Mushroom cultivation apparatus

Abstract

A mushroom cultivation apparatus, comprising a box body (10), a porous carrier (20), and a replenishment tube (30). The box body (10) has an accommodating space (11); the porous carrier (20) is arranged within the accommodating space (11), the porous carrier (20) having a replenishment hole (21), the replenishment hole (21) penetrating the porous carrier (20) in a horizontal direction, and the length in the horizontal direction of the replenishment hole (21) being smaller than the length in the horizontal direction of the porous carrier (20); and one end of the replenishment tube (30) is inserted into the replenishment hole (21). The present apparatus thus enables a user to pour a nutrient solution into the replenishment tube (30), so that the nutrient solution directly replenishes the porous carrier (20) from the replenishment tube (30) through the replenishment hole (21), and is diffused within the porous carrier (20), thereby solving the problem that the nutrient solution cannot be completely absorbed by the mushrooms, and allowing the mushrooms to continue to grow.

Description

Bacteria culture device Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a culture device, and in particular to a bacterial culture device. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, fungi are usually cultivated by placing the fungi on a carrier, and placing the carrier containing the fungi in a culture environment. The culturer then regularly adds water and nutrient solution to the carrier so that the fungi absorb water and nutrients and continue to grow.

[0003] During the growth process, the bacteria will gradually wrap the carrier. When the culturer replenishes water and nutrient solution, the water and nutrient solution will be blocked by the bacteria and cannot be completely replenished into the carrier. As a result, the bacteria growing in the carrier cannot absorb water and nutrients, resulting in a decrease in the growth rate of the bacteria or even stagnation.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention discloses a bacterial culture device, which allows the user to pour nutrient solution into a replenishing tube, so that the nutrient solution is directly replenished from the replenishing tube through the replenishing hole into the porous carrier, thereby solving the problem that the bacteria growing in the carrier cannot absorb water and nutrients.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of the present invention provides a bacterial culture device comprising a housing, a porous carrier, and a supply tube. The housing comprises a receiving space; the porous carrier is disposed within the receiving space, and the porous carrier has a supply hole extending horizontally through the porous carrier. The length of the supply hole in the horizontal direction is shorter than the length of the porous carrier in the horizontal direction; one end of the supply tube is inserted into the supply hole.

[0007] In another embodiment of the present invention, the diameter of the supplementary hole is between 14 and 19 mm.

[0008] In another embodiment of the present invention, the ratio of the length of the supplementary hole along the horizontal direction to the length of the porous carrier along the horizontal direction is between 3:5 and 4:5.

[0009] In another embodiment of the present invention, the supplementary tube has a connecting section and a bending section, the connecting section is inserted into the supplementary hole, and the bending section is exposed in the accommodating space.

[0010] In another embodiment of the present invention, the connecting section has a connecting length within the supplementary hole, and the connecting length is between 5 and 10 centimeters.

[0011] In another embodiment of the present invention, a fixed plug is further included, and the fixed plug is sleeved on the periphery of the replenishing pipe.

[0012] In another embodiment of the present invention, the fixed plug has a supporting portion and a plugging portion, the supporting portion is against the side edge of the porous carrier, and the plugging portion is disposed in the supplementary hole.

[0013] In another embodiment of the present invention, a receiving groove is recessed in the receiving space, and the receiving groove is used to place the porous carrier. The receiving space is provided with an inclined guide portion at the periphery of the receiving groove.

[0014] In another embodiment of the present invention, a cover is further included, and the cover is selectively covered on the box body.

[0015] In another embodiment of the present invention, the cover has a through hole and a breathable member. The position of the through hole corresponds to the opening of the replenishing tube, and the breathable member is selectively covered on the through hole.

[0016] In this way, the present invention enables the user to pour the nutrient solution into the replenishing tube, so that the nutrient solution is directly replenished from the replenishing tube through the replenishing hole into the porous carrier and diffuses in the porous carrier, thereby solving the problem that the nutrient solution cannot be completely absorbed by the bacteria and promoting the continued growth of the bacteria.

[0017] In addition, the user can also input substances required for bacterial growth (such as oxygen, inducers, etc.) directly into the porous carrier from the replenishment tube through the replenishment hole according to the growth conditions of the bacteria, so that the bacteria can grow in the best growth environment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] FIG1 is a schematic perspective view of the appearance of a bacterial culture device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] FIG2 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the bacterial culture device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the connection position of the supplementary tube and the length of the supplementary hole.

[0020] FIG3 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the bacterial culture device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing that the nutrient solution can be replenished into the carrier through the replenishing tube and the replenishing hole.

