High-capacity culture tank
By introducing an air pump-driven stirring system and air handling unit into a large-capacity culture tank, the problems of poor mixing uniformity and inconvenient cleaning are solved, achieving efficient stirring and air purification, improving culture quality and cleaning convenience, and meeting the high-quality culture requirements of the biopharmaceutical industry.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422950705.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing large-capacity culture jars suffer from poor mixing uniformity, insufficient functionality, inconvenient cleaning, and low adaptability, making it difficult to meet the high-quality culture needs of the biopharmaceutical industry.
The system employs an air pump-driven stirring system, combined with an air handling mechanism that includes filter plates, filter membranes, and ultraviolet lamps. The stirring rod rotates via sealed bearings and rubber blocks, and a heating coil ensures air quality and temperature control, enhancing stirring performance and ease of cleaning.
It improves mixing uniformity, enhances functionality, improves culture quality and cleaning convenience, and meets the high-efficiency culture needs of the biopharmaceutical industry.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of culture tank technology, and in particular to a large-capacity culture tank. Background Technology
[0002] Large-capacity culture tanks are containers used for large-scale culture of various biological cells and microorganisms and for conducting biochemical reactions. They have a large volume to hold a large amount of culture medium and reaction medium, are equipped with a stirring structure to ensure uniform mixing of the culture medium, and also have temperature control and sterilization functions. They mainly provide a relatively stable and suitable growth and reaction environment for cultures and reactants.
[0003] In the context of the booming development of the biopharmaceutical industry, large-capacity culture vessels play a crucial role. With the increasing demand for the treatment of various diseases, the requirements for the production and quality of biological products such as monoclonal antibodies, recombinant protein drugs, and vaccines are also increasing. Large-scale mammalian cell culture provides an ideal platform, enabling vaccines to achieve industrial mass production in a short period of time, meeting the vaccination needs of billions of people worldwide, and making an important contribution to the global fight against the pandemic.
[0004] In modern society, the materials used in the manufacture of culture tanks are generally of high quality, with the selection of high-strength, corrosion-resistant stainless steel to ensure the strength and service life of the tank. These tanks possess numerous functions, requiring precise control by professional technicians during operation. Achieving completely uniform mixing within the tank is not easy, and only a portion of the needs can be cultivated. Temperature and the internal environment are difficult to control, and large capacities also necessitate extensive cleaning. These factors contribute to poor mixing uniformity, insufficient functionality, inconvenient cleaning, low adaptability, and poor cultivation results, making it difficult to meet the needs of enterprises. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a large-capacity culture vessel, aiming to improve upon the problems of poor mixing uniformity, insufficient functionality, inconvenient cleaning, low adaptability, and poor culture effect in existing technologies.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A large-capacity culture tank includes an air pump. The output end of the air pump is fixedly connected to an air outlet pipe, and the other end of the air outlet pipe is fixedly connected to a venting steel pipe. A sealed bearing is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the venting steel pipe, and a venting block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sealed bearing. Multiple air rods are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the venting block, and multiple air nozzles are fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of each air rod. A stirring rod is fixedly connected to the other end of the air rod, and a rubber block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring rod. A connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the stirring rod, and the connecting sleeve is fitted onto the outside of the venting steel pipe. A large culture tank is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the venting steel pipe.
[0008] In one embodiment of this utility model, the input end of the air pump is provided with a processing mechanism, the processing mechanism including an air supply pipe, one end of the air supply pipe being fixedly connected to the input end of the air pump, the other end of the air supply pipe being fixedly connected to a processing chamber, one end of the processing chamber being sealed to the input end of the air pump through the air supply pipe, the other end of the processing chamber being fixedly connected to an installation ring, a filter plate being fixedly connected to the inner wall of one end of the installation ring, a filter membrane being provided between the other end of the installation ring and the processing chamber, and an ultraviolet lamp and multiple heating coils being installed inside the processing chamber.
[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, the outer wall of the mounting ring is fitted with a front sleeve, and the outer wall of the processing chamber at the end away from the mounting ring is fitted with a rear sleeve.
