Fermentation culture device for processing n-acetylneuraminic acid
By designing a fermentation culture device with gears and a rotating column, the energy and labor cost problems in the fermentation of various N-acetylneuraminic acids were solved, and the simultaneous fermentation and spatial adjustment of multiple substances were realized, simplifying the operation process and improving fermentation efficiency and uniformity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHANGZHOU 123 BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing N-acetylneuraminic acid fermentation equipment requires multiple pieces of equipment when cultivating various substances, which increases steam energy and labor costs. Furthermore, complex sterilization and cleaning processes are required when changing the cultivation type.
A fermentation culture device comprising a shell, a power chamber, a drive assembly, and a power assembly was designed. The device uses gears and a rotating column to drive the stirring blades for uniform stirring and can adjust the storage space to accommodate different fermentation requirements of N-acetylneuraminic acid.
Simultaneous fermentation and culture of multiple N-acetylneuraminic acids was achieved, reducing energy and labor costs, simplifying the operation process, and ensuring the uniformity and efficiency of fermentation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of fermentation culture devices, and particularly relates to a fermentation culture device for processing N-acetylneuraminic acid. Background Technology
[0002] N-acetylneuraminic acid is a carbohydrate compound with important biological functions, playing a key role in everything from cell recognition to brain development and disease prevention. Its application prospects in food, medicine and other fields will be further expanded.
[0003] For example, Chinese patent CN215288753U discloses a fermenter for producing N-acetylneuraminic acid, belonging to the field of fermentation technology. The fermenter for producing N-acetylneuraminic acid includes a tank body, a feed inlet at the top of the tank body, a discharge outlet at the bottom of the tank body, a motor mounted at the top of the tank body, a rotating shaft passing through the tank body and interference-fitted to the output end of the motor, a protective sleeve on the outside of the rotating shaft, a stirring paddle fixedly mounted at one end of the rotating shaft, and multiple sets of auxiliary stirring components mounted on the rotating shaft. The auxiliary stirring components are arranged sequentially along the rotating shaft, with adjacent sets spaced at 90° intervals. This simultaneous stirring at multiple angles greatly improves stirring efficiency and ensures thorough and uniform mixing of the materials.
[0004] The aforementioned patent has the following problems:
[0005] The patented device has some drawbacks in its use, such as the need for multiple units for storage and cultivation when culturing various N-acetylneuraminic acids. Each change in culture type requires sterilization, parameter adjustment, and equipment cleaning, resulting in increased steam energy consumption and labor costs. Therefore, we propose a fermentation culture device for N-acetylneuraminic acid processing. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fermentation culture device for processing N-acetylneuraminic acid, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0007] In view of this, the present invention provides a fermentation culture device for processing N-acetylneuraminic acid, comprising a shell, and further comprising:
[0008] The power chamber is located inside the housing. Four first gears are rotatably mounted inside the power chamber. A rotating column is fixedly mounted on the bottom of each of the four first gears. Two storage slots are located inside the housing. The lower ends of the four rotating columns pass through the power chamber and extend into the two storage slots respectively. Several stirring blades are fixedly mounted on each of the four rotating columns. The four rotating columns are rotatably connected to the power chamber and the two storage slots respectively.
[0009] A drive assembly, located within the housing, is used to drive four first gears to rotate;
[0010] Four fixed plates are fixedly installed in two storage slots respectively. Each of the four fixed plates has a sliding plate slidably installed inside it, and the four sliding plates are slidably connected to the two storage slots respectively.
[0011] Two sets of power components are located inside the housing and are used to drive the four sliding plates to slide.
[0012] In this technical solution, when four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid need to be fermented and cultured simultaneously, the four sealing plugs are first removed, then the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid are poured into two storage tanks respectively, and finally the four sealing plugs are inserted into the shell. Through the set drive component, four first gears can be driven to rotate, the four first gears drive four rotating columns to rotate, and the four rotating columns drive several stirring blades to rotate. When fermenting N-acetylneuraminic acid, additives need to be added. The four stirring blades can evenly stir the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid and additives to ensure that the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid can ferment normally.
