Direct vat dyeing apparatus

By installing a viewing window and an adjustable baffle structure on the outside of the fermenter, the problem of material splashing is solved, the observation effect and the sealing of the fermenter are improved, and safe and efficient fermentation operation is achieved.

CN224378031UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19SUZHOU WEIZHIXIANG FOOD CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU WEIZHIXIANG FOOD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-15
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation equipment, when the stirring components are working, the material may splash onto the outside of the observation glass plate, affecting the operator's observation effect and potentially reducing the airtightness of the fermentation container.

Method used

A viewing window is installed on the outside of the fermenter, and a glass plate is installed on the outside of the viewing window. An adjustable baffle and adjustment rod are provided. The glass plate can be blocked or exposed by the opening and closing of the baffle. Combined with the blocking block in the arc groove and the adjustment rod, the sealing performance and observation convenience of the fermenter are improved.

Benefits of technology

This effectively prevents materials from splashing onto the glass plate surface, maintains the clarity of observation, and improves the sealing performance of the fermenter, ensuring the safety and efficiency of operation.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation device. The adjustment mechanism includes a mounting frame with a light-transmitting opening in the middle. A hexagonal groove is formed on the surface of the mounting frame outside the light-transmitting opening, and an arc-shaped groove is formed on the surface of the mounting frame below the hexagonal groove. A glass plate is embedded and fixed on the outer wall of the mounting frame behind the light-transmitting opening. Several flange holes are formed on the surface edge of the mounting frame, and a sealing ring is attached and fixed to the surface edge of the mounting frame. Several baffles are movably installed on the front of the mounting frame, with the sides of two adjacent baffles abutting each other. The outer flange of the viewing window is connected to the mounting frame with the glass plate. When the fermenter is in use, the condition of the material in the container can be observed through the glass mounting plate. In addition, multiple baffles are set on the inner side of the mounting frame. When each baffle is closed, it can block the glass mounting plate, thereby preventing the material from splashing onto the surface of the glass mounting plate when it is stirred, thus avoiding obstructing the view.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of probiotic fermentation technology, specifically to a direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation device. Background Technology

[0002] Direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation equipment is an integrated fermentation system that utilizes highly active direct-inoculation starter culture. By optimizing the fermentation environment, including temperature, dissolved oxygen, and pH, it achieves efficient proliferation of probiotics and production of metabolites. It has advantages such as standardized strains, simplified processes, and precise control, and is widely used in food, medicine, agriculture, and other fields.

[0003] Chinese patent discloses a direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation device (publication number: CN218089531U). This device mainly increases the airtightness of the fermentation chamber by coordinating the fermentation chamber, rubber ring, chamber lid, oxygen supply component, stirring component, and observation glass plate. This allows for uniform stirring of materials, maintains sufficient internal oxygen content, facilitates observation of the fermentation process, and reduces the fermentation cycle. However, this device still has the following problem: when the stirring component is working, materials may splash inside the fermentation container, and these materials may adhere to the outside of the observation glass plate on the container surface, thus affecting the operator's normal use and observation of the structure. Therefore, a direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation device is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation device includes a fermenter with an adjustment mechanism on its side. The fermenter includes a three-phase asynchronous motor. The adjustment mechanism includes a mounting frame with a light-transmitting opening in the center. A hexagonal groove is formed on the surface of the mounting frame outside the light-transmitting opening, and an arc-shaped groove is formed on the surface of the mounting frame below the hexagonal groove. A glass plate is embedded and fixed on the outer wall of the mounting frame behind the light-transmitting opening. Several flange holes are formed on the surface edge of the mounting frame, and a sealing ring is attached and fixed to the surface edge of the mounting frame. Several baffles are movably mounted on the front of the mounting frame, with the sides of adjacent baffles abutting against each other.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a push shaft is fixedly connected to the lower center of the front side of the baffle, and a slider is fixedly connected to the lower center of the back side of the baffle, with each slider slidingly connected along the inner side of the straight edge of the hexagonal groove.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the adjustment mechanism also includes a rotating ring, the middle of which is hollowed out, and a number of push grooves are provided on the outer side of the hollowed-out part of the rotating ring. Each of the rotating rings is arranged equidistantly around the center of the rotating ring, and an adjustment rod is fixedly connected to the lower back of the rotating ring.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the outer side of the rotating ring is rotatably connected to the front end of the mounting frame, the inner side of each of the push grooves is slidably connected to the push shaft, and the outer wall of the adjusting rod is slidably connected to the arc-shaped groove.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a blocking block is inserted into the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove, and a positioning groove is provided on one side of the front of the blocking block, with the inner side of the positioning groove abutting against the end of the adjusting rod.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the fermenter also includes a tank body, the bottom surface of which is connected to a discharge pipe, and the upper end of the outer wall of the discharge pipe is fixedly connected to a viewing window, which is connected to the outer flange of the mounting frame.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the top surface of the tank body is fixedly connected to a top cover by bolts, the top surface of the top cover is fixedly installed with a three-phase asynchronous motor in the middle, the top surface of the top cover is also connected to a feeding pipe through and fixedly connected to the side of the top surface of the top cover, the output shaft of the three-phase asynchronous motor extends to the bottom of the top cover, and the output shaft of the three-phase asynchronous motor is fixedly connected to a stirring rod.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] (1) The present invention provides a viewing window on the outside of the fermentation tank. The outer flange of the viewing window is connected to a mounting frame with a glass plate. When the fermentation tank is in use, the condition of the material inside the container can be observed through the glass mounting plate. In addition, multiple baffles are provided on the inner side of the mounting frame. When each baffle is closed, it can block the glass mounting plate, thereby preventing the material from splashing onto the surface of the glass mounting plate when it is being stirred, thus avoiding affecting the field of vision.

