Temperature-adjustable microbial incubator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a microbiological incubator with adjustable temperature, which belongs to the technical field of microbiological culture and comprises an incubator body, a heating wire is arranged at the bottom of the inner side of the incubator body, a partition plate is arranged at the bottom of the incubator body along the heating wire, a cooling coil is arranged at the top of the incubator body, and a circulating component is arranged at the top end of the incubator body. The circulating assembly comprises a water pump and a storage box, the water suction end of the water pump is connected with the storage box, the water drainage end of the water pump is connected with one end of a cooling coil, and the other end of the cooling coil is connected with the bottom of the storage box; a baffle is arranged at the top of the box body along the lower portion of the cooling coil, the middle of the baffle is connected with a circulating fan, flow channels are arranged on the two sides of the box body, the bottom space of the box body and the top space of the box body are communicated through the flow channels, and when the circulating fan works, air at the bottom of the box body is pumped to the top of the box body through the flow channels and exhausted. The heating wire is arranged at the bottom of the box body, and the cooling coil is arranged at the top of the box body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of microbial cultivation, and in particular relates to a temperature-adjustable microbial cultivation box. Background Art

[0002] Microbial culture is a critical basic work in many fields such as microbiological research, medical testing, and biopharmaceuticals. Traditional microbial incubators have many limitations such as poor practicality. Therefore, some new types of microbial incubators have appeared on the market.

[0003] For example, the utility model patent with publication number CN218507790U discloses a microbial incubator, including a main body, a plurality of heat insulation boards fixedly installed in the main body, and top plates are connected to the top ends of the heat insulation boards, culture tanks are slidably connected between the heat insulation boards, a control interface is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the main body, and a temperature regulating device is connected and installed in the culture tank, a cross bar is fixedly installed in the main body, and a screw is rotatably connected in the cross bar, a moving block is threadedly connected to the outer side of the screw, and a connecting frame is fixedly installed between the moving blocks, a telescopic motor is connected and installed in the connecting frame, and a lifting frame is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the telescopic motor, an electron microscope is connected and installed at the bottom of the lifting frame, a sealing plate is connected to one side of the main body by a hinge, and a baffle is connected to one side of the sealing plate by a hinge, and an observation window is provided in the sealing plate.

[0004] The microbial incubator provided by the above patent can observe microorganisms without taking them out during use, and can place different microorganisms, which solves the problem of poor practicality of traditional microbial incubators. Most of the existing microbial incubators on the market are equipped with a heating mechanism, but many are not equipped with a cooling mechanism, which results in the temperature being unable to drop quickly after exceeding the set temperature. At the same time, most of the existing microbial incubators on the market do not have an air circulation mechanism, which is not conducive to uniform heat distribution inside the microbial incubator. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a temperature-adjustable microbial incubator to solve the problem mentioned in the above background technology that many existing microbial incubators are not provided with a cooling mechanism, resulting in the temperature being unable to be quickly lowered after exceeding the set temperature, and the existing microbial incubators do not have an air circulation mechanism, which is not conducive to uniform heat distribution inside the microbial incubator.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions

[0007] A temperature-adjustable microbial incubator comprises a box body, wherein the box body is provided with a heating wire, a cooling coil and a circulation component, wherein a partition plate is provided in the box body above the heating wire; the circulation component comprises a water pump and a storage box, wherein the water suction end of the water pump is connected to the storage box, the discharge end of the water pump is connected to one end of the cooling coil, and the other end of the cooling coil is connected to the storage box; a baffle is arranged in the box body near the cooling coil, wherein the baffle is connected to a circulation fan, flow channels are arranged on both sides of the box body, wherein the flow channels connect the bottom space of the box body with the top space of the box body, and wherein the circulation fan draws air from the bottom of the box body to the top through the flow channels and discharges the air when the circulation fan is working; an adapter ring is arranged at the top of the circulation fan, wherein the adapter ring is threadedly connected to the top of the box body, a second connecting line is arranged on the side of the circulation fan, a second connecting plug is arranged at the end of the second connecting line, and the second connecting plug is electrically connected to the box body.

[0008] Preferably, a box door is hinged at the front opening of the box body, and an observation window is provided in the middle of the box door, and a handle is provided on the side of the outer side of the box door that is not hinged to the box body.

[0009] Preferably, a control panel is provided at the bottom of the box; a supporting ring is provided at the inner side of the box near the bottom, a wire is provided at the bottom of the side of the box, an electrical plug is provided at the end of the wire, and a connecting slot is provided at the top of the box.

