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    • 专利摘要:
    The present invention relates to a device for growing sprouts, the device comprising an element (1; 101; 201) with opposite first and second openings (2, 7; 102, 7; 202, 7), a water- and air-permeable material layer. (15; 215), wherein the material layer (15: can be detachably mounted on the element (1; 101; 201) 101; 201) first opening (2; 215) so that it covers the element (1; 102; 202). Characteristic of the device according to the present 101; 201) extends continuously between the first and second openings (2, 7; 102, 7; 202, 7), is closable. invention is that the element (1; is shell-shaped and that the second opening (7) (Fig. 12)
    公开号:SE534237C2
    申请号:SE1001196
    申请日:2009-06-18
    公开日:2011-06-14
    发明作者:Tina Schueler
    申请人:Tina Schueler；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    Yet another object of the present invention is that the sprouts obtained at completion of germination should be of good quality.
    A further object of the device according to the present invention is that it can handle a larger amount of beans / lentils / seeds per batch than known devices of corresponding size. At least the primary object of the present invention is realized by means of a device which has obtained the features stated in the following independent claim 1. Preferred embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.
    Brief Description of the Drawings Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to those in the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig. 1 shows a side view of a first embodiment of a shell-shaped element included in the device according to the present invention; Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of a ring included in the device according to the present invention; Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of a piece of tulle net included in the device according to the present invention; Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of the lower part of the device according to the present invention, the tulle net being mounted on the jacket-shaped element by means of the ring; Fig. 5 shows a side view of a second embodiment of a shell-shaped element included in the device according to the present invention; Fig. 6 shows a perspective view of a rubber band included in the second embodiment of the device according to the present invention; Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of a piece of tulle net included in the second embodiment of the device according to the present invention; Fig. 8 shows a perspective view of the lower part of the second embodiment of the device according to the present W ß 20 25 30 35 534 23 3, wherein the tulle net is mounted on the jacket-shaped element by means of the rubber cord; Fig. 9 shows a perspective view of a lower part of a shell-shaped element which is included in a third embodiment of the device according to the present invention; Fig. 10 shows a perspective view of a screen included in the third embodiment of the device according to the present invention; Fig. 11 shows a perspective view of a lower part of the third embodiment of the device according to the present invention, the screen being mounted on the jacket-shaped element; and Fig. 12 shows a perspective view of two devices according to the present invention, wherein ongoing germination in the devices is shown schematically.
    Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments of the Invention The jacket-shaped element 1 shown in Fig. 1 is included in the device according to the present invention and consists in principle of a transparent bottle without a bottom. In the area of the lower end of the jacket-shaped element 1 there is thus a first opening 2. The jacket-shaped element 1 is furthermore formed with an external first thread 3 in connection with the lower end of the element 1.
    In the area of the upper end of the element 1 a tapered portion 5 is formed, which has a free end defining a second opening 7 with an external second thread 9. The element 1 has a collar 10 which is located axially below the second thread 9 but in connection to this. The element 1 defines a space which continuously extends between two openings 2, 7 of different sizes. Preferably, the whole element 1 is not cylindrical, however, it seems advantageous that the element 1 is substantially cylindrical in the region of its lower half. An upper part of the element 1 preferably has a shape tapered towards the second opening 7.
    Fig. 2 shows a ring 11 which is included in the device according to the present invention. The ring 11 generally has a circular-cylindrical shape and is provided with an internal thread 12, which is intended to cooperate with the external first thread 3, i.e. the ring 11 can be threaded on the lower end of the element 1.
    Fig. 3 shows a piece of fine-mesh tulle net 15, which preferably has a substantially circular shape in plan view. It has been empirically shown that the tulle works excellently in the device according to the present invention. In principle, fine-mesh tulle is necessary in order to be able to retain even smaller seeds such as alfalfa in the device according to the present invention. For exemplary and non-limiting purposes, fine mesh in this context means a mesh size of 1-1.3 mm. The thickness of the tulle net 15 is preferably of the order of 0.15-0.2 mm. If the device according to the present invention is not to be used for alfalfa seeds, larger mesh sizes of the tulle net 15 are conceivable.
