Multistage microorganism continuous fermentation device

Abstract

The invention discloses a multistage microorganism continuous fermentation device which comprises a rack, the rack is a base of a rectangular structure, supporting plates are oppositely arranged at the two ends of the upper side of the rack, each supporting plate is oppositely provided with an adjusting shaft, and the multistage microorganism continuous fermentation device is characterized in that an alternate rotation structure is connected between the adjusting shafts on the two sides; the alternate rotating structure comprises rotating discs, each adjusting shaft is connected with the corresponding rotating disc, connecting rods are distributed between the rotating discs on the two sides, and a plurality of connecting stations are evenly and symmetrically arranged on the rotating discs on the two sides in the circumferential direction. The end part of the adjusting shaft on one side is connected with an indexing power assembly, and the indexing power assembly is used for driving the rotating disc to rotate in an indexing manner; a traditional pumping pipeline is replaced by the mechanical linkage indexing rotary system, materials fall into the fermentation containers under the action of gravity, the materials are rapidly transferred by controlling the different fermentation containers to be located at the high position and the low position, the multiple fermentation containers are communicated together and isolated from the outside, pollution is avoided, and meanwhile the fermentation efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of fermentation equipment, and particularly to a multi-stage continuous microbial fermentation device. Background Art

[0002] Microbial fermentation is a commonly used production method in modern food, medicine, and chemical industries. During the microbial fermentation process, in order to ensure the stability of the microbial environment, independent fermentation containers are often used for fermentation. Sometimes, different types of fermentation microorganisms or fermentation conditions are required during microbial fermentation. The conventional method is to manually transfer the fermentation products to different microbial fermentation tanks for secondary fermentation after the first-stage fermentation is completed. This not only involves heavy production tasks but also makes it difficult for manual labor to control the influence of miscellaneous bacteria and maintain the stability of the microbial environment during the transfer process.

[0003] In response to the above problems, a continuous fermentation system has emerged at the present stage. By setting different microorganisms and microbial fermentation environments in different fermentation containers, different fermentation containers in the continuous microbial fermentation equipment are mainly connected through pipelines and transported by pump machines. However, this method increases the shear force during the transportation of the fermentation fluid due to the presence of the pump machine, which is likely to damage the microorganisms. Secondly, due to the presence of the pump machine during the transportation of the fermentation fluid, there are many connection positions, making it easy for the microorganisms to be affected by external miscellaneous bacteria and contaminating the fermentation products. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a multi-stage continuous microbial fermentation device, which isolates and avoids the occurrence of contamination.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is realized through the following technical solutions: A multi-stage continuous microbial fermentation device, including a frame, the frame is a rectangular base, and support plates are oppositely arranged at both ends on the upper side of the frame. An adjustment shaft is oppositely arranged on each support plate. It is characterized in that an alternating rotation structure is connected between the adjustment shafts on both sides;

[0006] The alternating rotation structure includes a rotating disk. A rotating disk is respectively connected to each adjustment shaft. Connecting rods are distributed between the rotating disks on both sides. A plurality of connection stations are circumferentially and symmetrically arranged on the rotating disks on both sides;

[0007] One end of the adjustment shaft on one side is connected to a indexing power component, and the indexing power component is used to drive the rotating disk to rotate by indexing;

[0008] Fermentation containers are connected between the opposite connection stations. The fermentation containers are cylindrical barrels, and adjacent fermentation containers are connected through a communication component;

[0009] A rotary auger is installed on the opposite connection station, and the rotary auger is located inside the fermentation container.

[0010] One end of the rotary auger penetrates through the side support plate, and a rotary drive assembly is arranged on the support plate, and the rotary drive assembly is linked with the rotary auger.

[0011] In the above solution, ends are provided at both ends of the fermentation container, the ends are connected to the middle section of the fermentation container through tie bolts, and flange heads are respectively arranged on the ends.

[0012] In the above solution, a feeding port is arranged on the fermentation container, a sealing cover is hinged on the feeding port, and a fermentation condition controller is arranged on the fermentation container.

[0013] In the above solution, the connection station is of a tubular structure, and the flange head penetrates through the connection station.

