Inoculation tool for tremella segments
By designing a tapered structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, along with spiral blades, the problem of clogging at the inlet of the storage box was solved, enabling efficient inoculation of Tremella fuciformis from logs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SICHUAN TONGJIANG MANSHANHONG MODERN AGRI TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inoculation technology for Tremella fuciformis (silver ear fungus) made from logs, and in particular to an inoculation tool for Tremella fuciformis made from logs. Background Technology
[0002] In the process of cultivating Tremella fuciformis on logs, inoculation is one of the key steps. The performance of the inoculation tool directly affects the inoculation efficiency and quality. The inoculation tool currently widely used is the inoculation gun, which mainly consists of a storage box, a feeding channel, an inoculation head, and an operating handle.
[0003] However, in actual use, the feeding port of the spawn box is prone to blockage. Since the tremella fuciformis spawn is usually granular or slightly sticky clump, it is easy to accumulate on the inner wall of the spawn box during gravity feeding, especially near the feeding port, where it is very easy to form clumps and blockages. This prevents the spawn from entering the feeding channel smoothly, requiring operators to frequently stop the machine to clean it. This not only reduces the inoculation efficiency, but may also affect the inoculation effect due to contamination of the spawn during the cleaning process. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem of easy clogging of the inlet of the inoculum storage box in the prior art, and to propose an inoculation tool for Tremella fuciformis made from logs.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] An inoculation tool for *Tremella fuciformis* grown on logs includes a storage tube for feeding material, an inoculation port fixedly installed at one end of the storage tube, a pneumatic pusher fixedly installed on the storage tube, a push rod fixedly installed at the output end of the pneumatic pusher and installed inside the storage tube, and further includes: a storage box fixedly installed on the storage tube, a feed port opened on the cylindrical surface of the storage box, a tapered section provided at the bottom of the storage box, and a spiral blade rotatably installed inside the tapered section, which pushes the inoculum in the storage box to fall into the storage tube when the spiral blade rotates; and a driving component provided on the storage box, which is fixedly installed with the spiral blade.
[0007] To facilitate the operation of the spiral blades, preferably, the driving component includes a drive motor fixedly mounted on the storage box, a drive shaft fixedly mounted on the output end of the drive motor, the bottom end of the drive shaft extending to the discharge port of the storage box, and the drive shaft and the spiral blades fixedly mounted. When the shaft rotates, the spiral blades push the inoculum in the storage box downwards or upwards.
[0008] To prevent contamination of the environment inside the storage box, preferably, a baffle is slidably installed on the storage box, a guide groove is provided on the storage box, and the end of the baffle is installed in the guide groove.
[0009] To facilitate control of the pneumatic push rod and drive motor, preferably, a handle is fixedly installed on the storage tube, and a push switch is provided on the handle, and the push switch is electrically connected to the drive motor and the pneumatic push rod.
[0010] To facilitate gripping the storage tube, preferably, an end grip pad is fixedly installed on the storage tube, and anti-slip strips are arranged at equal intervals on the end grip pad.
[0011] To prevent the inoculum from clogging the storage tube, preferably, the end of the storage tube near the inoculation port is a conical tube, with the small end of the conical tube connected to the inoculation port and the large end of the conical tube connected to the storage tube.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an inoculation tool for Tremella fuciformis made from logs, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] 1. This inoculation tool for Tremella fuciformis made of logs features a tapered section at the bottom of the storage box. On one hand, by designing the storage box as a cone-shaped structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, gravity is used to promote the downward movement of the inoculum, reducing the accumulation of inoculum on the inner wall of the storage box and reducing the possibility of blockage from the source. On the other hand, the spiral blades, when rotated, transfer the inoculum at the bottom of the tapered section to the storage tube, thereby avoiding the problem of blockage at the discharge port of the storage box and improving inoculation efficiency.
[0014] 2. The inoculation tool for Tremella fuciformis on logs uses a conical tube on the storage tube. When inoculating Tremella fuciformis on logs, the inoculation gun is usually tilted at the log. This causes the spores in the storage tube to move to the inoculation port due to gravity. Then, the push rod pushes the spores to the opening on the log, effectively avoiding the problem of spore blockage in the storage tube.
[0015] The parts of this device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. This utility model utilizes the tapered section and spiral blades of the storage box to effectively avoid the problem of easy blockage at the discharge port of the storage box. The spiral blades transfer the inoculum at the discharge port to the storage tube, which facilitates subsequent inoculation. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is an isometric structural diagram of an inoculation tool for Tremella fuciformis made of logs according to the present invention.
