Temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation
By designing a temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation including an outer barrel, an insulation barrel and a heating mechanism, the problem of uneven heat in the fermentation tank is solved, uniform control of temperature and humidity in the fermentation tank is achieved, and fermentation quality and efficiency are improved. .
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420728697.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-10
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-10
AI Technical Summary
The existing temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation causes uneven heating of the fermentation tank during the heating process, affecting the fermentation quality.
A temperature and humidity control device including an outer barrel, an insulation barrel and a heating mechanism is designed to achieve uniform heating and humidity control of the fermentation tank through a heating box and a water pump system, and a stirring assembly and humidification assembly ensure full mixing and humidity of raw materials and microorganisms. Stablize.
The uniform control of temperature and humidity in the fermentation tank is achieved, the fermentation quality and efficiency are improved, and the full mixing of raw materials and microorganisms is ensured and the stability of the fermentation environment is ensured.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of microbial fermentation, in particular to a temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation. Background Art
[0002] Solid-state fermentation is a fermentation method in which microorganisms ferment on a solid matrix with no or almost no free water. The solid matrix contains three phases: gas, liquid and solid. That is, the porous solid matrix contains water and water-insoluble substances. The production process of liquor and aged vinegar is a typical solid-state fermentation, which converts sugar in grain into alcohol and then into vinegar. In the process of fermentation using microorganisms, in order to obtain different products, the temperature and humidity of the fermentation need to be controlled, so a temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation is needed.
[0003] The temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation in the prior art usually places the raw materials that require solid-state fermentation into a fermentation tank, and controls the temperature of the fermentation tank through a heating plate, a temperature sensor, etc. However, directly using a heating plate to heat the fermentation tank will cause uneven heating of the fermentation tank, resulting in poor fermentation quality. Utility Model Content
[0004] 1. Technical Problems Solved
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that directly using a heating plate to heat a fermentation tank will result in uneven heating of the fermentation tank, resulting in poor fermentation quality.
[0006] 2. Technical Solution
[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution provided by the utility model is: a temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation, comprising an outer barrel, a sealed tank cover is installed on the upper end of the outer barrel, an insulation barrel is installed on the inner bottom wall of the outer barrel, a cavity is provided on the side wall of the insulation barrel, and a water outlet pipe and a water inlet pipe are respectively connected to one side of the cavity up and down, the water outlet pipe and the water inlet pipe pass through the side wall of the outer barrel and are connected to a heating mechanism, a water pump is provided on the water inlet pipe, a fermentation barrel is placed in the insulation barrel, a stirring assembly and a humidifying assembly are installed on the sealed tank cover, and a temperature and humidity sensor with an output end passing through it is installed on the top of the sealed tank cover.
[0008] Furthermore, the heating mechanism includes a heating box, a lower position of one side of the heating box is connected to the water inlet pipe, a box cover is installed on the top of the heating box, a heater and a temperature sensor with output ends located in the heating box and electrically connected to each other are installed on the box cover, a water storage tank is installed on the upper end of the box cover, a box cover 2 connected to the water outlet pipe is installed on the upper end of the water storage tank, and a delivery pipe connected to the box cover is connected to the front end of the water storage tank.
[0009] Furthermore, the water outlet pipe and the delivery pipe are respectively provided with an electrically controlled valve 1 and an electrically controlled valve 2.
[0010] Furthermore, the outer barrel and the sealed tank cover are made of materials that are not easy to dissipate heat, and the heat preservation barrel and the fermentation barrel are made of materials that are easy to dissipate heat.
[0011] Furthermore, the outer diameter of the fermentation barrel is consistent with the inner diameter of the insulation barrel, and the top of the fermentation barrel is provided with a ring plate located at the top of the insulation barrel, and a pair of handles are installed on the ring plate.
[0012] Furthermore, the stirring assembly includes a motor installed on the top of the sealed tank cover, the bottom output end of the motor is connected to a rotating shaft passing through the sealed tank cover, a plurality of sleeves are sleeved and fixed on the rotating shaft, a pair of connecting rods are symmetrically provided on the sleeves, and the ends of the plurality of connecting rods are connected to U-shaped stirring plates in contact with the inner wall of the fermentation barrel.
[0013] Furthermore, the humidification component includes a water pump 2 installed on the top of the sealed tank cover, the input end of the water pump 2 is connected to an external clean water source, and the output end of the water pump 2 passes through the sealed tank cover and is connected to an atomizing nozzle located on one side of the fermentation barrel.