[0014] In the above solution, the indexing power assembly includes an indexing machine box, the indexing machine box is arranged on one side of the support plate, the end of one side of the adjusting shaft is connected with an indexing grooved wheel assembled in the indexing machine box, an indexing disc is intermittently meshed on one side of the indexing grooved wheel, a reduction gear box is connected to one side of the indexing disc, and a power motor is connected to one side of the reduction gear box.

[0015] In the above solution, the communication component includes a communication channel, the communication channel is a through groove of a rectangular structure, the communication channels are respectively connected to adjacent fermentation cylinders, and a channel switch is arranged in the middle of the communication channel.

[0016] In the above solution, the channel switch includes a rotating groove, a rotating groove is arranged in the middle of the communication channel, a rotating through seat is assembled on the rotating groove, the inner diameter of the rotating groove is larger than the width of the communication channel, a through groove with the same width as the communication channel is opened in the center of the rotating shaft seat, and an adjusting knob extends out of the end of the rotating shaft seat, and the adjusting knob penetrates through the rotating groove.

[0017] In the above solution, the rotary drive assembly includes a rotary motor, the rotary motor is arranged on the frame, a reduction driver is connected to one side of the rotary motor, an adjusting wheel is arranged between one side of the support plate and the rotary disc, the adjusting wheel is movably installed through a wheel frame, a driving wheel is arranged on one side of the reduction driver, the driving wheel is connected to the adjusting wheel through a belt drive, annular moving internal teeth are uniformly arranged on the inner side of the adjusting wheel, and a rotary gear is arranged at the end of the rotary auger and meshes with the annular moving internal teeth.

[0018] In the above solution, the fermentation condition controller includes a comprehensive sensor, which is inserted into the fermentation cylinder body. The comprehensive sensor includes a temperature sensor, an oxygen concentration sensor, and a pressure sensor. The comprehensive sensor is inserted into the fermentation cylinder body with an integrated support rod. A temperature controller and a ventilation control pipe are provided on the fermentation cylinder body.

[0019] The multi-stage microbial continuous fermentation device of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: In this multi-stage microbial continuous fermentation device, the mechanical linkage indexing turntable system replaces the traditional pumping pipeline, enabling the material to fall into the fermentation container under the action of gravity. By controlling different fermentation containers to be in high and low positions, rapid transfer of the material is achieved. The connection of multiple fermentation containers together and isolation from the outside prevent the occurrence of pollution. Moreover, multiple augers are connected in the multiple fermentation containers through a rotary drive assembly to slowly stir the material, effectively protecting the cleanliness of the fermentation product and improving the fermentation efficiency at the same time. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a first three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a blasting structural schematic diagram of the fermentation container of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a partial sectional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0026] In the figure: 1, frame; 2, rotating disk; 3, connection station; 4, indexing power component; 5, fermentation container; 6, communication component; 7, rotating auger; 8, rotary drive component; 9, connecting rod; 11, support plate; 12, adjusting shaft; 41, indexing chassis; 42, indexing sprocket; 43, indexing disk; 44, reduction gearbox; 45, power motor; 51, end; 52, flange head; 53, feeding port; 54, sealing cover; 55, comprehensive sensor; 56, temperature controller; 57, ventilation control pipe; 61, communication channel; 62, channel switch; 81, rotating motor; 82, adjusting wheel; 83, driving wheel; 84, rotating gear; 85, annular internal gear; 621, rotating groove; 622, rotating through seat; 623, through groove; 624, adjusting knob. Detailed Embodiments

[0027] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0028] As Figure 1-6 shown, a multi-stage microbial continuous fermentation device includes a frame 1. The frame 1 is a rectangular base structure and serves as the support main body of the device. At both ends on the upper side of the frame 1, support plates 11 are oppositely arranged. An adjustment shaft 12 is provided on each support plate 11, and the support plate 11 plays a role in supporting the adjustment shaft 12. An alternating rotation structure is connected between the two adjustment shafts 12 on both sides. The attitude of the alternating rotation structure can be adjusted by a pair of adjustment shafts 12, and continuous fermentation is realized by using the alternating rotation structure.

