Humidity adjusting device for bacillus coagulans culture

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of humidity adjusting devices for Bacillus coagulans culture, including culture container, place on culture table, for accommodating Bacillus coagulans culture dish;Humidity detection unit is arranged inside the culture container, for detecting the humidity in culture container, the humidity detection unit includes humidity sensor, for transmission detected humidity signal;Humidification component is connected with the culture container, for humidifying operation when humidity in culture container is lower than set humidity range, the humidification component includes micro water pump, water tank and atomizing spray head, the water tank is used to store humidification water, the micro water pump is connected with the water tank by pipeline, the atomizing spray head is arranged in the culture container, for converting water extracted by micro water pump into water mist;The humidity adjusting device for Bacillus coagulans culture of this is simple in structure, convenient for laboratory use, while ensuring that the humidity environment of Bacillus coagulans is in optimal state, improve the culture effect to Bacillus coagulans.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Bacillus coagulans culture technology, specifically a humidity control device for Bacillus coagulans culture. Background Technology

[0002] Bacillus coagulans has strict requirements for environmental humidity during cultivation. Inappropriate humidity can seriously affect the growth and reproduction of Bacillus coagulans, and may even lead to its death, thus affecting the cultivation results.

[0003] At present, existing humidity control equipment for Bacillus coagulans culture has many shortcomings: (1) Some equipment has a complex structure and is cumbersome to operate, making it inconvenient for small laboratories to use; (2) Some equipment has low humidity control accuracy and cannot stably maintain the optimal humidity range required for Bacillus coagulans culture, thus affecting the survival of Bacillus coagulans. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a humidity control device for Bacillus coagulans culture. The device has a simple structure, is easy to use in the laboratory, and ensures that the humidity environment for Bacillus coagulans is in the optimal state, thereby improving the culture effect of Bacillus coagulans and effectively solving the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a humidity regulating device for cultivating Bacillus coagulans, comprising:

[0006] A culture container, placed on a culture platform, is used to hold Bacillus coagulans culture dishes;

[0007] A humidity detection unit is disposed inside the culture container and is used to detect the humidity inside the culture container. The humidity detection unit includes a humidity sensor for transmitting the detected humidity signal.

[0008] A humidification component, connected to the culture container, is used to perform humidification when the humidity inside the culture container is lower than a set humidity range. The humidification component includes a micro water pump, a water tank, and an atomizing nozzle. The water tank is used to store humidification water. The micro water pump is connected to the water tank through a pipeline. The atomizing nozzle is disposed inside the culture container and is used to convert the water pumped by the micro water pump into water mist.

[0009] A dehumidification component, connected to the culture container, is used to perform dehumidification when the humidity inside the culture container is higher than a set humidity range. The dehumidification component includes a small air pump, a drying device, and a jet nozzle. The small air pump extracts the humid air from the culture container, the drying device removes the moisture, and the jet nozzle sprays the dry air into the culture container.

[0010] The control unit is installed on the culture platform and is electrically connected to the humidity detection unit, the humidification component and the dehumidification component respectively. It receives the humidity signal transmitted by the humidity detection unit and controls the operation of the humidification component and the dehumidification component according to the set humidity range.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the culture container includes a box body, a box door, and a placement plate. The interior of the box body is a hollow structure. The box door is openable and closable and connected to the front side of the box body. The placement plate is fixed inside the box body at equal intervals along the height direction of the box body.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the front end of the box door is provided with a handle, and the box door is provided with a first transparent observation window.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the placement plate is provided with through holes.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the outlet of the micro water pump is connected to the main pipeline, and branch pipes are connected to both ends of the main pipeline. The branch pipes are connected to the water collection tank, and the water collection tank is set on the inner side wall of the tank body. The atomizing nozzles are set on the water collection tank at equal intervals according to the number of placement plates, and the atomizing nozzles face the gaps between the placement plates and between the placement plates and the upper and lower end faces of the tank body.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the upper end of the water tank is provided with a detachable end cap, and the outer side of the water tank is provided with a second transparent observation window.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the small air pump is installed on the outer rear side of the box, the air inlet of the small air pump is connected to the suction head through a pipe, the suction head is located in the middle of the rear side inside the box, the small air pump is connected to the air inlet of the drying device through a pipe, the air outlet of the drying device is connected to the jet head through a connecting pipe, and the jet head is located in the middle of the upper end inside the box.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the extraction head and the jet head are horn-shaped structures, the drying device is a columnar structure, a desiccant is placed inside the drying device, and a detachable cover is provided at the upper end of the drying device.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an alarm unit is provided at the upper end of the culture platform. The input end of the alarm unit is electrically connected to the output end of the control unit. When the humidity inside the culture container exceeds the set humidity range and the duration exceeds the preset time, the alarm unit will issue an audible and visual alarm.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the humidity adjustment device for Bacillus coagulans culture is reasonably designed and ingeniously conceived. It adopts a high-precision humidity sensor, which can accurately detect humidity changes in the culture container. Combined with the control unit's precise control of the humidification and dehumidification components, the humidity adjustment accuracy is high, which can stably maintain the optimal humidity range required for Bacillus coagulans culture, which is conducive to the growth and reproduction of Bacillus coagulans and is convenient for laboratory culture. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The left view;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Top view;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model after the cabinet door has been removed;

