Appliance for culturing cordyceps militaris

Abstract

An appliance for cultivating cordyceps militaris comprises a box body, a cultivation frame and a shading assembly, a ventilator and a humidifier are arranged at the top of the box body, and a transparent tempered glass sealing door is hinged to the front face of the box body; the culture frame is arranged in the box body, the culture frame comprises a bottom rectangular frame a, a plurality of supporting rectangular frames b and a group of supporting rods c, a tray for culturing cordyceps militaris is placed on each supporting rectangular frame b, and a cordyceps militaris culture medium is contained in each tray; the shading assembly comprises a horizontal cross rod arranged on the outer side of the upper portion in the box body, a shading curtain hung on the horizontal cross rod and light-proof shielding cloth magnetically attracted to the outer wall of the front side of the box body. The culture bottle has the advantages that the operation is convenient, the step of filling the culture bottle independently is omitted, and the harvesting process is simplified. The arrangement of the transparent tempered glass sealing door and the lightproof shielding cloth facilitates dark shading treatment in the cordyceps militaris hypha period and facilitates subsequent growth observation in the cordyceps militaris sporocarp period.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Cordyceps militaris cultivation, specifically to an apparatus for cultivating Cordyceps militaris. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, Cordyceps militaris production mostly uses glass bottles for single-sided cultivation. Processing each bottle is time-consuming, and removing the Cordyceps militaris culture medium and fruiting bodies from the bottle during the harvesting stage is very inconvenient. The boxes used for cultivating Cordyceps militaris are also often opaque, making it difficult to observe the growth during the fruiting body stage. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the above-mentioned shortcomings by providing a device for cultivating Cordyceps militaris.

[0004] This utility model includes a box, a culture rack, and a light-shielding component.

[0005] The top of the enclosure is equipped with an exhaust fan for gas exchange and a humidifier to increase humidity. The front of the enclosure is hinged with a transparent tempered glass sealing door. The interior of the enclosure is also equipped with an oxygen concentration sensor and a temperature and humidity sensor.

[0006] The culture rack is placed inside the box. The culture rack includes a bottom rectangular frame a, multiple supporting rectangular frames b, and a set of support rods c that connect the four corners of the bottom rectangular frame a and the multiple supporting rectangular frames b. Each supporting rectangular frame b has a tray for culturing Cordyceps militaris, and the tray contains Cordyceps militaris culture medium.

[0007] The light-blocking assembly includes a horizontal crossbar set on the upper outer side of the box body and a light-blocking curtain hung on it, as well as an opaque cloth magnetically attached to the front outer wall of the box body and covering the transparent tempered glass sealing door.

[0008] Preferably, the outer wall of the housing is made of martensitic stainless steel.

[0009] Preferably, the opaque cover is a rectangular cover structure, which includes a glass shielding surface and side shielding surfaces connected to its four sides. The edges of the side shielding surfaces are provided with a plurality of magnets that are magnetically attracted to the outer wall of the box.

[0010] Preferably, the box is placed in a constant temperature sterile room.

[0011] Preferably, the tray of the culture rack is made of food-grade plastic.

[0012] Preferably, the Cordyceps militaris culture medium is a culture medium in which microalgae are used as the main carbon source.

[0013] Preferably, the inner wall of the box is equipped with multiple sets of blue and red lights, and each tray is equipped with a set of blue and red lights above it. Blue light (450nm) promotes mycelial differentiation, while red light (630nm) stimulates pigment synthesis in the fruiting body.

[0014] Preferably, the transparent tempered glass sealing door is a magnetic sealing door.

[0015] The advantages of this invention are: convenient operation, eliminating the need for separate culture bottle filling, and simplifying the harvesting process. It also reduces the use of glass bottles. The transparent tempered glass sealing door and opaque covering facilitate dark shading during the mycelial stage of Cordyceps militaris, and also facilitate subsequent observation of the fruiting body stage. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the box and the culture rack;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure after the box is covered with an opaque cloth.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an opaque fabric. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0020] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0021] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this invention, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, if terms such as "first" or "second" appear in the description of this invention, they are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] As shown in the attached diagram, this utility model includes a box body 1, a culture rack 2, and a light-shielding component.

[0025] The top of the enclosure 1 is equipped with an exhaust fan 11 for gas exchange within the enclosure 1 and a humidifier 12 for increasing humidity. A transparent tempered glass sealing door 13 is hinged to the front of the enclosure 1. The interior of the enclosure 1 also houses an oxygen concentration sensor and a temperature and humidity sensor. These sensors are connected to an external smart instrument with a suitable interface (such as RS-232 or RS-485). The smart instrument can collect and display the sensor data.

[0026] Display Settings: Configure display parameters on the smart instrument, such as data refresh time and display units. Smart instruments typically have a clear display screen that can simultaneously show information such as oxygen concentration, temperature, and humidity. Users can directly view the displayed data on the smart instrument from outside the enclosure to obtain real-time information about the internal environment.

[0027] The culture rack 2 is placed inside the box 1. The culture rack 2 includes a bottom rectangular frame a21, multiple supporting rectangular frames b22, and a set of support rods 23c that connect the four corners of the bottom rectangular frame a21 and the multiple supporting rectangular frames b22. Each supporting rectangular frame b22 has a tray 24 for culturing Cordyceps militaris, and the tray 24 contains Cordyceps militaris culture medium.

[0028] The light-shielding assembly includes a horizontal crossbar 31 set on the upper outer side of the inner part of the box 1 and a light-shielding curtain 32 hung on it, as well as an opaque cloth 33 magnetically attached to the front outer wall of the box 1 and covering the transparent tempered glass sealing door 13.