[0014] Furthermore, a temperature and humidity sensor with an output end passing through it is installed at the top of the sealed tank cover, and a control panel electrically connected to the temperature and humidity sensor, water pump 2, heater, temperature sensor, water pump, and stirring assembly is installed at the top of the sealed tank cover.
[0015] 3. Beneficial Effects
[0016] The advantages of the utility model compared with the prior art are:
[0017] 1. Put the raw materials and microorganisms that need solid-state fermentation into the fermentation barrel. When the temperature and humidity sensor senses that the temperature in the outer barrel has dropped, the heating mechanism heats the water at the appropriate temperature and transports it to the cavity in the insulation barrel, and the cooled water in the cavity is discharged to achieve temperature control of microbial fermentation.
[0018] 2. The hot water circulating in the cavity of the insulation barrel heats the fermentation barrel evenly, ensuring the fermentation quality of the raw materials in the fermentation barrel.
[0019] 3. The U-shaped stirring plate of the stirring assembly rotates and stirs the raw materials and microorganisms in the fermentation barrel, so that the raw materials and microorganisms are fully mixed and contacted with the environment outside the fermentation barrel, thereby improving the efficiency of microbial fermentation.
[0020] 4. When the temperature and humidity sensor senses that the humidity in the outer barrel decreases, water pump 2 and the atomizing nozzle cooperate to extract clean water from the outside and spray atomized water mist into the outer barrel to humidify the external environment of the fermentation barrel. When the temperature and humidity sensor senses that the humidity in the outer barrel is appropriate, water pump 2 is turned off to achieve humidity control of microbial fermentation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] Figure 1 It is the overall structure diagram of the utility model.
[0022] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the heating mechanism of the utility model.
[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of a fermentation barrel of the present utility model.
[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of a stirring component and a humidifying component of the utility model.
[0025] As shown in the figure: 1. Outer barrel; 2. Sealed tank cover; 3. Insulated barrel; 301. Cavity; 4. Water outlet pipe; 5. Water inlet pipe; 6. Heating mechanism; 7. Water pump; 8. Fermentation barrel; 9. Stirring assembly; 10. Humidification assembly; 11. Heating box; 12. Box cover; 13. Heater; 14. Temperature sensor; 15. Water storage tank; 16. Box cover 2; 17. Delivery pipe; 18. Electric control valve 1; 19. Electric control valve 2; 20. Handle; 21. Motor; 22. Rotating shaft; 23. Sleeve; 24. Connecting rod; 25. U-shaped stirring plate; 26. Water pump 2; 27. Atomizing nozzle; 28. Temperature and humidity sensor; 29. Control panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.
[0027] Embodiment 1
[0028] Combined with Figure 1 A temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation, comprising an outer barrel 1, a sealed tank cover 2 is installed on the upper end of the outer barrel 1, a heat preservation barrel 3 is installed on the inner bottom wall of the outer barrel 1, a cavity 301 is provided on the side wall of the heat preservation barrel 3, and a water outlet pipe 4 and a water inlet pipe 5 are respectively connected to one side of the cavity 301, and the water outlet pipe 4 and the water inlet pipe 5 pass through the side wall of the outer barrel 1 and are connected to a heating mechanism 6, a water pump 7 is provided on the water inlet pipe 5, a fermentation barrel 8 is placed in the heat preservation barrel 3, a stirring component 9 and a humidifying component 10 are installed on the sealed tank cover 2, and a temperature and humidity sensor 28 with an output end passing through it is installed on the top of the sealed tank cover 2.
[0029] In combination with the above structure, the raw materials that need solid-state fermentation are placed in the fermentation barrel 8 for fermentation, the water at a suitable temperature is heated by the heating mechanism 6 and transported to the cavity 301 in the insulation barrel 3, the fermentation barrel 8 is evenly heated by the insulation barrel 3, and the fermentation barrel 8 is stirred by the stirring component 9, and the outer barrel 1 is humidified by the humidification component 10, so as to control the temperature and humidity in the outer barrel 1 and ensure the fermentation quality of the raw materials in the fermentation barrel 8.
[0030] Combined with Figure 2 The heating mechanism 6 includes a heating box 11, one side of the heating box 11 is connected to the water inlet pipe 5 at a lower position, a box cover 12 is installed on the top of the heating box 11, a heater 13 and a temperature sensor 14 are installed on the box cover 12, the output end of which is located in the heating box 11 and is electrically connected to each other, a water storage tank 15 is installed on the upper end of the box cover 12, a box cover 2 16 connected to the water outlet pipe 4 is installed on the upper end of the water storage tank 15, a delivery pipe 17 connected to the box cover 12 is connected to the front end of the water storage tank 15, and the water outlet pipe 4 and the delivery pipe 17 are respectively provided with an electric control valve 1 18 and an electric control valve 2 19.
