Germination equipment capable of reducing wastewater discharge

Abstract

The utility model discloses germination equipment capable of reducing waste water discharge, which comprises a germination chamber, a liquid storage tank and a liquid collection tank, the germination chamber is used for accommodating and promoting the germination of grains, waste water in the germination chamber is discharged to the liquid collection tank through a liquid discharge pipeline, the germination equipment further comprises a circulation loop, and the circulation loop is connected with the liquid storage tank and the liquid collection tank. The circulation loop is arranged between the germination chamber and the liquid storage tank; wherein the circulation loop is configured to convey cleaning water in the liquid storage tank into the germination chamber to clean germinated grains in the germination chamber, and then convey the cleaning water into the liquid storage tank, so that circulating cleaning of the germinated grains is realized, and the amount of wastewater discharged into the liquid collection tank is reduced; compared with the prior art, according to the scheme, the cleaning efficiency of the germinated grains is improved, the amount of waste water generated when the germinated grains are cleaned is reduced, and the amount of waste water discharged to the liquid collecting box can be reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of grain germination, in particular to a germination equipment capable of reducing wastewater discharge. BACKGROUND

[0002] The germination equipment is an equipment capable of promoting germination. The germination equipment controls the temperature and humidity in the internal chamber environment to be in a state conducive to germination, thereby accelerating the germination process. The existing germination machine can be used for germination of brown rice. The germinated brown rice produces a large amount of enzymes beneficial to the human body, so that the nutritional ingredients of the germinated brown rice increase and the sugar content decreases. The germinated brown rice is a food beneficial to the human body and can be used as a staple food for people who need to reduce sugar.

[0003] The germination process is a complex biological and chemical reaction process. Foreign matter is generated during the germination process. The germinated grains need to be cleaned to ensure the cleanliness of the germinated grains. During the cleaning of the germinated grains, a large amount of wastewater is generated. If the wastewater is directly discharged, the volume of the liquid collecting tank will be required.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new technical scheme to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present application provides a germination equipment capable of reducing wastewater discharge. The germination equipment can reduce the wastewater generated during the cleaning of the germinated grains, thereby reducing the amount of wastewater discharged into the liquid collecting tank.

[0006] The present application provides a germination equipment capable of reducing wastewater discharge, which comprises a germination chamber, a liquid storage tank and a liquid collecting tank. The germination chamber is used to accommodate and promote the germination of grains. The wastewater in the germination chamber is discharged to the liquid collecting tank through a liquid discharge pipeline.

[0007] The germination equipment further comprises:

[0008] A circulation loop is arranged between the germination chamber and the liquid storage tank.

[0009] The circulation loop is configured to transport the cleaning water in the liquid storage tank to the germination chamber to clean the germinated grains in the germination chamber, and then transport the cleaning water to the liquid storage tank, thereby realizing the circulation cleaning of the germinated grains and reducing the amount of wastewater discharged into the liquid collecting tank.

[0010] The following also provides several optional modes, but not as an additional limitation to the above overall scheme, but only as a further supplement or preference. Without technical or logical contradiction, each optional mode can be combined with the above overall scheme, and can also be combined between multiple optional modes.

[0011] Optionally, the maximum liquid storage capacity of the liquid collecting tank is L1, the maximum liquid storage capacity of the germination chamber is L2, and L1 is less than 4L2.

[0012] Optionally, the maximum liquid storage capacity of the liquid collecting tank is L1, the maximum liquid storage capacity of the germination chamber is L2, and L1 is less than 2L2.

[0013] Optionally, the maximum liquid storage capacity of the liquid collecting tank is L1, the maximum liquid storage capacity of the germination chamber is L2, and L1 is less than 4L2.

[0014] Optionally, the maximum liquid storage capacity of the liquid collecting tank is L1, the maximum liquid storage capacity of the germination chamber is L2, and L1 is less than 2L2.

[0015] Optionally, the circulation loop comprises:

[0016] a first flow path configured to transport liquid in the liquid storage tank to the germination chamber; and

[0017] a second flow path configured to transport cleaning water in the germination chamber to the liquid storage tank.

