Egg membrane aqueous solution device and production method using the same

Abstract

The present application discloses a kind of eggshell membrane water solution device and the production method using it, the device includes multiple containers, a liquid supply unit, a heating unit, a condensation recovery unit, a hanging unit, a microwave generating unit and a control unit, multiple the container is used to install different units respectively and is combined in stack mode, to make an eggshell raw material, a clean water and an enzyme in the container inside, heated to 50~70 DEG C for 6~12 hours, water vapor in the process is collected to become recovery water, the recovery water is used to flush the eggshell raw material to wash the water-soluble eggshell membrane remaining on the surface, air extraction and heating to 60~80 DEG C are carried out to reduce pressure concentration, finally using microwave destroys the protein bond of the egg membrane water solution and makes the enzyme inactivation;The foregoing action flow is automated to improve product quality and efficiency, and stack design can also improve the flexibility of configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of eggshell membrane extraction technology, and in particular relates to an eggshell membrane aqueous solution apparatus and a production method using the same. The apparatus integrates processes such as heating fermentation, washing, degassing and concentration into one unit, which can automatically complete the aforementioned processes to produce a high-purity eggshell membrane aqueous solution, thereby significantly improving production quality and efficiency. Background Technology

[0002] Eggs have always been a major source of protein for humans. While the yolk and white are edible, the eggshell is typically discarded as waste or used as fertilizer. However, recent research has revealed numerous uses for eggshells. They consist primarily of an inorganic outer mineral layer and an internal organic matrix. The main component of the outer mineral layer is calcium carbonate, while the organic matrix comprises an inner and outer membrane layer, both composed of protein fiber networks. The total protein content of these membrane layers includes approximately 10% collagen. Collagen is a major component of collagen fibers in connective tissue cells and can be used to make collagen gels to fill corneal wounds and as a skin and tissue replacement product. Furthermore, the remaining eggshells can be composted, used to make cleaning agents, or processed with more sophisticated grinding techniques to produce products like eggshell calcium, a high-quality natural calcium carbonate that can be used as a health food. It is no exaggeration to say that eggs are among the most economically valuable products.

