Many-to-many material conveying and distributing system

Abstract

A many-to-many material conveying and distributing system comprises at least two primary tanks and at least two ultimate tanks, the primary tanks and the ultimate tanks are connected through a distributing disc, feeding ports and discharging ports are formed in the distributing disc, the number of the feeding ports is consistent with that of the primary tanks, and the number of the discharging ports is consistent with that of the ultimate tanks. The inner end of the feeding connector and the inner end of the discharging connector are detachably connected through switching hoses, and the number of the switching hoses is larger than or equal to one. Each primary tank and the ultimate tank can be rapidly and freely switched through the distribution disc, one-to-one pipeline connection is achieved, no branch pipeline exists, no connection with other pipelines exists, and safety and reliability are achieved; a single pipeline is used for conveying, and disinfection of the single pipeline is convenient and economical; the pipelines are independently conveyed, so that causes of bacterial contamination accidents are easy to find; one-to-one pipeline connection is achieved, material mixing caused by valve misoperation is avoided, and production accidents caused by valve inner leakage are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bio-fermentation technology, and in particular to a many-to-many material conveying and distribution system. Background Technology

[0002] In bio-fermentation processes, multiple primary tanks and multiple final tanks are typically used. To facilitate connection and form a seed liquid delivery channel from one primary tank to one final tank, the common practice is to transport the seed liquid from each primary tank to a pipeline for collection, and then distribute multiple branch pipes on the collection pipe to deliver the seed liquid to each final tank respectively.

[0003] Based on production practice, the following defects have been found in this process method:

[0004] First, while the distribution-total-distribution method can meet the material conveying requirements, it cannot simultaneously convey multiple seed liquid conveying channels.

[0005] Secondly, before each transplanting, in addition to disinfecting the connecting pipes of the equipment that transport materials to each other, the collection pipe must also be disinfected, which wastes steam.

[0006] Secondly, once the delivery pipelines are integrated, it becomes difficult to pinpoint the cause of a contamination incident.

[0007] Therefore, in view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, it is necessary to design a many-to-many material conveying and distribution system to solve the above problems.

[0008] It should be noted that the above introduction to the technical background is only for the purpose of providing a clear and complete explanation of the technical solution of this utility model and facilitating the understanding of those skilled in the art. It should not be assumed that the above content is known to those skilled in the art simply because it has been described in the background section of this utility model. Utility Model Content

[0009] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention aims to disclose a multi-to-multi material conveying and distribution system, and to provide a novel process for distributing materials from multiple primary tanks to multiple final tanks, thereby solving the problem of difficult material conveying control and monitoring between multiple tanks in bio-fermentation processes.

[0010] This utility model discloses a many-to-many material conveying and distribution system, including at least two primary tanks and a final tank. The primary tanks and the final tanks are connected by a distribution plate. The distribution plate is provided with a feed port and a discharge port. The number of feed ports is the same as the number of primary tanks. The outer end of each feed port is connected to a primary tank through a pipe. The number of discharge ports is the same as the number of final tanks. The outer end of each discharge port is connected to a final tank through a pipe. The inner ends of the feed ports and the inner ends of the discharge ports are detachably connected by a switching hose. The number of switching hoses is greater than or equal to one.

[0011] Preferred technical solution: Valves are installed on the pipelines in the material conveying and distribution system to control each pipeline independently.

[0012] Preferred technical solution: The two ends of the switching hose are detachably connected to the inner ends of the inlet and outlet ports respectively via quick connectors, which facilitates disassembly and assembly.

[0013] Preferred technical solution: The pipeline between the primary tank and the feed port consists of a rigid pipe and a connecting hose. The valve is installed on the rigid pipe, and the end of the connecting hose is connected to the feed port for easy disassembly and assembly.

[0014] Preferred technical solution: The outer end of the connecting hose and the feed port is detachably connected via a quick connector, and the pipe between the final tank and the discharge port is detachably connected to the outer end of the discharge port via a quick connector, facilitating disassembly and assembly.

[0015] The preferred technical solution is to have two infeed interfaces and four discharge interfaces.

[0016] Preferred technical solution: The primary tank and the final tank are equipped with a stirring device to accelerate the flow of materials.

[0017] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0018] The beneficial effects of this multi-to-multi material conveying and distribution system are as follows:

[0019] ① Each primary tank can be quickly and freely switched between the primary and final tanks via a distribution plate, achieving a one-to-one pipeline connection. There are no branch pipelines, and it is not connected to other pipelines, ensuring safety and reliability.

[0020] ②Use a single pipeline for delivery; disinfection of a single pipeline is convenient and economical.

[0021] ③ Independent delivery between each pipeline makes it easier to find the cause of contamination incidents;

[0022] ④ One-to-one pipeline connection will not cause material cross-contamination due to valve misoperation, nor will it cause production accidents due to valve internal leakage. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a diagram of a many-to-many material conveying and distribution system according to the present invention.

