Grain germination vessel and grain germination machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a grain germination vessel and a germination machine. The grain germination vessel is used for containing grains, the grain germination vessel is provided with a cavity defined by a bottom wall and a side wall, and mesh holes allowing water vapor to penetrate through to enter the cavity are formed in the bottom wall; the grain germination vessel further comprises a flow guide part for guiding water vapor to flow, the flow guide part is provided with a flow guide channel for guiding water vapor to flow from bottom to top, and the flow guide channel is provided with a water vapor inlet for water vapor to enter and a water vapor outlet for water vapor to exhaust. Wherein the flow guide part is suitable for being inserted into the grains filled in the cavity in a penetrating mode, and the water vapor outlet is located above the water vapor inlet so as to guide water vapor to flow towards the grains on the upper layer in the cavity. The grain germination vessel provided by the utility model is beneficial for water vapor to penetrate through thicker grains.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of cereal germination, and particularly to a cereal germination vessel. Background Art

[0002] A cereal germinator is a device that can promote the germination of cereals. The cereal germinator controls the temperature and humidity of the internal chamber environment to be in a state conducive to germination, thereby accelerating the germination process. An existing germinator, for example, the germinators disclosed in the Chinese utility model patents with publication numbers CN218483472U and CN218483464U proposed by the applicant. When using this germinator for brown rice germination, the cleaned brown rice is laid flat on a rice tray, and the rice tray is placed in the chamber of the cereal germination vessel filled with water vapor, so that the brown rice has sufficient humidity to promote the germination of brown rice.

[0003] The applicant further found through research that the brown rice on the rice tray in the above-mentioned prior art cannot be stacked thickly, otherwise the water vapor cannot penetrate through the brown rice, resulting in poor germination of the brown rice inside. Therefore, in order to increase the amount of brown rice that can be germinated at one time, it is necessary to set up multiple rice trays, which leads to a large occupied space and inconvenient operation for users.

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to overcome the deficiencies of the above-mentioned prior art, and to provide a cereal germination vessel and a cereal germinator that are conducive to water vapor penetrating through thick cereals.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, this application provides a cereal germination vessel for containing cereals. The cereal germination vessel has a chamber surrounded by a bottom wall and a side wall, and the bottom wall is formed with mesh holes that allow water vapor to pass through and enter the chamber. Wherein, the cereal germination vessel further includes a flow guiding member for guiding the flow of water vapor. The flow guiding member is configured with a flow guiding channel for guiding the water vapor to flow upward. The flow guiding channel is formed with a water vapor inlet for water vapor to enter and a water vapor outlet for water vapor to discharge. Wherein, the flow guiding member is adapted to be inserted into the cereals filled in the chamber, and the water vapor outlet is located above the water vapor inlet to guide the water vapor to flow towards the cereals in the upper layer of the chamber.

[0007] Optionally, the water vapor inlet is arranged close to the bottom wall or on the bottom wall, and the water vapor outlet is exposed above the cereals filled in the chamber or can be covered by the cereals filled in the chamber and restrict the passage of the cereals.

[0008] Optionally, the deflector has at least two groups of water vapor outlets at different heights, so as to be adapted to distribute water vapor to different depths of the grains.

[0009] Optionally, the lower end of the deflector is fixed to the bottom wall.

[0010] Optionally, the deflector is removably placed in the chamber.

[0011] Optionally, the deflector includes a connecting portion, and the deflector is placed in the chamber by the cooperation of the connecting portion and the side wall.

[0012] Optionally, a support platform is provided on the side wall, the connecting portion is a support rod extending from both sides of the diversion channel, and the end of the support rod is lapped on the support platform.

[0013] Optionally, the deflector has a picking and placing portion that protrudes above the chamber and is not covered by the grains filled in the chamber, and the picking and placing portion is used to take out the deflector from the grains.

[0014] Optionally, the deflector includes a hollow tube body, the water vapor inlet is opened at the bottom of the hollow tube body and / or the lower part of the peripheral wall of the hollow tube body, and the water vapor outlet is opened at the top of the hollow tube body and / or the middle and upper parts of the peripheral wall of the hollow tube body.

[0015] The present application also provides a grain germinator, which includes the grain germinating vessel as described above, and the grain germinator forms a germination chamber, and the grain germinating vessel is located in the germination chamber.

