Autorotation type corn steep liquor fermentation tank
By introducing an impact component and a servo motor drive into a self-rotating corn steep liquor fermenter, the problem of uneven multi-layer impact of materials was solved, and the uniform distribution of each component during fermentation was achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHIFENG RUIYANG CHEM
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing self-rotating corn steep liquor fermenters cannot achieve multi-layer impact on the tumbling flow material, resulting in local concentrations that are too high or too low, affecting the uniform distribution of various components during fermentation.
A self-rotating corn steep liquor fermenter was designed, comprising a support assembly, a tank assembly, and an impact assembly. The fermenter is rotated by a servo motor-driven rotating shaft. The design of the first and second impact plates ensures that the material undergoes multi-layered impacts during tumbling and flow, thus ensuring uniform mixing.
This ensures thorough mixing of materials, avoids excessively high or low concentrations in certain areas, and guarantees the uniform distribution of all components during fermentation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of corn pulp processing technology, specifically a self-rotating corn pulp fermentation tank. Background Technology
[0002] Corn steep liquor is a byproduct of corn starch production. The raw materials are corn grits, water, and corn juice. To make corn starch, corn kernels must first be soaked in sulfurous acid. The soaking solution is then concentrated to produce a yellowish-brown liquid called corn steep liquor. It is rich in soluble protein and growth factors. Due to its relatively high nutrient content, it can be used as an important raw material for the production of culture media such as antibiotics. It provides a natural organic nitrogen source for microbial growth and can also promote the biosynthesis of antibiotics such as penicillin.
[0003] The existing patent announcement number CN 216192227 U discloses a self-rotating corn steep liquor fermenter, comprising a mounting frame, a support pipe fixed to the top of the mounting frame, and a tank body rotatably mounted on the support pipe via a sealing ring. This technical solution, with the tank body rotatably mounted via the sealing ring, keeps the inside of the tank sealed, preventing external dust from entering. Feeding and discharging are done through a feed pipe. When additives are introduced into the tank through the feed pipe, the tank's rotation is controlled, causing the viscous corn steep liquor to slosh around, preventing sedimentation. Simultaneously, the sloshing of the corn steep liquor with the tank's rotation ensures uniform mixing of the corn steep liquor and additives. However, the connection between the output shaft of the stirring motor and one end of the tank via a belt and pulley, with the pulley driving the tank's rotation, fails to achieve multi-layered impact on the flowing material being turned over, potentially causing localized excessively high or low concentrations, thus hindering the uniform distribution of components during fermentation. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a self-rotating corn syrup fermentation tank that solves the problem of the inability to achieve multi-layer impact on the tumbled flowing material, which can cause local concentrations to be too high or too low, and ensures the uniform distribution of each component during fermentation. When the material is tumbled and flowing, it touches and impacts the second impact plate. At the same time, some material passes through the second slot, thereby achieving multi-layer impact on the tumbled flowing material through the first and second impact plates. The impact on the material ensures thorough mixing, avoids local concentrations to be too high or too low, and ensures the uniform distribution of each component during fermentation.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a self-rotating corn syrup fermentation tank, comprising a support assembly, a tank assembly, and an impact assembly. The support assembly includes a base and a servo motor. The tank assembly includes a fermentation tank. The impact assembly includes a positioning crossbar and a second impact plate. Support side plates are symmetrically welded to the top of the base. The output end of the servo motor is connected to a conveyor belt via a pulley. A feed inlet is connected to the top of the fermentation tank. A discharge outlet is connected to the end of the fermentation tank away from the feed inlet. A cooling layer is provided on the inner side of the fermentation tank. A water inlet pipe is connected to one end of the fermentation tank. A drain pipe is connected to the end of the fermentation tank away from the water inlet pipe. A rotating shaft is connected to one end of the fermentation tank. A first impact plate is connected to the circumferential wall of the outer ring of the positioning crossbar. A first groove is formed on the inner side of the first impact plate.
[0006] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: during the rotation of the fermentation tank, the material inside it is tumbled and flows. When the material is tumbled and flows, it touches the second impact plate and impacts it. At the same time, some material will pass through the second slot. Then, through the first impact plate and the second impact plate, the material being tumbled and flows is impacted in multiple layers. The impact on the material makes it fully mixed, avoids local concentrations that are too high or too low, and ensures the uniform distribution of each component during the fermentation process.
