Mushroom stick pressurizing and water replenishing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a shiitake mushroom stick pressurizing and water replenishing device, and belongs to the technical field of edible mushroom processing. Comprising a high-strength support, a water supplementing tank of a box body structure is fixedly installed on the top face of the high-strength support, two circular feeding covers are symmetrically hinged to the top of the water supplementing tank, a water outlet pipe is arranged at the bottom of the water supplementing tank, and two pressurizing mechanisms are further erected in front of the high-strength support; the pressurizing mechanism is communicated and connected with the interior of the water supplementing tank, two sets of water adding mechanisms are erected behind the high-strength support, a storage net is further erected in an inner cavity of the water supplementing tank in the horizontal direction, and an ultrasonic oscillator is installed at the bottom of the storage net.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a pressurization and water replenishment device for shiitake mushroom logs, belonging to the field of edible fungi processing technology. Background Technology

[0002] Shiitake mushrooms are a specialty of my country and have been exported for many years. my country's shiitake mushroom production reached over one million tons in 1999, ranking first in the world. Shiitake mushrooms are also a globally consumed type of mushroom. Most of my country's shiitake mushrooms are sold dried, but in recent years, some fresh mushrooms have also been exported. Shiitake mushroom logs are the fruiting bodies of the edible mushroom, which slowly change color to form long mushrooms. During cultivation, the weight drops significantly after each flush of mushrooms, indicating a severe lack of moisture inside the logs. This inhibits mycelial growth and fruiting body formation, requiring timely water replenishment. If water is not replenished promptly, the low moisture content of the logs can easily lead to excessive water loss and mycelial death, ultimately resulting in contamination by other microorganisms, causing the logs to rot and fall apart, failing to achieve the expected yield.

[0003] Currently, the traditional soaking and water injection methods are commonly used to replenish water for shiitake mushroom spawn in production. The soaking method involves immersing the spawn in a pool until the required water content is reached, after which they are removed. This method is labor-intensive, and the spawn is prone to breakage or disintegration, making it inefficient. The water injection method usually involves manually inserting a steel needle connected to a water pipe into the spawn and using water pressure to replenish the dehydrated spawn. However, manual water injection is too inefficient, as the water only fills the gaps in the substrate, leaving areas with dense mycelium unhydrated, which is detrimental to the normal growth of the mycelium.

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings, the designer actively researched and innovated in order to create a pressurized water supply device for shiitake mushroom logs, making it more valuable for industrial use. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a pressurized water replenishment device for shiitake mushroom spawn.

[0006] This utility model discloses a pressurized water replenishment device for shiitake mushroom spawn, comprising a high-strength support frame. A water replenishment tank with a box-like structure is fixedly installed on the top surface of the high-strength support frame for replenishing water to the spawn. Two circular feeding caps are symmetrically hinged at the top of the water replenishment tank for opening and adding the spawn. A water outlet pipe is located at the bottom of the water replenishment tank to drain excess water after replenishment. Two pressurization mechanisms are also mounted in front of the high-strength support frame, connected to the inside of the water replenishment tank. The pressurization mechanisms create a seal and pressurize the water inside the tank. Utilizing the pressure difference between the pressurized water and the inside of the spawn, water penetrates the spawn more easily and quickly without damaging it. Furthermore, the spawn is completely submerged in the pressurized water, ensuring even watering and promoting better growth of the shiitake mushrooms. For optimal growth, the system features two pre-installed pressurization mechanisms. These mechanisms can operate individually or simultaneously for different numbers of mushroom spawn to accommodate varying water pressure requirements. Even if one mechanism fails, the other remains operational, enhancing the equipment's reliability. Behind the high-strength support structure are two water supply mechanisms for replenishing water into the water tank. These mechanisms can also operate individually or simultaneously for different numbers of spawn to meet varying water volume requirements. Again, even if one mechanism fails, the other remains operational, further improving the equipment's reliability. A horizontally mounted storage net is installed within the water tank's interior, with an ultrasonic vibrator at its bottom. When the spawn requiring water is placed on the net, and water is supplied while pressurization is applied, the ultrasonic vibrator vibrates the spawn on the net surface. This ensures better contact between external moisture and the internal crevices of the spawn, allowing for efficient water penetration and improving the overall water replenishment effect.

