A feeding device for a microbial fermenter

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of equipment for microbial fermentation, concretely to a feeding device for microbial fermentation tank, including the fermentation tank body, the fermentation tank body top is fixedly arranged with the feed inlet, the feed inlet inboard is movably arranged with the feeder, the feeder top is fixedly arranged with the feeding pipe, the feeding pipe one end fermentation tank body one side is fixedly arranged with the feeding tank, the feeding tank outside is fixedly arranged with the inside view window, the feeding tank top is fixedly arranged with the stirring motor, the stirring motor below fermentation tank body inboard is fixedly arranged with the stirring frame, this kind of device extracts from the feeding tank through the feed pump, then utilizes the feeding pipe and the feeder to convey to the fermentation tank body, and the feeding tank is provided with the stirring motor, can drive the stirring frame rotation through two synchronous gear, thereby utilizes the stirring frame to agitate the nutrient mixed solution in the feeding tank, mixes all kinds of nutrient solution evenly, thereby guarantee that the nutrient mixed solution can better provide the nutrition for the microorganism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of equipment for microbial fermentation, specifically a feeding device for a microbial fermenter. Background Technology

[0002] Microbial fermentation refers to the process by which microorganisms, under suitable conditions, transform raw materials into products needed by humans through specific metabolic pathways. The production level of microbial fermentation mainly depends on the genetic characteristics of the microbial strain and the culture conditions. Microbial fermentation processes are classified into aerobic and anaerobic fermentation based on fermentation requirements. Aerobic fermentation methods include liquid surface culture fermentation, fermentation on porous or granular solid culture media, and aerated submerged fermentation. Anaerobic fermentation uses aeration-free submerged fermentation. Therefore, both aerobic and anaerobic fermentation can be achieved through submerged culture, which is completed in a cylindrical fermenter with a specific diameter-to-height ratio. Currently, fermentation engineering is applied in the pharmaceutical, food, energy, chemical, and agricultural industries: plant gene modification; biological nitrogen fixation; engineered insecticidal biopesticides; microbial nutrients; and environmental protection. During microbial fermentation, as the metabolic waste of microorganisms increases, it is necessary to continuously replenish nutrients in the fermenter so that the microorganisms can continue to survive and divide. This process is called feeding. Some existing feeding devices cannot guarantee the uniformity of nutrient solution mixing, which is not conducive to replenishing nutrients for microorganisms.

[0003] While the feeding device for a microbial fermenter disclosed in patent application CN 207918806 U ensures sufficient filling of the space during feeding and avoids backflow through unidirectional feeding, effectively reducing contamination of the microorganisms in the fermenter by airborne pathogens and pollutants and improving the safety of microbial fermentation, it does not solve the existing problem of difficulty in ensuring the uniformity of nutrient solution mixing. Therefore, we propose a feeding device for microbial fermenters. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feeding device for a microbial fermenter to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A feeding device for a microbial fermenter includes a fermenter body, an inlet fixedly disposed on the top of the fermenter body, a feeder movably disposed inside the inlet, a feeding pipe fixedly disposed above the feeder, a feeding tank fixedly disposed on one side of the fermenter body at one end of the feeding pipe, an inner viewing window fixedly disposed on the outer side of the feeding tank, a stirring motor fixedly disposed above the feeding tank, a stirring frame fixedly disposed inside the fermenter body below the stirring motor, and a feed pump fixedly disposed on one side of the stirring motor.

[0007] Preferably, a plurality of first support frames are fixedly provided at the bottom of the fermenter body, a first sealing cover is movably provided above the fermenter body, a first sealing ring is fixedly provided below the first sealing cover, a feed inlet is fixedly provided above the first sealing cover, and a steam outlet is fixedly provided on one side of the feed inlet.

[0008] Preferably, the feeder is movably disposed inside the feed inlet above the first sealing cover, and a mounting bracket is fixedly disposed between the feeder and the feed inlet. A second sealing ring is fixedly disposed inside the mounting bracket, and a feed pipe is fixedly disposed outside the mounting bracket above the feeder.

[0009] Preferably, the feeding tank is fixedly installed at the end of the feeding pipe away from the fermenter body, a second sealing cover is movably installed above the feeding tank, a third sealing ring is fixedly installed below the second sealing cover, an inner viewing window is fixedly installed below the second sealing cover on the outside of the feeding tank, and several second support frames are fixedly installed below the feeding tank.

[0010] Preferably, the stirring motor is fixedly mounted above the second sealing cover, a first mounting box is fixedly mounted between the stirring motor and the second sealing cover, two synchronous gears are fixedly mounted inside the second sealing cover below the stirring motor, and a stirring frame is fixedly mounted below the synchronous gears.