    Fig. 4 shows a lower part of the device 1 according to the present invention, wherein the tulle net 15 is applied to the lower end of the element 1. This is done by threading the tulle net 15 over the first opening 2 of the element 1 and bringing it into abutment against the outside of the element 1 in connection with the first opening 2. Then the ring 11 is threaded on the lower end of the element 1, i.e. the outer first thread 3 of the element 1 engages the inner thread 12 of the ring 11.
    By appropriate tightening of the ring 11, the existing tulle net 15 between the threads 3 and 12 is fixed over the first opening of the element 1. In this context it should be emphasized that the applied tulle net 15 does not generate any spaces where residual water can accumulate and in addition extremely good conditions are obtained for gas exchange by the tulle net 15 generating only an extremely low air resistance.
    Tulle has proven to be extremely suitable in the current context. The tulle can be cleaned and reused for 1-5 germination kits. In case of obvious tanning of the tulle, ie. when it is encumbered with residues from previous seedlings that are difficult to remove, the tulle net 15 is replaced and replaced with a new tulle net 15. 10 ß 20 25 30 35 534 23 Figs. 5-8 show a first alternative embodiment of the device according to the present invention, wherein a jacket-shaped element 101 included in the device basically consists of a transparent bottle without a bottom. In the area of the lower end of the jacket-shaped element 101 there is thus a first opening 102. The jacket-shaped element 101 is furthermore formed with an external groove 103 in connection with the lower end of the element 101. According to the embodiment shown, the groove 103 extends around the entire outer circumference of the element 101.
    In the case of the upper part of the element 101, it is designed in a manner corresponding to the element 1 described above, so reference is made to the part of the description above which relates to the upper part of the element 1.
    The same reference numerals have been used for the upper part for both embodiments.
    A rubber band 111 shown in Fig. 6 is included in the first alternative embodiment. Within the scope of the present invention, it is conceivable that as an alternative to the rubber band 111, other types of elastic bands are used.
    The tulle net 15 shown in Fig. 7 is in principle identical to the tulle net according to Fig. 3 and has therefore been given the same reference numeral. This means that reference is made to what has been said above with regard to the specification of the tulle net 15.
    Fig. 8 shows how the tulle net 15 is applied to a lower part of the jacket-shaped element 101 according to the present invention. This is done by threading the tulle net 15 over the first opening 102 of the element 101 and bringing it into abutment against the outside of the element 101 adjacent the first opening 102. Thereafter, the rubber cord 111 is applied in the groove 103 and the tulle net 15 is clamped over the first opening 102.
    Figs. 9-11 show parts of a second alternative embodiment of the device according to the present invention.
    Fig. 9 shows a lower part of a jacket-shaped element 201, which is provided with a first opening 202 at the bottom. In connection with the first opening 202, an external thread-like engaging member 203 is arranged on the jacket-shaped element 1. 10 ß 20 25 30 35 534 23 Fig. 10 shows a screen 214, which comprises a ring 211 with an internal thread-like engaging member 212 and a net 215, preferably of metal or plastic, at one axial end of the ring 211. By co-operation between the engaging means 203, 212, the screen 214 can be detachably mounted on the lower end of the casing-shaped element 201. As for the mesh size of the net 215, it should be of the order of 1-1.3 mm if alfalfa is to be germinated. The net is preferably of metal and very thin, i.e. with a wire thickness in the range of 0.1-0.5 mm, preferably of the order of 0.25 mm.
