Black garlic fermentation and incubation all-in-one machine

Abstract

The invention discloses a black garlic fermentation and incubation all-in-one machine, and belongs to the field of agricultural products and cultivation, the black garlic fermentation and incubation all-in-one machine comprises an outer cover, the top of the outer cover is provided with a heating cavity, the inner side wall of the heating cavity is provided with a plurality of through air outlets, an equipment cover is fixed above the heating cavity, and the bottom of the outer cover is provided with a base; according to the black garlic fermentation and egg incubation device, the three core systems of heating circulation, automatic humidity adjustment and material turning are integrated, the requirements of black garlic fermentation and egg incubation are met at the same time, and the black garlic fermentation and egg incubation efficiency is improved. Through heating of the heating wire, driving of airflow circulation by the suction fan and cooperation with the design of multiple air outlets of the heating cavity, uniform diffusion of hot airflow in the equipment is achieved, local temperature difference is effectively avoided, it is ensured that the temperature is stabilized within a set range, and a proper constant-temperature environment is provided for black garlic fermentation and egg incubation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural products and aquaculture technology, and in particular to an integrated machine for fermenting and incubating black garlic. Background Technology

[0002] In actual production and home operation scenarios of black garlic fermentation and egg hatching, traditional methods have many drawbacks. Black garlic fermentation requires maintaining a stable temperature and humidity environment for a long time, and the material needs to be turned regularly to ensure uniform fermentation and avoid incomplete or over-fermentation in some areas. Egg hatching also requires extremely high precision and stability of temperature and humidity, and it is necessary to avoid uneven heating and dampness of the eggs, which would affect the hatching success rate.

[0003] In existing technologies, black garlic fermentation equipment and egg incubation equipment are mostly single-function designs. If users need to perform both operations simultaneously, they must purchase separate dedicated equipment, which not only increases costs but also occupies more space. In addition, traditional single-function equipment has low precision in temperature and humidity control, relying heavily on manual adjustment, which is cumbersome and prone to errors, resulting in inconsistent success rates for material fermentation or egg incubation. At the same time, the lack of an efficient material turning mechanism means that manual turning is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but may also damage the materials (especially fragile eggs) due to improper operation, further affecting the final product quality or hatching effect.

[0004] Therefore, a black garlic fermentation and incubation integrated machine is needed to solve the problems of single function, low temperature and humidity control accuracy, and inconvenience of material turning in the existing technology, so as to meet users' needs for integrated, efficient and precise black garlic fermentation and egg incubation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an integrated black garlic fermentation and incubation machine, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0006] Technical Solution: To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, more specifically, a black garlic fermentation and incubation integrated machine includes an outer cover, a heating chamber provided at the top of the outer cover, a plurality of through-type air outlets opened on the inner sidewall of the heating chamber, an equipment cover fixed above the heating chamber, a base provided at the bottom of the outer cover, a suction hood rotatably connected inside the outer cover, a driven gear fixed above the outer surface of the suction hood, a motor fixed on the left side of the lower surface of the equipment cover, a driving gear fixed at the bottom end of the motor output shaft, the driving gear meshing with the driven gear, a suction fan provided at the center of the lower surface of the equipment cover, and the bottom end of the suction fan rotatably connected to the top of the suction hood. A heating wire is provided on the upper outer side of the suction fan. A partition is fixed on the upper inside of the base. Water tray one and water tray two are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the inside of the base. Two water channels are provided between water tray two and water tray one. Water inlets are opened on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the base. The two water inlets are connected to water tray one and water tray two respectively. Water inlets are opened on the lower inner surface of water tray two and water tray one. The water inlets are connected to the inside of the water channels. A float is provided inside the water channel. The bottom end of the float extends through the inside of the water inlet and is fixed with a piston. The water channel and the water inlet are connected through a water inlet hole. The bottom end of the float is located inside the water inlet hole.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer surface of the suction hood is fitted with tray one and tray two, tray two is located inside the base, tray one is rotatably connected to a large agitator, and tray two is rotatably connected to a small agitator. Both the large agitator and the small agitator are slidably connected to the suction hood.

[0008] Furthermore, a power cord plug is provided on the right side of the device cover;

[0009] Furthermore, the partition plate is provided with a water vapor hole extending through it above the waterway;

[0010] Furthermore, a control panel is provided on the upper surface of the device cover.

