Fermentation tank temperature control mechanism based on meat paste fermentation
By introducing a temperature sensor and PLC controller into the fermenter, combined with the design of the stirring rod and fan blades, precise temperature control of the fermenter was achieved, solving the problem of poor cooling effect caused by the rise in the temperature of the cold water in the storage tank, and improving the stability and efficiency of the fermentation process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
In existing fermenters, the temperature control effect is poor due to the rise in the temperature of the cold water in the storage tank.
Using a temperature sensor and PLC controller in conjunction with a heating rod and water pump, the efficiency of cooling water contact with air is improved by using a stirring rod and fan blades, and the cooling water is circulated by a spiral cooling pipe to achieve precise temperature control.
This improves the precision of temperature control and cooling effect inside the fermenter, ensuring the stability and efficiency of the fermentation process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fermentation tank technology, and in particular to a temperature control mechanism for a fermentation tank used for meat paste fermentation. Background Technology
[0002] Fermentation mainly refers to the process of preparing microbial cells or their direct and secondary metabolites by means of the life activities of microorganisms under aerobic or anaerobic conditions. To ensure that no other microorganisms are mixed in during the fermentation process, fermentation is generally carried out in a fermenter.
[0003] In the prior art, such as Chinese Patent No. CN220201933U, a temperature-controlled fermenter is disclosed, including a fermenter body. A fixing mechanism is fixedly installed on the top of one side of the fermenter body, and a pressure relief mechanism is provided inside the fixing mechanism. A temperature regulating mechanism is provided on the top of the fermenter body, and the temperature regulating mechanism includes a cover plate with slots on both sides of the top of the cover plate. A heating rod is inserted into the center of the top of the cover plate. This temperature-controlled fermenter, by setting the temperature regulating mechanism, controls the heating rod to heat the inside of the tank. When the temperature inside the tank is too high, the heating rod stops heating the inside of the tank, and a water pump is started to introduce cold water from the water storage tank into a spiral cooling pipe through a conduit. The cold water flows inside the spiral cooling pipe, absorbing the heat inside the tank, so that the inside of the tank is cooled down quickly. The heat-absorbing liquid is discharged into the water storage tank through the spiral cooling pipe for recycling.
[0004] In the above technical solution, the temperature inside the fermenter is regulated by a water pump and a spiral cooling pipe to achieve cooling. However, the water pump continuously introduces cold water from the water storage tank into the spiral cooling pipe to absorb heat. After circulating for a period of time, the temperature of the cold water inside the water storage tank will rise, resulting in poor cooling effect and affecting the temperature control effect.
[0005] Based on this, a temperature control mechanism for a fermentation tank used for meat paste fermentation is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a temperature control mechanism for a fermentation tank used for meat paste fermentation, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0007] The technical solution of this utility model is: a temperature control mechanism for a fermentation tank used for meat fermentation, including a tank body, wherein a temperature sensor and a PLC controller are fixedly installed on the surface of the tank body, and further comprising;
[0008] Storage box, which is fixedly installed on the surface of the tank body;
[0009] The storage box has a groove on its lower surface and a rotating hole in its inner bottom wall. A fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating hole, and a rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed shaft. Multiple stirring rods are fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating rod, multiple fan blades are fixedly installed at the top of the rotating rod, and an impeller is fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating rod.
[0010] In some embodiments, the inner bottom wall of the storage tank is fixedly connected to a water suction pipe, and the impeller is disposed inside the water suction pipe.
[0011] In some embodiments, a water pump is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the groove, the input end of the water pump is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the suction pipe, and the output end of the water pump is fixedly connected to the input pipe.
[0012] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the tank is provided with a cavity, and a spiral cooling pipe is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cavity. The input end of the spiral cooling pipe is fixedly connected to an input pipe, and the output end of the spiral cooling pipe is fixedly connected to an output pipe. The bottom end of the output pipe extends into the inner cavity of the storage tank.
[0013] In some embodiments, a sealing cap is provided on the upper surface of the tank, and a heating rod is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the sealing cap, with the bottom end of the heating rod extending into the inner cavity of the tank.
[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the significant advantages of this invention are:
[0015] Firstly, in this invention, when the water pump draws water for cooling, the water flow impacts the impeller, causing the impeller to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating rod to rotate. The rotation of the rotating rod drives the stirring rod and multiple fan blades to rotate. The stirring rod agitates the cooling water inside the storage tank, increasing the contact efficiency with air and improving the cooling effect. The fan blades further enhance the cooling effect.