    In the case of parameter relations for the shell-shaped element 1; 101; 201 the following can be said. According to an empirically preferred embodiment, the height H should be about three (3) times the diameter D1 of the first opening 2; 102; 202, see Fig. 1, i.e. 3xD1 = H. At least the height H should be greater than or equal to twice the diameter D1, ie. H 2 2xD1. In this context, it should be emphasized that there should be a space left in the device according to the present invention, ie. within the height H, above the growth / the sprouts that are under germination. Through this space, oxygen can be added to the sprouts.
    The shell-shaped element 1; 101; 201 should have a substantially cylindrical shape from the first opening 2; 102; 202 and in the direction of the second opening 7 a distance of about 2/3 of the height H. The remaining part of the height, the shell-shaped element 1 should taper continuously towards the second opening 7, 101; 201 be substantially cylindrical from the collar 10 to the second opening 7. Generally, the tapered portion of it 101; 201 conical shape.
    The diameter D1 of the first opening 2; 102; 202, however, the shell-shaped element 1 should; shell-shaped element 1; be about four (4) times the diameter D2 of the second opening 7, i.e. 4xD2 ~ D1.
    Generally applies to all of the 101 described above; 201 This facilitates cleaning of embodiments that the jacket-shaped element 1; has a substantially smooth inside. the mantle-shaped element 1, which is important in germination. In addition, it is easy to harvest the obtained sprouts as these can not get stuck in protruding details.
    N ß 20 25 30 35 534 23 A substantially smooth inside also means that deposits do not stick to the inside. The smooth inside also promotes gas exchange as the air resistance is reduced and there are no spaces where the air can "get stuck".
    When germinated by means of a device according to the present invention, it is conveniently carried out in the following manner.
    When soaking the sprouts, a cork is screwed onto the second opening 7 and the jacket-shaped element 1; 101; 201 is placed on a base with the second opening 7 facing the base. Sprouts are added via the first opening 2; 102; 202. After soaking overnight, a net 15 is applied; 215,102; emptied through the first opening. Rinse a couple of times under running water so that the water is clear. Turn the shell-shaped element 1; 101; 201 so that the first opening 2; 102; 202 comes down, unscrew the cap on the second opening 7 and rinse down the sprouts that may have stuck higher up on the jacket-shaped element 1; 101; 201 inside so that they are placed on the net 15; 215. Preferably, the shell-shaped element 1 can now; 101; 201 with the net 15; 215 is hung on a hook on the wall above the sink. This is illustrated in Fig. Above the first opening 2; 202 and the excess water 12 where two jacket-shaped elements 1 are suspended on hooks K by means of straps R which are arranged under a respective collar C of the jacket-shaped element 1. In this connection it should be emphasized that in the position shown in Fig. 12 free air exchange is obtained through the devices according to the present invention. Since the devices are preferably hung above a sink, water which is discharged from the devices flows directly into the sink. The suspension in Fig. Also requires little space. 12 shown After 24 hours, water is filled into a separate vessel.
    The device according to the present invention is taken down from the wall and dipped into the separate vessel so that the water covers the sprouts. The sprout mass is loosened in the water so that all the sprouts get wet. The device is hung back on the wall and germination continues. The procedure described above is repeated morning and evening until the germination is complete, which takes about 2 days for mung beans and lentils. Alfalfa sprouts take a little longer.
    W Ü 20 25 30 35 534 23 In empirical tests during germination with a device according to the present invention according to the embodiment in Figs. 5-8, an elevated temperature of 2.5-3 ° C has been noted among the sprouts compared to the temperature outside the device.
    In connection with the germination, it has been noted that a mist forms in the space above the germs. It is assumed that this mist consists of water vapor and indicates an elevated relative humidity in the mantle-shaped element 1; 101; 201, this elevated relative humidity appearing to be positive for germination.
    During germination, the sprouts emit i.a. C02 which is heavier than air and which also has a general bactericidal effect, which is assumed to be positive for preventing mold infestation on the sprouts.
    The elevated temperature among the sprouts, compared to the temperature outside the device, promotes the gas exchange which takes into account the principles of thermodynamics.
