Fermentation tank heat preservation device for gardenia blue

The fermenter insulation device, with its multi-layer insulation structure and hinged fastening design, solves the problem of heat loss caused by structural damage in traditional insulation materials, thus achieving stable temperature control and improved safety in the fermenter.

CN224258608UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19HUBEI YUJIN BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUBEI YUJIN BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

During long-term operation of fermenters, traditional insulation materials suffer structural damage due to mechanical stress and the effects of high humidity and alternating temperature environments. This leads to a decline in insulation performance, making it impossible to effectively maintain a stable temperature environment in the fermenter and affecting the precise control of the fermentation process.

Method used

The system employs a multi-layer insulation structure design, including aluminum foil fiberglass cloth, polyurethane foam filling board, and nano aerogel felt. Combined with hinged and plug-in fastening installation methods, it ensures airtightness and structural stability, preventing accidental opening caused by vibration or pressure fluctuations.

Benefits of technology

It improves the convenience and sealing of the heat preservation device, shortens downtime for maintenance, ensures the safety and temperature stability of the fermentation process, and enhances the precise control capability of the fermentation process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a fermentation tank heat preservation device for gardenia blue, and relates to the technical field of fermentation tanks. A fermentation tank heat preservation device for gardenia blue comprises a gardenia blue fermentation tank body, a mounting groove and a heat preservation replacement structure are formed in the outer surface of the gardenia blue fermentation tank body, the heat preservation replacement structure is located on the gardenia blue fermentation tank body, and the heat preservation replacement structure comprises a first heat preservation cover, a second heat preservation cover, a first locking plate, a second locking plate, a connecting plate, an inserting rod and a fastening bolt. The first heat preservation cover and the second heat preservation cover are installed in a hinged mode and locked through the inserting rods and the fastening bolts, so that the heat preservation structure can be conveniently overhauled daily, the shutdown maintenance time is greatly shortened, meanwhile, the sealing performance and the structural stability in the closed state are guaranteed through the crossed butt joint of the first locking plate and the second locking plate and the fastening design of the inserting rods, and the service life of the heat preservation structure is prolonged. Accidental opening of the heat preservation cover due to vibration or pressure fluctuation is avoided, the safety of the fermentation process is guaranteed, and the heat preservation device replacement convenience is further improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fermentation tank technology, and in particular to a heat preservation device for a fermentation tank of gardenia. Background Technology

[0002] Gardenia blue, a natural food coloring, is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Its core production process involves microbial fermentation. During fermentation, the activity of microorganisms is extremely sensitive to temperature; temperature fluctuations exceeding a certain range can lead to abnormal microbial metabolism, decreased pigment yield, or even fermentation failure.

[0003] Traditional insulation materials are subjected to continuous mechanical stress from tank vibration during long-term operation of fermentation tanks. Simultaneously, they operate in a complex environment of high humidity and fluctuating temperatures. Under the combined influence of these two factors, the insulation materials gradually suffer structural damage, such as visible cracks, localized collapse, or overall deformation. These defects loosen the originally dense internal structure of the insulation material, allowing heat-conducting media like air to penetrate more easily, leading to a continuous decline in insulation performance. Over time, heat loss gradually intensifies, making it impossible to effectively maintain a stable temperature environment in the fermentation tank, which adversely affects the precise control of the fermentation process. Therefore, we propose a fermentation tank insulation device for Gardenia jasminoides. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a heat preservation device for a fermentation tank of Gardenia jasminoides. This device can solve the problem that traditional heat preservation materials are subjected to continuous mechanical stress from tank vibration during long-term operation of the fermentation tank, and are also subjected to a complex environment of high humidity and alternating temperatures. Under the combined influence of these two factors, the heat preservation materials gradually suffer structural damage, such as visible cracks, local collapse, or overall deformation. These defects make the originally tight internal structure of the heat preservation material loose, allowing heat conduction media such as air to penetrate more easily, resulting in a continuous decline in heat preservation performance. Over time, heat loss gradually intensifies, making it impossible to effectively maintain a stable temperature environment in the fermentation tank, which adversely affects the precise control of the fermentation process.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a heat preservation device for a fermentation tank of gardenia, comprising:

[0006] The main body of the Gardenia Blue Fermentation Tank has an installation groove on its outer surface;

[0007] The insulation replacement structure is located on the main body of the Gardenia blue fermentation tank.