[0011] Preferably, the feed pump is fixedly installed above the second sealing cover on the side near the feed pipe, a second mounting box is fixedly installed on the outside of the feed pump, a fixing frame is fixedly installed on the outside of the feed pump inside the second mounting box, and a connecting pipe is fixedly installed inside the feed tank below the feed pump.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This invention relates to a feeding device for a microbial fermenter. The device draws feed from a feeding tank using a feed pump, and then delivers it to the fermenter body via a feeding pipe and feeder. The feeding tank is equipped with a stirring motor, which drives a stirring frame to rotate via two synchronous gears. This stirring frame agitates the nutrient solution inside the feeding tank, ensuring that the various nutrient solutions are evenly mixed, thereby guaranteeing that the nutrient solution can better provide nutrition for the microorganisms.

[0014] This invention relates to a feeding device for a microbial fermenter. The device uses a first, second, and third sealing ring to ensure the airtight connection between various components, effectively preventing airborne bacteria from entering the fermenter and contaminating the internal microorganisms. During sterilization, the device utilizes a feed pump to extract hot steam, which enters the fermenter through the feeding pipe and feeder, thus sterilizing the components. The operation is relatively convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fermenter body structure installation of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding tank structure and installation of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device structure and installation of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Fermentation tank body; 2. First support frame; 3. First sealing cover; 4. First sealing ring; 5. Feed inlet; 6. Steam outlet; 7. Feeder; 8. Mounting connection frame; 9. Second sealing ring; 10. Feeding pipe; 11. Feeding tank; 12. Second sealing cover; 13. Third sealing ring; 14. Inner viewing window; 15. Second support frame; 16. Stirring motor; 17. First mounting box; 18. Synchronous gear; 19. Stirring frame; 20. Feed pump; 21. Second mounting box; 22. Fixing frame; 23. Connecting pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution:

[0022] A feeding device for a microbial fermenter includes a fermenter body 1, an inlet 5 fixedly disposed on the top of the fermenter body 1, a feeder 7 movably disposed inside the inlet 5, a feeding pipe 10 fixedly disposed above the feeder 7, a feeding tank 11 fixedly disposed on one side of the fermenter body 1 at one end of the feeding pipe 10, an inner viewing window 14 fixedly disposed on the outer side of the feeding tank 11, a stirring motor 16 fixedly disposed above the feeding tank 11, a stirring frame 19 fixedly disposed on the inner side of the fermenter body 1 below the stirring motor 16, and a feed pump 20 fixedly disposed on one side of the stirring motor 16.

[0023] In this embodiment, preferably, a plurality of first support frames 2 are fixedly provided at the bottom of the fermenter body 1, a first sealing cover 3 is movably provided above the fermenter body 1, a first sealing ring 4 is fixedly provided below the first sealing cover 3, a feed inlet 5 is fixedly provided above the first sealing cover 3, and a steam outlet 6 is fixedly provided on one side of the feed inlet 5, so as to ensure that microorganisms can ferment in a closed space.

[0024] In this embodiment, preferably, the feeder 7 is movably disposed inside the feed inlet 5 above the first sealing cover 3, and a mounting bracket 8 is fixedly disposed between the feeder 7 and the feed inlet 5. A second sealing ring 9 is fixedly disposed inside the mounting bracket 8, and a feed pipe 10 is fixedly disposed outside the mounting bracket 8 above the feeder 7 to facilitate auxiliary feeding.

[0025] In this embodiment, preferably, the feeding tank 11 is fixedly installed at the end of the feeding pipe 10 away from the fermenter body 1. A second sealing cover 12 is movably installed above the feeding tank 11, and a third sealing ring 13 is fixedly installed below the second sealing cover 12. An inner viewing window 14 is fixedly installed below the second sealing cover 12 on the outside of the feeding tank 11. Several second support frames 15 are fixedly installed below the feeding tank 11 to facilitate the storage of nutrient mixture.

[0026] In this embodiment, preferably, the stirring motor 16 is fixedly installed above the second sealing cover 12, and a first mounting box 17 is fixedly installed between the stirring motor 16 and the second sealing cover 12. Two synchronous gears 18 are fixedly installed inside the second sealing cover 12 below the stirring motor 16, and a stirring frame 19 is fixedly installed below the synchronous gears 18 to facilitate stirring of the nutrient mixture and thus ensure uniform mixing.

[0027] In this embodiment, preferably, the feed pump 20 is fixedly installed above the second sealing cover 12 on the side near the feed pipe 10. A second mounting box 21 is fixedly installed on the outside of the feed pump 20. Inside the second mounting box 21, the feed pump 20 is fixedly installed on the outside of the mounting frame 22. A connecting pipe 23 is fixedly installed inside the feed tank 11 below the feed pump 20 to facilitate the delivery of nutrient solution.

