Modularized multi-capacity fermentation tank equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to modularized multi-capacity fermentation tank equipment which comprises a main control module, a base module and a fermentation tank module, the main control module and the base module are detachably connected; the base modules and the fermentation tank modules are detachably connected, and one base module can be connected with at least one fermentation tank module in a matched mode. The equipment has the advantages of high flexibility, high production efficiency, remarkable cost effectiveness and the like, and effectively solves the problems of cost increase and low efficiency caused by the fact that the conventional equipment cannot be flexibly adapted to fermentation tanks with various capacities.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of intelligent small fermenters, specifically relating to a modular multi-capacity fermenter device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in laboratory research and industrial applications in fields such as synthetic biology, biopharmaceuticals, and new materials, fermentation tank equipment generally suffers from the problem of limited capacity. Specifically, a single piece of equipment can only accommodate fermentation tanks of a fixed capacity. When experimental or production needs change, users have to purchase entirely new equipment to meet different capacity requirements. This not only leads to inconvenience but also significantly increases users' equipment purchase costs. From the manufacturer's perspective, the redundant investment in and production of complete sets of equipment to meet different capacity requirements results in inefficient use of production resources and hinders the improvement of production efficiency.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, the industry urgently needs to develop a modular and scalable fermentation equipment system that allows for flexible combinations of core control units and fermentation tanks of varying capacities. This would enable users to configure and expand the equipment according to their specific needs. This would not only effectively reduce users' subsequent expansion costs and improve equipment utilization, but also help manufacturers optimize production processes and enhance product standardization, thereby better meeting the diversified demands of the market. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a modular multi-capacity fermenter device, comprising a main control module 1, a base module 2, and a fermenter module 3, wherein:

[0005] The main control module 1 includes a power supply component, a transmission component, a main control processor component, a main control heat dissipation component, a main control piping component, a main control mounting bracket, and a main control housing;

[0006] The base module 2 includes a groove structure, a weighing component, a temperature control component, a magnetic stirring component, a base heat dissipation component, a base piping component, a base fixing bracket, and a base shell;

[0007] Fermentation tank module 3 includes a fermentation tank body and a fermentation tank cover; a pipe leading to the bottom of the tank is fixed on the tank cover, and at least three pipe interfaces are also provided. pH and DO electrodes, a condenser, a temperature sensor probe and a drive motor are fixed on the tank cover. The drive motor is equipped with a rotating shaft and blades on the rotating shaft; the fermentation tank body is placed in the groove structure of the base module 2 to realize the connection between the fermentation tank module 3 and the base module 2.

[0008] The main control module 1 and the base module 2 are detachably connected; the base module 2 and the fermenter module 3 are detachably connected, meaning that one base module 2 can be matched and connected with at least one fermenter module 3.

[0009] Further, the power supply assembly of the main control module 1 comprises a driving power supply and a power supply, the transmission assembly comprises a peristaltic pump and a driver, the main control processor assembly comprises a main control signal connector and a main control board, the main control heat dissipation assembly mainly has a heat dissipation fan as a working element, and the main control pipeline assembly comprises a gas flow meter, a main control gas pipe, a main control water pipe, a main control gas pipe connector, a main control water pipe connector, a main control gas pipe electromagnetic valve and a main control water pipe electromagnetic valve; the weighing assembly of the base module 2 comprises a weighing sensor and a weighing support, the temperature control assembly comprises a temperature sensor switch and a heating and refrigeration element, the magnetic stirring assembly comprises a magnetic stirring element and a magnetic stirring fixed seat, and the base heat dissipation assembly mainly has a base fan as a working element; the base pipeline assembly comprises a base gas pipe, a base water pipe, a base gas pipe connector, a base water pipe connector, a base gas pipe electromagnetic valve, a base water pipe electromagnetic valve and a base signal connector.

[0010] Preferably, the main control module 1 and the base module 2 are detachably connected, specifically one of screw connection, hook connection, lock connection, assembly type connection, bracket type connection and embedded connection.

[0011] Further, the assembly type connection specifically comprises that a base connection groove is arranged on one side of the base module 2, and a male connector for connection is arranged in the groove; a main control connection groove which engages with the base connection groove is arranged on one side of the main control module 1, and a female connector for connection is arranged in the groove; and buckle locking devices are further arranged on the two connection grooves.

[0012] Further, the bracket type connection specifically comprises that a base sliding rail is arranged on the bottom surface of the base module 2, and a protruding sliding groove is arranged on the outer side of the main control module 1, the sliding groove and the sliding rail are matched with each other to realize detachable connection of the main control module 1 and the base module 2; and when the base module 2 is pushed into the sliding rail deep in the main control module 1, a locking device embedded in the sliding groove or the sliding rail can be triggered.

[0013] Further, the embedded connection specifically comprises that a boss is arranged on one side of the base module 2, and a base connection groove is detachably connected to the boss, and a male connector for connection is arranged in the groove; a recess which matches with the boss is arranged on one side of the main control module 1, and a main control connection groove which engages with the base connection groove is detachably connected to the recess, and a female connector for connection is arranged in the groove; and buckle locking devices are further arranged on the two connection grooves.

