Apparatus and method for producing organic paste

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for producing an organic slurry. In order to provide an apparatus capable of producing a fine, uniform paste from organic material in a fast processing time, the apparatus comprises: a housing (2) defining a cavity (3); a differential pressure source (35) arranged to provide a pressurized supply of organic material received to the cavity (3); a rotor (7) rotatably arranged within the stator (8) and together defining a gap (11) arranged to communicate with the cavity (3). At least one of the outer surface (9) of the rotor (7) and the inner surface (10) of the stator (8) is provided with at least one of recesses (36) and protrusions (12) for colliding with the organic material to produce an organic paste. The apparatus further comprises a temperature control structure (13) arranged on the stator (8) to bring the organic paste to a predetermined temperature.

Description

[0001] This invention relates to an apparatus and method for producing organic pastes. More specifically, this invention relates to an apparatus and method for producing fine, homogeneous pastes from organic materials, such as animal-based or plant-based materials. Background Technology

[0002] Regarding the processing of organic materials, such as animal or plant-based materials, to obtain, for example, food, several objectives are typically set for the characteristics of the process inputs and the final product. For example, it is often desirable to obtain a highly uniform, nutritionally balanced, and palatable texture, while achieving a high degree of automation and rapid processing times. To this end, many types of mills and mixers are known for use in the food processing industry, where screws and blades of different configurations are used individually or in combination to mix and reduce the particle size of organic materials.

[0003] However, these known solutions typically offer a suboptimal combination of process time and end-product properties, often requiring one to be sacrificed for the other. In other words, applications with high performance requirements for the end product typically necessitate relatively long processing times. The increasing need for further improvements in both of these characteristics drives the development of more refined methods and equipment for processing organic materials. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and to provide an apparatus and method for improving the treatment of organic materials.

[0005] According to a first aspect, an apparatus for producing an organic paste is provided, wherein the apparatus comprises: an inlet having a cavity for receiving organic material; a differential pressure source arranged to provide a pressurized supply of the organic material received in the cavity; a rotor rotatably arranged within a stator, an outer surface of the rotor and an inner surface of the stator together defining a gap, the gap being arranged to communicate with the cavity to receive the pressurized supply of the organic material provided by the differential pressure source, wherein at least one of the outer surface of the rotor and the inner surface of the stator is provided with at least one of a recess and a protrusion for colliding with the organic material to produce the organic paste; a temperature control structure provided by the stator and / or the rotor to control the temperature of the organic material / paste; and an outlet for allowing the organic paste to pass through the apparatus.

[0006] The device may include one or more additional inlets and / or outlets. Inlets / outlets may be located midway along the housing / screw. Inlets / outlets may provide material between the device inlet and outlet (i.e., midway along the process flow). Inlets / outlets may be located midway along the rotor / stator structure. Inlets / outlets may be located between the housing / screw and the rotor / stator structure. Inlets may include a pressurized supply. Outlets may include a pressure source to aid in material discharge. Inlets may be configured to provide a lubricating or viscosity-changing material. Outlets may be configured to remove unwanted gases and / or liquids.

[0007] Raw materials and / or organic pastes can be mixed with other materials.

[0008] The rotor can be tapered / conical. The stator can be tapered accordingly. The rotor can taper inward toward the outlet. A portion of the rotor can be tapered. The remainder of the rotor can be cylindrical. One or more ends of the rotor can be tapered. The rotor can include an axial length less than its lateral width. The rotor / stator structure can include multiple consecutive tapered rotors.

[0009] The rotor may include multiple segments. These segments can move independently. These segments may be detachable / separable from each other. These segments may move at different speeds and / or in different directions of rotation. Two or more segments may include different shapes / sizes / geometries. One or more segments may be tapered. One or more segments may be tapered or cylindrical. One or more segments may be fixed. One or more segments may be removable / reconfigurable.

[0010] The stator may accordingly comprise multiple segments. The rotor / stator segments may include different temperature control systems. The rotor / stator segments may heat / cool the material at different temperatures. The rotor / stator segments may include different pressure and / or friction levels.

[0011] The size / width / cross-sectional area of ​​the gap can vary along the axial length of the rotor. The rotor may include ceramic and / or polymer materials and / or coatings.

[0012] The inlet can be connected midway along the length of the rotor / stator structure. The rotor / stator structure can dispense material from both ends. A single inlet can supply multiple rotor / stator structure outlets.

[0013] Multiple inlets can supply a single rotor / stator structure. Multiple inlets can supply corresponding ends of the rotor / stator structure. Multiple inlets can be combined to supply the rotor / stator structure at a single point.

