A fermenter

Abstract

The utility model relates to fermentation tank technical field discloses a kind of fermentation tanks, including fermentation tank component, the inoculation port is provided in the upper portion of fermentation tank component, the sealing cover one is provided in the upper portion of inoculation port, the rotating mechanism is provided in the periphery of inoculation port, the combustion mechanism output end is connected with the rotating mechanism output end in the upper portion of one side of fermentation tank component.The utility model discloses a kind of fermentation tanks, and stable power is provided by the delivery pump in combustion mechanism, and alcohol flow is accurately controlled in cooperation with solenoid valve, and uniform atomization alcohol spray is formed by metal connecting pipe, annular pipe and atomizing nozzle, avoid the phenomenon that flame is big or small, rotating mechanism is rotated automatically by the cooperation of speed reducer, drive pulley, belt and pulley ring, drive annular pipe and atomizing nozzle, realize automatic ignition in combination with igniter, form annular flame sterile area, without manual holding device for burning operation, greatly reduce the risk of personnel scalding.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the pharmaceutical and bio-fermentation fields, fermenters are core equipment, and the sterility of their internal environment directly determines product quality and production safety. To achieve pure culture, inoculum must be introduced into the fermenter through the inoculation port, making the sterilization process crucial. Currently, the industry commonly uses a flame ring to sterilize the fermenter inoculation port. This method utilizes the continuous high temperature generated by the flame ring to burn the edge of the inoculation port and the operating area, killing any attached microorganisms and preventing contaminants from entering the fermenter and contaminating the culture medium. This sterilization method is popular due to its simplicity, speed, and low cost, making it the mainstream choice for inoculation port sterilization in small and medium-sized fermenters and traditional pharmaceutical production lines.

[0003] However, in practical applications, the flame ring used for sterilization at the inoculation port of fermenters still generally relies on self-made products. These devices are mostly assembled by laboratory or production personnel. Due to the lack of standardized design, the fuel supply is unstable and the flame is prone to fluctuating in size, which directly affects the stability of the sterilization effect. In addition, the device needs to be manually held and burned during operation, which may cause burns if not handled carefully, posing a significant safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a fermentation tank that can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a fermenter, including a fermenter assembly, an inoculation port is provided on the upper part of the fermenter assembly, a sealing cover is provided on the upper part of the inoculation port, a rotating mechanism is provided on the outer periphery of the inoculation port, and a combustion mechanism is provided on one side of the upper part of the fermenter assembly, with the output end of the combustion mechanism connected to the output end of the rotating mechanism;

[0006] The combustion mechanism includes an alcohol storage tank, a metal connecting pipe, a solenoid valve, a connecting ring, an annular pipe, and multiple atomizing nozzles. The multiple atomizing nozzles are installed at equal intervals on the upper part of the annular pipe. The outer circumference of the annular pipe is rotatably connected to the inside of the connecting ring. One end of the metal connecting pipe is installed in the middle of the outer wall of the connecting ring, and the other end of the metal connecting pipe passes through the top wall shell of the alcohol storage tank and is fixedly connected to the output end of the delivery pump. The delivery pump is installed on the inner bottom wall of the alcohol storage tank, and the middle part of the solenoid valve is installed in the middle of the metal connecting pipe.

[0007] Preferably, the sealing cap has an extended handle at the middle of its upper side.

[0008] Preferably, the fermenter assembly includes a tank body, a cavity, an insulation layer, and a heating wire. The tank body has a cavity in the middle, the heating wire is disposed inside the cavity, the insulation layer is disposed on the inner sidewall of the cavity, and the insulation layer is disposed outside the heating wire.

[0009] Preferably, a sealing cap is provided on one side of the upper part of the alcohol storage tank.

[0010] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a connecting box, a drive pulley, a belt, a pulley ring, and a reduction motor. The lower part of the connecting box is fixedly connected to the upper part of the fermenter assembly. The middle part of the drive pulley is rotatably connected to one end inside the connecting box. The lower part of the pulley ring is rotatably connected to the other end inside the connecting box. The middle part of the pulley ring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the inoculation port. One end of the belt is engaged with the outer periphery of the drive pulley, and the other end of the belt is engaged with the outer periphery of the pulley ring. The lower part of the connecting ring is fixedly connected to the upper part of the connecting box. The lower part of the annular tube is fixedly connected to the upper part of the pulley ring through the top wall shell of the connecting box. A reduction motor is installed on the upper part of the connecting box. The lower output end of the reduction motor passes through the wall shell of the connecting box and is fixedly connected to the middle part of the drive pulley.