[0029] The alternating rotation structure includes a pair of rotating disks 2, and the pair of rotating disks 2 are respectively connected to the adjustment shafts 12 on both sides. The pair of rotating disks 2 can be driven to rotate by the adjustment shafts 12. A number of connecting rods 9 are distributed between the pair of rotating disks 2. The connecting rods 9 are located on the outer periphery, so that the pair of rotating disks 2 form a rolling cage through the connecting rods 9. A plurality of pairs of connection stations 3 are symmetrically arranged along the circumferential direction on the pair of rotating disks 2. The number of connection stations 3 is at least three, and the connection stations 3 are arranged in an annular array on the pair of rotating disks 2. Containers for fermentation are arranged between the opposite connection stations 3. The connecting rods are located on the outer periphery of the containers for fermentation.

[0030] One end of the adjustment shaft 12 on one side is connected with a indexing power assembly 4. The indexing power assembly 4 is used to drive the pair of rotating disks 2 to rotate by indexing. The pair of rotating disks 2 can be controlled by the indexing power assembly 4 to rotate by indexing according to the number of connection stations 3. The angle of its single rotation is the included angle between a pair of connection stations 3. A fermentation container 5 is connected between a pair of opposite connection stations 3. The fermentation container 5 is a cylindrical barrel. Adjacent fermentation containers 5 are connected by a communication assembly 6. The rotation of a plurality of fermentation containers 5 can be adjusted by the indexing power assembly 4, so that the fermentation containers 5 on different connection stations 3 are respectively in a high position and a low position. By switching the communication assembly 6 between the fermentation containers 5, it can be controlled that the fermentation container 5 in the high position transfers the fermented material to the fermentation container 5 in the low position, and then resets and continues to feed. Taking three fermentation containers 5 as an example, specifically, they are fermentation container 5A, fermentation container 5B, and fermentation container 5C. First, materials are added to the fermentation container 5A. After fermentation for a period of time, the fermented material is transferred to the fermentation container 5B through the communication assembly 6, and new fermented material is injected into the fermentation container 5A. When the fermentation in the fermentation container 5B is completed, the indexing power assembly 4 is used to control the fermentation container 5B to be in the high position and feed the material to the fermentation container 5C through the communication assembly 6. Then, the new fermented material in the fermentation container 5A is refilled into the fermentation container 5B. After the fermentation in the fermentation container 5C is completed, it is discharged from the material outlet, and the above process is repeated to achieve continuous fermentation.

[0031] A rotary auger 7 is installed on the opposite connection station 3, and the rotary auger 7 is located inside the fermentation container 5. One end of the rotary auger 7 penetrates through one side support plate 11, and a rotary drive assembly 8 is arranged on the support plate 11. The rotary drive assembly 8 is linked with the rotary auger 7. During fermentation, in order to enable the materials to be fully and evenly fermented and maintain the normal temperature in the fermentation chamber, the rotary drive assembly 8 is used to slowly drive a plurality of rotary augers 7 to stir the fermented materials.

[0032] Both ends of the fermentation container 5 are provided with end heads 51. The end heads 51 at both ends are connected to the middle section of the fermentation container 5 by tie bolts. A pair of flange heads 52 are respectively arranged on the end heads 51 at both ends. The setting of the end heads 51 can disassemble the fermentation container 5, which is convenient for disassembling and overhauling the fermentation container 5. A feeding port 53 is arranged on the fermentation container 5, and a sealing cover 54 is hinged on the feeding port 53. Materials can be injected into the fermentation container 5 through the feeding port 53. The fermentation container 5 is a prior art, equipped with a temperature sensor, etc. A fermentation condition controller is arranged on the fermentation container 5. Through the fermentation condition controller, many conditions such as fermentation temperature can be controlled. The connection station 3 is of a tubular structure, and the flange head 52 penetrates through the connection station 3.

[0033] The indexing power assembly 4 includes an indexing machine box 41. The indexing machine box 41 is arranged on one side of the support plate 11. The end of the adjusting shaft 12 is connected with an indexing sprocket 42, which is assembled inside the indexing machine box 41. An indexing disc 43 is intermittently meshed on one side of the indexing sprocket 42. A reduction gear box 44 is connected to one side of the indexing disc 43, and a power motor 45 is connected to one side of the reduction gear box 44. The power motor 45 is used to drive the reduction gear box 44 to rotate, and the reduction gear box 44 is used to drive the indexing disc 43 to rotate. A short column is arranged on the indexing disc 43. The indexing sprocket 42 is provided with a plurality of chutes according to the number of connection stations 3. By using the intermittent cooperation between the short column of the indexing disc 43 and the chutes, the rotary disc 2 can be adjusted to rotate indexingly.