[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, a lid is installed on the top of the large culture tank, and handles are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the lid.
[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, an observation window is fixedly connected to the top front side of the large culture tank.
[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, a protective sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer wall of the large culture tank.
[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, a controller is fixedly connected to the bottom front side of the large culture tank, and the controller is electrically connected to the air pump.
[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, a screen is provided on the top front side of the controller, and multiple buttons are provided on the bottom front side of the controller.
[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, a support platform is fixedly connected to the bottom of the large culture tank.
[0016] In one embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of support columns are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support platform, and a support foot is fixedly connected to the bottom of each support column.
[0017] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] 1. In this utility model, a control air pump sends the processed gas through an outlet pipe into a ventilation steel pipe, which then sends the gas into a ventilation block. The ventilation block then sends the gas into an air rod, from which it is ejected through a nozzle. Because a sealed bearing is fixed to the top of the inner wall of the ventilation steel pipe, and the inner ring of the sealed bearing fixes the ventilation block, the structure can rotate. When culturing in a large incubator, the expelled gas can be used for stirring, and it can also cause the stirring rods connected to both ends of the air rod to rotate, promoting a stirring effect. When not culturing, adding cleaning solution to start the incubator allows for cleaning by rubber blocks adhering to the tank wall. This incubator improves functionality, enhances stirring effect, improves culture quality, facilitates cleaning, and meets usage requirements.
[0019] 2. In this utility model, the air is treated by a processing chamber. The air is first initially filtered by a filter plate, and then further filtered by a filter membrane. Through the dual filtration of the filter plate and the filter membrane, the air is purified, ensuring air quality. The filtered air is then sterilized by ultraviolet lamps inside the processing chamber, completing the air treatment. When high-temperature cultivation is required, the air inside the processing chamber can be heated by a heating coil. After the air is treated to meet the requirements, it enters the input end of the air pump through an air delivery pipe. This structure improves adaptability, enhances cultivation effect, increases functionality, and meets processing needs. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a large-capacity culture vessel proposed in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial structural breakdown diagram of the venting steel pipe for a large-capacity culture tank proposed in this utility model.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of a sealed bearing for a large-capacity culture tank proposed in this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the processing mechanism of a large-capacity culture tank proposed in this utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a controller for a large-capacity culture tank proposed in this utility model.
[0025] Legend:
[0026] 1. Air pump; 2. Processing mechanism; 201. Air supply pipe; 202. Filter plate; 203. Mounting ring; 204. Filter membrane; 205. Front sleeve; 206. Processing chamber; 207. Ultraviolet lamp; 208. Heating coil; 3. Air outlet pipe; 4. Ventilation steel pipe; 5. Sealed bearing; 6. Ventilation block; 7. Air rod; 8. Air nozzle; 9. Stirring rod; 10. Rubber block; 11. Connecting sleeve; 12. Large incubator; 13. Tank lid; 14. Handle; 15. Observation window; 16. Protective sleeve; 17. Controller; 18. Screen; 19. Button; 20. Support platform; 21. Rear sleeve; 22. Support column; 23. Support foot. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0029] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0030] Please see the appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 and attached Figure 3This utility model provides an embodiment of a large-capacity culture tank, including an air pump 1. The output end of the air pump 1 is fixedly connected to an air outlet pipe 3, and the other end of the air outlet pipe 3 is fixedly connected to a ventilation steel pipe 4. The air pump 1 can compress and output air. The air outlet pipe 3 is a pipe for conveying compressed air. The ventilation steel pipe 4 is used to withstand higher pressure and convey more gas. A sealing bearing 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the ventilation steel pipe 4. A ventilation block 6 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sealing bearing 5. Multiple air rods 7 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the ventilation block 6. Multiple air nozzles 8 are fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the air rods 7. A stirring rod 9 is fixedly connected to the other end of the air rods 7. The air nozzles 8 ensure the uniform distribution and effective action of the airflow. The function of the stirring rod 9 is to make the mixture fully stirred and mixed in the container through its rotational movement, thereby improving the mixing efficiency and quality. A rubber block 10 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring rod 9, and a connecting sleeve 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the stirring rod 9. The connecting sleeve 11 is sleeved on the outside of the ventilated steel pipe 4. Multiple stirring rods 9 are connected through the connecting sleeve 11 to make the structure more stable. A large culture tank 12 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ventilated steel pipe 4 to cultivate a large number of products.
