Fermentation tank with real-time monitoring function

Abstract

The fermentation tank with the real-time monitoring function comprises a feeding hopper, a fermentation batching tank, a primary mixing barrel, a material collecting box and a fermentation tank body, the primary mixing barrel is arranged on the top of the fermentation tank body, the fermentation batching tank is arranged on the outer side of the primary mixing barrel, a feeding sleeve is arranged on the top of the primary mixing barrel, and the material collecting box is arranged on the outer side of the primary mixing barrel. A motor is arranged at the top of the feeding sleeve through a motor base, a stirring rod is arranged in the fermentation tank main body, and the bottom of the fermentation tank main body is connected with a material collecting box in the middle of the top end of the supporting base through a discharging pipe. The primary mixing barrel is arranged at the top of the fermentation tank main body, the fermentation batching tank is arranged on the outer side of the primary mixing barrel, and the quantitative heads are arranged on the side of the bottom of the fermentation batching tank and can be connected with the primary mixing barrel through the guide heads, so that multiple ingredients can be conveniently and quantitatively added through the quantitative heads, and continuous and automatic mixing, fermentation and preparation are facilitated; a feeding hopper is arranged above the feeding sleeve, and feeding control of ingredients is facilitated through the feeding hopper.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fermentation tanks, specifically a fermentation tank with real-time monitoring function. Background Technology

[0002] A fermenter is an industrial device used for microbial fermentation. Its main body is typically a cylindrical structure made of stainless steel, with a volume ranging from 1 m³ to several hundred m³. In design and manufacturing, attention should be paid to a robust and rational structure, resistance to steam sterilization, a degree of operational flexibility, minimal internal attachments (to avoid dead zones), strong material and energy transfer performance, and the ability to be adjusted for easy cleaning and reduced contamination. It should be suitable for the production of various products and minimize energy consumption.

[0003] For example, the authorized patent with publication number CN221028445U (fermentation tank capable of automatically monitoring internal pressure) includes a fermentation tank body, with a coupling fixedly embedded on the upper surface of the fermentation tank body, and a motor base fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fermentation tank body. This device, through the installation of temperature monitoring sensors, pressure monitoring sensors, a monitoring main controller, and an alarm, can monitor the pressure and temperature inside the fermentation tank body. When the set values ​​are exceeded, the monitoring main controller and alarm will work together to trigger an alarm, facilitating safe operation of the fermentation tank. The device also heats the fermentation tank body through the control panel and heating elements, effectively maintaining the internal temperature for efficient fermentation. Furthermore, the installation of a servo motor, coupling, rotating shaft, stirring rod, support rod, and scraper allows for mixing and stirring of the materials inside the fermentation tank body, as well as cleaning of the inner wall, facilitating subsequent cleaning after effective fermentation.

[0004] The aforementioned existing fermentation tank feeding control is not convenient enough, and the fermentation ingredients cannot be separately allocated, the ingredients cannot be automatically added separately, the feeding control is not convenient enough, and the fermentation material cannot be monitored in real time during the fermentation process, and the fermented material cannot be collected. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fermenter with real-time monitoring function to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as inconvenient feeding control of fermenters, inability to separately allocate fermentation ingredients, inability to automatically add ingredients, inconvenient feeding control, inability to monitor fermentation materials in real time during the fermentation process, and inability to collect fermented materials.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fermenter with real-time monitoring function, comprising a feeding hopper, a fermentation batching tank, a primary mixing cylinder, a collection box, and a fermenter body. The primary mixing cylinder is located at the top of the fermenter body, and the fermentation batching tank is located outside the primary mixing cylinder. A feeding sleeve is located at the top of the primary mixing cylinder, and a motor is located at the top of the feeding sleeve via a motor mount. A stirring rod is located inside the fermenter body, and the bottom of the fermenter body is connected to the collection box at the top center of the support base via a discharge pipe.

[0007] In a further embodiment, the fermentation mixing tank includes a metering head, a feed guide head, and a liquid addition head;

[0008] The metering head is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple metering heads are evenly distributed on the bottom side of the fermentation mixing tank. The material guide head is located at the bottom of the metering head, and the liquid addition head is located on the top side of the fermentation mixing tank.

[0009] In a further embodiment, the feeding sleeve is provided with an integral feeding hopper on one side, and the feeding hopper is provided with a feeding port at its end. The feeding sleeve is connected to the inner cavity of the fermentation mixing tank.

[0010] In a further embodiment, the output shaft of the motor is connected to the end of the stirring rod, and the stirring rod is provided with a stirring impeller on its side.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the fermenter body includes a monitoring camera and a quantitative control valve;

[0012] There are two monitoring cameras, which are located on both sides of the inner cavity of the fermenter body. The quantitative control valve is located at the bottom discharge port of the fermenter body.

[0013] In a further embodiment, the support base is provided with mounting ears on both sides, and the corners of the mounting ears are provided with connections to the support feet.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. The fermentation tank of this utility model has a primary mixing cylinder on the top and a fermentation ingredient tank on the outside of the primary mixing cylinder. Multiple metering heads are provided on the bottom side of the fermentation ingredient tank. The metering heads can be connected to the primary mixing cylinder through the guide head, so that multiple ingredients can be added separately in a metered manner, which facilitates continuous automatic mixing and fermentation preparation. A feeding hopper is provided on the upper side of the feeding sleeve, which facilitates the feeding control of the ingredients.

