Sterile material supplementing device of fermentation tank

By installing a sterilization mechanism and a moving mechanism on the feed channel of the fermenter, the problem of unsterilized feed channel is solved by using high-temperature steam sterilization, which improves fermentation effect and ease of operation.

CN223723113UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-26TOFFLON INTELLIGENT EQUIP MFG (JIANGSU) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423228339.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2025-12-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-26

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Technical Problem

In existing fermenters, bacteria can enter the tank during feeding because the feeding channel is not sterilized, affecting the fermentation effect and reducing the practicality of the equipment.

Method used

A sterilization mechanism is installed on the feeding channel, including a steam generator, a cover plate, a solenoid valve, and a moving mechanism. Aseptic feeding of the feeding channel is achieved through high-temperature steam sterilization and solenoid valve control.

Benefits of technology

Aseptic processing of the fermenter during feeding was achieved, which improved the fermentation effect of the material and the practicality of the device, and facilitated the feeding operation.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a fermentation tank sterile feeding device, which relates to the technical field of fermentation tanks, and comprises a fermentation tank main body, a feeding channel is arranged on one side above the fermentation tank main body, a first electromagnetic valve is arranged at the joint of the fermentation tank main body and the feeding channel, a second electromagnetic valve is arranged below one side of the feeding channel, and the second electromagnetic valve is arranged below the other side of the feeding channel. An air outlet pipe is installed at one end of the second electromagnetic valve, a sterilization mechanism is arranged above the feeding channel, and a moving mechanism is arranged above the sterilization mechanism. The sterilization mechanism is arranged above the feeding channel, a mounting frame, a steam generator, a cover plate, a first electromagnetic valve, a second electromagnetic valve and an air outlet pipe of the sterilization mechanism are matched with one another, and the feeding channel is sterilized by high-temperature steam, so that the fermentation tank is cleaner and has fewer bacteria during material supplementation; the fermentation effect of the materials is better, so that the practicability of the device in use is greatly improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to fermentation tank technical field especially relates to a kind of sterile feeding device of fermentation tank. BACKGROUND

[0002] Fermentation tank refers to the device used for microbial fermentation in industry. Its main body is generally a main type cylinder made of stainless steel plate, and its volume is between 1m³ and several hundred m³. In design and processing, attention should be paid to the structure being compact and reasonable, capable of withstanding steam sterilization, having certain operating flexibility, minimizing internal accessories (avoiding dead angles), having strong material and energy transfer performance, and being capable of certain adjustment to facilitate cleaning, reduce pollution, suitable for the production of various products and reduce energy consumption. When using fermentation tank, a feeding device is needed to supplement the material.

[0003] However, when the fermentation tank is fed, it is basically fed through the feeding port. Before feeding, it is inconvenient to sterilize the feeding passage, so that bacteria in the feeding passage enter the inside of the fermentation tank along with the material, which reduces the fermentation processing effect of the material and easily changes the fermentation effect, thereby reducing the practicability of the device when in use. Therefore, the utility model provides a sterile feeding device for fermentation tank to solve the above problems. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] To solve the above problems, the utility model provides a sterile feeding device for fermentation tank, which solves the problem that it is inconvenient to sterilize the feeding passage, so that bacteria in the feeding passage enter the inside of the fermentation tank along with the material, which reduces the fermentation processing effect of the material and easily changes the fermentation effect.

[0005] To achieve the purpose of the utility model, the utility model realizes the following technical scheme: a sterile feeding device for fermentation tank, comprising a fermentation tank main body, a feeding passage is installed on one side above the fermentation tank main body, a first electromagnetic valve is installed at the connection between the fermentation tank main body and the feeding passage, a second electromagnetic valve is installed below one side of the feeding passage, a gas outlet pipe is installed at one end of the second electromagnetic valve, a sterilization mechanism is arranged above the feeding passage, and a moving mechanism is arranged above the sterilization mechanism.

[0006] The sterilization mechanism comprises a mounting bracket, a steam generator and a cover plate, the mounting bracket is installed on one side of the fermentation tank main body, the steam generator is installed at the top end of the mounting bracket, the cover plate is arranged above the feeding passage, and the top end of the steam generator is connected to the cover plate through a hose.

