Multifunctional inoculator for edible fungus strains

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of edible mushroom production, in particular to a multifunctional inoculator for edible mushroom strains, which comprises a first handle, a second handle, clamping pieces and an inoculating head, hyphae or tissues are stably clamped in a clamping area by the two clamping pieces by pressing the first handle and the second handle with hands, at the moment, clamping jaws on the clamping pieces can be mutually crossed and attached, and the inoculating head is inserted into the first handle and the second handle. Hyphae or tissues are prevented from sliding out of the clamping area, so that the tough hyphae or tissues can be easily obtained, and the problem that the tough hyphae or tissues cannot be easily obtained by the existing inoculation instrument is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of edible fungus production, in particular to a multifunctional inoculator for edible fungus strains. Background Art

[0002] In the production of edible mushroom bags and spawn, inoculation is crucial for success. An inoculation loop is a common tool for this process. Commercially available inoculation loops typically consist of a handle and a thin, filamentous needle. Forceps are used to pinch the needle tip into a loop before inoculation. While these loops are suitable for transferring liquid media between culture dishes or liquid media, they present significant challenges when accessing tough mycelium and tissue. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a multifunctional inoculator for edible fungus strains, thereby solving the problem that it is difficult to obtain tough mycelium and tissue with existing inoculation tools.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi species, including a first handle and a second handle, the first handle and the second handle are hinged, and the first handle and the second handle are each provided with a clip at one end on the same side, and the clip is provided with a plurality of claws, and the other ends of the first handle and the second handle are elastically connected by an elastic member; when the elastic member is compressed, the two clips can approach each other to form a clamping area, and the claws on the two clips can cross and fit with each other.

[0005] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the other end of the first handle extends outward and is provided with a joint.

[0006] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the elastic member is a cylindrical spring.

[0007] Preferably, the above technical solution further includes an inoculation head, and the inoculation head is detachably connected to the connector.

[0008] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the inoculation head includes a handle and a blade, one end of the handle is fixedly connected to the blade, and the other end is threadedly connected to the connector.

[0009] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the blade is cylindrical, and at least one end of the cylinder is provided with a cutting edge.

[0010] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the blade is rake-shaped.

[0011] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the blade is in the shape of a flat plate, and the front end of the blade is in the shape of an arc that is concave toward one end of the handle.

[0012] Preferably, in the above technical solution, a plurality of inoculation heads are provided, and the blade of each inoculation head is needle-shaped, P-shaped or flat spatula-shaped.

[0013] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the inoculation head is made of stainless steel.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi in the present invention is configured such that the first handle and the second handle are pressed manually, and the mycelium or tissue is stably clamped in the clamping area by two clamps. At this time, the clamping claws on the clamps cross-fit with each other to prevent the mycelium or tissue from slipping out of the clamping area, thereby making it easy to obtain tough mycelium or tissue, solving the problem that it is difficult to obtain tough mycelium and tissue with existing inoculation instruments.

[0016] 2. In the present invention, inoculation heads of different shapes are detachably connected to the joint of the first handle through threads. Before obtaining the strain, the inoculation head of the corresponding shape is installed first. After cutting or picking the required tissue with a suitable inoculation head, the mycelium or tissue is grasped by the clamp. In the process of obtaining the mycelium or tissue, there is no need to frequently pick up and put the inoculation head and inoculation equipment, which reduces the risk of contamination of the strain.

[0017] 3. The blades of the inoculation head in the present invention have different shapes. The cylindrical blade can obtain circular tissues or mycelium blocks, which will be more conducive to observing and counting the growth of mycelium in the later stage; the rake-shaped blade is more conducive to scraping the mycelium layer on the surface of the culture medium; the concave arc-shaped blade can increase the contact area with the cut tissue, and can more smoothly cut off unnecessary tissues or impurities, which is highly practical. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi in the embodiment.

[0019] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the concave arc blade of the multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi strains in the embodiment.

[0020] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the rake blade of the multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi strains in the embodiment.

[0021] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cylindrical blade of the multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi strains in the embodiment.

[0022] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the straight needle-shaped blade of the multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi strains in the embodiment.

[0023] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the curved needle-shaped blade of the multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi strains in the embodiment.