[0021] FIG4 is a schematic three-dimensional diagram of the appearance connection between the porous carrier and the supplementary tube according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of an exploded view of a porous carrier and a supplementary tube according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the figure: 100, bacterial culture device; 200, bacteria; 10, box body; 11, accommodating space; 12, accommodating groove; 13, guide part; 20, porous carrier; 21, replenishing hole; 30, replenishing pipe; 31, connecting section; 32, bending section; 40, fixed plug; 41, abutting part; 42, plug; 50, cover; 51, perforation; 52, breathable part; L1, length; L2, length; L3, connection length; X, horizontal direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] To facilitate the explanation of the central concept of the present invention, specific embodiments are now presented. Various objects in the embodiments are drawn in proportions suitable for illustration rather than in proportion to the actual components.

[0025] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 , a bacterial culture device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. The device is used to culture a bacterial cell 200, which is a fruiting body of Antrodia cinnamomea. However, this is not limiting. In other embodiments, the bacterial cell 200 may be any other edible fungus. The bacterial culture device 100 includes a housing 10, a porous carrier 20, and a supply tube 30. Furthermore, the device 100 may include a fixing plug 40 and a cover 50.

[0026] The box body 10 has a receiving space 11 for placing the porous carrier 20. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in an embodiment of the present invention, a receiving groove 12 is recessed at the bottom of the receiving space 11, and the receiving groove 12 is used to place the porous carrier 20, so that the porous carrier 20 can be stuck in the receiving groove 12 to prevent the porous carrier 20 from shaking too much in the box body 10; the receiving space 11 is provided with an inclined guide portion 13 at the periphery of the receiving groove 12, whereby when the moisture in the box body 10 condenses into water on the cover 50 and the box wall of the box body 10, the water can flow into the receiving groove 12 through the guide portion 13, so that the porous carrier 20 can continuously replenish water. The relative humidity in the box body 10 is between 85% and 90%, thereby providing an optimal growth environment for the bacteria 200.

[0027] The porous carrier 20 is disposed within the accommodating space 11 of the box body 10. The porous carrier 20 has a replenishing hole 21 extending through the porous carrier 20 along a horizontal direction X. The length L1 of the replenishing hole 21 along the horizontal direction X is less than the length L2 of the porous carrier 20 along the horizontal direction X. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in an embodiment of the present invention, the ratio of the length L1 of the replenishing hole 21 along the horizontal direction X to the length L2 of the porous carrier 20 along the horizontal direction X is between 3:5 and 4:5, and the diameter of the replenishing hole 21 is between 14 and 19 mm. This ensures that when a user pours nutrient solution into the replenishing hole 21, the nutrient solution flows completely and evenly throughout the porous carrier 20 and is fully absorbed by the bacterial cells 200. The horizontal direction X represents the length of the porous carrier 20.

[0028] One end of the refill tube 30 is inserted into the refill hole 21, allowing the user to pour nutrient solution into the refill hole 21 through the refill tube 30. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in this embodiment of the present invention, the refill tube 30 comprises a connecting section 31 and a bent section 32. The connecting section 31 is inserted into the refill hole 21 and has a connection length L3 within the refill hole 21, which is between 5 and 10 centimeters. This ensures that the refill tube 30 is securely connected to the refill hole 21 and that the nutrient solution can flow into the refill hole 21. The bent section 32 is exposed in the accommodating space 11 and connected to the connecting section 31. The user can refill the nutrient solution through the bent section 32, and the nutrient solution flows from the bent section 32 through the connecting section 31 into the refill hole 21. The refill tube 30 is made of stainless steel.

[0029] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in an embodiment of the present invention, when the bacteria 200 have covered the upper half of the porous carrier 20, if the user replenishes the nutrient solution from above, the nutrient solution will be blocked by the bacteria 200 and will not easily penetrate into the interior of the porous carrier 20. In addition, the bacteria 200 will be blocked between the receiving groove 12 and the guide portion 13, making it difficult for water to flow into the receiving groove 12, resulting in restricted growth of the bacteria 200. In this way, the present invention can enable the nutrient solution to flow directly from the replenishing tube 30 through the replenishing hole 21 into the porous carrier 20 and diffuse in the porous carrier 20, thereby solving the problem of the nutrient solution not being completely absorbed.

