Intelligent water supplementing artificial climate incubator

Abstract

The utility model discloses an artificial climate incubator of intelligent water replenishing, including climate incubator main part, one side of climate incubator main part upper portion is equipped with recess, and recess places and is equipped with the water replenishing tank in, and the inner chamber middle part and lower part of water replenishing tank are equipped with filter assembly and water storage cavity respectively, is equipped with water pumping assembly in water storage cavity, and water pumping assembly is communicated with the water outlet nozzle in climate incubator main part through pipeline, water storage cavity still is equipped with water level sensor, and climate incubator main part is equipped with humidity sensor, humidity sensor, water pumping assembly, water level sensor all are connected with the electric nature of PLC controller, and the electric nature of PLC controller is connected with alarm device, the utility model provides an artificial climate incubator of intelligent water replenishing, and the overall land space is small, not only can automatic water replenishing, and ensure that the water body purity in -climate incubator is high, in addition to humidity, and basically will not bring other influence to climate incubator, improves the accuracy of experiment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of climate incubators, and more particularly to an intelligent water-replenishing artificial climate incubator. Background Technology

[0002] A climate incubator is a scientific instrument with precise control over environmental parameters such as temperature and humidity. It is widely used in fields such as bioengineering, agriculture, forestry, environmental science, and food engineering. Its functions include simulating different climatic conditions and supporting experimental needs such as plant germination, microbial culture, water quality monitoring, and food shelf-life testing.

[0003] Humidity inside a climate incubator is regulated by spraying water. However, traditional water replenishment tanks are placed outside the climate incubator, which not only takes up a lot of space but is also easily knocked over by passersby. Furthermore, external water sources are often impure, containing sediment, particulate matter, microorganisms, or bacteria. If this water is introduced directly into the climate incubator without treatment, it will not only affect the environment inside the incubator and prevent the acquisition of accurate experimental data but may also shorten the lifespan of the equipment.

[0004] In addition, the current method of indicating whether the water tank is low on water mainly relies on the scale on the water tank. However, during working hours, the experimenters may not be able to check the water tank in time due to their busy schedules. This can easily lead to significant changes in the humidity of the climate incubator due to the failure to replenish water in time, which can reduce the accuracy of the experiment and cause the experiment to fail. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent artificial climate incubator with a small overall footprint. It can not only automatically replenish water, but also ensure the high purity of the water entering the climate incubator. Apart from humidity, it has virtually no other impact on the climate incubator, thus improving the accuracy of experiments.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an intelligent artificial climate incubator with water replenishment, comprising a climate incubator body. A groove is provided on one side of the upper part of the climate incubator body, and a water replenishment tank is placed within the groove. A filter assembly and a water storage chamber are respectively provided in the middle and lower parts of the inner cavity of the water replenishment tank. A water pumping assembly is provided within the water storage chamber, and the water pumping assembly is connected to a water outlet nozzle located within the climate incubator body via a pipe. A water level sensor is also provided within the water storage chamber, and a humidity sensor is provided within the climate incubator body. The humidity sensor, the water pumping assembly, and the water level sensor are all electrically connected to a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to an alarm device.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the water pumping assembly includes a suction pipe and a water pump connected sequentially along the water flow direction, with the water inlet end of the suction pipe located at the bottom of the inner cavity of the water replenishment tank; the pipeline includes a rigid pipe and a flexible pipe arranged sequentially along the water flow direction, the rigid pipe being located inside the water replenishment tank and connected to the water outlet end of the water pump, the water outlet end of the rigid pipe being connected to the water inlet end of the flexible pipe via a detachable connector, and the water outlet end of the flexible pipe extending into the main body of the climate incubator and connected to the water outlet nozzle.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the pumping assembly also includes a booster pump, which is connected between the rigid pipe and the pumping unit, and is electrically connected to the PLC controller.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the detachable connector includes a tapered plug and a tapered interface that fit together vertically, with the tapered interface connected to the outlet end of the rigid pipe; the detachable connector also includes a cylindrical connecting seat and a limiting plate, with the tapered plug, the limiting plate, the cylindrical connecting seat, and the inlet end of the hose connected in sequence; the top of the water tank is provided with a first opening, with a pressure cap threaded onto the first opening, the pressure cap being fitted over the cylindrical connecting seat and the two rotating relative to each other and sliding axially, and the limiting plate protruding from the outer wall of the cylindrical connecting seat and located below the pressure cap.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the water tank includes a top cover and a water tank body arranged vertically and vertically, which are interlocked with each other. The top cover is provided with a second opening, and a dust cover is provided at the second opening.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, a support part is connected to the inner cavity side wall of the water replenishment tank body, a partition is placed above the support part, and multiple water passage holes are provided on the partition. The filter assembly is placed on the partition, and the rigid pipe passes vertically through the partition and the filter assembly.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the water tank is equipped with an ultraviolet lamp in its water storage chamber, and the ultraviolet lamp is electrically connected to the PLC controller.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the climate incubator body is equipped with a power supply, the PLC controller is mounted on the climate incubator body and electrically connected to the power supply, the climate incubator body is equipped with a first terminal electrically connected to the PLC controller, and the water supply tank is equipped with a second terminal electrically connected to the water pumping assembly and the water level sensor. The first terminal and the second terminal are detachably connected.

