feeding tube 202 to seal the feeding tube 202. The rubber head 2103 is made of rubber, which can effectively reduce the total weight of the sealing plate 2102 and the rubber head 2103, so that the rising probiotics can easily push the sealing plate 2102. In order to further enhance the role of the rubber head 2103. A cavity can be provided inside the rubber head 2103 to reduce the overall density, so that the sealing plate 2102 can float on the top of the probiotics.

[0067] like Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the main fermentation mechanism 1 of the present invention includes a main fermentation barrel 101, and a feeding portion 102 is provided at the top of the main fermentation barrel 101, which is used to inject 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, which is used to discharge the probiotics after mixing.

[0068] like Figure 8 and Fig. 9As shown, the main fermentation barrel 101 is provided with a mixing component 104 and a circulation component 105. The mixing component 104 is driven by a driving device arranged at the bottom of the main fermentation barrel 101, and is used to stir the probiotics so that a variety of probiotics are mixed together. The circulation component 105 is sleeved on the outer surface of the mixing component 104. In order to cooperate with the circulation component 105, the mixing component 104 is preferably set as a screw dragon, which is used to transport the probiotics upward. And there is a gap 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. When the mixing component 104 is working, the probiotics will be extracted from the bottom of the circulation component 105 and transported to the top of the circulation component 105. The probiotics exceeding the top of the circulation component 105 will spread around the circulation component 105, thereby achieving the effect of transporting the probiotics at the bottom to the upper layer and gathering the surrounding probiotics to the middle 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 to ensure that the circulation component 105 can be suspended and can remain stable when the mixing component 104 is in operation. In order to reduce the accumulation of probiotics, the support rods 107 are arranged to be tilted downward. The probiotics accumulated on the upper surface of the support rods 107 can slide down under the action of gravity. And supporting the circulation component 105 in an inclined manner can further improve the stability of the circulation component 105.

[0069] The above stirring method has the following advantages over the traditional stirring method:

[0070] No need for high-speed rotation, reducing the effect of kinetic energy;

[0071] Low-speed stirring can effectively ensure the survival rate of probiotics and prevent probiotics from losing their activity during high-speed rotation and impact;

[0072] It forms a three-dimensional circulating stirring method to improve the stirring uniformity and efficiency and avoid the accumulation of probiotics.

[0073] like Fig. 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the circulation component 105 of the present invention includes a conveying cylinder 1051, which is a channel for the probiotics to rise, and can generate an upward lift for the probiotics when used in conjunction with the mixing component 104. A horn head 1052 is provided at the bottom of the conveying cylinder 1051 to expand the inlet at the bottom of the conveying cylinder 1051 so that the probiotics can better enter the interior of the conveying cylinder 1051.

[0074] The inner wall of the delivery tube 1051 overlaps with the blades of the mixing component 104 to prevent the probiotics in the mixing component 104 from falling from the wall gap of the delivery tube 1051, thereby improving the delivery capacity of the mixing component 104. The trumpet head 1052 is trumpet-shaped with a large bottom and a small 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 then completely delivered by the mixing component 104.

[0075] To further improve the mixing efficiency, a plurality of diversion holes 1053 are provided on the outer surface of the delivery tube 1051. When the mixing component 104 delivers the probiotics upward, a large amount of the probiotics are transmitted through the upper end of the delivery tube 1051. Under the action of pressure, some of the probiotics will diffuse to the surroundings of the delivery tube 1051 through the diversion holes 1053, thereby forming multiple fusion points, thereby improving the mixing efficiency.

[0076] like Figure 8 and 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the interior of the main fermentation barrel 101 of the present invention is also 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 gas supply device. When probiotics are fermented, 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, thereby increasing the contact area between the probiotics and oxygen.

[0077] At the same time, when the probiotics are transported outward through the discharge part 103, as the number of probiotics decreases, the speed of the probiotics discharge will gradually slow down. At this time, the inert gas is injected into the interior of the main fermentation barrel 101 through the aeration component 106, and the inert gas is used to pressurize the interior of the main fermentation barrel 101, which can effectively improve the efficiency of the probiotics transport outward.

