Fermentation box
By using a humidification system with water storage box, atomizer and induction sensor in the fermentation chamber, the problems of yeast scalding and fermentation failure caused by the traditional fermentation chamber humidification system are solved, and a constant temperature and humidity environment is achieved, ensuring the smooth progress of fermentation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421602840.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-08
AI Technical Summary
The humidification system of traditional fermentation tanks adopts boiling water, which leads to excessive water vapor and excessive temperature, which can easily lead to yeast scalding, and even lead to fermentation failure and waste of ingredients.
A fermentation chamber is designed, using a humidification assembly of a water storage box and atomizer. The atomized water droplets are evenly diffused into the fermentation chamber through the exhaust fan, and the temperature and humidity are detected through the induction sensor to control the output of the atomizer to ensure that the temperature and humidity in the fermentation chamber are kept in the appropriate range.
It realizes a constant temperature and humidity environment in the fermentation chamber, avoids the problems of yeast scalding and fermentation failure, ensures the smooth progress of the fermentation process, and reduces waste of ingredients.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a fermentation box. Background Art
[0002] The fermentation box is a professional equipment used for fermenting food. It can provide a constant temperature and humidity environment to promote the growth of microorganisms and the fermentation process. A humidification system is installed in the fermentation box to adjust the humidity inside the fermentation box. The traditional humidification system uses boiling water, but this method has problems such as excessive water vapor and high temperature, which can easily cause the yeast to be scalded or even cause fermentation failure, resulting in food waste. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a fermentation box, which aims to provide constant fermentation temperature and humidity for better fermentation.
[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the fermentation box proposed by the utility model comprises:
[0005] A box body, comprising a containing cavity and a fermentation cavity for placing food, wherein the containing cavity is communicated with the fermentation cavity;
[0006] A humidifying component is arranged in the accommodating chamber, the humidifying component comprises a water storage box and an atomizer, the atomizer is connected to the water storage box to atomize the water in the water storage box into droplets;
[0007] an exhaust fan, disposed in the accommodating chamber and used to diffuse the mist droplets into the fermentation chamber; and
[0008] The inductive sensor is arranged in the fermentation chamber and is in communication connection with the humidification component. The inductive sensor is used to sense the temperature and humidity in the fermentation chamber to control the droplet output of the atomizer.
[0009] In one embodiment, the box body includes a main shell and a box door, the main shell has an opening, the box door is arranged at the opening, and is rotatably connected to the main shell to open or close the fermentation chamber.
[0010] In one embodiment, the cabinet door is provided with a visual window.
[0011] In one embodiment, the box body also includes a rear shell, which is arranged in the main shell and forms the accommodating cavity with the side of the main shell facing away from the box door. The humidifying component is arranged at the bottom of the accommodating cavity, and the lower part of the rear shell is provided with an opening corresponding to the water storage box, and a moisture-blocking plate is movably arranged at the opening.
[0012] In one embodiment, the rear shell is provided with a ventilation opening connecting the accommodating chamber and the fermentation chamber, and the ventilation opening is provided corresponding to the exhaust fan.
[0013] In one embodiment, a plurality of the vents are provided, and the plurality of the vents are arranged at intervals.
[0014] In one embodiment, the fermentation tank further comprises:
[0015] Support frames are arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the main shell, and at least one support frame is arranged on each side;
[0016] A baking tray is slidably connected to the support frame, and the baking tray is used for holding food.
[0017] In one embodiment, the fermentation box further includes a control panel and a controller, wherein the controller is respectively connected to the control panel, the humidification component, the induction sensor and the exhaust fan for communication, and the control panel is disposed on a side of the main shell where an opening is disposed.
[0018] In one embodiment, the fermentation box further comprises a wall lamp, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity and is communicatively connected with the controller.
[0019] In one embodiment, an inclined water guide plate is provided below a side of the door facing the fermentation chamber.