[0014] Further, the main control module 1 and the base module 2 are connected through the male connector and the female connector; the main control signal connector, the main control gas pipe connector and the main control water pipe connector are integrated in one of the male and female connectors; and the base signal connector, the base gas pipe connector and the base water pipe connector are integrated in the other one of the male and female connectors, so as to realize water and gas pipeline and signal intercommunication control between the two modules.

[0015] Further, the base module 2 comprises at least one recess structure connected with the fermentation tank module 3, the shape and size of the recess structure are adapted to the shape and size of the fermentation tank body.

[0016] Preferably, the overall external shape of the master control module 1 and the base module 2 is a quadrangular structure.

[0017] Preferably, the connection position between the master control module 1 and the base module 2 is arranged at the front of the master control module 1, the left side of the master control module 1 or the right side of the master control module 1.

[0018] Further, the material of the fermentation tank body can be selected as glass or plastic.

[0019] Preferably, the base module 2 can be used as a separate device to realize the functions of weighing, heating and refrigeration.

[0020] Further, the shape of the recess structure can be selected as circular, quadrangular or polygonal.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the utility model at least include:

[0022] The utility model has the advantages of high flexibility, the equipment can quickly replace fermentation tanks with different capacities according to requirements, and can also simultaneously adapt to multiple fermentation tanks with the same or different capacities;

[0023] The utility model reduces the adjustment period of equipment research and development production through modular combination, the equipment can be adapted and used together, or can be used alone according to requirements, and provides different convenient choices for users with different requirements;

[0024] The utility model has high production efficiency, flexible configuration and expansion reduce investment and maintenance cost, and cost benefit is remarkable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 : overall schematic view of equipment

[0026] Figure 2 : schematic view of base module used alone

[0027] Figure 3 : schematic view of master control module and base module assembled connection

[0028] Figure 4 : schematic view of master control module and base module bracket type connection

[0029] Figure 5 : schematic view of master control module and base module embedded connection

[0030] Figure 6 : schematic view of male connector and female connector

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Main control module, 2. Base module, 3. Fermentation tank module, 4. Groove structure, 5. Male connector, 6. Female connector Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solution of this utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are only a part, not all, of the protection scope of this utility model. Connection relationships not explicitly described in this utility model specification can be made using conventional methods.

[0033] This utility model discloses a modular multi-capacity fermenter device, comprising a main control module, a base module, and a fermenter module. Wherein:

[0034] The main control module 1 includes a power supply component, a transmission component, a main control processor component, a main control heat dissipation component, a main control piping component, a main control mounting bracket, and a main control housing;

[0035] The base module 2 includes a groove structure, a weighing component, a temperature control component, a magnetic stirring component, a base heat dissipation component, a base piping component, a base fixing bracket, and a base shell;

[0036] Fermentation tank module 3 includes a fermentation tank body and a fermentation tank cover; a pipe leading to the bottom of the tank is fixed on the tank cover, and at least three pipe interfaces are also provided. pH and DO electrodes, a condenser, a temperature sensor probe and a drive motor are fixed on the tank cover. The drive motor is equipped with a rotating shaft and blades on the rotating shaft; the fermentation tank body is placed in the groove structure of the base module 2 to realize the connection between the fermentation tank module 3 and the base module 2.

[0037] The main control module 1 and the base module 2 are detachably connected; the base module 2 and the fermenter module 3 are also detachably connected, meaning that one base module 2 can be matched and connected to at least one fermenter module 3. For example... Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic of the main control module, base module, and fermenter module of this utility model combined together. Example 1

[0038] One embodiment of this utility model is the standalone use of the base module, such as... Figure 2 As shown. The base module, when used alone, can perform weighing, heating, and cooling functions, and is very simple and convenient to operate, carry, and store. Example 2

[0039] In the second embodiment of this utility model, the main control module and the base module adopt a modular connection in a detachable connection, such as... Figure 3As shown in the figure. The base connecting groove is arranged on one side of the base module, and the male connector for connection is arranged in the groove; the master control connecting groove is arranged on one side of the master control module and engages with the base connecting groove, and the female connector for connection is arranged in the groove; the buckle locking device is further arranged on the two connecting grooves. Embodiment 3

[0040] In the third embodiment of the utility model, the master control module and the base module adopt bracket type connection in detachable connection, as shown in the figure. Figure 4 The bracket type connection is specifically that base sliding rails are arranged on the bottom surface of the base module along two edges of the bottom surface of the base module, and a protruding sliding groove is arranged on the outer side of the master control module, the sliding groove and the sliding rail are matched with each other, and the detachable connection of the master control module and the base module can be realized; when the base module is pushed to the depth of the sliding rail of the master control module, the locking device embedded in the sliding groove or the sliding rail can be triggered. Embodiment 4

[0041] In the fourth embodiment of the utility model, the master control module and the base module adopt embedded type connection in driving detachable connection, as shown in the figure. Figure 5 The embedded type connection is specifically that a boss is arranged on one side of the base module, and the base connecting groove is detachably connected to the boss; the female connector for connection is arranged in the groove; the recess matched with the boss is arranged on one side of the master control module, and the master control connecting groove engaged with the base connecting groove is detachably connected in the recess; the female connector for connection is arranged in the groove; the buckle locking device is further arranged on the two connecting grooves.