[0025] Figure 6 This is the front view of the present invention after the cabinet door has been removed.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Culture platform, 2. Culture container, 21. Box body, 22. Box door, 23. First transparent observation window, 24. Handle, 25. Placement plate, 26. Through hole, 3. Humidification component, 31. Miniature water pump, 32. Water tank, 33. Main pipe, 34. Branch pipe, 35. Water collection tank, 36. Atomizing nozzle, 37. Second transparent observation window, 38. End cap, 4. Dehumidification component, 41. Small air pump, 42. Air extraction head, 43. Drying device, 44. Connecting pipeline, 45. Air jet head, 46. Cover plate, 5. Control unit, 6. Humidity detection unit, 7. Alarm unit. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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 (for ease of description and understanding, hereinafter referred to as...). Figure 2 The top of is the top. Figure 2 (The preceding part is described as the preceding part). Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-6This utility model provides a technical solution: a humidity regulating device for Bacillus coagulans culture, including a culture container 2, a humidity detection unit 6, a humidification component 3, a dehumidification component 4, and a control unit 5;

[0029] The culture container 2 is placed on the culture table 1. The culture container 2 includes a box body 21, a box door 22 and a placement plate 25. The inside of the box body 21 is a hollow structure. The box door 22 is connected to the front side of the box body 21 and can be opened and closed. The placement plate 25 is fixed inside the box body 21 at equal intervals along the height direction of the box body 21. The culture dish containing Bacillus coagulans is placed on the placement plate 25.

[0030] The humidity detection unit 6 is located inside the housing 21 and is used to detect the humidity inside the culture container 2. The humidity detection unit 6 includes a humidity sensor, which is a capacitive humidity sensor or a resistive humidity sensor. It has high precision and fast response characteristics and can accurately detect the change of humidity inside the culture container 2 in the range of 20% to 80% relative humidity.

[0031] The humidification component 3 includes a micro water pump 31, a water tank 32, a main pipe 33, a branch pipe 34, a water collection tank 35, and an atomizing nozzle 36. The micro water pump 31 is connected to the water tank 32 through a pipeline. The outlet of the micro water pump 31 is connected to the main pipe 33. The two ends of the main pipe 33 are respectively connected to the branch pipes 34, which are connected to the water collection tank 35. The water collection tank 35 is set on the inner side wall of the box body 21. The atomizing nozzles 36 are evenly spaced on the water collection tank 35 according to the number of placement plates 25. The atomizing nozzles 36 face the gaps between the placement plates and between the placement plates and the upper and lower end faces of the box body. By setting two sets of atomizing nozzles 36, the humidity in the culture container 2 can be quickly increased and the moisture diffusion can be ensured uniformly. The atomizing nozzles 36 adopt the ultrasonic atomization principle, which can efficiently convert water into fine water mist with a particle size of 1 to 5 micrometers, so that the humidification is uniform and efficient.

