Double-chamber secondary fermentation tank

By using a motor-driven gear and rack mechanism to adjust the space inside the dual-chamber fermenter, the problem of wasted space caused by fixed chamber size is solved, enabling flexible use of space and convenient cleaning.

CN223892720UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10JIANGSU HUALE CHEM EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423148987.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-20
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-20

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Technical Problem

Traditional dual-chamber secondary fermenters have fixed chamber sizes, making it difficult to make reasonable use of space based on the amount of material, resulting in wasted space.

Method used

The sliding plate moves within the housing via a motor-driven gear and rack mechanism, allowing for flexible adjustment of the chamber space. The separation of the threaded rod from the connecting block facilitates cleaning.

Benefits of technology

This allows for the rational use of fermentation tank space based on material quantity, reducing waste and facilitating cleaning.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a double-chamber secondary fermentation tank, relates to fermentation tank technical field, including lower casing and upper casing, lower casing props against the lower side of upper casing, the both sides of lower casing are fixed with the material pipe that has the valve, the inside of lower casing is provided with the adjusting plate in the sliding way, the upper end of adjusting plate extends to the inside of upper casing, and the lower end of adjusting plate extends to the inside of upper casing. The two sides of the adjusting plate abut against the inner walls of the lower shell and the upper shell correspondingly, a sliding rod is fixedly arranged on one side of the adjusting plate, one end of the sliding rod extends to the outer side of the lower shell, a bottom plate is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the lower shell, and a transmission mechanism for driving the sliding rod to move is arranged on the lower side of the bottom plate. Connecting mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of the ends, close to each other, of the upper shell and the lower shell, and the upper shell and the lower shell are fixedly connected through the connecting mechanisms. The fermentation tank can be used for fermenting various materials at the same time, and the space in the tank can be adjusted according to the material quantity.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fermentation tank technology, specifically to a dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank. Background Technology

[0002] The single-chamber design limits the flexibility of the fermentation process and makes it difficult to meet diverse fermentation needs. Therefore, some secondary fermenters adopt a dual-chamber design to ferment multiple materials simultaneously.

[0003] Traditional double-chamber secondary fermenters, due to the fixed size of the chambers, make it difficult to make reasonable use of the fermenter space according to the amount of material, which easily leads to wasted space. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the current dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank, this utility model is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank, which solves the problem that in the use of existing dual-chamber secondary fermentation tanks, the fixed size of the chambers makes it difficult to make reasonable use of the fermentation tank space according to the amount of material, which easily leads to space waste.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank includes a lower shell and an upper shell. The lower shell is abutted against the lower side of the upper shell. Material pipes with valves are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower shell. An adjusting plate is slidably installed inside the lower shell, with its upper end extending into the interior of the upper shell. Both sides of the adjusting plate abut against the inner walls of the corresponding lower and upper shells. A sliding rod is fixedly installed on one side of the adjusting plate, with one end extending to the outer side of the lower shell. A bottom plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lower shell, and a transmission mechanism for moving the sliding rod is installed on the lower side of the bottom plate. Connecting mechanisms are installed on both sides of the upper and lower shells at their closest points, and the upper and lower shells are fixedly connected by these connecting mechanisms.

[0008] Preferably, the transmission mechanism includes a gear and a rack. A connecting plate is fixedly installed at the end of the slide rod away from the adjusting plate. A movable rod is arranged parallel to the lower side of the slide rod, and one end of the movable rod is fixedly connected to the connecting plate. The rack is fixedly installed on the upper side of the movable rod. A U-shaped plate is fixedly installed on one side of the lower surface of the base plate. A rotating rod is rotatably installed on the inner side of the U-shaped plate. The gear is fixedly sleeved on the rod wall of the rotating rod. The gear meshes with the rack. A motor is fixedly installed on the front side of the U-shaped plate, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting mechanism includes multiple connecting blocks, which are respectively fixedly disposed on both sides of the corresponding upper and lower shells, and adjacent connecting blocks are connected by bolt thread locking.

