Fermentation box for cultivation

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of strain cultivation, and discloses a fermentation box for cultivation, which comprises a box body, a box door is hinged to the front side of the box body, a supporting piece, a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor are arranged in the box body, a heating mechanism and a humidifying mechanism are arranged on the box body, and a base is arranged at the bottom of the box body; a liquid collecting assembly is further arranged in the box body, the liquid collecting assembly comprises a liquid collecting disc which is detachably arranged, a filter screen is arranged in the liquid collecting disc, inserting blocks are installed on the two sides of the filter screen, and inserting grooves allowing the inserting holes to be connected in an inserted mode are formed in the inner wall of the liquid collecting disc; through the arrangement of the liquid collecting assembly, water drops formed by water mist can be collected, so that water accumulation and scaling at the bottom in the fermentation box are avoided, the quality of the growth environment of strains can be ensured, the interior of the fermentation box is convenient to clean, the cleaning difficulty is reduced, and the culture and use of the strains are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of microbial culture technology, and in particular to a fermentation box for cultivation. Background Technology

[0002] In the cultivation of shiitake mushroom spawn, it is generally necessary to separate, screen, and screen the spawn. The spawn separated during the spawn cultivation process usually needs to be cultivated in a fermentation box to ensure the growth of the spawn.

[0003] Existing patents, such as the one with authorization announcement number CN 217487138 U, disclose a fermentation box for microbial culture. This fermentation box, through the coordinated use of a temperature sensor, an air hood, a heating chamber, an air extraction hood, a heater, an air extraction pump, a mounting shell, a connecting cavity, an air blower, an atomizing nozzle, a through hole, a sterilization filter, a base plate, a water pump, and a controller, has the advantages of regulating temperature and humidity. It solves the problems of existing fermentation boxes for microbial culture, such as the inconvenience of adjusting the internal fermentation temperature, the different growth temperatures of different microbial strains, the inability to adjust the temperature, which is not conducive to the growth of microorganisms, and the inconvenience of adjusting the humidity, which will adversely affect the growth of microorganisms under unsuitable humidity conditions. However, during the actual humidification process in the fermentation chamber, the water mist sprayed from the atomizing nozzle often condenses into water droplets when it comes into contact with the inner wall of the chamber and the shelves. Then, under the influence of gravity, the water droplets fall and accumulate at the bottom of the chamber, which easily leads to water accumulation and scale buildup at the bottom of the fermentation chamber. This not only affects the growth environment of the microorganisms but also wastes resources and makes it difficult to clean the inside of the fermentation chamber, increasing the difficulty of cleaning and thus hindering the cultivation and use of the microorganisms. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention proposes a fermentation box for cultivation, which solves the problem that water mist sprayed from existing atomizing nozzles often gathers into water droplets when it comes into contact with the inner wall of the box and the shelf, and then the water droplets fall down under the action of gravity and accumulate at the bottom of the box.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a fermentation box for cultivation, comprising a box body, a box door hinged to the front side of the box body, and a support, a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor provided inside the box body, a heating mechanism and a humidification mechanism provided on the box body, and a base installed at the bottom of the box body;

[0006] The inside of the box is also provided with a liquid collection assembly, which includes a detachable liquid collection tray. The liquid collection tray is provided with a filter screen inside, and plugs are installed on both sides of the filter screen. The inner wall of the liquid collection tray is provided with a slot for the plugs to be inserted.

[0007] Preferably, the support includes two symmetrically arranged brackets, with multiple placement trays inserted between the two brackets, and one bracket has multiple ventilation holes, while the other bracket has multiple humidification holes.

[0008] Preferably, the heating mechanism includes an outer shell installed on the top of the housing, a heating fan and a heating element installed inside the outer shell, and an air inlet on the top of the outer shell. The heating element is located on the air outlet side of the heating fan. An air supply pipe is connected between one side of the outer shell and the housing, and an air collector and a circulating fan are installed on the back side of the outer shell. One of the brackets forms a heating chamber connected to the air supply pipe between itself and the housing. The ventilation hole is connected to the heating chamber. One end of the circulating fan is connected to the outer shell with a return air pipe, and the other end is connected to the air collector with an exhaust pipe. An exhaust hole connected to the air collector is provided on the inner wall of the outer shell.