[0018] Optionally, the first flow path comprises:

[0019] a first pipe configured between the liquid storage tank and the germination chamber, and

[0020] a first pump capable of transporting liquid in the liquid storage tank to the germination chamber through the first pipe.

[0021] Optionally, the circulation loop further comprises:

[0022] a flow path switching device configured between the second flow path and the liquid discharge pipe, so that the germination chamber is selectively connected to the liquid storage tank or the liquid collecting tank.

[0023] Optionally, the second flow path comprises:

[0024] a second pipe configured between the liquid storage tank and the flow path switching device;

[0025] a third pipe configured between the germination chamber and the flow path switching device; and

[0026] a second pump capable of transporting liquid in the germination chamber to the liquid storage tank or the liquid collecting tank through the flow path switching device.

[0027] wherein the liquid discharge pipe is configured between the flow path switching device and the liquid collecting tank.

[0028] Optionally, the germination chamber is located above the liquid collecting tank, and the liquid storage tank is located on one side of the germination chamber and the liquid collecting tank.

[0029] The first pump is located at the bottom of the liquid collecting tank, and the flow path switching device and the second pump are located between the germination chamber and the liquid collecting tank.

[0030] The present application is a kind of germination equipment for reducing wastewater discharge, after the germination of grain, the liquid in the liquid storage tank is transported to the germination chamber through the circulating loop to clean the germinating grain in the germination chamber, and is transported to the liquid storage tank through the circulating loop to clean the germinating grain, the germinating grain is effectively removed through the cleaning process, improves the cleaning efficiency of the germinating grain, reduces the amount of wastewater generated when cleaning the germinating grain, to reduce the amount of wastewater discharged to the liquid collecting tank; More importantly, after reducing the amount of wastewater discharged to the liquid collecting tank, the volume of the liquid collecting tank can be reduced, so that the structure of the germination equipment is more compact. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 An embodiment of the present application provides a structure schematic diagram of a grain germination equipment;

[0032] Figure 2 For Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a grain germination equipment;

[0033] Figure 3 For Figure 1 A structure schematic diagram of a grain germination equipment without shell;

[0034] Figure 4 For Figure 3 Another perspective structure schematic diagram of a grain germination equipment without shell;

[0035] Figure 5 For Figure 3 A structure schematic diagram of a grain germination equipment without liquid collecting tank;

[0036] Figure 6 For Figure 5 A structure schematic diagram of a grain germination equipment without liquid storage tank.

[0037] The reference signs in the drawings are explained as follows:

[0038] 100, germination equipment;

[0039] 10, shell;

[0040] 20, germination chamber;

[0041] 30, liquid storage tank;

[0042] 40, liquid collecting tank;

[0043] 50, circulation loop; 51, first flow path; 511, first pipe; 512, first pump; 52, second flow path; 521, second pipe; 522, third pipe; 523, second pump;

[0044] 60, drain pipe;

[0045] 70, flow path switching device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0047] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "connected with" another component, it can be directly connected with the other component or there can be a middle component. When a component is referred to as "arranged on" another component, it can be directly arranged on the other component or there can be a middle component.

[0048] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in the description of the application herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. As used in this description, the terms "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0049] As Figures 1 to 6 As shown in FIG. 1, the present application provides a sprouting device 100 for reducing wastewater discharge, which comprises a sprouting chamber 20, a liquid storage tank 30 and a liquid collecting tank 40. The sprouting chamber 20 is used for containing and promoting the sprouting of grains. The wastewater in the sprouting chamber 20 is drained to the liquid collecting tank 40 through a drain pipe 60. The sprouting device 100 further comprises a circulation loop 50, which is arranged between the sprouting chamber 20 and the liquid storage tank 30. The circulation loop 50 is configured to deliver the cleaning water in the liquid storage tank 30 to the sprouting chamber 20 to clean the sprouting grains in the sprouting chamber 20, and then deliver the cleaning water to the liquid storage tank 30, so as to realize the cyclic cleaning of the sprouting grains and reduce the amount of wastewater discharged to the liquid collecting tank 40.