[0016] The grain germinating vessel provided by the present application includes a deflector, the deflector is inserted into the grains filled in the chamber, and the diversion channel formed in the deflector guides the water vapor to flow to the upper-layer grains in the chamber, thereby alleviating the phenomenon that the water vapor is difficult to penetrate through the thicker grains during the process of the water vapor directly passing through the grains from the bottom wall of the grain germinating vessel, improving the infiltration effect of the grains, and increasing the amount of grains that can germinate at one time by the germinator. Description of the Drawings

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below only relate to some embodiments of the present application and do not limit the present application.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional combined view of an embodiment of the germinator of the present application.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional exploded view of an embodiment of the germinator of the present application.

[0020] Figure 3It is a three-dimensional combined view of the grain germination vessel and the steam collecting hood of this application.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional combined view of the grain germination vessel of this application.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional exploded view of the grain germination vessel of this application.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional exploded view of the grain germination vessel from another perspective of this application.

[0024] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of the grain germination vessel of this application.

[0025] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the air flow state when the grain germination vessel of this application is filled with grains.

[0026] Figure 9 It is a three-dimensional view of another embodiment of the flow guide member in the grain germination vessel of this application.

[0027] Description of reference numerals:

[0028] 100, germinator; 1, body; 2, machine door; 101, germination chamber; 3, grain germination vessel; 301, chamber; 31, bottom wall; 311, mesh holes; 32, side wall; 321, support platform; 33, flow guide member; 330, flow guide channel; 331, hollow tube body; 332, support rod; 333, water vapor inlet; 334, water vapor outlet; 4, steam collecting hood; 401, steam collecting port; 5, fan; 6, water vapor generating device. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the following will further elaborate on this application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The components of the embodiments of this application described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] It should be noted that: Similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this patent document shall have the ordinary meanings as understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first", "second" and similar terms used in the patent specification and claims of this application do not denote any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms such as "a", "an" or "the" do not denote a quantity limitation, but mean that there is at least one. The terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the elements or objects appearing before "comprising" or "including" cover the elements or objects listed after "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "far", "near", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to this application.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "coupled" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a separable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] The following will describe in detail some embodiments of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings. Without conflict, the features in the following embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this application provides a grain germination container 3 and a grain germinator 100 having the grain germination container 3. Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the germinator 100 includes a body 1 and a door 2 that can be rotatably covered on the body 1. The body 1 and the door 2 enclose the germination chamber 101. The germinator 100 is also provided with a water vapor generating device 6 to generate water vapor that pervades the germination chamber 101. The grain germination container 3 is used to carry grains waiting to germinate, such as rice, wheat, millet, broomcorn millet, beans, corn, brown rice, etc. The grain germination container 3 carrying the grains to be germinated is placed in the germination chamber 101 with water vapor so that the water vapor can infiltrate the grains to be germinated, so that the grains to be germinated are in a moist state conducive to germination.

[0035] See also Figures 3 to 8 As shown, the grain germination vessel 3 is used to hold grains, and the grain germination vessel 3 has a bottom wall 31 and a side wall 32. The bottom wall 31 and the side wall 32 form a chamber 301, and the grains are filled in the chamber 301. The bottom wall 31 is formed with a mesh 311 that allows water vapor to pass through and enter the chamber 301. The grain germination vessel 3 also includes a guide member 33 for guiding the flow of water vapor. The guide member 33 is configured with a guide channel 330 for guiding the flow of water vapor from bottom to top. The guide channel 330 is formed with a water vapor inlet 333 for water vapor to enter and a water vapor outlet 334 for water vapor to discharge; wherein the guide member 33 is suitable for being inserted into the grains filled in the chamber 301, and the water vapor outlet 334 is located above the water vapor inlet 333 to guide the water vapor to flow to the upper grain layer in the chamber 301.

[0036] The grain germination vessel 3 provided in the present application includes a guide member 33, which is interspersed in the grains filled in the chamber 301. The guide channel 330 formed in the guide member 33 guides the water vapor to flow toward the grains in the upper layer of the chamber 301, thereby alleviating the phenomenon that the water vapor is difficult to penetrate the thicker grains when the water vapor directly passes through the grains from the bottom wall 31 of the grain germination vessel 3, thereby improving the wetting effect of the grains and increasing the amount of grains that can be germinated by the germinator 100 at one time.

