Fermentation device for culturing probiotics

Abstract

The fermentation device for culturing probiotics comprises a tank body, a feeding pipe arranged on the side wall of the top of the tank body, a discharging pipe arranged on the side wall of the bottom of the tank body, an air pipe arranged at the bottom of the tank body, a plurality of air holes formed in the outer wall of the air pipe, an electric heating rod arranged on the inner wall of the tank body, and a stirring rod arranged in the tank body, a transmission device is arranged on the tank body and connected with the stirring rod to drive the stirring rod to circularly move in the circumferential direction and continuously rotate at the same time. Through stirring of the stirring rod, probiotic raw materials and a culture solution are uniformly mixed and are in full contact with oxygen, fermentation growth is carried out at a proper temperature, and the activity and quality of probiotics are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of microbial fermentation, and in particular relates to a fermentation device for culturing probiotics. Background Art

[0002] Probiotics are a type of active microorganisms that can colonize in the human body, change the composition of the host's flora in a certain part, and benefit the host. They promote nutrient absorption and maintain intestinal health by regulating the host's mucosal and systemic immune functions or the balance of intestinal flora, thereby producing a series of health-promoting effects. The fermentation and cultivation of probiotics is a key link in the production of products such as highly active probiotic starter and probiotic fermented milk. Existing probiotic fermentation and cultivation devices mainly inject probiotic raw materials into a culture container, mix the probiotic materials, and add probiotic seeds for fermentation, allowing the microorganisms to grow and reproduce at a suitable temperature. Due to the uneven mixing of probiotic materials, local overheating or overcooling may occur, affecting the activity and quality of the probiotics. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the utility model aims to solve the problem in the prior art that the probiotic materials are unevenly mixed, which may cause local overheating or overcooling and affect the activity and quality of the probiotics.

[0004] To this end, the technical solution adopted is that the utility model is a fermentation device for culturing probiotics, comprising: a tank body, a feed pipe is arranged on the top side wall of the tank body, a discharge pipe is arranged on the bottom side wall of the tank body, an air pipe is arranged at the bottom of the tank body, a plurality of air holes are arranged on the outer wall of the air pipe, an electric heating rod is arranged on the inner wall of the tank body, a stirring rod is arranged in the tank body, and a transmission device is arranged on the tank body, the transmission device is connected to the stirring rod, driving the stirring rod to move in a circular direction while rotating continuously.

[0005] Preferably, the transmission device includes: a transmission box, a transmission box is arranged on the top of the tank body, a rotating tube is rotatably connected to the top wall of the tank body, the lower end of the rotating tube extends into the tank body and is coaxially connected to the turntable, a fixed rod passes through the rotating tube and is rotatably connected to the rotating tube, the upper end of the fixed rod is connected to the top wall of the transmission box, the lower end of the fixed rod is coaxially connected to the fixed gear, the eccentric bottom end of the turntable is rotatably connected to one end of the rotating shaft, the other end of the rotating shaft is connected to the stirring rod, and a first gear is coaxially arranged on the rotating shaft, and the first gear is meshed with the fixed gear.

[0006] Preferably, the upper end of the rotating tube extends into the transmission box and is coaxially connected to the second gear. A motor is provided on the top of the inner wall of the transmission box, and the motor output shaft is coaxially connected downward to the third gear. The third gear is meshed with the second gear.

[0007] Preferably, a sealing cap is threadedly connected to the top end of the feed pipe.

[0008] Preferably, the circumferential outer wall of the turntable is connected to one end of an L-shaped connecting rod, the other end of the L-shaped connecting rod is connected to a scraper, and the scraper is in contact with the inner wall of the tank body.

[0009] Preferably, a valve is provided on the discharge pipe.

[0010] Preferably, an oxygen inlet pipe is provided on the side wall of the tank body, and the oxygen inlet pipe is communicated with the trachea.

[0011] Preferably, a support rod is provided at the bottom end of the tank body.

[0012] The technical solution of the utility model has the following advantages: the stirring rod moves cyclically in a circular direction and rotates continuously at the same time, stirring the probiotic raw materials and the culture solution in the tank evenly, so that the probiotic raw materials and the culture solution are evenly mixed and fully contacted with oxygen, fermented and grown at a suitable temperature, and the activity and quality of the probiotics are improved.

