Sterilization room for planting edible fungi
By designing an air inlet pipe, a U-shaped pipe, and an air outlet in the sterilization chamber, combined with support and partition components, the problem of uneven sterilization was solved, achieving uniform sterilization of edible fungi and reducing the risk of residual spores of miscellaneous bacteria.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522038378.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-23
AI Technical Summary
Before edible fungi cultivation, excessive accumulation of cultivation bags and other materials in the sterilization chamber leads to uneven sterilization, with some areas failing to reach the sterilization temperature, and residual bacterial spores easily causing contamination.
The design incorporates an inlet pipe, connecting pipe, U-shaped pipe, and outlet pipe, along with a support mechanism and partition components, to achieve uniform diffusion of sterilizing gas and stratification and separation of materials, ensuring that each material is evenly exposed to the sterilizing gas.
This method achieves uniform sterilization of edible fungi, reduces the risk of residual spores from other microorganisms, improves sterilization efficiency and effectiveness, and avoids subsequent contamination.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of edible fungi cultivation technology, specifically to a sterilization chamber for edible fungi cultivation. Background Technology
[0002] In the cultivation of edible fungi, it is usually necessary to disinfect and sterilize the culture medium and cultivation bags used for cultivating edible fungi to prevent the growth of contaminating bacteria and to ensure that the cultured strain is the same as the inoculated fungus.
[0003] In the sterilization process before edible fungi cultivation, if cultivation bags and other materials are excessively piled up in the sterilization chamber, it is often difficult to achieve a uniform and efficient sterilization effect. This results in some areas failing to reach the sterilization temperature, and the residual spores of miscellaneous bacteria can easily cause subsequent contamination problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a sterilization chamber for edible fungi cultivation, which has the advantage of uniform sterilization of edible fungi. It solves the problem that in the sterilization process before edible fungi cultivation, if cultivation bags and other materials are excessively piled in the sterilization chamber, it is often difficult to achieve a uniform and efficient sterilization effect, resulting in some areas failing to reach the sterilization temperature, and residual bacterial spores easily causing subsequent contamination.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sterilization chamber for edible fungi cultivation, comprising a box body and a door, the door being movably connected to the front of the box body, an air inlet pipe being fixedly connected to the top of the box body, a connecting pipe being fixedly connected to the other end of the air inlet pipe, U-shaped pipes being fixedly connected to both ends of the connecting pipe, and air outlets being fixedly connected to the sides of the U-shaped pipes that are close to each other, and a plurality of air outlets being provided and distributed in a rectangular and equidistant manner, and a support mechanism being provided inside the box body.
[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the support mechanism includes a shelf panel, a tray, a first slider, and a first slide groove. The shelf panels are movably connected to both sides of the bottom of the box. The tray is disposed inside the box. The first sliders are fixedly connected to both sides of the tray. The first slide grooves are all opened on the inner side of the shelf panel. There are several first slide grooves, which are distributed in a rectangular shape at equal intervals. The first sliders are slidably connected to the first slide grooves. A separator component is provided on the top of the tray.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the separating component includes a partition, a second slider, and a second slide groove. The partition is movably connected to the top of the tray, and a plurality of partitions are provided and distributed in a rectangular equidistant manner. The second slide grooves are all opened on the top of the tray, and a plurality of second slide grooves are provided and distributed in a rectangular equidistant manner. The second slider is fixedly connected to the bottom of the partition, and the second slider is slidably connected to the second slide groove.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a handle is fixedly connected to the front of the tray, and the surface of the handle is provided with anti-slip texture, which is provided in a plurality of rectangular equidistant patterns.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer side of the shelf panel is provided with a first ventilation hole, and the first ventilation hole is provided in a plurality of them and is distributed in a rectangular and equidistant manner.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top of the tray is provided with a second vent hole, and the second vent hole is provided in a plurality of them and is distributed in a rectangular and equidistant manner.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. This utility model, by setting up an air inlet pipe, a connecting pipe, a U-shaped pipe, and an air outlet, and through the design of the U-shaped pipe and multiple sets of rectangularly distributed air outlets, achieves uniform diffusion of sterilizing gas within the chamber. This solves the problem that in the sterilization process before edible fungi cultivation, if cultivation bags and other materials are excessively piled in the sterilization chamber, it is often difficult to achieve a uniform and efficient sterilization effect, resulting in some areas failing to reach the sterilization temperature. Residual bacterial spores can easily cause subsequent contamination problems, thus achieving a uniform sterilization effect for edible fungi.
