Plant extract fermentation device

Abstract

The utility model provides a plant extract fermentation device which comprises a fermentation tank, a feed pipe and a discharge pipe are respectively mounted at the top and the bottom of the fermentation tank in a penetrating manner, a first valve is mounted on the discharge pipe, a mounting seat is mounted at the center of the top of the fermentation tank in a penetrating manner, and a second valve is mounted on the mounting seat. A stirring mechanism rotationally connected with the mounting seat is mounted on the mounting seat in a penetrating manner. Through the arrangement of the air supply mechanism, the channel and the steam spraying assembly, when the device is used, the device can be connected with external steam generation equipment through the air supply mechanism, and high-temperature steam is sprayed into the fermentation tank through the channel and the steam spraying assembly, so that the interior of the fermentation tank is cleaned, and meanwhile, the high-temperature steam can also play a role in sterilization; in the cleaning process, the motor can drive the stirring mechanism to rotate through the connecting mechanism, so that the multiple steam spraying assemblies mounted on the stirring mechanism are driven to rotate, and the situation that the inner wall of the fermentation tank cannot be cleaned is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fermentation equipment technology, and more specifically, to a plant extract fermentation device. Background Technology

[0002] Plant extracts are products made from plants as raw materials. They are obtained and concentrated through a physicochemical extraction and separation process according to the needs of the final product, without changing the structure of the active ingredients.

[0003] A search revealed Chinese patent utility model number 202321667269.6, which discloses a plant extract fermentation device. The device includes a fermentation tank with an inlet pipe at the top. A support ring is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fermentation tank, and mounting boxes are sequentially arranged on the inner wall of the support ring. A rotating rod is threaded through the inner wall of the mounting boxes, and a stirring blade is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod. A driven gear is mounted around the outer wall of the rotating rod. This invention, by installing a stirring blade and a drive motor, can improve the mixing efficiency of raw materials inside the plant extract fermentation device, thereby shortening the fermentation time. The rotation of the drive motor's output end causes the stirring blade to rotate, agitating the extract fermenting inside the device and ensuring thorough mixing of the fermenting microorganisms and plant extract, thus improving the fermentation efficiency of the extract and achieving the goal of increasing the fermentation efficiency of the plant extract. However, the fermentation tank in the above patent is a closed structure, which makes it difficult to clean the inside. Moreover, the stirring part is enclosed inside the fermentation tank, making it difficult to clean and prone to residue. Therefore, this utility model proposes a new solution. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that the fermentation tank of the above-mentioned device is a closed structure, which makes it difficult to clean the inside. Moreover, the stirring part is enclosed inside the fermentation tank, making it difficult to clean and prone to residue. Therefore, a plant extract fermentation device is proposed.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A plant extract fermentation device was developed to address the aforementioned issues.

[0007] The present invention is as follows:

[0008] The system includes a fermenter with a feed pipe and a discharge pipe installed through its top and bottom, respectively. A first valve is installed on the discharge pipe. A mounting base is installed through the center of the top of the fermenter, and a stirring mechanism rotatably connected to the mounting base is installed through the mounting base. A motor that cooperates with the stirring mechanism is installed at the center of the bottom of the fermenter. The output end of the motor and the bottom end of the stirring mechanism are detachably connected by a connecting mechanism. An air supply mechanism located outside the mounting base is installed at the center of the top of the fermenter. A channel that cooperates with the air supply mechanism is opened at the center of the stirring mechanism. Multiple evenly distributed steam injection components are installed on the stirring mechanism.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the gas supply mechanism includes a housing installed on the top of the fermenter, a sealing cover is threaded inside the housing, a second gas pipe is installed through the top of the sealing cover, and a sliding second valve is installed on the second gas pipe.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the steam injection assembly includes a first air pipe installed on the stirring mechanism. The interior of the first air pipe is in communication with the channel. Two mutually symmetrical first nozzles are installed obliquely on the side wall of the first air pipe. A second nozzle is installed at the end of the first air pipe away from the stirring mechanism.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the stirring mechanism includes a mounting rod rotatably connected to the mounting base, a plurality of uniformly distributed stirring impellers are mounted on the mounting rod, the stirring impellers and the steam injection assembly are staggered on the mounting rod, and a limiting piece is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting rod near the top.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the mounting base includes a base body, two handles are symmetrically installed on the top of the base body, a through groove is provided at the center of the base body to cooperate with the mounting rod and the limiting piece, and a sealing ring is installed at the bottom of the base body.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the connecting mechanism includes a connecting plate connected to the bottom of the mounting rod and a connector connected to the output end of the motor. A connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate, and a groove that cooperates with the connector is opened at the bottom of the connecting sleeve. The cross-section of the connector and the groove are both polygonal.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] In the solution of this utility model:

[0016] 1. By setting up a gas supply mechanism, channels, and steam injection components, the gas supply mechanism can be connected to an external steam generator during use. High-temperature steam is then injected into the interior of the fermenter through the channels and steam injection components to clean the interior of the fermenter. At the same time, the high-temperature steam can also sterilize the interior. During the cleaning process, the motor can drive the stirring mechanism to rotate through the connecting mechanism, which in turn drives the multiple steam injection components installed on the stirring mechanism to rotate, thus preventing the interior wall of the fermenter from being missed during cleaning.

[0017] 2. By setting up an installation base and a connecting mechanism, the stirring mechanism located inside the fermentation tank can be removed during use, making it easier to clean the stirring mechanism. This makes cleaning the stirring mechanism simpler and more convenient, avoiding any residue on the stirring mechanism. The stirring mechanism is detachably connected to the motor through the connecting mechanism, so it does not need to be removed along with the motor when disassembling it, making it easier to disassemble and clean the stirring mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the plant extract fermentation device provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the plant extract fermentation device provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the mounting base structure for the plant extract fermentation device provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the mounting rod structure of the plant extract fermentation device provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the connector structure of the plant extract fermentation device provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the second gas pipe structure of the plant extract fermentation device provided by this utility model.

[0024] The image shows:

[0025] 1. Fermentation tank; 2. Motor; 3. Discharge pipe; 4. Gas supply mechanism; 5. Feed pipe; 6. Stirring mechanism; 7. First valve; 8. Connecting mechanism; 9. Mounting base; 10. Channel; 11. Steam injection assembly; 111. First gas pipe; 112. First nozzle; 113. Second nozzle; 401. Housing; 402. Sealing cover; 403. Second gas pipe; 404. Sliding second valve; 601. Mounting rod; 602. Stirring impeller; 603. Limiting plate; 801. Connecting plate; 802. Connector; 803. Connecting sleeve; 804. Groove; 901. Sealing body; 902. Handle; 903. Through groove; 904. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0027] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to illustrate some embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0029] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. These terms are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] like Figures 1-6As shown, this embodiment proposes a plant extract fermentation device, including a fermentation tank 1. A feed pipe 5 and a discharge pipe 3 are respectively installed through the top and bottom of the fermentation tank 1. A first valve 7 is installed on the discharge pipe 3. A mounting base 9 is installed through the center of the top of the fermentation tank 1. A stirring mechanism 6, rotatably connected to the mounting base 9, is installed through the mounting base 9. A motor 2, cooperating with the stirring mechanism 6, is installed at the center of the bottom of the fermentation tank 1. The output end of the motor 2 and the bottom end of the stirring mechanism 6 are detachably connected via a connecting mechanism 8. By setting the mounting base 9 and the connecting mechanism 8, the stirring mechanism 6 located inside the fermentation tank 1 can be removed by using the mounting base 9 during use, thus facilitating cleaning of the stirring mechanism 6 and making cleaning simpler and more convenient, avoiding residue on the stirring mechanism 6. The stirring mechanism 6, detachably connected to the motor 2 via the connecting mechanism 8, allows for easy cleaning during the fermentation process. Disassembly does not require removing the motor 2 along with the fermenter, making it easier to disassemble and clean the stirring mechanism 6. An air supply mechanism 4 is installed at the top center of the fermenter 1, located outside the mounting base 9. A channel 10 is opened at the center of the stirring mechanism 6 to cooperate with the air supply mechanism 4. Multiple evenly distributed steam injection components 11 are installed on the stirring mechanism 6. By setting up the air supply mechanism 4, the channel 10, and the steam injection components 11, it is possible to connect to an external steam generator through the air supply mechanism 4 during use, and spray high-temperature steam into the interior of the fermenter 1 through the channel 10 and the steam injection components 11, thereby cleaning the interior of the fermenter 1. At the same time, the high-temperature steam can also sterilize. During the cleaning process, the motor 2 can drive the stirring mechanism 6 to rotate through the connecting mechanism 8, thereby driving the multiple steam injection components 11 installed on the stirring mechanism 6 to rotate, thus avoiding areas on the inner wall of the fermenter 1 that cannot be cleaned.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the gas supply mechanism 4 further includes a housing 401 installed on the top of the fermenter 1. A sealing cover 402 is threadedly connected to the inside of the housing 401. A second gas pipe 403 is installed through the top of the sealing cover 402, and a sliding second valve 404 is installed on the second gas pipe 403. It should be noted that during use, the second gas pipe 403 allows for easy connection to an external steam generator. Steam is then delivered to the interior of the housing 401 through the second gas pipe 403. The steam then enters the interior of multiple steam injection components 11 through the channel 10 and is sprayed out by the steam injection components 11 to rinse the inner wall of the fermenter 1. During fermentation, closing the sliding second valve 404 seals the second gas pipe 403, preventing bacteria from the outside air from entering the interior of the fermenter 1 through the second gas pipe 403. During use, a water pump can also be connected to the second gas pipe 403, allowing water to be sprayed out by the steam injection components 11 to rinse the inner wall of the fermenter 1.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the steam injection assembly 11 further includes a first air pipe 111 installed on the stirring mechanism 6. The interior of the first air pipe 111 is interconnected with the channel 10. Two symmetrical first nozzles 112 are installed obliquely on the side wall of the first air pipe 111, and a second nozzle 113 is installed at the end of the first air pipe 111 away from the stirring mechanism 6. It should be noted that, in use, the arrangement of the first nozzles 112 and the second nozzles 113 can increase the rinsing range that the steam injection assembly 11 can cover, so that the rinsing range of multiple steam injection assemblies 11 can completely cover the inner wall of the fermenter 1.

[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the stirring mechanism 6 further includes a mounting rod 601 rotatably connected to the mounting base 9. Multiple evenly distributed stirring impellers 602 are mounted on the mounting rod 601. The stirring impellers 602 and the steam injection assembly 11 are staggered on the mounting rod 601. A limiting piece 603 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting rod 601 near its top. It should be noted that the arrangement of multiple stirring impellers 602 allows for the stirring of the plant extract inside the fermentation tank 1 in conjunction with the mounting rod 601 and the motor 2 during use.

[0035] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the mounting base 9 further includes a base body 901. Two handles 902 are symmetrically mounted on the top of the base body 901. A through groove 903 is provided at the center of the base body 901, which cooperates with the mounting rod 601 and the limiting piece 603. A sealing ring 904 is installed at the bottom of the base body 901. It should be noted that, during use, the through groove 903 facilitates the installation of the mounting rod 601; the limiting piece 603, in conjunction with the through groove 903, restricts the position of the mounting rod 601; the sealing ring 904 seals the connection between the base body 901 and the fermentation tank 1; and the handles 902 facilitate lifting the base body 901 during use.

[0036] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the connecting mechanism 8 further includes a connecting plate 801 connected to the bottom of the mounting rod 601 and a connector 802 connected to the output end of the motor 2. A connecting sleeve 803 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate 801. The bottom of the connecting sleeve 803 has a groove 804 that cooperates with the connector 802. Both the connector 802 and the groove 804 have polygonal cross-sections. It should be noted that in use, the mounting rod 601 can be fitted onto the outside of the connector 802 through the connecting sleeve 803, so that when the motor 2 rotates, the mounting rod 601 can be rotated through the connector 802 and the connecting sleeve 803.