[0013] Other features and advantages of the utility model will be described in the following description, and partly become apparent from the description, or understood by implementing the utility model. The purpose and other advantages of the utility model can be realized and obtained by the structures particularly pointed out in the written description and the drawings.

[0014] The technical solution of the utility model is further described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the meshing of the fixed gear and the first gear in the utility model;

[0018] Among them, 1. tank body; 2. feed pipe; 3. discharge pipe; 4. air pipe; 5. electric heating rod; 6. stirring rod; 7. transmission box; 8. rotating pipe; 9. turntable; 10. fixed rod; 11. fixed gear; 12. rotating shaft; 13. first gear; 14. second gear; 15. motor; 16. third gear; 17. sealing cover; 18. L-shaped connecting rod; 19. scraper; 20. valve; 21. oxygen inlet pipe; 22. support rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] 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.

[0020] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or indirectly on the other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly or indirectly connected to the other component.

[0021] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply 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.

[0022] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0023] The utility model provides a fermentation device for culturing probiotics, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, it includes: a tank body 1, a feed pipe 2 is arranged on the top side wall of the tank body 1, a discharge pipe 3 is arranged on the bottom side wall of the tank body 1, an air pipe 4 is arranged at the bottom of the tank body 1, and a plurality of air holes are arranged on the outer wall of the air pipe 4, an electric heating rod 5 is arranged on the inner wall of the tank body 1, a stirring rod 6 is arranged inside the tank body 1, and a transmission device is arranged on the tank body 1, the transmission device is connected to the stirring rod 6, and drives the stirring rod 6 to move in a circular direction and rotate continuously. A temperature sensor is arranged inside the tank body 1 to monitor the ambient temperature inside the tank body 1, and the power of the electric heating rod 5 is controlled by a controller so that the temperature inside the tank body 1 is maintained within a temperature range suitable for the growth of probiotics.

[0024] The working principle and beneficial technical effects of the above technical solution are as follows: the probiotic raw materials and culture solution are added into the tank body 1 through the feed pipe 2, and then the feed pipe 2 is sealed, and the electric heating rod 5 is started to heat the probiotic raw materials and culture solution in the tank body 1, and the stirring rod 6 is circulated and moved in a circular direction, and is continuously rotated at the same time, so that the probiotic raw materials and culture solution in the tank body 1 are stirred evenly, and oxygen is filled into the culture solution through the air pipe 4, which is conducive to the growth of probiotics. Through the stirring of the stirring rod 6, the probiotic raw materials and culture solution are mixed evenly, and are fully in contact with oxygen, and fermented and grown at a suitable temperature, thereby improving the activity and quality of the probiotics.

[0025] The transmission device includes: a transmission box 7, a transmission box 7 is arranged at the top of the tank body 1, a rotating tube 8 is rotatably connected to the top wall of the tank body 1, the lower end of the rotating tube 8 extends into the tank body 1 and is coaxially connected to the rotating disk 9, a fixed rod 10 passes through the rotating tube 8 and is rotatably connected to the rotating tube 8, the upper end of the fixed rod 10 is connected to the top wall of the transmission box 7, the lower end of the fixed rod 10 is coaxially connected to the fixed gear 11, the eccentric part of the bottom end of the rotating disk 9 is rotatably connected to one end of the rotating shaft 12, the other end of the rotating shaft 12 is connected to the stirring rod 6, and a first gear 13 is coaxially arranged on the rotating shaft 12, and the first gear 13 is meshed with the fixed gear 11. A battery is arranged in the transmission box 7 for powering the electrical appliance.

[0026] The upper end of the rotating tube 8 extends into the transmission box 7 and is coaxially connected to the second gear 14. A motor 15 is provided on the top of the inner wall of the transmission box 7. The output shaft of the motor 15 is coaxially connected downward to the third gear 16. The third gear 16 is meshed with the second gear 14.

