Fermentation tank for fungus cultivation

By introducing heat preservation and mixing components into the fungal fermentation tank, the problem of uneven fermentation temperature was solved, ensuring the uniformity of the fermentation process and the mixing effect, thus improving the quality of fungal cultivation.

CN224077364UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03CHONGQING QINONG ZHIKE AGRICULTURAL SERVICES CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-20
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the heat zone of the microbial fermentation tank is broken up, resulting in uneven fermentation temperature and affecting the overall uniformity of fermentation.

Method used

The design incorporates insulation and mixing components, including a hollow outer ring, a guide hollow plate, and a servo motor-driven auger plate. Hot liquid is introduced and discharged through the guide hollow plate, and the auger plate's tumbling and mixing ensures uniform temperature and material mixing within the fermenter.

Benefits of technology

This resulted in more uniform temperature and material mixing within the fermentation tank, ensuring the effectiveness of microbial fermentation and improving the overall quality of fermentation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of feed production, in particular to a fermentation tank for fungus cultivation, which comprises a fermentation tank body, the surface of the fermentation tank body is fixedly connected with a plurality of support frames, and the plurality of support frames are annularly and uniformly distributed along the surface of the fermentation tank body; the fermentation mechanism is mounted on the surface of the fermentation tank body, and the surface of the fermentation mechanism extends into the fermentation tank body; wherein the fermentation mechanism comprises a heat preservation assembly mounted on the surface of the fermentation tank body; according to the device, the heat of a fungus medium cultivated in the fermentation tank body can be maintained under the action of the heat preservation assembly, liquid can uniformly flow through the interior of a guide hollow plate through a built-in plate arranged on the inner wall of an internal water separation ring, and the guide hollow plate can guide heat into the fermentation tank body to cultivate fermentation fungi; the fungi are kept at a proper temperature, and the fungi in the fermentation tank body are fermented more uniformly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feed production, and in particular to a fermentation tank for cultivating fungi. Background Technology

[0002] Strict quality control and testing are required in feed production. This involves multiple stages, including receiving, storing, cleaning, crushing, batching, mixing, pelleting, cooling, grading and sieving, and packaging of raw materials. It also involves monitoring and adjusting various process parameters throughout the production process.

[0003] Adding probiotics to feed has many benefits for animal husbandry. Probiotics can inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and increase the number of beneficial bacteria, thereby improving the balance of intestinal flora and maintaining the intestinal health of animals.

[0004] Edible fungi fermentation tanks are fermentation facilities and equipment used for the production of liquid spawn from the mycelium of edible and medicinal fungi. They utilize the principle of biological fermentation to provide optimal nutrition, pH, temperature, and oxygen supply for mycelial growth, enabling the mycelium to grow rapidly and multiply quickly, reaching a certain number of mycelial balls in a short period of time to complete a fermentation cycle.

[0005] A search of existing technologies revealed a device for fermenting nutrient solution for *Agaricus bisporus*, with publication number CN221488555U. This device uses a wedge block to drive a connecting rod to move left and right, which in turn drives a support plate to move left and right. The support plate moves left and right while rotating, which mixes the *Agaricus bisporus* nutrient solution and enables uniform fermentation. However, during the mixing process, the internal heat zones are broken up, and high-heat zones come into contact with low-heat zones, which can lead to deviations in maintaining the fermentation temperature and affect the overall uniformity of fermentation.

[0006] Therefore, a fermenter for fungal cultivation is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fermentation tank for fungal cultivation to solve the above-mentioned problems. This improves the situation where the heat zone is broken up, and high-heat areas come into contact with low-heat areas, which leads to deviations in maintaining the fermentation temperature and affects the overall uniformity of fermentation.

