Edible mushroom inoculation machine

Abstract

The invention discloses an edible mushroom inoculation machine which comprises a rack, a conveying mechanism is arranged on the rack and used for clamping and conveying placed mushroom sticks, an inoculation mechanism is arranged above the rack and used for inoculating the mushroom sticks conveyed to the lower portion of the inoculation mechanism, the inoculation mechanism comprises a plurality of inoculation air cylinders fixed to the upper end of the rack, and inoculation heads are arranged at the lower ends of the inoculation air cylinders. The inoculation head is externally connected with liquid strains, and the liquid strains are injected into the mushroom sticks through downward movement of the inoculation air cylinder. The conveying mechanism is arranged to convey mushroom sticks to be uniformly inoculated to the position below the inoculation mechanism, an inoculation air cylinder of the inoculation mechanism is automatically controlled by the control system to move downwards, meanwhile, an inoculation head moves downwards and is inserted into the mushroom sticks to inject strains into the mushroom sticks to complete inoculation, and after inoculation is completed, the mushroom sticks are automatically conveyed out through the conveying mechanism; according to the inoculation machine, automatic inoculation is achieved, the inoculation efficiency is improved, meanwhile, the situation that disinfection is not thorough due to manual inoculation is avoided, and the survival rate of inoculated strains is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of edible fungus inoculation, and in particular to an edible fungus inoculation machine. Background Art

[0002] Edible fungi refer to grass fungi (large fungi) with large fruiting bodies and can be eaten, commonly known as mushrooms. There are more than 350 known edible fungi in China, most of which belong to the subphylum Basidiomycetes. Common edible fungi include: shiitake mushrooms, straw mushrooms, mushrooms, black fungus, white fungus, hericium, bamboo fungus, pine mushrooms (Matsutake), mushrooms, red mushrooms, Lingyi, Cordyceps, truffles, white mushrooms and boletus, etc.; a few belong to the subphylum Ascomycota, including: morels, saddle mushrooms, truffles, etc. The above fungi grow in different regions and different ecological environments.

[0003] In the cultivation of edible fungi, inoculation is one of the key links in the production of edible fungi, also known as sowing. In the prior art, fixed strains or liquid strains are usually inserted into the mushroom sticks to complete the inoculation, but the efficiency of manual inoculation is usually low. At the same time, since the inoculation of edible fungi has high environmental requirements and needs to be carried out in a sterile environment, it is easy to cause incomplete disinfection during manual inoculation, which affects the growth of strains and causes a low survival rate of edible fungi inoculation. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an edible fungus inoculator, which solves the problems of low efficiency of manual inoculation in the prior art and easy occurrence of incomplete disinfection during inoculation affecting the growth of fungi, resulting in a low survival rate of edible fungus inoculation.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An edible fungus inoculation machine comprises a frame, a conveying mechanism is provided on the frame to hold and convey the placed mushroom sticks, an inoculation mechanism is provided above the frame to inoculate the mushroom sticks conveyed thereto, wherein:

[0007] The inoculation mechanism comprises a plurality of inoculation cylinders fixed at the upper end of the frame, an inoculation head is arranged at the lower end of the inoculation cylinder, and the inoculation head is externally connected to liquid bacteria, which is moved downward by the inoculation cylinder and injected into the bacteria stick.

[0008] By adopting the above-mentioned structural design, a conveying mechanism is set up to send the mushroom stick to be inoculated to the bottom of the inoculation mechanism, and the control system automatically controls the inoculation cylinder of the inoculation mechanism to move downward. At the same time, the inoculation head moves downward and is inserted into the mushroom stick to inject the bacteria into the mushroom stick to complete the inoculation. After the inoculation is completed, it is automatically sent out through the conveying mechanism. The inoculator realizes automatic inoculation and improves the inoculation efficiency. At the same time, it avoids the situation of incomplete disinfection in manual inoculation and improves the survival rate of the bacteria after inoculation.

[0009] As a further improvement, the conveying mechanism includes a conveying chain and a clamping member evenly fixed on the conveying chain, conveying shafts are provided at both ends of the frame, and a driving mechanism is provided at one end, the conveying chain is sleeved on the conveying shaft, and the conveying shaft at one end is driven to rotate by a driving motor.

[0010] The above structural design can realize the automatic transmission of the mushroom sticks, and fix the cylindrical mushroom sticks by setting specific clamps to prevent shaking and instability during the inoculation process, which affects the inoculation efficiency.

[0011] As a further improvement, a transmission gear is provided on the transmission shaft, the transmission chain is installed in meshing engagement with the transmission gear, and the drive motor is transmission-connected to the adjacent transmission shaft via the chain.

