Fermentation tank with anti-precipitation effect

Abstract

The utility model discloses a fermentation tank with an anti-precipitation effect, which relates to the technical field of fermentation tanks and comprises a fermentation tank main body, a top cover, a feed pipe, a gas delivery pipe and a limit ring, a discharge pipe is mounted at the bottom end of the fermentation tank main body, and an electric valve is mounted at a port of the discharge pipe of the fermentation tank main body. The electric valve is electrically connected with an external controller through a wire, and a stirring mechanism for preventing impurities from precipitating is arranged on the fermentation tank main body. According to the utility model, through the stirring mechanism, the inner wall of the fermentation tank main body can be scraped and guided while materials are stirred and sterile air is conveyed, so that the adhesion and precipitation of impurities are effectively avoided, and the flowing and uniformity of the materials in the fermentation process are effectively improved; therefore, the mass transfer and heat transfer efficiency of the materials in the fermentation process can be further improved, and the energy consumption required in the use process of the fermentation tank main body is effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fermentation tank technology, specifically a fermentation tank with anti-sedimentation effect. Background Technology

[0002] Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins. The production of amino acids requires fermentation in fermentation tanks. Fermentation tanks can provide a suitable growth environment and conditions during the fermentation process, and provide sufficient sterile air according to the fermentation status. This provides sufficient oxygen for microorganisms to carry out aerobic respiration, so as to promote the metabolism and reproduction of microorganisms and achieve efficient, stable and controllable production of amino acids.

[0003] During the use of existing fermenters, impurities are generated due to the accumulation of various metabolic products of microorganisms. These impurities, which adhere to the inner wall of the fermenter and settle inside, hinder mass transfer and increase thermal resistance, thereby reducing the effectiveness of cooling or heating and increasing the energy consumption of the fermenter. In order to further improve the efficiency of mass and heat transfer during the fermentation process and reduce the energy consumption required during the use of the fermenter, a fermenter with anti-sedimentation effect is provided, which can eliminate the drawbacks of existing devices. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fermenter with anti-sedimentation effect to solve the problems in the background art.

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

[0006] A fermenter with anti-settling effect includes a fermenter body, a top cover installed at the top of the fermenter body, a feed pipe installed at the top of the top cover, the inner cavity of the feed pipe communicating with the inner cavity of the fermenter body, a gas supply pipe provided above the top cover, a limit ring fixedly connected to the outer wall of the gas supply pipe, the gas supply pipe being located above one end of the feed pipe, a discharge pipe installed at the bottom of the fermenter body, an electric valve installed at the port of the discharge pipe, the electric valve being electrically connected to an external controller via a wire, and a stirring mechanism provided on the fermenter body for preventing impurities from settling.

[0007] Based on the above technical solutions, this utility model also provides the following optional technical solutions:

[0008] In one alternative embodiment, the stirring mechanism includes:

[0009] The first stirring component is installed on the main body of the fermenter;

[0010] The first stirring assembly includes:

[0011] A stirring rod is installed inside the main body of the fermenter, extending to the outside of the top cover. The stirring rod is located below the gas supply pipe and is rotatably connected to the top cover. Multiple sets of stirring plates are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring rod at equal intervals around its circumference.

[0012] The stirring rod is equipped with a flow guiding component.

[0013] In one alternative embodiment, the flow guiding component includes:

[0014] Two fixed brackets are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring rod. The two fixed brackets are located above and below multiple sets of stirring plates respectively. Multiple spiral scrapers are fixedly connected circumferentially at equal intervals between the two fixed brackets. The multiple spiral scrapers are all located on the outside of the multiple sets of stirring plates and are in contact with the inner wall of the fermenter body.

[0015] The stirring rod is equipped with a second stirring component.

