Bean sprout hatching equipment

By employing a cylinder-driven flip-top swing arm sealing barrel lid, an inner and outer lid structure, and high-temperature steam sterilization in the bean sprout incubation equipment, the problem of poor air circulation in the bean sprout incubation equipment is solved, the growth environment and bean sprout quality are improved, and efficient sterilization and convenient observation are achieved.

CN224055026UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31TAIZHOU ZHONGMIAO MASCH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Poor air circulation between the various incubation tanks in existing bean sprout incubation equipment results in a poor growing environment, poor bean sprout quality, and an increased tendency for lateral roots to grow.

Method used

A device including an incubation bucket and a mounting rack was designed. The bucket lid is sealed by a cylinder-driven flip-top arm. It is equipped with air inlet and water inlet to allow high-temperature steam to be introduced for sterilization and disinfection. An observation window is set on the bucket lid to facilitate monitoring of growth. At the same time, an inner and outer lid structure is used to protect the air pipe and water pipe and reduce heat dissipation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents air circulation between incubation buckets, improves the growth environment, enhances the quality of bean sprouts, inhibits lateral root growth, and ensures good incubation conditions through high-temperature sterilization. At the same time, it has a simple structure, low cost, and is easy to operate.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of bean sprout processing, and particularly relates to bean sprout hatching equipment which comprises a hatching barrel and a mounting frame, a barrel cover used for covering the hatching barrel is arranged on the mounting frame, a flip swing arm and a first air cylinder are hinged to the mounting frame, and the flip swing arm comprises a barrel cover connecting plate, an air cylinder connecting plate and a swing arm connecting plate. The front end of the can cover connecting plate is connected with the can cover, the rear end of the can cover connecting plate is connected with the front end of the swing arm connecting plate, the front end of the air cylinder connecting plate is connected with the rear end of the swing arm connecting plate, the rear end of the air cylinder connecting plate is hinged to a piston rod of the first air cylinder, and the front end of the swing arm connecting plate is higher than the rear end of the swing arm connecting plate. According to the utility model, air circulation among the hatching barrels can be effectively avoided, the growing environment in the hatching barrels is good, the quality of bean sprouts is good, and the growth of lateral roots is effectively inhibited.
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Technical fields:

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of bean sprout processing technology, and specifically refers to a bean sprout incubation device. Background technology:

[0002] When sprouting bean sprouts, they are usually placed in incubation containers with an open top, and multiple containers are then placed in a sealed workshop. The drawbacks are: poor air circulation between the containers, inadequate growing environment, poor bean sprout quality, and a tendency to develop lateral roots. Summary of the Invention:

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bean sprout incubation device that effectively prevents air circulation between incubation tanks, provides a good growth environment inside the incubation tanks, produces high-quality bean sprouts, and effectively inhibits the growth of lateral roots.

[0004] This utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] A bean sprout incubation device includes an incubation bucket and a mounting frame. The mounting frame is provided with a bucket lid for covering the incubation bucket. A flip-top swing arm and a cylinder are hinged to the mounting frame. The flip-top swing arm includes a bucket lid connecting plate, a cylinder connecting plate, and a swing arm connecting plate. The front end of the bucket lid connecting plate is connected to the bucket lid, and the rear end is connected to the front end of the swing arm connecting plate. The front end of the cylinder connecting plate is connected to the rear end of the swing arm connecting plate, and the rear end is hinged to the piston rod of the cylinder. The front end of the swing arm connecting plate is higher than the rear end of the swing arm connecting plate.

[0006] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation equipment, the mounting frame includes two vertical plates, an upper connecting pipe and a lower connecting pipe are connected between the two vertical plates, a vertical pipe is connected between the upper connecting pipe and the lower connecting pipe, and a swing arm hinge plate is provided above the upper connecting pipe, and the flip-top swing arm is hinged to the swing arm hinge plate.

[0007] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, there are two vertical tubes, and a cylinder mounting plate is connected between the two vertical tubes. A hinge seat is provided above the cylinder mounting plate. The piston rod of the first cylinder is set upward, and the lower end of the cylinder is hinged to the hinge seat.

[0008] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, the hinge seat is provided with a hinge shaft, and the lower end of the cylinder is rotatably mounted on the hinge shaft of the hinge seat.