[0010] Preferably, the slide bar is movably sleeved with a bellows, and the two ends of the bellows are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the corresponding slide plate and the lower shell, respectively.

[0011] Preferably, vertical plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower surface of the base plate, and a sliding hole is opened at one end of the movable rod. A fixed rod is slidably sleeved inside the sliding hole, and one end of the fixed rod is fixedly connected to the vertical plate.

[0012] Preferably, the inner wall of the lower shell is provided with a sealing groove, and a sealing ring is fixedly provided on the top of the upper shell, the sealing ring being engaged with the sealing groove.

[0013] The technical effects and advantages provided by this utility model in the above technical solution are as follows:

[0014] 1. This utility model uses a motor to drive a gear to rotate, which in turn drives a rack to move. This allows the slide plate to move inside the upper and lower shells, thus adjusting the space inside the upper and lower shells to make reasonable use of the space according to the required amount of material to be fermented.

[0015] 2. In this utility model, by rotating the threaded rod, the threaded rod is separated from the connecting block, which can separate the upper shell from the lower shell, exposing the internal space of the upper and lower shells, making it convenient to clean the inside of the upper and lower shells. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Internal structure diagram;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the connection structure between the fixed rod and the movable rod.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Base plate; 2. Lower shell; 3. Upper shell; 4. Sealing ring; 5. Connecting block; 6. Threaded rod; 7. Material tube; 8. Slide plate; 9. Bellows; 10. Slide rod; 11. Connecting plate; 12. Movable rod; 13. Rack; 14. U-shaped plate; 15. Rotating rod; 16. Gear; 17. Fixed rod; 18. Vertical plate; 19. Motor. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] This utility model discloses a dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] Reference Figure 1-3 A dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank includes a lower shell 2 and an upper shell 3. The lower shell 2 is abutted against the lower side of the upper shell 3. A sealing groove is formed on the inner wall of the lower shell 2. A sealing ring 4 is fixedly installed on the top of the upper shell 3. The sealing ring 4 is engaged with the sealing groove to improve the sealing performance between the lower shell 2 and the upper shell 3. Material pipes 7 with valves are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower shell 2. An adjusting plate is slidably installed inside the lower shell 2. The upper end of the adjusting plate extends into the interior of the upper shell 3. Both sides of the adjusting plate abut against the inner walls of the corresponding lower shell 2 and upper shell 3. A sliding rod 10 is fixedly installed on one side of the adjusting plate. One end of the sliding rod 10 extends to the outside of the lower shell 2. A corrugated pipe 9 is movably sleeved on the rod wall of the sliding rod 10. The two ends of the corrugated pipe 9 are fixedly connected to the corresponding sliding plate 8 and the inner wall of the lower shell 2, respectively, to improve the sealing performance between the sliding rod 10 and the lower shell 2. A bottom plate 1 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lower shell 2.

[0026] Example 2

[0027] Reference Figure 1-3 A transmission mechanism for moving the slide rod 10 is provided on the lower side of the base plate 1. The transmission mechanism includes a gear 16 and a rack 13. A connecting plate 11 is fixedly provided at the end of the slide rod 10 away from the adjusting plate. A movable rod 12 is provided parallel to the lower side of the slide rod 10. One end of the movable rod 12 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 11. The rack 13 is fixedly provided on the upper side of the movable rod 12. A U-shaped plate 14 is fixedly provided on one side of the lower surface of the base plate 1. A rotating rod 15 is rotatably provided on the inner side of the U-shaped plate 14. The gear 16 is fixedly sleeved on the rod wall of the rotating rod 15. The gear 16 is meshed with the rack 13. A motor 19 is fixedly provided on the front side of the U-shaped plate 14. The output end of the motor 19 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod 15.