[0012] 2. This utility model, by setting up a support mechanism and using a multi-position first slide groove and a sliding tray design, allows for flexible adjustment of the tray height according to the size of the cultivation bag, enabling layered placement of materials and completely solving the problem of materials being stacked vertically in traditional sterilization boxes and the lower layer of materials having difficulty contacting sterilization gas.
[0013] 3. By setting up a partition component and using an adjustable partition and multiple sets of second slides, this utility model can horizontally separate materials on the same tray, avoiding the local sterilization dead corners caused by dense accumulation and mutual obstruction of materials on the same layer in traditional sterilization. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support mechanism of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the separator component of this utility model.
[0015] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Box door; 3. Air inlet pipe; 4. Connecting pipe; 5. U-shaped pipe; 6. Air outlet; 7. Support mechanism; 71. Shelf board; 72. Pallet; 73. First slider; 74. First slide rail; 75. Divider assembly; 751. Partition; 752. Second slider; 753. Second slide rail; 8. Handle; 9. Anti-slip texture; 10. First vent; 11. Second vent. Detailed Implementation
[0016] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0017] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0018] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.
[0019] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not adhering to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, actual manufacturing should include the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.
[0020] Example 1 Reference Figure 1-3 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides a sterilization chamber for edible fungi cultivation, including a box body 1 and a box door 2. The box door 2 is movably connected to the front of the box body 1. An air inlet pipe 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the box body 1. A connecting pipe 4 is fixedly connected to the other end of the air inlet pipe 3. U-shaped pipes 5 are fixedly connected to both ends of the connecting pipe 4. An air outlet 6 is fixedly connected to one side of the surface of the U-shaped pipe 5 that is close to each other. Several air outlets 6 are provided and are distributed in a rectangular shape at equal intervals. A support mechanism 7 is provided inside the box body 1.
[0021] Specifically, compared to the problem of uneven sterilization caused by excessive material accumulation in traditional sterilization chambers, this sterilization chamber uses a U-shaped tube 5 and multiple sets of rectangular air outlets 6 to achieve uniform diffusion of sterilizing gas within the chamber 1, avoiding insufficient local gas concentration. At the same time, the support mechanism 7 can support materials such as cultivation bags in layers to prevent excessive stacking of materials, ensuring that each material can come into contact with the sterilizing gas, greatly improving sterilization uniformity and efficiency, reducing residual bacterial spores, and lowering the risk of subsequent contamination.
[0022] Furthermore, the chamber 1 provides a closed space for sterilization, the chamber door 2 is used for material handling and sealing, sterilization gas enters through the air inlet pipe 3, is diverted to the two U-shaped pipes 5 on both sides through the connecting pipe 4, and is then sprayed out into the entire chamber 1 through the air outlets 6 evenly distributed on the surface of the U-shaped pipes 5, forming a three-dimensional gas coverage. The internal support mechanism 7 provides layered support for materials such as cultivation bags, avoiding material accumulation and blockage of the gas flow path, so that the sterilization gas can fully contact each piece of material and achieve efficient sterilization.
[0023] Example 2 In the second embodiment of this utility model, the support mechanism 7 includes a shelf plate 71, a tray 72, a first slider 73, and a first slide groove 74. The shelf plate 71 is movably connected to both sides of the bottom of the box 1. The tray 72 is disposed inside the box 1. The first sliders 73 are fixedly connected to both sides of the tray 72. The first slide grooves 74 are all opened on the inner side of the shelf plate 71. There are several first slide grooves 74, which are distributed in a rectangular shape at equal intervals. The first sliders 73 are slidably connected to the first slide grooves 74. A partition component 75 is provided on the top of the tray 72.