[0014] The outlet may be tapered. The tapered portion may extend inward toward the outlet opening. The outlet may include a constricted portion. The constricted portion may be located midway along the outlet. The constricted portion may be provided by an inward tapering followed by an outward tapering.

[0015] The cutting / shredding equipment can be located downstream of this equipment. Filters can be provided. Filters can be placed at any point in the process flow.

[0016] The temperature control structure can bring the organic paste to a predetermined temperature. The grinding structure may include protrusions and / or recesses on adjacent surfaces of the stator and / or rotor (e.g., the inner surface of the stator and the outer surface of the rotor).

[0017] According to another aspect, a system for producing an organic paste is provided, wherein the system includes: a differential pressure source configured to provide a pressurized supply of organic material received in a cavity; a rotor rotatably mounted on a stator, the rotor and stator together defining a gap configured to communicate with the cavity to receive the pressurized supply of organic material provided by the differential pressure source; wherein at least one of the surfaces of the rotor and the stator is provided with an abrasive structure for impacting the organic material to produce an organic paste; and an outlet for allowing the organic paste to pass through the equipment.

[0018] The system may include an inlet having a cavity for receiving organic material. The system may include a temperature control structure. The temperature control structure, which may be provided by a stator and / or rotor, controls the temperature of the organic material / paste and also includes an outlet for the organic paste to pass through the device.

[0019] The system may include a housing that defines a cavity and has an inlet for receiving organic material into the cavity.

[0020] According to another aspect, a method for producing an organic paste is provided, wherein the method includes: providing a pressurized supply of organic material; receiving the pressurized supply of organic material into a gap between a rotor surface and a stator surface; rotating the rotor to cause the pressurized supply of organic material to collide with an abrasive structure on the rotor surface and / or the stator surface, thereby providing the organic paste.

[0021] The method may include controlling the temperature of the organic paste (e.g., at the gap). The method may include allowing the organic paste to pass through the device.

[0022] By providing a device that combines a pressure differential source and a rotor rotatably arranged inside the stator, and by providing a temperature control structure to the stator, a system for producing fine, highly uniform organic pastes in a fast production time can be obtained.

[0023] Preferred embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in the dependent claims.

[0024] Any aspect of the invention may be combined with any other aspect of the invention where feasible. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The embodiments of the present invention are described below by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 A longitudinal cross-section of a first embodiment of an apparatus for producing organic pastes is shown. Figure 2 A longitudinal cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of an apparatus for producing organic pastes is shown. Figure 3 A longitudinal cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of an apparatus for producing organic pastes is shown. Figure 4 A fourth embodiment of an apparatus for producing organic pastes is shown. Figure 5 The inlet / outlet layout of the equipment is shown. Figure 6 A second embodiment of the rotor / stator structure of the device is shown. Figure 7 A third embodiment of the rotor / stator structure of the device is shown. Figure 8 A fifth embodiment of the device is shown. Figure 9 A sixth embodiment of the device is shown. Figure 10A -B illustrates other embodiments of the equipment outlet. Figure 11 A process flow diagram of an embodiment of a method for producing an organic paste is generally shown. Figure 12 A process flow diagram of another embodiment of a method for producing organic pastes is generally shown. Figure 13 A process flow diagram of another embodiment of a method for producing organic pastes is generally shown, and Figure 14 A process flow diagram of another embodiment of a method for producing organic pastes is generally shown.

[0026] To illustrate the internal structure of equipment 1 used for producing organic pastes, Figure 1 A longitudinal cross-section according to a first embodiment of the device is schematically shown. Figure 1 The illustrations are intended only to approximate the structure and mutual positioning of the structural elements of the device, and their precise dimensions and positions within the device may deviate from the examples described in other embodiments of the device.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown in the example, the device includes a housing 2 defining a cavity 3 and having an inlet 4 for receiving organic material into the cavity 3. A differential pressure source 35 is provided to provide a pressurized supply of the received organic material into the cavity 3. Figure 1 In this example, the differential pressure source 35 is provided in the form of a supply screw 5 rotatably disposed within the cavity 3. More precisely, the supply screw 5 in this example is configured to rotate about its longitudinal axis so that the material received through the inlet 4 moves forward along the length of the cavity, and the thrust provided by the supply screw 5 enables pressurized supply of the material. The supply screw 5 simultaneously crushes and grinds the received material into smaller fractions, thereby facilitating further reduction of the material particle size in subsequent processing steps. Figure 1 In the example, the wall of cavity 3 is also provided with a helical protrusion 33, which works in conjunction with the supply screw 5 to further facilitate the crushing and the advance of material supply along the length of cavity 3.

