Intelligent incubator

Abstract

The utility model relates to an intelligent incubator, including controller, temperature control subassembly, humidity control subassembly, illumination control subassembly, air component control subassembly and at least one box, air component control subassembly includes: gas container group, gas container group is accessed through control valve the box, and air component identification sensor, air component identification sensor is located in the box, control valve and air component identification sensor with controller connection, the utility model has added air component control subassembly, wherein, the gas container group (is accessed through control valve the box) of air component control subassembly with air component identification sensor forms closed -loop control, cooperates temperature, humidity, illumination control subassembly, has realized to the accurate regulation and control of environment core parameter (temperature, humidity, illumination, gas component), has provided hardware foundation for simulating complex natural environment, has satisfied the demand of environment simulation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of incubator technology, specifically to an intelligent incubator. Background Technology

[0002] In scientific research, biological culture, and agricultural research, it is often necessary to conduct experiments in simulated specific environments. Traditional incubator parameter adjustments rely on human experience, making it difficult to accurately simulate complex natural environments. With the development of the Internet of Things, sensor, and automation control technologies, it has become imperative to develop intelligent environment simulation incubators that can automatically link and accurately simulate environmental parameters at specific locations.

[0003] Existing intelligent incubators generally only involve temperature and humidity control and light control, making it difficult to simulate the natural environment more deeply. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to provide an intelligent incubator that can more deeply simulate the natural environment.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An intelligent incubator includes a controller, a temperature control component, a humidity control component, a light control component, an air composition control component, and at least one chamber.

[0007] The air composition control component includes:

[0008] A gas container assembly, wherein the gas container assembly is connected to the housing via a control valve;

[0009] An air composition identification sensor is installed inside the housing;

[0010] The control valve and the air composition identification sensor are connected to the controller.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes an exhaust window that can be controlled to open and close, and the controller is connected to control the exhaust window.

[0012] Furthermore, an exhaust fan is provided at the exhaust window, and the controller is connected to control the exhaust fan.

[0013] Furthermore, the housing is equipped with an air inlet valve, and the gas container assembly is connected to the air inlet valve through the control valve.

[0014] Furthermore, the gas container group includes several gas containers for containing different types of gases, and each gas container is connected to the inside of the housing through a control valve.

[0015] Furthermore, the temperature control assembly includes a temperature sensor and a heating element disposed inside the chamber;

[0016] The heating element is located at the bottom of the box.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a circulating fan;

[0018] The circulating fan is located below the heating element and is connected to the controller.

[0019] Furthermore, it also includes storage shelves;

[0020] The shelf is positioned above the heating element.

[0021] Furthermore, the shelf has a mesh structure.

[0022] Furthermore, it also includes a network communication module, which is connected to the controller.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The intelligent incubator of this utility model adds an air composition control component. The gas container group of the air composition control component (connected to the chamber through a control valve) and the air composition identification sensor form a closed-loop control. Together with the temperature, humidity and light control components, it realizes the precise regulation of the core environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, light and gas composition), makes up for the lack of gas composition simulation in existing equipment, provides a hardware foundation for simulating complex natural environments, and meets the needs of scientific research, biological culture and other fields for precise environmental simulation. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a simplified structural example diagram of an intelligent incubator according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is an example diagram of the box structure of an intelligent incubator according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural example diagram of an intelligent incubator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is an example diagram of the communication structure of an intelligent incubator according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is an example diagram of a multi-chamber structure of an intelligent incubator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Label Explanation:

[0030] 1. Box body; 11. Inner layer; 12. Outer layer;

[0031] 2. Temperature control components; 21. Temperature sensor; 22. Heating element; 23. Cooling element; 24. Circulating fan;

[0032] 3. Humidity control components; 31. Humidifier; 32. Dehumidifier; 33. Humidity sensor;

[0033] 4. Light control components; 41. Lighting equipment; 42. Light sensor;