[0011] Preferably, an igniter is provided on the upper side of the connecting box, and the output end of the igniter faces the atomizing nozzle.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. The delivery pump in the combustion mechanism provides stable power, and the solenoid valve precisely controls the alcohol flow rate. The alcohol is then atomized into a uniform spray through the metal connecting pipe, the ring pipe and the atomizing nozzle, avoiding the phenomenon of the flame fluctuating in size. This ensures a stable and consistent sterilization effect at the inoculation port and overcomes the problem of fluctuating sterilization effect caused by the lack of standardized design in traditional self-made devices.

[0014] 2. The rotating mechanism, through the cooperation of a geared motor, drive pulley, belt and pulley ring, drives the annular tube and atomizing nozzle to rotate automatically. Combined with the igniter, it achieves automatic ignition, forming an annular flame sterile zone around the inoculation port. There is no need for manual hand-held device for scalding operation, which greatly reduces the risk of burns to personnel and solves the significant safety hazards of manual operation in traditional sterilization methods. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a fermentation tank according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the tank structure of a fermenter according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inoculation mechanism of a fermenter according to the present invention.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Fermentation tank assembly; 101. Tank body; 102. Cavity; 103. Insulation layer; 104. Heating wire; 2. Inoculation port; 3. Sealing cover one; 4. Extended handle; 5. Rotating mechanism; 501. Connecting box; 502. Drive pulley; 503. Belt; 504. Pulley ring; 505. Gear motor; 6. Combustion mechanism; 601. Alcohol storage tank; 602. Metal connecting pipe; 603. Solenoid valve; 604. Sealing cover two; 605. Connecting ring; 606. Annular pipe; 607. Atomizing nozzle; 7. Ignition device. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0020] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a fermenter includes a fermenter assembly 1, an inoculation port 2 is provided on the upper part of the fermenter assembly 1, a sealing cover 3 is provided on the upper part of the inoculation port 2, a rotating mechanism 5 is provided on the outer periphery of the inoculation port 2, and a combustion mechanism 6 is provided on one side of the upper part of the fermenter assembly 1, with the output end of the combustion mechanism 6 connected to the output end of the rotating mechanism 5.

[0021] In this embodiment, an extended handle 4 is provided in the middle of the upper side of the sealing cap 3. The fermentation tank assembly 1 includes a tank body 101, a cavity 102, a heat insulation layer 103, and a heating wire 104. A cavity 102 is provided in the middle of the wall shell of the tank body 101. A heating wire 104 is provided inside the cavity 102. A heat insulation layer 103 is provided on the inner wall of the cavity 102. The heat insulation layer 103 is provided on the outside of the heating wire 104.

[0022] Specifically, the heating wire 104 inside the cavity 102 in the middle of the tank body 101 of the fermentation tank assembly 1 can be energized to generate heat, providing a suitable fermentation temperature inside the tank body 101. The heat insulation layer 103 on the inner wall of the cavity 102 can reduce heat loss and maintain a stable temperature inside the tank.

[0023] In this embodiment, the combustion mechanism 6 includes an alcohol storage tank 601, a metal connecting pipe 602, a solenoid valve 603, a connecting ring 605, an annular pipe 606, and multiple atomizing nozzles 607. The multiple atomizing nozzles 607 are evenly spaced on the upper part of the annular pipe 606. The outer circumference of the annular pipe 606 is rotatably connected to the inside of the connecting ring 605. One end of the metal connecting pipe 602 is installed in the middle of the outer wall of the connecting ring 605, and the other end of the metal connecting pipe 602 penetrates the top wall of the alcohol storage tank 601 and is fixedly connected to the output end of the delivery pump. The delivery pump is installed on the inner bottom wall of the alcohol storage tank 601. The middle part of the solenoid valve 603 is installed in the middle of the metal connecting pipe 602. A sealing cover 604 is provided on one side of the upper part of the alcohol storage tank 601. The rotating mechanism 5 includes a connecting box 501, a drive pulley 502, a belt 503, a pulley ring 504, and a reduction motor 505. The connecting box 501 is located below... The drive pulley 502 is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting box 501, and the lower part of the pulley ring 504 is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting box 501. The middle part of the pulley ring 504 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the inoculation port 2. One end of the belt 503 is meshed with the outer periphery of the drive pulley 502, and the other end of the belt 503 is meshed with the outer periphery of the pulley ring 504. The lower part of the connecting ring 605 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the connecting box 501. The lower part of the annular tube 606 is fixedly connected through the top wall shell of the connecting box 501 and fixedly connected to the upper part of the pulley ring 504. A reduction motor 505 is installed on the upper part of the connecting box 501. The lower output end of the reduction motor 505 passes through the wall shell of the connecting box 501 and is fixedly connected to the middle of the drive pulley 502. An igniter 7 is provided on the upper side of the connecting box 501, and the output end of the igniter 7 faces the atomizing nozzle 607.

