Gardenia blue fermentation reaction tank

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of gardenia blue processing, and discloses a gardenia blue fermentation reaction tank which comprises a reaction tank, a jacket is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the reaction tank, an upper cover is mounted at the upper end of the reaction tank, a feeding pipeline is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the upper cover, and an auxiliary mounting mechanism is arranged on the reaction tank. The auxiliary mounting mechanism comprises a mounting plate and four hydraulic assemblies, a T-shaped groove is formed in the upper surface of the upper cover, the T-shaped groove is located in the right side of the feeding pipeline, a T-shaped plate is slidably mounted in the T-shaped groove, and through the arrangement of the four hydraulic assemblies and the two rotating shafts on the auxiliary mounting mechanism, the sealing cover can be pressed downwards in an auxiliary mode; according to the device, a worker does not need to manually press down the sealing cover while tightening the bolt, so that the worker can conveniently tighten the bolt between the sealing cover and the feeding pipeline subsequently, the labor intensity of the worker during mounting of the sealing cover is reduced, and the working efficiency of the worker is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gardenia processing technology, specifically a gardenia fermentation reactor. Background Technology

[0002] Gardenia blue is a natural pigment extracted from the fruit of the gardenia plant (Gardenia jasminoides), a member of the Rubiaceae family. Its main components are crocin and crocinic acid. It is mostly a deep blue powder, easily soluble in water, and stable at pH 3-10 and under 120℃ heating conditions. Its applications are wide-ranging: in the food industry, it can be used to color beverages, baking products, and candies, giving them a natural blue hue; in medicine, it is used to color sugar coatings and capsules; and in cosmetics, it is added to eyeshadows and lipsticks to add unique shades. Compared to synthetic pigments, it is safer, has a natural color, and is more stable, meeting health requirements and maintaining its color under different processing conditions. It is a superior choice among natural colorants. The fermentation production of gardenia blue utilizes microbial metabolism to convert the components in the gardenia fruit into a blue pigment.

[0003] In the fermentation process of gardenia, a reaction tank is needed to provide a suitable environment for the gardenia. Currently, when using a reaction tank to ferment gardenia, the raw materials are added to the tank, and then bolts are used to connect the cap to the flange at the feed inlet of the reaction tank. When installing multiple bolts, workers need to tighten each bolt one by one. When tightening the bolts, workers need to press the cap tight before tightening the bolts. This requires a lot of labor and reduces the efficiency of the workers. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a Gardenia Blue fermentation reactor, which solves the problem that when installing multiple bolts, workers need to tighten each bolt individually, and when tightening the bolts, workers need to press the cover tight before tightening the bolts, which requires a lot of labor and reduces the efficiency of the workers.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a gardenia fermentation reactor, comprising a reactor, a jacket fixedly installed on the outer surface of the reactor, a top cover installed on the upper end of the reactor, and a feed pipe fixedly installed on the upper surface of the top cover;

[0008] An auxiliary installation mechanism is installed on the reaction vessel. The auxiliary installation mechanism includes an installation plate and four hydraulic components. A T-shaped groove is opened on the upper surface of the cover, located on the right side of the feed pipe. A T-shaped plate is slidably installed inside the T-shaped groove. The installation plate is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the T-shaped plate. Two of the four hydraulic components are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the cover, and two hydraulic components are located on the left side of the feed pipe. The other two hydraulic components are fixedly installed at the front and rear ends of the installation plate, respectively. The telescopic ends of the two hydraulic components on the left and the two hydraulic components on the right are all fixedly installed with rotating shafts. A cover is inserted into the upper end of the feed pipe. The left end of the cover is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft on the left side. A groove is opened on the right end of the cover. Both the front and rear ends of the groove are open. The rotating shaft on the right side is inserted into the inside of the groove.