[0007] The side support plates are designed for mounting at both ends of the fermenter.
[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the servo motor is mounted on the top of the base via a bracket, the servo motor is electrically connected to the operation panel, and the servo motor is equipped with a planetary reducer.
[0009] The beneficial effects of this improvement are as follows: the base is used to fix the supporting side plates, and the supporting side plates are used to install the fermentation tank at both ends.
[0010] In order for the servo motor to work and drive the rotation of the conveyor belt via the pulley:
[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: one end of the rotating shaft is connected to the fermentation tank, the end of the rotating shaft away from the fermentation tank is rotatably connected to the support side plate through a bearing, a pulley is installed on the outer ring of the rotating shaft and connected to the conveyor belt through it, and the end of the fermentation tank away from the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the support side plate through a bearing.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this improvement are as follows: after the servo motor is started, the servo motor works and drives the conveyor belt to rotate through the pulley, which in turn drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the fermenter.
[0013] To cool the fermenter during this process and prevent the fermentation temperature from becoming too high:
[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the water inlet pipe is equipped with a sealing plug and is connected to the cooling layer, and the drain pipe is connected to a valve and is connected to the cooling layer.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this improvement are as follows: by setting up a cooling layer, cooling water is added into the cooling layer through the water inlet pipe, and the cooled water is discharged through the drain pipe. In this process, the temperature of the fermentation tank is reduced to prevent the fermentation temperature from becoming too high.
[0016] To allow the fermented products to be discharged through the discharge port:
[0017] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the feed inlet is equipped with a sealing cover, the discharge port is connected to a valve, and the discharge port and the feed inlet are arranged symmetrically.
[0018] The beneficial effects of this improvement are: the feed inlet is used to add fermentation raw materials such as corn syrup, bacteria, and nutrients, while the discharge outlet is used to discharge the fermented products.
[0019] The exhaust vent is used to discharge carbon dioxide and waste gas produced during fermentation:
[0020] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the top of the fermenter is connected to a vent and an exhaust port, the vent and exhaust port are located on both sides of the feed inlet, and a filter is provided inside the vent.
[0021] The beneficial effects of this improvement are as follows: the vent is used to introduce air and oxygen into the fermenter, the filter inside the vent is used to prevent external impurities from entering and maintain a sterile fermentation environment, and the exhaust port is used to discharge carbon dioxide and waste gas generated during the fermentation process.
[0022] To ensure that the material contacts and collides with the first impact plate during the tumbling flow:
[0023] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: both ends of the positioning crossbar are connected to the inner wall of the fermentation tank, and the first impact plate is installed on the outer wall of the positioning crossbar at equal intervals around its circumference.
[0024] The beneficial effects of this improvement are as follows: when the fermenter rotates under the action of the servo motor, the material inside the fermenter will tumble and flow during the rotation process. When the material tumbles and flows, it will touch the first impact plate and collide with it. At the same time, some material will pass through the first impact plate.
[0025] To ensure thorough mixing of the materials through impact and to avoid localized concentrations that are too high or too low:
[0026] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the second impact plate is installed on the inner wall of the fermenter at equal intervals around its circumference, and a second groove is provided on the inner side of the second impact plate.
[0027] The beneficial effects of this improvement are as follows: during the rotation of the fermenter, the material inside it is tumbled and flows. When the material is tumbled and flows, it touches the second impact plate and collides with it. At the same time, some material will pass through the second slot, and then the first impact plate and the second impact plate will achieve multi-layer impact on the tumbled material. The impact on the material will make it fully mixed, avoid local concentrations that are too high or too low, and ensure the uniform distribution of each component during the fermentation process. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of this utility model.
[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.
[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.
[0031] Figure 4 This is a side view sectional structural diagram of the fermenter of this utility model.
[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second impact plate of this utility model.
[0033] In the diagram: 1. Support assembly; 11. Base; 12. Support side plate; 13. Servo motor; 14. Conveyor belt; 15. Rotating shaft; 2. Tank assembly; 21. Fermentation tank; 22. Feed inlet; 23. Discharge outlet; 24. Cooling layer; 25. Water inlet pipe; 26. Drain pipe; 27. Vent; 28. Exhaust outlet; 3. Impact assembly; 31. Positioning crossbar; 32. First impact plate; 33. First slot; 34. Second impact plate; 35. Second slot. Detailed Implementation
[0034] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The description in this part is only exemplary and explanatory, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model in any way.