[0024] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of a flat shovel-shaped blade of a multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi in an embodiment

[0025] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the P-shaped blade of the multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi strains in the embodiment.

[0026] Among them, 1-claw, 2-clip, 3-first handle, 4-second handle, 5-elastic part, 6-connector, 7-handle, 8-blade, 9-rake-shaped blade, 10-anti-slip pattern, 11-cylindrical blade, 12-straight needle-shaped blade, 13-curved needle-shaped blade, 14-flat shovel-shaped blade, 15-P-shaped blade, 16-concave arc-shaped blade, 17-buckle, 18-buckle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, "several" means one or more, "many" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The terms "first," "second," and "third" are used solely for descriptive purposes and to distinguish technical features. They are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connected," and "set" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or they can refer to internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the circumstances. The following describes an embodiment of the utility model based on its overall structure.

[0031] like Figures 1-8 As shown, the multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi strains of this embodiment includes: a clamping claw 1, a clamping piece 2, a first handle 3, a second handle 4, an elastic member 5, a joint 6, a handle 7, a blade 8, a rake-shaped blade 9, an anti-slip pattern 10, a cylindrical blade 11, a straight needle-shaped blade 12, a curved needle-shaped blade 13, a flat shovel-shaped blade 14 and a P-shaped blade 15.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] refer to Figure 1 The inoculator includes a first handle 3 and a second handle 4, the middle parts of the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 are hinged, and the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 are both provided with a clip 2 at one end on the same side, and the clip 2 is provided with a plurality of claws 1. The other ends of the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 are elastically connected by an elastic member 5. When the elastic member 5 is compressed, the two clips 2 can approach each other to form a clamping area, and the claws 1 on the two clips 2 can cross and fit with each other. When in use, the human hand lightly presses the first handle 3 and the second handle 4, so that the elastic part 5 is compressed to a certain extent, the overall volume of the inoculator becomes smaller, and it can penetrate into the test tube or culture dish, and then the mycelium or tissue is placed in the clamping area between the two clamps 2, and the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 are further pressed so that the mycelium or tissue is clamped by the two clamps 2, so that the tough mycelium or tissue can be easily obtained. At this time, the clamping claws 1 on the two clamps 2 cross and fit each other, and in the process of taking the tissue out of the culture dish, the mycelium or tissue can be prevented from falling onto the table to avoid contamination; a buckle 17 is installed on the side of the first handle 3, and a buckle 18 is installed on the side of the second handle 4. When the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 are pressed close to each other, the buckle 17 can be connected to the buckle 18. At this time, the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 are fixed together, and the human hand does not need to continue to apply pressure to the two handles, which facilitates the transportation of the tissue into the test tube.

[0034] Furthermore, the elastic member 5 is preferably a cylindrical spring.

[0035] In addition, the inoculator is usually made of stainless steel, which is economical and durable, and can also meet the requirements of aseptic operation.

[0036] To sum up, in this embodiment, the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 are pressed by hand, and the two clamps 2 stably clamp the mycelium or tissue in the clamping area. At this time, the claws 1 on the clamps 2 cross and fit each other to prevent the mycelium or tissue from slipping out of the clamping area, so that tough mycelium or tissue can be easily obtained, solving the problem that it is not easy to obtain tough mycelium and tissue with existing inoculation instruments.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] On the basis of Example 1, this embodiment further adds an inoculation head.

[0039] Continue to refer Figures 1-8 The other end of the first handle 3 extends outward and is provided with a joint 6; the inoculation head includes a handle 7 and a blade 8, one end of the handle 7 is fixedly connected to the blade 8, and the other end of the handle 7 is detachably connected to the joint 6. The handle 7 and the joint 6 are detachably connected, which can facilitate the replacement of inoculation heads with different blade shapes.

[0040] There are many ways to detachably connect the handle 7 and the connector 6. A threaded connection is more convenient, as it provides a tight connection and quick replacement. In addition, anti-slip grooves 10 can be provided on the outside of the handle 7. When the inoculation head is removed, the anti-slip grooves 10 can increase the friction between the handle 7 and the hand, preventing the inoculation head from slipping out of the hand.