[0032] The dehumidification component 4 includes a small air pump 41, an air extraction head 42, a drying device 43, a connecting pipe 44, and a jet nozzle 45. The small air pump 41 is installed on the outer rear side of the housing 21. The air inlet of the small air pump 41 is connected to the air extraction head 42 through the pipe. The air extraction head 42 is located in the middle of the rear side inside the housing 21. The small air pump 41 is connected to the air inlet of the drying device 43 through the pipe. The air outlet of the drying device 43 is connected to the jet nozzle 45 through the connecting pipe 44. The jet nozzle 45 is located in the middle of the upper end inside the housing 21. The small air pump 41 has an adjustable air extraction rate. The small air pump 41 extracts the humid air in the culture container 2, removes the moisture through the drying device 43, and then sends it back to the culture container 2 through the connecting pipe 44. The drying device 43 has a columnar structure and contains a desiccant, which is color-changing silica gel or molecular sieve.

[0033] The control unit 5 is installed on the culture platform 2 and is electrically connected to the humidity detection unit 6, the humidification component 3, and the dehumidification component 4 respectively. It receives the humidity signal transmitted by the humidity detection unit 6 and controls the operation of the humidification component 3 and the dehumidification component 4 according to the set humidity range. In particular, the control unit is a microcontroller with a human-machine interface. The human-machine interface includes a display screen and operation buttons. The display screen is used to display the current humidity value in the culture container 2, the set humidity range, and the working status of the equipment. The operation buttons are used to set the upper and lower limits of humidity and to start and stop the equipment.

[0034] To ensure the purity of the culture environment for Bacillus coagulans, the pipe connections between the humidification component 3 and the dehumidification component 4 and the culture container 2 are sealed, and the contact surface between the door 22 and the body 21 is sealed by adding a sealing gasket.

[0035] Furthermore, a handle 24 is provided at the front end of the door 22 to facilitate the opening and closing of the door 22 by the experimenter. A first transparent observation window 23 is provided on the door 22 to facilitate observation of the inside of the culture container 2.

[0036] To facilitate faster airflow during the pumping or inflation process, the placement plate 25 is provided with through holes 26.

[0037] To facilitate water addition, the upper end of the water tank 32 is equipped with a detachable end cap 38, and the outer side of the water tank 32 is equipped with a second transparent observation window 37, which allows the experimenter to observe the water level in the water tank 32 and add water in a timely manner.

[0038] To increase the efficiency of air extraction and intake, both the extraction head 42 and the jet head 45 are horn-shaped structures, and the upper end of the drying device 43 is provided with a removable cover plate 46 for easy replacement of the desiccant.

[0039] Furthermore, in order to improve the reliability of Bacillus coagulans culture, an alarm unit 7 is provided at the upper end of the culture platform 1. The alarm unit 7 includes a buzzer and an alarm light. The input end of the alarm unit 7 is electrically connected to the output end of the control unit 5. When the humidity in the culture container 2 exceeds the set humidity range and the duration exceeds the preset time, the alarm unit will issue an audible and visual alarm.

[0040] In use: Place the Bacillus coagulans culture dish on the placement plate 25 inside the culture container 2, close the door 22, and set the upper and lower humidity thresholds suitable for Bacillus coagulans culture using the operation buttons on the control unit 5. The humidity detection unit 6 monitors the humidity data inside the culture container 2 in real time and transmits it to the control unit 5;

[0041] When the humidity data received by the control unit 5 is lower than the set lower threshold, the control unit 5 controls the humidification component 3 to start. The micro water pump 31 draws water from the water tank 32 and divides it into two streams to enter the atomizing nozzle 36. The atomizing nozzle 36 converts the water into water mist and sprays it into the culture container 2 to perform humidification operation until the humidity reaches the set range. Then, the control unit 5 controls the humidification component 3 to stop working.

[0042] When the humidity data received by the control unit 5 is higher than the set upper limit threshold, the control unit 5 controls the dehumidification component 4 to start. The small air pump 41 extracts the humid air in the culture container 2, removes the moisture through the drying device 43, and then sends it back to the culture container 2 through the connecting pipe 44 to perform dehumidification operation until the humidity reaches the set range. Then the control unit 5 controls the dehumidification component 4 to stop working.

[0043] Throughout the process, the display screen shows the current humidity value in the culture container 2, the set humidity range, and the working status of the equipment in real time. When the humidity in the culture container 2 exceeds the set humidity range and the duration exceeds the preset time, the alarm unit 7 issues an audible and visual alarm signal to remind the experimenters to handle the situation in a timely manner.

