Bacillus cereus solid state fermentation equipment
By introducing an aluminum temperature-controlled tank and a fermentation temperature control mechanism into the Bacillus cereus solid-state fermentation equipment, the problem of insufficient temperature control was solved, fermentation efficiency and product quality were improved, and the stability and uniformity of the fermentation process were ensured.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHANGYI MINGXING FEED CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus lacks temperature control functions, which affects fermentation efficiency and product quality.
An apparatus comprising an aluminum temperature-controlled tank, a fermentation tank, a base plate, supports, and a cover plate was designed. It is equipped with a fermentation temperature control mechanism that uses a heating plate, a semiconductor cooling chip, and a fan to regulate the temperature, and is also equipped with a stirring and aeration mechanism to ensure temperature and gas environment control during the fermentation process.
It enables precise control of the fermentation temperature of Bacillus cereus, improving fermentation efficiency and product quality, and ensuring the stability and uniformity of the fermentation process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of Bacillus cereus fermentation technology, and in particular relates to a solid-state fermentation device for Bacillus cereus. Background Technology
[0002] Solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus is a key piece of equipment used to realize the solid-state fermentation process of Bacillus cereus. Based on the movement state of the materials during fermentation and the structural characteristics of the reactor, solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus is mainly divided into dynamic solid-state fermentation reactors and static solid-state fermentation reactors.
[0003] Existing solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus often lacks the function of controlling the fermentation temperature of Bacillus cereus, which is not conducive to the rapid fermentation of Bacillus cereus. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a solid-state fermentation device for Bacillus cereus, aiming to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that existing solid-state fermentation devices for Bacillus cereus often lack the function of controlling the fermentation temperature of Bacillus cereus.
[0005] To solve the above problems, this utility model is implemented as follows: a solid-state fermentation device for Bacillus cereus, comprising: an aluminum temperature-controlled tank with a circular opening at the top; a fermentation tank with a sleeve plate disposed on the circular opening for containing Bacillus cereus; a base plate located at the bottom of the aluminum temperature-controlled tank for supporting the fermentation device; a support column fixedly installed on the base plate and supporting the aluminum temperature-controlled tank; a cover plate located at the top of the sleeve plate for sealing the fermentation tank; and a fermentation temperature control mechanism installed on the aluminum temperature-controlled tank for regulating and controlling the fermentation temperature.
[0006] Preferably, an electric cylinder is fixedly installed on the base plate, and the output rod of the electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the cover plate.
[0007] Preferably, the top of the aluminum temperature regulating tank is provided with a pin hole, and the bottom of the sleeve plate is fixedly installed with a pin rod, which is adapted to the pin hole.
[0008] Preferably, the fermentation temperature control mechanism includes: a heating plate and a water temperature probe fixedly installed on the inner wall of the bottom of the aluminum temperature control tank; a groove formed on the aluminum temperature control tank, and a semiconductor cooling chip installed on the inner wall of the groove; and a fan installed on the aluminum temperature control tank, the fan's installation position corresponding to the semiconductor cooling chip.
[0009] Preferably, a stirring mechanism is installed on the cover plate, the stirring mechanism comprising: a stirring rod rotatably mounted on the bottom of the cover plate; a drive motor fixedly mounted on the top of the cover plate and having a drive gear; and a driven gear fixedly sleeved on the stirring rod and meshing with the drive gear.
[0010] Preferably, the cover plate is equipped with a ventilation mechanism, which includes: a ventilation pipe fixedly installed at the bottom of the cover plate; a plurality of ventilation holes opened on the ventilation pipe; and an air guiding mechanism installed at the top of the cover plate for introducing external air into the ventilation pipe.
[0011] Preferably, the air guiding mechanism includes: an air pump fixedly installed on the top of the cover plate; and a connecting pipe installed at the exhaust end of the air pump and connected to the air pipe.
[0012] Preferably, an exhaust pipe is installed on the cover plate, and a one-way valve is provided on the exhaust pipe.