[0050] After the grains germinate, the waste water (soaking water) in the germination chamber 20 is drained to the sump tank 40 through the drain line 60; then the liquid in the storage tank 30 is delivered to the germination chamber 20 through the circulation loop 50 to clean the germinated grains in the germination chamber 20, and is delivered to the storage tank 30 through the circulation loop 50, the germinated grains are effectively removed through the cleaning process, the cleaning efficiency of the germinated grains is improved, the amount of waste water generated during the cleaning of the germinated grains is reduced, so as to reduce the amount of waste water discharged to the sump tank 40; more importantly, after reducing the amount of waste water discharged to the sump tank 40, the volume requirement of the sump tank 40 can be reduced, and the volume of the sump tank 40 can be reduced as much as possible, so that the structure of the germination device 100 is more compact. After the cleaning of the germinated grains is completed, the cleaning water in the germination chamber 20 can be drained into the storage tank 30 or the sump tank 40.

[0051] In the embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 6 The main function of the germination chamber 20 is to accommodate and promote the germination of grains. The size and shape of the germination chamber 20 are customized according to the type of grains and the germination requirement to maximize the space utilization and the germination efficiency; further elaboration is not given here; for example, the germination chamber 20 is a cylindrical structure, a cuboid structure or other shape structure to adapt to different scale of grain germination requirement.

[0052] In the embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 5 The storage tank 30 is used to store liquid such as water. The storage tank 30 is a cylindrical structure, a cuboid structure or other shape structure. During the germination stage of the grains in the germination chamber 20, water is needed; at this time, the storage tank 30 can provide the water required by the germination chamber 20 through the circulation loop 50. The storage tank 30 is located on one side of the germination chamber 20.

[0053] In the embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 5 The maximum storage capacity of the storage tank 30 is at least 1.5 times the maximum storage capacity of the germination chamber 20, so as to ensure that after the water in the storage tank 30 provides the water required by the germination stage of the grains in the germination chamber 20, the remaining water can clean the germinated grains. Preferably, the maximum storage capacity of the storage tank 30 is at least 2 times the maximum storage capacity of the germination chamber 20.

[0054] In the embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 4As shown, the collecting tank 40 is used to collect waste water; for example, the collecting tank 40 is used to collect water flowing out of the germination chamber 20, including waste water after cleaning and soaking water generated by soaking grains. The collecting tank 40 is in a cylindrical structure, a cuboid structure or other shape structure. The top of the collecting tank 40 is open to receive waste water flowing out of the circulation loop 50. The germination chamber 20 is located above the collecting tank 40, and the storage tank 30 is located on one side of the collecting tank 40, so that the layout of the germination device 100 is more reasonable and the structure is more compact.

[0055] In the embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 4 The maximum storage capacity of the collecting tank 40 is L1, the maximum storage capacity of the germination chamber 20 is L2, and L1 is less than 4L2. If the maximum storage capacity of the collecting tank 40 is too large, it will increase the space occupied by the collecting tank 40 in the germination device 100. The maximum storage capacity of the collecting tank 40 and the maximum storage capacity of the germination chamber 20 are the maximum volume of the liquid that can be safely contained without overflowing or damage. Preferably, the maximum storage capacity of the collecting tank 40 is at least 1.5 times or 2 times the maximum storage capacity of the germination chamber 20.

[0056] In the embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 2 The germination device 100 further comprises a housing 10, and the housing 10 has a containing cavity; the germination chamber 20 and the collecting tank 40 are located in the containing cavity; and the storage tank 30 is located outside the housing 10, so as to facilitate water addition of the storage tank 30.