[0010] Preferably, a frame is provided on the edge of the partition plate, and the frame abuts against the upper surface of the supporting ring.

[0011] Preferably, both ends of the cooling coil are provided with external tubes, the external tubes protrude out of the box body, and a transfer cap is provided at one end of the external tube protruding out of the box body.

[0012] Preferably, a mounting foot is provided at the bottom of the water pump, and bolts pass through the mounting foot to fix the water pump to the top of the box body. A first connecting line is provided at the top of the water pump, and a first connecting plug is provided at the end of the first connecting line, and the first connecting plug is electrically connected to the box body.

[0013] Preferably, fixing feet are symmetrically provided on both sides of the bottom of the storage box, a plurality of fixing holes are provided on the fixing feet, a sealing cover is provided at the top opening of the storage box, a guide tube is provided at the bottom of the side of the storage box, and the guide tube is communicated with the interior of the storage box.

[0014] Preferably, a tray is further included, and limiting rods are symmetrically provided on both sides of the box body, and both sides of the tray are against the limiting rods.

[0015] Preferably, a plurality of holes are provided on the tray, and a grip is provided at the front end of the tray.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] 1. The utility model provides a heating wire at the bottom of the box and a cooling coil at the top of the box. The heating wire can raise the temperature inside the box to a set temperature. The cooling coil is convenient for cooling the air inside the box when the temperature inside the box exceeds the set temperature. At the same time, the circulating fan can drive the air inside the box to circulate, ensuring that the heat inside the box can be evenly distributed, providing a better growth environment for microorganisms.

[0018] 2. The utility model provides a tray inside the box body, and the tray can be used to support multiple culture dishes, which facilitates the stability of the culture dishes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model as a whole at the front oblique downward angle;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model as a whole at the front end oblique upward viewing angle;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box of the utility model at the front oblique downward angle;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model when the rear end of the box is cut open from an oblique top view;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the partition plate of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooling coil of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the circulation component of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tray of the utility model;

[0027] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the circulation fan of the utility model.

[0028] In the figure: 1. Box body; 11. Box door; 12. Observation window; 13. Handle; 14. Control panel; 15. Heating wire; 151. Support ring; 16. Limit rod; 17. Wire; 18. Power plug; 19. Communication slot; 191. Flow channel; 2. Partition plate; 21. Frame; 3. Cooling coil; 31. External pipe; 32. Adapter cap; 4. Circulation component; 41. Water pump; 411. Mounting foot; 412. First communication line; 413. First communication plug; 42. Storage box; 421. Cover; 422. Fixed foot; 423. Fixed hole; 424. Guide tube; 5. Tray; 51. Hole; 52. Grip; 6. Circulation fan; 61. Adapter ring; 62. Second communication line; 63. Second communication plug. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] 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.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 A temperature-adjustable microorganism incubator comprises a box body 1, wherein a heating wire 15 is provided at the bottom of the inner side of the box body 1, and the heating wire 15 is used to heat the inside of the box body 1. A partition plate 2 is provided at the bottom of the box body 1 along the top of the heating wire 15, and the partition plate 2 is convenient for separating the heating wire 15 from other spaces of the box body 1. A cooling coil 3 is provided on the top of the box body 1, and a circulation component 4 is provided at the top of the box body 1. The circulation component 4 comprises a water pump 41 and a storage box 42. The water suction end of the water pump 41 is connected to the storage box 42, and the drainage end of the water pump 41 is connected to one end of the cooling coil 3, and the other end of the cooling coil 3 is connected to the bottom of the storage box 42; the cooling coil 3 cooperates with the water pump 41 and the storage box 42 to facilitate cooling the inside of the box body 1, and to facilitate quickly lowering the temperature when the temperature inside the box body 1 exceeds the set value. A baffle is provided at the top of the box 1 below the cooling coil 3, and a circulation fan 6 is connected to the middle of the baffle. The baffle is convenient for separating the cooling coil 3 and the space in the middle of the box 1, facilitating the installation of the circulation fan 6, and facilitating the air circulation inside the box 1. Flow channels 191 are provided on both sides of the box 1, and the flow channels 191 connect the bottom space of the box 1 with the top space of the box 1. When the circulation fan 6 is working, the air at the bottom of the box 1 is drawn to the top of the box 1 through the flow channels 191 and discharged.

