Camel milk protein separation equipment and process thereof
By utilizing camel milk protein separation equipment and processes, and employing the combination of insert plates and slots, along with elastic components, the problem of casein clogging the filter components has been solved. This achieves efficient separation of camel milk protein and replaceable sieves, preventing casein adhesion.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XINJIANG NALA BENYUAN DAIRY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
At the isoelectric point, casein in camel milk clogs the filter components, resulting in reduced protein separation efficiency.
The camel milk protein separation equipment, which consists of components such as a separation tank, baffles, flow pipes, sieves, and insert plates, stirs the camel milk to the isoelectric point by a stirring component, and then uses the cooperation of insert plates and slots to separate casein and whey protein. The elastic component scrapes the inner wall of the separation tank to prevent casein from adhering.
It achieves continuous separation of casein and whey protein, avoids casein clogging the filter components, improves the efficiency of camel milk protein separation, and allows for easy replacement of the sieve and scraping of camel milk from the inner wall of the separation tank.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of protein separation technology, and specifically relates to a camel milk protein separation device and process. Background Technology
[0002] Camel milk is the milk produced by the Bactrian camel, an animal belonging to the camel family. Camel milk is rich in minerals, proteins, and trace elements, and contains both whey protein and casein.
[0003] When camel milk is at its isoelectric point, casein will clog the filter components when separating casein and whey protein using a filter element. At this point, the filter element cannot continue to separate casein and whey protein, thus reducing the efficiency of camel milk protein separation.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a camel milk protein separation device and process to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a camel milk protein separation device and process, thereby resolving the issues raised in the background section.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a camel milk protein separation device, comprising: a separation tank for separating casein from camel milk protein; a partition plate located inside the separation tank, wherein camel milk protein is fed into the top of the partition plate through an inlet for dividing the separation tank; a flow pipe, wherein multiple flow pipes are arranged equidistantly in a ring on the surface of the partition plate; a sieve barrel spirally installed at the bottom of the flow pipe for collecting casein; and an insert plate horizontally inserted into the top of the flow pipe. The separation tank uses a stirring component to stir the camel milk protein to be separated and discharges whey protein through a discharge port.
[0007] Furthermore, the outer circumference of the separation tank is provided with a plurality of first side grooves, and a slot is provided at the top of the first side groove. The slot corresponds to the flow pipe, and the insert plate is horizontally inserted into the slot. The outer end of the insert plate is connected to the sealing plate by a bent plate to block the first side groove.
[0008] Furthermore, the stirring component includes: a cross, a driving element, vertical rods, and a bottom block; the driving element is provided at the center of the top surface of the separation tank, the cross is located inside the separation tank, and the center of the top surface of the cross is connected to the output end of the driving element. Vertical rods are connected to the bottom surfaces of the four ends of the cross, and bottom blocks are connected to the bottom ends of the vertical rods. The bottom surface of the bottom block does not contact the top surface of the partition.
[0009] Furthermore, two rotating rods are vertically inserted into the surface of the base block, and multiple insert rods are horizontally inserted into the surface of the rotating rods. Nuts are screwed onto the inner end of the insert rods, and scrapers are connected to the outer end of the insert rods. The multiple scrapers are connected by elastic strips.
[0010] Furthermore, a circular plate is fixed to the surface of the insertion rod, and the nut cooperates with the circular plate to lock the insertion rod.
[0011] Furthermore, the bottom of the base block is held by an elastic part, and a protrusion is fixed on the bottom of the outer side of the rotating rod. The surface of the base block is provided with a hole corresponding to the rotating rod, and a second side groove corresponding to the protrusion is opened on the surface of the hole.
[0012] Furthermore, the insertion hole is provided with an annular groove, and the protruding strip is inserted into the annular groove through the second side groove. The elastic part includes: an inner strip, a bent rod, a frame plate, and an elastic element. The annular groove is provided with an inner strip, and two bent rods are fixed on both sides of the inner strip. The ends of the bent rods are movably inserted with a frame plate. The side of the inner strip is connected to the frame plate by an elastic element for clamping the protruding strip.