[0016] In one alternative embodiment: the second stirring assembly includes:

[0017] A connecting cylinder is located below the stirring rod. Multiple arc-shaped scrapers are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting cylinder at equal intervals around its circumference. The outer walls of the multiple arc-shaped scrapers are in contact with the inner wall of the bottom end of the fermentation tank. Gas delivery grooves are opened inside the multiple arc-shaped scrapers. The gas delivery grooves are interconnected with the inner cavity of the connecting cylinder. Multiple nozzles are installed at one end of the multiple arc-shaped scrapers. Exhaust holes are opened at the ends of the arc-shaped scrapers located at the nozzles. The inner cavities of the exhaust holes are interconnected with the inner cavities of the nozzles and the gas delivery grooves, respectively.

[0018] The connecting cylinder is equipped with a conveying component.

[0019] In one alternative: the conveying assembly is a connecting pipe fixedly connected to the top of the connecting cylinder, the connecting pipe extending to the outside of the top of the stirring rod, the connecting pipe being rotatably connected to the stirring rod, and the inner cavity of the connecting pipe communicating with the inner cavity of the connecting cylinder;

[0020] The connecting pipe is equipped with a support component.

[0021] In one alternative embodiment, the support component includes:

[0022] A support ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe. The support ring is slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the limiting ring. Multiple balls are circumferentially and equidistantly connected to the bottom end of the support ring. All of the multiple balls are in contact with the upper surface of the stirring rod.

[0023] The stirring rod is equipped with a transmission component.

[0024] In one alternative embodiment, the transmission assembly includes:

[0025] A bevel gear ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring rod. The bevel gear ring is located above the top cover, and a bevel gear is meshed with the outer wall of the bevel gear ring.

[0026] A drive assembly is provided on the top cover.

[0027] In one alternative embodiment, the driving component includes:

[0028] A support plate is fixedly connected to the top of the top cover. The support plate is located at the end of the bevel gear away from the stirring rod. A motor is installed at the end of the support plate away from the bevel gear. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the bevel gear.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0030] This invention, through its stirring mechanism, can simultaneously stir the materials and transport sterile air while scraping and guiding the inner wall of the fermenter body. This effectively prevents the adhesion and sedimentation of impurities and improves the flow and uniformity of materials during fermentation. Consequently, it can further enhance the efficiency of mass and heat transfer during fermentation, thereby effectively reducing the energy consumption required during the use of the fermenter body. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fermenter body of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring mechanism of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gas delivery channel structure of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the diagram.

[0036] Figure reference numerals: 1. Fermentation tank body; 201. Motor; 202. Stirring plate; 203. Stirring rod; 204. Arc-shaped scraper; 205. Connecting cylinder; 206. Nozzle; 207. Spiral scraper; 208. Fixing frame; 209. Gas delivery channel; 2010. Support ring; 2011. Ball bearing; 2012. Connecting pipe; 2013. Bevel gear ring; 2014. Bevel gear; 2015. Support plate; 3. Top cover; 4. Feed pipe; 5. Discharge pipe; 6. Gas delivery pipe; 7. Limiting ring. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0038] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, a fermenter with anti-settling effect includes a fermenter body 1, a top cover 3 installed at the top of the fermenter body 1, a feed pipe 4 installed at the top of the top cover 3, the inner cavity of the feed pipe 4 communicating with the inner cavity of the fermenter body 1, a gas supply pipe 6 provided above the top cover 3, a limit ring 7 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the gas supply pipe 6, the gas supply pipe 6 located above one end of the feed pipe 4, a discharge pipe 5 installed at the bottom of the fermenter body 1, an electric valve installed at the port of the discharge pipe 5 on the fermenter body 1, the electric valve being electrically connected to an external controller via a wire, and a stirring mechanism for preventing impurities from settling on the fermenter body 1;

[0039] In this embodiment, during use, the material to be fermented is discharged into the inner cavity of the fermentation tank body 1 through the feed pipe 4. During this process, the material can be stirred by the stirring mechanism, thereby effectively improving the uniformity of the material during transportation. At the same time, the material at the bottom of the inner cavity of the fermentation tank body 1 is guided to the upper part of the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1, and the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1 is scraped, thereby effectively preventing impurities generated by fermentation from adhering to the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1.