[0008] The insulation replacement structure includes insulation cover one, insulation cover two, locking plate one, locking plate two, connecting plate, insert rod, and fastening bolt. Insulation cover one is hinged to insulation cover two, and insulation cover one and insulation cover two are closed and installed inside the mounting groove. Locking plate one is fixedly connected to the outer surface of insulation cover one, and locking plate two is fixedly connected to the outer surface of insulation cover two. Both locking plate one and locking plate two have through holes at their tops. Locking plate one and locking plate two are cross-connected, and their through holes are corresponding and interconnected. Insert rod is fixedly connected inside the connecting plate. Insert rod is inserted into the through holes on locking plate one and locking plate two. Threaded holes are opened on the outer surface of the insert rod. Fastening bolt is threadedly connected to the connecting plate, and the end of the fastening bolt near the insert rod is threaded into the inside of the threaded hole.

[0009] Preferably, aluminum foil fiberglass cloth is fixedly installed inside both the first and second heat insulation covers, polyurethane foam filling boards are fixedly installed inside both aluminum foil fiberglass cloths, nano aerogel felts are fixedly installed inside both polyurethane foam filling boards, both nano aerogel felts are in close contact with the inside of the mounting groove, and the joints between the two nano aerogel felts and the two aluminum foil fiberglass cloths are tightly fitted.

[0010] Preferably, a thermometer and a pressure gauge are fixedly installed on the top of the main body of the gardenia fermentation tank, and the detection ends of the thermometer and pressure gauge are located inside the main body of the gardenia fermentation tank.

[0011] Preferably, a feed pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the gardenia fermentation tank body, and the feed pipe communicates with the interior of the gardenia fermentation tank body.

[0012] Preferably, a discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the main body of the gardenia fermentation tank, the discharge pipe is connected to the interior of the main body of the gardenia fermentation tank, and a valve is installed on the discharge pipe.

[0013] Preferably, both the first and second insulation covers are interference-fitted with the interior of the mounting groove.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. The gardenia fermentation tank insulation device uses a hinged and rod-locking installation method for insulation cover one and insulation cover two. This facilitates daily maintenance of the insulation structure and significantly reduces downtime for maintenance. At the same time, the cross-connection of locking plate one and locking plate two and the rod-locking design ensure the sealing and structural stability in the closed state, preventing accidental opening of the insulation cover due to vibration or pressure fluctuations, ensuring the safety of the fermentation process, and further improving the convenience of replacing the insulation device. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the Gardenia indigo fermentation tank of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second locking plate structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting plate structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the two-section structure of the heat insulation cover of this utility model.

[0022] Attached reference numerals: 1. Gardenia blue fermentation tank body; 2. Insulation cover one; 3. Insulation cover two; 4. Locking plate one; 5. Locking plate two; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Thermometer; 8. Pressure gauge; 9. Mounting groove; 10. Through hole; 11. Insert rod; 12. Threaded hole; 13. Fastening bolt; 14. Nano aerogel felt; 15. Polyurethane foam filling board; 16. Aluminum foil fiberglass cloth. Detailed Implementation

[0023] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, terms such as greater than, less than, and exceeding are understood to exclude the stated number, while terms such as above, below, and within are understood to include the stated number. The use of terms like "first" and "second" is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the quantity or sequence of the indicated technical features.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0027] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a heat preservation device for a fermentation tank of gardenia, comprising:

[0028] Gardenia blue fermentation tank body 1, with an installation groove 9 on the outer surface of the gardenia blue fermentation tank body 1;

[0029] The insulation replacement structure is located on the main body 1 of the Gardenia blue fermentation tank.

[0030] The insulation replacement structure includes insulation cover 1 (2), insulation cover 2 (3), locking plate 1 (4), locking plate 2 (5), connecting plate 6, insert rod 11, and fastening bolts 13. Insulation cover 1 (2) is hinged to insulation cover 2 (3). Insulation cover 1 (2) and insulation cover 2 (3) are closedly installed inside the mounting groove 9. Both insulation cover 1 (2) and insulation cover 2 (3) are interference-fitted with the inside of the mounting groove 9. Locking plate 1 (4) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of insulation cover 1 (2), and locking plate 2 (5) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of insulation cover 2 (3). Both the first plate 4 and the second locking plate 5 have through holes 10 at their tops. The first locking plate 4 and the second locking plate 5 are interlocked and their through holes 10 are connected to each other. The insertion rod 11 is fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting plate 6. The insertion rod 11 is inserted into the through holes 10 on the first locking plate 4 and the second locking plate 5. The outer surface of the insertion rod 11 has a threaded hole 12. The fastening bolt 13 is threadedly connected to the connecting plate 6. The end of the fastening bolt 13 near the insertion rod 11 is threadedly connected to the inside of the threaded hole 12.