[0024] Specifically, during the inoculation process, the delivery pump in the alcohol storage tank 601 delivers alcohol through the metal connecting pipe 602, with the flow rate controlled by the solenoid valve 603. The alcohol is then delivered into the annular pipe 606 through the connecting ring 605 and finally atomized and sprayed out through multiple atomizing nozzles 607 on the annular pipe 606. At the same time, the geared motor 505 drives the drive pulley 502 to rotate, which in turn drives the pulley ring 504 and the annular pipe 606 fixed thereon to rotate via the belt 503. The igniter 7 on the connecting box 501 ignites the atomized alcohol, causing the flame to form an annular sterile zone around the inoculation port 2. The sealing cover 3 is opened through the extended handle 4, and the inoculation operation is completed through the inoculation port 2.

[0025] Working principle:

[0026] During the inoculation process, the delivery pump in the alcohol storage tank 601 delivers alcohol through the metal connecting pipe 602. The flow rate is controlled by the solenoid valve 603. The alcohol is delivered into the annular pipe 606 through the connecting ring 605 and finally atomized and sprayed out through multiple atomizing nozzles 607 on the annular pipe 606. At the same time, the geared motor 505 drives the drive pulley 502 to rotate, which in turn drives the pulley ring 504 and the annular pipe 606 fixed thereon to rotate via the belt 503. The igniter 7 on the connecting box 501 ignites the atomized alcohol, so that the flame forms an annular sterile zone around the inoculation port 2. The sealing cover 3 is opened through the extended handle 4, and the inoculation operation is completed through the inoculation port 2.

[0027] 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 illustrative of the principles of this 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 claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fermenter, comprising a fermenter assembly (1), characterized in that: The fermenter assembly (1) is provided with an inoculation port (2) on the upper part, a sealing cover (3) is provided on the upper part of the inoculation port (2), a rotating mechanism (5) is provided on the outer periphery of the inoculation port (2), and a combustion mechanism (6) is provided on one side of the upper part of the fermenter assembly (1). The output end of the combustion mechanism (6) is connected to the output end of the rotating mechanism (5). The combustion mechanism (6) includes an alcohol storage tank (601), a metal connecting pipe (602), a solenoid valve (603), a connecting ring (605), an annular pipe (606), and multiple atomizing nozzles (607). The multiple atomizing nozzles (607) are installed at equal intervals on the upper part of the annular pipe (606). The outer circumference of the annular pipe (606) is rotatably connected to the inside of the connecting ring (605). One end of the metal connecting pipe (602) is installed in the middle of the outer wall of the connecting ring (605). The other end of the metal connecting pipe (602) penetrates the top wall shell of the alcohol storage tank (601) and is fixedly connected to the output end of the delivery pump. The delivery pump is installed on the inner bottom wall of the alcohol storage tank (601). The middle part of the solenoid valve (603) is installed in the middle of the metal connecting pipe (602).

2. The fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: An extended handle (4) is provided on the upper middle part of the sealing cover (3).

3. A fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fermenter assembly (1) includes a tank body (101), a cavity (102), an insulation layer (103), and a heating wire (104). The cavity (102) is provided in the middle of the wall shell of the tank body (101). The heating wire (104) is provided inside the cavity (102). The insulation layer (103) is provided on the inner side wall of the cavity (102). The insulation layer (103) is provided on the outside of the heating wire (104).

4. A fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing cover (604) is provided on one side of the upper part of the alcohol storage tank (601).

5. A fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism (5) includes a connecting box (501), a drive pulley (502), a belt (503), a pulley ring (504), and a reduction motor (505). The lower part of the connecting box (501) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the fermenter assembly (1). The middle part of the drive pulley (502) is rotatably connected to one end inside the connecting box (501). The lower part of the pulley ring (504) is rotatably connected to the other end inside the connecting box (501). The middle part of the pulley ring (504) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the inoculation port (2). One end of the belt (503) is engaged with the inner part of the belt. The belt (503) is connected to the outer circumference of the drive pulley (502), and the other end of the belt (503) is engaged with the outer circumference of the pulley ring (504). The lower part of the connecting ring (605) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the connecting box (501). The lower part of the annular tube (606) is fixedly connected through the top wall shell of the connecting box (501) and fixedly connected to the upper part of the pulley ring (504). A reduction motor (505) is installed on the upper part of the connecting box (501). The lower output end of the reduction motor (505) passes through the wall shell of the connecting box (501) and is fixedly connected to the middle part of the drive pulley (502).

6. A fermenter according to claim 5, characterized in that: An igniter (7) is provided on the upper side of the connecting box (501), and the output end of the igniter (7) faces the atomizing nozzle (607).

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