[0037] See also Figure 3 As shown, in the present embodiment, the grain germination vessel 3 is supported on the steam collecting cover 4. The steam collecting cover 4 is provided with a steam collecting port 401, and water vapor is blown into the steam collecting cover 4 by the fan 5 through the steam collecting port 401, and the water vapor in the steam collecting cover 4 passes through the mesh 311 on the bottom wall 31 of the grain germination vessel 3 to infiltrate the grains in the chamber 301. By setting the steam collecting cover 4, water vapor can be gathered below the grain germination vessel 3, which is conducive to forcing water vapor to pass through the grains in the grain germination vessel 3. At the same time, the steam collecting cover 4 is also used to receive the liquid dripping from the grain germination vessel 3 to prevent the liquid from dripping on the bottom of the germination chamber 101, which makes it inconvenient to clean up. In the present embodiment, the bottom of the germination chamber 101 is also provided with an atomization bin, and clean water is added to the atomization bin, and the water vapor generating device 6 is atomized to form water vapor filled in the germination chamber 101. If the liquid that has soaked the germinated grains drips back into the atomization bin again, it will pollute the clean water in the atomization bin. Therefore, the lower part of the steam collecting hood 4 is also provided with a liquid collecting chamber that can receive the liquid dripping from the chamber 301 of the grain germination vessel 3.

[0038] See also Figures 4 to 7As shown, the cereal germination container 3 includes a bottom wall 31 and a side wall 32 extending upward from the edge of the bottom wall 31. The bottom wall 31 and the side wall 32 enclose a chamber 301 for containing cereals. To facilitate the dripping of the liquid condensed in the chamber 301 and avoid the accumulation of the condensed liquid at the bottom of the cereal germination container 3, which may cause the cereals to be germinated to rot due to soaking in water, the mesh holes 311 are provided at least on the bottom wall 31. In some embodiments, the side wall 32 may also be provided with mesh holes. The provision of mesh holes on both the bottom wall 31 and the side wall 32 is conducive to the entry of water vapor. In some embodiments, the cereal germination container 3 is formed by plastic injection molding, and the bottom wall 31 and the side wall 32 are integrally formed. In some other embodiments, the bottom wall 31 and the side wall 32 may also be provided as detachable split parts. For example, the side wall 32 is provided as a ring with openings at both the upper and lower parts, and a boss is provided near the lower opening, and the bottom wall 31 is installed and supported on the boss to achieve the assembly of the two. In some other embodiments, the materials of the bottom wall 31 and the side wall 32 of the cereal germination container 3 may be different. For example, the side wall 32 is made of a plastic part, and the bottom wall 31 is made of a metal part. The bottom wall 31, for example, is a metal mesh formed by weaving stainless steel metal wires. The metal bottom wall 31 can be injection molded with the plastic side wall 32 to form an integral structure. In one embodiment, the mesh number of the metal mesh is 10 - 50. When the mesh number is greater than 50, the mesh holes 311 are too dense. Due to the existence of the liquid surface tension, the mesh holes 311 will be blocked by the liquid film, increasing the difficulty for water vapor to pass through the mesh holes 311 and affecting the permeation of water vapor and the dripping of the liquid. When the mesh number is less than 10, the mesh holes 311 are too sparse. In this way, when the metal mesh is injection molded together with the plastic part, the bonding area is small, and the connection between the metal mesh and the plastic part is not firm. In the present application, since the cereals at the bottom wall 31 corresponding to the flow guiding member 33 are thinner or even there are no cereals, the flow guiding member 33 forms a chimney effect, which can promote the flow of water vapor and is conducive to breaking the liquid film. Therefore, the mesh number of the metal mesh can be increased accordingly. In one embodiment, when the cereal germination container 3 is seated on the steam collecting hood 4 and is in a use state in the germination chamber 101, the bottom wall 31 of the cereal germination container 3 is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane. In this way, the liquid accumulated at the bottom wall 31 can flow under the action of gravity to break the liquid film formed on the mesh holes of the bottom wall 31 due to the liquid surface tension, ensuring the transparency of the mesh holes 311 on the bottom wall 31.