[0034] The connected component 6 includes a connected channel 61 which is a rectangular through slot. The connected channel 61 is respectively connected to two adjacent fermentation cylinders. A channel switch 62 is arranged in the middle of the connected channel 61. The connected channel 61 connects a pair of adjacent fermentation containers 5. By using the channel switch 62 to switch the connected channel 61 on and off, the material can pass through. The channel switch 62 includes a rotating groove 621. The rotating groove 621 is arranged in the middle of the connected channel 61. A rotating through seat 622 is assembled on the rotating groove 621. The inner diameter of the rotating groove 621 is larger than the width of the connected channel 61. A through groove 623 with the same width as the connected channel 61 is opened at the center of the rotating through seat 622. The end of the rotating shaft seat extends out an adjusting knob 624. The adjusting knob 624 penetrates through the rotating groove 621. The diameter of the rotating through seat 622 matches the rotating groove 621. By rotating the adjusting knob 624, the rotating through seat 622 can be driven to rotate, and then the connected channel 61 can be blocked by the rotating through seat 622. The width of the through groove 623 arranged on the rotating through seat 622 matches the width of the connected channel 61. By controlling the through groove of the rotating through seat 622 to communicate with the connected channel 61, the material can pass through. On the contrary, the two sides of the rotating groove 621 can be blocked by the rotating through seat 622 to prevent the material from passing through.

[0035] The rotation driving assembly 8 includes a rotation motor 81. The rotation motor 81 is arranged on the frame 1. A speed reducer is connected to one side of the rotation motor 81. An adjusting wheel 82 is arranged between the support plate 11 on one side and the rotating disc 2. The adjusting wheel 82 is movably installed through a wheel frame. A driving wheel 83 is arranged on one side of the speed reducer. The driving wheel 83 is connected to the adjusting wheel 82 through a belt drive. Annular moving internal teeth 85 are evenly arranged on the inner side of the adjusting wheel 82. A rotating gear 84 is arranged at the end of the rotating auger 7 and meshes with the annular moving internal teeth 85.

[0036] By the rotation motor 81, the rotation of the speed reducer can be controlled. The speed reducer drives the adjusting wheel 82 through the driving wheel 83 by a belt drive, so that the adjusting wheel 82 rotates. Then the adjusting wheel 82 drives the annular moving internal teeth 85 to rotate. The annular moving internal teeth 85 cooperate with the rotating gear 84, so that the rotating gear 84 drives the rotating auger 7 to rotate slowly to stir the material.

[0037] The fermentation condition controller includes a comprehensive sensor 55. The comprehensive sensor 55 is inserted into the fermentation cylinder. The comprehensive sensor 55 includes a temperature sensor, an oxygen concentration sensor and a pressure sensor. The comprehensive sensor 55 is inserted into the fermentation cylinder with an integrated support rod. A temperature controller 56 and an air vent control pipe 57 are arranged on the fermentation cylinder.

[0038] Inserted into the fermentation tank through the integrated sensor 55, the temperature sensor, oxygen concentration sensor, and pressure sensor on the integrated sensor 55 are used to detect the temperature, oxygen concentration, and air pressure in the fermentation container 5 respectively. Thus, the temperature is adjusted by controlling the temperature controller 56, and air is introduced or discharged through the ventilation control pipe 57 to precisely control the fermentation reaction conditions.

[0039] Generally speaking, in this multi-stage continuous microbial fermentation device, the mechanical linkage indexing rotary system replaces the traditional pumping pipeline, enabling the material to fall into the fermentation container 5 under the action of gravity. By controlling different fermentation containers 5 at high and low positions, the rapid transfer of materials is achieved. The connection of multiple fermentation containers 5 together and isolation from the outside avoid the occurrence of pollution. Moreover, multiple augers are connected to the rotary drive assembly 8 in the multiple fermentation containers 5 to slowly stir the materials, effectively protecting the cleanliness of the fermentation products and improving the fermentation efficiency at the same time.