[0040] At this time, through the stirring mechanism, sterile air can be evenly discharged into the inner cavity of the fermenter body 1 by the gas supply pipe 6, and the thrust generated when the sterile air is discharged will scrape the bottom of the inner wall of the fermenter body 1. This can provide sufficient oxygen to the microorganisms while avoiding the precipitation of impurities during the fermentation process, thereby further improving the efficiency of mass and heat transfer of materials during the fermentation process, and effectively reducing the energy consumption required during the use of the fermenter body 1.

[0041] When the material has finished fermenting, the electric valve is opened by an external controller, so that the fermented material can be transported to the subsequent device for further processing through the discharge pipe 5.

[0042] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the stirring mechanism includes: a first stirring component disposed on the fermenter body 1;

[0043] The first stirring assembly includes: a stirring rod 203 disposed inside the fermenter body 1, the stirring rod 203 extending to the outside of the top of the top cover 3, the stirring rod 203 being located below the gas supply pipe 6, the stirring rod 203 being rotatably connected to the top cover 3, and multiple sets of stirring plates 202 being fixedly connected circumferentially at equal intervals to the outer wall of the stirring rod 203.

[0044] A flow guiding component is provided on the stirring rod 203;

[0045] The flow guiding component includes two fixed frames 208 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring rod 203. The two fixed frames 208 are located above and below the multiple sets of stirring plates 202 respectively. Multiple spiral scrapers 207 are fixedly connected circumferentially between the two fixed frames 208. The multiple spiral scrapers 207 are all located on the outside of the multiple sets of stirring plates 202. The multiple spiral scrapers 207 are in contact with the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1. Through the cooperation of the first stirring component and the flow guiding component, while stirring the material, the wall scraping and flow guiding can prevent impurities from adhering to the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1, and guide the material at the bottom of the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1 to the top, thereby effectively improving the flow and uniformity of the material during the fermentation process.

[0046] A second stirring component is provided on the stirring rod 203;

[0047] In one embodiment, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the second stirring assembly includes: a connecting cylinder 205 disposed below the stirring rod 203; multiple arc-shaped scrapers 204 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting cylinder 205 at equal intervals around the circumference; the outer walls of the multiple arc-shaped scrapers 204 are in contact with the inner wall of the bottom end of the fermentation tank body 1; gas delivery grooves 209 are opened inside the multiple arc-shaped scrapers 204; the gas delivery grooves 209 are interconnected with the inner cavity of the connecting cylinder 205; multiple nozzles 206 are installed at one end of the multiple arc-shaped scrapers 204; exhaust holes are opened at the ends of the arc-shaped scrapers 204 located at the nozzles 206; the inner cavities of the exhaust holes are interconnected with the inner cavities of the nozzles 206 and the gas delivery grooves 209, respectively.

[0048] A conveying assembly is provided on the connecting cylinder 205;

[0049] The conveying component is a connecting pipe 2012 fixedly connected to the top of the connecting cylinder 205. The connecting pipe 2012 extends to the outside of the top of the stirring rod 203. The connecting pipe 2012 is rotatably connected to the stirring rod 203. The inner cavity of the connecting pipe 2012 is in communication with the inner cavity of the connecting cylinder 205.

[0050] A support assembly is provided on the connecting pipe 2012;

[0051] The support assembly includes: a support ring 2010 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe 2012, the support ring 2010 slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the limiting ring 7, and a plurality of balls 2011 rotatably connected to the bottom end of the support ring 2010 at equal intervals in the circumference. The plurality of balls 2011 are in contact with the upper surface of the stirring rod 203. Through the cooperation of the second stirring assembly, the conveying assembly and the support assembly, the inner wall of the bottom end of the fermenter body 1 can be scraped by the thrust generated when sterile air is discharged, thereby effectively preventing the sedimentation of impurities.