[0007] Further improvement lies in that the moving mechanism comprises a mounting cavity, a first servo motor, a threaded rod, a threaded sleeve, a limiting plate, a fixing cavity and an adjusting assembly, the mounting cavity is mounted at the top end of the mounting frame, one end of the mounting cavity is provided with the first servo motor, the threaded rod is internally mounted in the mounting cavity, the output end of the first servo motor is connected with one end of the threaded rod, the outer wall of the first servo motor is provided with the threaded sleeve, one end of the threaded sleeve is mounted with the limiting plate, one end of the limiting plate is mounted with a connecting plate, and the bottom end of the connecting plate is mounted with the fixing cavity.

[0008] Further improvement lies in that the limiting plate is arranged at the front end of the mounting cavity, and the limiting plate can limit the threaded sleeve.

[0009] Further improvement lies in that the adjusting assembly comprises a second servo motor, a first bevel gear, a second bevel gear, a screw rod, a screw sleeve, a transmission cavity and a limiting structure, the second servo motor is mounted above one side of the fixing cavity, the first bevel gear is mounted above one side of the inside of the fixing cavity, the output end of the second servo motor is connected with one end of the first bevel gear, the first bevel gear is meshed with the second bevel gear on one side below the first bevel gear, the bottom end of the second bevel gear is mounted with the screw rod, the outer wall of the screw rod is provided with the screw sleeve, the outer wall of the screw sleeve is fixedly mounted with the transmission cavity, and the bottom end of the transmission cavity is connected with the top end of the cover plate.

[0010] Further improvement lies in that the limiting structure comprises a limiting groove and a limiting block, the limiting grooves are arranged on both sides of the inside of the fixing cavity, and the limiting blocks are arranged in the limiting grooves.

[0011] Further improvement lies in that the cross section of the limiting groove is larger than that of the limiting block, and the sliding structure is formed between the limiting groove and the limiting block.

[0012] The device has the advantages that: the sterilization mechanism is arranged above the feeding channel, the mounting frame, the steam generator, the cover plate, the first electromagnetic valve, the second electromagnetic valve and the gas outlet are cooperated with each other, the high-temperature steam is used for sterilizing the feeding channel, the fermentation tank is cleaner and has less bacteria when feeding, the fermentation effect of the material is better, and the practicability of the device is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is the whole structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 It is the whole structure schematic view of the mobile mechanism of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 It is the whole structure schematic view of the adjusting mechanism of the utility model.

[0016] Wherein: 1, fermentation tank main body;2, feed channel;3, first solenoid valve;4, second solenivet valve;5, gas pipe;6, mounting bracket;7, steam generator;8, cover plate;9, installation cavity;10, first servo motor;11, threaded rod;12, threaded sleeve;13, limit plate;14, fixed cavity;15, second servo motor;16, first bevel gear;17, second bevel gear;18, screw;19, screw sleeve;20, transmission cavity;21, limit slot;22, limit block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] In order to deepen the understanding of the utility model, the utility model will be further described below in conjunction with examples, and the present embodiment is only used to explain the utility model and does not constitute the limitation of the protection scope of the utility model.

[0018] According to Figure 1 、 2 , 3 shows that the present embodiment proposes a sterile feeding device for fermentation tank, including fermentation tank main body 1, the side above fermentation tank main body 1 is installed with feed channel 2, the connecting place of fermentation tank main body 1 and feed channel 2 is installed with first solenoid valve 3, the lower side of feed channel 2 is installed with second solenivet valve 4, one end of second solenivet valve 4 is installed with gas pipe 5, the upper side of feed channel 2 is provided with sterilization mechanism, the upper side of sterilization mechanism is provided with mobile mechanism.

[0019] The sterilization mechanism includes mounting bracket 6, steam generator 7 and cover plate 8, the side of fermentation tank main body 1 is installed with mounting bracket 6, the top end of mounting bracket 6 is installed with steam generator 7, the upper side of feed channel 2 is provided with cover plate 8, the top end of steam generator 7 is connected with cover plate 8 through hose, when using, steam generator 7 is started, high-temperature steam generated by steam generator 7 is pumped to the inside of feed channel 2 by using hose, high-temperature steam is used to sterilize feed channel 2, at this time, first solenoid valve 3 is closed, second solenivet valve 4 is opened, high-temperature steam is discharged from gas pipe 5, and then the inside of feed channel 2 is subjected to more comprehensive high-temperature sterilization, so that the fermentation tank is cleaner when feeding, bacteria are less, and the fermentation effect of material is better, thereby greatly improving the practicability of the device when in use.