[0039] Please continue to refer to Figures 4 to 7As shown, the flow guide member 33 is adapted to be inserted into the grains filled in the chamber 301, and the water vapor outlet 334 is located above the water vapor inlet 333 to guide the water vapor to flow towards the upper-layer grains in the chamber 301. The water vapor inlet 333 is disposed close to or on the bottom wall 31, and the water vapor outlet 334 is exposed above the grains filled in the chamber 301 or can be covered by the grains filled in the chamber 301 and restricts the passage of the grains. Please refer to Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the water vapor outlet 334 is covered by the grains filled in the chamber 301, and the water vapor discharged from the water vapor outlet 334 can moisten the grains near the water vapor outlet 334; in another embodiment, the water vapor outlet 334 can be exposed above the grains filled in the chamber 301, so that the water vapor is discharged above the upper surface of the grains to form a water vapor environment above the upper surface of the grains, and the water vapor infiltrates the grains downward from the upper surface of the grains.

[0040] In this embodiment, the flow guide member 33 includes a hollow tube body 331. The water vapor inlet 333 is opened at the bottom of the hollow tube body 331, and the water vapor outlet 334 is opened at the top of the hollow tube body 331. In an improved embodiment, the water vapor inlet 333 can also be opened at the lower part of the peripheral wall of the hollow tube body 331, and the water vapor outlet 334 can also be opened at the middle and upper parts of the peripheral wall of the hollow tube body 331. In an improved embodiment, the flow guide member 33 has at least two groups of water vapor outlets 334 at different heights to be adapted to distribute the water vapor to different depths of the grains to meet the humidification requirements of the grains at different depths.

[0041] In this embodiment, the flow guide member 33 is removably placed in the chamber 301 of the grain germination vessel 3. The flow guide member 33 includes a connecting portion, and the flow guide member is placed in the chamber 301 by the cooperation of the connecting portion and the side wall 32 of the grain germination vessel 3. Specifically, a support platform 321 is provided on the side wall 32, and the connecting portion is a support rod 332 extending from both sides of the flow guide channel 330, and the end of the support rod 332 is lapped on the support platform 321. During use, the flow guide member 33 can be first placed in the chamber 301 through the cooperation of the support rod 332 and the support platform 321, and then grains are added to the chamber 301, and the grains cover the water vapor outlet 334. In an improved embodiment, the flow guide member 33 further has a picking and placing portion that protrudes above the chamber 301 and is not covered by the grains filled in the chamber 301, and the picking and placing portion is used to take out the flow guide member 33 from the grains.

[0042] In this embodiment, the water vapor inlet 333 is a circular opening at the lower end of the hollow tube body 331, and the water vapor outlet 334 is a plurality of long and narrow pores. The water vapor outlet 334 should be set to restrict the passage of grains to prevent the grains from entering the diversion channel 330 and blocking the channel. In this embodiment, although the water vapor inlet 333 can allow grains to pass through, since the water vapor inlet 333 faces downward and the diversion member 33 is first placed in the chamber 301 and then grains are added to the chamber 301, the grains will not enter the diversion channel 330 through the water vapor inlet 333 too much. In another embodiment, please refer to Figure 9 As shown, the water vapor inlet 333 of the diversion member 33 can also be configured to have the same structure as the water vapor outlet 334, that is, the water vapor inlet 333 is also configured as a small hole that restricts the passage of grains; in this way, the diversion member 33 can also be inserted into the grains in the direction with the water vapor inlet 333 facing downward after the grains are first added to the chamber 301.

[0043] In other embodiments, the diversion member 33 can be fixed integrally with the grain germination vessel 3. In one embodiment, the lower end of the diversion member 3 is fixed to the bottom wall 31, and specifically, it can be connected and fixed by welding, threaded connection, snap connection, etc.

[0044] Please refer to again Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present application also provides a grain germinator 100, which includes the grain germination vessel 3 as described above. The grain germinator 100 forms a germination chamber 101, and the grain germination vessel 3 is located in the germination chamber 101 for grain germination.

[0045] The germinator 100 includes a machine body 1 and a machine door 2, and the machine body 1 and the machine door 2 enclose the germination chamber 101. The machine body 1 is a rectangular box body, having a top side wall, a bottom side wall, left and right side walls, and a rear side wall. The top side wall, the bottom side wall, the left and right side walls, and the rear side wall enclose a germination chamber 101 with an opening at the front side. The machine door 2 is rotatably arranged at the opening at the front side for opening and closing the opening at the front side to enclose a relatively closed germination chamber 101. In this embodiment, the machine door 2 is rotatably hinged to the machine body 1. Specifically, the machine door 2 is hinged at the bottom wall of the machine body 1, so that when the machine door 2 is in the open state, it is in an almost horizontal posture, so that when the user takes out the items in the germination chamber 101, it will not be blocked by the machine door 2, making it more convenient to take and place the items. The grain germination vessel 3 and the steam collecting hood 4 are supported on the left side wall and the right side wall of the germination chamber 101, the water vapor generating device 6 is arranged on the bottom side wall of the germination chamber 101, and the fan 5 is arranged on the rear side wall of the germination chamber 301, forming a compact and reasonable space layout.

