Fermentor with residue treatment structure

By introducing a water storage tank, cleaning pipe, water spray nozzles, and an electric cleaning system into the fermentation tank, the problem of thoroughly cleaning residue inside the fermentation tank was solved, achieving efficient residue removal and cleaning, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the fermentation process.

CN223766322UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06NANJING BAIFENG BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520221971.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-12
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-12

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Technical Problem

Existing fermenters are difficult to thoroughly clean internal residues after use, leading to problems of microbial contamination and incomplete cleaning.

Method used

Design a fermenter with a residue treatment structure, including a water storage tank, a cleaning pipe, a water spray nozzle, a rotating motor, and an electric telescopic rod. The inner wall of the fermenter is wiped by a rotating cleaning sponge and rinsed with water. The telescopic rod and support spring provide pressure to remove stubborn residue.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient removal of residue from the inner wall of the fermenter, ensuring the cleanliness and effectiveness of the fermentation process, preventing the growth of microorganisms, and improving the efficiency and safety of the fermenter.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a fermentor with a residue treatment structure, which relates to the technical field of biological fermentation food and comprises a fermentation tank support leg, the lower top cover is supported by the fermentation tank supporting legs, the fermentation tank shell is connected above the lower top cover, the upper top cover is connected above the fermentation tank shell, the feed port is arranged above the left side of the fermentation tank shell, the discharge port is arranged below the right side of the lower top cover, the residue outlet is arranged below the lower top cover, and the threaded cap is arranged below the residue outlet. According to the utility model, not only can residues on the inner wall of the fermentation tank be scraped and cleaned, but also the inner wall of the fermentation tank can be sprayed with water for cleaning, so that the residues in the fermentation tank can be more effectively cleaned, and the problem that the existing equipment does not have a flushing function is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of bio-fermented food technology, and more specifically, it relates to a fermenter with a residue treatment structure. Background Technology

[0002] A fermenter is a device used for microbial fermentation and is widely used in industrial production. Its main function is to provide a specific biochemical environment for microorganisms. It is the most important and widely used piece of equipment in fermentation, often referred to as the "heart" of the fermentation industry. Fermenters are also widely used in the food industry. However, after use, fermenters leave a lot of residue. The reasons for this residue are: 1. Microbial contamination: Microbial contamination within the fermenter is one of the main causes of residue formation. Microorganisms secrete metabolic products during fermentation, which adhere to the tank walls and form residue. Common microorganisms include yeast and bacteria. 2. Incomplete cleaning: Over long-term use, fermenters easily accumulate dirt and residue. If not thoroughly cleaned... The bottom becomes a breeding ground for microorganisms, leading to residue. Thirdly, raw material contamination: if raw materials such as malt and yeast carry other bacteria, or are contaminated during transportation and storage, microorganisms can be introduced into the fermenter, resulting in residue. Fourthly, improper operation: improper operation by personnel, such as not wearing gloves or not disinfecting hands, can introduce microorganisms into the fermenter, leading to residue. If the residue inside the fermenter is not cleaned, it will affect subsequent fermentation. Currently, some existing fermenter residue treatment structures lack rinsing functions, only scraping the residue on the inner wall of the fermenter, which cannot thoroughly clean the residue inside. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a fermenter with a residue treatment structure to solve the problem that existing equipment does not have a rinsing function.

[0004] This utility model discloses a fermenter with a residue treatment structure, achieved through the following specific technical means:

[0005] A fermenter with a residue treatment structure includes: fermentation tank support legs; the fermentation tank support legs support a lower top cover, the upper part of the lower top cover is connected to the outer shell of the fermentation tank, the upper part of the outer shell of the fermentation tank is connected to an upper top cover, a feed inlet is provided on the upper left side of the outer shell of the fermentation tank, a discharge outlet is provided on the lower right side of the lower top cover, a residue outlet is provided below the lower top cover, and a threaded cap is provided below the residue outlet.

[0006] Furthermore, a water storage tank is provided above the top cover, an inlet pipe is provided on the right side of the water storage tank, a threaded sealing cap is provided on the inlet pipe, and three sets of cleaning pipes are provided below the water storage tank.

[0007] Furthermore, the cleaning pipe extends into the fermentation tank, and water spray nozzles are connected to the bottom of the cleaning pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, a rotating motor is supported above the water storage tank, and an electric telescopic rod is connected below the rotating motor. A fixing block is provided below the electric telescopic rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the fixing block is provided with three sets of telescopic rods in the horizontal direction. The telescopic rods are surrounded by support springs. The outer ends of the telescopic rods and support springs are connected to support rods. Cleaning sponges are provided on the outside of the support rods.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] 1. This utility model uses a rotating motor and an electric telescopic rod. The electric telescopic rod controls the cleaning sponge to move up and down to clean the residue, while the rotating motor controls the cleaning sponge to rotate and wipe the residue off the inner wall of the fermentation tank, thus achieving more effective cleaning of the residue inside the fermentation tank.

[0012] 2. This utility model, by setting up a water inlet pipe for the water storage tank and a water spray nozzle, sprays water while the cleaning sponge moves up and down and rotates inside the fermentation tank, which can thoroughly rinse the residue on the inner wall of the fermentation tank.