[0032] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 A door 11 is hinged at the front opening of the box body 1, and an observation window 12 is provided in the middle of the door 11. The door 11 cooperates with the observation window 12 to facilitate observation of the culture dish inside the box body 1 and the state of the culture dish. A handle 13 is provided on the side of the outer side of the door 11 that is not hinged to the box body 1. The handle 13 is convenient for opening and closing the door 11. A control panel 14 is provided at the bottom of the box body 1; the control panel 14 is convenient for controlling the operation of the entire incubator. A supporting ring 151 is provided near the bottom of the inner side of the box body 1, and the supporting ring 151 is convenient for supporting the partition plate 2. A wire 17 is provided at the bottom of the side of the box body 1, and an electrical plug 18 is provided at the end of the wire 17. The wire 17 and the electrical plug 18 are convenient for powering on the inside of the box body 1. A connecting slot 19 is provided at the top of the box body 1. The connecting slot 19 is convenient for electrical connection between the top of the box body 1 and the circulation component 4.

[0033] See also Figure 5 A frame 21 is provided at the edge of the partition plate 2 , and the frame 21 abuts against the upper surface of the supporting ring 151 ; this structure facilitates the partition plate 2 to be stabilized inside the box body 1 .

[0034] See also Figure 6 Both ends of the cooling coil 3 are provided with external tubes 31, the external tubes 31 protrude out of the box body 1, and one end of the external tube 31 protruding out of the box body 1 is provided with a conversion cap 32; the cooperation of the external tube 31 and the conversion cap 32 is convenient for connecting the cooling coil 3 with the circulation component 4, and convenient for the cooling medium to circulate inside the cooling coil 3.

[0035] See also Figure 7 , a mounting foot 411 is provided at the bottom of the water pump 41, and a bolt passes through the mounting foot 411 to fix the water pump 41 to the top of the box body 1, thereby ensuring the stability of the water pump 41. A first communication line 412 is provided at the top of the water pump 41, and a first communication plug 413 is provided at the end of the first communication line 412. The first communication plug 413 is electrically connected to the box body 1, so that the box body 1 can control the operation of the water pump 41 through the control panel 14. Fixed feet 422 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the bottom of the storage box 42, and a plurality of fixing holes 423 are provided on the fixed feet 422. The cooperation between the fixed feet 422 and the fixing holes 423 is convenient for fixing the storage box 42 by bolts. A cover 421 is provided at the top opening of the storage box 42, and the cover 421 is convenient for blocking the top opening of the storage box 42. A guide pipe 424 is provided at the bottom of the side of the storage box 42, and the guide pipe 424 is communicated with the inside of the storage box 42. This structure is convenient for the operation and use of the guide pipe 424.

[0036] See also Figure 8A transfer ring 61 is provided on the top of the circulation fan 6, and the transfer ring 61 is threadedly connected to the top of the box body 1, which is convenient for the operation and use of the circulation fan 6. A second communication line 62 is provided on the side of the circulation fan 6, and a second communication plug 63 is provided at the end of the second communication line 62. The second communication plug 63 is electrically connected to the box body 1, which is convenient for controlling the operation of the circulation fan 6 through the control panel 14.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 A temperature-adjustable microorganism incubator comprises a box body 1, wherein a heating wire 15 is provided at the bottom of the inner side of the box body 1, and the heating wire 15 is used to heat the inside of the box body 1. A partition plate 2 is provided at the bottom of the box body 1 along the top of the heating wire 15, and the partition plate 2 is convenient for separating the heating wire 15 from other spaces of the box body 1. A cooling coil 3 is provided on the top of the box body 1, and a circulation component 4 is provided at the top of the box body 1. The circulation component 4 comprises a water pump 41 and a storage box 42. The water suction end of the water pump 41 is connected to the storage box 42, and the drainage end of the water pump 41 is connected to one end of the cooling coil 3, and the other end of the cooling coil 3 is connected to the bottom of the storage box 42; the cooling coil 3 cooperates with the water pump 41 and the storage box 42 to facilitate cooling the inside of the box body 1, and to facilitate quickly lowering the temperature when the temperature inside the box body 1 exceeds the set value. A baffle is provided at the top of the box 1 below the cooling coil 3, and a circulation fan 6 is connected to the middle of the baffle. The baffle is convenient for separating the cooling coil 3 and the space in the middle of the box 1, convenient for installing the circulation fan 6, and also convenient for air circulation inside the box 1. Flow channels 191 are provided on both sides of the box 1, and the flow channels 191 connect the bottom space of the box 1 with the top space of the box 1. When the circulation fan 6 is working, the air at the bottom of the box 1 is drawn to the top of the box 1 through the flow channels 191 and discharged.