[0046] During use, add clear water to the atomization chamber at the bottom of the germination chamber 101, and place the grain germination vessel 3 and the steam hood 4 in the germination chamber 101 in a manner that supports them on the left and right side walls of the germination chamber 101; close the machine door 2 and start the germination program. At this time, the water vapor generating device 6 operates to generate water vapor that fills the germination chamber 101, and the fan 5 operates to drive the water vapor to form a water vapor flow that enters through the steam inlet 401 of the steam hood 4, and forces the water vapor flow to pass through the mesh holes 311 on the bottom wall 31 of the grain germination vessel 3 and enter the chamber 101. Due to the guiding effect of the guiding member 33, part of the water vapor flow flows through the guiding member 33 to the grains near the upper layer to moisten them; when the germination program ends, open the machine door 2, and the grain germination vessel 3 can be taken out.

[0047] From the description of the specific embodiments above, it can be seen that the grain germination vessel 3 provided in the present application includes a guiding member 33. The guiding member 33 is inserted into the grains filled in the chamber 301, and the guiding channel 330 formed in the guiding member 33 guides the water vapor to flow towards the grains in the upper layer of the chamber 301. Thus, the phenomenon that it is difficult for water vapor to penetrate through thicker grains during the process of the water vapor directly passing through the grains from the bottom wall 31 of the grain germination vessel 3 can be alleviated, the wetting effect of the grains can be improved, and the amount of grains that can germinate in the germinator at one time can be increased.

[0048] The above is only the specific implementation manner of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cereal germination vessel for containing cereals, the cereal germination vessel having a chamber surrounded by a bottom wall and side walls, the bottom wall being formed with meshes that allow water vapor to pass through and enter the chamber; characterized in that, The grain germination vessel further includes a flow guide member for guiding the flow of water vapor. The flow guide member is configured with a flow guide channel for guiding the water vapor to flow upward. The flow guide channel is formed with a water vapor inlet for the water vapor to enter and a water vapor outlet for the water vapor to discharge. Wherein, the flow guide member is adapted to be inserted into the grains filled in the chamber, and the water vapor outlet is located above the water vapor inlet to guide the water vapor to flow to the grains in the upper layer of the chamber.

2. The cereal germination vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water vapor inlet is disposed close to the bottom wall or on the bottom wall, and the water vapor outlet is exposed above the grains filled in the chamber or can be covered by the grains filled in the chamber and restrict the passage of the grains.

3. The cereal germination vessel according to claim 2, wherein The flow guide member has at least two groups of water vapor outlets at different heights to be adapted to distribute the water vapor to different depths of the grains.

4. The cereal germination vessel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The lower end of the flow guide member is fixed to the bottom wall.

5. The cereal germination vessel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The flow guide member is removably placed in the chamber.

6. The cereal germination vessel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flow guide member includes a connecting portion, and the flow guide member is placed in the chamber by the cooperation of the connecting portion and the side wall.

7. The cereal germination vessel according to claim 6, characterized in that, A support platform is provided on the side wall. The connecting portion is a support rod extending from the flow guide channel to both sides, and the end of the support rod is lapped on the support platform.

8. The cereal germination vessel according to claim 1, wherein The flow guide member has a picking and placing portion that protrudes above the chamber and is not covered by the grains filled in the chamber. The picking and placing portion is used to take out the flow guide member from the grains.

9. The cereal germination vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow guide member includes a hollow tube body. The water vapor inlet is opened at the bottom of the hollow tube body and / or the lower part of the peripheral wall of the hollow tube body, and the water vapor outlet is opened at the top of the hollow tube body and / or the middle and upper parts of the peripheral wall of the hollow tube body.

10. A cereal germinator, characterized in that, Including the grain germination vessel according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the grain germinator forms a germination chamber, and the grain germination vessel is located in the germination chamber.

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