[0057] In the embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 to 6 The circulation loop 50 comprises a first flow path 51 and a second flow path 52. The first flow path 51 is configured to deliver liquid in the storage tank 30 to the germination chamber 20. The second flow path 52 is configured to deliver cleaning water in the germination chamber 20 to the storage tank 30. The liquid delivered in the first flow path 51 can be clean water or cleaning water. Before the germination of grains, the first flow path 51 delivers clean water to soak the grains. After the germination of grains, the first flow path 51 first delivers clean water, which can also be referred to as cleaning water. The cleaning water can be clean water or water after flushing the germinated grains.

[0058] In the embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 to 6 The first flow path 51 comprises a first pipeline 511 and a first pump 512. The first pipeline 511 is arranged between the storage tank and the germination chamber 20. The first pump 512 can deliver liquid in the storage tank 30 to the germination chamber 20 through the first pipeline 511. The first pump 512 is the power source of the first flow path 51. The first pump 512 can be a centrifugal pump, a peristaltic pump or the like. The first pipeline 511 is used to deliver liquid. In order to adapt to the space in the housing 10, the first pipeline 511 can be a hose.

[0059] In the present embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 to 6 one end of the first pipeline 511 is in communication with the bottom of the germination chamber 20, and the other end is in communication with the bottom of the liquid storage tank 30. The first pump 512 is located in the housing 10, so that the first pump 512 is located at the bottom of the liquid storage tank 30, thereby enabling the germination device 100 to be more compact in structure.

[0060] In the present embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 to 6 The circulation loop 50 further comprises a flow switching device 70, which is arranged between the second flow path 52 and the liquid discharge pipeline 60, so that the germination chamber 20 is selectively in communication with the liquid storage tank 30 or the liquid collection tank 40. The provision of the flow switching device 70 enables the liquid in the germination chamber 20 to be selectively transported into the liquid storage tank 30 or the liquid collection tank 40, thereby achieving the functions of circulating cleaning or discharging waste water. The flow switching device is located between the germination chamber 20 and the liquid collection tank 40; the flow switching device 70 is a two-way valve or a three-way valve.

[0061] In the present embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 to 6 The second flow path 52 comprises a second pipeline 521, a third pipeline 522 and a second pump 523; the second pipeline 521 is arranged between the liquid storage tank 30 and the flow switching device 70; the third pipeline 522 is arranged between the germination chamber 20 and the flow switching device 70; the second pump 523 enables the liquid in the germination chamber 20 to be transported to the liquid storage tank 30 or the liquid collection tank 40 through the flow switching device 70; wherein the liquid discharge pipeline 60 is arranged between the flow switching device 70 and the liquid collection tank 40.

[0062] In the present embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 to 6 One end of the second pipeline 521 is connected to the bottom of the liquid storage tank 30, and the other end is connected to the flow switching device 70; the third pipeline 522 is connected to the bottom of the germination chamber 20, and the other end is connected to the flow switching device 70; one end of the liquid discharge pipeline 60 is connected to the flow switching device 70, and the other end is located at the top of the liquid collection tank 40 and is arranged opposite to the opening of the liquid collection tank 40. In order to adapt to the space in the housing 10, the second pipeline 521, the third pipeline 522 and the liquid discharge pipeline 60 can all be flexible pipes.

[0063] In the present embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 to 6 The second pump 523 is located between the germination chamber 20 and the liquid collection tank 40; the second pump 523 is attached to one side of the flow switching device 70, and is used to provide power for transporting liquid. The second pump 523 is the power source of the second flow path 52 and the liquid discharge pipeline 60, and it can transport the liquid in the germination chamber 20 to the liquid storage tank 30 or the liquid collection tank 40. The second pump 523 can be selected from types such as centrifugal pumps and peristaltic pumps, and the specific selection depends on the properties of the liquid and the transportation requirements.