[0039] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 A door 11 is hinged at the front opening of the box body 1, and an observation window 12 is provided in the middle of the door 11. The door 11 cooperates with the observation window 12 to facilitate observation of the culture dish inside the box body 1 and the state of the culture dish. A handle 13 is provided on the side of the outer side of the door 11 that is not hinged to the box body 1. The handle 13 is convenient for opening and closing the door 11. A control panel 14 is provided at the bottom of the box body 1; the control panel 14 is convenient for controlling the operation of the entire incubator. A supporting ring 151 is provided near the bottom of the inner side of the box body 1, and the supporting ring 151 is convenient for supporting the partition plate 2. A wire 17 is provided at the bottom of the side of the box body 1, and an electrical plug 18 is provided at the end of the wire 17. The wire 17 and the electrical plug 18 are convenient for powering on the inside of the box body 1. A connecting slot 19 is provided at the top of the box body 1. The connecting slot 19 is convenient for electrical connection between the top of the box body 1 and the circulation component 4.

[0040] See also Figure 5 A frame 21 is provided at the edge of the partition plate 2 , and the frame 21 abuts against the upper surface of the supporting ring 151 ; this structure facilitates the partition plate 2 to be stabilized inside the box body 1 .

[0041] See also Figure 6 Both ends of the cooling coil 3 are provided with external tubes 31, the external tubes 31 protrude out of the box body 1, and one end of the external tube 31 protruding out of the box body 1 is provided with a conversion cap 32; the cooperation of the external tube 31 and the conversion cap 32 is convenient for connecting the cooling coil 3 with the circulation component 4, and convenient for the cooling medium to circulate inside the cooling coil 3.

[0042] See also Figure 7 , a mounting foot 411 is provided at the bottom of the water pump 41, and a bolt passes through the mounting foot 411 to fix the water pump 41 to the top of the box body 1, thereby ensuring the stability of the water pump 41. A first communication line 412 is provided at the top of the water pump 41, and a first communication plug 413 is provided at the end of the first communication line 412. The first communication plug 413 is electrically connected to the box body 1, so that the box body 1 can control the operation of the water pump 41 through the control panel 14. Fixed feet 422 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the bottom of the storage box 42, and a plurality of fixing holes 423 are provided on the fixed feet 422. The cooperation between the fixed feet 422 and the fixing holes 423 is convenient for fixing the storage box 42 by bolts. A cover 421 is provided at the top opening of the storage box 42, and the cover 421 is convenient for blocking the top opening of the storage box 42. A guide pipe 424 is provided at the bottom of the side of the storage box 42, and the guide pipe 424 is communicated with the inside of the storage box 42. This structure is convenient for the operation and use of the guide pipe 424.

[0043] See also Figure 8 A transfer ring 61 is provided on the top of the circulation fan 6, and the transfer ring 61 is threadedly connected to the top of the box body 1, which is convenient for the operation and use of the circulation fan 6. A second communication line 62 is provided on the side of the circulation fan 6, and a second communication plug 63 is provided at the end of the second communication line 62. The second communication plug 63 is electrically connected to the box body 1, which is convenient for controlling the operation of the circulation fan 6 through the control panel 14.

[0044] See also Figure 1 and Figure 3 , and also includes a tray 5, and limiting rods 16 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the box body 1, and both sides of the tray 5 are against the top of the limiting rods 16; this structure facilitates the stable placement of the tray 5 and also facilitates the tray 5 to stably support the culture dish.

[0045] See also Fig. 9 The tray 5 is provided with a plurality of sleeve holes 51, which are convenient for the bottom of the culture dish to be inserted therein. A grip 52 is provided at the front end of the tray 5, which is convenient for pulling the tray 5, and is convenient for the disassembly and use of the tray 5.

[0046] Working principle: When in use, the temperature inside the box 1 is raised to the set temperature according to the use requirements, and the box 1 is integrated with a temperature sensor, through which the temperature inside the box 1 can be sensed; then the culture dish with microorganisms is placed on the tray 5, and the tray 5 is inserted into the box 1; then the door 11 is closed to allow the microorganisms to grow in the incubator. When the temperature inside the box 1 is higher than the set temperature, the circulation component 4 is started, and the cooling medium is driven to circulate through the water pump 41, and at the same time, the circulation fan 6 drives the air inside the box 1 through the cooling coil 3, so that the temperature inside the box 1 can be quickly reduced to the set temperature. After the temperature reaches the set temperature, the operation of the circulation component 4 can be stopped. When the temperature is lower than the set temperature, the output power interface of the heating wire 15 is increased.