[0016] Secondly, this utility model, through the cooperation of a temperature sensor and a PLC controller, can heat the tank when the internal temperature is insufficient, and when the internal temperature is too high, the PLC controller transmits a signal to the water pump, the water pump starts, and the cooling water inside the storage tank is introduced into the spiral cooling pipe through the output pipe, and finally flows back into the storage tank through the output pipe, thus achieving the effect of temperature regulation inside the tank. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram provided in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall cross-sectional structure provided in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary cooling component structure provided in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0022] 1. Tank body; 2. Temperature sensor; 3. PLC controller; 4. Heating rod; 5. Storage tank; 6. Cavity; 7. Spiral cooling pipe; 8. Input pipe; 9. Output pipe; 10. Groove; 11. Water pump; 12. Suction pipe; 13. Fixed shaft; 14. Rotating rod; 15. Impeller; 16. Stirring rod; 17. Fan blade. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The present invention will now be described in detail, and the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0024] This utility model provides an improved temperature control mechanism for a fermentation tank used for minced meat fermentation. The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:
[0025] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a temperature control mechanism for a fermentation tank used for minced meat fermentation includes a tank body 1. A temperature sensor 2 and a PLC controller 3 are fixedly installed on the surface of the tank body 1. The temperature sensor 2 is a device that can sense the temperature of the object being measured and convert it into a measurable and transmittable signal. The PLC controller 3 is a general-purpose automatic control device based on a microprocessor, integrating computer technology, automatic control technology, and communication technology, and is designed specifically for use in industrial environments. Both of these are existing technologies. The mechanism also includes:
[0026] Storage box 5 is fixedly installed on the surface of tank 1;
[0027] The storage tank 5 has a groove 10 on its lower surface and a rotating hole in its inner bottom wall. A fixed shaft 13 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating hole, and a rotating rod 14 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed shaft 13. The rotating rod 14 can be fixed by the fixed shaft 13. Multiple stirring rods 16 are fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating rod 14. The stirring rods 16 can improve the flow of cooling water inside the storage tank 5, thereby increasing the contact area with air and improving the cooling effect. Multiple fan blades 17 are fixedly installed at the top of the rotating rod 14. The rotation of the fan blades 17 can blow air into the cooling water inside the storage tank 5, thereby further improving the cooling effect. An impeller 15 is fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating rod 14. The impeller 15 is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.
[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the inner bottom wall of the storage box 5 is fixedly connected to a water suction pipe 12, and the impeller 15 is disposed inside the water suction pipe 12. The water suction pipe 12 is configured in a Z-shape to enable the installation of the rotating rod 14.
[0029] A water pump 11 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the groove 10. The input end of the water pump 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the suction pipe 12, and the output end of the water pump 11 is fixedly connected to the input pipe 8.
[0030] The inner wall of the tank 1 has a cavity 6. A spiral cooling pipe 7 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cavity 6. The spiral cooling pipe 7 is located inside the cavity 6 and fits against the inner wall of the cavity 6, which can fix the spiral cooling pipe 7. The input end of the spiral cooling pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the input pipe 8, and the output end of the spiral cooling pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the output pipe 9. The bottom end of the output pipe 9 extends into the inner cavity of the storage box 5.
[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, a sealing cover is provided on the upper surface of the tank body 1, and a heating rod 4 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the sealing cover. The heating rod 4 is a prior art technology, mainly based on the principle of electrothermal heating. It generates heat by passing current through a resistance wire, thereby heating the medium. The bottom end of the heating rod 4 extends into the inner cavity of the tank body 1.
[0032] The specific working method is as follows: When in use, with the cooperation of temperature sensor 2 and PLC controller 3, when the internal temperature of tank 1 is insufficient, heating rod 4 can be used to heat it. When the internal temperature of tank 1 is too high, PLC controller 3 transmits a signal to water pump 11, water pump 11 starts, and introduces the cooling water inside storage tank 5 into spiral cooling pipe 7 through output pipe 9. Finally, it flows back to storage tank 5 through output pipe 9, thereby achieving the effect of temperature regulation inside tank 1.
[0033] When the water pump 11 draws water for cooling, the water flow impacts the impeller 15 as the water pipe 12 draws water, causing the impeller 15 to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating rod 14 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating rod 14 drives the stirring rod 16 and multiple fan blades 17 to rotate. The stirring rod 16 can agitate the cooling water inside the storage tank 5 to improve the contact efficiency with air, thereby improving the cooling effect. The fan blades 17, in conjunction with the pump 11, can further improve the cooling effect.
[0034] The technical means disclosed in this utility model are not limited to those described above, but also include technical solutions composed of equivalent substitutions of the above technical features. Matters not covered in this utility model are common knowledge to those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A fermentation tank temperature control mechanism for meat paste fermentation, comprising a tank body (1), the surface of the tank body (1) is respectively fixedly installed with a temperature sensor (2) and a PLC controller (3), characterized in that: Also include; The storage box (5) is fixedly installed on the surface of the tank body (1); The lower surface of the storage box (5) is provided with a groove (10), the inner bottom wall of the storage box (5) is provided with a rotating hole, the inner wall of the rotating hole is fixedly connected with a fixed shaft (13), the inner wall of the fixed shaft (13) is rotatably connected with a rotating rod (14), the surface of the rotating rod (14) is fixedly installed with a plurality of stirring rods (16), the top end of the rotating rod (14) is fixedly installed with a plurality of fan blades (17), and the surface of the rotating rod (14) is fixedly installed with an impeller (15).
2. The temperature control mechanism for a fermentation tank for fermented meat emulsion according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom wall of the storage box (5) is fixedly connected with a water suction pipe (12), and the impeller (15) is arranged in the water suction pipe (12).
3. The temperature control mechanism for a fermentation tank for fermented meat emulsion according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the groove (10) is fixedly installed with a water pump (11), the input end of the water pump (11) is fixedly communicated with the bottom end of the water suction pipe (12), and the output end of the water pump (11) is fixedly communicated with an input pipe (8).
4. The temperature control mechanism for a fermentation tank for fermented meat paste according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the tank body (1) is provided with a cavity (6), the inner wall of the cavity (6) is fixedly installed with a spiral cooling pipe (7), the input end of the spiral cooling pipe (7) is fixedly communicated with the input pipe (8), the output end of the spiral cooling pipe (7) is fixedly communicated with an output pipe (9), and the bottom end of the output pipe (9) extends to the inner cavity of the storage box (5).
5. The temperature control mechanism for a fermentation tank for fermented meat emulsion according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the tank body (1) is provided with a sealing cover, the upper surface of the sealing cover is fixedly installed with a heating rod (4), and the bottom end of the heating rod (4) extends to the inner cavity of the tank body (1).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Fermentation tank with temperature control function
CN220201933U