[0028] In this embodiment, a feeding device for a microbial fermenter is used such that the operator places the microbial culture medium inside the fermenter body 1, seals the fermenter body 1 with the first sealing cap 3, inserts the feeder 7 into the inlet 5, and fixes the feeder 7 by engaging the feeder 8 with the thread on the outside of the inlet 5. The feeder 7 is secured by the thread on the outside of the inlet 5 with the mounting bracket 8. The mounting bracket 8 and the inner side of the sealing cap are provided with a second sealing ring 9 and a first sealing ring 4, respectively, to ensure a tight seal. The other end of the feeding pipe 10 is connected to the feed pump 20 on the feeding tank 11 to supply... The feed pump 20 draws nutrient solution from the feed tank 11 through the connecting pipe 23, and then delivers it into the fermenter body 1 through the feed pipe 10 and the feeder 7, facilitating the replenishment of nutrients for the microorganisms. Simultaneously, the feed tank 11 is equipped with a stirring rack 19, which, driven by the stirring motor 16, effectively mixes the nutrient solution inside the feed tank 11, ensuring that the nutrient solution delivered to the fermenter body 1 provides better nutrition for the microorganisms. During sterilization, the feed pump 20 can extract hot steam, which is then used to sterilize the feed tank. The feed pipe 10 and the fermenter body 1 are heat-sterilized. The advantages of this feeding device for a microbial fermenter are that it draws feed from the feeding tank 11 via a feed pump 20, and then delivers it to the fermenter body 1 through the feeding pipe 10 and feeder 7. The feeding tank 11 is equipped with a stirring motor 16, which drives a stirring frame 19 to rotate via two synchronous gears 18. This stirring frame 19 agitates the nutrient solution inside the feeding tank 11, ensuring a uniform mixing of various nutrients and guaranteeing that the nutrient solution provides better nutrition for the microorganisms. Another advantage of this feeding device for a microbial fermenter is that the device ensures the sealing of the connections between various components through the setting of a first sealing ring 4, a second sealing ring 9, and a third sealing ring 13. This effectively prevents bacteria in the air from entering the fermenter body 1 and contaminating the microorganisms inside. When sterilizing, the device can use the feed pump 20 to draw hot steam, which will enter the fermenter body 1 through the feed pipe 10 and the feeder 7. The hot steam is used to sterilize the various components, making the operation relatively convenient.

[0029] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A feeding device for a microbial fermenter, comprising a fermenter body (1), an inlet (5) fixedly disposed above the fermenter body (1), a feeder (7) movably disposed inside the inlet (5), a feeding pipe (10) fixedly disposed above the feeder (7), a feeding tank (11) fixedly disposed on one side of the fermenter body (1) at one end of the feeding pipe (10), an inner viewing window (14) fixedly disposed on the outside of the feeding tank (11), a stirring motor (16) fixedly disposed above the feeding tank (11), a stirring rack (19) fixedly disposed inside the fermenter body (1) below the stirring motor (16), and a feed pump (20) fixedly disposed on one side of the stirring motor (16).

2. The feeding device for a microbial fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fermenter body (1) is fixedly provided with several first support frames (2) at the bottom end. The fermenter body (1) is movably provided with a first sealing cover (3) above it. The first sealing ring (4) is fixedly provided below the first sealing cover (3). The feed inlet (5) is fixedly provided above the first sealing cover (3). The steam outlet (6) is fixedly provided on one side of the feed inlet (5).

3. The feeding device for a microbial fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeder (7) is movably disposed inside the feed inlet (5) above the first sealing cover (3). An installation connecting frame (8) is fixedly disposed between the feeder (7) and the feed inlet (5). A second sealing ring (9) is fixedly disposed inside the installation connecting frame (8). A feed tube (10) is fixedly disposed outside the installation connecting frame (8) above the feeder (7).

4. The feeding device for a microbial fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding tank (11) is fixedly installed at one end of the feeding pipe (10) away from the fermentation tank body (1). A second sealing cover (12) is movably installed above the feeding tank (11). A third sealing ring (13) is fixedly installed below the second sealing cover (12). An inner viewing window (14) is fixedly installed below the second sealing cover (12) on the outside of the feeding tank (11). Several second support frames (15) are fixedly installed below the feeding tank (11).

5. A feeding device for a microbial fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring motor (16) is fixedly installed above the second sealing cover (12). A first mounting box (17) is fixedly installed between the stirring motor (16) and the second sealing cover (12). Two synchronous gears (18) are fixedly installed inside the second sealing cover (12) below the stirring motor (16). A stirring rack (19) is fixedly installed below the synchronous gears (18).

6. The feeding device for a microbial fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed pump (20) is fixedly installed on the side above the second sealing cover (12) near the feed pipe (10). A second mounting box (21) is fixedly installed on the outside of the feed pump (20). A fixing frame (22) is fixedly installed on the outside of the feed pump (20) inside the second mounting box (21). A connecting pipe (23) is fixedly installed inside the feed tank (11) below the feed pump (20).

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