[0025] In the above attached diagrams, 1 is the primary tank; 1a is the first primary tank; 1b is the second primary tank; 2 is the final tank; 2a is the first final tank; 2b is the second final tank; 2c is the third final tank; 2d is the fourth final tank; 3 is the distribution plate; 31 is the feed inlet; 32 is the discharge inlet; 4 is the switching hose; 5 is the valve; 6 is the rigid pipe; 7 is the connecting hose; and 8 is the stirring device. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be used interchangeably where appropriate for the purposes of describing embodiments of this application herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and their synonyms, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0028] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing the present invention and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0029] Furthermore, in addition to indicating direction or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setting," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," "fitting," and "fitting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Similarly, "fitting" can mean completely or partially fitted. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] Example:

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model discloses a multi-to-multi material conveying and distribution system, including two primary tanks 1 and four final tanks 2. The primary tanks 1 include a first primary tank 1a and a second primary tank 1b, and the final tanks 2 include a first final tank 2a, a second final tank 2b, a third final tank 2c, and a fourth final tank 2d. The primary tanks 1 and the final tanks 2 are connected by a distribution plate 3. The distribution plate 3 is provided with a feeding interface 31 and a discharging interface 32. There are two feeding interfaces 31, and the outer ends of the two feeding interfaces 31 are respectively connected to the first primary tank 1a and the second primary tank 1b through pipes. There are four discharging interfaces 32, and the outer ends of the four discharging interfaces 32 are respectively connected to the first final tank 2a, the second final tank 2b, the third final tank 2c, and the fourth final tank 2d through pipes. The inner ends of the feeding interfaces 31 and the inner ends of the discharging interfaces 32 are detachably connected by switching hoses 4, and the number of switching hoses 4 is greater than or equal to one.

[0034] The method and principle of this utility model are as follows: In use, by switching the connection of the hose 4 with the two inlet ports 31 and the four outlet ports 32, any pair of independent conveying can be achieved: the first primary tank 1a and the first final tank 2a, the first primary tank 1a and the second final tank 2b, the first primary tank 1a and the third final tank 2c, the first primary tank 1a and the fourth final tank 2d, the second primary tank 1b and the first final tank 2a, the second primary tank 1b and the second final tank 2b, the second primary tank 1b and the third final tank 2c, or the second primary tank 1b and the fourth final tank 2d; or multiple pairs can be conveyed simultaneously, for example, the first primary tank 1a and the first final tank 2a can be conveyed simultaneously with the second primary tank 1b and the second final tank 2b, or the first primary tank 1a and the first final tank 2a can be conveyed simultaneously with the second primary tank 1b and the third final tank 2c. Each independent conveying combination is connected by a one-to-one corresponding channel, so that contamination or leakage in one channel will not interfere with other channels.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to facilitate the control of the material conveying and distribution system, valves 5 are installed on the pipelines in the material conveying and distribution system. The valves 5 are used to control the respective pipelines to prevent material leakage.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, to facilitate connection switching, the two ends of the switching hose 4 are detachably connected to the inner ends of the feed port 31 and the discharge port 32 respectively via quick connectors, which allow for quick switching of the conveying combination.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, to ensure the stability of the conveying, the pipeline between the primary tank 1 and the feed port 31 is composed of a rigid pipe 6 and a connecting hose 7. The valve 5 is installed on the rigid pipe 6, and the end of the connecting hose 7 is connected to the feed port 31. Compared with the traditional single rigid pipe connection, it is less prone to leakage.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the material conveying and distribution system, the connecting hose 7 is detachably connected to the outer end of the feed port 31 via a quick connector, and the pipe between the final tank 2 and the discharge port 32 is detachably connected to the outer end of the discharge port 32 via a quick connector.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to promote the flowability of materials in the material conveying and distribution system, the primary tank 1 and the final tank 2 are equipped with a stirring device 8.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A many-to-many material conveying and distribution system, comprising at least two primary tanks (1) and a final tank (2), characterized in that: The primary tank (1) and the final tank (2) are connected by a distribution plate (3). The distribution plate (3) is provided with a feed port (31) and a discharge port (32). The number of feed ports (31) is the same as the number of primary tanks (1). The outer end of each feed port (31) is connected to one primary tank (1) through a pipe. The number of discharge ports (32) is the same as the number of final tanks (2). The outer end of each discharge port (32) is connected to one final tank (2) through a pipe. The inner ends of the feed ports (31) and the inner ends of the discharge ports (32) are detachably connected by a switching hose (4). The number of switching hoses (4) is greater than or equal to one.

2. The multi-to-multi material conveying and distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Valves (5) are installed on the pipelines in the material conveying and distribution system.

3. The many-to-many material conveying and distribution system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two ends of the switching hose (4) are detachably connected to the inner end of the feed port (31) and the inner end of the discharge port (32) respectively via quick connectors.

4. The many-to-many material conveying and distribution system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pipeline between the primary tank (1) and the feed port (31) is composed of a rigid pipe (6) and a connecting hose (7). The valve (5) is installed on the rigid pipe (6), and the end of the connecting hose (7) is connected to the feed port (31).

5. A many-to-many material conveying and distribution system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting hose (7) is detachably connected to the outer end of the feed port (31) via a quick connector, and the pipe between the final tank (2) and the discharge port (32) is detachably connected to the outer end of the discharge port (32) via a quick connector.

6. A many-to-many material conveying and distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the feeding ports (31) is two, and the number of the discharging ports (32) is four.

7. A many-to-many material conveying and distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The primary tank (1) and the final tank (2) are equipped with a stirring device (8).

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