Kombucha fermentation device capable of circulating for multiple times

By designing a kombucha fermentation device with multiple cycles, the problem of difficult colony preservation in existing technologies is solved by using retention and light-blocking components, thus realizing the multiple recycling of kombucha and cost savings.

CN223793117UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13SHANXI UNIV OF CHINESE MEDICINE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520071742.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-13
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-13

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Technical Problem

Existing circulating fermentation devices have difficulty preserving bacterial colonies after fermentation, requiring the addition of new bacterial groups for each fermentation, which is inefficient and increases costs.

Method used

A kombucha fermentation device with multiple cycles was designed, which includes a retention component and a light-shielding component. The retention component preserves part of the colony through a material retention tube, while the light-shielding component protects the colony from strong light and allows for observation of colony growth.

Benefits of technology

This approach enables the multiple recycling of kombucha, improving work efficiency, saving on colony cultivation costs, and ensuring the stability and ease of observation of the microbial community.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-cycle kombucha fermentation device which comprises a base plate, a supporting rod is welded to the top end of the base plate, a supporting disc is welded to the top end of the supporting rod, a clamping disc is installed on the inner side of the supporting disc, a glass tank is bonded to the bottom end of the clamping disc, and a sealing cover is connected to the top end of the glass tank in a threaded mode. Kombucha is taken out from the liquid outlet groove by pouring the glass tank, part of the Kombucha can enter the inner side of the material reserving pipe to be reserved due to the fact that no groove is formed in the side, close to the liquid outlet groove, of the material reserving pipe during pouring, and then when circulating culture needs to be carried out, the Kombucha can be taken out from the liquid outlet groove. Black tea water can be directly injected, new kombucha flora does not need to be added, the kombucha flora is simple and convenient to retain, the working efficiency is improved, new colonies do not need to be added when new kombucha is circularly cultured, the cost is saved, and the economic benefits are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fermentation technology, specifically to a kombucha fermentation device with multiple cycles. Background Technology

[0002] Kombucha is a symbiotic organism composed of various microorganisms, including acetic acid bacteria, yeast, and lactic acid bacteria. It typically exhibits a semi-transparent, membranous structure similar to jellyfish skin, floating on the surface of the fermentation liquid. These microorganisms cooperate in this symbiotic environment, each fulfilling its function. For example, yeast breaks down sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, acetic acid bacteria further oxidize alcohol into acetic acid, and lactic acid bacteria produce lactic acid and other organic acids, giving the fermentation liquid its unique flavor and certain health benefits. Kombucha is generally produced by fermenting black tea in a fermentation device.

[0003] However, existing circulating fermentation devices have difficulty preserving the colonies after fermentation. When extracting the liquid, the colonies are easily removed, making it impossible to circulate the bacteria. New bacteria need to be added each time, which is not only inefficient but also increases the cost of colony cultivation. To avoid the above technical problems, it is necessary to provide a kombucha fermentation device with multiple cycles to overcome the defects in the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a multi-cycle kombucha fermentation device, which can effectively solve the problems mentioned in the background art. In the existing circulating fermentation device, it is difficult to preserve the colony after fermentation. When taking liquid, the colony is easily taken out, which leads to the inability to circulate bacteria. New bacteria need to be added each time, which is not only inefficient but also increases the cost of colony cultivation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-cycle kombucha fermentation device, comprising a chassis, wherein a retention component is installed on the top of the chassis;

[0006] The retention components include a support rod, a support plate, a snap-fit ​​plate, a glass jar, a sealing cap, a fixing cap, a retention tube, a microbial tank, a rubber stopper, a threaded ring, a liquid outlet tank, and a discharge cap;

[0007] A support rod is welded to the top of the chassis, a support plate is welded to the top of the support rod, a snap-fit ​​plate is installed on the inner side of the support plate, a glass jar is bonded to the bottom of the snap-fit ​​plate, a sealing cap is threaded to the top of the glass jar, and a fixing cap is snapped into the middle of the top of the sealing cap.

[0008] The bottom of the fixed cover is bonded with a material retention tube, and a microbial groove is opened on the side end face of the material retention tube. The bottom of the glass jar is bonded with a rubber stopper. A threaded ring is snapped into the inner wall of the glass jar at the corresponding position of the sealing cover. The top of the sealing cover is opened through a liquid outlet groove, and a discharge cover is threadedly connected to the inner side of the liquid outlet groove.

[0009] Preferably, four support rods are welded together, and the four support rods are welded at equal angles to the top of the chassis.

[0010] Preferably, a fixing groove is provided on the inner side of the support plate at the position corresponding to the glass jar, and the outer diameter of the glass jar is equal to the inner diameter of the support plate.

[0011] Preferably, the outer diameter of the rubber stopper is equal to the inner diameter of the material retention tube, and the microbial community tank is opened through the outer wall of the material retention tube on the side away from the liquid outlet tank.