[0029] In another technical solution, the outer wall of the box 1 is made of martensitic stainless steel, which can attract magnets.

[0030] In another technical solution, the opaque cover 33 is a rectangular cover structure. The opaque cover 33 includes a glass shielding surface 34 and side shielding surfaces 35 connected to its four sides. The edge of the side shielding surface 35 is provided with a plurality of magnet blocks 36 that are magnetically attracted to the outer wall of the box 1.

[0031] In another technical solution, the enclosure 1 is placed in a temperature-controlled sterile room. Strict control of the sterile environment is maintained to prevent the introduction of external bacteria.

[0032] In another technical solution, the tray of the culture rack 2 is made of food-grade plastic.

[0033] In another technical solution, the Cordyceps militaris culture medium is a culture medium in which microalgae are used as the main carbon source.

[0034] In another technical solution, the inner wall of the housing 1 is equipped with multiple sets of blue light lamps 14 and red light lamps 15, and each tray 24 is equipped with a set of blue light lamps 14 and red light lamps 15 above it. Blue light (450nm) promotes mycelial differentiation, and red light (630nm) stimulates pigment synthesis in the fruiting bodies. The multiple sets of blue light lamps 14 and red light lamps 15 are connected to a power adapter via connecting cables and accessories.

[0035] In another technical solution, the transparent tempered glass sealing door 13 is a magnetic sealing door.

[0036] Advantages of culture media using microalgae as the main carbon source:

[0037] Nutrient-rich: Microalgae (such as Chlorella and Spirulina) are rich in protein (40-60%), polysaccharides, lipids (containing polyunsaturated fatty acids), vitamins (B, C, E) and minerals (Fe, Mg, Zn, etc.), which can provide comprehensive nutrition for Cordyceps militaris.

[0038] Sustainability: Microalgae grow quickly, have a strong CO2 fixation capacity, and have low production costs, which aligns with the trend of green biomanufacturing.

[0039] Functional potential: Active ingredients in microalgae (such as algal polysaccharides and carotenoids) may synergistically enhance the medicinal value of Cordyceps militaris, such as its antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects.

[0040] Microalgae powder (Chlorella): 70%

[0041] Glucose: 3%

[0042] KH2PO4: 0.1%

[0043] MgSO4·7H2O: 0.05%

[0044] Water: Replenish to 100%.

[0045] Microalgae powder: Microalgae are dried at 60℃, pulverized, and passed through an 80-mesh sieve.

[0046] Culture medium preparation: Mix microalgae powder with auxiliary ingredients, add water and mix evenly, then dispense and autoclave at 121℃ for 20 minutes (if heat-sensitive ingredients are used, intermittent sterilization can be used instead).

[0047] Inoculation and culture: Inoculate with Cordyceps militaris strain (5%-10% inoculation amount) under aseptic conditions.

[0048] Culture conditions: Darkness, ventilation, temperature 20-23℃ (mycelial growth stage), then 18-20℃ to induce fruiting bodies, humidity controlled at 70%-80%. Darkness during the mycelial stage → daytime light / nighttime darkness during the fruiting body stage.

[0049] The above-described embodiments are only intended to illustrate the technical solution and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to implement them. They should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Anything not described in detail is prior art.

Claims

1. A device for cultivating Cordyceps militaris, characterized in that, Includes a box (1), a culture rack (2), and a light-shielding assembly. The top of the box (1) is provided with an air exchange fan (11) for gas exchange inside the box (1) and a humidifier (12) for increasing humidity. The front of the box (1) is hinged with a transparent tempered glass sealing door (13). The inside of the box (1) is also provided with an oxygen concentration sensor and a temperature and humidity sensor. The culture rack (2) is placed inside the box (1). The culture rack (2) includes a bottom rectangular frame a (21), multiple supporting rectangular frames b (22), and a set of support rods (23) c that connect the four corners of the bottom rectangular frame a (21) and the multiple supporting rectangular frames b (22). Each supporting rectangular frame b (22) has a tray (24) for culturing Cordyceps militaris, and the tray (24) contains Cordyceps militaris culture medium. The light-shielding assembly includes a horizontal crossbar (31) set on the upper outer side of the box (1) and a light-shielding curtain (32) hung thereon, as well as an opaque cloth (33) magnetically attached to the front outer wall of the box (1) and covering the transparent tempered glass sealing door (13).

2. The apparatus for cultivating Cordyceps militaris according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the box (1) is made of martensitic stainless steel.

3. The apparatus for cultivating Cordyceps militaris according to claim 2, characterized in that, The opaque cover (33) is a rectangular cover structure. The opaque cover (33) includes a glass shielding surface (34) and side shielding surfaces (35) connected to its four sides. The edge of the side shielding surface (35) is provided with a plurality of magnet blocks (36) that are magnetically attracted to the outer wall of the box (1).

4. The apparatus for cultivating Cordyceps militaris according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box (1) is placed in a constant temperature sterile room.

5. The apparatus for cultivating Cordyceps militaris according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray of the culture rack (2) is made of food-grade plastic.

6. The apparatus for cultivating Cordyceps militaris according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Cordyceps militaris culture medium is a culture medium with microalgae as the main carbon source.

7. The apparatus for cultivating Cordyceps militaris according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the box (1) is equipped with multiple sets of blue lights (14) and red lights (15), and each tray (24) is equipped with a set of blue lights (14) and red lights (15) above it.

8. The apparatus for cultivating Cordyceps militaris according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transparent tempered glass sealing door (13) is a magnetic sealing door.

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