[0013] Compared with related technologies, the solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus provided in this solution includes an aluminum temperature-controlled tank with a circular opening at the top for placing the fermentation tank. The fermentation tank has a sleeve plate to suspend and fix the fermentation tank inside the aluminum temperature-controlled tank. A base plate is located at the bottom of the aluminum temperature-controlled tank to provide support, and a support column is fixedly installed on the base plate to support the aluminum temperature-controlled tank. A cover plate is located on top of the sleeve plate to seal the fermentation tank. A fermentation temperature control mechanism installed on the aluminum temperature-controlled tank can adjust and control the fermentation temperature. The aluminum temperature-controlled tank provides a suitable environment for fermentation, the fermentation tank is used to contain the inoculum, the base plate and support column ensure the stability of the equipment, the cover plate seals the fermentation tank, and the fermentation temperature control mechanism precisely regulates the temperature, which is conducive to the solid-state fermentation of Bacillus cereus, improving fermentation efficiency and product quality. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of a solid-state fermentation device for Bacillus cereus provided by this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional assembly structure diagram of the intermediate fermentation tank and the sleeve plate;
[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows an enlarged view of part A.
[0018] Reference numerals: 1. Aluminum temperature-controlled tank; 2. Circular opening; 3. Fermentation tank; 4. Sheet plate; 5. Bottom plate; 6. Support column; 7. Electric cylinder; 8. Cover plate; 9. Pin hole; 10. Pin rod; 11. Heating plate; 12. Semiconductor cooling chip; 13. Fan; 14. Water temperature probe; 15. Stirring rod; 16. Drive motor; 17. Drive gear; 18. Driven gear; 19. Vent pipe; 20. Steam vent; 21. Air pump; 22. Connecting pipe; 23. Exhaust pipe; 24. One-way valve. Detailed Implementation
[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein in the specification of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, or foregoing drawings are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order; the terms "inner," "outer," "left," and "right" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.
[0020] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.
[0021] This utility model embodiment provides a solid-state fermentation device for Bacillus cereus, such as... Figure 1-3 As shown, the solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus includes: an aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1 with a circular opening 2 at the top; a fermentation tank 3 with a sleeve plate 4, which is set on the circular opening 2 to contain Bacillus cereus; a base plate 5 located at the bottom of the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1 to support the fermentation equipment; a support column 6 fixedly installed on the base plate 5 and supporting the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1; a cover plate 8 located at the top of the sleeve plate 4 to close the fermentation tank 3; and a fermentation temperature control mechanism installed on the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1 to regulate and control the fermentation temperature.
[0022] In this embodiment, an aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1 is included, with a circular opening 2 at the top for placing a fermentation tank 3. The fermentation tank 3 has a sleeve plate 4 for suspending and fixing the fermentation tank 3 inside the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1. A bottom plate 5 is located at the bottom of the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1 for support, and a support column 6 is fixedly installed on the bottom plate 5 to support the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1. A cover plate 8 is located on top of the sleeve plate 4 for sealing the fermentation tank 3. A fermentation temperature control mechanism is also provided on the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1 to regulate and control the fermentation temperature. The aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1 provides a suitable environment for fermentation, the fermentation tank 3 is used to contain the inoculum, the bottom plate 5 and the support column 6 ensure the stability of the equipment, the cover plate 8 seals the fermentation tank 3, and the fermentation temperature control mechanism precisely regulates the temperature, which is beneficial to the solid-state fermentation of Bacillus cereus, improving fermentation efficiency and product quality.
[0023] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, an electric cylinder 7 is fixedly installed on the base plate 5. The electric cylinder 7 is of model NKLA64, and the output rod of the electric cylinder 7 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 8.
[0024] In this embodiment, the electric cylinder 7 can drive the cover plate 8 to move up and down, thereby controlling the lifting, lowering, opening and closing of the cover plate 8.
[0025] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top of the aluminum temperature regulating tank 1 is provided with a pin hole 9, and the bottom of the sleeve plate 4 is fixedly installed with a pin rod 10, which is adapted to the pin hole 9.
