Row fermentation tank uncovering device

By using a series of fermentation tank opening devices and a shared lifting mechanism via tracks and rotating sleeves, the problems of high cost and space occupation of traditional fermentation tank equipment are solved, and efficient and clean operation of the fermentation tanks is achieved.

CN224185829UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01ZHUMADIAN HUAZHONG CHIA TAI CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHUMADIAN HUAZHONG CHIA TAI CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-18
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Traditional 50L fermenters require an independent lift, which results in high equipment costs and takes up indoor space.

Method used

Design a lid opening device for a row of fermenters, including a track, lifting assembly, lifting plate, rotating sleeve and connecting rod. The lid opening device is shared by the track and hanging pulley, and multiple fermenters can be shared by electric slide and rotating sleeve. Angle adjustment and rotation operation are performed by combining bearing seat and rotating shaft.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces equipment costs, saves indoor space, and facilitates cleaning operations inside the fermentation tank.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a row fermentation tank uncovering device, which relates to the field of fermentation tank uncovering auxiliary equipment, and comprises a track, a lifting assembly, a lifting plate, a rotating sleeve and a butt joint rod, a hanger rail pulley is arranged in the track, the hanger rail pulley can slide along the track, and the bottom end of the hanger rail pulley extends out of the track and is fixedly provided with a fixed seat; the lifting assembly is installed at the bottom of the fixing base, the lifting plate is installed on the lifting assembly, and the lifting assembly can drive the lifting plate to move up and down. By arranging the rail and the hanger rail pulley, the positions of the electric sliding table and the butt joint rod can be rapidly adjusted, a plurality of fermentation tanks share one cover opening device, and the equipment cost is effectively reduced; and the track is positioned above the fermentation tank, and the electric sliding table is positioned on the rear side of the fermentation tank, so that extra ground space is not occupied, and precious indoor space is saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of auxiliary equipment for opening fermentation tanks, and specifically relates to an opening device for a row of fermentation tanks. Background Technology

[0002] In fields such as bio-fermentation, pharmaceuticals, and food processing, 50L fermenters are a commonly used small to medium-sized fermentation equipment, widely used in laboratory research, pilot production, and small-scale industrial production.

[0003] After the fermentation process is completed, the fermentation tank needs to be opened and the inside of the tank thoroughly cleaned to remove any remaining culture medium, ensuring the tank is clean and ready for batch or product changes.

[0004] Generally, 50L small fermentation tanks are placed in three or more side by side. When the fermentation is over and the inside of the fermentation tank needs to be cleaned, the tank can only be opened by manually clicking the lift on the controller of each fermentation tank. Therefore, each fermentation tank needs to be equipped with a lift, which not only increases the equipment cost but also occupies indoor space.

[0005] Therefore, we propose a lid-opening device for a series of fermentation tanks to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] In response to the problem that each traditional 50L fermenter requires an independent lift, resulting in high equipment costs and space occupation, this utility model provides a device for opening the lid of a row of fermenters.

[0007] The solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a connecting fermentation tank opening device, including a track, a lifting component, a lifting plate, a rotating sleeve and a connecting rod. The track is provided with a hanging rail pulley, which can slide along the track. Its bottom end extends out of the track and is fixedly installed with a fixing seat.

[0008] The lifting assembly is installed at the bottom of the fixed base, and the lifting plate is installed on the lifting assembly, enabling the lifting assembly to drive the lifting plate to move up and down.

[0009] Two pads are welded and fixed on the side of the lifting plate away from the lifting assembly. Bearing seats are fixedly installed on the side of the pads, and a rotating shaft is installed inside the bearing seats.

[0010] The rotating sleeve is fixedly installed between two rotating shafts, and the docking rod is set inside the rotating sleeve and can slide along the rotating sleeve so that its docking end is inserted into the docking sleeve of the fermenter.

[0011] Preferably, multiple hangers are fixedly installed on the top of the track, and a mounting plate is fixedly installed on the top of the hangers. Bolt holes are opened at the four corners of the mounting plate.