[0011] Furthermore, the piston is made of silicone and is compatible with the water inlet.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer cover is snapped into the base, and the bottom end of the suction hood is inserted into the center of the upper surface of the partition.

[0013] This invention integrates three core systems: heating circulation, automatic humidity control, and material turning, simultaneously meeting the needs of black garlic fermentation (requiring stable temperature and humidity and regular turning) and egg incubation. Its core principles revolve around "precise temperature and humidity control" and "uniform material processing," and its working principle is as follows:

[0014] (I) Working principle of constant temperature system

[0015] Heating and power transmission: The heating wire under the cover of the equipment is energized and heated according to the set power. At the same time, the motor starts and drives the suction hood to rotate synchronously through the meshing of the drive gear and the driven gear on the outside of the suction hood.

[0016] Airflow circulation heating: The suction fan rotates with the suction hood, drawing in cold air from the bottom of the equipment. The cold air is heated when it flows through the area where the heating wire is located, forming a hot airflow.

[0017] Uniform airflow: The heated airflow is evenly blown to the tray area inside the equipment through multiple through-holes on the inner side wall of the heating chamber, achieving uniform internal temperature distribution; at the same time, the transparent outer cover forms a closed box, which, together with the airflow circulation, maintains stable internal temperature and avoids local temperature differences.

[0018] (II) Working principle of constant humidity system

[0019] Water replenishment: Water is injected into water tray one and water tray two through the two water inlets on the upper surface of the base. The water flows into the water channel connecting the two water trays through the water inlet.

[0020] Automatic water control with float: A float and piston are installed in the water channel. When the water in the water tray decreases, the water level in the water channel drops, and the float sinks accordingly, causing the piston to move down and open the water inlet, allowing external water to continuously replenish the water tray. When the water in the water tray reaches the set amount, the water level rises, causing the float to float up, and the piston moves up to block the water inlet, stopping water replenishment and preventing excessive water from submerging the materials (black garlic or hatching eggs) in the tray.

[0021] Humidity diffusion: The water in the water pan evaporates naturally, and the resulting water vapor diffuses into the equipment through the water vapor holes on the partition. It mixes with the constant temperature airflow to maintain the humidity stability of the internal environment and meet the humidity requirements for fermentation or incubation.

[0022] (III) Working principle of the material stirring system

[0023] When the motor drives the suction hood to rotate, the suction hood simultaneously drives the large stirring rack (corresponding to tray one) and the small stirring rack (corresponding to tray two) connected to it to rotate synchronously. During the rotation of the stirring rack in the tray, it gently turns the garlic cloves / garlic heads or hatching eggs placed on the tray to ensure that all materials are evenly exposed to the temperature and humidity environment and avoid uneven fermentation / hatching effects.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the integrated black garlic fermentation and incubation machine of the present invention are as follows:

[0025] (1) This invention integrates three core systems: heating circulation, automatic humidity adjustment, and material turning, to simultaneously meet the needs of black garlic fermentation (which requires stable temperature and humidity and regular turning) and egg incubation.

[0026] Heating with heating wires and airflow circulation driven by a suction fan, combined with the multi-outlet design of the heating chamber, ensures uniform diffusion of hot airflow inside the equipment, effectively avoiding local temperature differences and ensuring that the temperature remains stable within the set range, providing a suitable constant temperature environment for black garlic fermentation and egg incubation.

[0027] It adopts an automatic water control structure that links the float and piston, eliminating the need for continuous manual monitoring and water replenishment. It can automatically trigger water replenishment or stop water replenishment based on the evaporation of water in the water pan, precisely maintaining stable internal humidity. This avoids both the problem of insufficient water causing the environment to become too dry and the problem of excessive water submerging the materials, ensuring the stability of the fermentation and incubation process.

[0028] (2) The present invention uses a motor to drive the suction hood to rotate, which simultaneously drives the stirring rack in the tray to operate, realizing automatic and gentle turning of materials without manual intervention, saving labor costs; at the same time, the stirring process ensures that all materials are evenly contacted with the temperature and humidity environment, avoiding problems such as incomplete fermentation and low hatching success rate due to uneven heating and humidity of local materials, significantly improving the fermentation quality of black garlic and the hatching success rate of eggs. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outer cover in this invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure viewed from below;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure in this invention;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of water tray one and water tray two in this invention.

