Cleaning device for probiotic production

By designing an automated cleaning device, the problem of inconvenience in using existing cleaning devices for probiotic production has been solved. It realizes automatic fixation of fermentation tanks, uniform spraying and mixing of cleaning liquid, improves cleaning efficiency and effect, and is adaptable to fermentation tanks of different sizes.

CN223847692UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-30TIANJIN CHANGRUNHUA BIOTECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520165659.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-24
Publication Date
2026-01-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-24

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Technical Problem

Existing cleaning devices for probiotic production have a simple structure, are inconvenient to use, require a large number of workers, have poor cleaning effects, and have low mixing efficiency of the cleaning solution, which affects production efficiency.

Method used

A cleaning device was designed, comprising components such as a frame, support cylinder, mounting plate, liquid guide pipe, telescopic cylinder, clamping plate, flow guide, spray pipe, drive motor, water supply tank, and stirring motor. Through a mechanized structure, the device achieves automatic fixation of the fermentation tank, uniform spraying and mixing of the cleaning liquid, and cleaning of the inner wall, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated cleaning of fermentation tanks, reduces manual labor, improves cleaning effect and mixing efficiency, adapts to fermentation tanks of different sizes, and ensures uniform and thorough cleaning.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cleaning device for probiotic production, which comprises a machine frame, a supporting cylinder is arranged on the machine frame, a mounting plate is arranged at the output end of the supporting cylinder, a liquid guide pipe is arranged on the mounting plate, telescopic cylinders are arranged at two ends of the machine frame, clamping plates are arranged at the output ends of the telescopic cylinders, a fluid director is arranged on the mounting plate, and the fluid director is arranged on the machine frame. The fluid director is provided with a plurality of spraying pipes, the spraying pipes are uniformly arranged on the fluid director, the fluid director is rotatably matched with the mounting plate and rotatably connected with the liquid guiding pipe, the upper end of the mounting plate is provided with a driving motor, the output end of the driving motor is provided with a driving wheel, the upper end of the fluid director is provided with a driven wheel, and the driving wheel is provided with a driving wheel. According to the equipment, the fermentation tank can be conveniently cleaned, the labor amount of workers is reduced, the cleaning efficiency is improved, and the equipment is conveniently used by the workers.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of probiotic production equipment technology, and more specifically, it relates to a cleaning device for probiotic production. Background Technology

[0002] When producing probiotics, fermentation tanks are used for fermentation. After use, there will be residues on the inner wall of the fermentation tank. If these residues are not treated, bacteria can easily grow, affecting the subsequent processing effect of probiotics. Therefore, the tank needs to be cleaned after use.

[0003] Existing tank cleaning devices generally have a simple structure, requiring them to be fixed to the tank for operation. Installation necessitates workers to install various connecting devices or introduce the spray gun into the tank, requiring continuous operation. Furthermore, their fixed structure limits adaptability, limiting their use to tanks of specific sizes. During cleaning, the liquid injection mechanism is relatively simple, requiring workers to hold the sprayer towards the inner wall of the tank and rinse it while moving. This requires significant worker involvement, is labor-intensive, and inconvenient. Moreover, probiotic residues often adhere to the inner wall of the tank, resulting in poor cleaning effectiveness. Additionally, the probiotic cleaning solution requires mixing water and cleaning agent. Typical cleaning devices place both substances together in the tank and rely on stirring to mix the cleaning agent and water before dilution and cleaning. This mixing process takes time, impacting cleaning efficiency and hindering subsequent work. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a cleaning device for probiotic production, thereby solving the technical problem mentioned in the background art that the cleaning device has a simple structure but is inconvenient to use.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a cleaning device for probiotic production, comprising a frame, a support cylinder on the frame, an mounting plate on the output end of the support cylinder, a liquid guide pipe on the mounting plate, telescopic cylinders at both ends of the frame, and a clamping plate at the output end of the telescopic cylinder;