[0020] The moving mechanism comprises a mounting cavity 9, a first servo motor 10, a threaded rod 11, a threaded sleeve 12, a limiting plate 13, a fixing cavity 14 and an adjusting assembly, the mounting cavity 9 is mounted at the top end of the mounting frame 6, one end of the mounting cavity 9 is provided with the first servo motor 10, the threaded rod 11 is mounted in the mounting cavity 9, the output end of the first servo motor 10 is connected with one end of the threaded rod 11, the outer wall of the first servo motor 10 is provided with the threaded sleeve 12, one end of the threaded sleeve 12 is mounted with the limiting plate 13, one end of the limiting plate 13 is mounted with a connecting plate, the bottom end of the connecting plate is mounted with the fixing cavity 14, the limiting plate 13 is arranged at the front end of the mounting cavity 9, the limiting plate 13 can limit the threaded sleeve 12, in use, the first servo motor 10 is started to drive the threaded rod 11 to rotate, then the threaded sleeve 12 is driven to move by the threaded rod 11 under the cooperation of the limiting plate 13, and the cover plate 8 is driven to move transversely, the cover plate 8 is moved above the feeding channel 2, so that the cover plate 8 is more convenient to move.

[0021] The adjusting assembly comprises a second servo motor 15, a first bevel gear 16, a second bevel gear 17, a screw rod 18, a screw sleeve 19, a transmission cavity 20 and a limiting structure, the second servo motor 15 is mounted above one side of the fixing cavity 14, the first bevel gear 16 is mounted above one side of the inside of the fixing cavity 14, the output end of the second servo motor 15 is connected with one end of the first bevel gear 16, one side below the first bevel gear 16 is engaged with the second bevel gear 17, the bottom end of the second bevel gear 17 is mounted with the screw rod 18, the outer wall of the screw rod 18 is provided with the screw sleeve 19, the outer wall of the screw sleeve 19 is fixedly mounted with the transmission cavity 20, the bottom end of the transmission cavity 20 is connected with the top end of the cover plate 8, in use, the second servo motor 15 is started to drive the first bevel gear 16 to rotate, so that the second bevel gear 17 is driven to rotate, then the screw rod 18 is driven to rotate by the second bevel gear 17, and the screw sleeve 19 is driven to move, so that the transmission cavity 20 is driven to move by the screw sleeve 19 under the limiting of the limiting groove 21 and the limiting block 22, and the cover plate 8 is driven to move, the feeding channel 2 is covered by the cover plate 8, the feeding channel 2 is sealed by the sealing gasket at the bottom end of the cover plate 8, so that the cover plate 8 is more convenient to move, and the feeding channel 2 is more convenient and fast to sterilize or add materials, thereby greatly improving the convenience of the device in use.

[0022] The limiting structure comprises a limiting groove 21 and a limiting block 22, the limiting groove 21 is arranged on both sides of the inside of the fixed cavity 14, the inside of the limiting groove 21 is provided with the limiting block 22, one end of the limiting block 22 is connected with the outside of the transmission cavity 20, the cross section of the limiting groove 21 is larger than the cross section of the limiting block 22, and the limiting groove 21 and the limiting block 22 form a sliding structure, when in use, the mutual cooperation between the limiting groove 21 and the limiting block 22 can limit the movement of the transmission cavity 20, so that the movement of the transmission cavity 20 is more stable.