[0024] Specifically, the support mechanism 7, through the design of the multi-position first slide 74 and the sliding tray 72, can flexibly adjust the height of the tray 72 according to the size of the cultivation bag, so as to realize the layered placement of materials. This completely solves the problem of materials being stacked up and down in traditional sterilization boxes, and the lower layer of materials having difficulty contacting the sterilization gas. The sliding cooperation between the tray 72 and the first slide 74 facilitates the picking and placing of materials, while ensuring that the spacing between each layer of tray 72 is uniform, and that the gas can flow smoothly between layers, ensuring consistent sterilization effect between upper and lower layers of materials and reducing residual bacteria.
[0025] Furthermore, the shelf panel 71 is located on both sides of the bottom of the box 1, and multiple sets of equidistant first sliding grooves 74 are opened on its inner side to provide different height installation positions for the pallet 72. The first sliders 73 on both sides of the pallet 72 are embedded in the first sliding grooves 74 of the corresponding height to realize the fixation and horizontal support of the pallet 72. The cultivation bags are placed on each layer of pallet 72. By adjusting the height of the pallet 72, sufficient gas circulation space is maintained between the layers, and the sterilization gas can flow freely between the upper and lower layers and act evenly on each layer of material.
[0026] Example 3 In the third embodiment of this utility model, the separating component 75 includes a partition 751, a second slider 752, and a second slide groove 753. The partition 751 is movably connected to the top of the support plate 72, and a plurality of partitions 751 are provided and are distributed in a rectangular equidistant manner. The second slide grooves 753 are all opened on the top of the support plate 72, and a plurality of second slide grooves 753 are provided and are distributed in a rectangular equidistant manner. The second slider 752 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the partition 751, and the second slider 752 is slidably connected to the second slide groove 753.
[0027] Specifically, the separator component 75, through the design of adjustable partitions 751 and multiple sets of second slides 753, can laterally separate materials on the same layer tray 72, avoiding local sterilization dead corners caused by dense accumulation and mutual obstruction of materials on the same layer in traditional sterilization. The spacing of the partitions 751 can be flexibly adjusted according to the size of the materials, ensuring that each cultivation bag has an independent space to contact the sterilization gas, further improving the sterilization uniformity of a single layer and reducing the risk of residual bacteria caused by lateral accumulation.
[0028] Furthermore, multiple sets of equidistant second sliding grooves 753 are opened on the top of the tray 72. The second slider 752 at the bottom of the partition 751 slides and adapts to the second sliding groove 753. According to the diameter or volume of the cultivation bag, the partition 751 is pushed to move the second slider 752 along the second sliding groove 753, adjusting the spacing between adjacent partitions 751, dividing the surface of the tray 72 into multiple independent areas. Each area is used to place one piece of material, avoiding the mutual compression and accumulation of materials in the same layer, ensuring that sterilizing gas can surround each material, and achieving sterilization without dead corners.
[0029] Working principle: In use, the chamber 1 provides a closed space for sterilization, and the door 2 is used for material handling and sealing. Sterilization gas enters through the inlet pipe 3, is diverted to the two U-shaped pipes 5 via the connecting pipe 4, and is then sprayed out of the chamber 1 through the evenly distributed outlet pipes 6 on the surface of the U-shaped pipes 5, forming a three-dimensional gas coverage. The shelf panels 71 are located on both sides of the bottom of the chamber 1, and multiple sets of equidistant first sliding grooves 74 are opened on their inner sides to provide different height installation positions for the pallets 72. The first sliders 73 on both sides of the pallets 72 are embedded in the... Within the first groove 74 of the appropriate height, the tray 72 is fixed and horizontally supported. Cultivation bags are placed on each layer of tray 72. By adjusting the height of the tray 72, sufficient airflow space is maintained between layers, allowing sterilizing gas to flow freely between layers and act evenly on each layer of material. Simultaneously, multiple sets of equidistant second grooves 753 are formed at the top of the tray 72. The second slider 752 at the bottom of the partition 751 slides and adapts to the second grooves 753. Depending on the diameter or volume of the cultivation bag, the partition 751 is pushed... 1. Move the slider along the second slide groove 753 to adjust the spacing between adjacent partitions 751, dividing the surface of the tray 72 into multiple independent areas. Place one piece of material in each area to avoid the material in the same layer from being squeezed and piled up. Ensure that the sterilizing gas can surround each material to achieve sterilization without dead corners. This achieves the effect of uniform sterilization of edible fungi. Then, when the operator picks up and puts down the tray 72, he can easily pull out or push the tray 72 along the first slide groove 74 of the shelf plate 71 by holding the handle 8 and applying horizontal pulling or pushing force. The anti-slip texture 9 on the surface of the handle 8 increases the friction coefficient between the hand and the handle 8 and can also stabilize the force. At the same time, the gas permeates downward to the lower tray 72 area or diffuses upward to the upper tray 72 area through the first ventilation hole 10 on the shelf plate 71, forming a full-area gas circulation in the box 1. The gas above the tray 72 can also flow downward through the second ventilation hole 11 to form gas exchange between the upper and lower parts of the tray 72, ensuring that the bottom of the material will not miss sterilization due to sticking to the tray 72.
