Defoaming mechanism of fermentation tank
By using a combination of an ultrasonic generator and an ultrasonic transducer in the fermentation tank and combining the transmission device of an electric push rod, the problem of slow defoaming rate in the prior art is solved, and an efficient defoaming effect is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420561020.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-22
AI Technical Summary
The existing fermenter defoaming mechanism has a complex structure and a slow defoaming rate, making it difficult to meet the needs of efficient defoaming.
A defoaming mechanism of a fermenter is designed, using a combination of an ultrasonic generator and an ultrasonic transducer to drive the ultrasonic transducer to move in the longitudinal position through an electric push rod, change the oscillation position, and improve the oscillation performance.
It achieves faster defoaming, improves oscillation performance, and meets the needs of efficient defoaming.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of fermentation tanks, and in particular relates to a defoaming mechanism of a fermentation tank. Background Art
[0002] Fermentation tanks are industrial devices used for microbial fermentation. Their main body is generally a cylindrical cylinder made of stainless steel plates, with a volume ranging from one cubic meter to several hundred cubic meters. Its main function is to provide a suitable growth environment for microorganisms, so that they can grow and reproduce quickly and efficiently. In the design and processing of fermentation tanks, attention should be paid to tight and reasonable structures, the ability to withstand steam sterilization, certain operational flexibility, minimal internal accessories (avoiding dead corners), strong material and energy transfer performance, and certain adjustments for easy cleaning and reduced pollution. It is suitable for the production of a variety of products and reduces energy consumption.
[0003] After searching, patent number CN215757218U discloses a fermentation tank with automatic defoaming function, including a tank body, a cover body and a defoaming device, the cover body is arranged above the tank body, the defoaming device includes a shell, a motor, a rotating shaft and a defoaming mechanism, the shell is arranged on the cover body, the motor is connected to one end of the rotating shaft, the other end of the rotating shaft is connected to the defoaming mechanism, and the rotating shaft is slidably connected to the shell; the defoaming mechanism includes a defoaming disk, a buoy and defoaming teeth, the two ends of the defoaming disk are provided with buoys, the defoaming disk is provided with a plurality of defoaming teeth, and the rotating shaft is connected to the middle part of the defoaming disk through a clamping mechanism; the motor can drive the defoaming teeth to rotate, so that the defoaming teeth can puncture and defoam bubbles in various positions on the liquid surface, and timely defoam bubbles generated in the fermentation tank body;
[0004] In the current prior art, defoaming is performed by defoaming teeth of a defoaming disk. The defoaming structure is relatively complex, and the defoaming rate is likely to be slow during the movement of the defoaming disk. Therefore, it is necessary to design a defoaming mechanism for a fermentation tank to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a defoaming mechanism for a fermentation tank to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solution: a defoaming mechanism for a fermentation tank, comprising a tank body and a cover plate, wherein the top opening of the tank body is detachably connected to the cover plate, the outer wall of the tank body is fixedly connected to an assembly plate, and an ultrasonic generator is fixedly connected to the assembly plate of the tank body;
[0007] The surface of the cover plate is provided with an assembly groove, the bottom of the assembly groove is provided with a mounting hole, and the surface of the cover plate is plugged with a defoaming component;
[0008] The defoaming component includes an assembly seat inserted into the assembly groove, a support seat fixedly connected to the lower surface of the assembly seat, an electric push rod fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support seat, an assembly frame transmission-connected to the transmission output end of the electric push rod, and an ultrasonic transducer fixedly connected to the bottom end of the assembly frame.
[0009] Preferably, the support seat passes through the mounting hole of the cover plate, and the ultrasonic transducer extends to an inner position of the tank body.
[0010] Preferably, positioning holes are symmetrically provided on the surface of the assembly groove, and two of the positioning holes are located at two sides of the mounting hole.
[0011] Preferably, positioning columns are symmetrically installed on the lower surface of the assembly seat, and the positioning columns and the positioning holes are plug-connected and correspond to each other.
[0012] Preferably, a guide frame is fixedly connected to the surface of the cover plate, and a pressure plate is inserted through the surface of the guide frame and is slidably arranged.
[0013] Preferably, one end of the pressure plate is fixedly connected with a push handle, and the push handle is fixedly connected to the guide frame via a return spring.