[0064] The use process of the germination device 100 will be described below:

[0065] The grains are placed in the germination chamber 20; the first pump 512 is started, and the first pump 512 delivers the liquid in the liquid storage tank 30 to the germination chamber 20 through the first pipeline 511 to provide the required amount of water for the grains, and then the first pump 512 is turned off;

[0066] After the grains are germinated, the germinated grains in the germination chamber 20 need to be cleaned. The operator starts the first pump 512, and the first pump 512 delivers the clean water in the liquid storage tank 30 to the germination chamber 20 through the first pipeline 511; then the second pump 523 is started, and the cleaned water is delivered to the liquid storage tank 30 or the liquid collection tank 40 through the flow path switching device 70. If the liquid needs to be delivered back to the liquid storage tank 30 for recycling, the flow path switching device 70 is switched to the direction of the liquid storage tank 30; if the waste water needs to be discharged into the liquid collection tank 40 for disposal, the flow path switching device 70 is switched to the direction of the liquid collection tank 40; when the grains are cleaned, the operator can turn off the first pump 512 and the second pump 523.

[0067] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any manner. To make the description concise, all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are not described, however, as long as the combinations of the technical features do not exist contradictions, they should be considered as the scope of the present disclosure. When the technical features in different embodiments are embodied in the same figure, it can be considered that the figure also discloses the combination of the embodiments involved.

[0068] The above embodiments only express several implementation manners of the present application, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as a limitation on the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which are within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A malting device for reducing wastewater discharge, comprising a malting chamber for containing and promoting germination of grains, a liquid storage tank, and a liquid collection tank, wherein wastewater in the malting chamber is discharged to the liquid collection tank through a discharge pipeline, characterized in that: the malting device further comprises: a circulation loop arranged between the malting chamber and the liquid storage tank; wherein the circulation loop is configured to deliver cleaning water in the liquid storage tank to the malting chamber to clean the germinating grains in the malting chamber, and then deliver the cleaning water to the liquid storage tank, thereby achieving cyclic cleaning of the germinating grains to reduce the amount of wastewater discharged to the liquid collection tank.

2. A malting apparatus for reducing wastewater discharge according to claim 1, wherein The maximum storage capacity of the liquid collection tank is L1, and the maximum storage capacity of the malting chamber is L2, and L1 is less than 4L2.

3. A malting apparatus with reduced wastewater discharge according to claim 2, characterized in that The maximum storage capacity of the liquid collection tank is L1, and the maximum storage capacity of the malting chamber is L2, and L1 is less than 2L2.

4. A malting apparatus for reducing wastewater discharge according to claim 1, wherein The maximum storage capacity of the liquid storage tank is at least 1.5 times the maximum storage capacity of the malting chamber.

5. A sprouting apparatus for reducing wastewater discharge according to claim 2, wherein The maximum storage capacity of the liquid storage tank is at least 2 times the maximum storage capacity of the malting chamber.

6. A mashing apparatus with reduced wastewater discharge according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The circulation loop comprises: a first flow path configured to deliver liquid in the liquid storage tank to the malting chamber; and a second flow path configured to deliver cleaning water in the malting chamber to the liquid storage tank.

7. A malting apparatus with reduced wastewater discharge according to claim 6, characterized in that The first flow path comprises: a first pipeline arranged between the liquid storage tank and the malting chamber, and a first pump capable of delivering liquid in the liquid storage tank to the malting chamber through the first pipeline.

8. A malting apparatus for reducing wastewater discharge according to claim 7, characterised in that, The circulation loop further comprises: a flow path switching device arranged between the second flow path and the discharge pipeline, so that the malting chamber is selectively connected to the liquid storage tank or the liquid collection tank.

9. A malting apparatus for reducing wastewater discharge according to claim 8, characterised in that, The second flow path comprises: a second pipeline arranged between the liquid storage tank and the flow path switching device; a third pipeline arranged between the malting chamber and the flow path switching device; and a second pump capable of delivering liquid in the malting chamber to the liquid storage tank or the liquid collection tank through the flow path switching device; wherein the discharge pipeline is arranged between the flow path switching device and the liquid collection tank.

10. A malting apparatus for reducing wastewater discharge according to claim 9, characterised in that, The malting chamber is located above the liquid collection tank, and the liquid storage tank is located on one side of the malting chamber and the liquid collection tank; The first pump is located at the bottom of the liquid collection tank, and the flow path switching device and the second pump are located between the malting chamber and the liquid collection tank.

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