[0014] Beneficial effects

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this intelligent water-replenishing artificial climate incubator are:

[0016] 1. The water replenishment tank is placed in a recessed area, making it less likely to be accidentally knocked over by passing personnel and reducing its footprint. The PLC controller obtains humidity information in real time through the humidity sensor in the climate incubator body, and can promptly transport water from the replenishment tank into the climate incubator body through the water pump assembly, which then sprays it out through the water nozzles, automatically regulating the humidity. In addition, after external water enters the replenishment tank, it will first pass through the filter assembly to remove impurities, reducing the impact on other environmental conditions inside the climate incubator body except for humidity, and also reducing the risk of blockage in the water pump assembly and pipes. Furthermore, when the water level in the replenishment tank is too low, the PLC controller obtains information through the water level sensor and activates the alarm device, reminding personnel to replenish the water tank in time to avoid missing the opportunity to replenish water.

[0017] 2. The outlet end of the rigid pipe inside the water tank is connected to the inlet end of the flexible hose outside the water tank via a detachable connector. The detachable connector allows the rigid pipe and flexible hose to be disconnected, making it easy to remove the water tank for personnel to replace the filter assembly or clean the water tank.

[0018] 3. When connecting rigid pipes and flexible hoses, insert the tapered connector at the end of the flexible hose downwards into the tapered interface at the end of the rigid pipe. The two will engage through a tapered contact press-fit. Then, thread the cap onto the first opening at the top of the water replenishment tank. The cap presses down on the limiting plate, providing downward pressure to the tapered connector, creating pressure between the connector and the interface, reducing the chance of leakage. This method facilitates the assembly and disassembly of rigid pipes and flexible hoses, making it easier for personnel to remove the water replenishment tank from the climate incubator body.

[0019] 4. The top cover can be opened via the water tank for easy replacement of the filter assembly. Personnel can easily add water to the water tank by opening the dust cover located at the second opening of the top cover.

[0020] 5. After being filtered by the filtration assembly, the water enters the storage chamber. The filtered water is then directly sterilized and disinfected by ultraviolet lamps, which basically eliminates the problem of adverse effects on the internal environment of the climate incubator caused by bacteria and other substances in the water, thereby improving the accuracy of the experiment.

[0021] 6. The power supply and PLC controller are both located on the main body of the climate incubator, reducing the overall weight of the water replenishment tank.

[0022] The present invention will become clearer from the following description and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are used to explain the embodiments of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 A partial sectional view of the front view of an artificial climate incubator with intelligent water replenishment;

[0025] Figure 2 Circuit diagram of an artificial climate incubator with intelligent water replenishment;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the water supply tank;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partially disassembled sectional view of the water replenishment tank. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Example

[0030] The specific embodiments of this utility model are as follows: Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an intelligent artificial climate incubator with water replenishment includes a climate incubator body 1, with a door 11 on the front side of the body 1. A groove 12 is provided on one side of the upper part of the body 1, and a water replenishment tank 2 is placed within the groove 12. The groove 12 communicates with the upper side wall and top surface of the body 1, facilitating the removal and replenishment of the water replenishment tank 2 by personnel. A filter assembly 7 and a water storage chamber are respectively located in the middle and lower parts of the inner cavity of the water replenishment tank 2. A water pumping assembly 3 is located within the water storage chamber, and the water pumping assembly 3 is connected to a water outlet nozzle 51 located inside the body 1 of the climate incubator via a pipe. A water level sensor 9 is also provided in the water storage chamber, and a humidity sensor 17 is provided inside the body 1 of the climate incubator. The humidity sensor 17, the water pumping assembly 3, and the water level sensor 9 are all electrically connected to a PLC controller 10. The PLC controller 10 is also electrically connected to an alarm device 16, which is located on the body 1 of the climate incubator. The alarm device 16 can be a buzzer to remind personnel to add water via sound. The PLC controller 10 uses an Inovance PLC.