[0028] In other embodiments of device 1, the differential pressure source 35 may also include, for example, a pressurized air source that provides a pressurized airflow to cavity 3, or a piston arranged to push organic material to move material received through inlet 4 forward along the length of cavity. In such arrangements, the pressurized air source may be provided to the frame of device 1, which consists of other structural elements of device 1, or it may be provided outside the frame and connected to cavity 3 via, for example, a conduit. Instead of a pressurized air source, negative pressure may also be used to move the material, in which case the differential pressure source 35 is configured to provide negative pressure to the end of cavity 3 remote from inlet 4. In this case, a negative pressure source may be connected to the device, for example, at an outlet located at the rear end of device 1.

[0029] exist Figure 1 In the example, the supply screw 5 is operatively connected to the first motor 18 at the inlet side 19 of the device 1, in other words, at the side where the inlet 4 of the device 1 is located. Thus, the first motor 18 is used to provide operating force to the supply screw 5, and in this example, an operative connection is established between the first motor 18 and the supply screw 5, such that the supply screw 5 serves as the axis of direct drive of the first motor 18.

[0030] exist Figure 1 In this example, the device also includes a slicer blade 6 movably disposed within the cavity 3 to slice a pressurized supply of organic material provided by the feed screw 5. More specifically, the pressurized supply of material is conveyed forward by the feed screw 5 through the slicer blade 6, such that the passing material supply is repeatedly sliced ​​by the slicer blade 6 to reduce the particle size of the material supply. Figure 1In this example, a perforated plate 22 is provided to a device extending perpendicular to the supply screw 5, and the slicer blade 6 is rotatably arranged along the perforated plate 22. Therefore, the perforated plate 22 is arranged to work in conjunction with the slicer blade 6, such that the pressurized supply of organic material is sliced ​​and simultaneously forced through the perforations in the perforated plate 22. In total, Figure 1 The example arrangement has two sets of slicer blades 6 arranged in series and three sets of perforated plates 22, such that the pressurized supply provided by the feed screw 5 is repeatedly cut and forced through the perforations of the perforated plates 22. This arrangement, as described above, again facilitates further processing of the organic material in subsequent processing steps and allows various material fractions with different initial particle sizes to be processed in the apparatus 1. In some embodiments, blades 6 without perforated plates 22 may also be provided, or blades 6 may be omitted entirely.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown in the example, device 1 also includes a rotor 7 rotatably disposed within a stator 8. In other words, the rotor 7, configured as an elongated cylinder in this example, is configured to rotate about its longitudinal axis within an elongated cylindrical space provided within the stator 8, so as to provide relative motion between their respective facing surfaces, i.e., relative motion between the outer surface 9 of the rotor 7 and the inner surface 10 of the stator 8. These surfaces together define a gap 11 configured to communicate with a cavity 3 to receive a pressurized supply of organic material from a differential pressure source 35, such as a supply screw 5. In this example, housing 2 is configured to be hermetically connected to the stator 8 such that the cavity 3 opens into the gap 11, and the walls of the cavity 3, together with the inner surface 10 of the stator 8, form a continuous space restricting the material supply. This hermetically connected connection between housing 2 and stator 8 can be established, for example, by a shape-locking connection between their connecting surfaces, and can be secured using one or more sealing rings.

[0032] The apparatus 1 also includes an outlet 14 for allowing the organic paste to pass through the apparatus 1. Figure 1 In this example, outlet 14 is arranged on device 1 near the rear end of rotor 7 to receive organic paste passing through the rotor. More precisely, in this example, outlet 14 is configured to open to the side of device 1 in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of rotor 7, and impeller 34 is disposed at the end of rotor 7 to rotate with it, thereby directing the flow of organic paste from rotor 7 into said vertical direction. Figure 1In the example, the closing element 17 is movably disposed near the outlet 14 to control the opening area and shape of the outlet 14. More precisely, in this example, the closing element 17 is configured as an adjustable sleeve that partially blocks the opening area at the location of the outlet 14, wherein the size and shape of the opening area can be controlled by moving the closing element relative to the outlet 14. In different embodiments of the device 1, the closing element 17 may be configured to be moved by, for example, a manually adjustable threaded connection between the closing element and the stator 8 or a power actuation device that adjusts the position of the closing element 17. With the aforementioned closing element configuration, the pressure conditions within the gap 11 and the shape of the material supply exiting the device 1 can be adjusted.

[0033] exist Figure 1 In the example, rotor 7 is operatively connected to second motor 20 at the outlet side 21 of the device, that is, at the side where outlet 14 of device 1 is located. Therefore, second motor 20 is used to provide operating force to rotor 7, and in this example, an operative connection is established between second motor 20 and rotor 7 such that rotor 7 serves as the direct drive axis of second motor 20.