[0012] Preferably, a light-shielding component is installed on the outside of the glass jar;

[0013] The light-shielding assembly includes a sliding groove plate, a fixed groove plate, a positioning groove plate, a soft velvet bag, and a light-shielding skin;

[0014] A sliding groove plate is slidably sleeved on the outer side of the support rod, and a fixed groove is opened on the inner side of the sliding groove plate. A positioning groove plate is welded to one end face of the sliding groove plate, and a soft velvet bag is bonded to the bottom end of the positioning groove plate. A light-blocking leather is sewn on the outer side of the soft velvet bag.

[0015] Preferably, each of the support rods has a sliding groove plate slidably installed on its outer side, and several sliding groove plates are welded to the positioning groove plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: the structure of this utility model is scientific and reasonable, and it is safe and convenient to use.

[0017] 1. Equipped with a retention component, the kombucha is removed from the outlet by tilting the glass jar. During tilting, because the retention tube near the outlet is not slotted, some kombucha will enter the inside of the retention tube and be retained. Then, when it is necessary to carry out circulation cultivation, black tea water can be added directly without adding new kombucha colonies. The kombucha colony retention is simple and convenient, which not only improves work efficiency, but also saves costs and improves economic benefits by eliminating the need to add new colonies when circulating and cultivating new kombucha.

[0018] 2. Equipped with a light-shielding component, the soft velvet bag and light-shielding skin slide downwards on the outside of the glass jar via the positioning groove plate. At this time, the operator can observe the growth of the colonies inside the glass jar. After the observation and recording are completed, the soft velvet bag and light-shielding skin can be put back on the outside of the glass jar to prevent strong light from affecting the development and growth of the internal flora, and further ensure the stability of the flora development. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0020] In the attached diagram:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the glass jar of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the retention component of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-shielding component of this utility model;

[0025] Labels in the diagram: 1. Chassis;

[0026] 2. Retention components; 201. Support rod; 202. Support plate; 203. Clip plate; 204. Glass jar; 205. Sealing cap; 206. Fixing cap; 207. Retention tube; 208. Microbial culture tank; 209. Rubber stopper; 210. Threaded ring; 211. Liquid outlet tank; 212. Discharge cap;

[0027] 3. Light-blocking components; 301. Sliding groove plate; 302. Fixed groove; 303. Positioning groove plate; 304. Soft velvet bag; 305. Light-blocking leather. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0029] Example: Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a multi-cycle kombucha fermentation device, including a chassis 1, with a retention component 2 installed on the top of the chassis 1.

[0030] The retention component 2 includes a support rod 201, a support plate 202, a snap-fit ​​plate 203, a glass jar 204, a sealing cap 205, a fixing cap 206, a material retention tube 207, a microbial tank 208, a rubber stopper 209, a threaded ring 210, a liquid outlet tank 211, and a discharge cap 212.

[0031] A support rod 201 is welded to the top of the chassis 1. Four support rods 201 are welded to the top of the chassis 1 at equal angles to improve the stability of the support. A support plate 202 is welded to the top of the support rod 201. A snap-fit ​​plate 203 is installed on the inner side of the support plate 202. A glass jar 204 is bonded to the bottom of the snap-fit ​​plate 203. A fixing groove is opened on the inner side of the support plate 202 at the corresponding position of the glass jar 204. The outer diameter of the glass jar 204 is equal to the inner diameter of the support plate 202 to facilitate the removal of the glass jar 204. A sealing cap 205 is threaded to the top of the glass jar 204. A fixing cap 206 is snapped into the middle of the top of the sealing cap 205.

[0032] A material retention tube 207 is bonded to the bottom of the fixed cover 206. A microbial community groove 208 is opened on the side end face of the material retention tube 207. A rubber stopper 209 is bonded to the bottom of the glass jar 204. The outer diameter of the rubber stopper 209 is equal to the inner diameter of the material retention tube 207. The microbial community groove 208 is opened through the outer wall of the material retention tube 207 on the side away from the liquid outlet groove 211, which is conducive to the preservation of microorganisms. A threaded ring 210 is snapped into the inner wall of the glass jar 204 at the corresponding position of the sealing cover 205. A liquid outlet groove 211 is opened through the top of the sealing cover 205. A discharge cover 212 is threadedly connected to the inner side of the liquid outlet groove 211.

[0033] A light-shielding component 3 is installed on the outside of the glass jar 204;

[0034] The light-shielding component 3 includes a sliding groove plate 301, a fixed sliding groove 302, a positioning groove plate 303, a soft velvet bag 304, and a light-shielding skin 305;

[0035] A sliding groove plate 301 is slidably sleeved on the outer side of the support rod 201. A fixed groove 302 is provided on the inner side of the sliding groove plate 301. A positioning groove plate 303 is welded to one end face of the sliding groove plate 301. Sliding groove plates 301 are slidably installed on the outer side of the support rod 201. Several sliding groove plates 301 are welded to the positioning groove plate 303. The sliding groove plates 301 are slidably slid to prevent scratching the glass jar 204. A soft velvet bag 304 is bonded to the bottom end of the positioning groove plate 303. A light-blocking leather 305 is sewn on the outer side of the soft velvet bag 304.