[0008] The mounting plate is equipped with a flow guide, and the flow guide is equipped with multiple spray pipes, which are evenly distributed on the flow guide. The flow guide is rotatably engaged with the mounting plate and rotatably connected to the liquid guide pipe. The upper end of the mounting plate is equipped with a drive motor, and the output end of the drive motor is equipped with a drive wheel. The upper end of the flow guide is equipped with a driven wheel, which engages with the drive wheel.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a water supply tank is provided at one end of the frame, a water supply pump is provided at one end of the water supply tank, the water supply pump is connected to the water supply tank and the liquid guide pipe, a stirring motor is provided on the water supply tank, a stirring rod is provided inside the water supply tank, and a stirring blade is provided on the stirring rod. The stirring motor cooperates with the stirring rod to improve the mixing efficiency.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a transmission sleeve and a transmission ring are rotatably connected on the water supply tank, a transmission wheel is provided between the transmission sleeve and the transmission ring, and the transmission sleeve cooperates with the transmission ring through the transmission wheel. The stirring motor cooperates with the stirring rod through the transmission sleeve. A rotating ring is provided at the lower end of the transmission ring, and the rotating ring is rotatably cooperated with the stirring rod. A counter-stirring blade is provided at the outer end of the rotating ring to improve the stirring capacity.

[0011] The present invention is further provided that the frame is provided with a slide rail, and a support plate is slidably connected to the slide rail for easy positioning.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the mounting plate is provided with limiting sliders at both ends, and the frame is provided with a sliding frame, wherein the limiting sliders cooperate with the sliding frame to keep the movement of the equipment stable.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the guide is provided with support tubes at both ends, and the support tubes are provided with cleaning scrapers to facilitate the cleaning of attached substances.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the support tube includes a sliding tube and a sliding rod, the sliding rod is slidably engaged with the sliding tube, the cleaning scraper is disposed on the sliding rod, and a pressure spring is provided between the sliding rod and the sliding tube to adapt to fermenters with different inner diameters.

[0015] The present invention is further provided that the water supply tank has an observation port, and the observation port has an observation glass to facilitate observation of the mixing state.

[0016] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a cleaning device for probiotic production, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. The machine is supported by a frame, and the cleaning device is supported by a mounting plate and a liquid guide pipe. The working height of the cleaning device is controlled by a support cylinder. The fixing device is provided by a telescopic cylinder and a clamping plate. When cleaning the fermentation tank for probiotic production, the telescopic cylinder and support cylinder provide space. After the fermentation tank is placed, it is fixed by the clamping plate and the mounting plate. The cleaning device on the mounting plate cleans the tank automatically and ensures stable fixation, which is convenient for workers. The movable mounting plate and clamping plate can be adapted to fix different fermentation tanks, making it easy for workers to use.

[0019] 2. The cleaning fluid is guided by a flow guide and sprayed out through the spray pipe. The drive motor, drive wheel, and driven wheel work together to provide power so that the flow guide keeps rotating during operation. This allows the spray pipe to spray the cleaning fluid out while rotating, providing a more uniform cleaning inside the tank. This reduces reliance on workers and facilitates the cleaning process. In addition, the support pipe and cleaning scraper work together to scrape off the inner wall of the tank, ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0020] 3. The water supply tank provides a mixing and placement structure for the cleaning solution, allowing mixing of the cleaning solution to be carried out in front of the cleaning equipment. The stirring motor, stirring rod, and stirring blades provide a stirring effect, and the transmission sleeve, transmission ring, transmission wheel, rotating ring, and counter-stirring blades work together to provide stirring in different directions, creating different vortices in the mixture, improving the mixing effect, increasing the mixing speed, and facilitating the rapid progress of the cleaning work. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a front view of a cleaning device for probiotic production according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide tube and the support plate after the mounting plate is disassembled in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water supply tank after disassembly in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the bottom of the stirring rod mates with the rotating ring after disassembly in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the sliding tube and the sliding rod in this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Support cylinder; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Liquid guide pipe; 5. Telescopic cylinder; 6. Clamping plate; 7. Flow guide; 8. Spray pipe; 9. Drive motor; 10. Driving wheel; 11. Driven wheel; 12. Water supply tank; 13. Water supply pump; 14. Stirring motor; 15. Stirring rod; 16. Stirring blade; 17. Transmission sleeve; 18. Transmission ring; 19. Transmission wheel; 20. Rotating ring; 21. Reverse stirring blade; 22. Slide rail; 23. Support plate; 24. Limiting slider; 25. Sliding frame; 26. Support pipe; 27. Cleaning scraper; 28. Sliding pipe; 29. ​​Sliding rod; 30. Pressure spring; 31. Observation port; 32. Observation glass. Detailed Implementation

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0030] Please see Figure 1-5 A cleaning device for probiotic production includes a frame 1, a support cylinder 2 on the frame 1, an mounting plate 3 on the output end of the support cylinder 2, a liquid guide pipe 4 on the mounting plate 3, telescopic cylinders 5 at both ends of the frame 1, and a clamping plate 6 at the output end of the telescopic cylinder 5.

