Ventilation and oxygenation mechanism of horizontal fermentation tank
By introducing a combination of a heating box, a dust removal tank, and an air pump into a horizontal fermenter, the problems of gas dust and temperature control were solved, achieving gas dust removal and heating, and improving the fermentation effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
AI Technical Summary
The existing fermentation tank oxygenation structure suffers from poor fermentation results due to dust affecting the fermentation effect and the inability to control the gas temperature during gas delivery.
A ventilation and oxygenation mechanism for a horizontal fermenter was designed, comprising a heating box, a dust collection bin, and an air pump. The gas temperature is controlled by a filter bin for dust removal, an electric heating tube for heating, and a temperature controller, thereby achieving the circulation of the gas into the fermenter after dust removal and heating.
It achieves continuous dust removal and heating of the gas, improves fermentation effect, ensures gas quality, and optimizes the fermentation process.
Smart Images

Figure CN223963503U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fermentation tank technology, and in particular to a ventilation and oxygenation mechanism for a horizontal fermentation tank. Background Technology
[0002] A fermenter is an industrial device used for microbial fermentation. Its main body is typically a cylindrical structure made of stainless steel, capable of withstanding steam sterilization, offering a degree of operational flexibility, minimizing internal attachments (to avoid dead zones), exhibiting strong material and energy transfer performance, and allowing for adjustments to facilitate cleaning, reduce contamination, and making it suitable for the production of various products while minimizing energy consumption.
[0003] Because ventilation and oxygenation are required during fermentation, gas needs to be circulated and transported inside the fermenter. However, existing oxygenation structures suffer from dust in the gas, which affects the fermentation effect. Furthermore, the temperature of the transported gas cannot be controlled, which also has a certain impact. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a horizontal fermenter ventilation and oxygenation mechanism to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a ventilation and oxygenation mechanism for a horizontal fermenter, which is achieved through the following technical solution.
[0005] A ventilation and oxygenation mechanism for a horizontal fermenter includes a tank body. An exhaust pipe and an intake pipe are respectively connected to both ends of the tank body. A heating box, a dust collector, and an air pump are fixedly connected to the tank body. An electric heating element and a temperature sensor are fixedly connected inside the heating box. A lid is fitted over the top of the dust collector, and a filter screen is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lid. A second fixed pipe is connected through the top of the lid. A motor housing is fixedly connected to the bottom of the dust collector. A rotating seat is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor housing. A brush fixed on the rotating seat rotates on the outer surface of the filter screen. A third fixed pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump.
[0006] Furthermore, one end of the air intake pipe is fixedly connected to the exhaust end of the heating box.
[0007] Furthermore, the air inlet of the heating box is connected to a first fixed pipe, and the first fixed pipe and the second fixed pipe are connected by a flexible hose.
[0008] Furthermore, a temperature controller is fixed to the outer surface of the heating box, and the electric heating tube and temperature sensor are both electrically connected to the temperature controller.
[0009] Furthermore, a drain pipe is connected through the outer surface of the dust collection bin, and a sealing cap is fixedly connected to one end of the drain pipe.
[0010] Furthermore, the output end of the third fixed tube is connected through to the dust collection bin.
[0011] Furthermore, the outer surface of the tank is provided with a feed pipe and a discharge pipe, and valves are provided on the outer surface of both the feed pipe and the discharge pipe.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are that, during operation, the gas pump is turned on to deliver gas into the dust removal bin through the third fixed pipe. The internal fixed filter can remove dust from the gas. The dust-removed gas is then delivered through a flexible hose connected to the second fixed pipe. The flexible hose enters the heating chamber through the first fixed pipe. The electric heating tube inside the heating chamber heats the gas. The heated gas is then input into the tank through the connected air inlet pipe. The gas inside the tank is then output through the exhaust pipe, thus continuously circulating and delivering gas into the tank, and removing and heating the gas, thereby improving the fermentation effect. Attached Figure Description
[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0014] Figure 1 : A schematic diagram of the ventilation and oxygenation mechanism for a horizontal fermenter according to this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 : Internal schematic diagram of the heating box of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 : Internal schematic diagram of the dust collector of this utility model.
[0017] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0018] 1. Tank body; 11. Feed pipe; 12. Discharge pipe; 13. Exhaust pipe; 14. Air intake pipe;
[0019] 2. Heating chamber; 21. Electric heating element; 22. Temperature sensor; 23. Temperature controller; 24. First fixing tube;
[0020] 3. Dust collection bin; 31. Bin lid; 32. Second fixing pipe; 33. Filter screen bin; 34. Sewage discharge pipe;
[0021] 4. Air pump; 41. Third fixed pipe;
[0022] 5. Hose;
[0023] 6. Motor housing; 61. Rotary base; 62. Brush. 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. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the present invention has the following specific embodiments.