[0034] 5. Air composition control components; 51. Gas container assembly; 52. Air composition identification sensor; 53. Control valve; 54. Inlet valve;

[0035] 6. Exhaust vent;

[0036] 7. Exhaust fan;

[0037] 8. Shelves;

[0038] 9. Touch panel;

[0039] 10. Mass flow controller. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To explain in detail the technical content, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1 An intelligent incubator includes a controller, a temperature control component 2, a humidity control component 3, a light control component 4, an air composition control component 5, and at least one chamber 1;

[0042] The air composition control component 5 includes:

[0043] Gas container assembly 51, which is connected to the housing 1 via control valve 53;

[0044] An air composition identification sensor 52 is installed inside the housing 1;

[0045] The control valve 53 and the air composition identification sensor 52 are connected to the controller.

[0046] As can be seen from the above description, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The intelligent incubator of this utility model adds an air composition control component 5, wherein the gas container group 51 of the air composition control component 5 (connected to the chamber 1 through the control valve 53) and the air composition identification sensor 52 form a closed-loop control, which, together with the temperature, humidity and light control component 4, realizes the precise control of the core environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, light and gas composition), makes up for the lack of gas composition simulation in existing equipment, provides a hardware foundation for simulating complex natural environments, and meets the needs of scientific research, biological culture and other fields for precise environmental simulation.

[0047] Furthermore, it also includes an exhaust window 6, and the controller is connected to control the opening and closing of the exhaust window 6.

[0048] As described above, when the air composition identification sensor 52 detects that the gas composition inside the chamber deviates from the target value, the controller can control the exhaust window 6 to open, working in conjunction with the air composition control component 5 to quickly expel excess gas (such as excess CO2) and introduce new gas. This avoids adjustment lag caused by gas accumulation inside the chamber and prevents abnormal air pressure caused by gas input. This "exhaust-intake" linkage mechanism enhances the response speed and accuracy of gas composition control, solves the concentration fluctuation problem that may occur when adjusting solely through gas input, and makes the gas composition inside the chamber closer to the target environment, further improving the realism of environmental simulation. It is especially suitable for biological culture scenarios that require precise control of gas balance.

[0049] Furthermore, an exhaust fan 7 is provided at the exhaust window 6, and the controller is connected to control the exhaust fan 7.

[0050] As described above, compared to a simple exhaust window 6, the exhaust fan 7 can accelerate the gas replacement efficiency inside the chamber: when the air composition identification sensor 52 detects a deviation, the controller simultaneously starts the exhaust fan 7 and the control valve 53. While quickly expelling redundant gas, it works in conjunction with the gas container group 51 to input the target gas, significantly shortening the time it takes for the gas composition to reach stability. This synergy of "active exhaust + precise air intake" solves the problems of slow natural exhaust speed and long adjustment cycle, making gas composition control more efficient and forming a closer linkage with the adjustment of other parameters such as temperature and humidity, ensuring the real-time performance and stability of complex environment simulation.

[0051] Furthermore, the housing 1 is provided with an air inlet valve 54, and the gas container group 51 is connected to the air inlet valve 54 through the control valve 53.

[0052] As described above, the addition of the inlet valve 54 eliminates the need for the control valve 53 of the gas container group 51 to be directly connected to the inside of the housing 1, reducing the complexity of the sealing design of the housing 1. Furthermore, the controller can control the opening and closing states of the valve 53 and the inlet valve 54 through linkage, achieving dual control of gas intake. Combined with the detection data from the air composition identification sensor 52, this further improves the accuracy of gas composition adjustment, providing more reliable hardware support for simulating the gas environment of a specific location. At the same time, it enables independent control of the gas in certain housings 1 in a design scenario where a gas container group 51 is used in conjunction with multiple housings 1.

[0053] Furthermore, the gas container group 51 includes several gas containers for containing different types of gases, and each gas container is connected to the interior of the housing 1 through a control valve 53.

