Integrated intelligent fermentation tank for protecting trichoderma hypha in fermentation process

Abstract

The utility model particularly relates to an integrated intelligent fermentation tank for protecting trichoderma hypha in a fermentation process, and belongs to the technical field of fermentation equipment. The integrated intelligent fermentation tank for protecting trichoderma hypha in the fermentation process comprises a tank body, the tank body is provided with a stirring part, the integrated intelligent fermentation tank further comprises a protective shell, the protective shell is contained in the tank body, and the protective shell comprises a first half shell, a second half shell and a limiting part. The first half shell and the second half shell are respectively provided with a through hole, the first half shell and the second half shell are oppositely combined to form a space for accommodating a carrier, the first half shell and the second half shell are in threaded connection, the opposite sides of the first half shell and the second half shell are respectively provided with a notch groove, and openings of the two notch grooves are oppositely arranged; and the limiting part is accommodated in the two notch grooves. And when the stirring part operates, the protective shell can play a role in protecting the hyphae, and the risk that the stirring part damages the hyphae is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of fermentation equipment technology, specifically relating to an integrated intelligent fermenter that protects Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process. Background Technology

[0002] The fermentation process of Trichoderma includes sterilization, inoculation, fermentation, and product extraction. The fermentation equipment mainly consists of a fermenter containing a carrier for the mycelium to attach to, and the fermenter provides a suitable environment for mycelial growth. During fermentation, to improve the fermentation effect, the carrier in the fermenter can be stirred. Taking inoculation as an example, the general process involves adding the mycelium to a nutrient solution, then pouring the nutrient solution into the fermenter. The nutrient solution flows through the carrier, allowing the mycelium to attach to it. To improve the inoculation effect and reduce the risk of overloading or blank areas on the carrier, the carrier can be stirred during inoculation. However, mechanical stirring of the carrier may damage the Trichoderma mycelium, reducing the number of spores produced. Therefore, how to protect the mycelium during stirring is a technical problem that needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated intelligent fermenter that protects Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process, thereby reducing the risk of mycelia being damaged during stirring.

[0004] To achieve the aforementioned utility model objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: This application provides an integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process, including a tank body with a stirring component, and a protective shell housed within the tank body. The protective shell includes a first half-shell, a second half-shell, and a limiting component. The first and second half-shells are respectively provided with through holes, and the first and second half-shells are joined to form a space for accommodating a carrier. The first and second half-shells are threaded together, and notches are respectively provided on opposite sides of the first and second half-shells, with the openings of the two notches facing each other. The limiting component is accommodated within the two notches.

[0005] In some embodiments, the two notches include opposing top walls, and the limiting component includes a first limiting portion, a second limiting portion, and an elastic member. The second limiting portion is movably connected to the first limiting portion along the direction in which the two top walls are opposing each other, and the first and second limiting portions respectively abut against the two top walls. The elastic member is connected to the first and second limiting portions.

[0006] In some embodiments, the elastic element includes an elastic spring.

[0007] In some embodiments, the two top walls are respectively provided with recesses, and the opposite sides of the first limiting part and the second limiting part are respectively provided with protrusions, which are inserted into the recesses.

[0008] In some embodiments, a flow equalization plate is provided inside the tank, and the flow equalization plate is provided with a plurality of frustoconical flow equalization holes, with the large end of the flow equalization hole facing upward and the small end facing downward.

[0009] In some embodiments, the stirring component includes a rotating shaft rotatably disposed on the tank and stirring blades disposed on the rotating shaft, the flow equalization plate being provided with a shaft hole, and the rotating shaft passing through the shaft hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, the flow equalization plate includes two semicircular plates connected by a connecting component, which includes a bolt and a nut. Each of the two semicircular plates has a mounting portion, and each mounting portion has a connecting hole through which the shank of the bolt passes. The nut is threaded onto the shank of the bolt, and the two mounting portions are respectively located between the bolt head and the nut.

[0011] In some embodiments, of the two semicircular plates, the semicircular plate that mates with the nut is the first plate. The first plate is provided with a locking part and a fixing part. The locking part is spaced apart from the mounting part of the first plate. The fixing part is provided between the locking part and the mounting part of the first plate. The fixing part is provided with a notch through groove. The bottom wall of the notch through groove includes two intersecting inclined surfaces. The nut is accommodated in the notch through groove.

[0012] In some embodiments, the tank also includes a reflux chamber, with the bottom and top of the tank respectively communicating with the reflux chamber, and the connection between the top of the tank and the reflux chamber being located above the flow equalization plate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the tank is provided with a sampling port.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The space formed by the joining of the first and second half-shells can accommodate the carrier. The through holes on the first and second half-shells allow the nutrient solution containing the inoculum to come into contact with the carrier, enabling the inoculum to be inoculated onto the carrier. When the stirring component is operating, the protective shell can protect the mycelium, reducing the risk of the stirring component damaging the mycelium.