    When the sprouts are ready to be harvested, the net 15 is removed; 215 from the first opening and the sprouts are poured into a storage vessel which is preferably stored in a refrigerator. Network 15; 215 is cleaned and reused if the same can be cleaned. If this cannot be done, this applies above all to the tulle net 15, change 101; 201 and the other parts included in the device are cleaned out while waiting for the next net. Also the shell-shaped element 1; germination.
    In this context, it should be noted that the device according to the present invention defines an interior space which extends continuously between the first opening 2; 102; 202 and the second opening 7. No separating / dividing elements of the intermediate material layer type are present between the first opening 2; 102; 202 and the second opening 7.
    Conceivable modifications of the invention In the embodiments described above, the shell-shaped element 1 comprises; 101; 201 partly a cylindrical part partly a part tapered towards the second opening 7. Within the scope of the present invention, however, it is conceivable that the shell-shaped element is substantially cylindrical along the entire 10 ß 20 25 534 23 9 its height H, however, a weak conicity of the "cylinder" can be advantageous as it enables stacking of the shell-shaped elements in each other at e.g. transport. Thus, according to the broadest concept of the invention, the diameter D2 is substantially equal to the diameter D1. In addition, the diameter D2 can advantageously be reduced continuously down to 1/4 of the diameter D1. It should also be noted that in the above-described embodiments of the shell-shaped elements, the "cylindrical" part may have a slight conicity in order to enable stacking of the shell-shaped elements in each other.
    In this context, weak conicity is to be understood to mean a conicity which hardly differs from the cylindrical shape.
    In the embodiments described above, a net 15 has been used; 215 to cover the first opening 2; 102; 202 of 101: 201. Within the scope of the present invention, however, it is conceivable to use the shell-shaped element 1; other thin, perforated materials that exhibit a high degree of water and air permeability. The thickness of the material is preferably in the range 0.1-1 mm.
    In the embodiments described above, various methods have been used to secure the net 15; 215 over the first opening 2 of the shell-shaped element; 102; 202. The methods shown above are examples only. Thus, alternative ways of anchoring the net are conceivable, in which case snap fasteners and clamping rings can be mentioned for exemplary purposes.
    权利要求:
    Claims (7)
    [1]
    An apparatus for growing sprouts, the apparatus comprising an element (1; 101; 201) having opposite first and second openings (2, 7; 102, 7; 202, 7), a water and air permeable material layer (15: 215 ), wherein the material layer (15: 215) can be detachably mounted on the element (1; 101; 201) so that it covers the first opening (2; 102; 202) of the element (1; 201), that the water- and air-permeable material layer (15 : 215) has a screen and / or net structure, that the element (1; 101; 201) is shell-shaped and extends continuously between the first 102, 7; 202, 7), that the height (H) of the shell-shaped element (1; 101; 201) is at least equal to twice the diameter (01) of the first opening (2; 102; 202), i.e. H 2 2D1, characterized in that the shell-shaped element (1: 101; 201) has a tapered shape towards the second opening (7), and that the diameter (D1) of the first opening is at least twice as large as the diameter D1 2 2xD2. 101; and the second apertures (2, 7; (D2) for the second aperture, i.e.
    [2]
    Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the second opening (7) is closable by means of a cork.
    [3]
    Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the shell-shaped element (1: 101; 201) comprises a substantially cylindrical portion.
    [4]
    Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the material consists of a tulle net (15).
    [5]
    Device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the material consists of a screen or a net of metal or plastic.
    [6]
    Device according to claim 4, characterized in that it comprises a ring (11) with an internal thread (12), that an external first thread is arranged in connection with the first opening (2), and that the tulle net (15) is clamped over the second opening (2) by a part of the tulle net (15) being clamped between the ring (11) and the jacket-shaped element (1).
    [7]
    Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises an internally threaded cap, that a second external thread (9) is arranged in connection with the second opening (7), and that the cap is intended to be dismountably mounted over the second opening (7) to close it.
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