[0035] like Figure 1-5As shown, a self-rotating corn steep liquor fermenter includes a support assembly 1, a tank assembly 2, and an impact assembly 3. The support assembly 1 includes a base 11 and a servo motor 13. The tank assembly 2 includes a fermentation tank 21. The impact assembly 3 includes a positioning crossbar 31 and a second impact plate 34. Support side plates 12 are symmetrically welded to the top of the base 11. The output end of the servo motor 13 is connected to a conveyor belt 14 via a pulley. A feed inlet 22 is connected to the top of the fermentation tank 21, and a discharge outlet 23 is connected to the end of the fermentation tank 21 away from the feed inlet 22. A cooling layer 24 is provided inside the fermentation tank 21, and a water inlet pipe 2 is connected to one end of the fermentation tank 21. 5. A drain pipe 26 is connected to the end of the fermentation tank 21 away from the water inlet pipe 25. A rotating shaft 15 is connected to one end of the fermentation tank 21. A first impact plate 32 is connected to the circumferential wall of the outer ring of the positioning crossbar 31. A first slot 33 is formed on the inner side of the first impact plate 32. The servo motor 13 is mounted on the top of the base 11 through a bracket. The servo motor 13 is electrically connected to the operation panel. The servo motor 13 is equipped with a planetary reducer. The base 11 is used to install and fix the support side plate 12. The support side plate 12 is used to install both ends of the fermentation tank 21. One end of the rotating shaft 15 is connected to the fermentation tank 21. The end of the rotating shaft 15 furthest from the fermentation tank 21 is rotatably connected to the support side plate 12 via a bearing. A pulley is mounted on the outer ring of the rotating shaft 15 and connected to the conveyor belt 14. The end of the fermentation tank 21 furthest from the rotating shaft 15 is rotatably connected to the support side plate 12 via a bearing. After the servo motor 13 is started, it operates and drives the conveyor belt 14 to rotate via the pulley. The conveyor belt 14 then drives the rotating shaft 15 to rotate, thereby rotating the fermentation tank 21. The water inlet pipe 25 is equipped with a sealing plug and is connected to the cooling layer 24. The drain pipe 26 is connected to a valve and is also connected to the cooling layer 24. Through the arrangement of the cooling layer 24... The inlet 25 is used to add cooling water into the cooling layer 24, and the cooled water is discharged through the drain pipe 26. During this process, the fermentation tank 21 is cooled to prevent the fermentation temperature from becoming too high. The inlet 22 is equipped with a sealing cover, and the outlet 23 is connected to a valve. The outlet 23 is symmetrically arranged with the inlet 22. The inlet 22 is used to add fermentation raw materials such as corn liquor, bacteria, and nutrients, and the outlet 23 is used to discharge the fermented products. The top of the fermentation tank 21 is connected to a vent 27 and an exhaust 28. The vent 27 and exhaust 28 are located on both sides of the inlet 22. A filter is installed inside the vent 27.Vent 27 is used to introduce air and oxygen into fermenter 21. A filter inside vent 27 prevents external impurities from entering, maintaining a sterile fermentation environment. Exhaust vent 28 is used to discharge carbon dioxide and waste gas generated during fermentation. Both ends of the positioning crossbar 31 are connected to the inner wall of fermenter 21. The first impact plate 32 is circumferentially and evenly spaced on the outer wall of the positioning crossbar 31. When fermenter 21 rotates under the action of servo motor 13, the material inside fermenter 21 tumbles and flows during rotation. The material touches and collides with the first impact plate 32 during this tumbling and flow, and simultaneously a portion of it... The material passes through the first impact plate 32. The second impact plate 34 is circumferentially and evenly spaced on the inner wall of the fermentation tank 21. A second groove 35 is formed on the inner side of the second impact plate 34. During the rotation of the fermentation tank 21, the material inside is tumbled and flows. As the material tumbles and flows, it touches and collides with the second impact plate 34. Simultaneously, some material passes through the second groove 35. This multi-layered impact between the first impact plate 32 and the second impact plate 34 ensures thorough mixing, preventing excessively high or low concentrations in certain areas and ensuring uniform distribution of components during fermentation.