[0038] In the diagram: 1. Outer cover; 2. Base; 3. Suction hood; 4. Driven gear; 5. Motor; 6. Driven gear; 7. Suction fan; 8. Heating wire; 9. Partition; 10. Water tray one; 11. Water tray two; 12. Water channel; 13. Water inlet; 14. Water inlet; 15. Float; 16. Piston; 17. Tray one; 18. Tray two; 19. Large agitator; 20. Small agitator; 21. Equipment cover; 22. Power cord plug; 23. Water vapor hole; 24. Water inlet; 25. Heating chamber; 26. Air outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present application can be combined with each other.

[0040] To make the technical solution of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0041] Reference Figures 1-8 A black garlic fermentation and incubation integrated machine includes an outer cover 1, a heating chamber 25 at the top of the outer cover 1, several through-type air outlets 26 on the inner side wall of the heating chamber 25, an equipment cover 21 fixed above the heating chamber 25, a base 2 at the bottom of the outer cover 1, a suction hood 3 rotatably connected inside the outer cover 1, a driven gear 4 fixed above the outer surface of the suction hood 3, a motor 5 fixed on the left side of the lower surface of the equipment cover 21, a driving gear 6 fixed at the bottom end of the output shaft of the motor 5, the driving gear 6 meshing with the driven gear 4, a suction fan 7 at the center of the lower surface of the equipment cover 21, a suction fan 7 rotatably connected to the top of the suction hood 3 at the bottom end of the suction fan 7, a heating wire 8 on the upper outer side of the suction fan 7, and a heating element 8 inside the base 2. A partition 9 is fixed above the base. Water tray 10 and water tray 2 are respectively set on the left and right sides of the base 2. Two water channels 12 are set between water tray 21 and water tray 10. Water inlets 13 are opened on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the base 2. The two water inlets 13 are connected to water tray 10 and water tray 21 respectively. Water inlets 14 are opened on the lower surface of water tray 21 and water tray 10. Water inlets 14 are connected to the inside of water channels 12. A float ball 15 is set inside the water channel 12. The bottom end of the float ball 15 extends through the inside of the water inlet 14 and is fixed with a piston 16. Water channels 12 and water inlets 14 are connected through a water inlet hole 24. The bottom end of the float ball 15 is located inside the water inlet hole 24.

[0042] Preferably, the outer surface of the suction hood 3 is fitted with a tray 17 and a tray 2 18. The tray 2 18 is located inside the base 2. A large agitator 19 is rotatably connected inside the tray 17, and a small agitator 20 is rotatably connected inside the tray 2 18. Both the large agitator 19 and the small agitator 20 are slidably connected to the suction hood 3.

[0043] Preferably, a power cord plug 22 is provided on the right side of the device cover 21 for external power supply to the device;

[0044] Preferably, the partition 9 is provided with a water vapor hole 23 above the water channel 12, so that water vapor in the water channel 12 can enter the outer cover 1;

[0045] Preferably, a control panel is provided on the upper surface of the device cover 21. The control panel is used to control and preset the motor 5, the suction fan 7, and the heating wire 8.

[0046] Preferably, the piston 16 is made of silicone and is compatible with the water inlet 24. When the piston 16 floats up with the float ball 15, it will block the water inlet 24.

[0047] Preferably, the outer cover 1 is snapped into the base 2, and the bottom end of the suction hood 3 is inserted into the center of the upper surface of the partition 9. When it is necessary to put in or take out black garlic or hatching eggs, simply lift the outer cover 1 and the equipment cover 21 to open the device.

[0048] The workflow is as follows:

[0049] (I) Preliminary Preparation Stage

[0050] Function selection: According to usage needs, the working mode (black garlic fermentation mode / egg incubation mode) can be set through the control panel of the device cover 21, and the temperature, humidity parameters and stirring frequency can be adjusted in the corresponding mode.

[0051] Material placement: Place garlic cloves / garlic bulbs or hatching eggs evenly in tray 17 and tray 28, ensuring that the materials do not exceed the tray area to avoid falling off when stirring.

[0052] Water supply: Sufficient clean water is injected into water tray 10 and water tray 2 11 through the water inlet 13 of base 2. In the initial stage, the float ball 15 sinks to replenish water until the water level reaches the standard and then automatically stops (the silicone piston 16 rises with the float ball 15 and blocks the water inlet hole 24).

[0053] Device startup: Connect the power cord plug 22 and press the start button on the control panel. The device will then enter the working state.