[0031] Both heat insulation cover 12 and heat insulation cover 23 have aluminum foil fiberglass cloth 16 fixedly installed inside. Both aluminum foil fiberglass cloth 16 have polyurethane foam filling board 15 fixedly installed inside. Both polyurethane foam filling board 15 have nano aerogel felt 14 fixedly installed inside. Both nano aerogel felt 14 are in close contact with the inside of the mounting groove 9. The joints between the two nano aerogel felt 14 and the two aluminum foil fiberglass cloth 16 are tightly fitted.

[0032] A thermometer 7 and a pressure gauge 8 are fixedly installed on the top of the Gardenia jasminoides fermentation tank body 1. The detection ends of the thermometer 7 and the pressure gauge 8 are located inside the Gardenia jasminoides fermentation tank body 1. A feed pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the Gardenia jasminoides fermentation tank body 1 and communicates with the interior of the Gardenia jasminoides fermentation tank body 1. A discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the Gardenia jasminoides fermentation tank body 1 and communicates with the interior of the Gardenia jasminoides fermentation tank body 1. A valve is installed on the discharge pipe.

[0033] Furthermore, when using this device, specifically the gardenia fermentation tank insulation device, insulation cover 1 2 and insulation cover 2 3 are closed and installed in the mounting groove 9 on the outer surface of the gardenia fermentation tank body 1. Insulation cover 1 2 and insulation cover 2 3 are hinged for easy opening and closing. When closed, locking plate 1 4 and locking plate 2 5 are cross-connected, and their through holes 10 are correspondingly connected. Insert rod 11 is inserted through the through hole 10 and then threadedly connected to the threaded hole 12 on the outer surface of the insert rod 11 by fastening bolt 13, so that the connecting plate 6 fixes the insert rod 11, thereby firmly locking insulation cover 1 2 and insulation cover 2 3 on the fermentation tank body.

[0034] The interior of insulation covers 1 and 2 consists of a multi-layer insulation structure composed of nano-aerogel felt 14, polyurethane foam filling board 15, and aluminum foil fiberglass cloth 16. The nano-aerogel felt 14 is in close contact with the mounting groove 9, and its low thermal conductivity reduces heat transfer. The polyurethane foam filling board 15 further fills the insulation space to prevent heat loss. The aluminum foil fiberglass cloth 16 can reflect heat and enhance the structural strength of the insulation cover.

[0035] During the fermentation process, thermometer 7 and pressure gauge 8 monitor the temperature and pressure inside the fermenter in real time. Raw materials are added through the feed pipe, and products are discharged through the discharge pipe and valves.

[0036] The insulation cover 1 (2) and insulation cover 2 (3) are installed using a hinged joint and locking method with insert rod 11 and fastening bolt 13. This facilitates routine maintenance of the insulation structure and significantly reduces downtime for maintenance. At the same time, the cross-connection of locking plate 1 (4) and locking plate 2 (5) and the fastening design of insert rod 11 ensure the sealing and structural stability in the closed state, preventing the insulation cover from being accidentally opened due to vibration or pressure fluctuations, ensuring the safety of the fermentation process, and further improving the convenience of replacing the insulation device.

[0037] Structural Description: Gardenia Blue Fermentation Tank Main Body 1: As the core container for the fermentation reaction, it holds the inoculum, culture medium, and reaction environment required for gardenia blue fermentation, ensuring the airtightness and stability of the fermentation process;

[0038] Insulation cover 12: Covers the outer surface of the main body of the fermentation tank. It reduces heat loss through a multi-layer insulation structure. Its hinged design makes it easy to open and close quickly for maintenance or repair.

[0039] Insulation Cover 2 3: Works with Insulation Cover 1 2 to cover the main body of the fermentation tank, forming a complete insulation shell. Its multi-layer structure works together to improve the heat insulation performance, and it also supports modular disassembly and assembly.

[0040] Locking plate 4: Fixed to the outer surface of insulation cover 2, it achieves mechanical locking of the insulation cover by cross-interlocking with locking plate 5, ensuring structural stability in the closed state;

[0041] Locking plate 25: It is fixed to the outer surface of the insulation cover 23 and is fixed by a plug rod after being cross-connected with locking plate 14 to prevent the insulation cover from being opened accidentally due to vibration or pressure fluctuation.