[0013] Furthermore, the bottom end of the convex strip is set as an arc surface, and the top of the frame plate is provided with a chamfered surface.
[0014] Furthermore, a protrusion is provided at the center of the inner side of the frame plate, and grooves are provided on both sides of the protrusion, with the protrusion engaging inside the grooves.
[0015] The present invention also provides a camel milk protein separation process, wherein the process utilizes the camel milk protein separation equipment described above and includes the following steps: S1. The screen barrel enters the bottom of the partition through the first side groove, and the top of the screen barrel is spirally connected to the bottom of the flow pipe. The top of the screen barrel is connected to the top of the partition through the flow pipe. S2. Insert the insert plate horizontally into the slot. Use the sealing plate to block the first side slot. Pass the camel milk to be separated into the separation tank through the feed port. Since the insert plate blocks the top of the flow pipe, the camel milk accumulates at the top of the partition. Then, the acid solution is passed into the separation tank through the feed port so that the camel milk in the separation tank reaches the isoelectric point. S3. Start the stirring component to stir the camel milk at the top of the baffle. The stirring component causes the camel milk to undergo centrifugation inside the separation tank, so that the camel milk and acidic solution are fully mixed. Stop the stirring component and the casein and whey protein are separated. S4. Slowly pull out the insert plate. At this time, the insert plate blocks the outer side of the slot. The insert plate can no longer block the top of the flow tube. Casein and whey protein enter the screen barrel through the flow tube. The screen barrel filters the casein in the whey protein. The whey protein flows through the screen barrel to the bottom of the partition. At this time, the whey protein is discharged from the separation tank through the discharge port, completing the separation of camel milk protein.
[0016] The technical effects and advantages of this invention are as follows: 1. This invention facilitates the sequential filtering of casein from whey protein by multiple sieves through the interlocking of insert plates and slots, ensuring the continuous separation of whey protein and casein, while also allowing for the replacement of the sieve at the bottom of the flow tube.
[0017] 2. The present invention can easily lock the bottom end of the rotating rod into the insertion hole of the bottom block through the elastic part. The rotating rod and the elastic strip on the outer end of the insertion rod can also be replaced at any time through the feed port. The rotating elastic strip cooperates to scrape the camel milk on the inner wall of the separation tank, preventing the casein in the camel milk from adhering to the inner wall of the separation tank.
[0018] 3. The present invention facilitates the two frame plates to clamp the bottom of the rotating rod by means of the elastic force of the elastic element, and the rotating elastic strip makes the rotating rod rotate inside the insertion hole during the scraping of the inner side wall of the separation tank, so that the side of the elastic strip is always in contact with the inner side wall of the separation tank. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the camel milk protein separation device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the separation tank according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring component at the top of the partition in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the correspondence between the slot and the partition in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the insertion plate connecting the sealing plate using a bent plate according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating rod being inserted into the socket according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of two bracket clamping protrusions in an embodiment of the present invention; In the diagram: 1. Separator; 101. Inlet; 102. Outlet; 103. Slot; 2. Baffle; 3. Flow pipe; 4. Screen barrel; 5. Insert plate; 6. First side groove; 7. Sealing plate; 8. Cross; 9. Drive component; 10. Vertical rod; 11. Bottom block; 111. Second side groove; 12. Rotating rod; 13. Insert rod; 14. Scraper; 15. Elastic strip; 16. Circular plate; 17. Raised strip; 171. Groove; 18. Inner strip; 19. Bent rod; 20. Frame plate; 21. Elastic component; 22. Chamfered surface. Detailed Implementation
[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments. Example 1
[0021] This invention provides a camel milk protein separation device, such as...Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the system includes: a separation tank 1, a baffle plate 2, a flow pipe 3, a sieve barrel 4, and an insert plate 5. The separation tank 1 has a cylindrical shape, with an inlet 101 on the top surface and a discharge port 102 at the center of the bottom. The baffle plate 2 is installed inside the separation tank 1, and a stirring component for stirring camel milk is installed on the top of the baffle plate 2. The camel milk is fed into the separation tank 1 through the inlet 101. Multiple flow pipes 3 are evenly arranged on the surface of the baffle plate 2. At this time, the top of the sieve barrel 4 is spirally sleeved on the bottom of the flow pipe 3. The sieve barrel 4 is a cylindrical screen that filters casein from whey protein. The insert plate 5 is horizontally inserted into the slot 103, and the curved plate at the outer end of the insert plate 5 blocks the slot 103. At this time, the curved plate blocks the first side groove 6 with the sealing plate 7. Multiple first side grooves 6 correspond one-to-one with multiple sieve barrels 4.