[0009] In the aforementioned bean sprout incubation device, the incubation bucket is positioned between two vertical plates.

[0010] In the aforementioned bean sprout incubation device, the rear end of the swing arm connecting plate is hinged to the swing arm hinge plate.

[0011] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, the bucket lid connecting plate and the cylinder connecting plate are arranged in parallel, and the swing arm connecting plate is an inclined plate that gradually slopes upward from back to front.

[0012] In the aforementioned bean sprout incubation device, the bucket lid connecting plate, cylinder connecting plate, and swing arm connecting plate are an integral structure.

[0013] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, there are two flip-top swing arms, each flip-top swing arm is provided with a swing arm hinge plate on both sides, two piston rod mounting plates are connected between the two flip-top swing arms, and a piston rod hinge plate is connected between the two piston rod mounting plates. The piston rod of the cylinder is hinged to the piston rod hinge plate through a fisheye joint.

[0014] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, the swing arm hinge plate is provided with a hinge shaft, and the flip-top swing arm 3 is rotatably mounted on the hinge shaft of the corresponding swing arm hinge plate.

[0015] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, there are two piston rod hinge plates, and a fish-eye connector is disposed between the two piston rod hinge plates. The piston rod hinge plates are provided with hinge shafts, and the fish-eye connector is fitted onto the hinge shaft of the piston rod hinge plates.

[0016] In the aforementioned bean sprout incubation device, the swing arm connecting plate gradually tilts upwards from back to front.

[0017] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, the lid of the container is provided with an air inlet for steam to enter the incubation container and a water inlet for water to enter the incubation container.

[0018] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation equipment, the bucket cover includes an outer cover and an inner cover. The air inlet and water inlet are both located on the inner cover. An air pipe and a water pipe are provided between the outer cover and the inner cover. The outer cover is provided with an air inlet connected to a steam generator and a water inlet connected to a water tank. The air pipe connects the air inlet and the air inlet, and the water pipe connects the water inlet and the water inlet.

[0019] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation equipment, a water pump is provided between the water tank and the water inlet.

[0020] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation equipment, the steam generating device is a steam boiler or a steam generator.

[0021] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, there are two air inlets, which are located on the diagonal of the inner cover. The air pipe includes a main air inlet pipe and two branch air inlets. One end of the main air inlet pipe is connected to the air inlet, and the other end is connected to the two branch air inlets. The branch air inlets are connected to the corresponding air inlets.

[0022] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, four water inlets are provided, which are located at the four corners of a rectangle. The water pipe includes a main water inlet pipe, two branch water inlets and two branch water inlets. One end of the main water inlet pipe is connected to the water inlet, and the other two ends are connected to one end of the two branch water inlets. The two ends of the branch water inlets are connected to the middle of the corresponding branch water inlets, and the two ends of the branch water inlets are connected to the corresponding water inlets.

[0023] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation equipment, a bucket cover mounting plate 1 is provided above the inner cover, and a bucket cover mounting plate 2 is provided on the bucket cover mounting plate 1. The bucket cover mounting plate 2 is set perpendicular to the bucket cover mounting plate 1. The upper end of the bucket cover mounting plate 1 extends out to connect to the flip cover swing arm, and the outer cover is fixedly installed on the bucket cover mounting plate 2.

[0024] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, four bucket lid mounting plates are provided, and they are located at the four corners of a rectangle. Two bucket lid mounting plates are connected between the two bucket lid mounting plates located on the front side and between the two bucket lid mounting plates located on the rear side. Two bucket lid mounting plates located on the left side are connected to the same flip-top swing arm, and two bucket lid mounting plates located on the right side are connected to the same flip-top swing arm.

[0025] In the aforementioned bean sprout incubation device, the shank of the screw passes through the outer cover and is screwed to the bucket lid mounting plate; the shank of the screw passes through the bucket lid mounting plate and is screwed to the flip-top swing arm.

[0026] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, the outer cover is provided with an observation window, the inner cover is provided with an observation port corresponding to the position of the observation window, the observation window is covered with a sealing cover, one end of the sealing cover is hinged to the outer cover, the sealing cover is provided with a rotating arm, and the outer cover is hinged with a cylinder two that drives the sealing cover to rotate around the hinge axis between the sealing cover and the outer cover, and the piston rod of the cylinder two is hinged to the rotating arm.