[0034] According to Figure 1 In the example device 1, both the outer surface 9 of the rotor 7 and the inner surface 10 of the stator 8 are provided with recesses 36 and protrusions 12 for impact with organic materials. The protrusions collectively define a grinding structure. More precisely, in this example, the protrusion 12 is provided on the outer surface 9 of the rotor 7 as an elongated protrusion extending radially relative to the axis of rotation of the rotor 7, and the recess 36 is configured as an elongated inset groove extending toward the axis of rotation of the rotor 7. Figure 1 As shown in the example, some recesses 36 and protrusions 12 may have a helical extension along the length of the rotor 7, while others may have a linear extension, and the protrusions may be defined by, for example, a recess 30 defining each protrusion at the circumference of the stator 7. Similarly, the inner surface 10 of the stator 8 in the example is provided with recesses 36 and protrusions 12 having a similar arrangement to that disclosed with respect to the rotor 7, such that the recesses 36 and protrusions 12 of the rotor 7 cooperate with the corresponding recesses 36 and protrusions 12 of the stator 8 to impact organic materials. In other embodiments of the device 1, the recesses 36 and protrusions 12 may have a similar arrangement to those disclosed with respect to the rotor 7. Figure 1 Examples of different structures may include, for example, a point configuration arranged in series along the length of the rotor 7 or stator 8, rather than an elongated configuration. In different embodiments, the recess 36 and the protrusion 12 may also be provided only to one of the outer surface 9 of the rotor 7 and the inner surface 10 of the stator 8, and in some embodiments, only one of the recess 36 and the protrusion 12 may be provided.

[0035] Using the aforementioned arrangement, the relative motion between the outer surface 9 of the rotor 7 and the inner surface 10 of the stator 8 further reduces the particle size of the organic material received at the gap 11, in order to produce an organic paste. More specifically, this relative motion causes the organic material to experience abrasion and shear forces transmitted to it through the contact interface between the surface and the organic material, a phenomenon that effectively shreds and homogenizes the material. Collisions between the organic material and the walls of a recess 36 or a protrusion 12 disposed on at least one of the outer surface 9 of the rotor 7 and the inner surface 10 of the stator 8 are used to further reduce the particle size of the organic material and break up any hard particles that may be contained therein. The dynamics of the interaction between the organic material and the recess 36 or the protrusion 12 are influenced by the shape of the recess and the protrusion, which can be shaped according to specific requirements to, for example, maximize impact energy or maximize material shearing upon impact. Due to the aforementioned abrasion and collisions, the temperature of the organic material also increases.

[0036] Depending on the specific structure of the recesses 36 and protrusions 12, some of them can also be used as structures to further propel the organic paste along the length of the rotor 7 and stator 8. This can be achieved, for example, by arranging the elongated recesses 36 or protrusions 12 at an angle relative to the axis of rotation of the rotor 7. Figure 1 In the example, the outer surface 9 of the rotor 7 is also provided with grooves 30 defining a path 32 leading to the gap 11, the path extending helically along the length of the gap 11. With this arrangement, the grooves 30 are formed such that they can be used as helically extending paths 32 for an organic paste, thereby facilitating its advancement along the length of the rotor 7. In other embodiments of the device 1, the grooves 30 defining the path 32 may be provided on either the outer surface 9 of the rotor 7 or the inner surface 10 of the stator 8, or both. Their number and exact arrangement may also deviate. Figure 1 Examples.

[0037] According to Figure 1 In the example device, the rotor 7 is preferably arranged to rotate at a speed of at least 500 RPM, more preferably at at least 1000 RPM, and even more preferably at at least 3000 RPM. With the rotational speed described above, the organic material within the gap 11 can effectively withstand the abrasion and impact provided by the recess 36 and the protrusion 12, and a very fine particle size of the organic material can be achieved. Therefore, the rotational speed supplied to the rotor 7 by the second motor 20 significantly exceeds the rotational speed of the screw in, for example, a known meat grinder. Conversely, the rotational speed supplied to the feed screw 5 by the first motor 18 is preferably much lower and can correspond to the rotational speed of the screw in a known meat grinder.