[0013] When fermentation culture of two types of N-acetylneuraminic acid is required, the set power component can drive two sliding plates to slide and move away from each other. After the two sliding plates enter the two fixed plates respectively, the shell is divided into two spaces, which can store the two types of N-acetylneuraminic acid. The storage space can be adjusted according to the needs, and the operation is simple and convenient.
[0014] In the above technical solution, the driving component further includes:
[0015] The motor is fixedly mounted on the top of the housing. The output shaft of the motor passes through the housing and extends into the power cavity. A second gear is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the motor. The second gear is located between a plurality of first gears and meshes with the plurality of first gears. The second gear is rotatably connected to the power cavity.
[0016] In this technical solution, when four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid need to be fermented and cultured simultaneously, firstly, the four sealing plugs are removed, then the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid are poured into two storage tanks respectively, and finally, the four sealing plugs are inserted into the shell. Then, the motor is started, and the motor is powered on and drives the second gear to rotate. The second gear drives the four first gears meshing with it to rotate, and the four first gears drive the four rotating columns to rotate. The four rotating columns drive several stirring blades to rotate. When fermenting N-acetylneuraminic acid, additives need to be added. The four stirring blades can evenly stir the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid and the additives to ensure that the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid can ferment normally.
[0017] In the above technical solution, the power component further includes:
[0018] A rotating groove is formed inside the housing and located at the top of the storage tank. The rotating groove is connected to the storage tank. A worm gear is rotatably installed inside the rotating groove. A second connecting rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the worm gear. Two first connecting rods are rotatably installed on the second connecting rod. The two first connecting rods are rotatably connected to two sliding plates respectively. A worm is meshed on one side of the worm gear. One end of the worm passes through the rotating groove and extends to the outside. The worm and the second connecting rod are both rotatably connected to the rotating groove.
[0019] In this technical solution, when fermentation culture of two types of N-acetylneuraminic acid is required, the worm gear is first rotated forward. The worm gear drives the worm wheel meshing with it to rotate, the worm wheel drives the second connecting rod to rotate, the second connecting rod drives the two first connecting rods to rotate, and the two first connecting rods respectively drive the two sliding plates to slide and move away from each other. When the two sliding plates enter the two fixed plates respectively, the shell is divided into two spaces, which can store the two types of N-acetylneuraminic acid. The storage space can be adjusted according to the needs, and the operation is simple and convenient.
[0020] In the above technical solution, the output shaft of the motor is further rotatably connected to the housing and the power cavity.
[0021] In this technical solution, it is ensured that the output shaft of the motor can rotate within the housing and the power chamber.
[0022] In the above technical solution, the two adjacent sliding plates are in close contact and are interlocked.
[0023] In this technical solution, the sealing of N-acetylneuraminic acid during fermentation is ensured.
[0024] In the above technical solution, furthermore, an operating panel is fixedly installed at one end of the worm gear.
[0025] In this technical solution, the control panel facilitates the rotation of the worm gear by the operator.
[0026] In the above technical solution, four sealing plugs are inserted and installed on the top of the shell, and four discharge pipes are fixedly installed on the bottom of the shell. Each of the four discharge pipes is fixedly installed with a valve, and the four discharge pipes are respectively connected to two storage tanks.
[0027] In this technical solution, when it is necessary to ferment and culture four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid simultaneously, firstly, remove the four sealing plugs, then pour the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid into two storage tanks respectively, and finally insert all four sealing plugs into the shell to seal the N-acetylneuraminic acid. Open the four valves to discharge the fermented N-acetylneuraminic acid through the four discharge pipes.
[0028] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0029] 1. This fermentation and culture apparatus for N-acetylneuraminic acid processing, when it is necessary to ferment and culture four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid simultaneously, firstly removes four sealing plugs, then pours the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid into two storage tanks respectively, and finally inserts all four sealing plugs into the shell. Through the set drive component, four first gears can be driven to rotate, the four first gears drive four rotating columns to rotate, and the four rotating columns drive several stirring blades to rotate. When fermenting N-acetylneuraminic acid, additives need to be added. The four stirring blades can uniformly stir the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid and additives, ensuring that the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid can ferment normally. It can ferment four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid.