[0008] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: a fermentation tank for fungal cultivation, comprising: a fermentation tank body, wherein multiple support frames are fixedly connected to the surface of the fermentation tank body, and the multiple support frames are evenly distributed in a ring along the surface of the fermentation tank body; a fermentation mechanism, wherein the fermentation mechanism is installed on the surface of the fermentation tank body, and the surface of the fermentation mechanism extends into the interior of the fermentation tank body; wherein the fermentation mechanism includes a heat preservation component installed on the surface of the fermentation tank body, the surface of the heat preservation component extends into the interior of the fermentation tank body, a mixing component is provided inside the heat preservation component, the mixing component is located inside the fermentation tank body, the upper end of the mixing component extends through to the top of the fermentation tank body and is connected to a servo motor, and the servo motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fermentation tank body.

[0009] Preferably, the insulation component includes a hollow outer ring fitted around the outside of the fermentation tank. Two internal water-proof rings are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hollow outer ring, forming an inlet chamber. The side of the internal water-proof ring furthest from the inlet chamber forms an outlet chamber. An inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, communicating with the hollow outer ring, are fixedly connected to the surface of the hollow outer ring. Warm liquid is introduced into the inlet chamber through the inlet pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the mixing component includes a rotating shaft fixedly connected to the output shaft of a servo motor. A converging arc plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft, and an auger plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft. An outer sleeve is fixedly connected to the outer edge of the auger plate, and the longitudinal cross-section of the outer surface of the outer sleeve is wavy. The wavy design of the outer sleeve allows the material to recombine within different compression spaces, assisting in the mixing of the medium inside the fermentation tank during fermentation. Simultaneously, the guide hollow plates guide the material downwards, and the two sets of staggered guide hollow plates assist the mixing component in mixing the material, ensuring more uniform fermentation of the microorganisms.

[0011] Preferably, two sets of hollow guide plates are embedded and installed on the inner side of the hollow outer ring, and both sets of hollow guide plates are distributed in a ring shape along the surface of the fermentation tank.

[0012] Preferably, a drain pipe is embedded in the surface of the internal water-proof ring, the upper and lower ends of the drain pipe are connected to the adjacent drain chamber, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the interior of the drain pipe. Under the action of the drain pipe, liquid is drained to the outside through the water outlet pipe.

[0013] Preferably, an inner plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the inner water-proof ring, and the surface of the inner plate extends into the interior of the adjacent guide hollow plate. The inner plate, located on the inner wall of the inner water-proof ring, allows liquid to flow evenly through the interior of the guide hollow plate.

[0014] Preferably, the upper and lower guide hollow plates are staggered, with the surface of each guide hollow plate extending into the interior of the fermentation tank. This allows the guide hollow plates to direct heat into the fermentation tank for cultivating the fermenting bacteria, ensuring that the bacteria are maintained at an appropriate temperature.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. The above-mentioned fermentation tank for cultivating fungi can maintain the heat of the fungal medium cultivated inside the fermentation tank under the action of the heat preservation component. The device can make the liquid flow evenly through the interior of the guide hollow plate through the inner wall of the internal water-proof ring. The guide hollow plate can guide the heat to the inside of the fermentation tank to cultivate the fermenting fungi, ensure that the fungi are maintained at an appropriate temperature, and ensure that the fermentation of the fungi inside the fermentation tank is more uniform.