[0037] Specifically, the working principle of this plant extract fermentation device is as follows: During use, the plant extract to be fermented is loaded into the fermentation tank 1 through the feed pipe 5. After loading, a one-way exhaust valve can be installed on the feed pipe 5 to facilitate the discharge of gases generated during fermentation. During fermentation, the motor 2 is started, which drives the stirring mechanism 6 through the connecting mechanism 8 to stir the plant extract inside the fermentation tank 1. After fermentation, the first valve 7 is opened to discharge the plant extract inside the fermentation tank 1 through the discharge pipe 3. When cleaning the stirring mechanism 6, the mounting base 9 can be unscrewed from the fermentation tank 1, and the stirring mechanism 6 can be removed from the inside of the fermentation tank 1 for easy cleaning. When cleaning the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1, the gas supply mechanism 4 connects to an external steam generator, and high-temperature steam is sprayed into the inside of the fermentation tank 1 through the channel 10 and the steam injection assembly 11, thereby cleaning the inside of the fermentation tank 1. Simultaneously, during the cleaning process, the motor 2 drives the stirring mechanism 6 to rotate through the connecting mechanism 8, thereby driving the multiple steam injection assemblies 11 installed on the stirring mechanism 6 to rotate, thus preventing areas on the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1 from being unreachable.

[0038] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Therefore, any modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present utility model, and all technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention, are covered within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A plant extract fermentation device, comprising a fermentation tank (1), a feed pipe (5) and a discharge pipe (3) are respectively installed through the top and bottom of the fermentation tank (1), a first valve (7) is installed on the discharge pipe (3), characterized in that, A mounting seat (9) is installed through the top center of the fermenter (1), a stirring mechanism (6) is installed through the mounting seat (9) and rotationally connected with the mounting seat (9), a motor (2) is installed at the bottom center of the fermenter (1) and cooperates with the stirring mechanism (6), the output end of the motor (2) and the bottom end of the stirring mechanism (6) are detachably connected through a connecting mechanism (8), a gas supply mechanism (4) is installed at the top center of the fermenter (1) and located outside the mounting seat (9), a channel (10) is formed at the center of the stirring mechanism (6) and cooperates with the gas supply mechanism (4), and a plurality of steam jet assemblies (11) are uniformly distributed on the stirring mechanism (6).

2. The plant extract fermentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gas supply mechanism (4) comprises a shell (401) installed on the top of the fermenter (1), a closure cover (402) is threadedly connected in the shell (401), a second air pipe (403) is installed through the top of the closure cover (402), and a second valve (404) is installed on the second air pipe (403).

3. The plant extract fermentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam jet assembly (11) comprises a first air pipe (111) installed on the stirring mechanism (6), the first air pipe (111) is in communication with the channel (10), two first nozzles (112) are obliquely installed on the side wall of the first air pipe (111) and symmetrically arranged, and a second nozzle (113) is installed at the end of the first air pipe (111) away from the stirring mechanism (6).

4. The plant extract fermentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring mechanism (6) comprises an installation rod (601) rotationally connected with the mounting seat (9), a plurality of stirring vanes (602) are uniformly distributed on the installation rod (601), the stirring vanes (602) are staggered with the steam jet assemblies (11) on the installation rod (601), and a limiting sheet (603) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the installation rod (601) close to the top end.

5. The plant extract fermentation apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The mounting seat (9) comprises a seat body (901), two handles (902) are symmetrically installed on the top of the seat body (901), a through groove (903) is formed at the center of the seat body (901) and cooperates with the installation rod (601) and the limiting sheet (603), and a sealing ring (904) is installed at the bottom of the seat body (901).

6. The plant extract fermentation device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting mechanism (8) comprises a connecting plate (801) connected to the bottom of the installation rod (601) and a connecting head (802) connected to the output end of the motor (2), a connecting sleeve (803) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate (801), a recess (804) is formed at the bottom of the connecting sleeve (803) and cooperates with the connecting head (802), and the connecting head (802) and the recess (804) are both polygonal in cross section.

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