A fermentation apparatus for plant extracts

Abstract

The utility model relates to fermentation device technical field, and disclose a kind of fermentation device for plant extract, including fermentation tank, the right side of the inside of fermentation tank is equipped with layered sampling rod, multiple sampling cavities are opened in the inside of layered sampling rod, multiple sampling ports are opened in the left side of layered sampling rod, the top of sampling port and sampling cavity inside is communicated, the left side of layered sampling rod is overlapped with multiple baffle plate.The utility model is cooperated with multiple sampling cavities, sampling port by layered sampling rod, and it is convenient to accurately sample different levels of fermentation material in fermentation tank, in actual operation, staff only needs to operate straight rod, drives multiple baffle plate to move, makes corresponding sampling port expose, can make different levels of fermentation broth enter corresponding sampling cavity, again by the resilience of spring drive baffle plate reset, reseal sampling port, the whole process is simple and fast, and can effectively avoid cross contamination between different levels of fermentation material.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fermentation equipment technology, and more specifically to a fermentation equipment for plant extracts. Background Technology

[0002] Plant extracts refer to substances extracted or processed from plants (whole or part of a plant) using appropriate solvents or methods. They can be used in the pharmaceutical, food, daily chemical, and other industries. In the production of plant extracts, the fermentation process is crucial, directly affecting the quality and yield of the extract. However, traditional fermentation equipment typically only allows sampling from a single location, failing to perform stratified sampling. This makes it difficult to understand the state of the fermenting material at different levels within the fermenter, thus affecting precise control of the fermentation process and requiring improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a fermentation device for plant extracts to solve the problems existing in the background art.

[0004] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a fermentation device for plant extracts, comprising a fermenter, a layered sampling rod provided on the right side inside the fermenter, the layered sampling rod having multiple sampling chambers inside, and multiple sampling ports provided on the left side of the layered sampling rod, the sampling ports communicating with the upper part of the sampling chambers, multiple baffles overlapping the left side of the layered sampling rod, the inner walls of the baffles being fixedly fitted with sealing gaskets, the inner walls of the sealing gaskets being located to the left of the sampling ports, a protective cylinder fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the fermenter, the bottom end of the protective cylinder extending to the upper part of the fermenter, and the upper part of the outer wall of the layered sampling rod being located at the protective cylinder. Inside, a limiting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the layered sampling rod, and the bottom of the limiting plate overlaps the top of the protective cylinder. A straight rod is provided on the left side of the layered sampling rod. The interiors of multiple baffles are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the straight rod. The top of the straight rod penetrates the interior of the limiting plate and extends above the limiting plate. A limiting block is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the straight rod. A spring and a telescopic protective sleeve are movably sleeved on the outer wall of the straight rod. The spring is located inside the telescopic protective sleeve. The tops of both the spring and the telescopic protective sleeve are fixedly connected to the left side of the bottom of the limiting plate, and the bottoms of both the spring and the telescopic protective sleeve are fixedly connected to the top of the limiting block.

[0005] Furthermore, a guide block is fixedly connected to the left side of the stratified sampling rod, and the outer wall of the straight rod is slidably connected to the inside of the guide block.

[0006] Furthermore, a protective cover is threaded onto the upper part of the outer wall of the protective cylinder, a handle is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting plate, a fixing strip is fixedly connected to the left side of the top of the limiting plate, a bolt is inserted into the upper part of the fixing strip, and a threaded opening is provided on the upper left side of the straight rod, the threaded opening being located below one end of the bolt.

[0007] Furthermore, multiple sampling tubes are fixedly connected to the lower right side of the stratified sampling rod. The left end of the sampling tube extends to the lower part of the sampling chamber, and a threaded plug is threadedly fitted to the right end of the sampling tube.

[0008] Furthermore, a drive motor is fixedly installed in the middle of the top of the fermentation tank, a stirring shaft is provided inside the fermentation tank, and multiple stirring blades are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall. Multiple openings are provided on the multiple stirring blades, and the top of the stirring shaft extends to the top of the fermentation tank and is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor through a coupling.