[0030] 2. This fermentation and culture device for processing N-acetylneuraminic acid can drive two sliding plates to slide and move away from each other through a set power component when fermentation and culture of two types of N-acetylneuraminic acid is required. After the two sliding plates enter the two fixed plates respectively, the shell is divided into two spaces, which can store the two types of N-acetylneuraminic acid. The storage space can be adjusted according to the needs, and the operation is simple and convenient. Attached Figure Description
[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the shell of this utility model;
[0033] Figure 3 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the shell structure of this utility model;
[0034] Figure 4This is the second schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the shell of this utility model;
[0035] Figure 5 This is the third schematic diagram of the shell cross-section structure of this utility model;
[0036] Figure 6 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the shell cross-sectional structure of this utility model;
[0037] Figure 7 This is the utility model Figure 6 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;
[0038] Figure 8 This is the fifth schematic diagram of the shell cross-sectional structure of this utility model;
[0039] Figure 9 This is the sixth schematic diagram of the shell cross-sectional structure of this utility model;
[0040] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the partial explosion structure of this utility model.
[0041] The markings in the diagram are as follows:
[0042] 1. Shell; 2. Power chamber; 3. First gear; 4. Storage tank; 5. Stirring blade; 6. Fixed plate; 7. Sliding plate; 8. Motor; 9. Second gear; 10. Rotating groove; 11. Worm gear; 12. Second connecting rod; 13. First connecting rod; 14. Worm; 15. Control panel; 16. Rotating column; 17. Sealing plug; 18. Discharge pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0043] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 - Figure 10 This application will be described in further detail.
[0044] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," and "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.
[0045] Example 1: This example provides a fermentation culture device for processing N-acetylneuraminic acid, including a shell 1, and further comprising:
[0046] The power chamber 2 is located inside the housing 1. Four first gears 3 are rotatably installed inside the power chamber 2. Rotating columns 16 are fixedly installed at the bottom of each of the four first gears 3. Two storage tanks 4 are located inside the housing 1. The lower ends of the four rotating columns 16 pass through the power chamber 2 and extend into the two storage tanks 4 respectively. Several stirring blades 5 are fixedly installed on each of the four rotating columns 16. The four rotating columns 16 are rotatably connected to the power chamber 2 and the two storage tanks 4 respectively.
[0047] A drive assembly, located inside the housing 1, is used to drive the four first gears 3 to rotate;
[0048] Four fixed plates 6 are fixedly installed in two storage tanks 4 respectively. Each of the four fixed plates 6 has a sliding plate 7 slidably installed in a sliding plate 7, and the four sliding plates 7 are slidably connected to the two storage tanks 4 respectively.
[0049] Two sets of power components are located inside the housing 1 and are used to drive the four sliding plates 7 to slide.
[0050] When four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid need to be fermented and cultured simultaneously, firstly, the four sealing plugs 17 are removed, then the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid are poured into two storage tanks 4 respectively, and finally, the four sealing plugs 17 are inserted into the shell 1. Through the set drive component, the four first gears 3 can be driven to rotate, the four first gears 3 drive the four rotating columns 16 to rotate, and the four rotating columns 16 drive several stirring blades 5 to rotate. When fermenting N-acetylneuraminic acid, additives need to be added. The four stirring blades 5 can evenly stir the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid and additives to ensure that the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid can ferment normally.
[0051] When fermentation culture of two types of N-acetylneuraminic acid is required, the set power component can drive the two sliding plates 7 to slide and move away from each other. After the two sliding plates 7 enter the two fixed plates 6 respectively, the shell 1 is divided into two spaces, which can store the two types of N-acetylneuraminic acid. The storage space can be adjusted according to the needs, and the operation is simple and convenient.
[0052] In this embodiment, the driving component includes:
[0053] Motor 8 is fixedly installed on the top of housing 1. The output shaft of motor 8 passes through housing 1 and extends into power cavity 2. A second gear 9 is fixedly installed on the output shaft of motor 8. The second gear 9 is located between several first gears 3 and meshes with several first gears 3. The second gear 9 is rotatably connected to power cavity 2.