[0017] 2. By setting up a mixing component and a guide hollow plate, the bacteria can be evenly turned inside the fermentation tank under the action of the mixing component and the guide hollow plate. When the converging arc plate rotates, it pushes the bacteria at the bottom of the fermentation tank towards the direction of the rotation axis. The auger plate, together with the inner wall of the outer tube, conveys the bacteria upward. The outside of the outer tube causes the material to be re-overlapped. The two sets of staggered guide hollow plates assist the mixing component in mixing the material, ensuring that the bacteria ferment more evenly. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fermentation tank of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a partial explosion of the thermal insulation component of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the hybrid component of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Fermentation tank; 2. Support frame; 3. Fermentation mechanism; 31. Insulation component; 311. Hollow outer ring; 312. Internal water-proof ring; 313. Water inlet pipe; 314. Water outlet pipe; 315. Outlet pipe; 316. Guide hollow plate; 317. Internal plate; 32. Mixing component; 321. Rotating shaft; 322. Converging arc plate; 323. Screw plate; 324. Outer tube; 33. Servo motor. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] In practical implementation: such as Figure 1-4 As shown, a fermenter for fungal cultivation includes: a fermenter body 1, with multiple support frames 2 fixedly connected to the surface of the fermenter body 1, the multiple support frames 2 being evenly distributed in a ring along the surface of the fermenter body 1; a fermentation mechanism 3, which is installed on the surface of the fermenter body 1 and extends into the interior of the fermenter body 1; wherein, the fermentation mechanism 3 includes a heat preservation component 31 installed on the surface of the fermenter body 1, the surface of the heat preservation component 31 extending into the interior of the fermenter body 1, a mixing component 32 disposed on the inner side of the heat preservation component 31, the mixing component 32 being located inside the fermenter body 1, the upper end of the mixing component 32 penetrating to the top of the fermenter body 1 and connected to a servo motor 33, the servo motor 33 being fixedly connected to the upper end of the fermenter body 1.

[0025] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the heat preservation component 31 includes a hollow outer ring 311 fitted outside the fermentation tank 1. Two internal water-proof rings 312 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hollow outer ring 311. The two internal water-proof rings 312 are combined to form an inlet chamber. The side of the internal water-proof ring 312 away from the inlet chamber forms an outlet chamber. A water inlet pipe 313 and a water outlet pipe 314 communicating with the hollow outer ring 311 are fixedly connected to the surface of the hollow outer ring 311. Two sets of guide hollow plates 316 are embedded and installed on the inner side of the hollow outer ring 311. Both sets of guide hollow plates 316 are distributed in a ring shape along the surface of the fermentation tank 1.

[0026] An outlet pipe 315 is embedded in the surface of the internal water-proof ring 312. The upper and lower ends of the outlet pipe 315 are connected to the adjacent outlet chamber. The water outlet pipe 314 is connected to the interior of the outlet pipe 315. An inner plate 317 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the internal water-proof ring 312. The surface of the inner plate 317 extends into the interior of the adjacent guide hollow plate 316. The upper guide hollow plate 316 and the lower guide hollow plate 316 are staggered. The surface of the guide hollow plate 316 penetrates into the interior of the fermentation tank 1.

[0027] The device introduces warm liquid into the inlet chamber through the inlet pipe 313. The liquid flows into the guide hollow plate 316 through the two internal water-proof rings 312. The built-in plate 317 set on the inner wall of the internal water-proof rings 312 allows the liquid to flow evenly through the interior of the guide hollow plate 316. The guide hollow plate 316 can guide heat into the fermentation tank 1 to cultivate fermentation bacteria and ensure that the bacteria are maintained at an appropriate temperature. The liquid flowing through the guide hollow plate 316 flows into the outlet chamber and is discharged to the outside through the outlet pipe 314 by the outlet pipe 315.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the mixing component 32 includes a rotating shaft 321 fixedly connected to the output shaft of the servo motor 33. A gathering arc plate 322 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft 321. An auger plate 323 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft 321. An outer sleeve 324 is fixedly connected to the outer edge of the auger plate 323. The longitudinal cross-section of the outer surface of the outer sleeve 324 is wavy. The device is driven by the servo motor 33 to make the rotating shaft 321 rotate synchronously, thereby making the auger plate 323 and the gathering arc plate 322 rotate synchronously. When the gathering arc plate 322 rotates, it pushes the bacteria at the bottom of the fermentation tank 1 toward the rotating shaft 321.

[0029] Meanwhile, the auger plate 323, in conjunction with the inner wall of the outer sleeve 324, conveys the bacteria upwards, creating a uniform agitation effect inside the fermentation tank 1, ensuring the uniformity of the fermentation. At the same time, the bacteria are discharged and fall through the top of the outer sleeve 324, dispersing to the outside of the outer sleeve 324. The wavy design on the outside of the outer sleeve 324 allows the material to be re-stacking in different compression spaces, assisting the mixing of the medium inside the fermentation tank 1 during the fermentation process. Meanwhile, the guide hollow plate 316 guides the material downwards, and the two sets of staggered guide hollow plates 316 assist the mixing component 32 in mixing the material, ensuring more uniform fermentation of the bacteria.