[0012] With the above structural design, transmission is carried out by gear and chain drive, which has stronger stability compared with belt transmission.

[0013] As a further improvement, the clamping member comprises a bottom plate and side plates extending outwardly and upwardly from both sides of the bottom plate, and the bottom plate is detachably mounted on the conveying chain by screws.

[0014] With the above structural design, the setting of the clamping piece facilitates the fixing of the bottom and the chain, and the clamping piece adopts a detachable design, so it can be replaced according to the size of the mushroom stick.

[0015] As a further improvement, the inoculation head is provided with a liquid inlet connected to an external bacteria storage tank, the bottom of the inoculation cylinder is connected to a limiting beam, the limiting beam is provided with an adjustment hole, the lower end of the inoculation head passes through the adjustment hole, and is fixed at the upper and lower ends of the limiting beam by fixing nuts.

[0016] With the above structural design, the limiting crossbeam can play a limiting role during inoculation, and the inoculation depth of the inoculation head can be adjusted by adjusting the fixing nut.

[0017] As a further improvement, the strain storage tank is arranged below the frame and is connected to a power pump and is connected to a liquid inlet on the inoculation head through a pipeline.

[0018] As a further improvement, a fixing mechanism is provided above the conveying mechanism to fix the mushroom sticks, and the fixing mechanism includes a fixed cylinder fixed on both sides of the frame, and the lower end of the fixed cylinder is connected to a fixed beam, which is located directly below the conveying mechanism, and a limiting hole is opened on the fixed beam corresponding to the inoculation head.

[0019] With the above structural design, a fixing mechanism is arranged above the conveying mechanism. When the mushroom sticks are transported to the bottom for inoculation through the conveying mechanism, the fixing beam of the fixing mechanism moves downward to fix the mushroom sticks to prevent them from moving during inoculation.

[0020] As a further improvement, three inoculation cylinders are evenly spaced and each has an inoculation head underneath.

[0021] With the above structural design, the design of multiple inoculation heads can improve the inoculation efficiency of the mushroom sticks.

[0022] As a further improvement, an inoculation space is enclosed above the rack to form a sterile environment, the inoculation mechanism is arranged in the inoculation space, and an exhaust fan is provided on the top of the rack to ensure the temperature in the inoculation space.

[0023] As a further improvement, a control box is also provided on the frame, and the control box controls the operation of the conveying mechanism and the inoculation mechanism through a PLC control system.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] 1. The present invention provides a conveying mechanism to deliver the bacteria sticks to be inoculated to the bottom of the inoculation mechanism, and automatically controls the inoculation cylinder of the inoculation mechanism to move downward through the control system. At the same time, the inoculation head moves downward and is inserted into the bacteria stick to inject the bacteria into the bacteria stick to complete the inoculation. After the inoculation is completed, it is automatically sent out through the conveying mechanism. The inoculator realizes automatic inoculation, improves the inoculation efficiency, and avoids the situation of incomplete disinfection in manual inoculation, thereby improving the survival rate of the bacteria after inoculation;

[0026] 2. The present invention arranges a fixing mechanism above the conveying mechanism. When the mushroom sticks are transported to the bottom for inoculation by the conveying mechanism, the fixing beam of the fixing mechanism moves downward to fix the mushroom sticks to prevent them from moving during inoculation.

[0027] 3. The limiting crossbeam of the present invention can play a limiting role during inoculation, and can adjust the inoculation depth of the inoculation head by adjusting the fixing nut. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0031] Figure 4It is a structural schematic diagram of another angle of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point C in the middle.

[0033] In the figure:

[0034] Frame 1, conveying mechanism 2, conveying chain 2a, clamping part 2b, bottom plate 21b, side plate 22b, conveying shaft 2c, driving mechanism 2d, conveying gear 2e, inoculation mechanism 3, inoculation cylinder 3a, inoculation head 3b, liquid inlet 31b, limiting beam 3c, adjusting hole 3d, fixing nut 3e, fixing mechanism 4, fixing cylinder 4a, fixing beam 4b, limiting hole 4c, exhaust fan 5, control box 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to explain the technical content, structural features, achieved objectives and effects of the present invention in detail, the following is a detailed description in conjunction with the implementation methods and the accompanying drawings.