[0054] When four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid need to be fermented and cultured simultaneously, firstly, remove the four sealing plugs 17, then pour the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid into the two storage tanks 4 respectively, and finally insert all four sealing plugs 17 into the shell 1. Then, start the motor 8. The motor 8 is powered on and drives the second gear 9 to rotate. The second gear 9 drives the four first gears 3 meshing with it to rotate. The four first gears 3 drive the four rotating columns 16 to rotate respectively. The four rotating columns 16 drive several stirring blades 5 to rotate respectively. When fermenting and culturing N-acetylneuraminic acid, additives need to be added. The four stirring blades 5 can evenly stir the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid and additives to ensure that the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid can ferment normally.
[0055] In this embodiment, the power assembly includes:
[0056] A rotating groove 10 is formed inside the housing 1 and located at the top of the storage tank 4. The rotating groove 10 is connected to the storage tank 4. A worm gear 11 is rotatably installed inside the rotating groove 10. A second connecting rod 12 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the worm gear 11. Two first connecting rods 13 are rotatably installed on the second connecting rod 12. The two first connecting rods 13 are rotatably connected to two sliding plates 7 respectively. A worm 14 is meshed on one side of the worm gear 11. One end of the worm 14 passes through the rotating groove 10 and extends to the outside. The worm 14 and the second connecting rod 12 are rotatably connected to the rotating groove 10.
[0057] When fermentation culture of two types of N-acetylneuraminic acid is required, the worm gear 14 is first rotated forward. The worm gear 14 drives the worm wheel 11 that meshes with it to rotate. The worm wheel 11 drives the second connecting rod 12 to rotate. The second connecting rod 12 drives the two first connecting rods 13 to rotate. The two first connecting rods 13 drive the two sliding plates 7 to slide and move away from each other. When the two sliding plates 7 enter the two fixed plates 6 respectively, the shell 1 is divided into two spaces, which can store the two types of N-acetylneuraminic acid. The storage space can be adjusted according to the needs, and the operation is simple and convenient.
[0058] Example 2:
[0059] This embodiment provides a fermentation culture device for processing N-acetylneuraminic acid, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above embodiments, also has the following technical features.
[0060] In this embodiment, the output shaft of the motor 8 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 and the power chamber 2.
[0061] This ensures that the output shaft of the motor 8 can rotate within the housing 1 and the power chamber 2.
[0062] Example 3:
[0063] This embodiment provides a fermentation culture device for processing N-acetylneuraminic acid, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above embodiments, also has the following technical features.
[0064] In this embodiment, two adjacent sliding plates 7 are in close contact and are interlocked.
[0065] Among these measures, ensuring the airtight seal of N-acetylneuraminic acid during fermentation is crucial.
[0066] Example 4:
[0067] This embodiment provides a fermentation culture device for processing N-acetylneuraminic acid, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above embodiments, also has the following technical features.
[0068] In this embodiment, an operation panel 15 is fixedly installed at one end of the worm gear 14.
[0069] The control panel 15 allows staff to easily rotate the worm gear 14.
[0070] Example 5:
[0071] This embodiment provides a fermentation culture device for processing N-acetylneuraminic acid, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above embodiments, also has the following technical features.
[0072] In this embodiment, four sealing plugs 17 are inserted and installed on the top of the housing 1, and four discharge pipes 18 are fixedly installed on the bottom of the housing 1. Each of the four discharge pipes 18 is fixedly installed with a valve, and the four discharge pipes 18 are respectively connected to two storage tanks 4.
[0073] When it is necessary to ferment and culture four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid simultaneously, first remove the four sealing plugs 17, then pour the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid into the two storage tanks 4 respectively, and finally insert all four sealing plugs 17 into the shell 1 to seal the N-acetylneuraminic acid. Open the four valves to discharge the fermented N-acetylneuraminic acid through the four discharge pipes 18.