[0014] (2) Operators can use the adjusting rods that extend to the outside of the mounting frame to move each baffle to close or open, so that when observation is needed through the viewing window, the baffles can remove the obstruction of the glass plate, and when observation is not needed, the baffles can isolate and protect the glass plate. The adjusting rods slide along the arc groove, and rubber plugs can be inserted and installed in the arc groove. The plugs reduce the connection gaps in the arc groove, improve the sealing of the fermentation tank, and the plugs also move and limit the adjusting rods, so as to ensure that the baffles remain closed. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the tank body in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the adjusting mechanism in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle when it is retracted in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle when it is unfolded in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the push groove in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the baffle in this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Fermentation tank; 101. Tank body; 102. Discharge pipe; 103. Viewing window; 104. Top cover; 105. Three-phase asynchronous motor; 106. Stirring rod; 107. Feeding pipe; 2. Adjustment mechanism; 201. Mounting frame; 202. Light-transmitting opening; 203. Hexagonal groove; 204. Arc groove; 205. Glass plate; 206. Block; 207. Positioning groove; 208. Baffle; 209. Push shaft; 210. Sliding block; 211. Rotary ring; 212. Push groove; 213. Adjustment rod. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0025] like Figure 1-7As shown, a direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation device includes a fermenter 1, an adjustment mechanism 2 on the side of the fermenter 1, and a three-phase asynchronous motor 105. The adjustment mechanism 2 includes a mounting frame 201, a light-transmitting opening 202 in the middle of the mounting frame 201, a hexagonal groove 203 on the surface of the mounting frame 201 outside the light-transmitting opening 202, and an arc-shaped groove 204 on the surface of the mounting frame 201 below the hexagonal groove 203. A glass plate 205 is embedded and fixed on the outer wall of the mounting frame 201 behind the light-transmitting opening 202. Several flange holes are opened on the surface edge of the mounting frame 201, and a sealing ring is also attached to the surface edge of the mounting frame 201. Several baffles 208 are movably installed on the front of the mounting frame 201, with the sides of two adjacent baffles 208 abutting against each other. Figure 1 As shown, when the mounting frame 201 is connected to the flange of the viewing window 103, the silicone sealing ring fills the connection gap, thereby improving the sealing performance of the tank body 101.

[0026] A push shaft 209 is fixedly connected to the lower center of the front side of the baffle 208, and a slider 210 is fixedly connected to the lower center of the back side of the baffle 208. Each slider 210 is slidably connected along the inner side of the straight edge of the hexagonal groove 203, such as... Figure 3 As shown, under the constraint of the hexagonal groove 203, the baffle 208 can only move in a straight line.

[0027] The adjustment mechanism 2 also includes a rotating ring 211, which has a hollow center. Several push grooves 212 are formed on the outer side of the hollow center of the rotating ring 211. All rotating rings 211 are equidistantly arranged around the center of the rotating ring 211. An adjustment rod 213 is also fixedly connected to the lower back of the rotating ring 211. Figure 3 As shown, the number of push grooves 212 is the same as that of the baffles;

[0028] The outer side of the rotating ring 211 is rotatably connected to the front end of the mounting frame 201. The inner sides of each push groove 212 are slidably connected to the push shaft 209. The outer wall of the adjusting rod 213 passes through and is slidably connected to the arc-shaped groove 204. A blocking block 206 is inserted into the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove 204. A positioning groove 207 is provided on one side of the front of the blocking block 206. The inner side of the positioning groove 207 abuts against the end of the adjusting rod 213. Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, after the rotating ring 211 rotates clockwise, the baffles 208 unfold.