[0052] A transmission assembly is provided on the stirring rod 203;

[0053] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the transmission assembly includes: a bevel gear ring 2013 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring rod 203, the bevel gear ring 2013 being located above the top cover 3, and a bevel gear 2014 meshing with the outer wall of the bevel gear ring 2013;

[0054] A drive assembly is provided on the top cover 3;

[0055] The drive assembly includes a support plate 2015 fixedly connected to the top of the top cover 3. The support plate 2015 is located at the end of the bevel gear 2014 away from the stirring rod 203. A motor 201 is installed at the end of the support plate 2015 away from the bevel gear 2014. The output end of the motor 201 is fixedly connected to the bevel gear 2014. Through the cooperation of the transmission assembly and the drive assembly, rotational power can be provided to the stirring rod 203.

[0056] The above embodiment discloses a fermenter with anti-sedimentation effect. In use, the material to be fermented is discharged into the inner cavity of the fermenter body 1 through the feed pipe 4. During this process, the motor 201 drives the bevel gear 2014 to rotate. At this time, the bevel gear ring 2013 drives the stirring rod 203 to rotate under the meshing of the bevel gear 2014. At the same time, multiple sets of stirring plates 202 can stir the material under the drive of the stirring rod 203, thereby effectively improving the uniformity of the material during transportation. Meanwhile, the two fixed frames 208 drive multiple spiral scrapers 207 to move under the drive of the stirring rod 203. In this way, the material at the bottom of the inner cavity of the fermenter body 1 can be guided to the upper part of the inner wall of the fermenter body 1 through the multiple spiral scrapers 207, and the inner wall of the fermenter body 1 can be scraped. This can effectively prevent impurities generated by fermentation from adhering to the inner wall of the fermenter body 1.

[0057] At this time, sterile air is supplied to the inner cavity of the connecting pipe 2012 through the gas supply pipe 6. At the same time, the sterile air in the inner cavity of the connecting pipe 2012 can be discharged into the inner cavity of the gas supply trough 209 through the connecting cylinder 205. At this time, the sterile air in the inner cavity of the gas supply trough 209 can be discharged into the inner cavity of the fermenter body 1 through the exhaust port. During this process, the thrust generated by the nozzles 206 when discharging sterile air can cause the nozzles 206 to push the arc scraper 204 to move. At this time, the connecting cylinder 205 rotates in the opposite direction to the stirring rod 203 under the push of the multiple arc scrapers 204. At the same time, the multiple arc scrapers 204 scrape the bottom of the inner wall of the fermenter body 1. This can provide sufficient oxygen to the microorganisms while avoiding the precipitation of impurities during the fermentation process, thereby further improving the efficiency of mass and heat transfer of materials during the fermentation process, and effectively reducing the energy consumption required during the use of the fermenter body 1.

[0058] Meanwhile, under the drive of the connecting tube 205, the connecting tube 2012 drives the support ring 2010 to rotate along the outer wall of the limiting ring 7. At this time, multiple balls 2011 roll along the upper surface of the stirring rod 203 under the drive of the support ring 2010, thereby effectively reducing the friction between the support ring 2010 and the stirring rod 203.

[0059] When the material has completed fermentation, the electric valve is opened by an external controller, so that the fermented material can be transported to the subsequent device for further processing through the discharge pipe 5.

[0060] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A fermenter with anti-sedimentation effect, comprising a fermenter body (1), a top cover (3) installed on the top of the fermenter body (1), a feed pipe (4) installed on the top of the top cover (3), the inner cavity of the feed pipe (4) communicating with the inner cavity of the fermenter body (1), a gas supply pipe (6) provided above the top cover (3), a limit ring (7) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the gas supply pipe (6), the gas supply pipe (6) located above one end of the feed pipe (4), a discharge pipe (5) installed at the bottom of the fermenter body (1), an electric valve installed at the port of the discharge pipe (5) of the fermenter body (1), the electric valve being electrically connected to an external controller via a wire, characterized in that, The fermenter body (1) is equipped with a stirring mechanism to prevent impurities from settling.