[0030] In use, this invention introduces warm liquid into the inlet chamber through the inlet pipe 313. Two internal water-proof rings 312 assist the liquid in flowing into the guide hollow plate 316. An internal plate 317 on the inner wall of the internal water-proof rings 312 ensures the liquid flows evenly through the guide hollow plate 316. The guide hollow plate 316 directs heat into the fermentation tank 1, and the liquid flows into the outlet chamber through the outlet pipe 315, which then outlets it through the outlet pipe 314. The drive servo motor 33 drives the rotating shaft 3. 21. The auger plate 323 and the gathering arc plate 322 rotate synchronously. When the gathering arc plate 322 rotates, it pushes the bacteria at the bottom of the fermentation tank 1 towards the direction of the rotating shaft 321. The auger plate 323, together with the inner wall of the outer tube 324, conveys the bacteria upward and disperses them to the outside of the outer tube 324. The wavy design on the outside of the outer tube 324 allows the materials to be re-stacking in different compression spaces. The guide hollow plate 316 guides the materials downward. The two sets of staggered guide hollow plates 316 assist the mixing component 32 in mixing the materials, ensuring that the bacteria ferment more evenly.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A fermenter for cultivating fungi, characterized in that, include: Fermentation tank (1), and multiple support frames (2) are fixedly connected to the surface of the fermentation tank (1), and the multiple support frames (2) are evenly distributed in a ring along the surface of the fermentation tank (1); Fermentation mechanism (3) is installed on the surface of fermentation tank (1) and the surface of fermentation mechanism (3) extends into the interior of fermentation tank (1); The fermentation mechanism (3) includes a heat preservation component (31) installed on the surface of the fermentation tank (1). The surface of the heat preservation component (31) extends into the interior of the fermentation tank (1). A mixing component (32) is provided on the inner side of the heat preservation component (31). The mixing component (32) is located inside the fermentation tank (1). The upper end of the mixing component (32) extends through to the top of the fermentation tank (1) and is connected to a servo motor (33). The servo motor (33) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fermentation tank (1).

2. The fermenter for fungal cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat preservation component (31) includes a hollow outer ring (311) sleeved on the outside of the fermentation tank (1). Two internal water-proof rings (312) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hollow outer ring (311). The two internal water-proof rings (312) are combined to form an inlet chamber. The side of the internal water-proof ring (312) away from the inlet chamber forms an outlet chamber. A water inlet pipe (313) and a water outlet pipe (314) communicating with the hollow outer ring (311) are fixedly connected to the surface of the hollow outer ring (311).

3. The fermenter for fungal cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hybrid component (32) includes a rotating shaft (321) fixedly connected to the output shaft of a servo motor (33). A converging arc plate (322) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft (321). An auger plate (323) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft (321). An outer sleeve (324) is fixedly connected to the outer edge of the auger plate (323). The longitudinal cross-section of the outer surface of the outer sleeve (324) is wavy.

4. A fermenter for fungal cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two sets of guide hollow plates (316) are embedded in the inner side of the hollow outer ring (311), and the two sets of guide hollow plates (316) are distributed in a ring shape along the surface of the fermentation tank (1).

5. A fermenter for fungal cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the internal water-proof ring (312) is embedded with a drain pipe (315), the upper and lower ends of the drain pipe (315) are connected to the adjacent drain chamber, and the water outlet pipe (314) is connected to the interior of the drain pipe (315).

6. A fermenter for fungal cultivation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the inner water-proof ring (312) is fixedly connected to an inner plate (317), the surface of which extends into the interior of the adjacent guide hollow plate (316).

7. A fermenter for fungal cultivation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper guide hollow plate (316) and the lower guide hollow plate (316) are staggered, and the surface of the guide hollow plate (316) extends into the interior of the fermentation tank (1).

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