[0009] Furthermore, the fermenter has a feed inlet on the left side of the top and a discharge outlet in the middle of the bottom.

[0010] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows: 1. This utility model, through the combined design of a layered sampling rod and multiple sampling chambers and ports, facilitates precise sampling of fermentation materials at different levels within the fermenter. In actual operation, the operator only needs to operate the rod to move multiple baffles, exposing the corresponding sampling ports, allowing different levels of fermentation liquid to enter the corresponding sampling chambers. Then, the spring's rebound action resets the baffles, resealing the sampling ports. The entire process is simple and quick, and effectively avoids cross-contamination between different levels of fermentation materials.

[0011] 2. This utility model, through the combination of a protective cylinder and a protective cover, can prevent external impurities from entering the fermentation tank. The combination of a drive motor, a stirring shaft, and stirring blades facilitates the stirring of the fermented material. Furthermore, the openings on the stirring blades allow the fermentation liquid to flow better during the stirring process, thereby improving the fermentation effect. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the layered sampling rod, limiting plate, handle, straight rod, and baffle structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the layered sampling rod, limiting plate, straight rod and baffle structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 5 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 6 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the straight rod, baffle, and sealing gasket structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the protective cover and protective cylinder structure of this utility model.

[0020] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Fermentation tank; 2. Inlet; 3. Outlet; 4. Drive motor; 5. Stirring shaft; 6. Stirring blade; 7. Protective cover; 8. Protective cylinder; 9. Layered sampling rod; 91. Sampling chamber; 92. Sampling port; 93. Sampling tube; 94. Threaded plug; 10. Limiting plate; 11. Handle; 12. Straight rod; 13. Baffle; 14. Sealing gasket; 15. Limiting block; 16. Spring; 17. Telescopic protective sleeve; 18. Fixing strip; 19. Bolt; 20. Threaded end; 21. Guide block. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the forms of the various structures described in the following embodiments are merely illustrative. The fermentation device for plant extracts involved in this utility model is not limited to the structures described in the following embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0022] Example 1: like Figure 1-8 As shown, a fermentation device for plant extracts includes a fermentation tank 1. A drive motor 4 is fixedly installed in the middle of the top of the fermentation tank 1. A stirring shaft 5 is provided inside the fermentation tank 1. Multiple stirring blades 6 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall. Multiple stirring blades 6 are provided with multiple openings. The top of the stirring shaft 5 extends to the top of the fermentation tank 1 and is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 4 through a coupling. A feed inlet 2 is provided on the left side of the top of the fermentation tank 1, and a discharge outlet 3 is provided in the middle of the bottom of the fermentation tank 1.

[0023] In this embodiment, the driving motor 4 drives the stirring shaft 5 to rotate, thereby enabling the stirring blade 6 to fully stir the fermentation liquid in the fermentation tank 1. Since the stirring blade 6 has multiple openings, the fermentation liquid can flow better during the stirring process, forming a uniform mixing effect. The setting of the feed inlet 2 and the discharge outlet 3 makes it convenient for the staff to add raw materials into the fermentation tank 1 and discharge the fermented products.

