Pushing ratchet wheel for biological fermentation tank

By designing a push ratchet for a biofermenter with motor drive and multi-directional stirring functions, the stirring dead zone problem caused by one-way push ratchet in the prior art is solved, and more efficient microbial metabolic activity and gas transfer efficiency are achieved. .

CN222454997UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-11JINAN QIYING MASCH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202323398529.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-13
Publication Date
2025-02-11
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-13

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Technical Problem

The one-way push ratchet used in existing biofermenters leads to agitation dead zones, affecting the metabolic activity of microorganisms and gas transfer efficiency.

Method used

A push ratchet for biofermentation tank is designed to drive the rotary plate, rotary rod and slider through the motor, drive the pawl to push the ratchet to rotate, and multi-directional stirring is achieved through the active bevel gear and the connecting rod to ensure uniform mixing of the culture medium. .

Benefits of technology

By enhancing the speed of the ratchet and multi-directional stirring design, the stirring dead zone problem is solved, the microbial metabolic activity and gas transfer efficiency are improved, and the uniformity and efficiency of the biological fermentation process are ensured.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ratchet wheels, and discloses a push ratchet wheel for a biological fermentation tank, which comprises a fermentation tank, the right side of the fermentation tank is fixedly connected with a protective block, the left side in the protective block is fixedly connected with a motor I, the driving end of the motor I is fixedly connected with a rotating plate, and the top end of the rotating plate is rotatably connected with a rotating rod; a sliding block is rotatably connected to the top end of the rotating rod, a sliding groove plate is fixedly connected to the right side of the fermentation tank, pawls are rotatably connected to the front end and the rear end of the right side of the sliding block, and springs are fixedly connected to the middles of the right sides of the pawls. According to the utility model, the rotating speed of the ratchet wheel is increased, so that an operator can more finely regulate and control the stirring strength and direction according to specific biological fermentation process requirements, and biological raw materials in the fermentation tank are fully stirred; and nutrient substances, microorganisms and other components in the culture solution can be uniformly mixed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ratchets, in particular to a driving ratchet for a biological fermentation tank. Background Art

[0002] A biofermenter is a container used in the biofermentation process to cultivate microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi or other organisms) to produce useful compounds, such as alcohol, acid, enzymes or drugs. These fermenters are usually designed as closed containers that can control temperature, ventilation, stirring and other conditions required for biological reactions. Some biofermenters will choose to push the ratchet as one of the auxiliary energy sources of the stirring device during use to keep the culture evenly mixed.

[0003] The driving ratchets used in some existing biological fermentation tanks are mostly unidirectional driving and rotating, which has a slow rotation speed and affects the transfer efficiency of gases (such as oxygen) in the culture, resulting in a lack of stirring in some areas and a stirring dead zone, thereby affecting the metabolic activity of microorganisms. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the shortcomings in the prior art and proposes a pushing ratchet for a biological fermentation tank, aiming to improve the problem of a stirring dead zone in the fermentation tank caused by a unidirectional pushing ratchet in the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] The top end of the fermenter is rotatably connected to the auxiliary block, and the bottom end of the auxiliary block is rotatably connected to the auxiliary block, and the bottom end of the auxiliary block is rotatably connected to the auxiliary block.

[0007] Furthermore, the outside of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to two rotating parts, the left and right sides of the outside of the connecting rod are fixedly connected to scraper rods, the inner bottom end of the fermenter is fixedly connected to a filter plate, and the bottom end of the fermenter is fixedly connected to.

[0008] Furthermore, the auxiliary component includes a sleeve, a driven bevel gear and two defoaming rods, the outer part of the sleeve is rotatably connected to the middle part of the support plate, the top end of the sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the driven bevel gear, and the adjacent sides of the two defoaming rods are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the left and right sides of the sleeve.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer left side of the sliding block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding slot plate, and the pawl is meshingly connected to the outer side of the ratchet wheel.

[0010] Furthermore, the left end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the middle part of the supporting block, and the right end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the right side of the inner wall of the protective block.

[0011] Furthermore, the outside of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the inside of the sleeve, and the top end of the outside of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the inside of the driven bevel gear.

[0012] Furthermore, the external teeth of the active bevel gear are meshed with the external teeth of the driven bevel gear, and a feed pipe is fixedly connected to the left top end of the fermentation tank.

[0013] Furthermore, the scraper rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fermentation tank at one side away from the linkage rod, and a protective cover is fixedly connected to the top of the fermentation tank.

[0014] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. In the utility model, the rotation speed of the ratchet is enhanced through the cooperation of the protective block, the motor, the ratchet, the pawl, the active bevel gear and other structures, so that the operator can more finely control the intensity and direction of stirring and adjust it according to the specific requirements of the biological fermentation process.

[0016] 2. In the utility model, through the cooperation of auxiliary blocks, support plates, scraper rods, linkage rods, scraper rods and other structures, the biological raw materials inside the fermentation tank are fully stirred, which can ensure that the nutrients, microorganisms and other components in the culture solution are evenly mixed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 A stereoscopic diagram of a driving ratchet wheel for a biological fermentation tank proposed by the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a driving ratchet wheel for a biological fermentation tank proposed by the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a sleeve for driving a ratchet wheel for a biological fermentation tank proposed by the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 The utility model is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a fermentation tank with a driving ratchet wheel for a biological fermentation tank.