[0009] Preferably, the auxiliary installation mechanism further includes a threaded rod, which is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the T-slot. The T-plate is threadedly connected to the threaded rod, and a first motor is fixedly mounted on the right surface of the upper cover. The output end of the first motor rotates through the interior of the T-slot, and the first motor is fixedly connected to the threaded rod.

[0010] Preferably, three connecting pipes are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the cover, and the lower ends of the three connecting pipes rotatably extend to the lower end of the cover.

[0011] Preferably, a second motor is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the cover, and the output end of the second motor rotates through to the lower surface of the cover.

[0012] Preferably, a stirring rod is rotatably mounted on the lower surface of the upper cover, and the stirring rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor.

[0013] Preferably, hot air connection pipes are fixedly installed at both ends of the jacket.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a gardenia fermentation reactor, which has the following features:

[0016] Beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This Gardenia Blue Fermentation Reactor, through the setting of four hydraulic components and two rotating shafts on the auxiliary installation mechanism, can assist in pressing down the cap. It eliminates the need for workers to manually press down the cap while tightening the bolts, making it easier for workers to tighten the bolts between the cap and the feed pipe later. This reduces the labor intensity of workers when installing the cap and improves their work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1This is a top view schematic diagram of the overall structure of the Gardenia indigo fermentation reactor of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional front view of the internal structure of the Gardenia blue fermentation reactor of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-section of the Gardenia blue fermentation reactor of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Reaction vessel; 2. Jacket; 3. Top cover; 4. Feed pipe; 5. Mounting plate; 6. Hydraulic assembly; 7. T-slot; 8. T-plate; 9. Shaft; 10. Cover; 11. Threaded rod; 12. First motor; 13. Connecting pipe; 14. Second motor; 15. Stirring rod; 16. Hot gas connecting pipe; 17. Groove. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a new technical solution: a gardenia fermentation reaction tank, including a reaction tank 1, a jacket 2 fixedly installed on the outer surface of the reaction tank 1, a top cover 3 installed on the upper end of the reaction tank 1, and a feed pipe 4 fixedly installed on the upper surface of the top cover 3.

[0025] An auxiliary installation mechanism is installed on the reaction tank 1. The auxiliary installation mechanism includes an installation plate 5 and four hydraulic components 6. A T-shaped groove 7 is opened on the upper surface of the cover 3. The T-shaped groove 7 is located on the right side of the feed pipe 4. A T-shaped plate 8 is slidably installed inside the T-shaped groove 7. The installation plate 5 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the T-shaped plate 8. Two of the four hydraulic components 6 are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the cover 3. Two hydraulic components 6 are located on the left side of the feed pipe 4. The other two hydraulic components 6 are fixedly installed at the front and rear ends of the installation plate 5, respectively. The telescopic ends of the two hydraulic components 6 on the left and the two hydraulic components 6 on the right are all fixedly installed with rotating shafts 9. A cover 10 is inserted into the upper end of the feed pipe 4. The left end of the cover 10 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 9 on the left side. A groove 17 is opened on the right end of the cover 10. Both the front and rear ends of the groove 17 are open. The rotating shaft 9 on the right side is inserted into the inside of the groove 17.

[0026] Furthermore, the auxiliary installation mechanism also includes a threaded rod 11, which is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the T-slot 7. The T-plate 8 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 11. A first motor 12 is fixedly mounted on the right surface of the upper cover 3. The output end of the first motor 12 rotates through into the interior of the T-slot 7. The first motor 12 is fixedly connected to the threaded rod 11.

[0027] Furthermore, the four hydraulic components 6 and two rotating shafts 9 on the auxiliary installation mechanism can assist in pressing down the cover 10, eliminating the need for workers to manually press down the cover 10 while tightening the bolts. This facilitates subsequent tightening of the bolts between the cover 10 and the feed pipe 4, reducing the labor intensity of workers when installing the cover 10 and thus improving their work efficiency.

[0028] Furthermore, three connecting pipes 13 are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the cover 3, and the lower ends of the three connecting pipes 13 are rotatably extended to the lower end of the cover 3.