[0016] 2. When the first half-shell and the second half-shell are connected in place by threads, the openings of the notches of the first half-shell and the second half-shell are set opposite to each other. At this time, the limiting component can be put into the two notches at the same time. The limiting component can reduce the risk of the first half-shell and the second half-shell rotating relative to each other when the stirring component stirs the protective shell, thereby causing the first half-shell and the second half-shell to open and expose the carrier. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective shell of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the protective shell of this utility model in the open state;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting component of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the flow equalization plate of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing part of this utility model.

[0024] Reference numerals: 1-Tank body, 2-Rotating shaft, 3-Agitator blade, 4-Protective shell, 5-Flow equalization plate, 6-Sampling port, 7-Sealing part, 8-Reflux chamber, 9-Pump body, 10-Second half shell, 11-First half shell, 12-Through hole, 13-Limiting component, 14-Top wall, 15-Notch groove, 16-First limiting part, 17-Second limiting part, 18-Force application part, 19-Elastic element, 20-Protrusion, 21-Semicircular plate, 22-Flow equalization hole, 23-Mounting part, 24-Bolt, 25-First plate, 26-Clamping part, 27-Fixing part, 28-Nut, 29-Notch through groove. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, the technical means used in the embodiments are conventional means well known to those skilled in the art.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] This application provides an integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process. It includes a tank body 1, a stirring component, and a protective shell 4 housed within the tank body 1. The protective shell 4 comprises a first half-shell 11, a second half-shell 10, and a limiting component 13. The first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 10 are each provided with a through hole 12. The first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 10 are joined to form a space for accommodating a carrier. The first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 10 are threaded together. Notches 15 are provided on opposite sides of the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 10, with the openings of the two notches 15 facing each other. The limiting component 13 is accommodated within the two notches 15.

[0028] The tank 1 in this embodiment can be used for fermenting Trichoderma.

[0029] Other auxiliary components necessary for fermentation in conjunction with tank 1 are well known to those skilled in the art, such as sterilization components, sterile air generators, etc. The improvements in the technical solution of this application do not involve these auxiliary components, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0030] The space formed by the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 10 can accommodate the carrier. The through holes 12 on the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 10 allow the nutrient solution containing the bacteria to come into contact with the carrier, so that the bacteria can be inoculated onto the carrier.

[0031] The first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 10 are threaded together, which can improve the connection reliability between the two.

[0032] Around the opening of the first half-shell 11, the first half-shell 11 may be provided with a ring body, which is inserted into the second half-shell 10 and threadedly connected to the second half-shell 10.

[0033] When the stirring component is in operation, the protective shell 4 can protect the mycelium and reduce the risk of the stirring component damaging the mycelium.

[0034] When the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 10 are connected in place by threads, the openings of the notches 15 of the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 10 are arranged opposite to each other. At this time, the limiting component 13 can be inserted into the two notches 15 at the same time. The limiting component 13 can reduce the risk of the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 10 rotating relative to each other when the stirring component stirs the protective shell 4, thereby causing the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 10 to open and expose the carrier.

[0035] In some embodiments, the two notches 15 include opposing top walls 14, and the limiting member 13 includes a first limiting portion 16, a second limiting portion 17, and an elastic member 19. The second limiting portion 17 is movably connected to the first limiting portion 16 along the direction in which the two top walls 14 are opposing each other, and the first limiting portion 16 and the second limiting portion 17 respectively abut against the two top walls 14. The elastic member 19 is connected to the first limiting portion 16 and the second limiting portion 17.

[0036] The elastic element 19 is used to provide an elastic force that separates the first limiting part 16 and the second limiting part 17 from each other.

[0037] Under the action of the elastic member 19, the first limiting part 16 and the second limiting part 17 can respectively abut against the two top walls 14, reducing the risk of the limiting member 13 falling out of the notch 15.

[0038] In some embodiments, the elastic element 19 includes an elastic spring.

[0039] The advantage of using an elastic spring in the elastic element 19 is that the elastic spring can provide elastic force and has the advantages of small space occupation and low cost.

[0040] In some embodiments, the two top walls 14 are respectively provided with recesses, and the opposite sides of the first limiting part 16 and the second limiting part 17 are respectively provided with protrusions 20, which are inserted into the recesses.

[0041] When the first limiting part 16 and the second limiting part 17 separate under the action of the elastic member 19, their protrusions 20 are respectively inserted into the corresponding recesses, which can reduce the risk of the limiting part coming out of the notch groove 15.

[0042] In some embodiments, the first limiting part 16 and the second limiting part 17 are respectively provided with a force-applying part 18.

[0043] The force-applying part 18 can be provided on the side of the first limiting part 16 and the second limiting part 17 away from the protective housing 4.