[0047] To sum up, compared with the prior art, the present application provides a heating wire 15 at the bottom of the box 1 and a cooling coil 3 at the top of the box 1. The heating wire 15 can raise the temperature inside the box 1 to a set temperature. The cooling coil 3 is convenient for cooling the air inside the box 1 when the temperature inside the box 1 exceeds the set temperature. At the same time, the circulating fan 6 can drive the air circulation inside the box 1 to ensure that the heat inside the box 1 can be evenly distributed, providing a better culture environment for microorganisms.

[0048] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A temperature-adjustable microbial incubator, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The box (1) is provided with a heating wire (15) and a cooling coil (3), wherein the heating wire (15) is located at the bottom of the box (1), and the cooling coil (3) is arranged at the top of the box (1); a partition plate (2) is provided in the box (1) above the heating wire (15); a circulation component (4) is provided at the top of the box (1), and the circulation component (4) comprises a water pump (41) and a storage box (42); a water suction end of the water pump (41) is connected to the storage box (42), a water discharge end of the water pump (41) is connected to one end of the cooling coil (3), and the other end of the cooling coil (3) is connected to the storage box (42); a portion of the box (1) near the cooling coil (15) is provided with a partition plate (2); a portion of the box (1) near the cooling coil (15) is provided with a circulation component (4) at the top of the box (1), and the circulation component (4) comprises a water pump (41) and a storage box (42); (3) a baffle is provided, the baffle being connected to a circulation fan (6); flow channels (191) are provided on both sides of the box (1); the flow channels (191) connect the bottom space of the box (1) with the top space of the box (1); when the circulation fan (6) is in operation, the air at the bottom of the box (1) is drawn to the top through the flow channels (191); an adapter ring (61) is provided at the top of the circulation fan (6); the adapter ring (61) is threadedly connected to the top of the box (1); a second communication line (62) is provided on the side of the circulation fan (6); a second communication plug (63) is provided at the end of the second communication line (62); the second communication plug (63) is electrically connected to the box (1).

2. A temperature-adjustable microbial incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A box door (11) is hingedly connected to the front opening of the box body (1), and an observation window (12) is provided in the middle of the box door (11). A handle (13) is provided on the side of the outer side of the box door (11) that is not hinged to the box body (1).

3. A temperature-adjustable microbial incubator according to claim 2, characterized in that: A control panel (14) is provided at the bottom of the box (1); a supporting ring (151) is provided at a position near the bottom of the inner side of the box (1); a wire (17) is provided at the bottom of the side of the box (1); an electrical plug (18) is provided at the end of the wire (17); and a communication slot (19) is provided at the top of the box (1).

4. The temperature-adjustable microbial incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge of the partition plate (2) is provided with a frame (21), and the frame (21) abuts against the upper surface of the supporting ring (151).

5. The temperature-adjustable microbial incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the cooling coil (3) are provided with external pipes (31), the external pipes (31) protrude out of the box body (1), and one end of the external pipe (31) protruding out of the box body (1) is provided with a transfer cap (32).

6. The temperature-adjustable microbial incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting foot (411) is provided at the bottom end of the water pump (41), and a bolt passes through the mounting foot (411) to fix the water pump (41) to the top end of the box (1). A first connecting line (412) is provided at the top end of the water pump (41), and a first connecting plug (413) is provided at the end of the first connecting line (412), and the first connecting plug (413) is electrically connected to the box (1).

7. The temperature-adjustable microbial incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (42) has fixed feet (422) symmetrically disposed on both sides of the bottom, and the fixed feet (422) are provided with a plurality of fixing holes (423). A sealing cover (421) is disposed at the top opening of the storage box (42). A flow guide pipe (424) is disposed at the bottom of the side of the storage box (42), and the flow guide pipe (424) is communicated with the interior of the storage box (42).

8. A temperature-adjustable microbial incubator according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: It also comprises a tray (5), and limiting rods (16) are symmetrically provided on both sides of the box body (1), and both sides of the tray (5) are against the top of the limiting rods (16).

9. The temperature-adjustable microbial incubator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The tray (5) is provided with a plurality of sleeve holes (51), and the front end of the tray (5) is provided with a grip (52).

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