[0026] In this embodiment, the fermentation tank 3 can be horizontally positioned by inserting multiple pins 10 into multiple pin holes 9, thereby preventing the fermentation tank 3 from rotating along with the stirring rod 15.
[0027] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fermentation temperature control mechanism includes: a heating plate 11 and a water temperature probe 14 fixedly installed on the inner wall of the bottom of the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1; a groove formed on the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1, and a semiconductor cooling chip 12 installed on the inner wall of the groove, the semiconductor cooling chip 12 being of model TEC1-12706; and a fan 13 installed on the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1, the installation position of the fan 13 corresponding to that of the semiconductor cooling chip 12.
[0028] In this embodiment, the fermentation temperature control mechanism includes a heating plate 11 and a water temperature probe 14 fixedly installed on the inner wall of the bottom of the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1. The water temperature probe 14 is model TS-01. The heating plate 11 can heat the water in the tank, and the water temperature probe 14 can monitor the water temperature in the tank in real time. A groove is opened on the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1, and a semiconductor cooling chip 12 is installed on the inner wall of the groove to cool the water in the tank. A fan 13 corresponding to the position of the semiconductor cooling chip 12 is also installed on the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1, which can remove the heat from the back of the semiconductor cooling chip 12. By controlling the water temperature in the aluminum temperature-controlled tank 1, the fermentation temperature in the fermentation tank 3 can be further controlled.
[0029] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a stirring mechanism is installed on the cover plate 8. The stirring mechanism includes: a stirring rod 15 rotatably installed at the bottom of the cover plate 8; a drive motor 16 fixedly installed at the top of the cover plate 8 and equipped with a drive gear 17, the drive motor 16 being model HTYPG90S-8; and a driven gear 18 fixedly sleeved on the stirring rod 15 and meshing with the drive gear 17.
[0030] In this embodiment, the stirring mechanism includes a stirring rod 15 rotatably mounted on the bottom of the cover plate 8, which can stir the material in the fermentation tank 3; a drive motor 16 is fixedly mounted on the top of the cover plate 8, and the drive motor 16 has a drive gear 17, which can provide stirring power; a driven gear 18 is fixedly sleeved on the stirring rod 15, and the driven gear 18 meshes with the drive gear 17. In combination with the aforementioned Bacillus cereus solid-state fermentation equipment, when the drive motor 16 is running, the drive gear 17 drives the driven gear 18 to rotate, thereby causing the stirring rod 15 to rotate, realizing the stirring of the material in the fermentation tank 3. During the fermentation process, the stirring mechanism can make the material evenly mixed, allowing Bacillus cereus to fully contact with nutrients, promoting cell growth and accumulation of metabolites, while also helping to dissipate heat and avoid excessive local temperature affecting the fermentation effect, further improving the efficiency and quality of Bacillus cereus solid-state fermentation, and ensuring the stability and reliability of the fermentation process.
[0031] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a ventilation mechanism is installed on the cover plate 8. The ventilation mechanism includes: a ventilation pipe 19 fixedly installed at the bottom of the cover plate 8; a plurality of ventilation holes 20 opened on the ventilation pipe 19; and a guiding mechanism installed on the top of the cover plate 8 for introducing external air into the ventilation pipe 19.
[0032] In this embodiment, the ventilation mechanism includes a ventilation pipe 19 fixedly installed at the bottom of the cover plate 8. Multiple ventilation holes 20 are provided on the ventilation pipe 19, allowing external air to enter the fermenter 3 through the ventilation holes 20. A gas guiding mechanism is installed on the top of the cover plate 8 to guide external air into the ventilation pipe 19. Considering the overall structure of the aforementioned Bacillus cereus solid-state fermentation equipment, the ventilation mechanism plays a crucial role in the solid-state fermentation process of Bacillus cereus. The gas guiding mechanism guides external air into the ventilation pipe 19, and the air then enters the fermenter 3 evenly through the multiple ventilation holes 20 on the ventilation pipe 19, providing the Bacillus cereus with the oxygen required for growth, ensuring normal respiration and metabolism of the bacteria, and also helping to expel waste gas generated during fermentation, maintaining a suitable gaseous environment within the fermenter 3, and preventing the fermentation effect from being affected by poor gas flow. This improves the quality and efficiency of the solid-state fermentation of Bacillus cereus and ensures the stable progress of the fermentation process.