[0044] The force-applying part 18 is used for disassembling the limiting part 13. That is, by using tweezers or other tools, the two force-applying parts 18 are clamped together, so that the two force-applying parts 18 are closed. At this time, the first limiting part 16 and the second limiting part 17 can be closed.

[0045] In some embodiments, a flow equalization plate 5 is provided inside the tank body 1, and the flow equalization plate 5 is provided with a plurality of frustoconical flow equalization holes 22, with the larger end of the flow equalization hole 22 facing upward and the smaller end facing downward.

[0046] The protective housing 4 is located in the space below the flow equalization plate 5.

[0047] The method of fixing the flow equalization plate 5 inside the tank 1 can be selected from the existing structure, and will not be elaborated here.

[0048] The flow equalization plate 5 enables the nutrient solution to be evenly distributed in the tank 1, reducing the risk of bacterial overload or blank areas on the carrier.

[0049] The frustoconical structure of the flow equalization orifice 22 allows the nutrient solution to fill the top of the flow equalization plate 5 by setting the nutrient solution flow rate appropriately, so that the nutrient solution can be discharged from each flow equalization orifice 22.

[0050] In some embodiments, the stirring component includes a rotating shaft 2 rotatably disposed on the tank body 1 and a stirring blade 3 disposed on the rotating shaft 2, the flow equalization plate 5 is provided with a shaft hole, and the rotating shaft 2 passes through the shaft hole.

[0051] The rotating shaft 2 and the tank body 1 are sealed and rotated together. The specific connection structure can be selected from the existing structures, and will not be described in detail here.

[0052] When the shaft 2 rotates, the stirring blades 3 stir the protective shell 4 inside the tank 1.

[0053] The drive structure of shaft 2 can be selected from existing structures, which will not be elaborated here.

[0054] The shaft hole of the flow equalization plate 5 allows the flow equalization plate 5 to also limit the rotation shaft 2, increasing the connection strength between the rotation shaft 2 and the tank body 1.

[0055] In some embodiments, the flow equalization plate 5 includes two semicircular plates 21 connected by a connecting component, which includes a bolt 24 and a nut 28. Each of the two semicircular plates 21 has a mounting portion 23, and each mounting portion 23 has a connecting hole. The shank of the bolt 24 passes through the connecting hole. The nut 28 is threaded onto the shank of the bolt 24, and the two mounting portions 23 are respectively located between the head of the bolt 24 and the nut 28.

[0056] Two semi-circular plates 21 are joined together to form a flow equalization plate 5.

[0057] After the bolt 24 is connected to the nut 28, the two semicircular plates 21 can be connected by fixing the nut 28 and rotating the bolt 24.

[0058] The two semi-circular plates 21 are detachably connected, so that the flow equalization plate 5 can be set around the peripheral wall of the rotating shaft 2.

[0059] In some embodiments, among the two semicircular plates 21, the semicircular plate 21 that cooperates with the nut 28 is the first plate 25. The first plate 25 is provided with a locking part 26 and a fixing part 27. The locking part 26 is spaced apart from the mounting part 23 of the first plate 25. The fixing part 27 is provided between the locking part 26 and the mounting part 23 of the first plate 25. The fixing part 27 is provided with a notch through groove 29. The bottom wall of the notch through groove 29 includes two intersecting inclined surfaces. The nut 28 is accommodated in the notch through groove 29.

[0060] The mounting part 23 of the first plate 25 cooperates with the mounting part 26, so that the fixing part 27 can be detachably connected to the first plate 25.

[0061] The notch and slot 29 of the fixing part 27 is used to receive the nut 28. The two intersecting inclined surfaces of the bottom wall of the notch and slot 29 facilitate the engagement with the peripheral wall of the nut 28. At the same time, the notch and slot 29 also includes two opposing side walls, which are used to abut against the peripheral wall of the nut 28. The side walls and bottom wall of the notch and slot 29 ensure that the nut 28 cannot rotate relative to the notch and slot 29 when it is received in the notch and slot 29.

[0062] On the one hand, the fixing part 27 can protect the nut 28. On the other hand, under the action of the fixing part 27, the nut 28 cannot rotate relative to the first plate 25, which makes it easier to connect the two semicircular plates 21.

[0063] In some embodiments, a reflux chamber 8 is also included, with the bottom and top of the tank body 1 respectively communicating with the reflux chamber 8, and the connection between the top of the tank body 1 and the reflux chamber 8 being located above the flow equalization plate 5.

[0064] A drain port can be provided at the bottom of the tank body 1, and the reflux chamber 8 can be located below the tank body 1 to facilitate the entry of the nutrient solution in the tank body 1 into the reflux chamber 8, and to make the reflux chamber 8 and the tank body 1 form an integrated structure, which increases the overall integration of the device.