[0054] As described above, the gas container group 51 comprises several containers holding different types of gases, and each container is connected to the housing 1 via an independent control valve 53, forming a collaborative mechanism of "multi-component independent adjustment" with the air composition identification sensor 52. The independent control characteristics of each valve allow the controller to flexibly adjust the ratio according to the differences in gas composition at different locations, significantly improving the equipment's ability to simulate diverse environments.

[0055] Furthermore, the temperature control component 2 includes a temperature sensor 21 and a heating element 22 disposed inside the housing 1;

[0056] The heating element 22 is located at the bottom of the box body 1.

[0057] As described above, the bottom heating element 22 allows heat to be conducted upwards from the bottom of the chamber 1. Combined with the temperature sensor 21 monitoring the internal temperature, the controller can precisely adjust the heating power based on sensor feedback, preventing localized overheating. Simultaneously, the bottom heating design, in conjunction with the sensor, makes the internal temperature gradient more consistent with the natural environment's characteristic of "slightly higher bottom temperature" (such as the temperature difference between the soil surface and the air), enhancing the realism of the temperature simulation.

[0058] Furthermore, it also includes a circulating fan 24;

[0059] The circulating fan 24 is located below the heating element 22 and is connected to the controller.

[0060] As described above, the addition of a circulating fan 24 located below the heating element 22, together with the temperature sensor 21 and the bottom heating element 22, forms a coordinated "heating-diffusion-detection" regulation mechanism. This solves the temperature stratification problem caused by relying solely on the heating element 22 for conduction, making it particularly suitable for experimental scenarios requiring uniform temperature across the entire area (such as microbial culture). The cooperation between the circulating fan 24 and the temperature control component 2 enhances the regulation effect of the temperature control component 2, enabling the equipment to more accurately simulate the temperature uniformity characteristics of a specific location and improve the reliability of experimental results.

[0061] Furthermore, it also includes a storage shelf 8;

[0062] The shelf 8 is positioned above the heating element 22.

[0063] As described above, since a heating element 22 is located at the bottom, it is not advisable to place items directly on the heating element 22. Therefore, a storage layer is added above the heating element 22, forming a collaborative structure of "heat source isolation - precise temperature control" with the bottom heating element 22 and temperature sensor 21. The storage layer physically isolates the culture from the heating element 22, preventing the culture from directly contacting the high-temperature area. In conjunction with the temperature sensor 21 monitoring the ambient temperature inside the chamber, the controller can adjust the power of the heating element 22 according to the actual temperature near the storage layer, ensuring that the culture is in the target temperature environment.

[0064] Furthermore, the shelf 8 has a mesh structure.

[0065] As described above, the perforated nature of the mesh structure allows parameters such as temperature, humidity, and gas to pass through freely, avoiding parameter differences between the upper and lower areas caused by the obstruction of the storage layer. Combined with the diffusion effect of the internal fan, the parameters inside the box are evenly distributed above and below the storage layer.

[0066] Furthermore, it also includes a network communication module, which is connected to the controller.

[0067] As described above, the network communication module can obtain real-time / historical environmental parameters (such as temperature, humidity, light intensity, gas composition, etc.) of a specific location through the Internet of Things. The controller automatically links the temperature, humidity, light intensity, and gas composition control components based on this data to achieve accurate simulation of the environment at the target location.

[0068] This invention relates to an intelligent incubator suitable for scenarios requiring the simulation of specific environments, and is particularly applicable to scientific research fields such as biological culture and agricultural research.

[0069] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 Embodiment 1 of this utility model is as follows:

[0070] For reference Figure 1An intelligent incubator includes a controller, a temperature control component 2, a humidity control component 3, a light control component 4, an air composition control component 5, and at least one chamber body 1.

[0071] In this embodiment, a smart incubator with a single box 1 is used as an example for illustration.

[0072] For reference Figure 2 In this embodiment, the enclosure 1 adopts a double-layer insulation structure, with the inner layer 11 made of stainless steel and the outer layer 12 made of high-strength engineering plastic, and the middle layer filled with insulation material to reduce heat loss. It is equipped with a sealed door and an observation window for easy observation of the internal conditions.