[0036] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During use, corn syrup, bacteria, nutrients, and other fermentation raw materials are added through the feed inlet 22, and the fermented products are discharged through the discharge outlet 23. After the servo motor 13 is started, it drives the conveyor belt 14 to rotate via the pulley. The conveyor belt 14 drives the rotating shaft 15 to rotate, thereby rotating the fermentation tank 21. When the fermentation tank 21 rotates under the action of the servo motor 13, the material inside the fermentation tank 21 tumbles and flows. During this tumbling and flowing process, the material touches and collides with the first impact plate 32, and some material passes through the first impact plate 32. Simultaneously, the material touches and collides with the second impact plate 34, and some material passes through the second slot 35, thus colliding with the second impact plate 34. The impact plate 34 achieves multi-layer impact on the flowing material being turned over, and through the impact, it ensures thorough mixing of the material, avoiding excessively high or low local concentrations, and ensuring uniform distribution of each component during fermentation. The vent 27 is used to introduce air and oxygen into the fermenter 21. The filter inside the vent 27 is used to prevent external impurities from entering and maintain a sterile fermentation environment. The exhaust port 28 is used to discharge carbon dioxide and waste gas generated during fermentation. The cooling layer 24 is provided to add cooling water into the cooling layer 24 through the water inlet pipe 25, and the cooled water is discharged through the drain pipe 26. In this process, the fermenter 21 is cooled to prevent the fermentation temperature from becoming too high. The base 11 is provided to install and fix the supporting side plate 12, and the supporting side plate 12 is provided to install both ends of the fermenter 21.
[0037] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Specific examples have been used in this document to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. These examples are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be pointed out that, due to the limitations of written expression, there are objectively infinite specific structures. For those skilled in the art, several improvements, modifications, or variations can be made without departing from the principles of this utility model, and the above technical features can be combined in an appropriate manner. These improvements, modifications, variations, or combinations, or the direct application of the concept and technical solution of this utility model to other situations without modification, should all be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A self-rotating corn syrup fermentation tank, comprising a support assembly (1), a tank assembly (2), and an impact assembly (3), wherein the support assembly (1) includes a base (11) and a servo motor (13), the tank assembly (2) includes a fermentation tank (21), and the impact assembly (3) includes a positioning crossbar (31) and a second impact plate (34), characterized in that: The base (11) has a symmetrically welded support side plate (12) on its top. The output end of the servo motor (13) is connected to the conveyor belt (14) via a pulley. The top of the fermentation tank (21) is connected to a feed inlet (22). The end of the fermentation tank (21) away from the feed inlet (22) is connected to a discharge outlet (23). The inner side of the fermentation tank (21) is provided with a cooling layer (24). One end of the fermentation tank (21) is connected to a water inlet pipe (25). The end of the fermentation tank (21) away from the water inlet pipe (25) is connected to a drain pipe (26). One end of the fermentation tank (21) is connected to a rotating shaft (15). The outer ring of the positioning crossbar (31) is connected to a first impact plate (32). The inner side of the first impact plate (32) is provided with a first slot (33).
2. The self-rotating corn steep liquor fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The servo motor (13) is mounted on the top of the base (11) via a bracket. The servo motor (13) is electrically connected to the operation panel and is equipped with a planetary reducer.
3. A self-rotating corn steep liquor fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the rotating shaft (15) is connected to the fermentation tank (21). The end of the rotating shaft (15) away from the fermentation tank (21) is rotatably connected to the support side plate (12) through a bearing. A pulley is installed on the outer ring of the rotating shaft (15) and connected to the conveyor belt (14) through it. The end of the fermentation tank (21) away from the rotating shaft (15) is rotatably connected to the support side plate (12) through a bearing.
4. A self-rotating corn steep liquor fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe (25) is equipped with a sealing plug and is connected to the cooling layer (24), and the drain pipe (26) is connected to a valve and is connected to the cooling layer (24).
5. A self-rotating corn steep liquor fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed inlet (22) is equipped with a sealing cover, and the discharge port (23) is connected to a valve. The discharge port (23) and the feed inlet (22) are symmetrically arranged.
6. A self-rotating corn steep liquor fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the fermenter (21) is connected to a vent (27) and an exhaust port (28). The vent (27) and exhaust port (28) are located on both sides of the feed inlet (22). A filter is provided inside the vent (27).
7. A self-rotating corn steep liquor fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the positioning crossbar (31) are connected to the inner wall of the fermentation tank (21), and the first impact plate (32) is installed on the outer wall of the positioning crossbar (31) at equal intervals around its circumference.