An integrated fermenter

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of fermentation tank, specifically is a kind of integrated fermentation tank, including fermentation tank body, the top lap of fermentation tank body is closed cover, the middle part of closed cover top is fixedly connected with support cylinder, the inner surface rotationally connected of support cylinder has stirring assembly, the edge of closed cover bottom is fixedly connected with measuring assembly;Through the structural setting of measuring assembly, when the liquid level in tank rises, the buoyancy generated by liquid makes the density lighter float ball slide upwards along guide rod, when the user observes the inside of fermentation tank body through pressure-resistant observation mirror, the height of liquid level in tank can be read out by the position of float ball on guide rod and corresponding scale, so that the fermentation tank can observe liquid level height in fermentation process, improve the functionality of the fermentation tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fermenters, specifically an integrated fermenter. Background Technology

[0002] A fermenter is a bioreactor used for the culture of microorganisms or cells, primarily for the industrial production of fermentation products (such as antibiotics, alcohol, enzymes, organic acids, and vaccines). It provides a suitable environment (such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and nutrients) for microorganisms or cells, enabling them to grow efficiently and metabolize target products.

[0003] In the prior art, such as in CN218989230U, a fermenter is disclosed, which includes a bottom plate and a fermenter body. A top cover is bolted to the top of the fermenter body. A feed pipe is fixedly connected inside the top cover. A rotary motor is fixedly installed on the top of the top cover. A rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor. A stirring plate is fixedly installed outside the rotating shaft. A fixing frame is fixedly connected to the outside of the fermenter body. A sliding rod is fixedly connected inside the fixing frame. A connecting rod is slidably connected to the outside of the sliding rod. While the aforementioned patent, through the design of a fixed sleeve, fixed rod, spring number one, fixed plate, fixed frame, sliding rod, and connecting rod, allows the fermenter to shake up and down due to the vibration generated by internal stirring, thereby improving the stirring effect and increasing the fermentation rate, the stirring rod rubs against the material and internal components during use. Long-term use may lead to surface wear and deformation, affecting stirring efficiency. Furthermore, the fermenter does not allow for quick disassembly and replacement of the stirring rod, reducing maintenance convenience. Additionally, during fermentation, factors such as stirring rate, internal pressure, and heating temperature can cause foaming, leading to a rise in liquid level or even overflow. This makes it difficult to observe the liquid level during fermentation, reducing the fermenter's functionality. Therefore, to address these issues, an integrated fermenter is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and solve the problems of inconvenience in quickly disassembling and replacing the stirring rod, and inconvenience in observing the liquid level and controlling the parameters of the fermenter in real time during fermentation, this utility model proposes an integrated fermenter.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: the integrated fermentation tank of this utility model includes a fermentation tank body, a sealing cover is attached to the top of the fermentation tank body, a support cylinder is fixedly connected to the middle of the top of the sealing cover, a stirring component is rotatably connected to the inner surface of the support cylinder, and a measuring component is fixedly connected to the bottom edge of the sealing cover. The stirring assembly includes a rotating block rotatably connected to the inner surface of the support cylinder. A transmission rod is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating block. The top of the transmission rod is splinedly connected to the output end of a servo motor. A magnetic chuck is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating block. The bottom of the magnetic chuck has slots arranged in a circular array. A magnetic chuck block is engaged on the inner surface of the slot. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the magnetic chuck block. A stirring rod is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the connecting plate. The measuring component includes a guide rod fixedly connected to the edge of the bottom of the closed cover. The surface of the guide rod is provided with scale lines, and the surface of the guide rod is slidably connected to the inner surface of the float.

[0006] Preferably, an upper flange is fixedly connected to the surface of the sealing cover, a lower flange is threadedly connected to the surface of the upper flange, and the fermenter body is sleeved on the inner surface of the lower flange.

[0007] Preferably, a motor box is fixedly connected to the top of the support cylinder, and a servo motor is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the motor box.

[0008] Preferably, an observation tube is fixedly connected to the edge of the top of the closed cover, and a pressure-resistant observation mirror is provided on the inner surface of the observation tube.

[0009] Preferably, the top of the closed cover is provided with a connecting pipe, and one end of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to a connecting flange.

[0010] Preferably, an outlet valve is provided in the middle of the bottom of the fermenter body, and a discharge pipe is connected through the bottom of the outlet valve.