[0029] The fermenter 1 also includes a tank body 101. A discharge pipe 102 is connected to the bottom of the tank body 101 and is fixedly connected therethrough. A viewing window 103 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the outer wall of the discharge pipe 102 and is connected through through. The viewing window 103 is connected to the outer flange of the mounting frame 201. A top cover 104 is fixedly connected to the top of the tank body 101 by bolts. A three-phase asynchronous motor 105 is fixedly installed in the middle of the top surface of the top cover 104. A feeding pipe 107 is also connected to the side of the top surface of the top cover 104 and is fixedly connected through through. The output shaft of the three-phase asynchronous motor 105 extends to the bottom of the top cover 104, and a stirring rod 106 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the three-phase asynchronous motor 105. Figure 2 As shown, both the feeding pipe 107 and the discharge pipe 102 require additional valves to control the normal opening and closing of the pipelines.

[0030] The working principle of this utility model:

[0031] When the device is in use, the material to be fermented is fed into the tank 101 through the feeding pipe 107. The three-phase asynchronous motor 105 is started, driving the stirring rod 106 to rotate and stir the material. Splashed material is ejected onto the outer surface of the baffle 208. When it is necessary to observe the material inside the tank 101, the stirring rod 106 is stopped, and the block 206 is pulled out from the arc-shaped groove 204. This allows the adjusting rod 213 to slide along the arc-shaped groove 204, causing the rotating ring 211 to rotate on the inner wall of the mounting frame 201. The pushing groove 212 presses against the pushing shaft 209, thereby displacing the baffle 208, and the slider 210 moves along the straight side of the hexagonal groove 203. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the baffles 208 gradually unfold, exposing the glass plate 205, at which point the operator can observe the inside of the tank body 101 through the glass plate 205;

[0032] Secondly, when the tank body 101 needs to be cleaned, the bolts connecting the side flange of the mounting frame 201 can be removed, and the adjustment mechanism 2 can be completely removed to facilitate the cleaning of each baffle 208.

[0033] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation device, comprising a fermentation tank (1), wherein an adjustment mechanism (2) is provided on the side of the fermentation tank (1), and the fermentation tank (1) comprises a three-phase asynchronous motor (105). characterized in that The adjustment mechanism (2) includes a mounting frame (201), a light-transmitting opening (202) is provided in the middle of the mounting frame (201), a hexagonal groove (203) is provided on the surface of the mounting frame (201) and outside the light-transmitting opening (202), and an arc-shaped groove (204) is also provided on the surface of the mounting frame (201) and below the hexagonal groove (203). Among them, a glass plate (205) is inlaid and fixed on the outer wall of the mounting frame (201) and located behind the light-transmitting opening (202). Several flange holes are opened on the surface edge of the mounting frame (201), and a sealing ring is also pasted on the surface edge of the mounting frame (201). The mounting frame (201) is also movably mounted with several baffles (208) on its front side, with the sides of two adjacent baffles (208) abutting each other.

2. A direct vat set probiotic fermentation apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that, A push shaft (209) is fixedly connected to the lower center of the front side of the baffle (208), and a slider (210) is fixedly connected to the lower center of the back side of the baffle (208). Each slider (210) is slidably connected along the inner side of the straight edge of the hexagonal groove (203).

3. A direct vat set probiotic fermentation apparatus according to claim 2, characterised in that, The adjustment mechanism (2) also includes a rotating ring (211), the middle of which is hollowed out, and a number of push grooves (212) are provided on the outer side of the hollowed-out part of the rotating ring (211). Each of the rotating rings (211) is arranged equidistantly around the center of the rotating ring (211), and an adjustment rod (213) is fixedly connected to the lower back of the rotating ring (211).

4. The direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer side of the rotating ring (211) is rotatably connected to the front end of the mounting frame (201), the inner side of each of the push grooves (212) is slidably connected to the push shaft (209), and the outer wall of the adjusting rod (213) is slidably connected to the arc groove (204).

5. The direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, A block (206) is inserted into the inner wall of the arc groove (204). A positioning groove (207) is provided on one side of the front of the block (206). The inner side of the positioning groove (207) abuts against the end of the adjusting rod (213).

6. The direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fermentation tank (1) also includes a tank body (101), the bottom surface of which is connected to a discharge pipe (102), and the upper end of the outer wall of the discharge pipe (102) is fixedly connected to a viewing window (103), which is connected to the outer flange of the mounting frame (201).

7. The direct-inoculation probiotic fermentation equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top surface of the tank body (101) is fixedly connected to a top cover (104) by bolts. The top surface of the top cover (104) is fixedly installed with a three-phase asynchronous motor (105) in the middle. The top side of the top surface of the top cover (104) is also connected to a feeding pipe (107). The output shaft of the three-phase asynchronous motor (105) extends to the bottom of the top cover (104), and the output shaft of the three-phase asynchronous motor (105) is fixedly connected to a stirring rod (106).