[0074] Working principle: When four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid need to be fermented and cultured simultaneously, firstly, remove the four sealing plugs 17, then pour the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid into the two storage tanks 4 respectively, and finally insert the four sealing plugs 17 into the shell 1. Then, start the motor 8. The motor 8 is powered on and drives the second gear 9 to rotate. The second gear 9 drives the four first gears 3 meshing with it to rotate. The four first gears 3 drive the four rotating columns 16 to rotate respectively. The four rotating columns 16 drive several stirring blades 5 to rotate respectively. When fermenting N-acetylneuraminic acid, additives need to be added. The four stirring blades 5 can evenly stir the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid and additives to ensure that the four types of N-acetylneuraminic acid can ferment normally.
[0075] When fermentation culture of two types of N-acetylneuraminic acid is required, first rotate the operating disk 15 in the forward direction. The operating disk 15 drives the worm gear 14 to rotate, the worm gear 14 drives the worm wheel 11 that meshes with it to rotate, the worm wheel 11 drives the second connecting rod 12 to rotate, the second connecting rod 12 drives the two first connecting rods 13 to rotate, and the two first connecting rods 13 respectively drive the two sliding plates 7 to slide and move away from each other. When the two sliding plates 7 respectively enter the two fixed plates 6, the shell 1 is divided into two spaces, which can store two types of N-acetylneuraminic acid. The storage space can be adjusted according to the needs, and the operation is simple and convenient.
[0076] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A fermentation culture apparatus for processing N-acetylneuraminic acid, comprising a shell (1), characterized in that, Also includes: The power chamber (2) is located inside the housing (1). Four first gears (3) are rotatably installed inside the power chamber (2). Rotating columns (16) are fixedly installed at the bottom of each of the four first gears (3). Two storage slots (4) are located inside the housing (1). The lower ends of the four rotating columns (16) penetrate the power chamber (2) and extend into the two storage slots (4) respectively. Several stirring blades (5) are fixedly installed on each of the four rotating columns (16). The four rotating columns (16) are rotatably connected to the power chamber (2) and the two storage slots (4) respectively. A drive assembly located inside the housing (1) and used to drive four first gears (3) to rotate; Four fixed plates (6) are fixedly installed in two storage slots (4) respectively. Each of the four fixed plates (6) has a sliding plate (7) slidably installed in it. The four sliding plates (7) are slidably connected to the two storage slots (4) respectively. Two sets of power components are located inside the housing (1) and are used to drive the four sliding plates (7) to slide.
2. The fermentation culture apparatus for N-acetylneuraminic acid processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component includes: The motor (8) is fixedly installed on the top of the housing (1). The output shaft of the motor (8) passes through the housing (1) and extends into the power cavity (2). The output shaft of the motor (8) is fixedly installed with a second gear (9). The second gear (9) is located between a plurality of first gears (3) and meshes with a plurality of first gears (3). The second gear (9) is rotatably connected to the power cavity (2).
3. The fermentation culture apparatus for N-acetylneuraminic acid processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power assembly includes: A rotating groove (10) is formed inside the housing (1) and located at the top of the storage tank (4). The rotating groove (10) is connected to the storage tank (4). A worm gear (11) is rotatably installed inside the rotating groove (10). A second connecting rod (12) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the worm gear (11). Two first connecting rods (13) are rotatably installed on the second connecting rod (12). The two first connecting rods (13) are rotatably connected to two sliding plates (7) respectively. A worm (14) is meshed on one side of the worm gear (11). One end of the worm (14) passes through the rotating groove (10) and extends to the outside. The worm (14) and the second connecting rod (12) are rotatably connected to the rotating groove (10).
4. The fermentation culture apparatus for N-acetylneuraminic acid processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The output shaft of the motor (8) is rotatably connected to the housing (1) and the power chamber (2).
5. The fermentation culture apparatus for N-acetylneuraminic acid processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two adjacent sliding plates (7) are in close contact and are interlocked.
6. The fermentation culture apparatus for N-acetylneuraminic acid processing according to claim 3, characterized in that, An operating panel (15) is fixedly installed at one end of the worm gear (14).
7. The fermentation culture apparatus for N-acetylneuraminic acid processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, Four sealing plugs (17) are inserted and installed on the top of the housing (1), and four discharge pipes (18) are fixedly installed on the bottom of the housing (1). Each of the four discharge pipes (18) is fixedly installed with a valve, and the four discharge pipes (18) are respectively connected to two storage tanks (4).