[0007] Furthermore, the pressurizing mechanism includes an air compressor, with a pressurizing inlet pipe and a pressurizing input pipe connected to both ends of the air compressor. The bottom of the pressurizing input pipe is supported by a pressurizing pipe bracket and communicates with the inside of the water supply tank. A pressurizing valve and a pressure gauge are also installed on the pressurizing input pipe for real-time monitoring of the pressurization pressure and for adjusting its opening or closing.

[0008] Furthermore, the water supply mechanism includes a water storage tank, the top of which is connected to a high-pressure atomizer via a high-pressure water pump and a water supply pipe. The high-pressure atomizer is installed on the top of the rear wall of the water supply tank. The high-pressure atomizer refines the water droplets, allowing the water to more easily contact the mycelium, thus improving the hydration effect.

[0009] Furthermore, multiple reinforcing ribs are obliquely and fixedly connected to the bottom support legs of the high-strength bracket. This enhances the support strength of the high-strength bracket, ensuring high stability whether the water tank is empty or full.

[0010] Furthermore, a sealing strip is provided at the contact area between the feeding cap and the water replenishment tank. This is used to improve the sealing between the feeding cap and the water replenishment tank after the feeding cap is closed, thereby improving the high-pressure water replenishment effect.

[0011] Furthermore, a pressure relief valve is also provided on the side wall of the water replenishment tank. When the internal pressure of the water replenishment tank is too high and may damage the structure of the mushroom substrate, the pressure relief valve is used to relieve pressure inside the water replenishment tank for protection.

[0012] Furthermore, a liquid level sensor is also installed on the inner wall of the water replenishment tank, and the liquid level sensor is connected to the water filling mechanism for signal monitoring. This is used to monitor the water level inside the water replenishment tank in real time, thereby controlling the start and stop of the water filling mechanism.

[0013] By means of the above-described solution, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0014] In practical use, the pressurized water replenishment device for shiitake mushroom spawn is first placed on the surface of the storage net. Two sets of water supply mechanisms then pump water into the water tank. A high-pressure atomizer refines the water droplets, allowing for easier contact between the water and the spawn, thus improving the water replenishment effect. The two water supply mechanisms can operate individually or simultaneously for different numbers of spawn to meet varying water replenishment requirements. Even if one set of mechanisms fails, it will not affect the operation of the other, improving the reliability of the equipment. Simultaneously, the pressurization mechanism seals and pressurizes the water inside the water tank. The pressure difference between the pressurized water and the inside of the spawn allows water to penetrate the spawn more quickly and easily without damaging it. Furthermore, the spawn is completely submerged in the pressurized water, ensuring even watering and promoting better shiitake mushroom growth. While the water is pumped and pressurized, an ultrasonic oscillator is activated to vibrate the spawn on the storage net surface, allowing external moisture to come into more thorough contact with the internal gaps of the spawn, further enhancing the water replenishment effect.

[0015] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show a certain embodiment of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shiitake mushroom spawn pressurization and water replenishment device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the shiitake mushroom spawn pressurization and water replenishment device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a perspective structural diagram of the shiitake mushroom spawn pressurization and water replenishment device of this utility model;

[0020] In the figure:

[0021] 1. High-strength support frame; 2. Water supply tank; 3. Feeding cover; 4. Water outlet pipe; 5. Pressure relief valve; 6. Pressurization mechanism; 7. Water supply mechanism; 8. Storage net; 9. Ultrasonic oscillator; 10. Liquid level sensor;

[0022] 11. Reinforcing ribs;