[0027] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, the outer cover is provided with a mounting column, the mounting column is provided with a hinge shaft, and the cylinder is rotatedly mounted on the hinge shaft of the mounting column.

[0028] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, the rotating arm is L-shaped, with one end of the rotating arm set on the cover and the other end provided with a hinge shaft. The piston rod of the second cylinder is provided with a fisheye connector, which is fitted onto the hinge shaft of the rotating arm.

[0029] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, a first enclosure is provided above the inner cover, surrounding the observation opening, with the upper end of the first enclosure abutting against the outer cover. A second enclosure is provided above the outer cover, surrounding the observation window, with the upper edge of the second enclosure folded outward to form a flange.

[0030] In the above-mentioned bean sprout incubation device, the cover is provided with a hinge shaft, the outer cover is provided with a bearing seat, the bearing seat contains a bearing, and the bearing is mounted on the hinge shaft of the cover.

[0031] In the aforementioned bean sprout incubation device, the inner cover is covered with insulating cotton on the side away from the incubation tank.

[0032] In the aforementioned bean sprout incubation device, the insulation cotton is glued to the inner cover.

[0033] In the aforementioned bean sprout incubation device, the edge of the inner cover is wrapped with a U-shaped rubber strip.

[0034] The outstanding advantages of this utility model compared to the prior art are:

[0035] 1. The incubation bucket of this utility model has a lid with good sealing performance, which effectively prevents air circulation between the incubation buckets, resulting in a good growth environment inside the incubation bucket, good quality bean sprouts, and effective inhibition of lateral root growth. At the same time, the lid is driven by a cylinder, which facilitates the opening and closing of the lid. The lid is driven by a hinged flip-top swing arm on the mounting frame, which can effectively prevent interference between the lid and the incubation bucket when the lid moves. The front end of the lid connecting plate is connected to the lid, and the rear end is connected to the front end of the swing arm connecting plate. The front end of the cylinder connecting plate is connected to the rear end of the swing arm connecting plate, and the rear end is hinged to the piston rod of the cylinder. The front end of the swing arm connecting plate is higher than the rear end of the swing arm connecting plate. The mounting frame does not need to be set higher than the lid. The mounting frame material is less, the cost is low, and it is easy to install the cylinder.

[0036] 2. The lid of this utility model is provided with an air inlet for steam to enter the incubation bucket and a water inlet for water to enter the incubation bucket. High-temperature steam is introduced into the incubation bucket to sterilize and disinfect it, providing a good living environment for bean sprout incubation.

[0037] 3. The bucket lid of this utility model includes an outer lid and an inner lid. The air inlet and water inlet are both located on the inner lid. An air pipe and a water pipe are provided between the outer lid and the inner lid. The outer lid is provided with an air inlet connected to a steam generator and a water inlet connected to a water tank. The air pipe connects the air inlet and the air inlet, and the water pipe connects the water inlet and the water inlet. The outer lid can effectively protect the air pipe and the water pipe, and has good heat preservation effect, reducing heat loss.

[0038] 4. This utility model features an observation window on the outer cover and an observation opening on the inner cover corresponding to the observation window. The observation window is covered with a cap, one end of which is hinged to the outer cover. A rotating arm is mounted on the cap. A second cylinder is hinged to the outer cover, driving the cap to rotate around its hinge axis with the outer cover. The piston rod of the second cylinder is hinged to the rotating arm, facilitating observation of the bean sprout growth inside the incubation chamber. The cap on the observation window effectively prevents dust and other impurities from entering the incubation chamber through the observation window, while also reducing airflow. The cap is driven by the second cylinder and the rotating arm, facilitating opening and closing. The structure is simple, making it easy to process and install. Attached image description:

[0039] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the bucket lid of this utility model;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the inner cover and water pipe of this utility model;

[0043] Figure 5 This is the three-dimensional outer cover of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0044] Figure 6 This is the three-dimensional outer cover of the utility model. Figure 2 .