[0024] Example 2: like Figure 1-8 As shown, a layered sampling rod 9 is provided on the right side inside the fermenter 1. Multiple sampling chambers 91 are opened inside the layered sampling rod 9, and multiple sampling ports 92 are opened on the left side of the layered sampling rod 9. The sampling ports 92 communicate with the upper part of the sampling chambers 91. Multiple baffles 13 are attached to the left side of the layered sampling rod 9. A sealing gasket 14 is fixedly embedded in the inner wall of the baffle 13. The inner wall of the sealing gasket 14 is located to the left of the sampling ports 92. A protective cylinder 8 is fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the fermenter 1. The bottom end of the protective cylinder 8 extends... Extending to the top of the interior of fermenter 1, the stratified sampling rod 9 is positioned above the outer wall of the protective cylinder 8. A limiting plate 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the stratified sampling rod 9, and the bottom of the limiting plate 10 overlaps the top of the protective cylinder 8. A straight rod 12 is located on the left side of the stratified sampling rod 9. Multiple baffles 13 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the straight rod 12. The top of the straight rod 12 penetrates the interior of the limiting plate 10 and extends above it. A limiting block 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the straight rod 12. A spring 16 and a telescopic protective sleeve 17 are movably sleeved on the outer wall of the straight rod 12. The spring 16 is located inside the telescopic protective sleeve 17. The top ends of both the spring 16 and the telescopic protective sleeve 17 are fixedly connected to the left side of the bottom of the limiting plate 10. The bottom ends of both the spring 16 and the telescopic protective sleeve 17 are fixedly connected to the top of the limiting block 15. A guide block 21 is fixedly connected to the left side of the layered sampling rod 9. The outer wall of the straight rod 12 is slidably connected to the inside of the guide block 21. A protective sleeve is threaded onto the upper part of the outer wall of the protective cylinder 8. The top of the cover 7 and the limiting plate 10 are fixedly connected to a handle 11. The left side of the top of the limiting plate 10 is fixedly connected to a fixing strip 18. A bolt 19 is inserted into the upper part of the inside of the fixing strip 18. A threaded opening 20 is opened on the upper left side of the straight rod 12. The threaded opening 20 is located below one end of the bolt 19. Multiple sampling tubes 93 are fixedly connected to the lower right side of the layered sampling rod 9. The left end of the sampling tube 93 extends to the lower part of the sampling chamber 91. A threaded plug 94 is threadedly sleeved on the right end of the sampling tube 93.

[0025] In this embodiment, when stratified sampling is required, the operator first screws off the protective cover 7, controls the stratified sampling rod 9 through the handle 11, and then pulls the straight rod 12. The straight rod 12 moves the limiting block 15 and compresses the spring 16. Since the straight rod 12 is fixedly connected to multiple baffles 13, the baffles 13 rise accordingly, and the sampling port 92, which was originally closed by the baffles 13 and the sealing gasket 14, is gradually exposed. Fermentation liquids of different layers in the fermenter 1 flow into the corresponding sampling chambers 91 through multiple sampling ports 92. After sampling is completed, under the action of the spring 16's rebound force, the straight rod 12 moves the baffles 13 downward, and the sealing gasket 14 re-closes the sampling port 92 to prevent cross-contamination of fermentation liquids of different layers. Remove the stratified sampling rod 9 from the inside of the fermenter 1 using handle 11. When it is necessary to test and analyze the fermentation liquid in the sampling chamber 91, simply unscrew the threaded plug 94 at the right end of the discharge tube 93, and the fermentation liquid will flow out from the discharge tube 93. The staff can collect it into the corresponding container for subsequent operations. Alternatively, the straight rod 12 can be moved upward and the baffle 13 can be raised and separated from one side of the sampling port 92, and the threaded port 20 can be aligned with one end of the bolt 19. At this time, insert one end of the bolt 19 into the threaded port 20 to fix the position of the straight rod 12 and the baffle 13, so that the sampling port 92 remains open. The staff can then use a sampling needle or other sampling tools to extract the fermentation liquid from the sampling chamber 91.