[0020] In the technical scheme of the utility model, the fermentation box includes a box body, in which a receiving chamber and a fermentation chamber that are interconnected are formed, the fermentation chamber is used to place food to be fermented, a humidification component and an exhaust fan are placed in the receiving chamber, water is contained in a water storage box, the water in the water storage box is atomized by an atomizer, and tiny water molecules, i.e., droplets, are generated, and the droplets are evenly diffused into the fermentation chamber by an exhaust fan, which is used to circulate the temperature and humidity in the fermentation chamber, so that the temperature and humidity in the fermentation chamber are consistent as a whole, and a stable temperature and humidity environment is provided for the food waiting to be fermented in the fermentation chamber. In addition, by arranging an induction sensor in the fermentation chamber, the induction sensor can adopt a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, which is used to detect the temperature and humidity in the fermentation chamber, so as to control the operation of the atomizer according to the detected temperature and humidity, so that the humidity is at a humidity suitable for fermentation, and excessive humidity in the fermentation chamber is avoided. The utility model sets the humidification component, the exhaust fan and the induction sensor to cooperate, so that the fermentation chamber is at a suitable temperature and humidity, provides a constant temperature and humidity for fermentation, and ensures the smooth progress of the fermentation process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.
[0022] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a fermentation box provided by the utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of a fermentation box provided by the utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of a fermentation box provided by the utility model.
[0025] Description of Figure Numbers:
[0026] 100, box body; 110, main shell; 120, box door; 130, visual window; 140, rear shell; 141, vent; 150, support frame;
[0027] 200, humidification component; 210, water storage box; 220, wet shield;
[0028] 300. Exhaust fan;
[0029] 400. Control panel.
[0030] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] 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 of 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.
[0032] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.
[0033] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.
[0034] The fermentation box is a professional equipment used for fermenting food. It can provide a constant temperature and humidity environment to promote the growth of microorganisms and the fermentation process. A humidification system is installed in the fermentation box to adjust the humidity inside the fermentation box. The traditional humidification system uses boiling water, but this method has problems such as excessive water vapor and high temperature, which can easily cause the yeast to be scalded or even cause fermentation failure, resulting in food waste.
[0035] The utility model provides a fermentation box.
[0036] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of the utility model, the fermentation box comprises:
[0037] The box body 100 has a containing cavity and a fermentation cavity for placing food, and the containing cavity is communicated with the fermentation cavity;
[0038] The humidifying assembly 200 is disposed in the accommodating chamber. The humidifying assembly 200 includes a water storage box 210 and an atomizer. The atomizer is connected to the water storage box 210 to atomize the water in the water storage box 210 into droplets.
[0039] An exhaust fan 300 is disposed in the accommodating chamber and is used to diffuse the mist droplets into the fermentation chamber; and
[0040] The inductive sensor is disposed in the fermentation chamber and is in communication connection with the humidification component 200. The inductive sensor is used to sense the temperature and humidity in the fermentation chamber to control the droplet output of the atomizer.
[0041] In the technical solution of the utility model, the fermentation box includes a box body 100, in which a receiving chamber and a fermentation chamber are formed which are interconnected, the fermentation chamber is used to place food to be fermented, a humidifying component 200 and an exhaust fan 300 are placed in the receiving chamber, water is contained in a water storage box 210, the water in the water storage box 210 is atomized by an atomizer, and tiny water molecules, i.e., droplets, are generated, and the droplets are evenly diffused into the fermentation chamber by the exhaust fan 300, so as to circulate the temperature and humidity in the fermentation chamber, so that the temperature and humidity in the fermentation chamber are consistent as a whole, and the food in the fermentation chamber waiting to be fermented is humidified. The invention provides a stable temperature and humidity environment for fermented food. In addition, by arranging an induction sensor in the fermentation chamber, the induction sensor can adopt a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor to detect the temperature and humidity in the fermentation chamber, so as to control the operation of the atomizer according to the detected temperature and humidity, so that the humidity is at a humidity suitable for fermentation, avoiding excessive humidity in the fermentation chamber. The utility model arranges a humidifying component 200, an exhaust fan 300 and a induction sensor to make the fermentation chamber at a suitable temperature and humidity, provide constant temperature and humidity for fermentation, and ensure the smooth progress of the fermentation process.