[0013] 3. This utility model uses a telescopic rod and a support spring. The support spring supports the cleaning sponge to apply pressure to the inner wall of the fermentation tank, which can remove stubborn residues remaining on the inner wall of the fermentation tank. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover structure of this utility model from below.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning structure of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0020] 1. Support legs for the fermentation tank;

[0021] 2. Fermentation tank outer shell; 201. Upper top cover; 202. Lower top cover;

[0022] 3. Feed inlet;

[0023] 4. Discharge port;

[0024] 5. Residue export;

[0025] 6. Threaded cap;

[0026] 7. Rotate the motor;

[0027] 8. Water storage tank;

[0028] 9. Water inlet pipe; 901. Threaded sealing cap;

[0029] 10. Cleaning pipe;

[0030] 11. Electric telescopic pole;

[0031] 12. Fixing block;

[0032] 13. Telescopic pole;

[0033] 14. Support spring;

[0034] 15. Support rod;

[0035] 16. Cleaning sponge;

[0036] 17. Sprinkler head. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0038] Example:

[0039] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 As shown:

[0040] This utility model provides a fermenter with a residue treatment structure, including: fermenter support leg 1; fermenter support leg 1 supports lower top cover 202, fermenter shell 2 is connected above the lower top cover 202, upper top cover 201 is connected above the fermenter shell 2, a feed inlet 3 is provided on the upper left side of the fermenter shell 2, a discharge outlet 4 is provided on the lower right side of the lower top cover 202, a residue outlet 5 is provided below the lower top cover 202, and a threaded cap 6 is provided below the residue outlet 5.

[0041] Among them, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a water storage tank 8 is provided above the top cover 201, and a water inlet pipe 9 is provided on the right side of the water storage tank 8. A threaded sealing cap 901 is provided on the water inlet pipe 9. Three sets of cleaning pipes 10 are provided below the water storage tank 8. The cleaning pipes 10 extend into the fermentation tank. Each cleaning pipe 10 is connected to a water spray nozzle 17. When the cleaning sponge 16 moves up and down and rotates to clean inside the fermentation tank, the water spray nozzle 17 sprays water to thoroughly rinse the residue on the inner wall of the fermentation tank.

[0042] Among them, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a rotating motor 7 is supported above the water storage tank 8, and an electric telescopic rod 11 is connected below the rotating motor 7. A fixing block 12 is provided below the electric telescopic rod 11, and three sets of telescopic rods 13 are arranged horizontally on the fixing block 12. A support spring 14 is sleeved around the telescopic rod 13. The outer ends of the telescopic rod 13 and the support spring 14 are connected to support rods 15. A cleaning sponge 16 is provided on the outside of the support rod 15. The electric telescopic rod 11 controls the cleaning sponge 16 to clean the residue up and down, and the rotating motor 7 controls the cleaning sponge 16 to rotate and wipe the residue on the inner wall of the fermentation tank, so as to more effectively clean the residue in the fermentation tank. The support spring 14 supports the cleaning sponge to apply pressure to the inner wall of the fermentation tank, which can remove the more stubborn residue remaining on the inner wall of the fermentation tank.

[0043] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0044] In this invention, the threaded sealing cap 901 and the threaded cap 6 are unscrewed, the external water pipe is connected to the water inlet pipe 9, the rotating motor 7 and the control electric telescopic rod 11 are turned on, and the cleaning sponge 16 is driven to move up and down and rotate on the inner wall of the fermentation tank to remove the residue on the inner wall of the fermentation tank. During the process of the cleaning sponge 16 removing the residue, the water spray head 17 sprays water to rinse the inner wall of the fermentation tank. The residue and cleaning water in the fermentation tank are discharged from the residue outlet 5.

[0045] Any aspects of this utility model not described in detail are well-known technologies to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A fermenter with a residue handling arrangement, comprising: The application discloses a fermentation tank supporting leg (1); characterized in that the fermentation tank supporting leg (1) supports a lower top cover (202), the lower top cover (202) is connected with a fermentation tank shell (2) above, the fermentation tank shell (2) is connected with an upper top cover (201) above, a feeding port (3) is arranged above the left side of the fermentation tank shell (2), a discharging port (4) is arranged below the right side of the lower top cover (202), a residue outlet (5) is arranged below the lower top cover (202), and a threaded cap (6) is arranged below the residue outlet (5).

2. A fermenter with a residue handling arrangement as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The upper top cover (201) is provided with a water storage bin (8) above, the water storage bin (8) is provided with a water inlet pipe (9) on the right side, the water inlet pipe (9) is provided with a threaded sealing cap (901) above, and the water storage bin (8) is provided with three groups of cleaning pipes (10) below.

3. A fermenter with a residue handling arrangement as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that: The cleaning pipes (10) extend into the fermentation tank, and the cleaning pipes (10) are all connected with water spraying nozzles (17) below.

4. A fermenter with a residue handling arrangement as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that: The water storage bin (8) is supported by a rotating motor (7) above, the rotating motor (7) is connected with an electric telescopic rod (11) below, and the electric telescopic rod (11) is provided with a fixing block (12) below.

5. A fermenter with a residue handling arrangement as claimed in claim 4, characterised in that: The fixing block (12) is provided with three groups of telescopic rods (13) in the horizontal direction, the telescopic rods (13) are all provided with supporting springs (14) outside, the telescopic rods (13) and the supporting springs (14) are all connected with supporting rods (15) outside, and the supporting rods (15) are provided with cleaning sponges (16) outside.