[0030] Furthermore, the user can also directly inject oxygen from the replenishment tube 30 through the replenishment hole 21 into the porous carrier 20 to adjust the carbon dioxide concentration in the porous carrier 20, maintaining it below a standard value. This allows the bacteria 200 to receive the necessary oxygen, thereby facilitating their subsequent growth. The standard value is 2000 ppm, more preferably 500 ppm, to reduce the likelihood of carbon dioxide adversely affecting the bacteria 200.

[0031] Furthermore, before adding nutrient solution or inducer, the user can first pour alcohol into the replenishment tube 30, allowing the alcohol to flow into the replenishment hole 21 and eliminate the mycelium in the replenishment hole 21, thereby preventing the mycelium in the replenishment hole 21 from hindering the subsequent replenishment of nutrient solution or inducer. The inducer can promote the growth of the fungus 200 and can be an edible plant from the Geranium family, such as essential oil extracted from geranium, essential oils from citrus plants, or essential oils from Asteraceae plants.

[0032] The fixed plug 40 is sleeved around the periphery of the replenishing tube 30. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in this embodiment of the present invention, the fixed plug 40 comprises a supporting portion 41 and a plug portion 42. The supporting portion 41 is positioned against the side edge of the porous carrier 20, while the plug portion 42 is positioned within the replenishing hole 21. This allows the fixed plug 40 to fill the gap between the replenishing hole 21 and the replenishing tube 30, allowing the replenishing tube 30 to be stably inserted into the replenishing hole 21.

[0033] The lid 50 is optionally mounted on the box body 10. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in this embodiment of the present invention, the lid 50 has a perforation 51 and a breathable member 52. The perforation 51 corresponds to the opening of the bent section 32 of the replenishing tube 30. This allows the user to directly pour nutrient solution into the replenishing tube 30 through the perforation 51 without having to remove the lid 50. This improves convenience and prevents significant changes in the environment within the box body 10 that could affect the growth of the bacterial cells 200. The breathable member 52 is optionally mounted on the perforation 51 to allow oxygen from the air to flow into the box body 10, promoting the growth of the bacterial cells 200. The lid 50 can be a protective membrane or a cap made of plastic or silicone.

[0034] In this way, the present invention enables the user to pour the nutrient solution into the replenishing tube 30, so that the nutrient solution is directly replenished from the replenishing tube 30 through the replenishing hole 21 into the porous carrier 20 and diffuses in the porous carrier 20, thereby solving the problem that the nutrient solution cannot be completely absorbed by the bacteria 200 and promoting the bacteria 200 to continue to grow.

[0035] In addition, the user can also directly input substances required for the growth of the bacteria 200 (such as oxygen, inducers, etc.) from the replenishment tube 30 through the replenishment hole 21 into the porous carrier 20 according to the growth conditions of the bacteria 200, so that the bacteria 200 can grow in the best growth environment.

[0036] Although the present invention is described based on a preferred embodiment, those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The above embodiments are intended only to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications or changes that do not violate the spirit of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bacterial cell culture device, characterized in that: The bacterial cell culture device comprises: A box body having a containing space; a porous carrier disposed in the accommodating space, the porous carrier having a supplementary hole, the supplementary hole penetrating the porous carrier along a horizontal direction, the length of the supplementary hole along the horizontal direction being shorter than the length of the porous carrier along the horizontal direction; and A supplementary tube has one end inserted into the supplementary hole.

2. The bacterial cell culture device according to claim 1, wherein: The diameter of the supplementary hole is between 14 and 19 mm.

3. The bacterial cell culture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ratio of the length of the supplementary hole along the horizontal direction to the length of the porous carrier along the horizontal direction is between 3:5 and 4:

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4. The bacterial cell culture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supplementing pipe has a connecting section and a bending section. The connecting section is inserted into the supplementing hole, and the bending section is exposed in the accommodating space.

5. The bacterial cell culture device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting section has a connecting length in the supplementary hole, and the connecting length is between 5 and 10 centimeters.

6. The bacterial cell culture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a fixed plug, which is sleeved on the periphery of the supplementary pipe.

7. The bacterial cell culture device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixed plug has a supporting portion and a plugging portion. The supporting portion is supported against the side edge of the porous carrier, and the plugging portion is arranged in the supplementary hole.

8. The bacterial cell culture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accommodating space is concavely provided with an accommodating groove, and the accommodating groove is used for placing the porous carrier. The accommodating space is provided with an inclined guide portion at the periphery of the accommodating groove.

9. The bacterial cell culture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box also includes a cover body, which is selectively covered on the box body.

10. The bacterial cell culture device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cover body has a through hole and a breathable member. The position of the through hole corresponds to the opening of the supplementary tube. The breathable member is selectively covered on the through hole.

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