[0022] Specifically, the sieve barrel 4 enters the bottom of the partition 2 through the first side groove 6, and the top of the sieve barrel 4 is spirally connected to the bottom of the flow pipe 3. The top of the sieve barrel 4 is connected to the top of the partition 2 through the flow pipe 3. The insert plate 5 is horizontally inserted into the slot 103, and the curved plate uses the sealing plate 7 to block the first side groove 6. The camel milk to be separated is introduced into the separation tank 1 through the feed port 101. Since the insert plate 5 blocks the top of the flow pipe 3, the camel milk accumulates at the top of the partition 2, and an acidic solution is introduced into the separation tank 1 through the feed port 101, so that the pH value of the camel milk in the separation tank 1 is 4.6, which is the isoelectric point of the camel milk, and the temperature inside the separation tank 1 is adjusted to 4°C.
[0023] Start the stirring unit to stir the camel milk at the top of the baffle 2. The stirring unit causes the camel milk to undergo centrifugal action inside the separation tank 1, so that the camel milk and acidic solution are fully mixed. Stop the stirring unit, and the casein and whey protein are separated.
[0024] Slowly pull out the insert plate 5. At this time, the insert plate 5 blocks the outer side of the slot 103. The insert plate 5 cannot block the top of the flow tube 3. Casein and whey protein enter the sieve tank 4 through the flow tube 3. The sieve tank 4 filters the casein in the whey protein. The whey protein flows through the sieve tank 4 to the bottom of the partition 2. At this time, the whey protein is discharged from the separation tank 1 through the discharge port 102. Then the whey protein is processed in the next step.
[0025] While waiting for casein to clog the sieve barrel 4, reinsert the insert plate 5 into the slot 103, pull out another insert plate 5, and continue filtering casein from whey protein using the new sieve barrel 4. Repeat the above process until the camel milk at the top of the partition 2 has completely passed through the flow tube 3. Then, pull the insert plate 5 out of the slot 103. The moving insert plate 5 uses the bending plate to separate the sealing plate 7 from the side groove. Remove the sieve barrel 4 from the bottom of the flow tube 3 through the side groove to complete the separation of camel milk protein.
[0026] In this embodiment, the insertion plate 5 and the slot 103 are connected and interlocked to facilitate the sequential filtering of casein from whey protein by multiple sieve barrels 4, ensuring the continuous separation of whey protein and casein, and also allowing the sieve barrel 4 at the bottom of the flow tube 3 to be replaced.
[0027] To ensure thorough mixing of camel milk and the acidic solution, a stirring device is used to agitate the camel milk. Figures 1 to 3 In the process, the stirring components include: cross 8, drive component 9, vertical rod 10 and bottom block 11. The drive component 9 is a drive motor. The drive component 9 is located at the center of the top surface of the separation tank 1. The cross 8 is located inside the separation tank 1, and the center of the top surface of the cross 8 is connected to the output end of the drive component 9. The bottom surfaces of the four ends of the cross 8 are all connected to the vertical rod 10. The bottom end of the vertical rod 10 is connected to the bottom block 11. The bottom surface of the bottom block 11 does not contact the top surface of the partition 2.