2. A fermenter with anti-sedimentation effect according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring mechanism includes: a first stirring component disposed on the fermenter body (1); The first stirring assembly includes: a stirring rod (203) disposed inside the fermenter body (1), the stirring rod (203) extending to the outside of the top of the top cover (3), the stirring rod (203) being located below the gas supply pipe (6), the stirring rod (203) being rotatably connected to the top cover (3), and multiple sets of stirring plates (202) being fixedly connected equidistantly to the outer wall of the stirring rod (203); The stirring rod (203) is equipped with a flow guiding component.

3. A fermenter with anti-sedimentation effect according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flow guiding component includes: two fixed frames (208) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring rod (203), the two fixed frames (208) being located above and below the multiple sets of stirring plates (202) respectively, and multiple spiral scrapers (207) being fixedly connected circumferentially at equal intervals between the two fixed frames (208), the multiple spiral scrapers (207) being located on the outside of the multiple sets of stirring plates (202), and the multiple spiral scrapers (207) being in contact with the inner wall of the fermenter body (1); A second stirring component is provided on the stirring rod (203).

4. A fermenter with anti-sedimentation effect according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second stirring assembly includes: a connecting cylinder (205) disposed below the stirring rod (203), wherein multiple arc-shaped scrapers (204) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting cylinder (205) at equal intervals around the periphery, the outer walls of the multiple arc-shaped scrapers (204) are in contact with the inner wall of the bottom end of the fermentation tank body (1), and gas delivery grooves (209) are opened inside the multiple arc-shaped scrapers (204), the gas delivery grooves (209) are interconnected with the inner cavity of the connecting cylinder (205), multiple nozzles (206) are installed at one end of the multiple arc-shaped scrapers (204), and exhaust holes are opened at the ends of the arc-shaped scrapers (204) located at the nozzles (206), the inner cavities of the exhaust holes are interconnected with the inner cavities of the nozzles (206) and the gas delivery grooves (209); The connecting cylinder (205) is equipped with a conveying assembly.

5. A fermenter with anti-sedimentation effect according to claim 4, characterized in that, The conveying assembly is a connecting pipe (2012) fixedly connected to the top of the connecting cylinder (205). The connecting pipe (2012) extends through to the outside of the top of the stirring rod (203). The connecting pipe (2012) is rotatably connected to the stirring rod (203). The inner cavity of the connecting pipe (2012) is in communication with the inner cavity of the connecting cylinder (205). The connecting pipe (2012) is provided with a support component.

6. A fermenter with anti-sedimentation effect according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support assembly includes: a support ring (2010) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe (2012), the support ring (2010) being slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the limiting ring (7), and a plurality of balls (2011) being circumferentially equidistantly rotatably connected to the bottom end of the support ring (2010), and the plurality of balls (2011) being in contact with the upper surface of the stirring rod (203); A transmission assembly is provided on the stirring rod (203).

7. A fermenter with anti-sedimentation effect according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes: a bevel gear ring (2013) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring rod (203), the bevel gear ring (2013) being located above the top cover (3), and a bevel gear (2014) meshing with the outer wall of the bevel gear ring (2013); A drive assembly is provided on the top cover (3).

8. A fermenter with anti-sedimentation effect according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a support plate (2015) fixedly connected to the top of the top cover (3). The support plate (2015) is located at the end of the bevel gear (2014) away from the stirring rod (203). A motor (201) is installed at the end of the support plate (2015) away from the bevel gear (2014). The output end of the motor (201) is fixedly connected to the bevel gear (2014).

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