[0026] In summary, as Figure 1-8 As shown, this fermentation device for plant extracts is used by the operator who first adds the plant material to be fermented into the fermentation tank 1 through the feed inlet 2. Then, the drive motor 4 is started, which drives the stirring shaft 5 and the stirring blades 6 to rotate, stirring the fermentation liquid in the fermentation tank 1. During the fermentation process, if it is necessary to understand the state of the fermented material at different levels in the fermentation tank 1, the operator can screw off the protective cover 7 and perform layered sampling by operating the layered sampling rod 9. Specifically, the straight rod 12 is pulled to raise the baffle 13, exposing the sampling port 92. Different layers of fermentation broth flow into the corresponding sampling chambers 91. After sampling, the baffle 13 is reset and closed by the spring 16 to prevent cross-contamination. Then, the layered sampling rod 9 can be removed from the fermentation tank 1. The fermentation broth can be collected and tested by unscrewing the threaded plug 94 at the right end of the discharge tube 93. Alternatively, the position of the straight rod 12 and the baffle 13 can be fixed by the bolt 19 to keep the sampling port 92 open. The fermentation broth can be extracted from the sampling chamber 91 using tools such as a sampling needle. After fermentation, the fermented plant extract is discharged through the discharge port 3.

[0027] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change. Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A fermentation apparatus for plant extracts, comprising a fermenter (1), characterized in that, A layered sampling rod (9) is provided on the right side inside the fermenter (1). Multiple sampling chambers (91) are opened inside the layered sampling rod (9). Multiple sampling ports (92) are opened on the left side of the layered sampling rod (9). The sampling ports (92) communicate with the upper part of the sampling chambers (91). Multiple baffles (13) are attached to the left side of the layered sampling rod (9). A sealing gasket (14) is fixedly embedded in the inner wall of the baffle (13). The inner wall of the sealing gasket (14) is located to the left of the sampling port (92). A protective cylinder (8) is fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the fermenter (1). The bottom end of the protective cylinder (8) extends to the upper part of the inside of the fermenter (1). The upper part of the outer wall of the layered sampling rod (9) is located inside the protective cylinder (8). A limiting plate (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the layered sampling rod (9). The bottom of the limiting plate (10) overlaps the top of the protective cylinder (8). A straight rod (12) is provided on the left side of the layered sampling rod (9). The interior of multiple baffles (13) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the straight rod (12). The top of the straight rod (12) penetrates the interior of the limiting plate (10) and extends to the top of the limiting plate (10). A limiting block (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the straight rod (12). A spring (16) and a telescopic protective sleeve (17) are movably sleeved on the outer wall of the straight rod (12). The spring (16) is located inside the telescopic protective sleeve (17). The tops of the spring (16) and the telescopic protective sleeve (17) are fixedly connected to the left side of the bottom of the limiting plate (10). The bottoms of the spring (16) and the telescopic protective sleeve (17) are fixedly connected to the top of the limiting block (15).

2. The fermentation apparatus for plant extracts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left side of the layered sampling rod (9) is fixedly connected to a guide block (21), and the outer wall of the straight rod (12) is slidably connected to the inside of the guide block (21).

3. The fermentation apparatus for plant extracts according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective cover (7) is threaded onto the upper part of the outer wall of the protective cylinder (8). A handle (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting plate (10). A fixing strip (18) is fixedly connected to the left side of the top of the limiting plate (10). A bolt (19) is inserted into the upper part of the inside of the fixing strip (18). A threaded opening (20) is opened on the upper left side of the straight rod (12). The threaded opening (20) is located below one end of the bolt (19).

4. A fermentation apparatus for plant extracts according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple sampling tubes (93) are fixedly connected to the lower right side of the layered sampling rod (9). The left end of the sampling tube (93) extends to the lower part of the sampling chamber (91). A threaded plug (94) is threaded onto the right end of the sampling tube (93).

5. A fermentation apparatus for plant extracts according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drive motor (4) is fixedly installed in the middle of the top of the fermentation tank (1). A stirring shaft (5) is provided inside the fermentation tank (1). Multiple stirring blades (6) are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall. Multiple openings are provided on the multiple stirring blades (6). The top of the stirring shaft (5) extends to the top of the fermentation tank (1) and is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor (4) through a coupling.

6. A fermentation apparatus for plant extracts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fermentation tank (1) has a feed inlet (2) on the left side of the top and a discharge outlet (3) in the middle of the bottom.

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