A probiotic fermentation device with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation

Abstract

This invention discloses a probiotic fermentation device with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation, comprising a primary fermenter, a secondary fermenter, and a circulation tank. A transfer pump is fixedly installed on the upper end of the front surface of the primary fermenter. An extraction pipe is fixedly installed between the input end of the transfer pump and the upper end of the primary fermenter, and a delivery pipe is fixedly installed between the output end of the transfer pump and the upper end of the secondary fermenter. Through the arrangement of the extraction pipe, transfer pump, and delivery pipe, this invention enables the transfer of probiotics from the primary fermenter to the secondary fermenter during the fermentation process. Furthermore, the circulation tank, electric heating element, temperature sensor, temperature controller, circulation pump, water inlet pipe, guide shell, spiral guide plate, and return pipe allow for water bath heating and temperature control around the delivery pipe during probiotic transport, effectively avoiding the influence of environmental temperature differences during probiotic transport.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of probiotic fermentation equipment, specifically a probiotic fermentation equipment with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation. Background Technology

[0002] Multi-stage fermentation of probiotics refers to the process of fermenting probiotics at different stages multiple times to improve their activity and stability. This technology optimizes the growth and metabolism of probiotics by adjusting environmental conditions and adding different nutrients at different fermentation stages, thereby obtaining probiotic products with higher activity and functionality. In the multi-stage fermentation process of probiotics, materials need to be transported between different fermentation stages and fermentation units. However, during the transport of probiotics along the transport pipeline, due to the lack of effective temperature control measures, they are easily affected by the external ambient temperature, resulting in large temperature fluctuations within the transport pipeline. These temperature fluctuations inhibit the activity of probiotics, affecting the normal progress of fermentation and the quality of the final product. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a probiotic fermentation device with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation. It has the advantage of effectively heating and controlling the temperature around the delivery pipeline during the delivery of probiotics, thus avoiding the impact of temperature fluctuations on the activity of probiotics during delivery.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a probiotic fermentation device with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation, comprising a primary fermenter, a secondary fermenter, and a circulation tank. A delivery pump is fixedly installed on the upper end of the front surface of the primary fermenter. An extraction pipe is fixedly installed between the input end of the delivery pump and the upper end of the primary fermenter. A delivery pipe is fixedly installed between the output end of the delivery pump and the upper end of the secondary fermenter. Both ends of the delivery pipe are fixedly connected to guide shells. A spiral guide plate is fixedly connected between the inner cavity of the guide shell and the surface of the delivery pipe. A water inlet pipe is fixedly connected between the right ends of the bottoms of the two guide shells. A circulation pump is fixedly installed between the lower end of the water inlet pipe and the lower right end of the circulation tank. A return water pipe is fixedly installed between the left ends of the bottoms of the two guide shells and the top of the circulation tank. A temperature sensor is fixedly installed in the middle of the right side of the circulation tank. An electric heating tube is fixedly installed at the lower end of the inner cavity of the circulation tank. A temperature controller is fixedly installed on the upper end of the front surface of the circulation tank.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment, the right end of the conveying pipe is fitted with a front insulation sleeve, the middle end of the conveying pipe is fitted with a middle insulation sleeve, and the left end of the conveying pipe is fitted with a rear insulation sleeve.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the outer surface of the flow guide shell is covered with a heat insulation cover, the surface of the water inlet pipe is covered with a water inlet heat insulation sleeve, and the surface of the water return pipe is covered with a water return heat insulation sleeve.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, a flow guide frame is fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the circulation tank, and a flow guide hole is provided at the bottom of the flow guide frame.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, a water guide pipe is fixedly connected to the right end of the front surface of the circulation tank, and a control valve is fixedly installed on the surface of the water guide pipe.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, a control valve is fixedly installed at the upper end of the extraction tube.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, a transparent observation plate is fixedly connected to the middle of the front surface of the circulation box, and support bases are fixedly connected to all four sides of the bottom of the circulation box.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] This invention, through the arrangement of an extraction pipe, a delivery pump, and a delivery pipe, enables the transfer of probiotics from the primary fermenter to the secondary fermenter during the fermentation process. Furthermore, the inclusion of a circulation box, electric heating element, temperature sensor, temperature controller, circulation pump, inlet pipe, guide shell, spiral guide plate, and return pipe allows for water bath heating and temperature control around the delivery pipe during probiotic transport. This effectively prevents the probiotics from experiencing a continuous drop in temperature due to environmental temperature differences during transport, thus ensuring the viability of the probiotics during the transport process. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the right side structure of the circulation box of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a front sectional view of the circulation box of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a front cross-sectional view of the thermal insulation cover of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Primary fermenter; 2. Transfer pump; 3. Transfer pipe; 4. Extraction pipe; 5. Insulation cover; 6. Water guide pipe; 7. Circulation tank; 8. Secondary fermenter; 9. Front insulation sleeve; 10. Middle insulation sleeve; 11. Rear insulation sleeve; 12. Thermostat; 13. Circulation pump; 14. Inlet water insulation sleeve; 15. Return water pipe; 16. Return water insulation sleeve; 17. Spiral guide plate; 18. Guide shell; 19. Temperature sensor; 20. Inlet water pipe; 21. Electric heating element; 22. Guide frame. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0020] The components in this application, such as the primary fermenter 1, transfer pump 2, transfer pipe 3, extraction pipe 4, insulation cover 5, water guide pipe 6, circulation tank 7, secondary fermenter 8, front insulation sleeve 9, middle insulation sleeve 10, rear insulation sleeve 11, temperature controller 12, circulation pump 13, inlet water insulation sleeve 14, return water pipe 15, return water insulation sleeve 16, spiral guide plate 17, guide shell 18, temperature sensor 19, inlet water pipe 20, electric heating tube 21, and guide frame 22, are all general standard parts or parts known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principle can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0021] Example 1:

[0022] Please see Figures 1-4As shown, this utility model provides a probiotic fermentation device with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation, including a primary fermenter 1, a secondary fermenter 8, and a circulation tank 7. A transfer pump 2 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the front surface of the primary fermenter 1. An extraction pipe 4 is fixedly installed between the input end of the transfer pump 2 and the upper end of the primary fermenter 1. A delivery pipe 3 is fixedly installed between the output end of the transfer pump 2 and the upper end of the secondary fermenter 8. Both ends of the delivery pipe 3 are fixedly connected to guide shells 18. The inner cavity of the guide shell 18 and the surface of the delivery pipe 3 are connected to the guide shell 18. A spiral guide plate 17 is fixedly connected between the surfaces. A water inlet pipe 20 is fixedly connected between the right ends of the bottom of the two guide shells 18. A circulation pump 13 is fixedly installed between the lower end of the water inlet pipe 20 and the lower end of the right side of the circulation tank 7. A return water pipe 15 is fixedly installed between the left ends of the bottom of the two guide shells 18 and the top of the circulation tank 7. A temperature sensor 19 is fixedly installed in the middle of the right side of the circulation tank 7. An electric heating tube 21 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the inner cavity of the circulation tank 7. A thermostat 12 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the front surface of the circulation tank 7.

[0023] In this technical solution, before the probiotics are transferred from the primary fermenter 1 to the secondary fermenter 8, the water inside the circulation tank 7 is heated by the electric heating tube 21. The temperature sensor 19 monitors the water temperature inside the circulation tank 7 until it reaches the preset value of the temperature controller 12. The temperature controller 12 then stops the electric heating tube 21. Subsequently, the circulation pump 13 is started to extract water from the circulation tank 7 and transport it through the inlet pipe 20 to the inside of the guide shell 18. Simultaneously, the water flows spirally around the surface of the spiral guide plate 17 and around the surface of the delivery pipe 3, before returning to the circulation tank 7 through the return pipe 15. This continuous water circulation effectively heats and controls the temperature around the delivery pipe 3, preventing a continuous drop in the temperature of the probiotics due to external environmental temperature differences during the subsequent transport of the probiotics through the delivery pipe 3 by the pump 2. This ensures the vitality of the probiotics during the transport process.

[0024] Example 2:

[0025] Based on Embodiment 1, this utility model is as follows: Figures 1-4 As shown, the right end of the conveying pipe 3 is fitted with a front insulation sleeve 9, the middle end of the conveying pipe 3 is fitted with a middle insulation sleeve 10, the left end of the conveying pipe 3 is fitted with a rear insulation sleeve 11, the outer surface of the guide shell 18 is fitted with an insulation cover 5, the surface of the water inlet pipe 20 is fitted with an inlet water insulation sleeve 14, and the surface of the return water pipe 15 is fitted with a return water insulation sleeve 16.

