Culture bin for screening high-yield ergothioneine strains
By designing a culture chamber with a stable base, insulation layer, limiting block, and anti-slip structure, the problems of culture dish slippage and lack of insulation were solved, thus improving the safety and quality of strain screening.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 程瑞
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing culture dishes are prone to slipping and moving during use, and are not heat-insulated, which affects the quality of strain screening and is unsafe and inconvenient to use.
A culture chamber comprising a base, a culture chamber, and a cover plate was designed. The base is equipped with an outer sleeve and an insulation layer, as well as anti-slip strips and anti-slip mats. Limiting blocks are provided outside the culture chamber. The cover plate is equipped with a handle and an isolation plate. Explosion-proof glass is used to ensure stability, safety, and heat preservation.
It achieves stable placement of the culture chamber, prevents slippage and movement, provides heat insulation, improves the safety and quality of strain screening, and enhances ease of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of strain screening technology, specifically to a culture chamber for screening strains that produce high levels of ergothioneine. Background Technology
[0002] By culturing and testing different strains, strains capable of producing high levels of ergothioneine are screened. This typically involves the preservation, subculturing, and seed preparation of the strains. After identifying high-yielding strains, the fermentation conditions need to be optimized to further increase ergothioneine production. This may include adjustments to factors such as culture medium composition, culture temperature, pH, and shaker speed.
[0003] The specification of a culture dish for strain propagation and strain screening in the prior art (publication number CN219194947U) mentions that "the partition plate is fixedly installed around the top surface of the dish bottom, the placement groove is set on the top surface of the dish bottom, the card slot is opened around the outer surface of the dish bottom, the square plate is fixedly installed at the center of the top surface of the bearing, and the square hole is opened on the top surface of the square plate." However, the culture dish in the prior art may slip when held during use, is easy to move when placed, does not keep the temperature warm and heat-insulated, thus affecting the quality of strain screening, and is not safe, convenient and practical. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, a culture chamber for screening high-yield ergothioneine strains is provided. This solves the problems of existing culture dishes, such as slippage during use, easy movement, lack of heat insulation affecting the quality of strain screening, and lack of safety, convenience, and practicality.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a culture chamber for screening high-yield ergothioneine strains is provided, comprising a base, a culture chamber, and a cover plate. The upper end of the base is provided with an outer sleeve, and an insulation layer is provided inside the outer sleeve. The upper part of the insulation layer is provided with a slot, and the culture chamber is embedded in the slot. The upper end of the culture chamber is covered with a cover plate, and the cover plate is detachably connected to the culture chamber, and the culture chamber is detachably connected to the base.
[0006] Furthermore, the outer ring surface of the base is provided with multiple sets of anti-slip strips, and the anti-slip strips adopt a semi-cylindrical anti-slip strip structure.
[0007] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the base is provided with an anti-slip pad, and the anti-slip pad is made of silicone.
[0008] Furthermore, the insulation layer is made of insulation cotton, and the outer casing is made of explosion-proof glass.
[0009] Furthermore, limit blocks are provided on both the left and right sides of the outer ring surface of the cultivation chamber, and the limit blocks adopt an arc-shaped structure.
[0010] Furthermore, a handle is provided on the upper surface of the cover plate, and the handle adopts a circular structure.
[0011] Furthermore, a connecting column is vertically fixed at the center of the inner top surface of the cover plate, and the lower end of the connecting column is fixed on the connecting piece. An isolation plate is provided at the lower end of the connecting piece, and the cover plate is made of explosion-proof glass.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0013] 1. The base of this utility model is designed to ensure the stable placement of the incubation chamber, making it safe, stable, and non-slip. In addition, the insulation layer can keep the chamber warm and provide heat insulation, making it more convenient and practical.
[0014] 2. The limiting block set outside the incubation chamber in this utility model is for easy handling by hand, so as to prevent excessive contact of the fingers with the upper port of the incubation chamber and thus prevent bacterial infection, making it safer and more reliable to use.
[0015] 3. The cover plate in the utility model can not only stably cover the incubation chamber, but also press the isolation plate precisely at the upper port of the incubation chamber to prevent the cultured bacteria from splashing out, thus achieving a safe sealing and isolation effect. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a top view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a top view of the internal structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the base according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cultivation chamber according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Base; 10. Insulation layer; 11. Outer cover; 12. Slot; 13. Anti-slip strip; 14. Anti-slip mat; 2. Incubation chamber; 20. Limiting block; 3. Cover plate; 30. Handle; 31. Connecting column; 32. Connecting piece; 33. Isolation plate. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Specific details such as particular system structures and technologies are provided to facilitate a more thorough understanding of the embodiments of this utility model. The described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the present utility model can also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.
