Fermentation material constant temperature incubator

By introducing a multi-directional stirring device and a worm gear structure into the fermentation tank, the problems of uneven mixing and temperature of the fermentation material were solved, achieving full mixing and constant temperature control of the fermentation material, thus improving fermentation efficiency and quality.

CN224494170UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14SHANXI GUWEI VINEGAR IND CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANXI GUWEI VINEGAR IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

The stirring device in traditional fermentation boxes causes poor flow and uneven mixing of the fermentation material in some areas of the box, affecting fermentation efficiency and quality consistency. Uneven heat and humidity transfer also affects microbial growth.

Method used

It employs a multi-directional stirring device, including a gear and motor-driven stirring shaft and stirring rod, which, together with a worm gear and worm wheel, achieves three-dimensional tumbling, and combined with an electric heating wire, achieves constant temperature control.

Benefits of technology

This process ensures thorough mixing and uniform heating of the fermentation materials, improving fermentation efficiency and quality consistency, and guaranteeing uniform microbial growth.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of fermentation material constant-temperature incubator, including base, it is characterized in that, the upper end of the base is fixedly connected with support, the inside rotation of the support is connected with pivot, the inner end of the pivot is fixedly connected with fixed frame, the inside rotation of the fixed frame is connected with incubator, the outer end middle part of the incubator is fixedly connected with gear two, the upper end of the fixed frame is fixedly connected with mounting bracket, this patent is installed gear two in the outer end of incubator, cooperate motor three and gear one can complete the rotation of incubator, to make inside fermentation material to turn over, and motor two cooperates stirring shaft and stirring rod can agitate inside fermentation material, make its inside stirring more sufficient, simultaneously, heat contact is more uniform, let strain and culture solution uniformly contact, improve the effect of strain culture.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of microbial fermentation technology, and in particular to a constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials. Background Technology

[0002] Most edible fungi originate from nature. Useful strains are isolated and screened from them. In actual production, the pure mycelium that has been artificially cultivated, along with the culture medium, is often referred to as the strain. Currently, most common edible fungi strains are cultivated in fermentation boxes. Traditional cultivation boxes usually use unidirectional stirring blades or stirring devices with a fixed rotation speed, which leads to poor flow of fermentation material in some areas of the box, especially in corners and edges, which easily form stirring dead zones. This results in uneven mixing of materials, affecting fermentation efficiency and quality consistency. Secondly, insufficient stirring or unreasonable distribution may cause some fermentation material to accumulate or clump, resulting in uneven heat and humidity transfer, further aggravating local temperature differences, which is not conducive to the balanced growth of microorganisms.

[0003] To address the above issues, a constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials has been designed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials, which solves the problem in the existing incubators that use unidirectional stirring blades or stirring devices with fixed rotation speeds, resulting in poor flow and uneven mixing of the fermentation materials in some areas of the incubator.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials is provided, comprising a base, with supports fixedly connected to both ends of the upper part of the base, a rotating shaft rotatably connected inside the supports, a fixed frame fixedly connected to the inner end of the rotating shaft, an incubator rotatably connected inside the fixed frame, and a gear II fixedly connected to the middle of the outer end of the incubator.

[0006] Mounting brackets are fixedly connected to the upper two ends of the fixed frame. A motor is fixedly connected to one outer end of the mounting bracket. A gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor through the mounting bracket. The gear and gear mesh with each other.

[0007] According to the aforementioned constant temperature fermentation box, a feeding hopper is provided through one end of the outer side of the fermentation box, and a motor is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer end of the fermentation box.

[0008] According to the aforementioned constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials, the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to a stirring shaft that extends through the incubator and into the interior, and several stirring rods are fixedly connected to the stirring shaft.

[0009] According to the aforementioned constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials, the incubator is provided with a heating chamber inside, and an electric heating wire is installed inside the heating chamber.

[0010] According to the aforementioned constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials, a worm gear is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and an mounting plate is fixedly connected to one outer end of the support.

[0011] According to the aforementioned constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials, a motor is fixedly connected to the outer end of the mounting plate, and a worm gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor through the mounting plate. The other end of the worm gear is rotatably connected to the inner end of the mounting plate.

[0012] According to the aforementioned constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials, the worm gear and the worm wheel cooperate with each other.

[0013] The above-mentioned solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This patent allows the incubator to rotate by installing gear two at the outer end of the incubator, which, together with motor three and gear one, turns the fermentation material inside. Motor two, together with stirring shaft and stirring rod, can stir the fermentation material inside, making the internal stirring more thorough and the heat contact more even, so that the inoculum and culture medium can be in even contact, thus improving the inoculum cultivation effect.

[0015] 2. This patent enables the pitch adjustment of the entire incubation box by setting up a worm gear and worm wheel, thereby completing the three-dimensional turning of the fermentation material and improving the overall incubation effect.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0018] Figure 1 This is a side view of a constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a rear view of a constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring assembly of a constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials according to this utility model.

[0022] Legend:

[0023] 1. Base; 2. Worm gear; 3. Motor 1; 4. Feed hopper; 5. Motor 2; 6. Incubator; 7. Fixing frame; 8. Worm gear; 9. Mounting plate; 10. Bracket; 11. Mounting frame; 12. Gear 1; 13. Motor 3; 14. Gear 2; 15. Rotating shaft; 16. Stirring rod; 17. Stirring shaft; 18. Heating chamber; 19. Electric heating wire. Detailed Implementation

[0024] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0025] Reference Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a constant temperature fermentation box for fermentation materials, including a base 1. Supports 10 are fixedly connected to both ends of the upper part of the base 1. A rotating shaft 15 is rotatably connected inside the support 10. A fixed frame 7 is fixedly connected to the inner end of the rotating shaft 15. A fermentation box 6 is rotatably connected inside the fixed frame 7. A gear 2 14 is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer end of the fermentation box 6. The support 10 can stably support the entire fermentation box, and under the action of the rotating shaft 15 and the fixed frame 7, it can drive the fermentation box 6 to pitch and rotate.