[0073] For reference Figure 3 The lighting control component 4 includes a lighting device 41 (such as a full-spectrum LED lamp assembly) and a light sensor 42. In this embodiment, the full-spectrum LED lamp assembly is located at the top of the housing 1, and the light sensor 42 is located on one side wall of the housing 1. See also... Figure 4 The light sensor 42 and the lighting device 41 are both connected to the controller.

[0074] For reference Figure 3 In this embodiment, the humidity control component 3 includes a humidifier 31, a dehumidifier 32, and a humidity sensor 33, all disposed within the housing 1. (See also...) Figure 4 The humidifier 31, dehumidifier 32, and humidity sensor 33 are all connected to the controller. In this embodiment, an ultrasonic humidifier 31 is used to increase humidity, a condenser dehumidifier 32 is used to decrease humidity, and a capacitive humidity sensor 33 is used to monitor humidity.

[0075] In this embodiment, the temperature control component 2 includes a temperature sensor 21 and a heating element 22 disposed inside the housing 1;

[0076] The heating element 22 is located at the bottom of the box body 1.

[0077] For reference Figure 3 In this embodiment, the temperature control component 2 includes a cooling element 23 (such as a semiconductor cooling chip or a small compressor) for cooling, a heating element 22 (such as a heating wire) for heating, and a temperature sensor 21 for real-time monitoring of the temperature inside the housing 1. See also... Figure 4 The heating element 22, the cooling element 23, and the temperature sensor 21 are all connected to the controller.

[0078] For reference Figure 3 The circulating fan 24 is located below the heating element 22, as can be seen from... Figure 4 The circulating fan 24 is connected to the controller.

[0079] In this embodiment, a circulating fan 24 is provided below the heating element 22 to diffuse the temperature and make the internal temperature distribution uniform.

[0080] For reference Figure 3 The shelf 8 is placed above the heating element 22, and the shelf 8 has a mesh structure.

[0081] In this embodiment, the air composition control component 5 includes:

[0082] For reference Figure 3 The gas container group 51 is connected to the housing 1 through a control valve 53. The gas container group 51 includes a plurality of gas containers for containing different types of gases, and each gas container is connected to the housing 1 through a control valve 53.

[0083] In this embodiment, the gas container is a gas cylinder, and various gas cylinders are provided to contain the main components of air (such as CO2, O2, etc.). A control valve 53 is connected to the gas cylinder opening.

[0084] For reference Figure 3 The housing 1 is equipped with an air inlet valve 54, and the gas container group 51 is connected to the air inlet valve 54 through the control valve 53.

[0085] In this embodiment, the housing 1 is provided with an air inlet valve 54. The gas cylinder is connected to the gas guide pipe through the control valve 53, and the gas guide pipe is connected to the air inlet valve 54 of the housing 1.

[0086] An air composition identification sensor 52 is installed inside the housing 1;

[0087] For reference Figure 4 The control valve 53 and the air composition identification sensor 52 are connected to the controller.

[0088] In this embodiment, the controller includes a high-performance microprocessor and a network communication module. It is equipped with a large-capacity memory to store environmental data and user settings. Additionally, refer to... Figure 4 A mass flow controller 10 is also provided to precisely control the gas flow rate. An air composition identification sensor 52 monitors the gas composition and concentration and transmits the data to the mass flow controller 10, which outputs commands to control the inlet valve 54 and the control valve 53 of the gas container group 51, thereby adjusting the gas concentration.

[0089] In addition, you can refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The housing 1 is also provided with an exhaust window 6 that can be controlled to open and close, and the controller is connected to control the exhaust window 6; and an exhaust fan 7 is provided at the exhaust window 6, and the controller is connected to control the exhaust fan 7.