[0031] Please see the appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 4 The air pump 1 has a processing mechanism 2 at its input end, which is used to sterilize the air. The processing mechanism 2 includes an air supply pipe 201, one end of which is fixedly connected to the input end of the air pump 1, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a processing chamber 206. One end of the processing chamber 206 is sealed to the input end of the air pump 1 through the air supply pipe 201, and the other end of the processing chamber 206 is fixedly connected to an installation ring 203. A filter plate 202 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one end of the installation ring 203, and a filter membrane 204 is provided between the other end of the installation ring 203 and the processing chamber 206. An ultraviolet lamp 207 and multiple heating coils 208 are installed inside the processing chamber 206. The ultraviolet lamp 207 ensures that the environment inside the processing chamber 206 is sterile, thereby ensuring the hygiene and safety of the processing process. The heating coils 208 are provided to provide a uniform heat source during the processing process, ensuring that the temperature distribution inside the entire processing chamber 206 is uniform, thereby achieving an ideal heating effect. The air is first initially filtered by filter plate 202, and then further filtered by filter membrane 204. Through the dual filtration of filter plate 202 and filter membrane 204, the air is purified and the air quality is ensured. The filtered air is then sterilized by ultraviolet lamp 207 inside the treatment chamber 206, completing the air treatment. When high-temperature cultivation is required, the air inside the treatment chamber 206 can be heated by heating coil 208. After the air is treated to meet the requirements, it enters the input end of air pump 1 through air supply pipe 201. This structure improves adaptability, enhances cultivation effect, increases functionality, and meets processing needs.
[0032] Optionally, a front sleeve 205 is fitted onto the outer wall of the mounting ring 203, and a rear sleeve 21 is fitted onto the outer wall of the processing chamber 206 at the end away from the mounting ring 203. The shape of the inner wall of the front sleeve 205 is adapted to the outer wall of the mounting ring 203. The shape of the outer wall of the front sleeve 205 can be circular, square, or other structures. When the shape of the outer wall of the front sleeve 205 is square, it facilitates the stable placement of the entire processing device 2. The shape of the inner wall of the rear sleeve 21 is adapted to the outer wall of one end of the processing chamber 206. The shape of the outer wall of the rear sleeve 21 can be circular, square, or other structures. When the shape of the outer wall of the rear sleeve 21 is square, it facilitates the stable placement of the entire processing device 2.
[0033] Please see the appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 5 The large culture tank 12 is equipped with a lid 13 on its top. Handles 14 are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the lid 13. The handles 14 fixedly connected to the lid 13 facilitate operation and movement, provide a stable grip point, and allow the operator to easily open and close the lid 13. An observation window 15 is fixedly connected to the top front side of the large culture tank 12. A protective sleeve 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the large culture tank 12. A controller 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom front side of the large culture tank 12. The controller 17 is electrically connected to the air pump 1, providing accurate operation for the structure.
[0034] Please see the appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 5 The controller 17 has a screen 18 on the top front side, which can clearly display various information and operation interface, making it convenient for users to operate and monitor intuitively. The controller 17 has multiple buttons 19 on the bottom front side. The bottom of the large culture tank 12 is fixedly connected to a support platform 20, and the bottom of the support platform 20 is fixedly connected to multiple support columns 22. The bottom of the support columns 22 is fixedly connected to support feet 23, which increases stability and can also effectively distribute pressure. The model of the air pump 1 is SP15L-1390W, and the model of the controller 17 is FX3U-32MT / ES-A.