[0023] 31. Sealing strip;

[0024] 61. Air compressor; 62. Pressurized air inlet pipe; 63. Pressurized input pipe; 64. Pressurized valve; 65. Pressure gauge; 66. Pressurized pipe support;

[0025] 71. Water storage tank; 72. High-pressure water pump; 73. Water delivery pipe; 74. High-pressure atomizer. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0027] See Figures 1 to 3This utility model discloses a shiitake mushroom spawn pressurization and water replenishment device according to a preferred embodiment. It includes a high-strength support 1, on the top surface of which a box-shaped water replenishment tank 2 is fixedly installed for replenishing the spawn. Two circular feeding covers 3 are symmetrically hinged at the top of the water replenishment tank 2 for opening and adding the spawn. A water outlet pipe 4 is located at the bottom of the water replenishment tank 2 to drain excess water after replenishment. Two pressurization mechanisms 6 are also mounted in front of the high-strength support 1, connected to the inside of the water replenishment tank 2. The pressurization mechanisms 6 seal and pressurize the water inside the tank, utilizing the pressure difference between the pressurized water and the inside of the spawn to facilitate faster and more efficient water penetration into the spawn without damaging it. Furthermore, the spawn is completely submerged in the pressurized water, ensuring even watering and promoting better shiitake mushroom growth. The two pressurization mechanisms 6 allow for either a single set to operate or both sets to operate simultaneously for different quantities of spawn. The system is designed to adapt to different water pressure requirements. Even if one set of pressurizing mechanism 6 is damaged, it will not affect the use of the other set, thus improving the reliability of the equipment. Two sets of water supply mechanisms 7 are installed behind the high-strength support 1 to supply water to the water supply tank 2. The two sets of water supply mechanisms 7 can work individually or simultaneously for different numbers of mushroom sticks to adapt to different water supply requirements. Even if one set of water supply mechanism 7 is damaged, it will not affect the use of the other set, thus improving the reliability of the equipment. A storage net 8 is also installed horizontally in the inner cavity of the water supply tank 2. An ultrasonic oscillator 9 is installed at the bottom of the storage net 8. When the mushroom sticks that need water supply are placed on the surface of the storage net 8, while water is supplied and pressurized, the ultrasonic oscillator 9 is activated to ultrasonically vibrate the mushroom sticks on the surface of the storage net, so that the external water can come into more sufficient contact with the gaps inside the mushroom sticks, allowing the water to penetrate into the inside of the mushroom sticks efficiently and improving the water supply effect.

[0028] The pressurizing mechanism 6 includes an air compressor 61, with a pressurizing inlet pipe 62 and a pressurizing input pipe 63 connected to both ends of the air compressor 61. The bottom of the pressurizing input pipe 63 is supported by a pressurizing pipe bracket 66 and communicates with the inside of the water supply tank 2. A pressurizing valve 64 and a pressure gauge 65 are also provided on the pressurizing input pipe 63 for real-time monitoring of the pressurizing pressure and for opening or closing and adjusting it.

[0029] The water supply mechanism 7 includes a water storage tank 71. The top of the water storage tank 71 is connected to a high-pressure atomizer 74 via a high-pressure water pump 72 and a water supply pipe 73. The high-pressure atomizer 74 is installed on the top of the rear wall of the water supply tank 2. The high-pressure atomizer 74 refines the water supply droplets, making it easier for the water to come into contact with the mushroom sticks and improving the water supply effect.

[0030] The high-strength support 1 has multiple reinforcing ribs 11 fixedly connected to its bottom support leg at an angle to improve the support strength of the high-strength support 1, so that the high-strength support 1 can maintain high support stability whether the water tank 2 is empty or full.

[0031] A sealing strip 31 is provided at the contact area between the feeding cover 3 and the water replenishment tank 2 to improve the sealing between the feeding cover 3 and the water replenishment tank 2 after the feeding cover 3 is closed, thereby improving the high-pressure water replenishment effect.