[0042] Among them, the box body 100 can be a square structure, but is not limited to a square structure. There is no special restriction on the structure of the box body 100. The interior of the box body 100 can be made of 304 food-grade stainless steel material, which is corrosion-resistant and easy to clean. The water storage box 210 can use a transparent box with a water level line to facilitate observation of the water level in the water storage box 210. The atomizer uses an ultrasonic atomizer to convert liquid water into mist through high-frequency vibration, and the exhaust fan 300 is used to evenly diffuse the droplets into the fermentation chamber, so that the fermentation chamber is in a constant temperature and humidity environment to facilitate fermentation.
[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, the box body 100 includes a main shell 110 and a door 120 . The main shell 110 has an opening. The door 120 is disposed at the opening and is rotatably connected to the main shell 110 to open or close the fermentation chamber.
[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 The main shell 110 and the door 120 are combined to form a fermentation chamber. An opening is provided on one side of the main shell 110 to make the fermentation chamber open. The fermentation chamber is opened by rotating the door 120, which makes it convenient to put food to be fermented, such as dough, into the fermentation chamber. After the fermentation is completed, the door 120 is opened to take out the fermented food. A handle (not shown) can be provided on the side of the door 120 away from the main shell 110 to make it easier to open the door 120. The door 120 and the main shell 110 can be magnetically adsorbed, so that when the door 120 is closed, the inside of the fermentation chamber is more closed.
[0045] In the embodiment of the present invention, the cabinet door 120 is provided with a viewing window 130 .
[0046] Specifically, by setting a visual window 130 fixedly connected to the door 120, the material of the visual window 130 can be tempered glass, which makes it easy to observe the fermentation status of food in the fermentation chamber at the visual window 130, prevent excessive fermentation, affect the taste of the food, and increase the probability of successful fermentation.
[0047] In an embodiment of the utility model, the box body 100 also includes a rear shell 140, which is arranged in the main shell 110 and forms a accommodating cavity with the side of the main shell 110 facing away from the box door 120. The humidification component 200 is arranged at the bottom of the accommodating cavity. The lower part of the rear shell 140 is provided with an opening corresponding to the water storage box 210, and a moisture-proof plate 220 is movably arranged at the opening.
[0048] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 A rear shell 140 is arranged inside the box body 100, so that the rear shell 140 divides the space inside the main shell 110 into two parts, namely a fermentation chamber and a receiving chamber. The side of the rear shell 140 facing away from the box door 120 forms a receiving chamber with the main shell 110, and the side of the rear shell 140 facing the box door 120 forms a fermentation chamber with the main shell 110. An exhaust fan 300 is arranged in the receiving chamber, and the exhaust fan 300 is located above the atomizer to evenly diffuse the atomized water droplets into the fermentation chamber. A wet shield 220 is arranged at a position corresponding to the water storage box 210 in the rear shell 140 to prevent excess water from splashing out during atomization of the atomizer to affect fermentation.
[0049] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the rear shell 140 is provided with a ventilation hole 141 communicating with the accommodating chamber and the fermentation chamber, and the ventilation hole 141 is provided corresponding to the exhaust fan 300 .
[0050] Specifically, please refer to Figure 3 Since the water droplets generated by the atomizer after atomization will float upward, the exhaust fan 300 is set above the atomizer so that the exhaust fan 300 can diffuse the droplets into the fermentation chamber through the vent 141, so that the humidity in the fermentation chamber is uniform and consistent, avoiding local humidity being too high or too low.
[0051] In the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of vents 141 are provided, and the plurality of vents 141 are arranged at intervals.
[0052] Please refer to 3 , a plurality of vents 141 are arranged at intervals on the rear shell 140 to form a honeycomb shape, so that the exhaust fan 300 diffuses the mist droplets evenly from different vents 141 into the fermentation chamber, so that the mist droplets can diffuse quickly and more evenly.
[0053] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the fermentation box further comprises:
[0054] The support brackets 150 are disposed on both sides of the inner wall of the main housing 110, and at least one support bracket 150 is disposed on each side;
[0055] The baking tray is slidably connected to the support frame 150, and the baking tray is used for holding food.