[0026] In this technical solution, the installation of the front insulation sleeve 9, the middle insulation sleeve 10 and the rear insulation sleeve 11 achieves the purpose of heat preservation and protection around the conveying pipe 3, effectively reducing the probability of temperature loss and diffusion from the conveying pipe 3 to the outside. The installation of the insulation cover 5, the inlet water insulation sleeve 14 and the return water insulation sleeve 16 can provide heat preservation and protection around the inlet water pipe 20, the guide shell 18 and the return water pipe 15, effectively reducing the probability of temperature loss and diffusion to the outside during water circulation.

[0027] Example 3:

[0028] Based on Embodiment 1, this utility model is as follows: Figures 1-3 As shown, a guide frame 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the circulation box 7, and a guide hole is opened at the bottom of the guide frame 22. A water pipe 6 is fixedly connected to the right end of the front surface of the circulation box 7. A control valve is fixedly installed on the surface of the water pipe 6. A regulating valve is fixedly installed at the upper end of the extraction pipe 4. A transparent observation plate is fixedly connected to the middle of the front surface of the circulation box 7. Support seats are fixedly connected to all four sides of the bottom of the circulation box 7.

[0029] In this technical solution, the water returning from the return pipe 15 can be diverted to different locations inside the circulation tank 7 by setting the guide frame 22 and the guide hole, so as to avoid the water returning too concentrated and causing a large temperature difference in the local water. The water guide pipe 6 and the control valve make it easy for personnel to replenish and change the water inside the circulation tank 7. The transparent observation plate makes it easy for personnel to observe the water level inside the circulation tank 7.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that 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. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A probiotic fermentation device with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation, comprising a primary fermenter (1), a secondary fermenter (8), and a circulation tank (7), characterized in that: A delivery pump (2) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the front surface of the primary fermenter (1). An extraction pipe (4) is fixedly installed between the input end of the delivery pump (2) and the upper end of the primary fermenter (1). A delivery pipe (3) is fixedly installed between the output end of the delivery pump (2) and the upper end of the secondary fermenter (8). Both ends of the delivery pipe (3) are fixedly connected to guide shells (18). A spiral guide plate (17) is fixedly connected between the inner cavity of the guide shell (18) and the surface of the delivery pipe (3). The bottom of the two guide shells (18) A water inlet pipe (20) is fixedly connected between the right ends of the two parts. A circulation pump (13) is fixedly installed between the lower end of the water inlet pipe (20) and the lower end of the right side of the circulation tank (7). A return water pipe (15) is fixedly installed between the left end of the bottom of the two guide shells (18) and the top of the circulation tank (7). A temperature sensor (19) is fixedly installed in the middle of the right side of the circulation tank (7). An electric heating tube (21) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the inner cavity of the circulation tank (7). A thermostat (12) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the front surface of the circulation tank (7).

2. The probiotic fermentation equipment with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right end of the conveying pipe (3) is fitted with a front insulation sleeve (9), the middle end of the conveying pipe (3) is fitted with a middle insulation sleeve (10), and the left end of the conveying pipe (3) is fitted with a rear insulation sleeve (11).

3. The probiotic fermentation equipment with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the flow guide shell (18) is covered with a heat insulation cover (5), the surface of the water inlet pipe (20) is covered with a water inlet heat insulation sleeve (14), and the surface of the water return pipe (15) is covered with a water return heat insulation sleeve (16).

4. The probiotic fermentation equipment with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide frame (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the circulation box (7), and a guide hole is provided at the bottom of the guide frame (22).

5. The probiotic fermentation equipment with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water guide pipe (6) is fixedly connected to the right end of the front surface of the circulation tank (7), and a control valve is fixedly installed on the surface of the water guide pipe (6).

6. The probiotic fermentation equipment with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control valve is fixedly installed at the upper end of the extraction tube (4).

7. The probiotic fermentation equipment with controllable activity through multi-stage fermentation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transparent observation plate is fixedly connected to the middle of the front surface of the circulation box (7), and support bases are fixedly connected to the four sides of the bottom of the circulation box (7).

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