[0028] Example 3

[0029] Reference Figure 1-3The upper shell 3 and the lower shell 2 are provided with a connecting mechanism on both sides of one end. The upper shell 3 and the lower shell 2 are fixedly connected by the connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism includes multiple connecting blocks 5, which are respectively fixedly set on both sides of the corresponding upper shell 3 and lower shell 2. Two adjacent connecting blocks 5 are locked together by bolts 6.

[0030] Example 4

[0031] Reference Figure 1-3 Vertical plates 18 are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower surface of the base plate 1. A sliding hole is opened at one end of the movable rod 12, and a fixed rod 17 is slidably sleeved inside the sliding hole. One end of the fixed rod 17 is fixedly connected to the vertical plate 18.

[0032] In this invention, during use, the motor 19 drives the gear 16 to rotate, and the gear 16 drives the rack 13 to move, which in turn moves the slide plate 8 inside the upper shell 3 and the lower shell 2. This allows for adjustment of the internal space of the upper shell 3 and the lower shell 2, making it convenient to rationally utilize the internal space of the upper shell 3 and the lower shell 2 according to the required amount of material to be fermented. Rotating the threaded rod 6 separates the threaded rod 6 from the connecting block 5, thus separating the upper shell 3 from the lower shell 2 and exposing the internal space of the upper shell 3 and the lower shell 2, making it convenient to clean the inside of the upper shell 3 and the lower shell 2.

[0033] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank, comprising a lower shell (2) and an upper shell (3), characterized in that, The lower shell (2) is abutted against the lower side of the upper shell (3). Both sides of the lower shell (2) are fixedly provided with material pipes (7) with valves. An adjusting plate is slidably provided inside the lower shell (2). The upper end of the adjusting plate extends into the interior of the upper shell (3). Both sides of the adjusting plate abut against the inner walls of the corresponding lower shell (2) and upper shell (3). A sliding rod (10) is fixedly provided on one side of the adjusting plate. One end of the sliding rod (10) extends to the outside of the lower shell (2). A bottom plate (1) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the lower shell (2). A transmission mechanism for moving the sliding rod (10) is provided on the lower side of the bottom plate (1). A connecting mechanism is provided on both sides of the upper shell (3) and the lower shell (2) at their closest ends. The upper shell (3) and the lower shell (2) are fixedly connected by the connecting mechanism.

2. The dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism includes a gear (16) and a rack (13). A connecting plate (11) is fixedly installed at the end of the slide rod (10) away from the adjusting plate. A movable rod (12) is arranged parallel to the lower side of the slide rod (10). One end of the movable rod (12) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (11). The rack (13) is fixedly installed on the upper side of the movable rod (12). A U-shaped plate (14) is fixedly installed on one side of the lower surface of the base plate (1). A rotating rod (15) is rotatably installed on the inner side of the U-shaped plate (14). The gear (16) is fixedly sleeved on the rod wall of the rotating rod (15). The gear (16) meshes with the rack (13). A motor (19) is fixedly installed on the front side of the U-shaped plate (14). The output end of the motor (19) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod (15).

3. The dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting mechanism includes multiple connecting blocks (5), which are respectively fixedly disposed on both sides of the corresponding upper shell (3) and lower shell (2), and adjacent connecting blocks (5) are threadedly locked together by bolts (6).

4. The dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide bar (10) has a corrugated tube (9) movably sleeved on its wall. The two ends of the corrugated tube (9) are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the corresponding slide plate (8) and the lower shell (2), respectively.

5. The dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, Vertical plates (18) are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower surface of the base plate (1). A sliding hole is provided at one end of the movable rod (12). A fixed rod (17) is movably sleeved inside the sliding hole. One end of the fixed rod (17) is fixedly connected to the vertical plate (18).

6. The dual-chamber secondary fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the lower shell (2) is provided with a sealing groove, and a sealing ring (4) is fixedly provided on the top of the upper shell (3), and the sealing ring (4) is engaged with the sealing groove.