[0031] In combination with the above structure, when the heating mechanism 6 is used, the water in the heating box 11 is heated by the heater 13. When the temperature sensor 14 senses that the water has reached a suitable temperature, the heater 13 is controlled to stop heating, and the hot water is transported to the cavity 301 in the insulation barrel 3 through the water pump 7 and the water inlet pipe 5. When the temperature and humidity sensor 28 senses that the temperature has dropped, the above steps are repeated to transport the hot water to the cavity 301, and the electric control valve 18 is opened to discharge the cooled water into the water storage tank 15 through the outlet pipe 4. After the hot water is transported, the electric control valve 18 is closed, the electric control valve 2 19 is opened, and the cold water is transported to the heating box 11 through the delivery pipe 17 for heating.
[0032] Combined with Figure 1 The outer barrel 1 and the sealed tank cover 2 are made of materials that are not easy to dissipate heat, and the insulation barrel 3 and the fermentation barrel 8 are made of materials that are easy to dissipate heat.
[0033] The heat is transferred to the fermentation barrel 8 through the heat preservation barrel 3, and the heat loss due to heat leakage to the outside is reduced through the cooperation of the outer barrel 1 and the sealed tank cover 2.
[0034] Combined with Figure 3 The outer diameter of the fermentation barrel 8 is consistent with the inner diameter of the insulation barrel 3. The top of the fermentation barrel 8 is provided with a ring plate 801 located at the top of the insulation barrel 3. A pair of handles 20 are installed on the ring plate 801, and the fermentation barrel 8 is taken and placed by the handles 20.
[0035] Combined with Figure 4The stirring assembly 9 includes a motor 21 installed on the top of the sealed tank cover 2, and the bottom output end of the motor 21 is connected to a rotating shaft 22 passing through the sealed tank cover 2, and a plurality of sleeves 23 are sleeved and fixed on the rotating shaft 22, and a pair of connecting rods 24 are symmetrically provided on the sleeves 23, and the ends of the plurality of connecting rods 24 are connected to U-shaped stirring plates 25 that contact the inner wall of the fermentation barrel 8.
[0036] In combination with the above structure, when the stirring assembly 9 is in use, the motor 21 drives the rotating shaft 22 to rotate, so that the sleeve 23 drives the connecting rod 24 to rotate, so that the U-shaped stirring plate 25 stirs the raw materials in the fermentation barrel 8, so that the raw materials and microorganisms are fully mixed and contacted with the external environment of the fermentation barrel 8, thereby improving the efficiency of microbial fermentation.
[0037] Embodiment 2
[0038] Based on the first embodiment, combined with the attached Figure 4 The humidifying assembly 10 includes a water pump 26 installed on the top of the sealed tank cover 2. The input end of the water pump 26 is connected to an external clean water source, and the output end of the water pump 26 passes through the sealed tank cover 2 and is connected to an atomizing nozzle 27 located on one side of the fermentation barrel 8.
[0039] In combination with the above structure, when the humidifying component 10 is used, clean water from the outside is extracted through the water pump 26 and transported to the atomizing nozzle 27, and atomized water mist is sprayed out through the atomizing nozzle 27 to humidify the external environment of the fermentation barrel 8.
[0040] Combined with Figure 1 A temperature and humidity sensor 28 with an output end passing through it is installed on the top of the sealed tank cover 2. A control panel 29 electrically connected to the temperature and humidity sensor 28, a water pump 26, a heater 13, a temperature sensor 14, a water pump 7, and a stirring assembly 9 is installed on the top of the sealed tank cover 2 for easy control.
[0041] The specific usage is as follows:
[0042] The raw materials and microorganisms that need solid-state fermentation are placed in the fermentation barrel 8 for fermentation, and water of suitable temperature is heated by the heating mechanism 6 and transported to the cavity 301 in the heat preservation barrel 3. The heat preservation barrel 3 heats the fermentation barrel 8 evenly, and the fermentation barrel 8 is stirred by the stirring component 9. The outer barrel 1 is humidified by the humidification component 10, so as to control the temperature and humidity in the outer barrel 1 and ensure the fermentation quality of the raw materials in the fermentation barrel 8;
[0043] When the temperature and humidity sensor 28 senses that the temperature in the outer barrel 1 decreases, the water in the heating box 11 is heated by the heater 13. When the temperature sensor 14 senses that the water has reached a suitable temperature, the heater 13 is controlled to stop heating, and the hot water is transported to the cavity 301 in the insulation barrel 3 through the water pump 7 and the water inlet pipe 5, and the electric control valve 1 18 is opened, and the cooled water is automatically discharged into the water storage tank 15 through the water outlet pipe 4. After the hot water is transported, the electric control valve 1 18 is closed, the electric control valve 2 19 is opened, and the cold water is transported to the heating box 11 through the delivery pipe 17 for heating. The above steps are repeated to achieve temperature control of microbial fermentation.