[0045] Attached reference numerals: 1. Hatching bucket; 2. Bucket lid; 2a. Outer lid; 2b. Inner lid; 3. Flip-top swing arm; 3a. Bucket lid connecting plate; 3b. Cylinder connecting plate; 3c. Swing arm connecting plate; 4. Cylinder one; 5. Vertical plate; 6. Upper connecting pipe; 7. Lower connecting pipe; 8. Vertical pipe; 9. Swing arm hinge plate; 10. Cylinder mounting plate; 11. Hinge seat; 12. Air inlet; 13. Water inlet; 14. Air inlet; 15. Water inlet; 16. Bucket lid mounting plate one; 17. Bucket lid mounting plate two; 18. Observation window; 19. Observation port; 20. Sealing lid; 21. Rotating arm; 22. Cylinder two; 23. Piston rod mounting plate; 24. Piston rod hinge plate; 25. Fish eye connector one; 26. Mounting column; 27. Fish eye connector two; 28. Enclosure one; 29. ​​Enclosure two. Detailed implementation method:

[0046] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. See also: Figure 1 —6:

[0047] A bean sprout incubation device includes an incubation bucket 1 and a mounting frame. The mounting frame is provided with a bucket lid 2 for covering the incubation bucket 1. A flip-top swing arm 3 and a cylinder 4 are hinged to the mounting frame. The flip-top swing arm 3 includes a bucket lid connecting plate 3a, a cylinder connecting plate 3b, and a swing arm connecting plate 3c. The front end of the bucket lid connecting plate 3a is connected to the bucket lid 2, and the rear end is connected to the front end of the swing arm connecting plate 3c. The front end of the cylinder connecting plate 3b is connected to the rear end of the swing arm connecting plate 3c, and the rear end is hinged to the piston rod of the cylinder 4. The front end of the swing arm connecting plate 3c is higher than the rear end of the swing arm connecting plate 3c.

[0048] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Figure 1 , 2 As shown, when the lid 2 needs to be closed, the piston rod of cylinder 4 moves, causing the flip-top arm 3 to rotate around its hinge axis with the mounting frame, so that the lid 2 moves downward until it is placed on the incubation bucket 1; when the lid 2 needs to be opened, the piston rod of cylinder 4 moves, causing the flip-top arm 3 to rotate around its hinge axis with the mounting frame, so that the lid 2 moves upward away from the incubation bucket 1.

[0049] The incubation bucket 1 of this utility model is equipped with a bucket lid 2, which has good sealing performance and effectively prevents air circulation between the various incubation buckets 1. The growth environment inside the incubation bucket 1 is good, the quality of the bean sprouts is good, and the growth of lateral roots is effectively inhibited. At the same time, the bucket lid 2 is driven by a cylinder 4, which facilitates the opening and closing of the bucket lid 2. The bucket lid 2 is moved by the rotation of the flip-top swing arm 3 hinged to the mounting frame, which can effectively prevent interference between the bucket lid 2 and the incubation bucket 1 when the bucket lid 2 moves. Meanwhile, the front end of the bucket lid connecting plate 3a is connected to the bucket lid 2, and the rear end is connected to the front end of the swing arm connecting plate 3c. The front end of the cylinder connecting plate 3b is connected to the rear end of the swing arm connecting plate 3c, and the rear end is hinged to the piston rod of the cylinder 4. The front end of the swing arm connecting plate 3c is higher than the rear end of the swing arm connecting plate 3c. The mounting frame does not need to be set higher than the bucket lid 2. The mounting frame material is less, the cost is low, and it is easy to install the cylinder 4.

[0050] The hinge structure between the flip arm 3 and the mounting bracket: as follows Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the mounting bracket includes two vertical plates 5, with an upper connecting pipe 6 and a lower connecting pipe 7 connected between the two vertical plates 5. A vertical pipe 8 is connected between the upper connecting pipe 6 and the lower connecting pipe 7. A swing arm hinge plate 9 is provided above the upper connecting pipe 6 and is arranged vertically. The flip cover swing arm 3 is hinged to the swing arm hinge plate 9.

[0051] The mounting structure of cylinder 4: as follows Figure 1 , 2As shown, there are two vertical pipes 8, and a cylinder mounting plate 10 is connected to the middle of the two vertical pipes 8. A hinge seat 11 is provided above the cylinder mounting plate 10. The piston rod of the first cylinder 4 is arranged upward, and the lower end of the first cylinder 4 is hinged to the hinge seat 11. The first cylinder 4 is installed below the swing arm hinge plate 9. The installation height of the first cylinder 4 is low, which facilitates the installation of the first cylinder 4.