[0056] Specifically, the fermentation box includes a support frame 150 and a baking tray. The support frame 150 is arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the main shell 110, and extends from the opening to the rear wall of the rear shell 140 along the two side walls of the main shell 110. The baking tray is slidably connected to the support frame 150. Food is placed on the baking tray, placed on the support frame 150, and slid into the fermentation chamber for fermentation. When the fermentation is completed, the baking tray is taken out, which is convenient to use.
[0057] In an embodiment of the utility model, the fermentation box also includes a control panel 400 and a controller, and the controller is respectively communicated with the control panel 400, the humidification component 200, the induction sensor and the exhaust fan 300, and the control panel 400 is arranged on a side of the main shell 110 where an opening is provided.
[0058] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 The control panel 400 is arranged on a side of the main shell 110 where an opening is provided, and is arranged above the opening. The temperature and humidity in the fermentation chamber can be checked through the control panel 400, and the working state of the atomizer and the normal operation of the exhaust fan 300 can be adjusted according to the signal fed back by the sensing sensor to ensure the humidity in the fermentation chamber is stable, so that the fermentation process is smoother.
[0059] In an embodiment of the present invention, the fermentation box further comprises a wall lamp, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity and is communicatively connected with the controller.
[0060] Specifically, by arranging a wall lamp in the fermentation chamber and controlling the opening and closing of the wall lamp through the control panel 400, when the fermentation box is working, the wall lamp is turned on to illuminate the fermentation chamber, so that the fermentation state inside the fermentation chamber can be observed at the visual window 130.
[0061] In an embodiment of the present utility model, an inclined water guide plate is provided below the side of the door 120 facing the fermentation chamber.
[0062] Specifically, a water guide plate (not shown) is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the box door 120, and the water guide plate is inclined. When the fermentation is completed and the box door 120 is opened, the mist droplets inside the fermentation chamber are cooled and liquefied, and some of them adhere to the box door 120 and slide down to the bottom with gravity. The water is discharged through the inclined water guide plate to facilitate cleaning.
[0063] The above description is only an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A fermentation box, characterized in that: include: A box body, comprising a containing cavity and a fermentation cavity for placing food, wherein the containing cavity is communicated with the fermentation cavity; A humidifying component is arranged in the accommodating chamber, the humidifying component comprises a water storage box and an atomizer, the atomizer is connected to the water storage box to atomize the water in the water storage box into droplets; An exhaust fan, disposed in the accommodating chamber and used to diffuse the mist droplets into the fermentation chamber; as well as The inductive sensor is arranged in the fermentation chamber and is in communication connection with the humidification component. The inductive sensor is used to sense the temperature and humidity in the fermentation chamber to control the droplet output of the atomizer.
2. The fermentation box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body comprises a main shell and a box door, the main shell has an opening, the box door is arranged at the opening and is rotatably connected with the main shell to open or close the fermentation chamber.
3. The fermentation box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box door is provided with a visual window.
4. The fermentation box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box body also includes a rear shell, which is arranged in the main shell and forms the accommodating cavity with the side of the main shell facing away from the box door. The humidifying component is arranged at the bottom of the accommodating cavity. The lower part of the rear shell is provided with a through opening corresponding to the water storage box, and a moisture-blocking plate is movably arranged at the through opening.
5. The fermentation box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rear shell is provided with a ventilating opening communicating with the accommodating chamber and the fermentation chamber, and the ventilating opening is provided corresponding to the exhaust fan.
6. The fermentation box according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of the vents are provided, and the plurality of the vents are arranged at intervals.
7. The fermentation box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fermentation box also includes: Support frames are arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the main shell, and at least one support frame is arranged on each side; A baking tray is slidably connected to the support frame, and the baking tray is used for holding food.
8. The fermentation box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fermentation box also includes a control panel and a controller. The controller is respectively connected to the control panel, the humidification component, the induction sensor and the exhaust fan for communication. The control panel is arranged on a side of the main shell where an opening is arranged.
9. The fermentation box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fermentation box also includes a wall lamp, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity and is communicatively connected with the controller.
10. The fermentation box according to claim 2, characterized in that: An inclined water guide plate is arranged below one side of the box door facing the fermentation chamber.