[0014] Preferably, the other end of the pressing plate extends to the opening position of the assembly slot of the cover plate, and a threading hole is provided on the surface of the cover plate.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0016] 1. An ultrasonic generator is fixedly connected to the assembly plate of the tank body, and an ultrasonic transducer is installed inside the tank body. The ultrasonic generator and the ultrasonic transducer are electrically connected. When defoaming treatment is required, the ultrasonic generator and the ultrasonic transducer are started through an external control device, and the ultrasonic transducer inserted under the material of the tank body emits ultrasonic vibrations to defoam the material more quickly; the transmission output end of the electric push rod is connected to the ultrasonic transducer through the assembly frame transmission, which can start the electric push rod to drive the ultrasonic transducer to move in the longitudinal position, change the vibration position, and improve the vibration performance.
[0017] 2. When installing the ultrasonic transducer, directly hold the assembly seat, insert the ultrasonic transducer through the mounting hole of the cover plate, and then plug the positioning column and positioning hole on the lower surface of the assembly seat into place; before plugging in the ultrasonic transducer, first pull the push handle on the end face of the reset spring relative to the guide frame, and the pressure plate is located on one side of the assembly groove. After completing the plugging of the assembly seat, remove the pulling force on the push handle, and the pressure plate is reset to the surface of the assembly seat, which has good stability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outer surface structure of the cover plate of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the assembly seat and the ultrasonic transducer of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the guide frame and pressure plate structure of the utility model.
[0022] In the figure: 1. tank body; 2. cover plate; 3. ultrasonic generator; 4. assembly seat; 5. guide frame; 6. reset spring; 7. push handle; 8. pressure plate; 9. positioning column; 10. support seat; 11. electric push rod; 12. assembly frame; 13. ultrasonic transducer; 14. assembly slot; 15. installation hole; 16. positioning hole; 17. threading hole. 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] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The utility model provides a technical solution of a defoaming mechanism of a fermentation tank: comprising a tank body 1 and a cover plate 2, the top opening position of the tank body 1 is detachably connected with the cover plate 2, the outer wall of the tank body 1 is fixedly connected with an assembly plate, and an ultrasonic generator 3 is fixedly connected at the assembly plate position of the tank body 1;
[0025] The surface of the cover plate 2 is provided with an assembly groove 14, the bottom of the assembly groove 14 is provided with an installation hole 15, and the surface of the cover plate 2 is plugged with a defoaming component;
[0026] The defoaming component includes an assembly seat 4 inserted into an assembly groove 14, a support seat 10 fixedly connected to the lower surface of the assembly seat 4, an electric push rod 11 fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support seat 10, an assembly frame 12 transmission-connected to the transmission output end of the electric push rod 11, and an ultrasonic transducer 13 fixedly connected to the bottom end of the assembly frame 12.
[0027] The support seat 10 passes through the mounting hole 15 of the cover plate 2, the ultrasonic transducer 13 extends to the internal position of the tank body 1, and the surface of the assembly groove 14 is symmetrically provided with positioning holes 16, and the two positioning holes 16 are located on both sides of the mounting hole 15. The lower surface of the assembly seat 4 is symmetrically provided with positioning columns 9, and the positioning columns 9 and the positioning holes 16 are plugged into each other.
[0028] From the above description, it can be seen that the utility model has the following beneficial effects: an ultrasonic generator 3 is fixedly connected to the assembly plate position of the tank body 1, an ultrasonic transducer 13 is installed inside the tank body 1, and the ultrasonic generator 3 and the ultrasonic transducer 13 are electrically connected. When defoaming treatment is required, the ultrasonic generator 3 and the ultrasonic transducer 13 are started by an external control device, and the ultrasonic transducer 13 inserted under the material of the tank body 1 emits ultrasonic vibrations to defoam the material, and the defoaming is faster; the transmission output end of the electric push rod 11 is connected to the ultrasonic transducer 13 through the assembly frame 12, and the electric push rod 11 can be started to drive the ultrasonic transducer 13 to move in the longitudinal position, change the oscillation position, and improve the oscillation performance.
[0029] Example 2: Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, on the basis of Example 1, the utility model provides a technical solution for the defoaming mechanism of a fermentation tank: a guide frame 5 is fixedly connected to the surface of the cover plate 2, a pressure plate 8 is inserted through the surface of the guide frame 5 and is slidably arranged, one end of the pressure plate 8 is fixedly connected to a push handle 7, the push handle 7 is fixedly connected to the guide frame 5 through a reset spring 6, the other end of the pressure plate 8 extends to the opening position of the assembly groove 14 of the cover plate 2, and a threading hole 17 is opened on the surface of the cover plate 2.