[0003] Therefore, the inventor has proposed an "Eggshell and Egg Membrane Separation System" as described in Taiwan Patent Application No. 1765373, which includes a first cleaning device, a second cleaning device, an eggshell crushing device, a separation device, an egg membrane collecting device, a drying device, and a grinding device. The first and second cleaning devices are arranged adjacent to each other. The second cleaning device continuously replenishes the liquid, which flows to the first cleaning device. The first cleaning device overflows and discharges the wastewater, while also containing a chemical agent or enzyme and clean water for physical and chemical washing of the eggshell and egg membrane. The eggshell is then fed into the eggshell crushing device for further crushing while maintaining their connection. The separation device dries and separates the eggshell and egg membrane. The egg membrane is collected by the egg membrane collecting device and the drying device, heated to obtain dried egg membrane, and the eggshell is collected by the grinding device and ground into small particles. This automated process improves the separation effect and sorting efficiency of the eggshell and egg membrane. However, the aforementioned invention cannot further obtain the required egg membrane aqueous solution or further extract the collagen from the egg membrane. Therefore, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the aforementioned patent, based on years of extensive experience in related industries, the inventor hereby proposes an egg membrane aqueous solution device and a production method using it. Unlike the previous eggshell and egg membrane separation system that only separated the eggshell and egg membrane, this invention integrates heating fermentation, washing, degassing, and concentration processes into one unit, which can automatically complete the aforementioned actions to produce a high-purity egg membrane aqueous solution, greatly improving production quality and efficiency, thereby increasing its commercial value. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus and a production method thereon. The egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus includes a plurality of containers, a liquid supply unit, a heating unit, a coagulation and recovery unit, a hanging unit, a microwave generating unit, and a control unit. The operation method involves placing an eggshell raw material in a basket and suspending it in a container. The container contains clean water and enzymes, which are heated to 50°C to 70°C for 6 to 12 hours. During the process, the water vapor is collected as recycled water, which is used to rinse the eggshell raw material to remove the water-soluble eggshell membrane remaining on the surface. The mixture is then vacuumed and heated to 60°C to 80°C for concentration under reduced pressure. Finally, microwaves are used to break the protein bonds in the egg membrane aqueous solution and deactivate the enzymes. Thus, the aforementioned process can be automated to produce a high-purity egg membrane aqueous solution, significantly improving production quality and efficiency. Furthermore, this design of placing individual units in individual containers and stacking them allows for functional changes according to process requirements, thereby increasing the flexibility of configuration in the process.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus for preparing an eggshell raw material into an egg membrane aqueous solution. The apparatus includes: a plurality of containers arranged in a stacked manner, with a layer on the side wall of the uppermost container, an internal space for holding the eggshell raw material, and a bottom surface with a filtration function; the uppermost container is provided with a cap; a liquid supply unit disposed within the cap, providing the container with clean water and enzymes; a heating unit having a plurality of heating tubes disposed within the layer, used to heat the clean water and enzymes to react with the eggshell raw material, thereby separating the water-soluble eggshell membrane from the eggshell raw material; and a condensation and recovery unit, also disposed within the cap and connected to the liquid supply unit, used to recover the water vapor generated during the heating process and recondense it into recovered water, which can be... The system comprises: a liquid supply unit; a hanging unit located on one side of the container, used for suspending and raising the container or cap for adding or removing eggshell material; a microwave generating unit located on the inner surface of the lower container, used to break down protein bonds in the eggshell aqueous solution and deactivate enzymes; and a control unit electrically connected to the liquid supply unit, the heating unit, the coagulation and recovery unit, the microwave generating unit, and the hanging unit to control the start-up sequence and operating time of these units. This allows for automated completion of the aforementioned process to produce a high-purity eggshell aqueous solution. The liquid supply unit is equipped with multiple spray nozzles spaced apart.

[0006] In one embodiment, the lowest container of the present invention is provided with a drain outlet for discharging the egg membrane aqueous solution. Furthermore, the egg membrane aqueous solution device of the present invention further includes a concentration unit located in another container above the microwave generating unit. This concentration unit is linked to the heating unit for heating and depressurization concentration. The concentration unit also adds silica to the egg membrane aqueous solution, causing insoluble substances in the solution to precipitate to the bottom of the container, resulting in solid-liquid separation. Additionally, the egg membrane aqueous solution device of the present invention further includes an ultraviolet light unit located in another container below the microwave generating unit, which sterilizes the discharged egg membrane aqueous solution by irradiating it with ultraviolet light. Furthermore, the egg membrane aqueous solution device of the present invention has an activated carbon filter layer located in another container below the ultraviolet light unit, with the drain outlet situated on one side of the container where the activated carbon filter layer is located, to remove odors from the egg membrane aqueous solution. The various units mentioned above are installed separately in the container, and they can be installed in a stacking manner during use, which greatly improves the flexibility of their configuration.

[0007] This invention also provides a production method using an egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus, comprising the following steps: adding the eggshell raw material to the container, adding the purified water and the enzyme; heating the container to 50°C–70°C and continuing the reaction for 6–12 hours, collecting the water vapor during the process to form the recycled water; using the recycled water to rinse the eggshell raw material in the container to wash away the residual water-soluble eggshell membrane on the surface of the eggshell raw material, and leaving it in the container; vacuuming and heating to 60°C–80°C for reduced pressure concentration; and using microwaves to break the protein bonds in the egg membrane aqueous solution and to deactivate the enzyme. It should be noted that, in order to improve the quality of the finished product, this invention uses silica to assist in the precipitation of solid insoluble substances in the egg membrane aqueous solution containing the water-soluble eggshell membrane, resulting in solid-liquid separation of the egg membrane aqueous solution; simultaneously, ultraviolet light is used to sterilize the egg membrane aqueous solution, and an activated carbon filter layer is used to remove the odor from the egg membrane aqueous solution. All of these steps can improve the quality of the finished product. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram (a) showing the state during operation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram (II) showing the state during operation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram (III) illustrating the state during operation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram (four) showing the state during operation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram (V) illustrating the state during operation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of an operation method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals: 1-Egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus; 11-Container; 111-Jacket; 112-Containing space; 113-Cap; 114-Drain port; 115-Insoluble matter discharge port; 12-Liquid supply unit; 121-Spray head; 13-Heating unit; 131-Heating tube; 14-Coagulation and recovery unit; 15-Hanging unit; 16-Microwave generating unit; 17-Control unit; 18-Concentration unit; 19-Ultraviolet light unit; 110-Activated carbon filter layer; 2-Eggshell raw material; 3-Egg membrane aqueous solution; 4-Clean water; 5-Enzyme; 6-Recycled water; 7-Silica; S1~S5-Steps. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To ensure a clear understanding of the contents of this invention, please refer to the following description and accompanying drawings.