[0036] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0037] See also Figures 1 to 5 An edible mushroom inoculation machine includes a frame 1, a conveying mechanism 2 is provided on the frame 1 to hold and convey the placed mushroom sticks, and an inoculation mechanism 3 is provided above the frame 1 to inoculate the mushroom sticks conveyed thereto. The inoculation mechanism 3 includes a plurality of inoculation cylinders 3a fixed to the upper end of the frame 1, an inoculation head 3b is provided at the lower end of the inoculation cylinder 3a, and the inoculation head 3b is connected to the liquid bacteria, which is moved downward by the inoculation cylinder 3a and injected into the mushroom stick. In this embodiment, three inoculation cylinders 3a are evenly spaced, and an inoculation head 3b is provided below each cylinder.

[0038] The specific structure of the present invention is as follows:

[0039] See also Figure 5, the transmission mechanism 2 includes a transmission chain 2a and a clamping member 2b uniformly fixedly mounted on the transmission chain 2a, the clamping member 2b has a bottom plate 21b and side plates 22b extending outward and upward from both sides of the bottom plate 21b, the bottom plate 21b is detachably mounted on the transmission chain 2a by screws, and the bottom plate 21b and the side plates 22b form a clamping groove. The two ends of the frame 1 are provided with a transmission shaft 2c, and one end is provided with a driving mechanism 2d, the transmission chain 2a is sleeved on the transmission shaft 2c, and the transmission shaft 2c at one end is driven to rotate by a driving motor 2d. In this embodiment, the driving mechanism 2d is a motor, and a protective cover is provided outside the motor. The transmission shaft 2c is provided with a transmission gear 2e, the transmission chain 2a is meshed and installed with the transmission gear 2e, and the driving motor 2d is connected to the adjacent transmission shaft 2c through a chain. An infrared sensing device is provided on the frame 1 below the inoculation mechanism 3 to determine the position of the transmitted mushroom sticks, and then transmits a signal to the control system through the infrared sensing device to control the start and stop of the transmission mechanism 2 to facilitate the inoculation of the mushroom sticks.

[0040] See also Figure 2 Furthermore, the inoculation head 3b is provided with a liquid inlet 31b connected to an external bacterial strain storage tank, the lower part of the inoculation cylinder 3a is connected to a limit beam 3c, the limit beam 3c is provided with an adjustment hole 3d, the lower end of the inoculation head 3b passes through the adjustment hole 3d, and is fixed by fixing nuts 3e at the upper and lower ends of the limit beam 3c. With the above structural design, the inoculation head 3b can be adjusted by fixing nuts 3e, and the inoculation depth during inoculation can be adjusted. In this embodiment, the bacterial strain storage tank is arranged below the frame 1 and is connected to a power pump and connected to the liquid inlet 31b on the inoculation head 3b through a pipeline.

[0041] See also Figure 3 Furthermore, a fixing mechanism 4 is provided above the conveying mechanism 2 to fix the mushroom sticks, and the fixing mechanism 4 includes a fixed cylinder 4a fixed on both sides of the frame 1, and the lower end of the fixed cylinder 4a is connected to a fixed beam 4b, and the fixed beam 4b is located directly below the conveying mechanism 2, and a limiting hole 4c is opened on the fixed beam 4b corresponding to the inoculation head 3b.

[0042] In the present invention, the inoculation mechanism 3 and the fixing mechanism 4 cooperate, and when the inoculation mechanism 3 moves downward, the limiting beam 3c abuts against the fixing beam 4b, which can play a limiting role. At the same time, the bottom of the inoculation head 3b is inserted into the mushroom stick through the limiting hole 4c, thereby realizing the control of the inoculation depth of the mushroom species.

[0043] The inoculation space is enclosed above the rack 1 to form a sterile environment. The inoculation mechanism 3 is arranged in the inoculation space. The top of the rack 1 is provided with an exhaust fan 5 to ensure the temperature in the inoculation space.

[0044] The frame 1 is also provided with a control box 6, and the control box 6 controls the operation of the conveying mechanism 2 and the inoculation mechanism 3 through a PLC control system.

[0045] The working principle of the present invention is as follows:

[0046] First, turn on the power supply, start the equipment, place the bacteria stick on the holder 2 of the conveying mechanism 2 manually or by a manipulator, drive the conveying shaft 2c to rotate, and further the conveying shaft 2c drives the conveying chain 2a and the holder 2b and the bacteria stick installed on the holder 2b to move. When the bacteria stick moves to the bottom of the inoculation mechanism 3, the infrared sensing device senses that the bacteria stick is located directly below the inoculation mechanism 3, and the infrared sensing device transmits a signal to the control box 6. The control box 6 controls the conveying mechanism 2 to stop through the control system, and controls the fixed cylinder 4a of the fixing mechanism 4 to move downward. The fixed cylinder 4a pushes the fixed beam 4b below to move to the bacteria stick and fix it. At the same time, the control system controls the multiple inoculation cylinders 3a of the inoculation mechanism 3 to move downward at the same time, and the inoculation cylinder 3a pushes the inoculation head 3b and the limit beam 3c installed on the inoculation head 3b downward. Among them, the length of the lower end of the inoculation head 3b located at the limit beam 3c is the inoculation depth, and the length can be adjusted according to the inoculation depth requirement. The inoculation cylinder 3a moves downward, and the inoculation head 3b passes through the limiting hole 4c and is inserted into the mushroom stick. When the inoculation head 2b continues to move downward, the limiting beam 3c continues to move downward until it contacts the fixed beam 4b to achieve position limitation, and the inoculation of the mushroom stick is completed. When the inoculation is completed, the inoculation structure 3 and the fixing mechanism 4 move upward and separate from the mushroom stick, and then the inoculation of the next mushroom stick is completed in sequence. When the inoculation is completed, it is transmitted to the downstream through the transmission mechanism 2 and can be grabbed manually or by a robot.

[0047] According to the disclosure and teaching of the above description, those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs may also make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to the present invention should also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention. In addition, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for the convenience of description and do not constitute any limitation to the present invention.

Claims

1. An edible fungus inoculating machine, characterized in that: The machine comprises a frame (1), on which a conveying mechanism (2) is provided for holding and conveying placed mushroom sticks, and above the frame (1) there is an inoculation mechanism (3) for inoculating mushroom sticks conveyed thereto, wherein: The inoculation mechanism (3) comprises a plurality of inoculation cylinders (3a) fixed at the upper end of the frame (1), an inoculation head (3b) being arranged at the lower end of the inoculation cylinder (3a), the inoculation head (3b) being connected to liquid bacteria and being moved downwards by the inoculation cylinder (3a) and injected into the bacteria stick.

2. An edible fungus inoculation machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (2) comprises a conveying chain (2a) and a clamping member (2b) evenly fixedly mounted on the conveying chain (2a); conveying shafts (2c) are provided at both ends of the frame (1), and a driving mechanism (2d) is provided at one end; the conveying chain (2a) is sleeved on the conveying shaft (2c), and the conveying shaft (2c) at one end is driven to rotate by a driving motor (2d).

3. An edible fungus inoculation machine as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission shaft (2c) is provided with a transmission gear (2e), the transmission chain (2a) is meshed and installed with the transmission gear (2e), and the driving motor (2d) is transmission-connected to the adjacent transmission shaft (2c) via the chain.

4. An edible fungus inoculation machine as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping member (2b) comprises a bottom plate (21b) and side plates (22b) extending outwardly and upwardly from both sides of the bottom plate (21b); the bottom plate (21b) is detachably mounted on the conveying chain (2a) by means of screws.

5. The edible fungus inoculating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inoculation head (3b) is provided with a liquid inlet (31b) connected to an external bacterial strain storage tank, the inoculation cylinder (3a) is connected below with a limit beam (3c), the limit beam (3c) is provided with an adjustment hole (3d), the lower end of the inoculation head (3b) passes through the adjustment hole (3d), and is fixed at the upper and lower ends of the limit beam (3c) by fixing nuts (3e).

6. An edible fungus inoculation machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The bacterial strain storage tank is arranged below the frame (1) and is connected to a power pump and connected to a liquid inlet (31b) on the inoculation head (3b) through a pipeline.

7. An edible fungus inoculation machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing mechanism (4) is provided above the conveying mechanism (2) to fix the bacterial sticks, the fixing mechanism (4) comprising a fixing cylinder (4a) fixed to both sides of the frame (1), the lower end of the fixing cylinder (4a) is connected to a fixing beam (4b), the fixing beam (4b) is located directly below the conveying mechanism (2), and a limiting hole (4c) is provided on the fixing beam (4b) corresponding to the inoculation head (3b).

8. The edible fungus inoculating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inoculation cylinders (3a) are arranged in three numbers at even intervals, and each cylinder is provided with an inoculation head (3b) at the bottom.

9. The edible fungus inoculating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is enclosed above to form an inoculation space to form a sterile environment, the inoculation mechanism (3) is arranged in the inoculation space, and an exhaust fan (5) is provided on the top of the frame (1) to ensure the temperature in the inoculation space.

10. The edible fungus inoculating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is also provided with a control box (6), and the control box (6) controls the operation of the conveying mechanism (2) and the inoculation mechanism (3) through a PLC control system.

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