[0017] Figure 2 This invention provides a partial structural diagram of an inoculation tool for Tremella fuciformis made from logs. Figure 1 ;
[0018] Figure 3 This invention provides a partial structural diagram of an inoculation tool for Tremella fuciformis made from logs. Figure 2;
[0019] Figure 4 This utility model proposes an inoculation tool for Tremella fuciformis made from logs. Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Storage tube; 11. Inoculation port; 2. Storage box; 21. Feed inlet; 22. Baffle; 23. Guide groove; 3. Pneumatic push rod; 4. Push rod; 5. Spiral blade; 6. Handle; 7. End grip pad; 8. Drive shaft; 9. Drive motor. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0023] Example:
[0024] Reference Figures 1-4 An inoculation tool for *Tremella fuciformis* (silver ear fungus) made from logs includes a material storage tube 1 for feeding, an inoculation port 11 fixedly installed at the end of the material storage tube 1, and a pneumatic push rod 3 fixedly installed on the material storage tube 1. The pneumatic push rod 3 is an ADN series compact cylinder push rod. A top material rod 4 is fixedly installed at the output end of the pneumatic push rod 3 and is installed inside the material storage tube 1. The tool also includes a mycelium storage box 2 fixedly installed on the material storage tube 1, with an inlet 21 on the cylindrical surface of the mycelium storage box 2 and a tapered section at the bottom. A spiral blade 5 is rotatably installed inside the tapered section. When the spiral blade 5 rotates, it pushes the inoculum in the storage box 2 into the storage tube 1. The spiral blade 5 drives the inoculum into the storage tube 1, thus avoiding the problem of inoculum blockage at the discharge port of the storage box 2, which would require machine shutdown for cleaning. A drive component is provided on the storage box 2. The drive component is fixedly installed with the spiral blade 5. The drive component drives the spiral blade 5 to work, thus facilitating the pushing of the inoculum in the storage box 2 into the storage tube 1, making it convenient to use.
[0025] Specifically, the tapered section at the bottom of the inoculum storage box 2 serves two purposes. First, by designing the inoculum storage box 2 as a cone-shaped structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, gravity is used to promote the downward movement of the inoculum, reducing the accumulation of inoculum on the inner wall of the inoculum storage box 2 and reducing the possibility of blockage from the source. At the same time, the spiral blades 5 are designed so that the inoculum at the bottom of the tapered section is transferred to the storage tube 1 after the spiral blades 5 rotate, thereby avoiding the problem of blockage at the discharge port of the inoculum storage box 2 and thus improving the inoculation efficiency.
[0026] The driving component includes a drive motor 9 fixedly mounted on the storage box 2. In this application, the drive motor 9 is a 2HSS57 series stepper motor. The output end of the drive motor 9 is fixedly mounted with a drive shaft 8. The bottom end of the drive shaft 8 extends to the discharge port of the storage box 2, and the drive shaft 8 is fixedly mounted with the spiral blade 5. When the drive shaft 8 rotates, the spiral blade 5 pushes the inoculum in the storage box 2 downward or upward. When the drive motor 9 rotates counterclockwise, the spiral blade 5 pushes the inoculum in the storage box 2 into the storage tube 1, thereby facilitating subsequent inoculation. Conversely, the spiral blade 5 pushes the inoculum upward, thereby preventing blockage at the discharge port and making it difficult for the inoculum to move. After the inoculum moves upward, it achieves a turning effect, thereby dispersing the inoculum near the discharge port of the storage box 2 and avoiding clumping that could cause blockage at the discharge port, further improving the anti-blocking effect of the storage box 2.
[0027] A baffle 22 is slidably installed on the storage box 2. A guide groove 23 is provided on the storage box 2, and the end of the baffle 22 is installed in the guide groove 23. At the same time, the baffle 22 is installed at the feed inlet 21 of the storage box 2. By using the baffle 22, after the inoculum enters the storage box 2, the baffle 22 is closed to prevent external contaminants from entering the storage box 2 and causing contamination of the inoculum, thereby improving the inoculation effect of tremella.
[0028] A handle 6 is fixedly installed on the storage tube 1. A press switch is provided on the handle 6, and the press switch is electrically connected to the drive motor 9 and the pneumatic push rod 3. After the press switch is squeezed, the drive motor 9 is controlled to work first and pushes the inoculum into the storage tube 1 through the spiral blade 5. Then the pneumatic push rod 3 pushes the top rod 4 to push the inoculum out of the storage tube 1, thereby completing the inoculation work.