[0040] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-stage continuous microbial fermentation device, comprising a frame (1), the frame (1) being a base with a rectangular structure, and two support plates (11) being oppositely arranged at both ends on the upper side of the frame (1). An adjusting shaft (12) is oppositely arranged on each of the support plates (11). It is characterized in that, An alternating rotation structure is connected between the adjusting shafts (12) on both sides; The alternating rotation structure includes a rotating disk (2), and a rotating disk (2) is connected to each adjusting shaft (12). A connecting rod (9) is distributed between the rotating disks (2) on both sides, and a plurality of connecting stations (3) are circumferentially and symmetrically arranged on the rotating disks (2) on both sides; A indexing power assembly (4) is connected to the end of the adjusting shaft (12) on one side, and the indexing power assembly (4) is used to drive the rotating disk (2) to rotate indexingly; A fermentation container (5) is connected between the opposite connecting stations (3). The fermentation container (5) is a cylindrical barrel, and adjacent fermentation containers (5) are connected through a communication assembly (6); A rotating auger (7) is installed on the opposite connecting stations (3). The rotating auger (7) is located inside the fermentation container (5). One end of the rotating auger (7) penetrates through the side support plate (11), and a rotating drive assembly (8) is arranged on the support plate (11). The rotating drive assembly (8) is linked with the rotating auger (7).

2. The multi-stage microbial continuous fermentation device according to claim 1, wherein, Ends (51) are arranged at both ends of the fermentation container (5). The ends (51) are connected to the middle section of the fermentation container (5) by tension bolts, and flange heads (52) are respectively arranged on the ends (51).

3. The multi-stage microbial continuous fermentation device according to claim 2, wherein, A feeding port (53) is arranged on the fermentation container (5). A sealing cover (54) is hinged on the feeding port (53), and a fermentation condition controller is arranged on the fermentation container (5).

4. The multi-stage microbial continuous fermentation device according to claim 3, wherein The connecting station (3) is a tubular structure, and the flange head (52) penetrates through the connecting station (3).

5. The multi-stage microbial continuous fermentation device according to claim 4, wherein The indexing power assembly (4) includes an indexing machine box (41). The indexing machine box (41) is arranged on one side of the support plate (11). The end of the adjusting shaft (12) on one side is connected with an indexing grooved wheel (42) assembled in the indexing machine box (41). An indexing disk (43) is intermittently meshed on one side of the indexing grooved wheel (42). A reduction gear box (44) is connected to one side of the indexing disk (43), and a power motor (45) is connected to one side of the reduction gear box (44).

6. The multi-stage microbial continuous fermentation device according to claim 5, wherein The communication assembly (6) includes a communication channel (61). The communication channel (61) is a rectangular through groove, and the communication channel (61) is respectively connected to adjacent fermentation cylinders. A channel switch (62) is arranged in the middle of the communication channel (61).

7. The multi-stage microbial continuous fermentation device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The channel switch (62) includes a rotating groove (621). The rotating groove (621) is arranged in the middle of the communication channel (61). A rotating through seat (622) is assembled on the rotating groove (621). The inner diameter of the rotating groove (621) is larger than the width of the communication channel (61). A through groove (623) with the same width as the communication channel (61) is opened in the center of the rotating through seat (622). The end of the rotating shaft seat extends out an adjusting knob (624), and the adjusting knob (624) penetrates through the rotating groove (621).

8. The multi-stage microbial continuous fermentation device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rotation drive assembly (8) includes a rotation motor (81) which is arranged on the frame (1). A speed reducer is connected to one side of the rotation motor (81). An adjusting wheel (82) is arranged between a support plate (11) on one side and the rotating disc (2). The adjusting wheel (82) is movably installed through a wheel frame. A driving wheel (83) is arranged on one side of the speed reducer. The driving wheel (83) is connected to the adjusting wheel (82) through belt drive. Annular moving internal teeth (85) are evenly arranged on the inner side of the adjusting wheel (82). A rotating gear (84) meshes with the annular moving internal teeth (85) at the end of the rotating auger (7).

9. The multi-stage continuous microbial fermentation device according to claim 8, wherein, The fermentation condition controller includes a comprehensive sensor (55) which is inserted into the fermentation cylinder body. The comprehensive sensor (55) includes a temperature sensor, an oxygen concentration sensor and a pressure sensor. The comprehensive sensor (55) is inserted into the fermentation cylinder body with an integrated support rod. A temperature controller (56) and an air vent control pipe (57) are arranged on the fermentation cylinder body.

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