[0018] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 3-7 and Figure 8 The figures above show a perspective view and a structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, schematic diagrams of various states during operation, and a flowchart of the operation method. As shown in the figures above, the egg membrane aqueous solution device 1 of the present invention can make the egg membrane aqueous solution 3 from an eggshell raw material 2. The egg membrane aqueous solution device 1 includes a plurality of containers 11, a liquid supply unit 12, a heating unit 13, a coagulation and recovery unit 14, a hanging unit 15, a microwave generating unit 16, and a control unit 17.

[0019] The containers 11 are stacked together, with the topmost container 11 having a layer 111 on its side wall and an internal space 112 for holding the eggshell material 2. The bottom of the topmost container 11 has a filtering function, and it is equipped with a lid 113 for complete sealing. It should be noted that the filtering function of the topmost container 11 consists of multiple drainage holes on its surface. The eggshell material 2 can be easily removed by simply opening the bottom of the topmost container 11 after separating it from the other containers 11, making the operation quite convenient.

[0020] The liquid supply unit 12 is disposed inside the cover 113, and the liquid supply unit 12 provides the clean water 4 and enzyme 5 required by the uppermost container 11. It should be noted that the liquid supply unit 12 of the present invention is provided with a plurality of spray heads 121 at intervals.

[0021] The heating unit 13 has a plurality of heating tubes 131 disposed in the interlayer 111, used to heat the clean water 4 and the enzyme 5 inside the uppermost container 11 at about 50 to 70°C, and after 6 to 12 hours, it reacts with the eggshell raw material 2 to separate the water-soluble eggshell membrane 21 in the eggshell raw material 2.

[0022] The condensation recovery unit 14 is also located inside the cover 113 and is connected to the liquid supply unit 12. It is used to recover the water vapor generated during the heating process and re-condense it into recovered water 6, which can be output from the plurality of the spray heads 121 through the liquid supply unit 12.

[0023] The hanging unit 15 is located on one side of the container 11, and the hanging unit 15 is used to suspend the container 11 or the cap 113 for lifting and lowering, so as to add or remove the eggshell material 2. The uppermost container 11 is rinsed by the recycled water provided by the liquid supply unit 12 to wash away the water-soluble eggshell membrane 21 remaining in the eggshell material 2, and flows into the container 11 below to form the eggshell membrane aqueous solution 3.

[0024] The microwave generating unit 16 is located on the inner surface of the other container 11 below. The microwaves generated by the microwave generating unit 16 disrupt the protein bonds in the egg membrane aqueous solution 3. By oscillating the microwaves at 300MHz to 300GHz and a power of 800W to 1000W for 30 to 60 seconds, the peptides OR proteins are decomposed and the enzyme 5 in the egg membrane aqueous solution 3 is inactivated. Therefore, the egg membrane aqueous solution 3 will not continue to react.

[0025] The control unit 17 is electrically connected to the liquid supply unit 12, the heating unit 13, the coagulation and recovery unit 14, the microwave generating unit 16, and the hanging unit 15 to control the start-up sequence and operating time of these units; thereby, the aforementioned action process can be automatically completed to obtain a high-purity egg membrane aqueous solution 3.