[0026] Example:
[0027] A ventilation and oxygenation mechanism for a horizontal fermenter includes a tank body 1. An exhaust pipe 13 and an air inlet pipe 14 are respectively connected to both ends of the tank body 1. A heating box 2, a dust collection bin 3, and an air pump 4 are fixedly connected to the tank body 1. An electric heating tube 21 and a temperature sensor 22 are fixedly connected inside the heating box 2. A lid 31 is closed on the top of the dust collection bin 3. A filter screen bin 33 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lid 31. A second fixing pipe 32 is connected through the top of the lid 31. A motor box 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom inside the dust collection bin 3. A rotating seat 61 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor box 6. A brush 62 fixed on the rotating seat 61 rotates on the outer surface of the filter screen bin 33. A third fixing pipe 41 is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump 4.
[0028] Specifically, one end of the air intake pipe 14 is fixedly connected to the exhaust end of the heating box 2, and the heating box 2 can input gas into the tank 1 through the air intake pipe 14.
[0029] Specifically, the air inlet of the heating box 2 is connected to a first fixed pipe 24, and the first fixed pipe 24 and the second fixed pipe 32 are connected by a flexible hose 5. The flexible hose 5 enables the heating box 2 and the dust collection bucket 3 to be connected and can be disassembled.
[0030] Specifically, the temperature controller 23 is fixed on the outer surface of the heating box 2. The electric heating tube 21 and the temperature sensor 22 are all electrically connected to the temperature controller 23. The temperature controller 23 can control the operation of the electric heating tube 21 and the temperature sensor 22. The temperature sensor 22 can detect the temperature inside the heating box 2, thereby controlling the temperature of the gas heating.
[0031] Specifically, a drain pipe 34 is connected through the outer surface of the dust collection bin 3. One end of the drain pipe 34 is fixedly connected to a sealing cap, and the drain pipe 34 can discharge the filtered dirt inside the dust collection bin 3.
[0032] Specifically, the output end of the third fixed pipe 41 is connected through the dust collector 3, enabling the air pump 4 to input gas into the dust collector 3 through the third fixed pipe 41.
[0033] Specifically, the outer surface of the tank 1 is provided with a feed pipe 11 and a discharge pipe 12. Valves are provided on the outer surfaces of both the feed pipe 11 and the discharge pipe 12. The feed pipe 11 can transport fermentation raw materials into the tank 1, and the discharge pipe 12 can output the fermented material.
[0034] The working principle of this utility model:
[0035] When using the device, fermentation raw materials are first fed into the tank 1 through the feed pipe 11. After fermentation, the raw materials are discharged through the discharge pipe 12. During fermentation, the air pump 4 is turned on to deliver gas into the dust removal barrel 3 through the third fixed pipe 41. The filter barrel 33 fixed inside can remove dust from the gas. The gas after dust removal is delivered through the hose 5 connected to the second fixed pipe 32. The hose 5 enters the heating box 2 through the first fixed pipe 24. The electric heating tube 21 inside the heating box 2 can heat the gas. The heated gas is input into the tank 1 through the connected air inlet pipe 14. The gas inside the tank 1 is then discharged through the exhaust pipe 13, thus continuously circulating gas into the tank 1 and removing dust and heating the gas, thereby improving the fermentation effect. Then, the motor box 6 can drive the rotating seat 61 to rotate. The rotating seat 61 can drive the brush 62 to rotate against the outer surface of the filter barrel 33, which can automatically clean the filter barrel 33 and prevent clogging.
[0036] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to any specific implementation. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. A horizontal fermentation tank ventilation oxygenation mechanism, comprising a tank body (1), characterized in that: The both ends of the tank body (1) are respectively connected with exhaust pipe (13) and intake pipe (14), the tank body (1) is fixedly connected with heating box (2), dust removal bucket (3) and air pump (4), the inside of heating box (2) is fixedly connected with electric heating pipe (21) and temperature sensor (22), the top of dust removal bucket (3) is covered with bucket cover (31), the bottom of bucket cover (31) is fixedly connected with filter screen bucket (33), the top of bucket cover (31) is connected with second fixed pipe (32), the bottom end of dust removal bucket (3) is fixedly connected with motor box (6), the output shaft of motor box (6) is fixedly connected with rotating seat (61), the rotating seat (61) is fixedly connected with brush (62), and the brush (62) rotates on the outer surface of filter screen bucket (33), and the output end of air pump (4) is fixedly connected with third fixed pipe (41).
2. The horizontal fermentation tank ventilation oxygenation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The one end of intake pipe (14) is fixedly connected with the exhaust end of heating box (2).
3. The horizontal fermentation tank ventilation oxygenation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intake end of heating box (2) is connected with first fixed pipe (24), and the first fixed pipe (24) and second fixed pipe (32) are communicated through the soft tube (5) arranged therebetween.
4. The horizontal fermentation tank ventilation oxygenation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of heating box (2) is fixedly connected with temperature controller (23), and the electric heating pipe (21) and temperature sensor (22) are electrically connected with temperature controller (23).
5. The horizontal fermentation tank ventilation oxygenation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of dust removal bucket (3) is connected with blowdown pipe (34), and one end of blowdown pipe (34) is fixedly connected with sealing cover.
6. The horizontal fermentation tank ventilation oxygenation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of third fixed pipe (41) is connected with dust removal bucket (3).
7. The horizontal fermentation tank ventilation oxygenation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of tank body (1) is provided with feed pipe (11) and discharge pipe (12), and the outer surface of feed pipe (11) and discharge pipe (12) is provided with valve.