Intestinal flora cultivation device convenient to clean

By introducing a partition and a transparent PVC top cover into the gut microbiota cultivation device, the problem of microbial contamination between multiple culture dishes is solved, achieving efficient microbial cultivation and ease of operation.

CN224091852UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07GUANGDONG ZHONGMIN PHARM TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-19
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing gut microbiota culture devices are prone to cross-contamination between multiple culture dishes, which affects the culture results.

Method used

A gut microbiota cultivation device with partitions was designed. The partitions divide the interior of the cultivation chamber into independent spaces, and the spacing between the partitions can be adjusted to accommodate culture dishes of different sizes. Combined with a transparent PVC top cover and a sealing cap structure, cross-contamination of the microbiota is avoided.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids cross-contamination between microbial communities, improves the accuracy and safety of culture, and is adaptable to culture dishes of different sizes, increasing the ease and flexibility of operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intestinal flora cultivation device convenient to clean, and relates to the technical field of microbial culture, the intestinal flora cultivation device comprises a cultivation bin, a top cover, a partition plate and a bottom plate, the top of the cultivation bin is provided with the top cover, the top surface of the top cover is provided with two circular hole grooves, and the two circular hole grooves are used for taking and placing a culture dish; a first sealing cover and a second sealing cover are connected into a hole groove in the top of the top cover in a sealed mode, when the device is used, a plurality of partition plates are arranged in the cultivation bin, the interior of the cultivation bin can be divided into a plurality of spaces through the partition plates, and therefore a plurality of culture dishes can be placed; and thus, mutual cross contamination of florae in the culture dishes inside can be avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of microbial culture technology, specifically to an easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device. Background Technology

[0002] A search revealed a Chinese patent publication number CN210711541U that discloses an easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation box. The heating wires arranged in a striped pattern inside the culture dish provide better heating efficiency for the residual bacteria in the dish, achieving a good sterilization effect and making it convenient for users. At the same time, two ultraviolet disinfection lamps are fixed to the underside of the cover plate by bolts, which can also provide double sterilization for the residual bacteria in the culture dish. However, when cultivating multiple bacterial groups, the lack of a partition makes it easy for bacteria from multiple different culture dishes to contaminate each other in the same space, thus affecting the cultivation of intestinal flora. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device, which solves the problem mentioned in the background art of easy contamination between flora when culturing multiple culture dishes.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device, comprising a cultivation chamber, a top cover, a partition, and a bottom plate. The cultivation chamber is topped with a top cover, the top surface of which has two circular slots for placing and removing culture dishes. A first sealing cover and a second sealing cover are sealed inside the slots of the top cover, and both the first and second sealing covers have protrusions attached to their tops for easy removal. The cultivation chamber is equipped with a partition, one end of which is rotatably connected to a connecting shaft, and the top end of the connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the center point of the bottom of the top cover. The bottom end of the connecting shaft is welded to the bottom plate. The bottom plate is located at the bottom of the cultivation chamber, and the surface of the bottom plate is in close contact with the bottom of the cultivation chamber.

[0005] Preferably, the outer side of the cultivation chamber is threadedly connected to a threaded rod, one bottom end of the threaded rod is fixedly installed to the four ends of the base plate, and one top end of the threaded rod is threadedly connected to a fastener.

[0006] Preferably, both the top cover and the incubation chamber are made of transparent PVC material, and the two circular slots on the top of the top cover are of different sizes, which makes it easy to observe the position of the partition and thus facilitates the adjustment of the size of the internal partition space. The top of the partition fits snugly against the top cover.

[0007] Preferably, four partitions are provided, and the four partitions are distributed in a ring shape along the axis of rotation. One end of each partition is in close contact with the inner wall of the cultivation chamber and makes sliding contact.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom plate has micropores evenly distributed on its surface, and a drying block is provided at the bottom of the bottom plate. The drying block is embedded in the base in a ring-shaped pattern with equal spacing. The bottom plate protrudes slightly in the middle, and the surface of the protruding part is provided with a rubber coating, which is used to adhere to the bottom of the partition while maintaining adhesion to the bottom of the cultivation chamber.