[0009] Preferably, the interior of the outer casing is further provided with a baffle plate, which is located below the heating element. The end of the baffle plate away from the air supply pipe opening is inclined downward, and a channel for the flow of hot air is left between it and the inner wall of the outer casing.

[0010] Preferably, the housing is further provided with a filter assembly, and the filter assembly includes a filter frame installed on the top of the housing, and the filter frame is provided with a filter screen that blocks the air inlet.

[0011] Preferably, the filter assembly further includes an elastic connector for quick assembly and disassembly of the filter screen, and the elastic connector includes connecting blocks installed on both sides of the filter screen, and connecting grooves and cavities formed on the filter frame and communicating with each other. The connecting blocks are inserted into the connecting grooves, and a pull rod extending into the cavity is inserted into the filter frame. One end of the pull rod is connected to a movable plate. A plug rod is installed on one side of the movable plate, and a spring is connected between the other side and the inner wall of the cavity. A plug rod groove for plug rod insertion is formed on one side of the connecting block, and the spring is sleeved on the outside of the pull rod.

[0012] Preferably, the humidification mechanism includes a water storage tank and a pump body mounted on a base. One side of the pump body is connected to the tank body via a liquid delivery pipe, and the other side is connected to the water storage tank via a liquid suction pipe. One side of the water storage tank is connected to a drain pipe. Another side of the bracket forms a humidification chamber with the inner wall of the tank body. An atomizing nozzle connected to the liquid delivery pipe is installed on the inner wall of the humidification chamber. The humidification hole is connected to the humidification chamber.

[0013] Preferably, both sides of the liquid collection tray are fixed with tenon blocks, and the two opposing sides of the brackets are provided with tenon grooves for the tenon blocks to be inserted.

[0014] The technical effects and advantages provided by this utility model in the above technical solution are as follows:

[0015] (1) By setting up the liquid collection component, water droplets formed by water mist can be collected during the humidification process of the fermentation box, thereby avoiding water accumulation and scale formation at the bottom of the fermentation box. This not only ensures the quality of the growth environment of the strain, but also facilitates the cleaning of the inside of the fermentation box, reducing the difficulty of cleaning, which is conducive to the cultivation and use of the strain.

[0016] Furthermore, by utilizing a filter screen, water can be filtered, which facilitates the recycling of water resources, avoids water waste, and further improves the practicality of the fermentation tank.

[0017] (2) By setting up the filter components, the external air drawn in through the air inlet can be filtered to remove dust mixed in the air, thereby preventing dust from being discharged into the box with the air, further ensuring the growth environment of the shiitake mushroom spawn and helping the cultivation of the spawn.

[0018] Furthermore, the flexible connectors allow for quick installation and removal of the filter screen, facilitating cleaning or replacement and ensuring the filtration effect of the filter components. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box door when it is opened;

[0024] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the image;

[0025] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the image;

[0026] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point C in the image;

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Door; 3. Heating mechanism; 4. Water tank; 5. Base; 6. Drain pipe; 7. Filter assembly; 8. Temperature sensor; 9. Humidity sensor; 10. Bracket; 11. Placement tray; 12. Heating chamber; 13. Humidification chamber; 14. Atomizing nozzle; 15. Exhaust vent; 16. Liquid collection assembly; 17. Pump body; 18. Liquid delivery pipe; 19. Circulating fan; 20. Return air duct;

[0028] 31. Outer casing; 32. Heating fan; 33. Heating element; 34. Baffle plate; 35. Air supply duct;

[0029] 71. Filter frame; 72. Filter screen; 73. Pull rod; 74. Spring; 75. Connecting block; 76. Insert rod;

[0030] 161. Liquid collection tray; 162. Filter screen; 163. Tenon and mortise joint. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] This utility model provides, for example Figures 1-7 The fermentation box for cultivation shown includes a box body 1, a box door 2 hinged to the front side of the box body 1, and a support, a temperature sensor 8 and a humidity sensor 9 are provided inside the box body 1. A heating mechanism 3 and a humidification mechanism are provided on the box body 1, and a base 5 is installed at the bottom of the box body 1.