[0032] The water replenishment tank 2 is also equipped with a pressure relief valve 5 on its side wall. When the internal pressure of the water replenishment tank 2 is too high and will damage the structure of the mushroom stick, the pressure relief valve 5 is used to relieve the pressure inside the water replenishment tank 2 for protection.

[0033] The inner wall of the water replenishment tank 2 is also equipped with a liquid level sensor 10, which is connected to the water filling mechanism 7 for real-time monitoring of the water level inside the water replenishment tank 2, thereby controlling the start and stop of the water filling mechanism 7.

[0034] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0035] In practical use, the mushroom spawn pressurization and water replenishment device of this utility model first places the mushroom spawn requiring water replenishment on the surface of the storage net 8. Two sets of water supply mechanisms 7 then supply water into the water replenishment tank 2. The high-pressure atomizer 74 refines the water droplets, allowing for easier contact between the water and the mushroom spawn, thus improving the water replenishment effect. The two sets of water supply mechanisms 7 can operate individually or simultaneously for different numbers of mushroom spawn to meet varying water replenishment requirements. Even if one set of water supply mechanisms 7 fails, it will not affect the use of the other, improving the reliability of the equipment. Simultaneously, the pressurization mechanism 6 creates a seal for the water inside the water replenishment tank 2. After pressurization, the pressure difference between the pressurized water and the inside of the mushroom log allows water to penetrate the log more easily and quickly without damaging it. Furthermore, the entire log is submerged in pressurized water, ensuring even hydration and promoting better growth of the shiitake mushrooms. Simultaneously with pressurization, the ultrasonic oscillator 9 vibrates the mushroom log on the surface of the mesh, allowing external moisture to come into more thorough contact with the internal crevices of the log, further enhancing the hydration effect. During hydration, the pressurization pressure is monitored in real time via the pressurization valve 64 and pressure gauge 65, and adjusted accordingly. After hydration, excess water is drained through the outlet pipe 4, and the hydrated mushroom log can then be removed.

[0036] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.

[0037] Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0038] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A kind of Lentinula edodes stick pressurization and water supplement device, including high-strength support, it is characterized by: The high-strength support top surface is fixedly provided with a water supplement tank with a box structure, two circular feeding covers are symmetrically hingedly arranged on the top of the water supplement tank, a water outlet pipe is arranged at the bottom of the water supplement tank, two sets of pressurizing mechanisms are further arranged on the front of the high-strength support, the pressurizing mechanisms are connected with the inside of the water supplement tank in communication, two sets of water adding mechanisms are arranged on the rear of the high-strength support, a storage net is further arranged in the horizontal direction in the inner cavity of the water supplement tank, and an ultrasonic oscillator is arranged on the bottom of the storage net.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is characterized by: The pressurizing mechanism comprises an air compressor, a pressurizing air inlet pipe and a pressurizing input pipe are respectively connected to the two ends of the air compressor, the bottom of the pressurizing input pipe is supported by a pressurizing pipe support and then communicated with the inside of the water supplement tank, and a pressurizing valve and a pressure gauge are further arranged on the pressurizing input pipe.

3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is characterized by: The water adding mechanism comprises a water storage tank, the top of the water storage tank is connected with a high-pressure atomizer through a high-pressure water pump and a water conveying pipe, and the high-pressure atomizer is arranged on the top of the rear wall of the water supplement tank.

4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is characterized by: A plurality of reinforcing ribs are fixedly connected on the inclined support legs on the bottom of the high-strength support.

5. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is characterized by: A sealing strip is arranged on the contact part between the feeding cover and the water supplement tank.

6. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is characterized by: A pressure relief valve is further arranged on the side wall of the water supplement tank.

7. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is characterized by: A liquid level sensor is further arranged on the inner wall of the water supplement tank, and the liquid level sensor is signal connected with the water adding mechanism.

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