[0052] The hinge structure between cylinder 4 and hinge seat 11: The hinge seat 11 is provided with a hinge shaft, and the lower end of cylinder 4 is rotatably mounted on the hinge shaft of the hinge seat 11.

[0053] To save space and to limit the position of the incubation bucket 1, the incubation bucket 1 is set between two vertical plates 5.

[0054] Furthermore, the rear end of the swing arm connecting plate 3c is hinged to the swing arm hinge plate 9. When the piston rod of cylinder 4 moves downward, the cylinder connecting plate 3b rotates downward about the hinge axis of the swing arm connecting plate 3c and the swing arm hinge plate 9, and the bucket lid connecting plate 3a rotates upward about the hinge axis of the swing arm connecting plate 3c and the swing arm hinge plate 9. When the piston rod of cylinder 4 moves upward, the cylinder connecting plate 3b rotates upward about the hinge axis of the swing arm connecting plate 3c and the swing arm hinge plate 9, and the bucket lid connecting plate 3a rotates downward about the hinge axis of the swing arm connecting plate 3c and the swing arm hinge plate 9.

[0055] To ensure a robust connection and reduce assembly steps, the bucket lid connecting plate 3a, cylinder connecting plate 3b, and swing arm connecting plate 3c are integrated into a single unit.

[0056] In order for cylinder 4 to better drive the lid 2 to move, two flip-top swing arms 3 are provided. Each flip-top swing arm 3 is provided with a swing arm hinge plate 9 on both sides. Two piston rod mounting plates 23 are connected between the two flip-top swing arms 3. A piston rod hinge plate 24 is connected between the two piston rod mounting plates 23. The piston rod of cylinder 4 is hinged to the piston rod hinge plate 24 through a fisheye joint 25.

[0057] The hinge structure of the flip arm 3 and the hinge plate 9: The hinge plate 9 is provided with a hinge shaft, and the flip arm 3 is rotatably mounted on the hinge shaft of the corresponding hinge plate 9.

[0058] The hinge structure of the piston rod of cylinder 4 and the piston rod hinge plate 24: There are two piston rod hinge plates 24, and the fisheye connector 25 is disposed between the two piston rod hinge plates 24. The piston rod hinge plate 24 is provided with a hinge shaft, and the fisheye connector 25 is fitted on the hinge shaft of the piston rod hinge plate 24.

[0059] Preferably, the barrel lid connecting plate 3a and the cylinder connecting plate 3b are arranged in parallel, and the swing arm connecting plate 3c is an inclined plate that gradually slopes upward from back to front.

[0060] Furthermore, the lid 2 is provided with an air inlet 12 for steam to enter the incubation tank 1 and a water inlet 13 for water to enter the incubation tank 1, such as... Figure 3 , 4 As shown. High-temperature steam is introduced into incubation tank 1 to sterilize it, providing a good environment for bean sprout incubation. Water is also introduced into incubation tank 1 to provide the necessary water for bean sprout incubation.

[0061] The structure of bucket lid 2: as follows Figure 3-6 As shown, the bucket lid 2 includes an outer lid 2a and an inner lid 2b. The air inlet 12 and water inlet 13 are both located on the inner lid 2b. An air pipe and a water pipe are connected between the outer lid 2a and the inner lid 2b. The outer lid 2a has an air inlet 14 connected to a steam generator and a water inlet 15 connected to a water tank. The air pipe connects the air inlet 14 and the air inlet 12, and the water pipe connects the water inlet 15 and the water inlet 13. The bucket lid 2 is divided into an outer lid 2a and an inner lid 2b. The outer lid 2a effectively protects the air pipe and water pipe, provides good insulation, and reduces heat loss.

[0062] Furthermore, a water pump is provided between the water tank and the water inlet 15.

[0063] Preferably, the steam generating device is a steam boiler or a steam generator. In this embodiment, the steam generating device is a steam generator.

[0064] Steam generated by the steam generator enters the incubation tank 1 through the air inlet 14, air pipe, and air inlet hole 12. Water in the water tank flows to the water inlet 15 through the water pump, and then enters the incubation tank 1 through the water pipe and water inlet hole 13.

[0065] For better sterilization and disinfection, there are two air inlets 12, which are located on the diagonal of the inner cover 2b. The air pipe includes a main air inlet pipe and two branch air inlets. One end of the main air inlet pipe is connected to the air inlet 14, and the other end is connected to the two branch air inlets. The branch air inlets are connected to the corresponding air inlets 12.