[0026] Mounting brackets 11 are fixedly connected to the upper two ends of the mounting bracket 7. A motor 13 is fixedly connected to one outer end of the mounting bracket 11. A gear 12 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 13 through the mounting bracket 11. The gear 12 and the gear 2 14 mesh with each other. Starting the motor 13 can drive the gear 12 to rotate. Under the meshing action, the gear 2 14 can drive the incubator 6 to rotate, thereby turning the inoculum and culture medium inside, improving the mixing effect of the two.

[0027] A feeding hopper 4 is installed through one end of the outer side of the incubation box 6. A motor 5 is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer end of the incubation box 6. The output end of the motor 5 is fixedly connected to a stirring shaft 17 through the incubation box 6. Several stirring rods 16 are fixedly connected to the stirring shaft 17. Starting the motor 5 can make the stirring shaft 17 drive the stirring rods 16 to rotate. Under the action of the stirring rods 16, the inoculum and culture liquid inside can be stirred. Combined with the rotation, the mixing efficiency of the two can be greatly improved.

[0028] The incubator 6 has a heating chamber 18 inside, and an electric heating wire 19 is installed inside the heating chamber 18. The heating wire 19 enables the device to perform heating operations. At the same time, in order to ensure that the staff can monitor the internal temperature of the incubator 6 in real time and keep it in a constant temperature state, a temperature sensor is installed inside the incubator 6. The temperature sensor can monitor the internal temperature of the incubator 6 in real time to achieve a constant temperature incubation state.

[0029] A worm gear 8 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 15. A mounting plate 9 is fixedly connected to one end of the outer side of the bracket 10. A motor 3 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the mounting plate 9. The output end of the motor 3 passes through the mounting plate 9 and is fixedly connected to a worm 2. The other end of the worm 2 is rotatably connected to the inner end of the mounting plate 9. The worm 2 and the worm gear 8 cooperate with each other. After cultivation, the worm 2 can be driven to rotate by starting the motor 3. Under the meshing action, the worm gear 8 can drive the cultivation box 6 to pitch and rotate, and finally mix the internal culture liquid and inoculum. The mixed fermentation material can be discharged out through the feeding hopper 4. The motors 5 and 13 in this device are equipped with spring-loaded electromagnetic brakes at their rear ends. When energized, the electromagnetic coil generates magnetic force, which overcomes the spring pressure and releases the brake pad, allowing the motor shaft to rotate freely. When de-energized, the spring force presses the brake pad and friction disc, locking the motor shaft through friction and preventing it from rotating, achieving a self-locking effect and improving the stability of the rotating components during use.

[0030] Working principle: During use, the feeding hopper 4 is set upwards. The operator feeds the inoculum and culture medium into the incubation box 6, then closes the feeding hopper 4 and starts the electric heating wire 19 to heat and keep the inoculum and culture medium warm. During the heating and warming process, the motor 3 13 drives the gear 2 14 to rotate. Under the meshing action, the gear 1 12 and the incubation box 6 rotate, causing the inoculum and culture medium inside to turn over. At this time, the motor 2 5 is started to drive the internal stirring shaft 17 and stirring rod 16 to rotate. The stirring rod 16 and stirring shaft 17 can stir the inoculum and culture medium inside, so that the inoculum and culture medium are mixed more thoroughly, improving the cultivation effect. Secondly, after the cultivation is completed, the motor 1 3 can drive the worm gear 2 to rotate. Under the meshing action, the worm wheel 8 can drive the incubation box 6 to pitch and rotate, and finally mix the culture medium and inoculum inside. The mixed fermentation material can be discharged out through the feeding hopper 4.

[0031] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials, comprising a base (1), characterized in that, The base (1) has a bracket (10) fixedly connected to both ends above. The bracket (10) has a rotating shaft (15) rotatably connected inside. The rotating shaft (15) has a fixed frame (7) fixedly connected to the inner end. The fixed frame (7) has a rotatably connected incubator (6) inside. The incubator (6) has a gear (14) fixedly connected to the middle of the outer end of the paper. The upper two ends of the fixed frame (7) are fixedly connected to the mounting frame (11), and the outer end of the mounting frame (11) is fixedly connected to the motor three (13). The output end of the motor three (13) passes through the mounting frame (11) and is fixedly connected to the gear one (12). The gear one (12) and the gear two (14) mesh with each other.

2. The constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, A feeding hopper (4) is provided through one end of the outer side of the incubator (6), and a motor (5) is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer end of the incubator (6).

3. The constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials according to claim 2, characterized in that, The output end of the second motor (5) is fixedly connected to a stirring shaft (17) through the incubator (6), and several stirring rods (16) are fixedly connected to the stirring shaft (17).

4. The constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The incubator (6) is provided with a heating chamber (18), and an electric heating wire (19) is installed inside the heating chamber (18).

5. The constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, A worm gear (8) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (15), and a mounting plate (9) is fixedly connected to one side of the bracket (10).

6. The constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer end of the mounting plate (9) is fixedly connected to a motor (3), and the output end of the motor (3) is fixedly connected to a worm gear (2) through the mounting plate (9). The other end of the worm gear (2) is rotatably connected to the inner end of the mounting plate (9).

7. A constant temperature incubator for fermentation materials according to claim 6, characterized in that, The worm (2) and the worm wheel (8) cooperate with each other.