[0028] Two rotating rods 12 are vertically inserted into the surface of the base block 11. Multiple insert rods 13 are horizontally inserted into the surface of the rotating rods 12. Nuts are screwed onto the inner end of the insert rods 13. Scrapers 14 are connected to the outer end of the insert rods 13. Multiple scrapers 14 are connected by elastic strips 15. A circular plate 16 is fixed to the surface of the insert rods 13. The nuts cooperate with the circular plate 16 to lock the insert rods 13.
[0029] Specifically, the insertion rod 13 is horizontally inserted through the rotating rod 12 until the circular plate 16 is attached to the surface of the rotating rod 12. The insertion rod 13 is locked to the surface of the rotating rod 12 by the screw engagement of the nut and the inner end of the insertion rod 13. Multiple horizontally arranged insertion rods 13 are pulled by scraper strips 14 to stretch the elastic strips 15, and the scraper strips 14 at the outer ends of multiple insertion rods 13 are connected by elastic strips 15 made of soft material, and the elastic strips 15 are in a taut state.
[0030] The rotating rod 12 is vertically inserted into the insertion hole of the bottom block 11. At this time, the bottom block 11 uses the elastic part to clamp the two rotating rods 12, and the outer side of the elastic strip 15 is attached to the inner wall of the separation tank 1.
[0031] Start the drive unit 9. The output end of the drive unit 9 causes the cross 8 to rotate inside the separation tank 1. The rotating cross 8 uses the vertical rod 10 to make the bottom block 11 rotate on the top of the partition 2. The bottom block 11 uses the rotating rod 12 to make the insert rod 13 drive the scraper 14 and the elastic strip 15 to rotate synchronously. The rotating vertical rod 10, the rotating rod 12 and the multiple insert rods 13 stir the camel milk inside the separation tank 1.
[0032] In this embodiment, the bottom end of the rotating rod 12 can be easily locked inside the insertion hole of the bottom block 11 through the elastic part. The elastic strip 15 on the outer end of the rotating rod 12 and the insertion rod 13 can also be replaced at any time through the feed port 101. The rotating elastic strip 15 cooperates to scrape the camel milk on the inner wall of the separation tank 1, so as to prevent the casein in the camel milk from adhering to the inner wall of the separation tank 1.
[0033] In order to allow the bottom end of the rotating rod 12 to be inserted into the bottom block 11, the rotating rod 12 is clamped by the elastic part. Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the design, the bottom of the rotating rod 12 is held in place by an elastic part inside the base block 11. A protruding strip 17 is fixed to the bottom of the outer side of the rotating rod 12. The surface of the base block 11 is provided with a corresponding insertion hole for the rotating rod 12, and a second side groove 111 corresponding to the protruding strip 17 is opened on the surface of the insertion hole. The elastic part includes: an inner strip 18, a bent rod 19, a frame plate 20, and an elastic element 21, which is a spring. The inner strip 18 is provided inside the annular groove. Two bent rods 19 are fixed on both sides of the inner strip 18, and the frame plate 20 is movably inserted into the end of the bent rod 19. The frame plate 20 is connected to the side of the inner strip 18 by the elastic element 21 for holding the protruding strip 17. The bottom end of the protruding strip 17 is set as an arc surface, and the top of the frame plate 20 is provided with a chamfered surface 22. A protrusion is provided at the center of the inner side of the frame plate 20, and grooves 171 are provided on both sides of the protruding strip 17. The protrusion is engaged in the groove 171.