[0078] like Fig. 9 and Fig.11 As shown, in some embodiments, the aeration component 106 of the present invention includes an air delivery pipe 1061 and a diversion component 1064. The air delivery pipe 1061 is located inside the main fermentation barrel 101. The lower end of the air delivery pipe 1061 is provided with an aeration head 1062, and the bottom of the aeration head 1062 is provided with a plurality of aeration holes 1063. After passing through the air delivery pipe 1061, oxygen is concentrated in the aeration head 1062, and then is discharged at a high speed through the aeration holes 1063 after being pressurized, generating a large number of bubbles in the probiotics. In this way, the contact area between oxygen and the probiotics is increased.

[0079] The flow dividing component 1064 is installed on the top of the main fermentation barrel 101, and the flow dividing component 1064 is connected to all the gas supply pipes 1061. A quick-connect pipe is provided on the flow dividing component 1064. When the gas is connected, it is only necessary to connect the quick-connect pipe to the gas supply device to realize gas supply to all the gas supply pipes 1061, thereby improving the convenience of gas supply.

[0080] The specific use process of the present invention is as follows:

[0081] According to the ratio of the composite probiotics, the height of the piston components 206 inside all satellite fermentation barrels 201 is adjusted to change the volume inside the satellite fermentation barrels 201 to a suitable value;

[0082] According to the different fermentation times of probiotics, the injection priority is set, and the probiotics with a long fermentation time are first injected into the satellite fermentation barrel 201 for fermentation, and the probiotics with a short fermentation time are injected into different satellite fermentation barrels 201 later;

[0083] When the probiotics in the satellite fermentation barrel 201 have been fermented for a predetermined time, the piston component 206 is driven to continue to rise, so that the plane of the probiotics is higher than the discharge pipe 203 and enters the interior of the main fermentation barrel 101 for mixing and continued fermentation;

[0084] The mixing component 104 is driven to cooperate with the circulation component 105 to extract the probiotics from the bottom of the main fermentation barrel 101 to the upper layer, so that the probiotics inside the main fermentation barrel 101 are circulated and mixed;

[0085] During the mixing 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;

[0086] After the probiotics are completely fermented, the valve of the discharge portion 103 is opened, and the composite probiotics product is transported outward through the discharge portion 103;

[0087] 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.

[0088] In summary, the intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device of the present invention pre-fermentes the probiotics by arranging a number of satellite fermentation barrels 201 around the main fermentation mechanism 1, and arranging a piston component 206 inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201. The pressure input component 204 of the same specification 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.

[0089] 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 barrel 201 and contaminating the pre-fermented probiotics during the fermentation, expansion and stirring inside the main fermentation barrel 101.

[0090] 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 to the inside of 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 from the position of the feed pipe 202 into the raw materials. At the same time, it can also improve the sealing inside the satellite fermentation barrel 201, so that the fermented probiotics can flow into the inside of the main fermentation barrel 101 more smoothly.

[0091] By setting 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.

[0092] 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 the uniformity of fermentation.

[0093] 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. When unloading, gas can be injected through the aeration component 106 to increase the pressure inside the main fermentation barrel 101, thereby improving the discharge efficiency of the probiotics.

[0094] Therefore, the present invention effectively overcomes various shortcomings in the prior art and has high industrial utilization value.

[0095] 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 familiar with 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 a person of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed by the present invention shall still 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); A pressure-transmitting component (204) is provided at the bottom of the satellite fermentation barrel (201) and is connected to the interior of the satellite fermentation barrel (201); the pressure-transmitting component (204) can drive a piston component (206) to slide up and down inside the satellite fermentation barrel (201); 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 (2061), 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); 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).

2. 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).

3. 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.

4. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 3, 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).

5. 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).

6. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 5, 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).

7. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 6, 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.

8. The intelligent adjustable composite probiotic fermentation device according to claim 7, 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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