[0031] The mounting plate 3 is equipped with a flow guide 7, and the flow guide 7 is equipped with a spray pipe 8. Multiple spray pipes 8 are provided and are evenly distributed on the flow guide 7. The flow guide 7 is rotatably engaged with the mounting plate 3 and rotatably connected to the liquid guide pipe 4. The upper end of the mounting plate 3 is equipped with a drive motor 9, and the output end of the drive motor 9 is equipped with a drive wheel 10. The upper end of the flow guide 7 is equipped with a driven wheel 11, and the driven wheel 11 is engaged with the drive wheel 10.

[0032] In this embodiment, the equipment is supported by the frame 1. When cleaning the fermenter, the fermenter is placed in the middle of the clamping plate 6. The telescopic rod is controlled to move the clamping plate 6 to the middle and clamp the fermenter. Then, the support cylinder 2 is controlled to raise and lower the mounting plate 3, so that the mounting plate 3 with the liquid guide pipe 4 is inserted into the fermenter. The liquid guide pipe 4 provides cleaning solution to clean the fermenter.

[0033] More specifically, during the cleaning of the fermentation tank, the cleaning liquid is introduced into the guide tube 7 through the liquid guide pipe 4, and then sprayed around through the spray pipe 8. While the liquid is being sprayed, the drive motor 9 is controlled to work, and the drive motor 9 drives the drive wheel 10 to rotate, so that the drive wheel 10 and the driven wheel 11 cooperate to perform transmission, thereby causing the guide tube 7 to rotate, driving the spray pipe 8 to rotate while spraying the cleaning liquid, so that the cleaning is more thorough and even.

[0034] Please see Figure 4 As one embodiment of premixing: a water supply tank 12 is provided at one end of the frame 1, a water supply pump 13 is provided at one end of the water supply tank 12, the water supply pump 13 is connected to the water supply tank 12 and the liquid guide pipe 4, a stirring motor 14 is provided on the water supply tank 12, a stirring rod 15 is provided inside the water supply tank 12, a stirring blade 16 is provided on the stirring rod 15, and the stirring motor 14 cooperates with the stirring rod 15.

[0035] Specifically, add an appropriate amount of clean water and cleaning agent to the water supply tank 12, control the stirring motor 14 to work, the stirring motor 14 drives the stirring rod 15 to rotate, so that the stirring rod 15 drives the stirring blade 16 to rotate, thereby stirring the clean water and cleaning agent, so that the clean water and cleaning agent are fully mixed, and then the water supply pump 13 provides pressure to introduce the mixed cleaning liquid into the liquid guide pipe 4.

[0036] Please see Figures 3-4 As a further embodiment of the stirring rod: a transmission sleeve 17 and a transmission ring 18 are rotatably connected on the water supply tank 12. A transmission wheel 19 is provided between the transmission sleeve 17 and the transmission ring 18, and the transmission sleeve 17 cooperates with the transmission ring 18 through the transmission wheel 19. The stirring motor 14 cooperates with the stirring rod 15 through the transmission sleeve 17. A rotating ring 20 is provided at the lower end of the transmission ring 18. The rotating ring 20 is rotatably cooperated with the stirring rod 15, and a counter-stirring blade 21 is provided at the outer end of the rotating ring 20.

[0037] Specifically, when the stirring motor 14 is working, it drives the stirring rod 15 to rotate through the transmission sleeve 17. When the transmission sleeve 17 rotates, it also drives the transmission ring 18 to rotate through the transmission wheel 19. This causes the rotating ring 20 to rotate, which in turn drives the anti-stirring blade 21 to rotate. As a result, the anti-stirring blade 21 and the stirring blade 16 rotate in different directions, forming different vortices, frequently changing the flow direction of the liquid, and enhancing the mixing effect.