[0036] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: First, during the initial fermentation and colony cultivation, open the sealing cap 205 and pour black tea into the inside of the glass jar 204. At this time, kombucha can be placed inside the glass jar 204. The kombucha can then be cultivated and grown in the glass jar 204. After a certain period of growth, the kombucha will float evenly on the surface of the black tea inside the glass jar 204, and some of the kombucha will enter the inside of the inlet pipe 207 through the colony tank 208. Then, when removing the kombucha, close the outlet cap 212. Take it out from the inside of the liquid outlet 211. At this time, the glass jar 204 can be poured out to take out the kombucha from the liquid outlet 211. When pouring, since the side of the material retention pipe 207 near the liquid outlet 211 is not grooved, some kombucha will enter the inside of the material retention pipe 207 and be retained. Then, when it is necessary to carry out circulation culture, black tea water can be added directly without adding new kombucha. The kombucha culture retention is simple and convenient, which not only improves work efficiency, but also saves costs and improves economic benefits when circulating and cultivating new kombucha without adding new colonies.

[0037] Finally, during the cultivation process, if it is necessary to observe the colony status inside the glass jar 204, the sliding groove plate 301 can be moved up and down on the outside of the support rod 201 via the fixed groove 302. Then, the sliding groove plate 301 drives the positioning groove plate 303 to slide on the outside of the glass jar 204. At this time, the positioning groove plate 303 can drive the soft velvet bag 304 and the light-blocking skin 305 to slide downward on the outside of the glass jar 204. At this time, the operator can observe the colony growth inside the glass jar 204. After the observation and recording are completed, the soft velvet bag 304 and the light-blocking skin 305 can be put back on the outside of the glass jar 204 to prevent strong light from affecting the development and growth of the internal flora, further ensuring the stability of the flora development. It can also be used for the fermentation preparation of Astragalus membranaceus and Siraitia grosvenorii.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the 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 this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multiple cycle kombucha fermentation device comprising a base tray (1), characterised in that: The top end of the bottom disc (1) is provided with a retention assembly (2); The retention assembly (2) comprises a supporting rod (201), a supporting disc (202), a clamping disc (203), a glass jar (204), a sealing cover (205), a fixing cover (206), a material retention pipe (207), a bacterial population groove (208), a rubber plug (209), a threaded ring (210), a liquid outlet groove (211) and a discharge cover (212); The top end of the bottom disc (1) is provided with a supporting rod (201), the top end of the supporting rod (201) is provided with a supporting disc (202), the inner side of the supporting disc (202) is provided with a clamping disc (203), the bottom end of the clamping disc (203) is bonded with a glass jar (204), the top end of the glass jar (204) is threadedly connected with a sealing cover (205), and the top end of the sealing cover (205) is clamped with a fixing cover (206) at the middle position. The bottom end of the fixing cover (206) is bonded with a material retention pipe (207), the side end face of the material retention pipe (207) is provided with a bacterial population groove (208), the bottom end of the glass jar (204) is bonded with a rubber plug (209), the inner wall of the glass jar (204) is clamped with a threaded ring (210) at the corresponding position of the sealing cover (205), the top end of the sealing cover (205) is provided with a liquid outlet groove (211), and the inner side of the liquid outlet groove (211) is threadedly connected with a discharge cover (212).

2. A multiple cycle kombucha fermentation device according to claim 1, wherein: The supporting rod (201) is welded with four supporting rods (201), and the four supporting rods (201) are welded at the top position of the bottom disc (1) at equal angles.

3. A multiple cycle kombucha fermentation device according to claim 1, wherein: The inner side of the supporting disc (202) is provided with a fixing groove at the corresponding position of the glass jar (204), and the outer diameter of the glass jar (204) is equal to the inner diameter of the supporting disc (202).

4. A multiple cycle kombucha fermentation device according to claim 1, wherein: The outer diameter of the rubber plug (209) is equal to the inner diameter of the material retention pipe (207), and the bacterial population groove (208) is provided through the outer wall of the material retention pipe (207) away from the liquid outlet groove (211).

5. A multiple cycle kombucha fermentation device according to claim 1, wherein: The outer side of the glass jar (204) is provided with a light shielding assembly (3); The light shielding assembly (3) comprises a sliding groove plate (301), a fixed sliding groove (302), a positioning groove plate (303), a soft flannel bag (304) and a light shielding leather (305); The outer side of the supporting rod (201) is slidably sleeved with a sliding groove plate (301), the inner side of the sliding groove plate (301) is provided with a fixed sliding groove (302), one side end face of the sliding groove plate (301) is welded with a positioning groove plate (303), the bottom end of the positioning groove plate (303) is bonded with a soft flannel bag (304), and the outer side of the soft flannel bag (304) is sewn with a light shielding leather (305).

6. A multiple cycle kombucha fermentation device according to claim 5, wherein: The outer side of the supporting rod (201) is slidably provided with a sliding groove plate (301), and a plurality of sliding groove plates (301) are welded with positioning groove plates (303).