[0012] Preferably, a T-shaped seat is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixing base.

[0013] Preferably, the lifting assembly is an electric slide table, which is fixedly installed on the right side of the T-shaped seat, and the slide table base of the electric slide table is fixedly connected to the lifting plate.

[0014] Preferably, two guide rods are fixedly installed on the fixed base, and sliding sleeves are provided on the guide rods, which are fixedly connected to the lifting plate.

[0015] Preferably, the docking end of the docking rod is chamfered, and a handle is installed at its tail end.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. This utility model, by setting up a track and hanging rail pulley, can quickly adjust the position of the electric slide and the connecting rod, so that multiple fermenters can share a set of opening devices, effectively reducing equipment costs. In addition, the track is located above the fermenter and the electric slide is located at the rear of the fermenter, which does not occupy additional ground space and saves valuable indoor space.

[0018] 2. By setting up a bearing seat, a rotating shaft and a rotating sleeve, this utility model allows for the following: Firstly, when the connecting rod cannot be directly inserted into the connecting sleeve, the connecting rod can be rotated to adjust the angle of the connecting sleeve so as to connect the connecting rod to the connecting sleeve. Secondly, after the tank cover and agitator are lifted, the connecting rod can be rotated to rotate the tank cover and agitator to one side so that workers can clean the inside of the fermentation tank. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side cross-sectional structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model in its installed state.

[0022] In the diagram: 1 track, 21 hanging rod, 22 mounting plate, 3 hanging rail pulley, 4 fermentation tank, 5 fixed seat, 61 guide rod, 62 sliding sleeve, 7 T-shaped seat, 8 electric slide table, 91 lifting plate, 92 pad block, 93 bearing seat, 94 rotating shaft, 95 rotating sleeve, 96 connecting rod, 97 handle, 10 connecting sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution for a lid-opening device for a row of fermenters:

[0025] Example 1:

[0026] according to Figure 1-3 As shown, the system includes a track 1, a lifting assembly, a lifting plate 91, a rotating sleeve 95, and a connecting rod 96. Multiple hanging rods 21 are fixedly installed on the top of the track 1. An installation plate 22 is fixedly installed on the top of the hanging rods 21. Bolt holes are opened at the four corners of the installation plate 22. The installation plate 22 is installed and fixed by passing expansion bolts through the bolt holes. Then, the track 1 is installed above the fermentation tank 4. A hanging rail pulley 3 is provided inside the track 1. The hanging rail pulley 3 can slide along the track 1. Its bottom end extends out of the track 1 and is fixedly installed with a fixing seat 5. A T-shaped seat 7 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixing seat 5.

[0027] The lifting assembly is an electric slide table 8, which is fixedly installed on the right side of the T-shaped seat 7. By setting the track 1 and the hanging rail pulley 3, the position of the electric slide table 8 and the connecting rod 96 can be quickly adjusted, so that multiple fermenters 4 can share a set of opening devices, effectively reducing equipment costs. Furthermore, the track 1 is located above the fermenter 4, and the electric slide table 8 is located behind the fermenter 4, which does not occupy additional ground space and saves valuable indoor space. The slide table base of the electric slide table 8 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 91. By controlling the operation of the electric slide table 8, the electric slide table 8 drives the lifting plate 91 to move up and down.

[0028] Two pads 92 are welded and fixed on the side of the lifting plate 91 away from the electric slide table 8. A bearing seat 93 is fixedly installed on the side of the pad 92, and a rotating shaft 94 is installed inside the bearing seat 93.