[0024] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a top view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 This is a top view of the internal structure of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the base according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cultivation chamber according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0026] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model provides a culture chamber for screening high-yield ergothioneine strains, including a base 1, a culture chamber 2, and a cover plate 3. The upper end of the base 1 is provided with an outer sleeve 11, and the outer sleeve 11 is provided with a heat insulation layer 10. The upper part of the heat insulation layer 10 is provided with a slot 12, and the culture chamber 2 is embedded in the slot 12. The upper end of the culture chamber 2 is covered with the cover plate 3, and the cover plate 3 is detachably connected to the culture chamber 2, and the culture chamber 2 is detachably connected to the base 1.
[0027] In this embodiment, the outer ring surface of the base 1 is provided with multiple sets of anti-slip strips 13, and the anti-slip strips 13 adopt a semi-cylindrical anti-slip strip structure; the bottom surface of the base 1 is provided with an anti-slip pad 14, and the anti-slip pad 14 is made of silicone material; the insulation layer 10 is made of insulation cotton material, and the outer cover 11 is made of explosion-proof glass material.
[0028] As a preferred embodiment, the base 1 of this utility model is designed to ensure the stable placement of the cultivation chamber 2, making it safe, stable, and non-slip. Furthermore, the insulation layer 10 provides heat insulation and makes it more convenient and practical.
[0029] In this embodiment, limit blocks 20 are provided on both the left and right sides of the outer ring surface of the cultivation chamber 2, and the limit blocks 20 adopt an arc-shaped structure.
[0030] As a preferred embodiment, the limiting block 20 provided outside the incubation chamber 2 in this utility model is for easy handling by hand, so as to prevent excessive contact of the fingers with the upper port of the incubation chamber 2 and thus prevent bacterial infection, making it safer and more reliable to use.
[0031] In this embodiment, a handle 30 is provided on the upper surface of the cover plate 3, and the handle 30 adopts a circular structure; a connecting post 31 is vertically fixed at the center of the inner top surface of the cover plate 3, and the lower end of the connecting post 31 is fixed on the connecting piece 32, and an isolation plate 33 is provided at the lower end of the connecting piece 32; at the same time, the cover plate 3 is made of explosion-proof glass.
[0032] As a preferred embodiment, the cover plate 3 in this utility model can not only stably cover the incubation chamber 2, but also press the isolation plate 33 precisely at the upper port of the incubation chamber 2 to prevent the cultured bacteria from splashing out, thus achieving a safe sealing and isolation effect.
[0033] This invention effectively solves the problems in existing technologies where petri dishes may slip during use, move easily when placed, and lack insulation, thus affecting the quality of strain screening and making them unsafe and inconvenient to use. This invention ensures safe and stable handling and placement, and provides tight isolation. It also maintains insulation during the screening process to reduce the impact of external environmental temperature factors, thereby guaranteeing the quality of strain screening and making it more efficient and practical.
[0034] The above embodiments are used to explain and illustrate the present utility model, and not to limit the utility model. Any modifications and changes made to the present utility model within the spirit and scope of the claims should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A culture chamber for screening high-yield ergothionein strains, characterized in that: The device includes a base (1), a culture chamber (2), and a cover plate (3). The upper end of the base (1) is provided with an outer cover (11), and an insulation layer (10) is provided inside the outer cover (11). The upper part of the insulation layer (10) is provided with a slot (12), and the culture chamber (2) is embedded in the slot (12). The upper end of the culture chamber (2) is covered with a cover plate (3), and the cover plate (3) is detachably connected to the culture chamber (2), and the culture chamber (2) is detachably connected to the base (1).
2. The culture chamber for screening high-yield ergothioneine strains according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer ring surface of the base (1) is provided with multiple sets of anti-slip strips (13), and the anti-slip strips (13) adopt a semi-cylindrical anti-slip strip structure.
3. The culture chamber for screening high-yield ergothioneine strains according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) has an anti-slip pad (14) on its bottom surface, and the anti-slip pad (14) is made of silicone.
4. The culture chamber for screening high-yield ergothioneine strains according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insulation layer (10) is made of insulation cotton, and the outer casing (11) is made of explosion-proof glass.
5. The culture chamber for screening high-yield ergothioneine strains according to claim 1, characterized in that, Limiting blocks (20) are provided on both the left and right sides of the outer ring surface of the cultivation chamber (2), and the limiting blocks (20) adopt an arc-shaped structure.
6. The culture chamber for screening high-yield ergothioneine strains according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the cover plate (3) is provided with a handle (30), and the handle (30) adopts a circular structure.
7. The culture chamber for screening high-yield ergothioneine strains according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting column (31) is vertically fixed at the center of the inner top surface of the cover plate (3), and the lower end of the connecting column (31) is fixed on the connecting piece (32). An isolation plate (33) is provided at the lower end of the connecting piece (32), and the cover plate (3) is made of explosion-proof glass.