[0044] When the temperature and humidity sensor 28 senses that the humidity in the outer barrel 1 decreases, the water pump 26 draws clean water from the outside and transports it to the atomizing nozzle 27, which sprays atomized water mist to humidify the external environment of the fermentation barrel 8. When the temperature and humidity sensor 28 senses that the humidity in the outer barrel 1 is appropriate, the water pump 26 is turned off to achieve humidity control of microbial fermentation.
[0045] The above describes the utility model and its implementation methods, which are not restrictive. The drawings show only one implementation method of the utility model, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In short, if ordinary technicians in this field are inspired by it and design structural methods and embodiments similar to the technical solution without creativity without departing from the purpose of the invention of the utility model, they should all fall within the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation, comprising an outer barrel (1), a sealed can lid (2) being installed at the upper end of the outer barrel (1), characterized in that: A heat preservation barrel (3) is installed on the inner bottom wall of the outer barrel (1), and a cavity (301) is provided on the side wall of the heat preservation barrel (3). A water outlet pipe (4) and a water inlet pipe (5) are respectively connected to one side of the cavity (301) at the top and the bottom. The water outlet pipe (4) and the water inlet pipe (5) pass through the side wall of the outer barrel (1) and are connected to a heating mechanism (6). A water pump (7) is provided on the water inlet pipe (5). A fermentation barrel (8) is placed in the heat preservation barrel (3), and a stirring component (9) and a humidifying component (10) are installed on the sealed tank cover (2). A temperature and humidity sensor (28) with an output end passing through the sealed tank cover (2) is installed on the top of the sealed tank cover (2).
2. A temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating mechanism (6) comprises a heating box (11), one side of the heating box (11) is connected to the water inlet pipe (5) at a lower position, a box cover (12) is installed at the top of the heating box (11), a heater (13) and a temperature sensor (14) are installed on the box cover (12), the output end of which is located in the heating box (11) and is electrically connected to each other, a water storage tank (15) is installed on the upper end of the box cover (12), a box cover 2 (16) connected to the water outlet pipe (4) is installed on the upper end of the water storage tank (15), and a delivery pipe (17) connected to the box cover (12) is connected to the front end of the water storage tank (15).
3. A temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water outlet pipe (4) and the delivery pipe (17) are respectively provided with an electric control valve 1 (18) and an electric control valve 2 (19).
4. A temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer barrel (1) and the sealed tank cover (2) are made of materials that are not easy to dissipate heat, and the heat-insulating barrel (3) and the fermentation barrel (8) are made of materials that are easy to dissipate heat.
5. The temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the fermentation barrel (8) is consistent with the inner diameter of the insulation barrel (3), and the top of the fermentation barrel (8) is provided with a ring plate (801) located at the top of the insulation barrel (3), and a pair of handles (20) are installed on the ring plate (801).
6. A temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly (9) comprises a motor (21) mounted on the top of the sealed tank cover (2); the bottom output end of the motor (21) is connected to a rotating shaft (22) passing through the sealed tank cover (2); a plurality of sleeves (23) are sleeved and fixed on the rotating shaft (22); a pair of connecting rods (24) are symmetrically arranged on the sleeves (23); and the ends of the plurality of connecting rods (24) are connected to U-shaped stirring plates (25) in contact with the inner wall of the fermentation barrel (8).
7. A temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The humidifying assembly (10) comprises a water pump 2 (26) installed at the top of the sealed tank cover (2), the input end of the water pump 2 (26) is connected to an external clean water source, and the output end of the water pump 2 (26) passes through the sealed tank cover (2) and is connected to an atomizing nozzle (27) located on one side of the fermentation barrel (8).
8. A temperature and humidity control device for microbial fermentation according to claim 7, characterized in that: A control panel (29) electrically connected to a temperature and humidity sensor (28), a second water pump (26), a heater (13), a temperature sensor (14), a water pump (7), and a stirring assembly (9) is installed on the top of the sealed tank cover (2).