[0029] The rotating sleeve 95 is fixedly installed between two rotating shafts 94, allowing the rotating sleeve 95 to rotate. The connecting rod 96 is set inside the rotating sleeve 95 and can slide along the rotating sleeve 95, so that its connecting end can be inserted into the connecting sleeve 10 of the fermentation tank 4. The connecting end of the connecting rod 96 is chamfered to facilitate quick insertion of the connecting rod 96 into the connecting sleeve 10. A handle 97 is installed at the tail end of the connecting rod 96 for easy operation. By setting the bearing seat 93, rotating shafts 94 and rotating sleeve 95, on the one hand, when the connecting rod 96 cannot be directly inserted into the connecting sleeve 10, the connecting rod 96 can be rotated to adapt to the angle of the connecting sleeve 10, so as to connect the connecting rod 96 with the connecting sleeve 10. On the other hand, after the tank cover and agitator are lifted, the connecting rod 96 can be rotated to rotate the tank cover and agitator to one side, so as to facilitate the worker to clean the inside of the fermentation tank 4.

[0030] In practical use, the opening device for a row of fermentation tanks of this utility model first moves the electric slide table 8 under the action of the hanging rail pulley 3, and moves the lifting plate 91 and the connecting rod 96 to the rear side of the fermentation tank 4 that needs to be opened. Then, the handle 97 is used to control the angle of the connecting rod 96 and the connecting rod 96 is inserted into the connecting sleeve 10.

[0031] After the docking rod 96 is connected to the docking sleeve 10, the operation of the electric slide table 8 is controlled so that the lifting plate 91 drives the docking rod 96 to move upward, lifting the tank cover and the agitator.

[0032] Once the tank lid and agitator are raised to a certain height, the docking rod 96 can be operated and the rotating sleeve 95 can be rotated to one side, providing space for workers to clean the inside of the fermentation tank 4.

[0033] After cleaning, operate the connecting rod 96 to rotate the rotating sleeve 95 in the opposite direction, and rotate the connecting rod 96 together with the tank cover and agitator back to the original position. Control the electric slide 8 to make the lifting plate 91 drive the connecting rod 96 to move downward, and slowly lower the tank cover and agitator to the opening of the fermentation tank 4. Finally, pull the connecting rod 96 out of the connecting sleeve 10.

[0034] Example 2:

[0035] Based on Example 1, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, two guide rods 61 are fixedly installed on the fixed base 5. The two guide rods 61 are located on the front and rear sides of the electric slide table 8, respectively. Sliding sleeves 62 are provided on the guide rods 61, and the sliding sleeves 62 are fixedly connected to the lifting plate 91.

Claims

1. A device for opening the lid of a row of fermentation tanks, comprising a track, a lifting assembly, a lifting plate, a rotating sleeve, and a connecting rod, characterized in that: The track is equipped with a hanging rail pulley, which can slide along the track. Its bottom end extends out of the track and is fixedly installed with a fixed seat. The lifting assembly is installed at the bottom of the fixed base, and the lifting plate is installed on the lifting assembly, enabling the lifting assembly to drive the lifting plate to move up and down. Two pads are welded and fixed on the side of the lifting plate away from the lifting assembly. Bearing seats are fixedly installed on the side of the pads, and a rotating shaft is installed inside the bearing seats. The rotating sleeve is fixedly installed between two rotating shafts, and the docking rod is set inside the rotating sleeve and can slide along the rotating sleeve so that its docking end is inserted into the docking sleeve of the fermenter.

2. The opening device for the row of fermentation tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple hangers are fixedly installed on the top of the track, and mounting plates are fixedly installed on the top of the hangers. Bolt holes are opened at the four corners of the mounting plates.

3. The opening device for the row of fermentation tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: A T-shaped seat is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed base.

4. The opening device for the row of fermentation tanks according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lifting assembly is an electric slide table, which is fixedly installed on the right side of the T-shaped base, and the slide table base of the electric slide table is fixedly connected to the lifting plate.

5. The opening device for a row of fermentation tanks according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: Two guide rods are fixedly installed on the fixed base, and sliding sleeves are provided on the guide rods. The sliding sleeves are fixedly connected to the lifting plate.

6. The opening device for the row of fermentation tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The docking end of the connecting rod is chamfered, and a handle is installed at its tail end.