Microbial culture tank

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of microbial culture tanks, it is related to microbial culture technical field.A kind of microbial culture tank, comprising: tank body and the feeding device located in one side of tank body;Feeding device includes: feeding hopper, side frame plate, limiting track, crossbeam, winch and directional wheel;Tank body top is provided with feeding bin, and feeding bin bottom is provided with feeding port;Side frame plate includes two, two side frame plates are fixed at the one side of tank body with interval, and feeding bin is located between two side frame plates;The rear side of each side frame plate is fixed with a limiting track, and limiting track includes the first track of vertical arrangement, and the second track of arc shape connected with the first track;The free end of second track is set to the direction of feeding bin direction.This utility model is designed by vertical plus arc-shaped limiting track, cooperates with double-side steel rope synchronous traction, realizes the stable lifting of feeding hopper and accurate steering butt joint feeding bin, without manual assistance, reduce material spilling and pollution.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of microbial culture technology, specifically to a microbial culture tank. Background Technology

[0002] Microbial culture tanks are specialized devices that provide a suitable growth environment for microorganisms such as fungi and yeasts under artificially controlled conditions, enabling microbial proliferation or the production of metabolites. They are widely used in fields such as bioengineering, pharmaceuticals, and food. Currently, the feeding process in microbial culture tanks faces several technical challenges, as follows: (1) Traditional feeding relies on manual handling or simple lifting equipment, which not only affects the efficiency of operation, but may also cause material spillage due to worker operation errors during the feeding process, increasing the risk of pollution.

[0003] (2) For traditional track-type feeding devices, the feeding hopper can generally only achieve vertical lifting and lowering, making it difficult to accurately align with the top feeding port. It requires manual assistance to adjust the angle, which not only increases the intensity of operation but also easily causes pollution due to material spillage.

[0004] (3) For traditional track-type feeding devices, some feeding hoppers are driven by a winch and a single steel rope for traction, which makes the feeding hopper unstable during the upward climbing process, prone to tilting, and unable to ensure stable material delivery.

[0005] Therefore, the inventors believe that how to achieve stable operation of the feeding hopper during lifting and turning through innovative design of the track and traction structure, and realize automated and precise feeding, has become a key technical issue in improving the performance of the feeding system for microbial culture tanks.

[0006] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0007] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a microbial culture tank to solve the issues raised in the background section.

[0008] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a microbial culture tank, comprising: a tank body and a feeding device located on one side of the tank body; the feeding device includes: a feeding hopper, a side frame plate, a limiting track, a crossbeam, a winch, and directional wheels; The tank is equipped with a feeding hopper at the top and a feeding port at the bottom of the feeding hopper; The side frame includes two plates, which are fixed at intervals on one side of the tank, and the feeding bin is located between the two side frame plates; Each side frame plate is fixed with a limiting rail on its rear side. The limiting rail includes a first rail that is set vertically and a second rail that is connected to the first rail and is arc-shaped. The free end of the second rail is set towards the feeding bin. The crossbeam is fixed to the top of the two side frame plates, and the winch is fixed to the crossbeam; a directional wheel is installed on each side of the crossbeam; The feeding hopper is located between two limiting rails; each side of the feeding hopper is connected to a roller via a rotating shaft; each roller is slidably connected to a limiting rail on the same side. Each feed hopper has a rotating shaft connected to a lifting ring; two steel ropes are fixed to the drum of the winch, and the two steel ropes extend downwards and connect to the lifting rings on the same side after passing over the directional pulleys on the same side.

[0009] Preferably, the feeding hopper is also equipped with a gate; the gate includes a drive shaft that penetrates the wall of the feeding hopper and a gate plate fixed on the drive shaft; a motor is fixed on the top of the tank, and the motor spindle is fixedly connected to the drive shaft.

[0010] Preferably, multiple fixing rods are fixedly connected between the two side frame plates.

[0011] The microbial culture tank provided in this embodiment of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The present invention achieves stable lifting and precise turning docking of the feeding hopper with the synchronous traction of double-sided steel ropes through the vertical and arc-shaped limiting track design, without the need for manual assistance, reducing material spillage and contamination; the electric gate is linked with the feeding device, shortening the opening time of the feeding hopper, enhancing the sealing performance, and ensuring a sterile environment inside the tank. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from angle one; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from angle two; Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of angle three of this utility model; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the image; Figure 5 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of part B in the image. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0014] See Figures 1-5 .

[0015] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this utility model provides a microbial culture tank to solve the aforementioned technical problems. The technical solution is as follows: A microbial culture tank includes: a tank body 100 and a feeding device located on one side of the tank body 100; the feeding device includes: a feeding hopper 210, a side frame plate 220, a limiting track 230, a crossbeam 240, a winch 250, and a directional wheel 260; A feeding bin 110 is provided at the top of the tank body 100, and a feeding port is provided at the bottom of the feeding bin 110; the feeding port is connected to the tank body 100. The side frame plate 220 includes two pieces, which are fixed at intervals on one side of the tank body 100, and the feeding bin 110 is located between the two side frame plates 220. Each side frame plate 220 is fixed with a limiting rail 230 on its rear side. The limiting rail 230 includes a first rail 231 set vertically and a second rail 232 connected to the first rail 231 and in an arc shape. The free end of the second rail 232 is set towards the feeding bin 110. The crossbeam 240 is fixed to the top of the two side frame plates 220, and the winch 250 is fixed to the crossbeam 240; a directional wheel 260 is provided on each side of the crossbeam 240. The feeding hopper 210 is located between two limiting rails 230; each side of the feeding hopper 210 is connected to a roller 211 via a rotating shaft; each roller 211 is slidably connected to the limiting rail 230 on the same side. Each of the feed hoppers 210 has a lifting ring 212 rotatably connected to its shaft; two steel ropes 270 are fixed to the drum of the winch 250, and the two steel ropes 270 extend downwards and connect to the lifting rings 212 on the same side after passing over the directional pulleys 260 on the same side.