[0033] The inside of the housing 1 is also provided with a liquid collection assembly 16, which includes a detachable liquid collection tray 161. The inside of the liquid collection tray 161 is provided with a filter screen 162, and both sides of the filter screen 162 are equipped with insert blocks. The inner wall of the liquid collection tray 161 is provided with a slot for inserting the insert hole.

[0034] Specifically, regarding the aforementioned support components, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the support includes two symmetrically arranged brackets 10, with multiple placement trays 11 inserted between the two brackets 10. One of the brackets 10 has multiple ventilation holes, and the other bracket 10 has multiple humidification holes.

[0035] Specifically, regarding the aforementioned heating mechanism 3, such as Figures 1-4As shown, the heating mechanism 3 includes an outer shell 31 installed on the top of the housing 1. A heating fan 32 and a heating element 33 are installed inside the outer shell 31. An air inlet is opened on the top of the outer shell 31. The heating element 33 is located on the air outlet side of the heating fan 32. An air supply pipe 35 is connected between one side of the outer shell 31 and the housing 1. An air collector hood and a circulating fan 19 are also installed on the back side of the outer shell 31. A heating chamber 12 is formed between one of the brackets 10 and the housing 1 and is connected to the air supply pipe 35. A ventilation hole is connected to the heating chamber 12. One end of the circulating fan 19 is connected to the outer shell 31 by a return air pipe 20, and the other end is connected to the air collector hood by an exhaust pipe. An exhaust hole 15 is opened on the inner wall of the outer shell 31 and is connected to the air collector hood.

[0036] Specifically, regarding the aforementioned humidification mechanisms, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the humidification mechanism includes a water storage tank 4 and a pump body 17 mounted on a base 5. One side of the pump body 17 is connected to the housing 1 by a liquid delivery pipe 18, and the other side is connected to the water storage tank 4 by a suction pipe. One side of the water storage tank 4 is connected to a drain pipe 6. Another bracket 10 forms a humidification chamber 13 between one side and the inner wall of the housing 1. An atomizing nozzle 14 connected to the liquid delivery pipe 18 is installed on the inner wall of the humidification chamber 13. The humidification hole is connected to the humidification chamber 13.

[0037] Specifically, regarding how to disassemble and assemble the aforementioned collection tray 161, as follows: Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, both sides of the liquid collection tray 161 are fixed with tenon blocks 163, and the two brackets 10 are provided with tenon grooves for the tenon blocks 163 to be inserted on the opposite side.

[0038] As described above, during the cultivation of shiitake mushroom spawn, the door 2 can be opened first, and the shiitake mushroom spawn to be cultivated can be placed on the placement tray 11. Then, the door 2 can be closed to seal the chamber 1. Subsequently, the temperature and humidity inside the chamber 1 can be monitored in real time by the temperature sensor 8 and the humidity sensor 9. When the temperature is lower than the set temperature, external air can be drawn in by the heating fan 32, heated by the heating element 33, and then delivered into the heating chamber 12 through the air supply pipe 35. The hot air is then discharged into the interior of the chamber 1 through the ventilation holes until the temperature sensor 8 detects that the temperature has reached the set temperature. The humidity value is set, and the heating fan 32 and heating element 33 are stopped to heat the inside of the box 1. When the humidity is lower than the set humidity, the water in the water storage tank 4 can be pumped out by the pump body 17 and delivered into the humidification chamber 13 through the liquid delivery pipe 18 and the atomizing nozzle 14. Then the water mist is discharged into the box 1 through the humidification hole until the humidity sensor 9 detects that the humidity inside the box 1 has reached the set humidity value. Then the pump body 17 is stopped to humidify the inside of the box 1, replenish the water for the bacteria on the placement tray 11, and ensure the normal fermentation of the bacteria.