[0066] For better water output, four water inlets 13 are provided, located at the four corners of the rectangle. The water pipe includes a main water inlet pipe, two branch water inlets, and two branch water inlets. One end of the main water inlet pipe is connected to the water inlet 15, and the other two ends are connected to one end of the two branch water inlets. The two ends of the branch water inlets are connected to the middle of the corresponding branch water inlets, and the two ends of the branch water inlets are connected to the corresponding water inlet 13.

[0067] The mounting structure of the inner cover 2b and the outer cover 2a is as follows: Figure 3-6As shown, a bucket lid mounting plate 16 is provided above the inner lid 2b, and a second bucket lid mounting plate 17 is provided on the first bucket lid mounting plate 16. The second bucket lid mounting plate 17 is perpendicular to the first bucket lid mounting plate 16. The upper end of the first bucket lid mounting plate 16 extends out of the outer lid 2a and connects to the flip-top arm 3. The outer lid 2a is fixedly installed on the second bucket lid mounting plate 17. The structure is simple, easy to process and install, and the connection is firm and reliable.

[0068] For better connection, four bucket lid mounting plates 16 are provided, located at the four corners of the rectangle. Two bucket lid mounting plates 17 are connected between the two bucket lid mounting plates 16 on the front side and between the two bucket lid mounting plates 16 on the rear side. The two bucket lid mounting plates 16 on the left side are connected to the same flip-top swing arm 3, and the two bucket lid mounting plates 16 on the right side are connected to the same flip-top swing arm 3.

[0069] Installation structure of outer cover 2a and barrel lid mounting plate 2 17: The shank of the screw passes through the outer cover 2a and is screwed to the barrel lid mounting plate 2 17.

[0070] Installation structure of bucket lid mounting plate 16 and flip cover swing arm 3: The shank of the screw passes through bucket lid mounting plate 16 and is screwed to flip cover swing arm 3.

[0071] To facilitate observation of the bean sprout growth inside the incubation container 1, an observation window 18 is provided on the outer cover 2a, and an observation opening 19 corresponding to the position of the observation window 18 is provided on the inner cover 2b. A cover 20 is provided on the observation window 18, with one end of the cover 20 hinged to the outer cover 2a. A rotating arm 21 is provided on the cover 20, and a cylinder 22 is hinged to the outer cover 2a to drive the cover 20 to rotate around its hinge axis with the outer cover 2a. The piston rod of the cylinder 22 is hinged to the rotating arm 21. Covering the observation window 18 with the cover 2a can effectively prevent dust and other impurities from entering the incubation container 1 through the observation window 18, while also reducing air circulation. The cover 2a is driven by the cylinder 22 and the rotating arm 21, making it easy to open and close. Furthermore, the structure is simple and easy to process and install.

[0072] The hinge structure of cylinder 22: The outer cover 2a is provided with a mounting post 26, the mounting post 26 is provided with a hinge shaft, and cylinder 22 is rotatably mounted on the hinge shaft of the mounting post 26.

[0073] The hinge structure of the rotating arm 21 and the piston rod of the cylinder 22: The rotating arm 21 is L-shaped, with one end of the rotating arm 21 set on the cover 20 and the other end provided with a hinge shaft. The piston rod of the cylinder 22 is provided with a fisheye connector 27, which is fitted onto the hinge shaft of the rotating arm 21.

[0074] In order to prevent impurities above the inner cover 2b from entering the incubation bucket 1 through the observation port 19 and affecting the growth environment of the bean sprouts, a surrounding plate 28 is provided above the inner cover 2b and surrounds the observation port 19. The upper end of the surrounding plate 28 abuts against the outer cover 2a.

[0075] Furthermore, the outer cover 2a is provided with a second enclosure 29 surrounding the observation window 18, and the upper edge of the second enclosure 29 is folded outward to form a flange.

[0076] Installation structure of cover 2: The cover 20 is provided with a hinge shaft, the outer cover 2a is provided with a bearing seat, the bearing seat is provided with a bearing, and the bearing is mounted on the hinge shaft of the cover 20.

[0077] For better heat preservation, the inner cover 2b is covered with heat-insulating cotton on the side away from the incubation tank 1.