[0038] Please see Figures 1-2 As a further embodiment of the frame: the frame 1 is provided with a slide rail 22, and a support plate 23 is slidably connected on the slide rail 22.

[0039] Specifically, when placing the fermentation tank, the fermentation tank is placed on the support plate 23. With the support and guidance of the slide rail 22, the support plate 23 moves with the fermentation tank. When the clamping plate 6 applies pressure, it moves to the center and aligns with the mounting plate 3.

[0040] Please see Figure 1 As a further embodiment of the mounting plate: the mounting plate 3 is provided with limit sliders 24 at both ends, and the frame 1 is provided with a sliding frame 25, with the limit sliders 24 cooperating with the sliding frame 25.

[0041] Specifically, the mounting plate 3 and the frame 1 can slide stably through the cooperation of the limiting slider 24 and the sliding frame 25.

[0042] Please see Figure 2 As a further implementation of the flow guide: the flow guide 7 is provided with support tubes 26 at both ends, and cleaning scrapers 27 are provided on the support tubes 26.

[0043] Specifically, through the support of the support tube 26, the cleaning scraper 27 is connected to the inner wall structure of the fermentation tank. When the guide 7 rotates, it drives the cleaning scraper 27 to rotate, thus cleaning the solid powder residue on the tank wall.

[0044] Please see Figure 5 As a further embodiment of the support tube: the support tube 26 includes a sliding tube 28 and a sliding rod 29, the sliding rod 29 and the sliding tube 28 are slidably engaged, the cleaning scraper 27 is disposed on the sliding rod 29, and a pressure spring 30 is disposed between the sliding rod 29 and the sliding tube 28.

[0045] Specifically, the sliding rod 29 and the sliding tube 28 work together to provide a telescopic structure to adapt to tanks with different inner diameters. The pressure spring 30 provides pressure so that the cleaning scraper 27 can stably contact the inner wall of the fermentation tank to carry out the cleaning work.

[0046] Please see Figure 3 As a further implementation of the water supply tank: the water supply tank 12 is provided with an observation port 31, and the observation port 31 is provided with an observation glass 32.

[0047] Specifically, the space provided by the observation port 31 allows light to pass through the observation glass 32 to observe the mixing of the clean water and cleaning agent inside.

[0048] In summary, during the use or operation of the overall equipment:

[0049] When cleaning the fermenter using the equipment, the equipment is connected to an external power source via the frame 1. The fermenter is placed on the support plate 23, positioned in the middle of the clamping plate 6. The telescopic rod is controlled to move the clamping plate 6 towards the center, clamping and fixing the fermenter. With the support and guidance of the slide rail 22, when the fermenter is pressed by the clamping plate 6, the support plate 23 will move the fermenter along the slide rail 22 until it reaches the center of the frame 1, aligning with the mounting plate 3. Then, the support cylinder 2 is controlled to raise and lower the mounting plate 3. Through the cooperation of the limit slider 24 and the sliding frame 25, the mounting plate 3 slides stably against the frame 1, allowing the mounting plate 3, along with the liquid guide pipe 4, the flow guide 7, and the spray pipe 8, to extend into the fermenter.

[0050] When preparing the cleaning solution, add an appropriate amount of clean water and cleaning agent to the water supply tank 12, and control the stirring motor 14 to work. The stirring motor 14 will drive the stirring rod 15 to rotate through the transmission sleeve 17, which will drive the stirring blade 16 to rotate, thereby stirring the clean water and cleaning agent. When the transmission sleeve 17 rotates, it will also cooperate with the transmission ring 18 through the transmission wheel 19, which will drive the transmission ring 18 to rotate, thereby causing the rotating ring 20 to rotate, which will drive the anti-stirring blade 21 to rotate. The anti-stirring blade 21 and the stirring blade 16 will rotate in different directions, forming different vortices, frequently changing the flow direction of the liquid, enhancing the mixing effect, and ensuring that the clean water and cleaning agent are fully mixed. The observation port 31 provides space, and the light-transmitting observation glass 32 allows observation of the mixing of the clean water and cleaning agent inside. Then, the water supply pump 13 provides pressure to introduce the mixed cleaning solution into the liquid guide pipe 4, and the liquid guide pipe 4 provides the cleaning solution to clean the fermentation tank.