[0029] Furthermore, a second motor 14 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the upper cover 3, and the output end of the second motor 14 rotates through to the lower surface of the upper cover 3.

[0030] Furthermore, a stirring rod 15 is rotatably mounted on the lower surface of the upper cover 3, and the stirring rod 15 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 14.

[0031] Furthermore, hot air connection pipes 16 are fixedly installed at both ends of the jacket 2.

[0032] Furthermore, when using this reaction vessel to ferment Gardenia blue, first manually remove the connecting bolts between the cover 10 and the feed pipe 4, then start the four hydraulic components 6. Their telescopic ends drive the two rotating shafts 9 to move upward. Since the left end of the cover 10 is rotatably connected to the left rotating shaft 9, and the right end groove 17 is fitted onto the right rotating shaft 9, the cover 10 is lifted upward as a whole, disengaging from the upper opening of the feed pipe 4. Start the first motor 12, which drives the threaded rod 11 to rotate. The threaded rod 11, through threaded transmission, causes the T-shaped plate 8 to slide to the right along the T-shaped groove 7, driving the mounting plate 5 and the two hydraulic components 6 and rotating shaft 9 mounted on its upper end to move to the right synchronously, causing the right rotating shaft 9 to disengage from the groove 17 of the cover 10. At this time, only the left rotating shaft 9 of the cover 10 is connected to it. The connection allows the cover 10 to rotate to the left around the left pivot 9, fully opening the upper opening of the feed pipe 4 for easy feeding or cleaning. When it is necessary to close the cover 10, rotate the cover 10 back around the left pivot 9 so that its lower end is aligned with the opening of the feed pipe 4 and the right groove 17 is aligned with the position of the right pivot 9. Start the first motor 12 to reverse, and the threaded rod 11 drives the T-shaped plate 8 to slide to the left, so that the right pivot 9 is reinserted into the groove 17 of the cover 10. Start the four hydraulic components 6 to move downward, driving the pivot 9 and the cover 10 to descend synchronously, so that the cover 10 fits tightly against the upper surface of the feed pipe 4, forming a preliminary seal, which facilitates the subsequent manual installation of bolts by the staff. The hydraulic components 6 remain in a depressed state to assist the bolts in achieving a more reliable seal.

[0033] Structural Description: Reaction Vessel 1: As the core container for Gardenia Blue fermentation, it provides space for microbial fermentation and pigment synthesis, ensuring the stable progress of the fermentation reaction;

[0034] Jacket 2: Fixed to the outer surface of reaction vessel 1, it regulates the temperature inside the vessel by introducing a heat medium to maintain a suitable fermentation environment;

[0035] Top cover 3: Installed on the upper end of reaction vessel 1, used to seal vessel 1. Multiple functional components are integrated on its top to ensure reaction sealing and ease of operation;

[0036] Feed pipe 4: Installed on the top cover 3, it is the input channel for fermentation raw materials, inoculum and other materials, which facilitates the addition of materials and meets the requirements of the fermentation process;

[0037] Mounting plate 5: Connected to T-shaped plate 8, it provides mounting support for the right-side hydraulic component 6 and assists in the related operations of the cover 10;

[0038] Hydraulic components 6: There are four in total. They drive the rotating shaft 9 to rise and fall through the telescopic movement, so as to lift and press down the cover 10, making it easy to open and close. The hydraulic telescopic rod in the hydraulic components 6 is fixedly connected to the corresponding rotating shaft 9.

[0039] T-slot 7: It is formed on the upper cover 3 to provide a sliding track for the T-shaped plate 8, and works with the threaded rod 11 to realize the lateral movement of the two hydraulic components 6 on the right side;

[0040] T-shaped plate 8: slides in T-shaped groove 7, driving the two hydraulic components 6 on the right side to move laterally, and controlling the right rotating shaft 9 to enter and exit the groove 17 on the cover 10;

[0041] Rotating shaft 9: There are two in total. They are connected to the hydraulic component 6 and provide a rotation and lifting connection point for the cover 10 to realize the opening and closing action of the cover 10.