[0026] In addition, to improve product quality, the egg membrane aqueous solution device 1 of the present invention specifically includes a concentration unit 18, which is located in another container 11 above the microwave generating unit. The concentration unit 18 is linked to the heating unit 13 to perform heating at 60-80°C and concentration operations by reducing pressure / evacuation to below atmospheric pressure using the chimney effect. Furthermore, the concentration unit 18 adds silica 7 to the egg membrane aqueous solution 3, where the addition of silica 7 involves flocculation and sedimentation in the water. After the silica 7 is added to the water, the colloidal matter of the suspended matter in the water and the dispersed silica 7 particles form flocs under the interaction of molecular forces. During the sedimentation process, they collide and agglomerate with each other, and their size and mass continuously increase, precipitating to the bottom of the water to form flocs. This causes the insoluble matter in the egg membrane aqueous solution 3 to precipitate to the bottom of the container 11, resulting in solid-liquid separation of the egg membrane aqueous solution 3. The bottom of the container 11 is provided with an insoluble matter outlet 115, which is normally plugged to keep it closed. It should be noted that the lowest container 11 is provided with a drain outlet 114 to discharge the egg membrane aqueous solution 3. Furthermore, the egg membrane aqueous solution device 1 of the present invention further includes an ultraviolet light unit 19, located in another container 11 below the microwave generating unit 16, which sterilizes the discharged egg membrane aqueous solution 3 after ultraviolet light irradiation. Moreover, the egg membrane aqueous solution device 1 of the present invention further includes an activated carbon filter layer 110, located in another container 11 below the ultraviolet light unit 19, with the drain outlet 114 located on one side of the container 11 to remove any odor from the egg membrane aqueous solution 3.

[0027] In summary, the production method using the egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus 1 includes the following steps:

[0028] S1: Add the eggshell material 2 to the top container 11 and place it in the container 11, then add the clean water 4 and the enzyme 5.

[0029] S2: Heat the container to 50°C to 70°C and continue the reaction for 6 to 12 hours, collecting the water vapor during the process to form the recycled water 6.

[0030] S3: The recycled water is used to rinse the eggshell material 2 in container 11 to wash away the water-soluble eggshell membrane 21 remaining on the surface of the eggshell material 2, and the material is left in container 11. During the process, silica 7 is used to assist the precipitation of solid insoluble matter in the egg membrane aqueous solution 3 containing the water-soluble eggshell membrane 21, so that the egg membrane aqueous solution 3 undergoes solid-liquid separation.

[0031] S4: Vacuum extraction and heating to 60℃~80℃ for vacuum concentration.

[0032] S5: Microwaves are used to disrupt the protein bonds in the egg membrane aqueous solution 3 and to deactivate enzyme 5. Finally, ultraviolet light is used to sterilize the liquid egg membrane aqueous solution 3 before removal. Before removal, an activated carbon filter layer 110 is used to remove any odor from the egg membrane aqueous solution 3.

[0033] In summary, the egg membrane aqueous solution device 1 of the present invention integrates heating fermentation, washing, degassing and concentration processes into one unit, thus enabling the automated completion of the aforementioned action processes and the production of high-purity egg membrane aqueous solution, thereby improving production quality and efficiency.