[0042] The above-mentioned is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the patent range of the utility model, and any equivalent structural transformation made under the concept of the utility model, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection range of the utility model.

Claims

1. A modular multi-capacity fermenter apparatus, characterized by, It comprises a master control module (1), a base module (2) and a fermentation tank module (3); wherein: The master control module (1) comprises a power supply assembly, a transmission assembly, a master control processor assembly, a master control heat dissipation assembly, a master control pipeline assembly, a master control fixing support and a master control shell; The base module (2) comprises a groove structure, a weighing assembly, a temperature control assembly, a magnetic stirring assembly, a base heat dissipation assembly, a base pipeline assembly, a base fixing support and a base shell; The fermentation tank module (3) comprises a fermentation tank body and a fermentation tank cover; the cover is fixed with a pipeline passing through the bottom of the tank, and is further provided with at least three pipeline interfaces; the cover is fixed with pH and DO electrodes, a condenser, a temperature sensor probe and a driving motor; the driving motor is provided with a rotating shaft and a paddle on the rotating shaft; the fermentation tank body is placed in the groove structure of the base module (2) to realize the connection between the fermentation tank module (3) and the base module (2); The master control module (1) and the base module (2) are detachably connected; the base module (2) and the fermentation tank module (3) are detachably connected, that is, one base module (2) can be connected with at least one fermentation tank module (3).

2. The modular multi-capacity fermentation tank device according to claim 1, wherein the power supply assembly of the master control module (1) comprises a driving power supply and a power supply, the transmission assembly comprises a peristaltic pump and a driver, the master control processor assembly comprises a master control signal connector and a master control board, the main working element of the master control heat dissipation assembly is a heat dissipation fan, and the master control pipeline assembly comprises a gas flow meter, a master control gas pipe, a master control water pipe, a master control gas pipe connector, a master control water pipe connector, a master control gas pipe electromagnetic valve and a master control water pipe electromagnetic valve; the weighing assembly of the base module (2) comprises a weighing sensor and a weighing support, the temperature control assembly comprises a temperature sensor switch and a heating and refrigeration element, the magnetic stirring assembly comprises a magnetic stirring element and a magnetic stirring fixing seat, the main working element of the base heat dissipation assembly is a base fan, and the base pipeline assembly comprises a base gas pipe, a base water pipe, a base gas pipe connector, a base water pipe connector, a base gas pipe electromagnetic valve, a base water pipe electromagnetic valve and a base signal connector. The master control module (1) and the base module (2) are detachably connected, specifically one of screw connection, hook connection, lock connection, assembly type connection, bracket type connection and embedded type connection.

3. The modular multi-capacity fermenter apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The base module (2) comprises at least one groove structure connected with the fermentation tank module (3), and the shape and size of the groove structure are adapted to the shape and size of the fermentation tank body.

4. The modular multi-capacity fermenter apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The master control module (1) and the base module (2) are connected through a male connector and a female connector; wherein the master control signal connector, the master control gas pipe connector and the master control water pipe connector are integrated in one of the male and female connectors; the base signal connector, the base gas pipe connector and the base water pipe connector are integrated in the other one of the male and female connectors, so as to realize the water and gas pipeline and signal intercommunication control between the two modules.

5. The modular multi-capacity fermenter apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The base module (2) can be used as a separate device to realize the functions of weighing, heating and refrigeration.

6. The modular multi-capacity fermenter apparatus of claim 2, wherein, ​ 7. The modular multi-capacity fermenter apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The assembling type connection is that a base connecting groove is arranged on one side of the base module (2), and a male connector is arranged in the groove; a main control connecting groove is arranged on one side of the main control module (1) and is engaged with the base connecting groove, and a female connector is arranged in the groove; and buckle locking devices are further arranged on the two connecting grooves.

8. The modular multi-capacity fermenter apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The bracket type connection is that a base sliding rail is arranged on the bottom surface of the base module (2), and a protruding sliding groove is arranged on the outer side of the main control module (1), the sliding groove and the sliding rail are matched with each other, and the detachable connection of the main control module (1) and the base module (2) is realized; when the base module (2) is pushed into the sliding rail of the main control module (1), a locking device embedded in the sliding groove or the sliding rail can be triggered.

9. The modular multi-capacity fermenter apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The embedded type connection is that a boss is arranged on one side of the base module (2), and a base connecting groove is detachably connected to the boss, and a male connector is arranged in the groove; a recess is arranged on one side of the main control module (1) and is matched with the boss, and a main control connecting groove engaged with the base connecting groove is detachably connected in the recess, and a female connector is arranged in the groove; and buckle locking devices are further arranged on the two connecting grooves.

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