[0016] It should be noted that there is room for improvement in the opening and closing gates of the feeding hopper: most of the existing gates are manually or simply mechanically controlled, which results in insufficient sealing when closed, poor linkage between the gate and the feeding device, and poor coordination between feeding and closing actions, which may prolong the opening time of the feeding hopper and increase the probability of contamination.

[0017] In this embodiment, a gate is also provided on the feeding hopper 110; the gate includes a drive shaft 121 penetrating the wall of the feeding hopper 110, and a gate plate 122 fixed on the drive shaft 121; a motor 130 is fixed on the top of the tank body 100, and the main shaft of the motor 130 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft 121. The gate structure on the feeding hopper, consisting of a drive shaft, a gate plate, and a motor, realizes automated and sealed control of the feeding port.

[0018] In this embodiment, the motor provides power to drive the drive shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the gate to precisely open and close the feeding port. This replaces the traditional manual or simple mechanical control method, not only improving operational convenience but also enhancing the seal through the tight fit between the gate and the feeding port, effectively preventing interference from external air and bacteria on the sterile environment inside the tank. Simultaneously, the electric control facilitates linkage with the feeding device, allowing for precise coordination of the gate opening and closing timing based on the position of the feeding hopper. This shortens the opening time of the feeding hopper, reduces the probability of contamination, and provides a reliable guarantee for the sterile environment of microbial culture.

[0019] In this embodiment, multiple fixing rods are fixedly connected between the two side frame plates 220; the fixed connection between the two side frame plates 220 improves the structural strength and integrity stability between the two side frame plates 220.

[0020] The working method of a microbial culture tank provided in this embodiment of the utility model is as follows: (1) Initial state: The feeding hopper is located at the bottom of the limit track (lower end of the first track), the gate is closed (the gate plate blocks the feeding port), and the steel rope is slack.

[0021] (2) Loading and starting: Load the material to be fed into the feeding hopper, start the winch, the drum on the winch winds up the two steel ropes, and after the steel ropes change direction through the directional wheel, they simultaneously pull the lifting rings on both sides of the feeding hopper upward.

[0022] (3) Rising and turning: Under the tension of the steel rope and the guidance of the roller, the feeding hopper first rises smoothly along the first vertical track; when the roller enters the second arc track, the feeding hopper gradually turns with the arc of the track, and its opening direction slowly aligns with the feeding bin.

[0023] (4) Feeding action: When the feeding hopper moves to the end of the second track (the position where it docks with the feeding bin), the motor is started. The motor drives the drive shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the gate to rotate and open the feeding port. The material in the feeding hopper enters the feeding bin through the feeding port under the action of gravity or slight tilting, and finally falls into the tank.

[0024] (5) Reset and shut-off: After feeding is completed, the winch reverses to unwind the steel rope, and the feeding hopper moves in the opposite direction along the track under the action of gravity to return to the initial position; at the same time, the motor drives the gate to rotate in the opposite direction to close the feeding port, ensure the sealing of the tank, and complete one feeding cycle.

[0025] The microbial culture tank provided in this embodiment of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The present invention achieves stable lifting and precise turning docking of the feeding hopper with the synchronous traction of double-sided steel ropes through the vertical and arc-shaped limiting track design, without the need for manual assistance, reducing material spillage and contamination; the electric gate is linked with the feeding device, shortening the opening time of the feeding hopper, enhancing the sealing performance, and ensuring a sterile environment inside the tank.

[0026] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units; they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] It is understood that those skilled in the art can make equivalent substitutions or changes based on the technical solution and concept of this utility model, and all such substitutions or changes should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A microbial culture tank, characterized in that, include: The tank body and the feeding device located on one side of the tank body; The feeding device includes: a feeding hopper, side frame plates, limit rails, crossbeams, a winch, and directional wheels; The tank is equipped with a feeding hopper at the top and a feeding port at the bottom of the feeding hopper; The side frame includes two plates, which are fixed at intervals on one side of the tank, and the feeding bin is located between the two side frame plates; Each side frame plate is fixed with a limiting rail on its rear side. The limiting rail includes a first rail that is set vertically and a second rail that is connected to the first rail and is arc-shaped. The free end of the second rail is set towards the feeding bin. The crossbeam is fixed to the top of the two side frame plates, and the winch is fixed to the crossbeam; a directional wheel is installed on each side of the crossbeam; The feeding hopper is located between two limiting rails; each side of the feeding hopper is connected to a roller via a rotating shaft; each roller is slidably connected to a limiting rail on the same side. Each feed hopper has a rotating shaft connected to a lifting ring; two steel ropes are fixed to the drum of the winch, and the two steel ropes extend downwards and connect to the lifting rings on the same side after passing over the directional pulleys on the same side.

2. The microbial culture tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding hopper is also equipped with a gate; the gate includes a drive shaft that runs through the wall of the feeding hopper and a gate plate fixed on the drive shaft; a motor is fixed on the top of the tank, and the motor spindle is fixedly connected to the drive shaft.

3. The microbial culture tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple fixing rods are fixedly connected between the two side frame plates.

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