[0041] Multiple inoculation heads can be provided, and the blade 8 of each inoculation head can be of different shapes as needed. For example, the blade 8 can be cylindrical, with openings at both ends of the cylindrical blade 11, and at least one end of the cylindrical blade 11 provided with a cutting edge. By pressing down on the cylindrical blade 11, its cutting edge can be used to obtain circular tissue or mycelial blocks. Circular tissue or mycelial blocks are more conducive to observing and counting the late-stage mycelial growth than square tissue. The blade 8 can also be rake-shaped. Compared to inoculation heads of other shapes, the rake-shaped blade 9 is more conducive to scraping the mycelial layer on the surface of the culture medium. The blade 8 can also be in the shape of a flat plate, and the front end of the blade 8 is in the shape of an arc that is concave toward one end of the handle 7. The concave arc blade 16 has a larger contact area with the tissue during cutting, and can cut out unnecessary tissue or impurities in the fan-shaped fruiting body tissue. In addition, there are some currently common blade 8 shapes, such as a straight needle-shaped blade 12, a curved needle-shaped blade 13, a flat spatula-shaped blade 14, and a P-shaped blade 15, which can be threadedly connected to the joint 6 of the first handle 3 through the handle 7 to meet the needs of cutting different tissues or mycelium blocks, thereby improving the inoculation efficiency. Among them, the P-shaped blade 15 mentioned above is a blade that smoothly protrudes outward on one side relative to the handle 7, and a blade edge is provided on the protruding side. Its shape is P-shaped or P-shaped, and there is a hole in the middle of the blade or no hole (such as Figure 8In addition, it should be noted that the inoculation head can be configured with one or more of the above-mentioned ones, and the operator can configure it according to needs.

[0042] In addition, the inoculation head is preferably made of stainless steel, which has a long service life and is easy to clean and disinfect, which helps reduce the risk of bacterial contamination.

[0043] When in use, the connector 6 of the first handle 3 is first threadedly connected to the inoculation head corresponding to the type of bacteria to be cut as needed, and the inoculation head is first used to cut the mycelium block or tissue. After the cutting action is completed, the clamping piece 2 of the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 is manually driven to clamp the mycelium or tissue. The clamping claw 1 on the clamping piece 2 can prevent the clamped mycelium or tissue from falling off during the movement, thereby completing the cutting and clamping actions in one go, which not only reduces the time required for a single operation, but also greatly reduces the risk of contamination by miscellaneous bacteria. Of course, during the inoculation process, if one inoculation head does not meet the cutting requirements, the inoculation head can be screwed out by rotating the handle, and then quickly switched to another inoculation head that meets the cutting requirements.

[0044] The inoculator of this embodiment is also efficient, simple and safe, and has broad market prospects.

[0045] The foregoing descriptions of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention are for purposes of illustration and description. These descriptions are not intended to limit the present invention to the precise forms that may be disclosed, and it is apparent that many modifications and variations are possible in light of the foregoing teachings. The exemplary embodiments have been selected and described for the purpose of explaining the specific principles of the present invention and their practical application, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to realize and utilize various exemplary embodiments of the present invention and various alternatives and variations thereof. The scope of the present invention is intended to be defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first handle and a second handle, wherein the first handle and the second handle are hingedly connected, and each of the first handle and the second handle is provided with a clip at one end on the same side, wherein the clip is provided with a plurality of clamping claws, and the other ends of the first handle and the second handle are elastically connected by an elastic member; when the elastic member is compressed, the two clips can move closer to each other to form a clamping area, and the clamping claws on the two clips can cross and fit with each other; The other end of the first handle extends outward and is provided with a joint; the inoculation head is detachably connected to the joint; the inoculation head includes a handle and a blade, one end of the handle is fixedly connected to the blade, and the other end is threadedly connected to the joint.

2. The multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic member is a cylindrical spring.

3. The multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blade is cylindrical, and at least one end of the cylinder is provided with a cutting edge.

4. The multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blade is rake-shaped.

5. The multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blade is in the shape of a flat plate, and the front end of the blade is in the shape of an arc that is concave toward one end of the handle.

6. The multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple inoculation heads, and the blade of each inoculation head is needle-shaped, P-shaped or flat spade-shaped.

7. The multifunctional inoculator for edible fungi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inoculation head is made of stainless steel.

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