[0031] The water pumping assembly 3 includes a suction pipe 32 and a water pump 31 connected sequentially along the water flow direction. The inlet end of the suction pipe 32 is located at the bottom of the inner cavity of the water replenishment tank 2. The pipeline includes a rigid pipe 4 and a flexible pipe 5 arranged sequentially along the water flow direction. The rigid pipe 4 is located inside the water replenishment tank 2 and is connected to the outlet end of the water pump 31. The outlet end of the rigid pipe 4 and the inlet end of the flexible pipe 5 are connected by a detachable connector 6. The outlet end of the flexible pipe 5 extends into the climate incubator body 1 and is connected to the water outlet nozzle 51.

[0032] The pumping assembly 3 also includes a booster pump 33, which is connected between the rigid pipe 4 and the pumping pump 31, and is electrically connected to the PLC controller 10. In this embodiment, both the pumping pump 31 and the booster pump 33 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water storage chamber of the water supply tank 2 by screws.

[0033] The detachable connector 6 includes a tapered plug 61 and a tapered interface 62 that fit together vertically. The tapered interface 62 is connected to the outlet end of the rigid pipe 4. The tapered plug 61 has an outer tapered surface, and the tapered interface 62 has an inner tapered surface. The outer tapered surface of the tapered plug 61 and the inner tapered surface of the tapered interface 62 are pressed together. Both can be made of a material with a certain degree of elasticity, or sealing rings can be set on the tapered surfaces of both to improve the sealing performance after pressing.

[0034] The detachable connector 6 also includes a cylindrical connector 63 and a limiting plate 64. The conical plug 61, the limiting plate 64, the cylindrical connector 63, and the water inlet end of the hose 5 are connected in sequence, and the conical plug 61, the cylindrical connector 63, and the hose 5 are connected in sequence. The top of the water tank 2 is provided with a first opening 20, and a pressure cap 24 is threaded onto the first opening 20. The pressure cap 24 is fitted over the cylindrical connector 63, and the two can rotate relative to each other around the axis and slide axially. The limiting plate 64 protrudes from the outer wall of the cylindrical connector 63 and is located below the pressure cap 24. The outer contour of the limiting plate 64 is larger than the through hole on the pressure cap 24 through which the cylindrical connector 63 passes. When the rigid pipe 4 and the hose 5 need to be connected, the conical plug 61 at the end of the hose 5 is inserted downward into the conical interface 62 at the end of the rigid pipe 4, and the two are pressed together by the conical surface contact. By threading the cap 24 to the first opening 20 at the top of the water replenishment tank, the cap 24 presses down on the limiting plate 64, thereby providing downward pressure to the conical connector 61. This creates pressure between the conical connector 61 and the conical interface 62, reducing the chance of leakage. This method facilitates the installation and removal of rigid and flexible pipes, making it easier for personnel to remove the water replenishment tank 2 from the climate incubator body 1.

[0035] The water supply tank 2 includes a top cover 22 and a water supply tank body 21 arranged vertically. The two are interlocked by a flange structure and connected by bolts 27 and nuts. To prevent leakage, a sealing ring is also provided between the flanges of the top cover 22 and the water supply tank body 21. The top cover 22 has a second opening, and a dust cover 23 is rotatably connected to the second opening. The first opening 20 is also provided on the top cover 22.

[0036] A support 26 is connected to the inner wall of the main body 21 of the water supply tank. A partition 25 is placed above the support 26. The partition 25 has multiple water passage holes 251, which are small in size to prevent the filter assembly 7 from passing through. The filter assembly 7 is placed on the partition 25, and the rigid tube 4 passes vertically through the partition 25 and the filter assembly 7. The filter assembly 7 includes a coarse filter layer 71 and a fine filter layer 72, which are arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The coarse filter layer 71 uses PP cotton to filter large particles such as silt and rust. The fine filter layer 72 can use ceramic rings or bio-balls, both of which can be attached with nitrifying bacteria to reduce the concentration of pollutants in the water through biological filtration. The filter assembly 7 can be disassembled and replaced periodically. When the filter assembly 7 needs to be replaced, the top cover 22 of the water supply tank 2 is opened, the PP cotton of the coarse filter layer 71 is taken out upwards to detach it from the rigid tube 4, and then the fine filter layer 72 is removed. To prevent the tapered interface 62 at the upper end of the rigid tube 4 from interfering with the assembly and disassembly of the filter assembly 7, the rigid tube 4 and the tapered interface 62 can be configured as a detachable connection, such as a threaded connection.

[0037] An ultraviolet lamp 8 is installed inside the water storage chamber of the water replenishment tank 2 to directly sterilize and disinfect the filtered water in the storage chamber. The ultraviolet lamp 8 is electrically connected to the PLC controller 10. After being filtered by the filter assembly 7, the water enters the water storage chamber of the water replenishment tank 2. The ultraviolet lamp 8 periodically sterilizes and disinfects the water in the storage chamber, effectively eliminating the adverse effects of bacteria and other substances in the water on the internal environment of the climate incubator 1, thus improving the accuracy of the experiment.