[0030] In summary, this utility model, by setting up an air inlet pipe 3, a connecting pipe 4, a U-shaped pipe 5, and an air outlet 6, and through the design of the U-shaped pipe 5 and multiple sets of rectangularly distributed air outlets 6, achieves uniform diffusion of sterilizing gas within the chamber 1. This solves the problem that in the sterilization process before edible fungi cultivation, if cultivation bags and other materials are excessively piled up in the sterilization chamber, it is often difficult to achieve a uniform and efficient sterilization effect, resulting in some areas failing to reach the sterilization temperature, and residual bacterial spores easily causing subsequent contamination problems.
[0031] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.
[0032] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.
[0033] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.
[0034] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A sterilization chamber for edible mushroom cultivation, comprising a chamber body (1) and a door (2), characterized in that: The door (2) is movably connected to the front of the box body (1). The top of the box body (1) is fixedly connected to the air inlet pipe (3). The other end of the air inlet pipe (3) is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe (4). Both ends of the connecting pipe (4) are fixedly connected to the U-shaped pipe (5). The side of the U-shaped pipe (5) that is close to each other is fixedly connected to the air outlet (6). There are several air outlets (6) that are distributed in a rectangular shape at equal intervals. The box body (1) is provided with a support mechanism (7).
2. The sterilization chamber for edible fungi cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support mechanism (7) includes a shelf plate (71), a tray (72), a first slider (73), and a first slide groove (74). The shelf plate (71) is movably connected to both sides of the bottom of the box (1). The tray (72) is located inside the box (1). The first slider (73) is fixedly connected to both sides of the tray (72). The first slide groove (74) is opened on the inner side of the shelf plate (71). There are several first slide grooves (74) and they are distributed in a rectangular shape at equal intervals. The first slider (73) is slidably connected to the first slide groove (74). A partition component (75) is provided on the top of the tray (72).
3. The sterilization chamber for edible fungi cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The separating component (75) includes a partition (751), a second slider (752), and a second slide groove (753). The partition (751) is movably connected to the top of the tray (72). The partition (751) is provided in a plurality of such partitions and is distributed in a rectangular equidistant manner. The second slide groove (753) is provided in a plurality of such partitions and is distributed in a rectangular equidistant manner. The second slider (752) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the partition (751) and is slidably connected to the second slide groove (753).
4. The sterilization chamber for edible fungi cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front of the tray (72) is fixedly connected to a handle (8), and the surface of the handle (8) is provided with anti-slip texture (9). The anti-slip texture (9) is provided in a plurality of pieces and is distributed in a rectangular and equidistant manner.
5. A sterilization chamber for edible mushroom cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer side of the shelf panel (71) is provided with a first ventilation hole (10), and the first ventilation hole (10) is provided in a plurality of them and is distributed in a rectangular and equidistant manner.
6. The sterilization chamber for edible fungi cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the tray (72) is provided with a second vent (11), and there are several second vents (11) distributed in a rectangular and equidistant manner.