[0029] An end grip pad 7 is fixedly installed on the storage tube 1, and anti-slip strips are evenly arranged on the end grip pad 7. The end grip pad 7 makes it more convenient for operators to use. On the other hand, the end grip pad 7 can prevent the operator from increasing the friction in the end grip area during use, effectively preventing the tool from accidentally falling off and causing personnel injury or tool damage.
[0030] The end of the storage tube 1 near the inoculation port 11 is set as a conical tube, with the small end of the conical tube connected to the inoculation port 11 and the large end of the conical tube connected to the storage tube 1. The conical tube effectively avoids the problem of the bacteria clogging inside the storage tube 1.
[0031] Specifically, the tapered tube on the storage tube 1 allows the inoculation gun to be tilted at the log during the inoculation of Tremella fuciformis. This causes the spores in the storage tube 1 to move to the inoculation port 11 under the influence of gravity. Then, the top rod 4 pushes the spores to the opening on the log, effectively avoiding the problem of spore blockage in the storage tube 1.
[0032] In this invention, firstly, the baffle 22 is pulled to open the feed inlet 21. Then, the inoculum is placed into the storage box 2. Subsequently, the baffle 22 is closed to seal the storage box 2, preventing external contamination from entering and contaminating the inoculum. At this time, the operator holds the end grip pad 7 and the handle 6 with both hands respectively, and then pushes the push switch. At this time, the drive motor 9 works first, rotating counterclockwise to drive the drive shaft 8 to rotate, causing the spiral blade 5 to rotate accordingly. At this time, the inoculum in the storage box 2 is pushed into the storage tube 1 by the spiral blade 5. At this time, the pneumatic push rod 3 is activated and pushes the top material. The rod 4 moves, pushing the spawn through the inoculation port 11 into the opening of the log. This completes a single inoculation. Repeating the above steps completes the inoculation of the entire log. If you hear a blocking sound or feel a blockage at the discharge port of the storage box 2, press and hold the button switch. The drive motor will reverse, causing the drive shaft 8 and the spiral blade 5 to reverse, thus pushing the spawn upward and turning the spawn inside the storage box 2. This prevents the spawn from clumping and blocking, further improving the anti-blocking effect and making it easier to use and operate.
[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An inoculation tool for *Tremella fuciformis* (silver ear fungus) made from logs, comprising a storage tube (1) for feeding material, an inoculation port (11) fixedly installed at the end of the storage tube (1), a pneumatic push rod (3) fixedly installed on the storage tube (1), a top material rod (4) fixedly installed at the output end of the pneumatic push rod (3), and the top material rod (4) installed inside the storage tube (1), characterized in that, Also includes: The inoculum storage box (2) is fixedly installed on the storage tube (1). The cylindrical surface of the inoculum storage box (2) is provided with an inlet (21). The bottom of the inoculum storage box (2) is provided with a tapered section. A spiral blade (5) is rotatably installed in the tapered section. When the spiral blade (5) rotates, it pushes the inoculum in the inoculum storage box (2) to fall into the storage tube (1). A drive unit is installed on the storage box (2), and the drive unit is fixedly installed with the spiral blade (5).
2. The inoculation tool for Tremella fuciformis from logs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component includes a drive motor (9) fixedly installed on the storage box (2). The output end of the drive motor (9) is fixedly installed with a drive shaft (8). The bottom end of the drive shaft (8) extends to the discharge port of the storage box (2). The drive shaft (8) is fixedly installed with the spiral blade (5). When the shaft rotates, the spiral blade (5) pushes the bacteria in the storage box (2) downward or upward.
3. The inoculation tool for Tremella fuciformis from logs according to claim 1, characterized in that, A baffle (22) is slidably installed on the bacterial storage box (2), and a guide groove (23) is provided on the bacterial storage box (2), with the end of the baffle (22) installed in the guide groove (23).
4. The inoculation tool for *Tremella fuciformis* made from logs according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle (6) is fixedly installed on the storage tube (1). A push switch is provided on the handle (6), and the push switch is electrically connected to the drive motor (9) and the pneumatic push rod (3).
5. The inoculation tool for *Tremella fuciformis* made from logs according to claim 1, characterized in that, An end grip pad (7) is fixedly installed on the storage tube (1), and anti-slip strips are arranged at equal intervals on the end grip pad (7).
6. The inoculation tool for Tremella fuciformis from logs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the storage tube (1) near the inoculation port (11) is set as a tapered tube, and the small end of the tapered tube is connected to the inoculation port (11), while the large end of the tapered tube is connected to the storage tube (1).