[0034] Specifically, the rotating rod 12 is vertically inserted into the insertion hole. The protrusion 17 on the surface of the rotating rod 12 is inserted into the annular groove through the second side groove 111. The arc-shaped surface at the bottom of the protrusion 17 contacts the chamfered surfaces 22 of the two support plates 20. The downward-moving protrusion 17 uses the chamfered surfaces 22 to separate the two support plates 20. The support plates 20 slide on the surface of the bent rod 19, that is, the support plates 20 move inside the annular groove. The moving support plates 20 cooperate to press the elastic element 21 on the surface of the bent rod 19 until the side of the protrusion 17 fits against the inner side of the support plate 20. The rotating rod 12 drives the protrusion 17 to continue to move downward until the groove 171 of the protrusion 17 corresponds to the protrusion on the inner side of the support plate 20. The elastic force of the elastic element 21 makes the protrusion 17 snap into the groove 171, thus clamping the rotating rod 12.
[0035] The rotating base 11 uses the rotating rod 12 to make the elastic strip 15 move on the inner wall of the separation tank 1. The sliding friction between the separation tank 1 and the elastic strip 15 makes the rotating rod 12 rotate inside the insertion hole. The rotating rod 12 uses the protruding strip 17 to make the frame plate 20 slide on the surface of the bent rod 19.
[0036] In this embodiment, the elastic force of the elastic element 21 facilitates the two frame plates 20 to clamp the bottom end of the rotating rod 12, and the rotating elastic strip 15 causes the rotating rod 12 to rotate inside the insertion hole during the scraping of the inner wall of the separation tank 1, so that the side of the elastic strip 15 is always in contact with the inner wall of the separation tank 1. Example 2
[0037] This invention also provides a camel milk protein separation process, referring to... Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the process utilizes the camel milk protein separation equipment described above and includes the following steps: S1. The sieve barrel 4 enters the bottom of the partition plate 2 through the first side groove 6, and the top of the sieve barrel 4 is spirally connected to the bottom of the flow pipe 3. The top of the sieve barrel 4 is connected to the top of the partition plate 2 through the flow pipe 3.
[0038] S2. Insert the insert plate 5 horizontally into the slot 103. Use the sealing plate 7 to block the first side slot 6. Pass the camel milk to be separated into the separation tank 1 through the feed port 101. Since the insert plate 5 blocks the top of the flow pipe 3, the camel milk accumulates at the top of the partition 2 and is fed into the separation tank 1 through the feed port 101, so that the camel milk in the separation tank 1 reaches the isoelectric point.
[0039] S3. Start the stirring component to stir the camel milk on top of the baffle 2. The stirring component causes the camel milk to undergo centrifugal action inside the separation tank 1, so that the camel milk and acidic solution are fully mixed. Stop the stirring component and the casein and whey protein are separated.
[0040] S4. Slowly pull out the insert plate 5. At this time, the insert plate 5 blocks the outer side of the slot 103. The insert plate 5 cannot block the top of the flow tube 3. Casein and whey protein enter the sieve barrel 4 through the flow tube 3. The sieve barrel 4 filters the casein in the whey protein. The whey protein flows through the sieve barrel 4 to the bottom of the partition 2. At this time, the whey protein is discharged from the separation tank 1 through the discharge port 102, completing the separation of camel milk protein.
[0041] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it.
Claims
1. A camel milk protein separation device, characterized in that, include: Separation tank (1) is used to separate casein from camel milk protein; The partition (2) is located inside the separation tank (1). Camel milk protein is introduced into the top of the partition (2) through the feed inlet (101) to divide the separation tank (1). Flow tubes (3), multiple flow tubes (3) are arranged in a ring at equal intervals on the surface of partition (2); The sieve barrel (4) is spirally installed at the bottom of the flow tube (3) for collecting casein; The insert plate (5) is horizontally inserted into the top of the flow tube (3), and the separation tank (1) uses the stirring component to stir the camel milk protein to be separated and discharges the whey protein through the discharge port (102).
2. The camel milk protein separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The separation tank (1) has multiple first side grooves (6) on its outer circumference. The top of the first side groove (6) is provided with a slot (103). The slot (103) corresponds to the flow pipe (3), and the insert plate (5) is horizontally inserted into the slot (103). The outer end of the insert plate (5) is connected to the sealing plate (7) by a bent plate to block the first side groove (6).