[0054] (II) Operational Phase

[0055] Constant temperature cycle start-up: Motor 5, suction fan 7, and heating wire 8 start synchronously. Motor 5 drives the suction hood 3 and the stirring frame to rotate. The suction fan 7 draws in cold air (enters the heating chamber 25) and heats it through the heating wire 8. The hot airflow diffuses evenly through the air outlet 26, and the internal temperature of the equipment gradually rises to the set value and is maintained stably.

[0056] Automatic humidity control: Water in the water tray continuously evaporates, replenishing the internal humidity through the water vapor hole 23; when the water content decreases, the float ball 15 automatically triggers the water replenishment mechanism to ensure that the humidity is always kept within the set range.

[0057] Continuous material agitation: The agitator rotates continuously with the suction hood 3, periodically turning over the material in the tray to ensure that the material is heated and moistened evenly, avoiding local overheating, overdrying, or incomplete fermentation / incubation.

[0058] Real-time monitoring and adjustment: The control panel provides real-time feedback on internal temperature and humidity data. If the temperature deviates from the set value, the system automatically adjusts the power of heating wire 8 (to adjust the temperature) and the water replenishment frequency of float ball 15 (to adjust the humidity) to ensure stable environmental parameters.

[0059] (III) Conclusion

[0060] Completion prompt: When the equipment reaches the set time (end of fermentation / incubation cycle), the control panel will issue a prompt signal, and the user can turn off the power.

[0061] Material removal: Open the equipment cover 21 and remove the fermented black garlic or successfully hatched chicks from the tray.

[0062] Equipment cleaning: After the equipment has cooled down, clean the residual water in the water pan and the debris on the tray and agitator to prepare for the next use.

[0063] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A black garlic fermentation and incubation integrated machine, comprising an outer cover (1), characterized in that: The outer cover (1) is provided with a heating chamber (25) at the top. The inner wall of the heating chamber (25) is provided with several through-type air outlets (26). The heating chamber (25) is fixed with a device cover (21) above it. The bottom of the outer cover (1) is provided with a base (2). The outer cover (1) is rotatably connected with a suction hood (3). The suction hood (3) is fixed with a driven gear (4) above its outer surface. The device cover (21) is fixed with a motor (5) on the left side of its lower surface. The output shaft of the motor (5) is fixed with a drive gear (6). The drive gear (6) meshes with the driven gear (4). The device cover (21) is provided with a suction fan (7) at the center of its lower surface. The suction fan (7) is rotatably connected to the top of the suction hood (3) at its bottom. The suction fan (7) is provided with a heating wire (8) above its outer side. The base (2) is fixed with a partition (9) above its interior. The base (2) is equipped with a water tray 1 (10) and a water tray 2 (11) on the left and right sides respectively. Two water channels (12) are provided between the water tray 2 (11) and the water tray 1 (10). Water inlets (13) are provided on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the base (2). The two water inlets (13) are connected to the water tray 1 (10) and the water tray 2 (11) respectively. Water inlets (14) are provided on the lower surface of the water tray 2 (11) and the water tray 1 (10). The water inlets (14) are connected to the water channels (12). A float (15) is provided inside the water channel (12). The bottom end of the float (15) extends through the water inlet (14) and is fixed with a piston (16). The water channel (12) and the water inlet (14) are connected through a water inlet hole (24). The bottom end of the float (15) is located inside the water inlet hole (24).

2. The integrated black garlic fermentation and incubation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the suction hood (3) is fitted with a tray one (17) and a tray two (18). The tray two (18) is located inside the base (2). A large stirring frame (19) is rotatably connected inside the tray one (17), and a small stirring frame (20) is rotatably connected inside the tray two (18). The large stirring frame (19) and the small stirring frame (20) are slidably connected to the suction hood (3).

3. The integrated black garlic fermentation and incubation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A power cord plug (22) is provided on the right side of the device cover (21).

4. The integrated black garlic fermentation and incubation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The partition (9) is located above the waterway (12) and has a water vapor hole (23) through it.

5. The integrated black garlic fermentation and incubation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control panel is provided on the upper surface of the device cover (21).

6. The integrated black garlic fermentation and incubation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The piston (16) is made of silicone and is compatible with the water inlet (24).

7. The integrated black garlic fermentation and incubation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer cover (1) is snapped into the base (2), and the bottom end of the suction hood (3) is inserted into the center of the upper surface of the partition (9).

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