[0065] The bottom and top of tank 1 are connected to reflux chamber 8, allowing the nutrient solution in reflux chamber 8 to enter and then return to tank 1 from the top. This ensures that the nutrient solution repeatedly flows over the surface of the solid carrier, guaranteeing that microorganisms continuously obtain essential nutrients such as carbon and nitrogen sources. Furthermore, it improves inoculation uniformity and reduces the risk of blank areas appearing on the carrier.

[0066] The reflux chamber 8 can be equipped with a pump body 9 and a liquid level sensor. The pump body 9 is used to allow the nutrient solution in the reflux chamber 8 to flow back into the tank 1. The liquid level sensor is used to detect the liquid level in the reflux chamber 8. The pump body 9 and the liquid level sensor can be electrically connected to the processor. When the liquid level reaches a set height, the processor controls the pump body 9 to work based on the data from the liquid level sensor, improving the intelligence of the fermentation process.

[0067] It should be noted that the specific circuits for the pump body 9 and the liquid level sensor to be electrically connected to the processor, the principles of the processor controlling the pump body 9 and the liquid level sensor, and the programming code are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0068] In some embodiments, the tank 1 is provided with a sampling port 6.

[0069] Sampling port 6 is used for sampling inside tank 1.

[0070] The sampling port 6 can be threadedly connected to a sealing part 7, so that the sampling port 6 can be sealed by the sealing part 7 during the fermentation process, and the sealing part 7 can be opened when sampling.

[0071] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Any modifications, alterations, alterations, or substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present utility model without departing from the spirit of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during fermentation, comprising a tank body (1), wherein the tank body (1) is provided with a stirring component, characterized in that, It also includes a protective housing (4), which is housed within the tank body (1), and the protective housing (4) comprises: First half-shell (11); The second half-shell (10) has through holes (12) provided in the first half-shell (11) and the second half-shell (10). The first half-shell (11) and the second half-shell (10) are joined together to form a space for accommodating the carrier. The first half-shell (11) and the second half-shell (10) are threaded together. The opposite sides of the first half-shell (11) and the second half-shell (10) are provided with notches (15), and the openings of the two notches (15) are arranged opposite to each other. The limiting component (13) is accommodated in the two notches (15).

2. The integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two notches (15) include opposing top walls (14), and the limiting member (13) includes: First limiting part (16); The second limiting part (17) is movably connected to the first limiting part (16) in a direction that is opposite to the two top walls (14), and the first limiting part (16) and the second limiting part (17) abut against the two top walls (14) respectively. An elastic element (19) is connected to the first limiting part (16) and the second limiting part (17).

3. The integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic element (19) includes an elastic spring.

4. The integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two top walls (14) are respectively provided with recessed portions, and the opposite sides of the first limiting portion (16) and the second limiting portion (17) are respectively provided with protrusions (20), and the protrusions (20) are inserted into the recessed portions.

5. The integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tank body (1) is provided with a flow equalization plate (5), and the flow equalization plate (5) is provided with a plurality of frustoconical flow equalization holes (22), with the large end of the flow equalization hole (22) facing upward and the small end facing downward.

6. The integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process according to claim 5, characterized in that, The stirring component includes a rotating shaft (2) rotatably disposed on the tank body (1) and stirring blades (3) disposed on the rotating shaft (2). The flow equalization plate (5) is provided with a shaft hole, and the rotating shaft (2) passes through the shaft hole.

7. The integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flow equalization plate (5) includes two semicircular plates (21), which are connected by a connecting component, the connecting component including: Bolt (24), the two semicircular plates (21) are respectively provided with mounting parts (23), the two mounting parts (23) are respectively provided with connecting holes, and the shank of the bolt (24) passes through the connecting holes; A nut (28) is threaded onto the shank of the bolt (24), and two mounting portions (23) are respectively disposed between the head of the bolt (24) and the nut (28).

8. The integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process according to claim 7, characterized in that, Of the two semicircular plates (21), the semicircular plate (21) that cooperates with the nut (28) is the first plate (25). The first plate (25) is provided with a locking part (26) and a fixing part (27). The locking part (26) is spaced apart from the mounting part (23) of the first plate (25). The fixing part (27) is located between the locking part (26) and the mounting part (23) of the first plate (25). The fixing part (27) is provided with a notch through groove (29). The bottom wall of the notch through groove (29) includes two intersecting inclined surfaces. The nut (28) is accommodated in the notch through groove (29).

9. The integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a reflux chamber (8), the bottom and top of the tank (1) are respectively connected to the reflux chamber (8), and the connection between the top of the tank (1) and the reflux chamber (8) is located above the flow equalization plate (5).

10. The integrated intelligent fermenter for protecting Trichoderma mycelia during the fermentation process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tank (1) is provided with a sampling port (6).

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