[0039] Furthermore, during the heating process of the heating fan 32 heating the inside of the box 1, the circulating fan 19 can draw out the air inside the box 1 through the exhaust port 15 and the air collection hood, and send it into the outer shell 31 for reheating through the return air pipe 20. Then, under the action of the heating fan 32, it is sent back into the box 1, thereby realizing the air circulation inside the box 1, which is conducive to the efficient heating of the fermentation box.

[0040] Meanwhile, during the humidification process of the humidifying component humidifying the interior of the housing 1, the collection tray 161 collects the water dripping from the placement tray 11. The water first falls onto the filter screen 162 for filtration, removing impurities. When the collection tray 161 needs cleaning, the housing door 2 can be opened, and the collection tray 161 can be pulled, causing the tenon block 163 to be pulled out of the tenon groove. This allows the collection tray 161 to be removed from the housing 1, and then the filter screen 162 can be removed. Pulling upwards removes the filter screen 162 from the collection tray 161. At this time, the impurities filtered out by the filter screen 162 are simultaneously cleared out of the collection tray 161. Then, the water in the collection tray 161 is discharged into the water storage tank 4 through a pipe, or the water in the collection tray 161 is poured into an external water storage device. This achieves water collection and filtration, which not only facilitates the recycling of water resources and avoids water waste, but also makes it easier to clean the inside of the tank 1, which is beneficial for the subsequent use of the fermentation tank.

[0041] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, a baffle 34 is also provided inside the outer casing 31, and the baffle 34 is located below the heating element 33. The end of the baffle 34 away from the air supply pipe 35 is inclined downward, and a channel for the flow of heated air is left between it and the inner wall of the outer casing 31. Based on this, when the heating fan 32 blows hot air, the air changes its flow direction under the guidance of the inclined baffle 34, and the flow path is increased, which helps the heating element 33 to fully heat the external air drawn in, thereby facilitating uniform heating inside the housing 1.

[0042] In another embodiment, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, a filter assembly 7 is also provided on the housing 31, and the filter assembly 7 includes a filter frame 71 installed on the top of the housing 31, and a filter screen 72 is provided inside the filter frame 71 to block the air inlet.

[0043] During the heating process of the heating mechanism 3 heating the interior of the box 1, when the heating fan 32 draws in external air through the air inlet, the external air is first drawn into the filter frame 71 and filtered by the filter screen 72 inside the filter frame 71 to remove dust mixed in the air and prevent dust from being discharged into the box 1 with the air, thus facilitating the cultivation of shiitake mushroom spawn.

[0044] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-6As shown, the filter assembly 7 also includes a flexible connector for quick assembly and disassembly of the filter screen 72. The flexible connector includes connecting blocks 75 installed on both sides of the filter screen 72, and connecting grooves and cavity grooves opened on the filter frame 71 and communicating with each other. The connecting blocks 75 are inserted into the connecting grooves. A pull rod 73 extending into the cavity groove is inserted on the filter frame 71. One end of the pull rod 73 is connected to a movable plate. A plug rod 76 is installed on one side of the movable plate, and a spring 74 is connected between the other side and the inner wall of the cavity groove. A plug rod groove for the plug rod 76 to be inserted is opened on one side of the connecting block 75. The spring 74 is sleeved on the outside of the pull rod 73.