[0051] During the cleaning of the fermentation tank, the cleaning liquid is introduced into the guide tube 7 through the liquid guide pipe 4, and then sprayed around through the spray pipe 8. While the liquid is being sprayed, the drive motor 9 is controlled to work, driving the drive wheel 10 to rotate. The drive wheel 10 and the driven wheel 11 cooperate to transmit power, thereby rotating the guide tube 7 and driving the spray pipe 8 to rotate while spraying the cleaning liquid, making the cleaning more thorough and even. Moreover, the sliding rod 29 and the sliding tube 28 cooperate to provide a telescopic structure to adapt to tanks with different inner diameters. When inserted into the fermentation tank, the sliding rod 29 is first controlled to retract into the sliding tube 28. Then, the pressure spring 30 provides pressure to make the cleaning scraper 27 stably contact the inner wall of the fermentation tank for cleaning. With the support of the support tube 26, the cleaning scraper 27 rotates when the guide tube 7 rotates, cleaning the solid powder residue on the tank wall.

[0052] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A washing device for probiotic production comprising a frame (1), characterized by: The rack (1) is provided with a support cylinder (2), the output end of the support cylinder (2) is provided with a mounting plate (3), the mounting plate (3) is provided with a liquid guide pipe (4), the both ends of the rack (1) are provided with telescopic cylinders (5), the output end of the telescopic cylinder (5) is provided with a clamping plate (6). The mounting plate (3) is provided with a flow guide (7), the flow guide (7) is provided with a plurality of spray pipes (8), and the spray pipes (8) are uniformly arranged on the flow guide (7), the flow guide (7) is rotationally connected with the mounting plate (3) and the liquid guide pipe (4), the upper end of the mounting plate (3) is provided with a driving motor (9), the output end of the driving motor (9) is provided with a driving wheel (10), the upper end of the flow guide (7) is provided with a driven wheel (11), and the driven wheel (11) is matched with the driving wheel (10).

2. The cleaning device for probiotic production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rack (1) is provided with a water supply tank (12) at one end, the water supply tank (12) is provided with a water supply pump (13) at one end, the water supply pump (13) is communicated with the water supply tank (12) and the liquid guide pipe (4), the water supply tank (12) is provided with a stirring motor (14), the water supply tank (12) is provided with a stirring rod (15) inside, the stirring rod (15) is provided with stirring blades (16), and the stirring motor (14) is matched with the stirring rod (15).

3. A cleaning device for probiotic production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water supply tank (12) is rotationally connected with a transmission sleeve (17) and a transmission ring (18), a transmission wheel (19) is arranged between the transmission sleeve (17) and the transmission ring (18), the transmission sleeve (17) is matched with the transmission ring (18) through the transmission wheel (19), the stirring motor (14) is matched with the stirring rod (15) through the transmission sleeve (17), the lower end of the transmission ring (18) is provided with a rotating ring (20), the rotating ring (20) is rotationally matched with the stirring rod (15), and the outer end of the rotating ring (20) is provided with a reverse stirring blade (21).

4. The cleaning device for probiotic production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rack (1) is provided with a sliding rail (22), and the sliding rail (22) is slidingly connected with a support plate (23).

5. A cleaning device for probiotic production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The both ends of the mounting plate (3) are provided with limiting sliding blocks (24), the rack (1) is provided with a sliding frame (25), and the limiting sliding blocks (24) are matched with the sliding frame (25).

6. The cleaning device for probiotic production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The both ends of the flow guide (7) are provided with support pipes (26), and the support pipes (26) are provided with cleaning scrapers (27).

7. A cleaning device for probiotic production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support pipe (26) comprises a sliding pipe (28) and a sliding rod (29), the sliding rod (29) is slidingly matched with the sliding pipe (28), the cleaning scraper (27) is arranged on the sliding rod (29), and a pressure spring (30) is arranged between the sliding rod (29) and the sliding pipe (28).

8. The cleaning device for probiotic production according to claim 2, characterized in that: An observation port (31) is formed in the water supply tank (12), and an observation glass (32) is arranged in the observation port (31).