[0034] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent or easy changes made by those skilled in the art or those familiar with the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be covered within the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An apparatus for preparing an egg membrane aqueous solution from an eggshell raw material, characterized in that: The egg membrane aqueous solution device includes: Multiple containers are stacked together, and the side wall of the top container has a layer, and the interior of the top container has a space to hold the eggshell material, and its bottom surface has a filtering function. In addition, the top container is provided with a lid. A liquid supply unit is located inside the cap, and the liquid supply unit provides the clean water and enzymes required by the uppermost container; A heating unit having a plurality of heating tubes disposed within the interlayer is used to heat the clean water and the enzyme to react with the eggshell raw material in order to separate the water-soluble eggshell membrane from the eggshell raw material. A condensation recovery unit is also located inside the cover and connected to the liquid supply unit. It is used to recover the water vapor generated during the heating process, re-condense it into recovered water, and output it through the liquid supply unit. A hanging unit is provided on one side of the container, and the hanging unit is used to suspend the container or the cap for lifting and lowering, for adding or removing the eggshell material. The uppermost container suspended in the air is rinsed with the water-soluble eggshell membrane remaining in the eggshell material by the recycled water provided by the liquid supply unit, and flows into the container below to form an aqueous solution of the eggshell membrane. A microwave generating unit is disposed on the inner surface of another container located below. The microwaves generated by this unit disrupt the protein bonds in the egg membrane aqueous solution and deactivate the enzymes in the egg membrane aqueous solution. A control unit, electrically connected to the liquid supply unit, the heating unit, the coagulation and recovery unit, the microwave generating unit, and the hanging unit, controls the start-up sequence and operating time of the liquid supply unit, the heating unit, the coagulation and recovery unit, the microwave generating unit, and the hanging unit; thereby, the aforementioned action process can be automatically completed to obtain a high-purity egg membrane aqueous solution; the aforementioned action process includes: The egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus, the clean water, and the enzyme are provided. Add the eggshell material to the top container, along with the clean water and the enzyme; The uppermost container is heated to 50°C to 70°C and the reaction is continued for 6 to 12 hours. The water vapor during the process is collected to form the recycled water. The recycled water is used to rinse the eggshell material in the top container to wash away the water-soluble eggshell membrane remaining on the surface of the eggshell material, and then left in the top container. Vacuum extraction and heating to 60℃~80℃ for vacuum concentration; and Microwaves are used to disrupt the protein bonds in the egg membrane aqueous solution and to deactivate the enzyme.

2. The egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom container has a drain outlet for draining the aqueous solution of the egg membrane.

3. The egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Furthermore, there is a concentration unit located in another container above the microwave generating unit. This concentration unit is connected to the heating unit to perform heating and depressurization concentration. In addition, the concentration unit adds silica to the egg membrane aqueous solution, causing an insoluble substance in the egg membrane aqueous solution to precipitate to the bottom of the container above the microwave generating unit, thereby causing solid-liquid separation of the egg membrane aqueous solution.

4. The egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus as described in claim 3, characterized in that: Furthermore, there is an ultraviolet light unit located in another container below the microwave generating unit, which sterilizes the discharged egg membrane aqueous solution by irradiating it with ultraviolet light.

5. The egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that: An activated carbon filter layer is disposed in another container below the ultraviolet light unit, and the drain outlet is located on one side of the container below the ultraviolet light unit where the activated carbon filter layer is disposed, in order to remove the odor from the egg membrane aqueous solution.

6. The egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid supply unit is equipped with multiple spray heads at intervals.

7. A production method using an egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus, characterized in that: include: Provides the egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus, the clean water, and the enzyme as described in claim 1; Add the eggshell material to the top container, along with the clean water and the enzyme; The uppermost container is heated to 50°C to 70°C and the reaction is continued for 6 to 12 hours. The water vapor during the process is collected to form the recycled water. The recycled water is used to rinse the eggshell material in the top container to wash away the water-soluble eggshell membrane remaining on the surface of the eggshell material, and then left in the top container. Vacuum extraction and heating to 60℃~80℃ for vacuum concentration; and Microwaves are used to disrupt the protein bonds in the egg membrane aqueous solution and to deactivate the enzyme.

8. The production method using an egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes using silica to assist in the precipitation of solid insoluble substances in the aqueous solution of the egg membrane containing the water-soluble eggshell membrane, thereby causing solid-liquid separation in the aqueous solution of the egg membrane.

9. The production method using an egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes using ultraviolet light to sterilize the egg membrane aqueous solution.

10. The production method using an egg membrane aqueous solution apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes using an activated carbon filter layer to remove the odor from the egg membrane aqueous solution.

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