[0038] The climate incubator body 1 is equipped with a power supply 13. A PLC controller 10 is mounted on the climate incubator body 1 and electrically connected to the power supply 13. A first terminal 15, electrically connected to the PLC controller 10, is located in a recess 12 within the climate incubator body 1. A second terminal 14, electrically connected to the water pump 31, pressure pump 33, water level sensor 9, and ultraviolet lamp 8 via wires, is located on the water supply tank 2. The first terminal 15 and the second terminal 14 are electrically connected by plugging them in. After placing the water supply tank 2 in the recess 12, plugging in the first terminal 15 and the second terminal 14 allows the PLC controller 10 to be electrically connected to each electrical component.

[0039] The present invention has been described above in conjunction with the preferred embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed above, but should cover various modifications and equivalent combinations made in accordance with the essence of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart hydration artificial climate incubator, comprising a climate incubator body (1), characterized in that, The climate incubator body (1) has a groove (12) on one side of the upper part. A water replenishment tank (2) is placed in the groove (12). A filter assembly (7) and a water storage chamber are respectively provided in the middle and lower part of the inner cavity of the water replenishment tank (2). A water pumping assembly (3) is provided in the water storage chamber. The water pumping assembly (3) is connected to the water outlet nozzle (51) located in the climate incubator body (1) through a pipe. A water level sensor (9) is also provided in the water storage chamber. A humidity sensor (17) is provided in the climate incubator body (1). The humidity sensor (17), the water pumping assembly (3), and the water level sensor (9) are all electrically connected to the PLC controller (10). An alarm device (16) is electrically connected to the PLC controller (10).

2. The intelligent hydration artificial climate incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water pumping assembly (3) includes a suction pipe (32) and a water pump (31) connected sequentially along the water flow direction. The inlet end of the suction pipe (32) is located at the bottom of the inner cavity of the water replenishment tank (2). The pipeline includes a rigid pipe (4) and a flexible pipe (5) arranged sequentially along the water flow direction. The rigid pipe (4) is located inside the water replenishment tank (2) and is connected to the outlet end of the water pump (31). The outlet end of the rigid pipe (4) and the inlet end of the flexible pipe (5) are connected by a detachable connector (6). The outlet end of the flexible pipe (5) extends into the main body (1) of the climate incubator and is connected to the water outlet nozzle (51).

3. The intelligent hydration artificial climate incubator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pumping assembly (3) also includes a booster pump (33), which is connected between the rigid pipe (4) and the pump (31), and is electrically connected to the PLC controller (10).

4. The intelligent hydration artificial climate incubator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detachable connector (6) includes a tapered plug (61) and a tapered interface (62) that fit together. The tapered interface (62) is connected to the water outlet of the rigid pipe (4). The detachable connector (6) also includes a cylindrical connecting seat (63) and a limiting plate (64). The tapered plug (61), the limiting plate (64), the cylindrical connecting seat (63), and the water inlet of the hose (5) are connected in sequence. The top of the water tank (2) is provided with a first opening (20). A pressure cap (24) is threaded onto the first opening (20). The pressure cap (24) is fitted outside the cylindrical connecting seat (63) and the two rotate relative to each other and slide axially. The limiting plate (64) protrudes from the outer wall of the cylindrical connecting seat (63) and is located below the pressure cap (24).

5. An intelligent hydration-replenishing artificial climate incubator according to claim 2 or 4, characterized in that, The water tank (2) includes a top cover (22) and a water tank body (21) arranged vertically and vertically, which are interlocked. The top cover (22) has a second opening and a dust cover (23) is provided at the second opening.

6. The intelligent hydration artificial climate incubator according to claim 5, characterized in that, A support (26) is connected to the inner wall of the main body (21) of the water tank. A partition (25) is placed above the support (26). The partition (25) has multiple water passage holes (251). The filter assembly (7) is placed on the partition (25). The rigid pipe (4) passes vertically through the partition (25) and the filter assembly (7).

7. The intelligent hydration artificial climate incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank (2) is equipped with an ultraviolet lamp (8) in its water storage chamber, and the ultraviolet lamp (8) is electrically connected to the PLC controller (10).

8. The intelligent hydration artificial climate incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The climate incubator body (1) is equipped with a power supply (13), and the PLC controller (10) is installed on the climate incubator body (1) and electrically connected to the power supply (13). The climate incubator body (1) is equipped with a first terminal (15) electrically connected to the PLC controller (10), and the water supply tank (2) is equipped with a second terminal (14) electrically connected to the water pumping assembly (3) and the water level sensor (9). The first terminal (15) and the second terminal (14) are detachably connected.

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