[0021] Legend:

[0022] 1. Fermentation tank; 2. Protective block; 3. Motor 1; 4. Rotating plate; 5. Rotating rod; 6. Sliding block; 7. Slide plate; 8. Ratchet; 9. Spring; 10. Connecting rod; 11. Ratchet; 12. Active bevel gear; 13. Support block; 14. Support plate; 15. Sleeve; 16. Driven bevel gear; 17. Defoaming rod; 18. Auxiliary block; 19. Linking rod; 20. Rotating piece; 21. Scraper rod; 22. Filter plate; 24. Feed pipe; 25. Protective cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-4The utility model provides an embodiment: a pushing ratchet for a biological fermentation tank, including a fermentation tank 1, a protective block 2 is fixedly connected to the right side of the fermentation tank 1, the protective block 2 is designed to prevent dust accumulation and protect the components inside the protective block 2, a motor 3 is fixedly connected to the left side of the inner part of the protective block 2, the protective block 2 supports the motor 3, the driving end of the motor 3 is fixedly connected to a rotating plate 4, the motor 3 starts and drives the rotating plate 4 to rotate, the top of the rotating plate 4 is rotatably connected to a rotating rod 5, the rotating plate 4 rotates and drives the rotating rod 5 to rotate, the top of the rotating rod 5 is rotatably connected to a sliding block 6, the right side of the fermentation tank 1 is fixedly connected to a slide plate 7, the rotating rod 5 rotates and drives the sliding block 6 to slide in the slide plate 7, the front and rear ends of the right side of the sliding block 6 are rotatably connected to ratchet pawls 8, the sliding of the sliding block 6 drives the ratchet pawl 8 to rotate, the middle part of the right side of the ratchet pawl 8 is fixedly connected to a spring 9, the spring 9 The design is to limit the position of the ratchet 8. The left top end of the fermenter 1 is rotatably connected to a connecting rod 10, and the fermenter 1 supports the connecting rod 10 to rotate. The outer right end of the connecting rod 10 is fixedly connected to a ratchet 11. The pawl 8 rotates to push the ratchet 11 to rotate and drive the connecting rod 10 to rotate. The left end of the connecting rod 10 is fixedly connected to an active bevel gear 12, and the rotation of the connecting rod 10 drives the active bevel gear 12 to rotate. The inner top of the fermenter 1 is fixedly connected to a support block 13. The support block 13 is designed to ensure that the connecting rod 10 can rotate stably. The inner top of the fermenter 1 is fixedly connected to a support plate 14, and the middle part of the support plate 14 is rotatably connected to an auxiliary component. The support plate 14 supports the auxiliary component. The top of the fermenter 1 is rotatably connected to an auxiliary block 18, and the bottom end of the auxiliary block 18 is fixedly connected to a connecting rod 19, and the auxiliary block 18 allows the connecting rod 19 to rotate stably.

[0025] refer to Figure 2 The auxiliary components include a sleeve 15, a driven bevel gear 16 and two defoaming rods 17. The outer part of the sleeve 15 is rotatably connected to the middle part of the support plate 14. The support plate 14 prevents the sleeve 15 from falling. The top end of the sleeve 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the driven bevel gear 16. The driven bevel gear 16 cooperates with the active bevel gear 12 to drive the sleeve 15 to rotate. The adjacent sides of the two defoaming rods 17 are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the left and right sides of the sleeve 15. The rotation of the sleeve 15 drives the defoaming rods 17 to rotate.

[0026] refer to Figure 3 The left side of the outside of the slider 6 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide plate 7, and the slide plate 7 allows the slider 6 to slide up and down in a straight line. The pawl 8 is meshed with the outside of the ratchet 11, and the pawl 8 pushes the ratchet 11 to rotate.

[0027] refer to Figure 4The left end of the connecting rod 10 is rotatably connected to the middle part of the supporting block 13, and the right end of the connecting rod 10 is rotatably connected to the right side of the inner wall of the protective block 2. This design is to allow the connecting rod 10 to rotate in a horizontal state. The external teeth of the active bevel gear 12 are meshed with the external teeth of the driven bevel gear 16. The rotation of the active bevel gear 12 drives the driven bevel gear 16 to rotate. The outside of the connecting rod 19 is fixedly connected to the inside of the sleeve 15. The external top of the connecting rod 19 is fixedly connected to the inside of the driven bevel gear 16. The sleeve 15 and the driven bevel gear 16 drive the connecting rod 19 to rotate. The outside of the connecting rod 19 is fixedly connected to two rotating parts 20. The rotation of the connecting rod 19 drives the rotating part 20 to rotate for stirring. The left and right sides of the outside of the connecting rod 19 They are all fixedly connected with a scraper rod 21, and the rotation of the connecting rod 19 drives the scraper rod 21 to rotate. The side of the scraper rod 21 away from the connecting rod 19 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fermenter 1, and the scraper rod 21 scrapes the raw materials on the inner wall of the fermenter 1 to make the biological raw materials better mixed and stirred. The inner bottom end of the fermenter 1 is fixedly connected with a filter plate 22, and the filter plate 22 is designed to filter and purify the taken out liquid. The bottom end of the fermenter 1 is fixedly connected with 23, and the control 23 can open the discharge port at the bottom of the fermenter 1. The left top of the fermenter 1 is fixedly connected with a feed pipe 24, and the feed pipe 24 is designed to add biological raw materials for fermentation. The top of the fermenter 1 is fixedly connected with a protective cover 25, and the protective cover 25 is designed to protect the auxiliary block 18.