[0011] The advantages of this utility model are: 1. This utility model, through the structural design of the stirring assembly, allows the servo motor to be energized during fermentation, causing the transmission rod to drive the rotating block to rotate. The surface of the rotating block is in contact with the support cylinder, which reduces the vibration generated during the operation of the stirring assembly. At the same time, the rotating block drives the magnetic chuck to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting plate and the stirring rod to rotate through the magnetic clamp for stirring. When maintaining the fermentation tank, unscrewing the bolts connecting the upper and lower flanges and opening the sealing cover exposes the magnetic chuck and the connecting plate. Disconnecting the power to the magnetic chuck allows contact with the magnetic connection between the magnetic chuck and the magnetic clamp. Maintenance personnel can directly remove and replace the connecting plate and the stirring rod connected to the magnetic clamp, making the fermentation tank quick to disassemble and replace the stirring rod, thus improving the convenience of maintaining the stirring rod. 2. Through the structural design of the measuring component, when the liquid level in the tank rises, the buoyancy generated by the liquid causes a lighter float to slide upward along the guide rod. When the user observes the inside of the fermenter through the pressure-resistant observation lens, they can read the height of the liquid level in the tank by the position of the float on the guide rod and the corresponding scale. This allows the fermenter to observe the liquid level during fermentation, thus improving the functionality of the fermenter. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring assembly structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the measuring component structure of this utility model. In the diagram: 1. Fermentation tank body; 2. Sealing cover; 3. Support cylinder; 4. Stirring assembly; 401. Rotating block; 402. Transmission rod; 403. Servo motor; 404. Magnetic chuck; 405. Magnetic clamp; 406. Connecting plate; 407. Stirring rod; 5. Measuring assembly; 501. Guide rod; 502. Float; 6. Upper flange; 7. Lower flange; 8. Motor box; 9. Observation cylinder; 10. Pressure-resistant observation mirror; 11. Connecting pipe; 12. Connecting flange; 13. Discharge pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0015] Please see Figures 1-4As shown, an integrated fermenter includes a fermenter body 1, a sealing cover 2 overlapping the top of the fermenter body 1, a support cylinder 3 fixedly connected to the middle of the top of the sealing cover 2, a stirring assembly 4 rotatably connected to the inner surface of the support cylinder 3, and a measuring assembly 5 fixedly connected to the bottom edge of the sealing cover 2. The stirring assembly 4 includes a rotating block 401 rotatably connected to the inner surface of the support cylinder 3. A transmission rod 402 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating block 401. The top of the transmission rod 402 is splinedly connected to the output end of the servo motor 403. A magnetic chuck 404 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating block 401. The bottom of the magnetic chuck 404 has slots arranged in a ring array. A magnetic chuck block 405 is engaged on the inner surface of the slots. A connecting plate 406 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the magnetic chuck block 405. A stirring rod 407 is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the connecting plate 406. The measuring component 5 includes a guide rod 501 fixedly connected to the edge of the bottom of the closed cover 2. The surface of the guide rod 501 is provided with scale lines, and the surface of the guide rod 501 is slidably connected to the inner surface of the float 502. During operation, the servo motor 403 is energized during fermentation, causing the transmission rod 402 to drive the rotating block 401 to rotate. The surface of the rotating block 401 is in contact with the support cylinder 3, which reduces the vibration generated by the stirring assembly 4 during operation. At the same time, the rotating block 401 drives the magnetic chuck 404 to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting plate 406 and the stirring rod 407 to rotate through the magnetic clamp 405 for stirring. When maintaining the fermentation tank, unscrewing the bolts connecting the upper flange 6 and the lower flange 7 and opening the sealing cover 2 exposes the magnetic chuck 404 and the connecting plate 406. Disconnecting the power to the magnetic chuck 404 allows the magnetic connection between the magnetic chuck 404 and the magnetic clamp 405 to be made accessible. Maintenance personnel can directly remove and replace the connecting plate 406 and stirring rod 407 connected to the magnetic card block 405, making it easy to quickly disassemble and replace the stirring rod 407, thus improving the convenience of maintaining the stirring rod 407. Through the structural design of the measuring component 5, when the liquid level in the tank rises, the buoyancy generated by the liquid causes the lighter float 502 to slide upward along the guide rod 501. When the user observes the inside of the fermenter body 1 through the pressure-resistant observation window 10, they can read the height of the liquid level in the tank by the position of the float 502 on the guide rod 501 and the corresponding scale. This allows the fermenter to observe the liquid level during fermentation, improving the functionality of the fermenter.

[0016] Furthermore, an upper flange 6 is fixedly connected to the surface of the closed cover 2, a lower flange 7 is threadedly connected to the surface of the upper flange 6, and the fermentation tank body 1 is sleeved on the inner surface of the lower flange 7. During operation, by setting up the upper flange 6 and the lower flange 7, and by disconnecting the connection between the upper flange 6 and the lower flange 7, the sealing cover 2 can be opened to clean or maintain the inside of the fermenter body 1.