[0044] The parts of the utility model not described in detail are prior art. Although embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the utility model. The scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A humidity control device for culturing Bacillus coagulans, characterized in that: include: The culture container (2) is placed on the culture platform (1) to hold the culture dish of Bacillus coagulans; A humidity detection unit (6) is disposed inside the culture container (2) for detecting the humidity inside the culture container (2). The humidity detection unit (6) includes a humidity sensor for transmitting the detected humidity signal. A humidification component (3) is connected to the culture container (2) and is used to perform humidification operation when the humidity in the culture container (2) is lower than the set humidity range. The humidification component (3) includes a micro water pump (31), a water tank (32) and an atomizing nozzle (36). The water tank (32) is used to store humidification water. The micro water pump (31) is connected to the water tank (32) through a pipeline. The atomizing nozzle (36) is set in the culture container (2) and is used to convert the water pumped by the micro water pump (31) into water mist. The dehumidification component (4) is connected to the culture container (2) and is used to perform dehumidification operation when the humidity in the culture container (2) is higher than the set humidity range. The dehumidification component (4) includes a small air pump (41), a drying device (43) and a jet nozzle (45). The small air pump (41) extracts the humid air in the culture container (2), removes the moisture through the drying device (43), and then sprays the dry air into the culture container (2) through the jet nozzle (45). The control unit (5) is set on the culture platform (1) and is electrically connected to the humidity detection unit (6), the humidification component (3) and the dehumidification component (4) respectively. It receives the humidity signal transmitted by the humidity detection unit (6) and controls the humidification component (3) and the dehumidification component (4) to work according to the set humidity range.

2. The humidity control device for Bacillus coagulans culture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The culture container (2) includes a box body (21), a box door (22) and a placement plate (25). The inside of the box body (21) is a hollow structure. The box door (22) is connected to the front side of the box body (21) in an openable and closable manner. The placement plate (25) is fixed inside the box body (21) at equal intervals along the height direction of the box body (21).

3. The humidity control device for Bacillus coagulans culture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front end of the box door (22) is provided with a handle (24), and the box door (22) is provided with a first transparent observation window (23).

4. A humidity control device for culturing Bacillus coagulans according to claim 2, characterized in that: The placement plate (25) has through holes (26) evenly distributed on it.

5. A humidity control device for culturing Bacillus coagulans according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outlet of the micro water pump (31) is connected to the main pipe (33). The two ends of the main pipe (33) are respectively connected to branch pipes (34). The branch pipes (34) are connected to the water collection tank (35). The water collection tank (35) is set on the inner side wall of the box body (21). The atomizing nozzles (36) are set on the water collection tank (35) at equal intervals according to the number of the placement plates (25). The atomizing nozzles (36) face the gap between the placement plates and the gap between the placement plates and the upper and lower end faces of the box body.

6. A humidity control device for culturing Bacillus coagulans according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the water tank (32) is provided with a detachable end cap (38), and the outer side of the water tank (32) is provided with a second transparent observation window (37).

7. A humidity control device for culturing Bacillus coagulans according to claim 2, characterized in that: The small air pump (41) is installed on the outer rear end of the housing (21). The air inlet of the small air pump (41) is connected to the suction head (42) through a pipe. The suction head (42) is located in the middle of the rear side inside the housing (21). The small air pump (41) is connected to the air inlet of the drying device (43) through a pipe. The air outlet of the drying device (43) is connected to the jet head (45) through a connecting pipe (44). The jet head (45) is located in the middle of the upper end inside the housing (21).

8. A humidity control device for culturing Bacillus coagulans according to claim 7, characterized in that: The extraction head (42) and the jet head (45) are both horn-shaped structures, the drying device (43) is a columnar structure, the drying device (43) contains a desiccant, and the upper end of the drying device (43) is provided with a detachable cover plate (46).

9. A humidity control device for culturing Bacillus coagulans according to claim 7, characterized in that: An alarm unit (7) is provided at the upper end of the culture platform (1). The input end of the alarm unit (7) is electrically connected to the output end of the control unit (5). When the humidity in the culture container (2) exceeds the set humidity range and the duration exceeds the preset time, the alarm unit will issue an audible and visual alarm.

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