[0009] Preferably, the base has six grooves inside, each corresponding to a drying block, and the drying blocks are tightly fitted to the bottom of the base plate. The top outer side of the base is threaded to the bottom of the base plate. When the device does not require a drying function, only a circular sealing gasket needs to be placed between the base plate and the base.

[0010] This invention provides an easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] (1) The intestinal flora cultivation device that is easy to clean. When the device is in use, multiple partitions are set inside the cultivation chamber, which can divide the inside of the cultivation chamber into multiple spaces for placing multiple culture dishes. This helps to avoid cross-contamination between the flora of each culture dish. At the same time, by loosening the fasteners, the bottom plate can be released from the pressure on the bottom of the partition, and the distance between the various baffles inside the cultivation chamber can be adjusted by the holes and slots on the top of the top cover, so that culture dishes of different sizes can be placed. By rotating the top cover, the holes and slots on the top of the bottom cover can be moved to the designated culture dish, so that the culture dish inside the cultivation chamber can be easily removed.

[0012] (2) The easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device has a small hole groove on the surface of the base plate that is connected to the inside of the base. A drying block is placed inside the base, which can dehumidify the inside of the cultivation chamber and keep it dry, thus avoiding excessive humidity from affecting the flora. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first sealing cap structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram, 1. Incubation chamber; 2. Top cover; 3. First sealing cover; 4. Second sealing cover; 5. Protrusion; 6. Partition; 7. Connecting shaft; 8. Base plate; 9. Threaded rod; 10. Fastener; 11. Drying block; 12. Base. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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.

[0020] Example 1:

[0021] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: an easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device, including a cultivation chamber 1, a top cover 2, a partition 6, and a bottom plate 8. The top cover 2 is provided on the top of the cultivation chamber 1. Two circular slots are formed on the top surface of the top cover 2 for placing and removing culture dishes. A first sealing cover 3 and a second sealing cover 4 are sealed inside the slots on the top of the top cover 2. Both the first sealing cover 3 and the second sealing cover 4 have protrusions 5 glued to their tops for easy removal. The partition 6 is provided inside the cultivation chamber 1. One end of the partition 6 is rotatably connected to a connecting shaft 7, and the top end of the connecting shaft 7 is rotatably connected to the center point of the bottom of the top cover 2. The bottom end of the connecting shaft 7 is welded to the bottom plate 8. The bottom plate 8 is located at the bottom of the cultivation chamber 1, and the surface of the bottom plate 8 is in close contact with the bottom of the cultivation chamber 1. The outside of the cultivation chamber 1 is threadedly connected to a threaded rod 9. The bottom end of the threaded rod 9 is fixedly installed to the four ends of the bottom plate 8, and the top end of the threaded rod 9 is threaded to a fastener 10. The connection is made of transparent PVC material for both the top cover 2 and the incubation chamber 1. The top cover 2 has two circular slots of different sizes. There are four partitions 6 arranged in a ring along the axis of rotation. One end of each partition 6 is in close contact with the inner wall of the incubation chamber 1. When in use, the partitions 6 inside the incubation chamber 1 divide the interior into multiple spaces for placing multiple culture dishes. This helps to prevent cross-contamination of the microbial communities in the culture dishes. By loosening the fasteners 10, the bottom plate 8 can be released from the pressure on the bottom of the partition. The spacing between the partitions inside the incubation chamber 1 can be adjusted through the slots on the top of the top cover 2, allowing for the placement of culture dishes of various sizes. By rotating the top cover 2, the slots on the top of the bottom cover can be moved above the designated culture dish, making it easy to remove the culture dish from the incubation chamber 1.