[0017] Furthermore, a motor box 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the support cylinder 3, and a servo motor 403 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the motor box 8. During operation, the motor box 8 protects the servo motor 403 and fixes it vertically above the support cylinder 3.

[0018] Furthermore, an observation tube 9 is fixedly connected to the top edge of the closed cover 2, and a pressure-resistant observation mirror 10 is provided on the inner surface of the observation tube 9; During operation, the user can observe the internal condition of the fermenter body 1 at any time through the observation tube 9 and the pressure-resistant observation mirror 10.

[0019] Furthermore, a connecting pipe 11 is provided on the top of the closed cover 2, and a connecting flange 12 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting pipe 11. During operation, by connecting the connecting pipe 11 and the connecting flange 12 to the external feeding structure, the fermentation raw materials or auxiliary agents can be introduced into the fermenter body 1.

[0020] Furthermore, an outlet valve is provided at the middle of the bottom of the fermenter body 1, and a discharge pipe 13 is connected through the bottom of the outlet valve. During operation, thanks to the outlet valve and discharge pipe 13, the fermented material inside can be discharged to the outside through the discharge pipe 13 after the outlet valve is opened.

[0021] Working principle: During fermentation, the servo motor 403 is energized, causing the transmission rod 402 to drive the rotating block 401 to rotate. The surface of the rotating block 401 is in contact with the support cylinder 3, which reduces the vibration generated by the stirring assembly 4 during operation. At the same time, the rotating block 401 drives the magnetic chuck 404 to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting plate 406 and the stirring rod 407 to rotate through the magnetic chuck 405 for stirring. Meanwhile, as the fermenting material ferments, the liquid level in the tank rises. The buoyancy generated by the liquid causes the lighter float 502 to slide upward along the guide rod 501. The user can observe the process through the pressure resistance. When the microscope 10 observes the inside of the fermenter body 1, the height of the liquid level inside the tank can be read by the position of the float 502 on the guide rod 501 and the corresponding scale. When maintaining the fermenter, unscrewing the bolts connecting the upper flange 6 and the lower flange 7 and opening the sealing cover 2 can expose the magnetic chuck 404 and the connecting plate 406. Disconnecting the power to the magnetic chuck 404 can make contact with the magnetic connection between the magnetic chuck 404 and the magnetic clamp 405. Maintenance personnel can directly remove the connecting plate 406 and the stirring rod 407 connected to the magnetic clamp 405 and replace them.

[0022] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or similar improvements made within the theoretical and principle content of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated fermentation tank, characterized in that: The fermenter includes a fermenter body (1), a closed cover (2) is attached to the top of the fermenter body (1), a support cylinder (3) is fixedly connected to the middle of the top of the closed cover (2), a stirring assembly (4) is rotatably connected to the inner surface of the support cylinder (3), and a measuring assembly (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom edge of the closed cover (2). The stirring assembly (4) includes a rotating block (401) rotatably connected to the inner surface of the support cylinder (3). A transmission rod (402) is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating block (401). The top of the transmission rod (402) is splinedly connected to the output end of the servo motor (403). A magnetic chuck (404) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating block (401). The bottom of the magnetic chuck (404) has slots arranged in a ring array. A magnetic chuck block (405) is engaged on the inner surface of the slots. A connecting plate (406) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the magnetic chuck block (405). A stirring rod (407) is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the connecting plate (406). The measuring component (5) includes a guide rod (501) fixedly connected to the edge of the bottom of the closed cover (2). The surface of the guide rod (501) is provided with scale lines, and the surface of the guide rod (501) is slidably connected to the inner surface of the float (502).

2. The integrated fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the closed cover (2) is fixedly connected to an upper flange (6), the surface of the upper flange (6) is threadedly connected to a lower flange (7), and the inner surface of the lower flange (7) is fitted with the fermenter body (1).

3. The integrated fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support cylinder (3) is fixedly connected to a motor box (8), and a servo motor (403) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the motor box (8).

4. The integrated fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: An observation tube (9) is fixedly connected to the top edge of the closed cover (2), and a pressure-resistant observation mirror (10) is provided on the inner surface of the observation tube (9).

5. The integrated fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the closed cover (2) is provided with a connecting pipe (11), and one end of the connecting pipe (11) is fixedly connected to a connecting flange (12).

6. The integrated fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: An outlet valve is provided at the middle of the bottom of the fermenter body (1), and a discharge pipe (13) is connected through the bottom of the outlet valve.

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