3. The camel milk protein separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring component includes: a cross (8), a drive (9), a vertical rod (10), and a bottom block (11). A drive unit (9) is provided at the center of the top surface of the separation tank (1). The cross (8) is located inside the separation tank (1), and the center of the top surface of the cross (8) is connected to the output end of the drive unit (9). The bottom surfaces of the four ends of the cross (8) are all connected to vertical rods (10). The bottom end of the vertical rod (10) is connected to a bottom block (11). The bottom surface of the bottom block (11) does not contact the top surface of the partition (2).
4. The camel milk protein separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two rotating rods (12) are vertically inserted into the surface of the base block (11). Multiple insert rods (13) are horizontally inserted into the surface of the rotating rods (12). A nut is screwed onto the inner end of the insert rod (13), and a scraper (14) is connected to the outer end of the insert rod (13). The multiple scrapers (14) are connected by an elastic strip (15).
5. The camel milk protein separation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A circular plate (16) is fixed to the surface of the insertion rod (13), and the nut cooperates with the circular plate (16) to lock the insertion rod (13).
6. The camel milk protein separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom block (11) uses an elastic part to hold the bottom of the rotating rod (12) inside. A protrusion (17) is fixed on the bottom of the outer side of the rotating rod (12). The bottom block (11) has a corresponding insertion hole for the rotating rod (12) on its surface, and a second side groove (111) corresponding to the protrusion (17) is opened on the surface of the insertion hole.
7. The camel milk protein separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The insertion hole is provided with an annular groove, and the protruding strip (17) is inserted into the annular groove through the second side groove (111). The elastic part includes: inner strip (18), bent rod (19), frame plate (20) and elastic element (21). The annular groove is provided with an inner strip (18), and two bent rods (19) are fixed on both sides of the inner strip (18). The end of the bent rod (19) is movably inserted with a frame plate (20). The side of the inner strip (18) is connected to the frame plate (20) by an elastic element (21) for clamping the protruding strip (17).
8. The camel milk protein separation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom end of the protrusion (17) is set as an arc surface, and the top of the frame plate (20) is provided with a chamfered surface (22).
9. The camel milk protein separation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A protrusion is provided at the center of the inner side of the frame plate (20), and grooves (171) are provided on both sides of the protrusion strip (17), with the protrusion engaging inside the groove (171).
10. A camel milk protein separation process, characterized in that: The process using the camel milk protein separation equipment of claim 2 includes the following steps: S1. The sieve barrel (4) enters the bottom of the partition (2) through the first side groove (6), and the top of the sieve barrel (4) is spirally connected to the bottom of the flow pipe (3). The top of the sieve barrel (4) is connected to the top of the partition (2) through the flow pipe (3). S2. Insert the insert plate (5) horizontally into the slot (103). Use the sealing plate (7) to block the first side slot (6). Pass the camel milk to be separated into the separation tank (1) through the feed port (101). Since the insert plate (5) blocks the top of the flow pipe (3), the camel milk accumulates at the top of the partition plate (2) and passes an acidic solution into the separation tank (1) through the feed port (101) so that the camel milk in the separation tank (1) reaches the isoelectric point. S3. Start the stirring component and use the stirring component to stir the camel milk at the top of the baffle (2). The stirring component makes the camel milk centrifuge inside the separation tank (1) so that the camel milk is fully mixed with the acidic solution. Stop the stirring component and the casein and whey protein are separated. S4. Slowly pull out the insert plate (5). At this time, the insert plate (5) blocks the outer side of the slot (103). At this time, the insert plate (5) cannot block the top of the flow tube (3). Casein and whey protein enter the sieve barrel (4) through the flow tube (3). The sieve barrel (4) filters the casein in the whey protein. The whey protein flows through the sieve barrel (4) to the bottom of the partition (2). At this time, the whey protein is discharged from the separation tank (1) through the discharge port (102), completing the separation of camel milk protein.