[0090] In this embodiment, when the air composition identification sensor 52 detects that the gas composition inside the box deviates from the target value, the controller can control the exhaust window 6 to open, and work with the air composition control component 5 to quickly discharge excess gas (such as excessive CO2) and input new gas, so as to avoid the adjustment lag caused by the accumulation of gas inside the box, and to avoid the abnormal air pressure caused by the gas input. At the same time, it prevents the air inside the box from becoming stale due to the long service time of the box 1, which would affect the internal ecology.

[0091] Please refer to Figure 5 Embodiment two of this utility model is as follows:

[0092] An intelligent incubator differs from Embodiment 1 in that, in this embodiment, there are multiple chambers 1, and each chamber 1 is equipped with an independent gas container group 51. Each chamber 1 is connected to the control valves 53 of each gas container in the gas container group 51 through an air inlet valve 54 and an air guide pipe.

[0093] At the same time, you can refer to Figure 5 An external touch panel 9 is provided for each enclosure 1 to facilitate the control of the simulated parameters of the enclosure 1. In this embodiment, each enclosure 1 is provided with a touch panel 9, which independently controls the simulated parameters of each enclosure 1.

[0094] At the same time, you can refer to Figure 5 Considering the use of multiple chambers, casters are installed at the bottom of the incubator for easy movement / transportation.

[0095] Embodiment 3 of this utility model is as follows:

[0096] An intelligent incubator differs from Embodiments 1 and 2 in that, in this embodiment, there are multiple chambers 1, but only one gas container group 51. Each gas container in the gas container group 51 has multiple gas guide pipes led out by a control valve 53, which are respectively connected to the gas inlet valve of each chamber 1.

[0097] In summary, the intelligent incubator provided by this invention constructs a comprehensive environmental simulation system through the collaborative construction of multiple components. It integrates temperature, humidity, light, and gas composition control components, along with an independently adjustable design for multiple gas containers. This overcomes the limitations of traditional equipment that can only control temperature, humidity, and light, achieving precise control of gas components such as CO2 and O2, and deeply replicating the natural environment. Simultaneously, the exhaust window 6, fan, and intake valve 54 form a closed-loop linkage with the gas control system. The temperature adjustment component, in conjunction with the circulating fan and mesh storage layer, improves the dynamic response and uniformity of parameter adjustment, solving the problems of concentration fluctuations and temperature unevenness during simulation. The network communication module, combined with IoT functionality, supports automatic acquisition of environmental parameters at specific locations. Coupled with touchscreen interaction, it achieves intelligent operation, meeting both automatic simulation and customization needs. It is widely applicable to scientific research, biological culture, and other fields, providing an accurate, reliable, and convenient environmental simulation tool for experiments.

[0098] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An intelligent incubator, characterized in that, It includes a controller, a temperature control component, a humidity control component, a light control component, an air composition control component, and at least one enclosure; The air composition control component includes: A gas container assembly, wherein the gas container assembly is connected to the housing via a control valve; And an air composition identification sensor, which is located inside the housing; The control valve and the air composition identification sensor are connected to the controller.

2. The intelligent incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an exhaust window, and the controller is connected to control the opening and closing of the exhaust window.

3. The intelligent incubator according to claim 2, characterized in that, An exhaust fan is provided at the exhaust window, and the controller is connected to control the exhaust fan.

4. The intelligent incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is equipped with an air inlet valve, and the gas container group is connected to the air inlet valve through the control valve.

5. The intelligent incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gas container group includes several gas containers for containing different types of gases, and each gas container is connected to the inside of the housing through a control valve.

6. The intelligent incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control assembly includes a temperature sensor and a heating element disposed inside the chamber. The heating element is located at the bottom of the box.

7. The intelligent incubator according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a circulating fan; The circulating fan is located below the heating element and is connected to the controller.

8. The intelligent incubator according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes shelves; The shelf is positioned above the heating element.

9. The intelligent incubator according to claim 8, characterized in that, The shelf has a mesh structure.

10. The intelligent incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a network communication module, which is connected to the controller.

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