[0045] When the filter screen 72 needs cleaning or replacement, the pull rod 73 can be pulled, causing the pull rod 73 to move the insertion rod 76 from the insertion rod slot into the cavity through the movable plate. Then, the filter screen 72 is pulled upwards, causing the connecting block 75 to move out of the connecting slot, thus disassembling the filter screen 72. After cleaning or replacement, the filter screen 72 is inserted back into the filter frame 71 through the connecting block 75 and the connecting slot. At this time, the pull rod 73 is pulled first to drive the insertion rod 76 into the cavity. After the connecting block 75 is fully inserted into the connecting slot, the pull rod 73 is released. Then, under the action of the spring 74, the insertion rod 76 is pushed, causing the insertion rod 76 to be inserted into the insertion rod slot, so that the connecting block 75 is inserted and fixed, thus realizing the installation of the filter screen 72. This allows for quick disassembly and assembly of the filter screen 72, facilitating the cleaning or replacement of the filter screen 72 and helping to ensure the filtration effect of the filter screen 72.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. 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 fermentation box for cultivation, characterized in that: Includes a box body (1), a box door (2) is hinged to the front side of the box body (1), and a support, a temperature sensor (8) and a humidity sensor (9) are provided inside the box body (1). A heating mechanism (3) and a humidifying mechanism are provided on the box body (1), and a base (5) is installed at the bottom of the box body (1). The box (1) is also provided with a liquid collection assembly (16), which includes a detachable liquid collection tray (161). The liquid collection tray (161) is provided with a filter screen (162) inside, and plugs are installed on both sides of the filter screen (162). The inner wall of the liquid collection tray (161) is provided with a slot for the plugs to be inserted.

2. The fermentation box for cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support includes two symmetrically arranged brackets (10), with multiple placement trays (11) inserted between the two brackets (10), and multiple ventilation holes are opened on one of the brackets (10) and multiple humidification holes are opened on the other bracket (10).

3. A fermentation box for cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heating mechanism (3) includes an outer shell (31) installed on the top of the housing (1). A heating fan (32) and a heating element (33) are installed inside the outer shell (31). An air inlet is opened on the top of the outer shell (31). The heating element (33) is located on the air outlet side of the heating fan (32). An air supply pipe (35) is connected between one side of the outer shell (31) and the housing (1). An air collecting hood and a circulating fan (19) are also installed on the back side of the outer shell (31). A heating chamber (12) is formed between one of the brackets (10) and the housing (1) and is connected to the air supply pipe (35). The ventilation hole is connected to the heating chamber (12). One end of the circulating fan (19) is connected to the outer shell (31) with a return air pipe (20), and the other end is connected to the air collecting hood with an exhaust pipe. An exhaust hole (15) is opened on the inner wall of the outer shell (31) and is connected to the air collecting hood.

4. A fermentation box for cultivation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The interior of the outer shell (31) is also provided with a baffle plate (34), and the baffle plate (34) is located below the heating element (33). The end of the baffle plate (34) away from the air supply pipe (35) is inclined downward, and a channel for the flow of hot air is left between it and the inner wall of the outer shell (31).

5. A fermentation box for cultivation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The housing (31) is also provided with a filter assembly (7), and the filter assembly (7) includes a filter frame (71) installed on the top of the housing (31), and the filter frame (71) is provided with a filter screen (72) that blocks the air inlet.

6. A fermentation box for cultivation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The filter assembly (7) further includes an elastic connector for quick assembly and disassembly of the filter screen (72), and the elastic connector includes connecting blocks (75) installed on both sides of the filter screen (72), and connecting grooves and cavities opened on the filter frame (71) and communicating with each other. The connecting blocks (75) are inserted into the connecting grooves. A pull rod (73) extending into the cavity is inserted on the filter frame (71), and one end of the pull rod (73) is connected to a movable plate. A plug rod (76) is installed on one side of the movable plate, and a spring (74) is connected between the other side and the inner wall of the cavity. A plug rod slot for the plug rod (76) is opened on one side of the connecting block (75), and the spring (74) is sleeved on the outside of the pull rod (73).

7. A fermentation box for cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The humidification mechanism includes a water storage tank (4) and a pump body (17) installed on the base (5). One side of the pump body (17) is connected to the box body (1) with a liquid delivery pipe (18), and the other side is connected to the water storage tank (4) with a liquid suction pipe. One side of the water storage tank (4) is connected to a drain pipe (6). Another bracket (10) forms a humidification chamber (13) between one side and the inner wall of the box body (1). An atomizing nozzle (14) connected to the liquid delivery pipe (18) is installed on the inner wall of the humidification chamber (13). The humidification hole is connected to the humidification chamber (13).

8. A fermentation box for cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both sides of the liquid collection tray (161) are fixed with tenon blocks (163), and both of the two brackets (10) have tenon grooves for inserting the tenon blocks (163) on their opposite sides.

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