[0078] Installation structure of thermal insulation cotton: The thermal insulation cotton is glued to the inner cover 2b.

[0079] For better sealing, the edge of the inner cover 2b is wrapped with a U-shaped rubber strip.

[0080] The above embodiments are only one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the shape, structure and principle of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bean sprout hatching apparatus, characterized by: The utility model provides an incubation barrel (1) and mounting frame, which is provided with a barrel cover (2) for covering the incubation barrel (1), a flap swinging arm (3) and a cylinder (4) are hinged to the mounting frame, the flap swinging arm (3) comprises a barrel cover connecting plate (3a), a cylinder connecting plate (3b) and a swinging arm connecting plate (3c), the front end of the barrel cover connecting plate (3a) is connected with the barrel cover (2), and the rear end of the barrel cover connecting plate (3a) is connected with the front end of the swinging arm connecting plate (3c); the front end of the cylinder connecting plate (3b) is connected with the rear end of the swinging arm connecting plate (3c), and the rear end of the cylinder connecting plate (3b) is hinged with the piston rod of the cylinder (4); and the front end of the swinging arm connecting plate (3c) is higher than the rear end of the swinging arm connecting plate (3c).

2. The bean sprout hatching apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The mounting frame comprises two vertical plates (5), the upper connecting pipe (6) and the lower connecting pipe (7) are connected between the two vertical plates (5), the vertical pipe (8) is connected between the upper connecting pipe (6) and the lower connecting pipe (7), the swinging arm hinge plate (9) is arranged vertically above the upper connecting pipe (6), and the flap swinging arm (3) is hinged to the swinging arm hinge plate (9).

3. A bean sprout hatching apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The cylinder (4) is provided with two vertical pipes (8), the cylinder mounting plate (10) is connected between the two vertical pipes (8), the hinge seat (11) is arranged above the cylinder mounting plate (10), the piston rod of the cylinder (4) is arranged upwards, and the lower end of the cylinder (4) is hinged to the hinge seat (11).

4. The bean sprout hatching apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The rear end of the swinging arm connecting plate (3c) is hinged to the swinging arm hinge plate (9).

5. The bean sprout hatching apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The barrel cover connecting plate (3a) and the cylinder connecting plate (3b) are arranged in parallel, and the swinging arm connecting plate (3c) is an inclined plate gradually inclined upwards from the rear to the front.

6. The bean sprout hatching apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The barrel cover (2) is provided with the gas inlet hole (12) for steam to enter the incubation barrel (1) and the water inlet hole (13) for water to enter the incubation barrel (1).

7. A bean sprout germination apparatus according to claim 6, wherein: The barrel cover (2) comprises the outer cover (2a) and the inner cover (2b), the gas inlet hole (12) and the water inlet hole (13) are arranged on the inner cover (2b), the gas pipe and the water pipe are arranged between the outer cover (2a) and the inner cover (2b), the gas inlet (14) connected with the steam generating device and the water inlet (15) connected with the water tank are arranged on the outer cover (2a), the gas pipe is connected with the gas inlet (14) and the gas inlet hole (12), and the water pipe is connected with the water inlet (15) and the water inlet hole (13).

8. A bean sprout germination apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: The inner cover (2b) is provided with the barrel cover mounting plate one (16), the barrel cover mounting plate two (17) is arranged on the barrel cover mounting plate one (16), the barrel cover mounting plate two (17) is arranged perpendicularly to the barrel cover mounting plate one (16), the upper end of the barrel cover mounting plate one (16) extends out of the outer cover (2a) and is connected with the flap swinging arm (3), and the outer cover (2a) is fixedly mounted on the barrel cover mounting plate two (17).

9. The bean sprout hatching apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: The outer cover (2a) is provided with an observation window (18), the inner cover (2b) is provided with an observation port (19) corresponding to the position of the observation window (18), the observation window (18) is provided with a cover (20), one end of the cover (20) is hinged to the outer cover (2a), the cover (20) is provided with a rotating arm (21), the outer cover (2a) is hinged with a cylinder (22) for driving the cover (20) to rotate around the hinge shaft of the outer cover (2a), the piston rod of the cylinder (22) is hinged to the rotating arm (21).

10. The bean sprout hatching apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: The inner cover (2b) is wrapped with thermal insulation cotton away from the incubation barrel (1).