[0023] When it is needed to add material to the fermentation tank body 1, the first servo motor 10 is started to drive the threaded rod 11 to rotate, and then the threaded rod 11 drives the threaded sleeve 12 to move under the cooperation of the limiting plate 13, and then the cover plate 8 is driven to move horizontally, the cover plate 8 is moved to the top of the feeding channel 2, then the second servo motor 15 is started to drive the first bevel gear 16 to rotate, so that the second bevel gear 17 is driven to rotate, and then the screw rod 18 is driven to rotate by the second bevel gear 17, and then the screw sleeve 19 is driven to move, so that the transmission cavity 20 is driven to move by the screw sleeve 19 under the limiting of the limiting groove 21 and the limiting block 22, and then the cover plate 8 is driven to move, the feeding channel 2 is covered by the cover plate 8, and the feeding channel 2 is sealed by the sealing gasket at the bottom end of the cover plate 8, at this time, the steam generator 7 is started, the high-temperature steam generated by the steam generator 7 is pumped into the inside of the feeding channel 2 through the hose, and the feeding channel 2 is sterilized by the high-temperature steam, at this time, the first electromagnetic valve 3 is closed, and the second electromagnetic valve 4 is opened, the high-temperature steam is discharged from the gas outlet pipe 5, and then the inside of the feeding channel 2 is subjected to more comprehensive high-temperature sterilization, after sterilization, the second servo motor 15 is started to make the cover plate 8 move upwards, and then the first servo motor 10 is started to make the cover plate 8 move to the left, at this time, material can be added to the inside of the fermentation tank body 1 through the feeding channel 2.

[0024] The basic principle, main features and advantages of the present application are shown and described above. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited by the above examples, and the above examples and descriptions in the specification are only to illustrate the principle of the present application. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, various changes and improvements can be made to the present application, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present application. The scope of protection of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. Aseptic feeding device for a fermenter tank, comprising a fermenter tank body (1), characterized in that: The side above the fermentation tank body (1) is provided with a feeding channel (2), the connection between the fermentation tank body (1) and the feeding channel (2) is provided with a first electromagnetic valve (3), the lower side of the feeding channel (2) is provided with a second electromagnetic valve (4), one end of the second electromagnetic valve (4) is provided with an air outlet pipe (5), the upper side of the feeding channel (2) is provided with a sterilization mechanism, and the upper side of the sterilization mechanism is provided with a moving mechanism. The sterilization mechanism comprises a mounting frame (6), a steam generator (7) and a cover plate (8), the mounting frame (6) is installed on one side of the fermentation tank body (1), the top end of the mounting frame (6) is provided with the steam generator (7), the upper side of the feeding channel (2) is provided with the cover plate (8), and the top end of the steam generator (7) is connected with the cover plate (8) through a hose.

2. Aseptic feed device for a fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism comprises a mounting cavity (9), a first servo motor (10), a threaded rod (11), a threaded sleeve (12), a limiting plate (13), a fixing cavity (14) and an adjusting assembly, the mounting cavity (9) is installed at the top end of the mounting frame (6), one end of the mounting cavity (9) is provided with the first servo motor (10), the inside of the mounting cavity (9) is provided with the threaded rod (11), the output end of the first servo motor (10) is connected with one end of the threaded rod (11), the outer side wall of the first servo motor (10) is provided with the threaded sleeve (12), one end of the threaded sleeve (12) is provided with the limiting plate (13), one end of the limiting plate (13) is provided with a connecting plate, and the bottom end of the connecting plate is provided with the fixing cavity (14).

3. Aseptic feed device for a fermenter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting plate (13) is arranged at the front end of the mounting cavity (9), and the limiting plate (13) can limit the threaded sleeve (12).

4. Aseptic feed device for a fermenter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjusting assembly comprises a second servo motor (15), a first bevel gear (16), a second bevel gear (17), a screw rod (18), a screw sleeve (19), a transmission cavity (20) and a limiting structure, the second servo motor (15) is installed above one side of the fixing cavity (14), the first bevel gear (16) is installed above one side of the inside of the fixing cavity (14), the output end of the second servo motor (15) is connected with one end of the first bevel gear (16), one side below the first bevel gear (16) is engaged with the second bevel gear (17), the bottom end of the second bevel gear (17) is provided with the screw rod (18), the outer side wall of the screw rod (18) is provided with the screw sleeve (19), the outer side wall of the screw sleeve (19) is fixedly provided with the transmission cavity (20), and the bottom end of the transmission cavity (20) is connected with the top end of the cover plate (8).

5. Aseptic feed device for a fermenter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting structure comprises a limiting groove (21) and a limiting block (22), the limiting grooves (21) are arranged on both sides of the inside of the fixing cavity (14), and the limiting blocks (22) are arranged in the limiting grooves (21).

6. Aseptic feed device for a fermenter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cross section of the limiting groove (21) is larger than the cross section of the limiting block (22), and a sliding structure is formed between the limiting groove (21) and the limiting block (22).