Probiotic liquid fermenter

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of probiotic fermentation, and discloses a probiotic liquid fermenter which comprises a fermentation tank, a bottom frame and a cover body, a floating plate is arranged in the fermentation tank, and a limiting assembly is mounted on the inner side of the fermentation tank; a plurality of arc-shaped channels are arranged between the upper side wall and the lower side wall of the middle of the floating plate, an annular channel is arranged in the floating plate, a plurality of first foam suction holes and second foam suction holes are formed in the outer wall of the floating plate and the outer walls of the arc-shaped channels respectively, and floating foam enters the annular channel from the first foam suction holes and the second foam suction holes. And a plurality of groups of floating foam sucking and collecting assemblies are arranged between the upper side of the floating plate and the cover body and are used for discharging and collecting floating foam in the annular channel from the fermentation tank. Compared with the prior art, the device has the advantages that the floating plate floats on the upper side of probiotic liquid, suction force is generated in the annular channel in the floating plate through the floating foam sucking and collecting group, floating foam generated by fermentation is sucked into the annular channel through the first foam sucking hole and the second foam sucking hole and is collected into the collecting box, and the floating foam can be automatically cleaned.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of probiotic fermentation technology, specifically to a probiotic liquid fermenter. Background Technology

[0002] Some existing probiotics produce a certain amount of foam during fermentation in fermentation tanks. When there is too much foam, it will cover the probiotics and affect the fermentation effect. The current cleaning method usually involves staff manually removing the foam, which increases the cleaning burden on the staff.

[0003] To address the aforementioned problem of foam removal, this application proposes a probiotic liquid fermenter. Utility Model Content

[0004] I. Technical problems to be solved

[0005] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that probiotics produce a certain amount of foam during fermentation in a fermentation tank. Excessive foam can affect the fermentation effect of probiotics. Existing cleaning methods usually require manual removal of the foam by staff, which increases the cleaning burden on staff.

[0006] II. Technical Solution

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is: a probiotic liquid fermenter, including a fermentation tank, a base frame and a cover, wherein the base frame is installed on the lower outer side of the fermentation tank and the cover is installed on the top of the fermentation tank with a threaded seal;

[0008] The fermenter is equipped with a float plate inside, and a limit component is installed on the inside of the fermenter to limit the up and down movement of the float plate.

[0009] Multiple sets of arc-shaped channels are provided between the upper and lower side walls in the middle of the float plate. An annular channel is provided inside the float plate. The annular channel is located outside the arc-shaped channel. Multiple sets of foam suction holes one and two are provided on the outer wall of the float plate and the outer wall of the arc-shaped channel, respectively. Foam enters the interior of the annular channel from the foam suction holes one and two.

[0010] Multiple sets of foam suction and collection components are provided between the upper side of the floating plate and the cover, so that the foam in the annular channel is discharged and collected from the fermenter.

[0011] As an improvement, the foam absorption and collection assembly includes a connecting hose, a pump body, a connecting pipe, a collection box, and a conduit. The connecting hose is installed on the upper side of the float plate and connected to the annular channel. The pump body is fixedly installed on the outside of the cover. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the inlet end of the pump body, and the other end passes through the inside of the cover and is connected to the connecting hose. The conduit connects the outlet end of the pump body to the collection box.

[0012] As an improvement, a limiting block is installed on one side of the collection box. The limiting block has a T-shaped cross-section, and a slot for inserting into the limiting block is installed on the outside of the fermentation tank.

[0013] As an improvement, the limiting component includes a central shaft and a mounting bracket. The central shaft is installed on the upper side of the center of the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket is fixedly installed on the lower part of the inner side of the fermenter. The floating plate is slidably sleeved on the outer side of the central shaft at its center.

[0014] As an improvement, a feed pipe is installed on the top of the cover, and a discharge pipe is installed at the bottom of the fermentation tank. A sealing valve is provided on the feed pipe and the discharge pipe respectively.

[0015] III. Beneficial Effects

[0016] The advantages of this invention compared to the prior art are as follows: the float plate floats on the surface of the probiotic liquid, and the foam collection group generates suction in the annular channel inside the float plate. The foam produced by fermentation is sucked into the annular channel through foam suction hole one and foam suction hole two, and collected into the collection box, so that the foam can be automatically cleaned up, reducing the cleaning burden on the staff. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a probiotic liquid fermenter according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the float plate installation structure of a probiotic liquid fermenter according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the float plate of a probiotic liquid fermenter according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the upper structure of the cover of a probiotic liquid fermenter according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lower structure of the cover of a probiotic liquid fermenter according to this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the collection box of a probiotic liquid fermenter according to this utility model.

[0023] As shown in the figure: 1. Fermentation tank; 2. Base frame; 3. Cover; 4. Feed pipe; 5. Central shaft; 6. Mounting frame; 7. Float plate; 8. Arc-shaped channel; 9. Foam suction hole one; 10. Foam suction hole two; 11. Annular channel; 12. Connecting hose; 13. Pump body; 14. Connecting pipe; 15. Collection box; 16. Guide tube; 17. Limiting block; 18. Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] As attached Figure 1 and attached Figure 5 As shown, a probiotic liquid fermenter includes a fermentation tank 1, a base frame 2, and a cover 3. The base frame 2 is installed on the lower outer side of the fermentation tank 1. The cover 3 is installed on the top of the fermentation tank 1 with a threaded seal, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the cover 3. A feed pipe 4 is installed on the top of the cover 3, and a discharge pipe 19 is installed on the bottom of the fermentation tank 1. Sealing valves are respectively provided on the feed pipe 4 and the discharge pipe 19 to ensure the stability of the internal environment of the fermentation tank 1.