[0027] The working principle and beneficial technical effects of the above technical solution are as follows: the motor 15 is started to drive the third gear 16 to rotate, the third gear 16 is meshed with the second gear 14, and the second gear 14 is driven to rotate, and the second gear 14 drives the rotating tube 8, the rotating disk 9 and the rotating shaft 12 to rotate circumferentially around the fixed rod 10. Since the fixed gear 11 remains stationary, the first gear 13 is meshed with the fixed gear 11, so that the first gear 13 rotates around the axis of the rotating shaft 12, driving the stirring rod 6 to move around the circumferential trajectory, and at the same time, it continues to rotate, so as to fully stir the probiotic raw materials and culture solution in the tank body 1, so that the raw materials are evenly mixed.

[0028] In one embodiment, the top of the feed pipe 2 is threadedly connected with a sealing cover 17, which is easy to disassemble and can seal the feed pipe 2. The circumferential outer wall of the turntable 9 is connected to one end of the L-shaped connecting rod 18, and the other end of the L-shaped connecting rod 18 is connected to the scraper 19, and the scraper 19 contacts the inner wall of the tank body 1. The scraper 19 rotates along the inner wall of the tank body 1 to clean the inner wall of the tank body 1 to prevent the probiotic raw materials from accumulating on the tube wall and forming lumps. A valve 20 is provided on the discharge pipe 3 to control the opening or closing of the discharge pipe 3. An oxygen inlet pipe 21 is provided on the side wall of the tank body 1, and the oxygen inlet pipe 21 is connected to the trachea 4, and is connected to the external oxygen tank through the oxygen inlet pipe 21 for oxygen supply. A support rod 22 is provided at the bottom of the tank body 1 to play a supporting role, prevent the tank body 1 from contacting the ground, and reduce the influence of foreign matter on the ground on the growth of probiotics.

[0029] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, the present invention is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A fermentation device for culturing probiotics, characterized in that: include: A tank body (1) is provided with a feed pipe (2) on the top side wall of the tank body (1), a discharge pipe (3) is provided on the bottom side wall of the tank body (1), an air pipe (4) is provided at the bottom of the tank body (1), a plurality of air holes are provided on the outer wall of the air pipe (4), an electric heating rod (5) is provided on the inner wall of the tank body (1), a stirring rod (6) is provided inside the tank body (1), and a transmission device is provided on the tank body (1), the transmission device is connected to the stirring rod (6), and drives the stirring rod (6) to move cyclically in a circumferential direction and to rotate continuously at the same time.

2. A fermentation device for culturing probiotics according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission device comprises: a transmission box (7), the transmission box (7) is arranged at the top of the tank body (1), a rotating tube (8) is rotatably connected to the top wall of the tank body (1), the lower end of the rotating tube (8) extends into the tank body (1) and is coaxially connected to the rotating disk (9), a fixed rod (10) passes through the rotating tube (8) and is rotatably connected to the rotating tube (8), the upper end of the fixed rod (10) is connected to the top wall of the transmission box (7), the lower end of the fixed rod (10) is coaxially connected to the fixed gear (11), the eccentric part of the bottom end of the rotating disk (9) is rotatably connected to one end of a rotating shaft (12), the other end of the rotating shaft (12) is connected to the stirring rod (6), and a first gear (13) is coaxially arranged on the rotating shaft (12), and the first gear (13) is meshed with the fixed gear (11).

3. A fermentation device for culturing probiotics according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end of the rotating tube (8) extends into the transmission box (7) and is coaxially connected to the second gear (14). A motor (15) is arranged on the top of the inner wall of the transmission box (7). The output shaft of the motor (15) is coaxially connected downward to the third gear (16). The third gear (16) is meshed with the second gear (14).

4. A fermentation device for culturing probiotics according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the feed pipe (2) is threadedly connected with a sealing cover (17).

5. A fermentation device for culturing probiotics according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circumferential outer wall of the rotating disk (9) is connected to one end of an L-shaped connecting rod (18), the other end of the L-shaped connecting rod (18) is connected to a scraper (19), and the scraper (19) is in contact with the inner wall of the tank body (1).

6. A fermentation device for culturing probiotics according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge pipe (3) is provided with a valve (20).

7. A fermentation device for culturing probiotics according to claim 1, characterized in that: An oxygen inlet pipe (21) is arranged on the side wall of the tank body (1), and the oxygen inlet pipe (21) is communicated with the air pipe (4).

8. A fermentation device for culturing probiotics according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support rod (22) is provided at the bottom end of the tank body (1).

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