[0022] Example 2:

[0023] This utility model provides a technical solution: an easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device. The bottom plate 8 has micropores evenly distributed on its surface, and a drying block 11 is provided at the bottom of the bottom plate 8. The drying block 11 is embedded in the base 12 in a ring-shaped and equally spaced manner. The base 12 has six grooves inside, each corresponding to one of the six drying blocks 11. The drying blocks 11 are tightly fitted to the bottom of the bottom plate 8. The top outer side of the base 12 is threadedly connected to the bottom of the bottom plate 8. By providing micropores and grooves on the surface of the bottom plate 8 and communicating with the inside of the base 12, and by placing the drying blocks 11 inside the base 12, the drying blocks 11 can dehumidify the inside of the cultivation chamber 1, keeping it dry and avoiding excessive humidity from affecting the flora.

[0024] Working Principle: During operation, the device effectively divides the interior of the culture chamber 1 into multiple independent spaces using several partitions 6, each capable of holding a variety of culture dishes. This design helps prevent cross-contamination between the microbial communities in the different culture dishes, ensuring the accuracy and safety of the experiment. Simultaneously, by loosening the fasteners 10, the base plate 8 can be released from its pressure on the bottom of the partitions. This allows the spacing between the partitions within the culture chamber 1 to be adjusted via the slots in the top cover 2, accommodating and accommodating culture dishes of various sizes, thus increasing the device's flexibility and applicability. By rotating the top cover 2, the slots at the top of the bottom cover can be moved above the designated culture dish, making it easy to remove the culture dish inside the culture chamber 1 and improving the convenience of operation. In addition, the device has tiny slots on the surface of the bottom plate 8 that communicate with the inside of the base 12. By placing a drying block 11 inside the base 12, the drying block 11 can dehumidify the inside of the culture chamber 1, keeping it dry. The use of the drying block 11 can effectively prevent excessive humidity from affecting the microbial community and maintain the stability of the culture environment. Furthermore, the overall structure is modular, which facilitates internal cleaning.

[0025] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0026] 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. An easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device, characterized in that: The system includes a culture chamber (1), a top cover (2), a partition (6), and a bottom plate (8). The top cover (2) is provided on the top of the culture chamber (1). The top surface of the top cover (2) has two circular slots for placing and removing culture dishes. The top slots of the top cover (2) are sealed with a first sealing cover (3) and a second sealing cover (4). The top of the first sealing cover (3) and the second sealing cover (4) are both attached with protrusions (5) for easy handling. The partition (6) is provided inside the culture chamber (1). One end of the partition (6) is rotatably connected to a connecting shaft (7). The top end of the connecting shaft (7) is rotatably connected to the center point of the bottom of the top cover (2). The bottom end of the connecting shaft (7) is welded to the bottom plate (8). The bottom plate (8) is located at the bottom of the culture chamber (1), and the surface of the bottom plate (8) is tightly fitted to the bottom of the culture chamber (1).

2. The easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the cultivation chamber (1) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (9). The bottom end of the threaded rod (9) is fixedly installed to the four ends of the base plate (8). The top end of the threaded rod (9) is threadedly connected to the fastener (10).

3. The easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the top cover (2) and the cultivation chamber (1) are made of transparent PVC material, and the two circular slots on the top of the top cover (2) are of different sizes.

4. The easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The partition (6) is provided in four parts, and the four partitions (6) are distributed in a ring shape along the axis of rotation. One end of the partition (6) is in close contact with the inner wall of the cultivation chamber (1) and slides in contact.

5. The easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate (8) has micropores evenly distributed on its surface, and a drying block (11) is provided at the bottom of the base plate (8). The drying block (11) is embedded in the base (12) in a ring-shaped and equally spaced pattern.

6. The easy-to-clean intestinal flora cultivation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base (12) has six grooves inside, each corresponding to a drying block (11), and the drying block (11) is tightly fitted to the bottom of the base plate (8). The top outer side of the base (12) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the base plate (8).

Citation Information

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  • Intestinal flora incubator convenient to clean

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