[0035] The working principle of the large-capacity culture vessel provided by this utility model is as follows:
[0036] The control air pump 1 sends the processed gas through the outlet pipe 3 into the ventilation steel pipe 4, which then sends the gas into the ventilation block 6. The ventilation block 6 sends the gas into the air rod 7, where it is ejected from the nozzle 8. Because a sealed bearing 5 is fixed to the top of the inner wall of the ventilation steel pipe 4, and the inner ring of the sealed bearing 5 fixes the ventilation block 6, the structure can rotate. When culturing in the large culture tank 12, the expelled gas can be used for stirring, and can also cause the stirring rods 9 connected to both ends of the air rod 7 to rotate, promoting a stirring effect. When not culturing, the culture tank can be started by adding cleaning solution, and the rubber block 10 can be used to clean the tank wall. This culture tank improves functionality, increases stirring effect, improves culture quality, facilitates cleaning, and meets usage requirements.
[0037] This large-capacity incubator processes air through a treatment chamber 206. The air is first initially filtered by a filter plate 202, and then further filtered by a filter membrane 204. Through the dual filtration of the filter plate 202 and the filter membrane 204, the air is purified, ensuring air quality. The filtered air is then sterilized by ultraviolet lamps 207 inside the treatment chamber 206, completing the air treatment. When high-temperature cultivation is required, the air inside the treatment chamber 206 can be heated by a heating coil 208. After the air is treated to meet the requirements, it enters the input end of the air pump 1 through the air supply pipe 201. This structure improves adaptability, enhances cultivation effect, increases functionality, and meets processing needs.
[0038] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0039] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0040] This document uses specific embodiments to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of these embodiments are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A large-capacity culture tank, comprising an air pump (1), characterized in that: The output end of the air pump (1) is fixedly connected to the air outlet pipe (3), and the other end of the air outlet pipe (3) is fixedly connected to the ventilation steel pipe (4). The top of the inner wall of the ventilation steel pipe (4) is fixedly connected to the sealing bearing (5), and the inner wall of the sealing bearing (5) is fixedly connected to the ventilation block (6). Multiple air rods (7) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the ventilation block (6). Multiple air nozzles (8) are fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the air rod (7). The other end of the air rod (7) is fixedly connected to the stirring rod (9). The outer wall of the stirring rod (9) is fixedly connected to the rubber block (10). The bottom of the stirring rod (9) is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve (11). The connecting sleeve (11) is sleeved on the outside of the ventilation steel pipe (4). The outer wall of the ventilation steel pipe (4) is fixedly connected to the large culture tank (12).
2. A large-capacity culture vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input end of the air pump (1) is provided with a processing mechanism (2). The processing mechanism (2) includes an air supply pipe (201). One end of the air supply pipe (201) is fixedly connected to the input end of the air pump (1). The other end of the air supply pipe (201) is fixedly connected to a processing chamber (206). One end of the processing chamber (206) is sealed to the input end of the air pump (1) through the air supply pipe (201). The other end of the processing chamber (206) is fixedly connected to an installation ring (203). A filter plate (202) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one end of the installation ring (203). A filter membrane (204) is provided between the other end of the installation ring (203) and the processing chamber (206). An ultraviolet lamp (207) and multiple heating coils (208) are installed inside the processing chamber (206).
3. A large-capacity culture vessel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the mounting ring (203) is fitted with a front sleeve (205), and the outer wall of the processing chamber (206) at the end away from the mounting ring (203) is fitted with a rear sleeve (21).
4. A large-capacity culture vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The large culture tank (12) is equipped with a lid (13) on the top, and handles (14) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the lid (13).
5. A large-capacity culture vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: An observation window (15) is fixedly connected to the top front side of the large culture tank (12).
6. A large-capacity culture vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective sleeve (16) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer wall of the large culture tank (12).
7. A large-capacity culture vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (17) is fixedly connected to the bottom front side of the large culture tank (12), and the controller (17) is electrically connected to the air pump (1).
8. A large-capacity culture vessel according to claim 7, characterized in that: The controller (17) has a screen (18) on the top front side and multiple buttons (19) on the bottom front side.
9. A large-capacity culture vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the large culture tank (12) is fixedly connected to a support platform (20).
10. A large-capacity culture vessel according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom of the support platform (20) is fixedly connected to a plurality of support columns (22), and the bottom of each support column (22) is fixedly connected to a support foot (23).