[0028] Working principle: First, the user pours the biological raw materials to be fermented from the feed pipe 24 into the fermentation tank 1, and then starts the startable motor 3 to drive the rotating plate 4 to rotate repeatedly for one cycle, driving the rotating rod 5 to rotate and pull the slider 6 to slide up and down on the inner wall of the slide plate 7, and the ratchet 8 on the left and right sides of the slider 6 drives the ratchet 11 to rotate under the sliding drive of the slider 6, and the rotation of the ratchet 11 drives the active bevel gear 12 to rotate under the connection of the connecting rod 10, and the driven bevel gear 16 engaged with the active bevel gear 12 rotates synchronously to drive the linkage rod 19 to rotate, and the linkage rod 19 rotates to drive the rotating part 20 to stir the raw materials inside the fermentation tank 1 to mix and mix, and drive the scraper 21 to scrape the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1, reduce the residue of the raw materials in the fermentation tank 1, and allow the raw materials to be better mixed in the fermentation tank 1. In the process of mixing the raw materials, due to the high degree of stirring, the raw materials will produce a large amount of foam expansion, and the defoaming rod 17 fixed outside the linkage rod 19 will rotate at the position of the mixed liquid level inside the fermentation tank 1 to rotate and eliminate the generated foam to prevent the foam from overflowing.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A driving ratchet for a biological fermentation tank, comprising a fermentation tank (1), characterized in that: The right side of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected to a protection block (2), the left side of the interior of the protection block (2) is fixedly connected to a motor 1 (3), the driving end of the motor 1 (3) is fixedly connected to a rotating plate (4), the top of the rotating plate (4) is rotatably connected to a rotating rod (5), the top of the rotating rod (5) is rotatably connected to a sliding block (6), the right side of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected to a slide plate (7), the front and rear ends of the right side of the sliding block (6) are both rotatably connected to a ratchet (8), the middle part of the right side of the ratchet (8) is fixedly connected to a spring (9), and the fermentation tank (1) The left top end is rotatably connected to a connecting rod (10), the outer right end of the connecting rod (10) is fixedly connected to a ratchet (11), the left end of the connecting rod (10) is fixedly connected to an active bevel gear (12), the inner top end of the fermenter (1) is fixedly connected to a support block (13), the inner top end of the fermenter (1) is fixedly connected to a support plate (14), the middle part of the support plate (14) is rotatably connected to an auxiliary component, the top end of the fermenter (1) is rotatably connected to an auxiliary block (18), and the bottom end of the auxiliary block (18) is fixedly connected to a linkage rod (19).

2. The driving ratchet for a biological fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outside of the connecting rod (19) is fixedly connected to two rotating parts (20), the left and right sides of the outside of the connecting rod (19) are fixedly connected to scraper rods (21), the bottom end of the inside of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected to a filter plate (22), and the bottom end of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected to (23).

3. The driving ratchet for a biological fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary component comprises a sleeve (15), a driven bevel gear (16) and two defoaming rods (17); the outer portion of the sleeve (15) is rotatably connected to the middle portion of the support plate (14); the top end of the sleeve (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the driven bevel gear (16); and the adjacent sides of the two defoaming rods (17) are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the left and right sides of the sleeve (15).

4. The driving ratchet wheel for a biological fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left side of the outside of the sliding block (6) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding slot plate (7), and the ratchet pawl (8) is meshingly connected to the outside of the ratchet wheel (11).

5. The driving ratchet for a biological fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left end of the connecting rod (10) is rotatably connected to the middle part of the supporting block (13), and the right end of the connecting rod (10) is rotatably connected to the right side of the inner wall of the protective block (2).

6. The driving ratchet for a biological fermentation tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outside of the connecting rod (19) is fixedly connected to the inside of the sleeve (15), and the top end of the outside of the connecting rod (19) is fixedly connected to the inside of the driven bevel gear (16).

7. The driving ratchet for a biological fermentation tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: The external teeth of the active bevel gear (12) are meshed with the external teeth of the driven bevel gear (16), and a feed pipe (24) is fixedly connected to the top left side of the fermentation tank (1).

8. The driving ratchet wheel for a biological fermentation tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The scraper rod (21) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fermentation tank (1) at one side away from the linkage rod (19); and a protective cover (25) is fixedly connected to the top of the fermentation tank (1).