[0033] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the air guiding mechanism includes: an air pump 21 fixedly installed on the top of the cover plate 8, the air pump 21 being a HIBLOW HP-20; and a connecting pipe 22 installed at the exhaust end of the air pump 21 and connected to the air pipe 19.
[0034] In this embodiment, when the aeration pump 21 is running, it can draw in external air and introduce it into the aeration pipe 19 through the connecting pipe 22, and then evenly send it into the fermenter 3 through multiple steam holes 20 on the aeration pipe 19.
[0035] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, an exhaust pipe 23 is installed on the cover plate 8, and a one-way valve 24 is provided on the exhaust pipe 23.
[0036] In this embodiment, the gas inside the fermenter 3 can be discharged through the exhaust pipe 23 and the one-way valve 24.
[0037] In summary, compared with related technologies, this device can not only ferment Bacillus cereus, but also control the fermentation temperature and has an auxiliary aeration function, which is conducive to the rapid fermentation of Bacillus cereus.
[0038] It should be understood, in the several embodiments provided in this application, that the disclosed apparatus may be implemented in other ways.
[0039] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still combine, add, delete, or otherwise adjust the features of the various embodiments of this utility model according to the circumstances without conflict or creative effort, thereby obtaining different technical solutions that do not fundamentally depart from the concept of this utility model. These technical solutions are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A solid-state fermentation device for Bacillus cereus, characterized in that, include: An aluminum thermostatic container (1) with a circular opening (2) on the top; A fermenter (3) with a sleeve plate (4) is provided on the circular opening (2) to contain Bacillus cereus; A base plate (5) located at the bottom of the aluminum temperature control tank (1) to support the fermentation equipment; A support column (6) is fixedly installed on the base plate (5) and supports the aluminum temperature control tank (1); A cover plate (8) located on top of the sleeve plate (4) for sealing the fermenter (3); A fermentation temperature control mechanism installed on the aluminum thermostat (1) for regulating and controlling the fermentation temperature.
2. The solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, An electric cylinder (7) is fixedly installed on the base plate (5), and the output rod of the electric cylinder (7) is fixedly connected to the cover plate (8).
3. The solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aluminum temperature control tank (1) has a pin hole (9) on its top, and a pin rod (10) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the sleeve plate (4). The pin rod (10) is adapted to the pin hole (9).
4. The solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fermentation temperature control mechanism includes: A heating plate (11) and a water temperature probe (14) are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the bottom of the aluminum temperature control tank (1); A groove is formed on the aluminum temperature-regulating tank (1), and a semiconductor cooling chip (12) is installed on the inner wall of the groove; A fan (13) is installed on the aluminum temperature control tank (1), and the installation position of the fan (13) corresponds to that of the semiconductor cooling chip (12).
5. The solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A stirring mechanism is installed on the cover plate (8), the stirring mechanism comprising: Rotate the stirring rod (15) installed at the bottom of the cover plate (8); A drive motor (16) with a drive gear (17) is fixedly installed on the top of the cover plate (8); A driven gear (18) is fixedly sleeved on the stirring rod (15) and meshes with the driving gear (17).
6. The solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A ventilation mechanism is installed on the cover plate (8), the ventilation mechanism comprising: A vent pipe (19) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cover plate (8); Multiple air vents (20) are provided on the vent pipe (19); An air guiding mechanism installed on the top of the cover plate (8) for introducing external air into the vent pipe (19).
7. The solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The gas guiding mechanism includes: An air pump (21) is fixedly installed on the top of the cover plate (8); A connecting pipe (22) is installed at the exhaust end of the air pump (21) and connected to the air pipe (19).
8. The solid-state fermentation equipment for Bacillus cereus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, An exhaust pipe (23) is installed on the cover plate (8), and a one-way valve (24) is provided on the exhaust pipe (23).