[0030] By adopting the above technical solution, when installing the ultrasonic transducer 13, directly hold the assembly seat 4, pass the ultrasonic transducer 13 through the mounting hole 15 of the cover plate 2, and then plug the positioning column 9 and the positioning hole 16 on the lower surface of the assembly seat 4 into correspondence; before plugging in the ultrasonic transducer 13, first pull the push handle 7 on the end face of the return spring 6 relative to the guide frame 5, and the pressure plate 8 is located on one side of the assembly groove 14. After completing the plugging of the assembly seat 4, remove the pulling force on the push handle 7, and the pressure plate 8 is reset to the surface of the assembly seat 4, which has good stability.
[0031] The working principle and use process of the utility model are as follows: an ultrasonic generator 3 is fixedly connected to the assembly plate position of the tank body 1, an ultrasonic transducer 13 is installed inside the tank body 1, and the ultrasonic generator 3 and the ultrasonic transducer 13 are electrically connected. When defoaming treatment is required, the ultrasonic generator 3 and the ultrasonic transducer 13 are started by an external control device, and the ultrasonic transducer 13 inserted under the material of the tank body 1 emits ultrasonic vibrations to defoam the material more quickly; the transmission output end of the electric push rod 11 is connected to the ultrasonic transducer 13 through the assembly frame 12, and can start The electric push rod 11 is moved to drive the ultrasonic transducer 13 to move in the longitudinal position, change the oscillation position, and improve the oscillation performance; when installing the ultrasonic transducer 13, the assembly seat 4 is directly held, and the ultrasonic transducer 13 is inserted through the mounting hole 15 of the cover plate 2, and then the positioning column 9 and the positioning hole 16 on the lower surface of the assembly seat 4 are plugged into each other; before plugging in the ultrasonic transducer 13, the push handle 7 on the end face of the reset spring 6 is pulled relative to the guide frame 5, and the pressure plate 8 is located on one side of the assembly groove 14. After the assembly seat 4 is plugged in, the pulling force on the push handle 7 is removed, and the pressure plate 8 is reset to the surface of the assembly seat 4, which has good stability.
[0032] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.
[0033] The above description is only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Other modifications or equivalent substitutions made to the technical solution of the utility model by ordinary technicians in this field should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model as long as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model.
Claims
1. A defoaming mechanism for a fermentation tank, comprising a tank body (1) and a cover plate (2), wherein the top opening of the tank body (1) is detachably connected to the cover plate (2), characterized in that: The outer wall of the tank body (1) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate, and an ultrasonic generator (3) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate of the tank body (1); The surface of the cover plate (2) is provided with an assembly groove (14), the bottom of the assembly groove (14) is provided with a mounting hole (15), and the surface of the cover plate (2) is plugged with a defoaming component; The defoaming component comprises an assembly seat (4) inserted into the assembly groove (14), a support seat (10) fixedly connected to the lower surface of the assembly seat (4), an electric push rod (11) fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support seat (10), an assembly frame (12) transmission-connected to the transmission output end of the electric push rod (11), and an ultrasonic transducer (13) fixedly connected to the bottom end of the assembly frame (12).
2. The defoaming mechanism of a fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support seat (10) passes through the mounting hole (15) of the cover plate (2), and the ultrasonic transducer (13) extends to an internal position of the tank body (1).
3. The defoaming mechanism of a fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: Positioning holes (16) are symmetrically provided on the surface of the assembly groove (14), and the two positioning holes (16) are located on both sides of the mounting hole (15).
4. The defoaming mechanism of a fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: Positioning columns (9) are symmetrically mounted on the lower surface of the assembly seat (4), and the positioning columns (9) and the positioning holes (16) are plugged and corresponded.
5. The defoaming mechanism of a fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide frame (5) is fixedly connected to the surface of the cover plate (2), and a pressure plate (8) is inserted through the surface of the guide frame (5) and is arranged to slide.
6. The defoaming mechanism of a fermentation tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the pressing plate (8) is fixedly connected to a push handle (7), and the push handle (7) is fixedly connected to the guide frame (5) via a return spring (6).
7. The defoaming mechanism of a fermentation tank according to claim 6, characterized in that: The other end of the pressing plate (8) extends to the opening position of the assembly slot (14) of the cover plate (2), and a threading hole (17) is provided on the surface of the cover plate (2).