[0016] 2. The fermentation tank of this utility model is equipped with monitoring cameras on both sides inside the main body. The fermentation process can be monitored in real time through the monitoring cameras, which can ensure the fermentation effect. A material collection box is provided at the top center of the support base, which facilitates the collection and storage of fermentation material. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fermenter with real-time monitoring function according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fermentation batching tank of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the support base of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the stirring rod of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of part A of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Motor; 2. Motor base; 3. Feed sleeve; 4. Feed hopper; 5. Fermentation batching tank; 6. Metering head; 7. Initial mixing cylinder; 8. Feed pipe; 9. Support base; 10. Collection box; 11. Guide head; 12. Mounting lug; 13. Stirring rod; 14. Monitoring camera; 15. Fermentation tank body. 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 of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-5This utility model provides an embodiment of a fermenter with real-time monitoring function, comprising a feed hopper 4, a fermentation mixing tank 5, a primary mixing cylinder 7, a collection box 10, and a fermenter body 15. The primary mixing cylinder 7 is located at the top of the fermenter body 15, and the fermentation mixing tank 5 is located outside the primary mixing cylinder 7. A feed sleeve 3 is located at the top of the primary mixing cylinder 7, and a motor 1 is mounted on the top of the feed sleeve 3 via a motor base 2. A stirring rod 13 is located inside the fermenter body 15, and the output shaft of the motor 1 is connected to the end of the stirring rod 13. The side of the stirring rod 13... Equipped with a stirring impeller, the stirring rod 13 is rotated by a motor 1 to mix and stir the fermentation process. The bottom of the fermentation tank body 15 is connected to the top center of the support base 9, the material collection box 10, through a feed pipe 8. The initial mixing cylinder 7 is used to initially mix the fermentation ingredients, the fermentation ingredient tank 5 is used to add ingredients during the fermentation process, the feed sleeve 3 facilitates the addition of ingredients, the motor base 2 facilitates the installation of the motor 1, the motor 1 drives the stirring rod 13 to rotate, and the material is guided into the material collection box 10 for collection through the feed pipe 8.

[0025] The fermentation mixing tank 5 includes a metering head 6, a feed guide head 11, and a liquid addition head. There are multiple metering heads 6, which are evenly distributed on the bottom side of the fermentation mixing tank 5. The feed guide head 11 is located at the bottom of the metering head 6, and the liquid addition head is located on the top side of the fermentation mixing tank 5. The metering head 6 is used to meter the material, and the liquid addition head is used to conveniently add the mixing solution into the fermentation mixing tank 5.

[0026] The feeding sleeve 3 has an integrated feeding hopper 4 on one side, and a feeding port is provided at the end of the feeding hopper 4. The feeding sleeve 3 is connected to the inner cavity of the fermentation and ingredient tank 5, and the material is fed through the feeding hopper 4.

[0027] The fermenter body 15 includes a monitoring camera 14 and a quantitative control valve; there are two monitoring cameras 14, which are located on both sides of the inner cavity of the fermenter body 15, and the quantitative control valve is located at the bottom discharge port of the fermenter body 15.

[0028] The support base 9 has mounting ears 12 on both sides. The corners of the mounting ears 12 are connected to the support feet, and the mounting ears 12 facilitate the installation of the support feet.

[0029] Working principle: During use, the fermentation material is added through the feed hopper 4 and introduced into the primary mixing cylinder 7 through the feed sleeve 3. The fermentation material is introduced into the primary mixing cylinder 7 through the guide head 11 by multiple metering heads 6 at the bottom of the fermentation mixing tank 5. The stirring rod 13 is driven by the motor 1 to rotate, so that the stirring rod 13 mixes and controls the internal mixing of the fermentation tank body 15, so that the fermentation can be controlled. The monitoring camera 14 is used to monitor the fermentation material in the fermentation tank body 15. The fermentation material is metered and introduced into the collection box 10 through the discharge pipe 8. The support base 9 is used to stably support and place the equipment. The motor base 2 facilitates the installation of the motor 1.

[0030] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention 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 essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A fermenter with real-time monitoring function comprising a feed hopper (4), a fermentation ingredient tank (5), a primary mixing cylinder (7), a material collecting box (10) and a fermenter main body (15), characterized in that: The fermentation tank body (15) is provided with a primary mixing cylinder (7) at the top, and a fermentation batching tank (5) is provided on the outside of the primary mixing cylinder (7). The primary mixing cylinder (7) is provided with a feeding sleeve (3) at the top. The feeding sleeve (3) is provided with a motor (1) through a motor base (2) at the top. The fermentation tank body (15) is provided with a stirring rod (13) inside. The bottom of the fermentation tank body (15) is connected to the top center collection box (10) of the support base (9) through a feeding pipe (8).

2. The fermenter with real-time monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fermentation batching tank (5) includes a metering head (6), a feed guide head (11), and a liquid addition head; The metering head (6) is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple metering heads (6) are evenly distributed on the bottom side of the fermentation mixing tank (5). The feed guide head (11) is located at the bottom of the metering head (6), and the liquid adding head is located on the top side of the fermentation mixing tank (5).

3. The fermenter with real-time monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding sleeve (3) has an integral feeding hopper (4) on one side, and a feeding port is provided at the end of the feeding hopper (4). The feeding sleeve (3) is connected to the inner cavity of the fermentation mixing tank (5).

4. The fermenter with real-time monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output shaft of the motor (1) is connected to the end of the stirring rod (13), and the stirring rod (13) is provided with a stirring impeller on its side.

5. The fermenter with real-time monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fermenter body (15) includes a monitoring camera (14) and a quantitative control valve; There are two monitoring cameras (14), and the two monitoring cameras (14) are located on both sides of the inner cavity of the fermentation tank body (15). The quantitative control valve is located at the bottom discharge port of the fermentation tank body (15).

6. A fermenter with real-time monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support base (9) is provided with mounting ears (12) on both sides, and the corner of the mounting ears (12) is connected to the support foot pad.

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