[0042] Connecting plate 6: It supports the insertion rod and connects the fastening bolts. The locking plate 4 and locking plate 5 are fastened by the threaded engagement of the bolts and the insertion rod, which enhances the sealing performance after the heat insulation cover is closed.

[0043] Insert rod 11: Through the through holes of locking plate 4 and locking plate 5, the two insulation covers are fixed by physical insertion to prevent them from separating due to vibration or external force;

[0044] Threaded hole 12: It is opened on the outer surface of the plug rod and cooperates with the fastening bolt to fasten the connecting plate 6 and enhance the stability of the locking structure;

[0045] Fastening bolt 13: The connecting plate 6 and the insert rod are fixed by threaded connection to prevent the insert rod from loosening and ensure that the heat insulation cover remains closed during long-term operation;

[0046] Nano aerogel felt 14: As the inner layer of the insulation layer, it is directly attached to the mounting groove 9. Its ultra-low thermal conductivity is used to block the heat transfer inside the tank, while buffering the impact of vibration on the insulation layer.

[0047] Polyurethane foam filling board 15: As the middle layer of the insulation layer, it fills the gap between the nano aerogel felt and the aluminum foil glass fiber cloth, and further prevents heat convection and conduction through the dense pore structure.

[0048] Aluminum foil fiberglass cloth 16: As the outer layer of the insulation layer, it has the functions of reflecting radiant heat and strengthening the structure. Its high reflectivity reflects the heat radiated outward from the tank back into the interior, while the fiberglass enhances the deformation resistance of the insulation cover.

[0049] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A heat preservation device for a fermentation tank of gardenia, characterized in that, include: Gardenia fermentation tank body (1), and an installation groove (9) is provided on the outer surface of the gardenia fermentation tank body (1); The insulation replacement structure is located on the main body (1) of the Gardenia blue fermentation tank; The insulation replacement structure includes insulation cover one (2), insulation cover two (3), locking plate one (4), locking plate two (5), connecting plate (6), insert rod (11) and fastening bolt (13). Insulation cover one (2) is hinged on insulation cover two (3). Insulation cover one (2) and insulation cover two (3) are closed and installed inside the mounting groove (9). Locking plate one (4) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of insulation cover one (2). Among them, the second locking plate (5) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the second heat insulation cover (3), and the top of the first locking plate (4) and the second locking plate (5) are provided with through holes (10). The first locking plate (4) and the second locking plate (5) are interlocked and their through holes (10) are connected to each other. The insertion rod (11) is fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting plate (6). The insertion rod (11) is inserted into the through hole (10) on the locking plate 1 (4) and the locking plate 2 (5). The outer surface of the insertion rod (11) is provided with a threaded hole (12). The fastening bolt (13) is threadedly connected to the connecting plate (6). The end of the fastening bolt (13) near the insertion rod (11) is threadedly connected to the inside of the threaded hole (12).

2. The heat preservation device for a fermentation tank of gardenia blue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interior of the first heat insulation cover (2) and the second heat insulation cover (3) are both fixedly installed with aluminum foil glass fiber cloth (16), the interior of the two aluminum foil glass fiber cloths (16) is fixedly installed with polyurethane foam filling board (15), and the interior of the two polyurethane foam filling board (15) is fixedly installed with nano aerogel felt (14). Among them, the two nano-aerogel felts (14) are in close contact with the inside of the mounting groove (9), and the seams of the two nano-aerogel felts (14) and the two aluminum foil glass fiber cloths (16) are tightly fitted together.

3. The heat preservation device for a fermentation tank of gardenia blue according to claim 1, characterized in that: A thermometer (7) and a pressure gauge (8) are fixedly installed on the top of the main body (1) of the gardenia fermentation tank. The detection ends of the thermometer (7) and the pressure gauge (8) are located inside the main body (1) of the gardenia fermentation tank.

4. The heat preservation device for a fermentation tank of gardenia blue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the Gardenia Blue Fermentation Tank Body (1) is fixedly connected to a feed pipe, which is connected to the interior of the Gardenia Blue Fermentation Tank Body (1).

5. The heat preservation device for a fermentation tank of gardenia blue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the gardenia fermentation tank body (1) is fixedly connected to a discharge pipe, which is connected to the interior of the gardenia fermentation tank body (1) and a valve is installed on the discharge pipe.

6. The heat preservation device for a fermentation tank of Gardenia jasminoides according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first heat insulation cover (2) and the second heat insulation cover (3) are interference-fitted with the interior of the mounting groove (9).