[0026] As attached Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 As shown, the fermenter 1 is equipped with a float plate 7 inside, and a limiting component is installed inside the fermenter 1. The limiting component includes a central shaft 5 and a mounting frame 6. The central shaft 5 is installed on the upper side of the center of the mounting frame 6. The mounting frame 6 is fixedly installed on the lower part of the inner side of the fermenter 1 by multiple sets of bolts. The float plate 7 is slidably sleeved on the outside of the central shaft 5 at the center, limiting the up and down movement of the float plate 7.

[0027] As attached Figure 2 and attached Figure 3 As shown, multiple sets of arc-shaped channels 8 are provided between the upper and lower side walls of the middle part of the float plate 7. An annular channel 11 is provided inside the float plate 7. The annular channel 11 is located outside the arc-shaped channel 8. Multiple sets of foam suction holes 1 9 and foam suction holes 2 10 are provided on the outer wall of the float plate 7 and the outer wall of the arc-shaped channel 8, respectively. Foam enters the interior of the annular channel 11 from the foam suction holes 1 9 and foam suction holes 2 10.

[0028] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 4 and attached Figure 6As shown, multiple sets of foam suction and collection components are provided between the upper side of the float plate 7 and the cover 3. The foam suction and collection components include a connecting hose 12, a pump body 13, a connecting pipe 14, a collection box 15, and a conduit 16. The connecting hose 12 is installed on the upper side of the float plate 7 and is connected to the annular channel 11, so that suction is generated inside the annular channel 11. The pump body 13 is fixedly installed on the outside of the cover 3. One end of the connecting pipe 14 is connected to the inlet end of the pump body 13, and the other end passes through to the inside of the cover 3 and is connected to the connecting hose 12. The conduit 16 connects the outlet end of the pump body 13 to the collection box 15, so that the foam in the annular channel 11 is discharged from the fermenter 1 to the collection box 15 for collection.

[0029] A limiting block 17 is installed on one side of the collection box 15. The limiting block 17 has a T-shaped cross-section. A slot 18 is installed on the outside of the fermentation tank 1 to accommodate the insertion of the limiting block 17, which facilitates the installation and positioning of the collection box 15.

[0030] The specific usage method is as follows:

[0031] After the probiotic liquid is fed into the fermenter 1 through the feed pipe 4, the float 7 rises with the liquid level and its lower side comes into contact with the probiotic liquid. During the fermentation process, foam is generated. The foam enters the space between the inner side of the multiple sets of arc-shaped channels 8 and the outer side of the float 7 and the inner wall of the fermenter 1. The pump body 13 is started, and the pump body 13, connecting pipe 14 and connecting hose 12 generate suction inside the annular channel 11. The foam between the inner side of the arc-shaped channel 8 and the outer side of the float 7 and the inner wall of the fermenter 1 is sucked into the annular channel 11 through the multiple sets of foam suction holes 1-9 and foam suction holes 2-10. The foam is then sent to the collection box 15 for collection through the connecting hose 12, connecting pipe 14 and conduit 16. After the foam in the collection box 15 is full, the conduit 16 is removed from the top of the collection box 15, and the collection box 15 is removed from the outside of the fermenter 1. The inside of the collection box 15 is then cleaned.

[0032] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0034] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A probiotic liquid fermenter, comprising a fermentation tank (1), a base frame (2), and a cover (3), wherein the base frame (2) is installed on the lower outer side of the fermentation tank (1), and the cover (3) is installed on the top of the fermentation tank (1) with a threaded seal, characterized in that: The fermenter (1) is equipped with a float plate (7) inside, and a limit component is installed inside the fermenter (1) to limit the movement of the float plate (7) up and down. Multiple sets of arc-shaped channels (8) are provided between the upper and lower side walls of the middle part of the float plate (7). An annular channel (11) is provided inside the float plate (7). The annular channel (11) is located outside the arc-shaped channel (8). Multiple sets of foam suction holes one (9) and foam suction holes two (10) are provided on the outer wall of the float plate (7) and the outer wall of the arc-shaped channel (8), respectively. Foam enters the interior of the annular channel (11) from the foam suction holes one (9) and the foam suction holes two (10). Multiple sets of foam suction and collection components are provided between the upper side of the float plate (7) and the cover (3) to generate suction inside the annular channel (11) and discharge the foam in the annular channel (11) from the fermenter (1) for collection.

2. The probiotic liquid fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The foam collection assembly includes a connecting hose (12), a pump body (13), a connecting pipe (14), a collection box (15), and a conduit (16). The connecting hose (12) is installed on the upper side of the float plate (7) and connected to the annular channel (11). The pump body (13) is fixedly installed on the outside of the cover (3). One end of the connecting pipe (14) is connected to the inlet end of the pump body (13), and the other end passes through to the inside of the cover (3) and is connected to the connecting hose (12). The conduit (16) connects the outlet end of the pump body (13) to the collection box (15).

3. The probiotic liquid fermenter according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting plug (17) is installed on one side of the collection box (15). The limiting plug (17) has a T-shaped cross-section. A slot (18) is installed on the outside of the fermentation tank (1) to accommodate the insertion of the limiting plug (17).

4. The probiotic liquid fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting assembly includes a central shaft (5) and a mounting bracket (6). The central shaft (5) is installed on the upper side of the center of the mounting bracket (6). The mounting bracket (6) is fixedly installed on the lower part of the inner side of the fermenter (1). The float (7) is slidably sleeved on the outer side of the central shaft (5) at the center.

5. A probiotic liquid fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cover (3) is equipped with a feed pipe (4), and the bottom of the fermentation tank (1) is equipped with a discharge pipe (19). The feed pipe (4) and the discharge pipe (19) are respectively equipped with sealing valves.

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