[0042] Cap 10: Seals the feed pipe 4 to prevent material leakage and external pollution, ensuring a sealed fermentation environment. It can be opened and closed flexibly through an auxiliary mechanism.

[0043] Threaded rod 11: Rotatably mounted on the inner wall of T-slot 7, it drives T-plate 8 to move laterally through threaded transmission, adjusting the position of right-side rotating shaft 9;

[0044] First motor 12: drives the threaded rod 11 to rotate, providing power for the sliding of the T-shaped plate 8, and realizing precise position adjustment of the right rotating shaft 9;

[0045] Connecting pipe 13: There are three in total, which penetrate the top cover 3. They can be used to connect monitoring instruments, add reagents, and discharge gas to meet various needs of the fermentation process. If they are not connected to external equipment during the fermentation process, they need to be sealed.

[0046] Second motor 14: Installed on the upper cover 3, it provides rotational power to the stirring rod 15, promotes the mixing of materials in the tank, and improves fermentation efficiency;

[0047] Stirring rod 15: connected to the second motor 14, it rotates and stirs the material in the reaction tank 1 to ensure that the fermentation substrate and the inoculum are in full contact and react.

[0048] Hot gas connection pipe 16: There are two in total, located at both ends of jacket 2, used to connect and discharge hot gas, preheat the tank and regulate the internal temperature;

[0049] Groove 17: It is formed on the right side of the cover 10 to allow the right-side pivot 9 to exert force on the cover 10.

[0050] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A gardenia blue fermentation reactor, comprising a reactor (1), wherein a jacket (2) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the reactor (1), and a top cover (3) is installed on the upper end of the reactor (1), characterized in that: The upper surface of the cover (3) is fixedly installed with a feed pipe (4); An auxiliary installation mechanism is installed on the reaction tank (1). The auxiliary installation mechanism includes an installation plate (5) and four hydraulic components (6). A T-shaped groove (7) is provided on the upper surface of the cover (3). The T-shaped groove (7) is located on the right side of the feed pipe (4). A T-shaped plate (8) is slidably installed inside the T-shaped groove (7). The installation plate (5) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the T-shaped plate (8). Two of the four hydraulic components (6) are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the cover (3). The two hydraulic components (6) are located on the feed pipe. On the left side of (4), two other hydraulic components (6) are fixedly installed at the front and rear ends of the mounting plate (5). The two hydraulic components (6) on the left and the two hydraulic components (6) on the right are all fixedly installed with rotating shafts (9). The upper end of the feed pipe (4) is connected with a cover (10). The left end of the cover (10) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (9) on the left. The right end of the cover (10) is provided with a groove (17). The front and rear ends of the groove (17) are open. The rotating shaft (9) on the right is inserted into the inside of the groove (17).

2. The gardenia blue fermentation reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary installation mechanism also includes a threaded rod (11), which is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the T-slot (7). The T-plate (8) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (11). A first motor (12) is fixedly installed on the right surface of the upper cover (3). The output end of the first motor (12) rotates through into the interior of the T-slot (7). The first motor (12) is fixedly connected to the threaded rod (11).

3. The gardenia blue fermentation reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that: Three connecting pipes (13) are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the cover (3), and the lower ends of the three connecting pipes (13) are rotatably inserted into the lower end of the cover (3).

4. The gardenia blue fermentation reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second motor (14) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the cover (3), and the output end of the second motor (14) rotates through to the lower surface of the cover (3).

5. The gardenia blue fermentation reactor according to claim 4, characterized in that: A stirring rod (15) is rotatably mounted on the lower surface of the upper cover (3), and the stirring rod (15) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (14).

6. The gardenia blue fermentation reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that: Hot air connection pipes (16) are fixedly installed at both ends of the jacket (2).

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