[0038] like Figure 1As shown in the example, device 1 also includes a temperature control structure 13 disposed on the stator 8 for bringing the organic paste to a predetermined temperature. In this example, the temperature control structure 13 includes an electric heating element 24 surrounding the gap 11, such that the organic paste within the gap 11 can be heated by connecting the electric heating element 24 to an external power source. More precisely, in this example, the electric heating element 24 is disposed within the stator body and arranged spirally around the gap 11 along its length. Typically, the predetermined temperature of the organic paste is an elevated temperature value, preferably at least 75°C. With this arrangement, the temperature control structure 13 can be used to further alter the structure and properties of the organic paste within the gap 11 to affect the processability and final properties of the organic product. Depending on the desired result, the predetermined temperature value can be as high as, for example, 200°C to 300°C. In other embodiments of device 1, the temperature control structure 13 may also include a heat exchanger conduit instead of the electric heating element 24, in which case the temperature control structure 13 can also be used to cool the organic paste.

[0039] By utilizing the temperature control structure 13 as described above, the properties of the organic paste can be influenced, for example, by promoting the dissolution and reformation of different components of the organic paste, such as proteins, fats, and hard particles, such as bone tissue. As a result, the nutritional value of the final product, as well as its texture and viscosity, may be affected. On the other hand, the viscosity of the organic paste can also be influenced as needed during processing to promote the advancement of the organic paste along the length of the gap 11. Furthermore, the temperature control structure 13 can be used to control the pressure increase within the gap 11 by controlling the vaporization rate of the elements within the organic paste. That is, the sealing structure of the stator 8 only allows the gas released from the organic paste to expand toward the openings provided to the device 1, namely the inlet 4 and the outlet 14, and the accelerated vaporization rate within the gap 11 as a result of the increased temperature can be used to increase its internal pressure. This can, in turn, be used to further promote the dissolution of the components of the organic paste. Accordingly, the pressure increase within the gap 11 can be further controlled by controlling the supply pressure of the organic material to the gap 11 and the size of the opening area at the outlet 14 of the device.

[0040] Figure 2 A longitudinal cross-section according to a second embodiment of device 1 is schematically shown. Embodiments according to this example share... Figure 1 Most of the features of the illustrated embodiment are present, therefore the second embodiment will be discussed here only with respect to its specific features.

[0041] exist Figure 2In this example, a second temperature control structure 15 is provided to the stator 8 to bring the organic paste to a predetermined second temperature. In this example, the second temperature control structure 15 includes a heat exchanger conduit 25 surrounding the gap 11, and it can be used to heat and cool the organic paste by providing a heat transfer fluid flow through the heat exchanger conduit 25. More precisely, in this example, the heat exchanger conduit 25 is disposed within the stator body and arranged to spirally surround the gap 11 along its length. However, in other embodiments of the device 1, the second temperature control structure 15 may also be provided only to a portion of the length of the gap 11. Using the device as described above, the second temperature control structure 15 can be used, for example, to cool the organic paste after it has reached a predetermined temperature, in which case the predetermined second temperature is a temperature value lower than the predetermined temperature reached using the temperature control structure 13 as described above.

[0042] By using a second temperature control structure 15, the organic paste can be cooled before passing through an outlet 14 located at the rear of the device 1. Preferably, the second temperature control structure 15 is located at least near the outlet 14. The advantage of this structure is that the organic paste passing through the outlet 14 can be more easily handled manually, reducing the risk of personal injury from handling high-temperature products. Another advantage is that evaporation of liquid from the organic paste passing through the device 1 can be significantly reduced, thereby maintaining the desired level of liquid content in the organic paste after processing. In an embodiment of the device 1, the second temperature control structure 15 is configured to cover the length of the gap 11, and it can also be used to change the temperature of the organic paste within the gap 11 as needed for each processing step. For example, by properly cooling the organic paste, its viscosity can be increased to prevent the organic paste from advancing too quickly along the length of the gap 11.

[0043] exist Figure 2 In the example, stator 8 includes two stator segments 26 and 27 arranged in a sealing connection such that the two stator segments 26 and 27 together form the inner surface 10 of stator 8. The sealing connection can be established, for example, by a shape-locking connection between the connecting surfaces of the two stator segments 26, and can be secured using one or more sealing rings. In other embodiments of device 1, stator 8 may also include a larger number of segments arranged in a sealing connection, such that the length of each segment can be set independently of the other segments. The stator structure can be constructed modularly, such that, depending on the specific application, different numbers of segments with different internal shapes can be used to achieve, for example, the most desired properties of an organic paste.

[0044] exist Figure 2In the example, the temperature control structure 13 is also configured to operate independently at the two stator sections 26, 27. More precisely, the temperature control structure 13 is configured to independently change the temperature of the organic paste at each of the two stator sections 26, 27 to bring the organic paste to a predetermined temperature. Using the arrangement described above, the temperature control structure 13 can be arranged to provide a predetermined temperature of the organic paste after a separate set target for heating or cooling the organic paste at each stator section, such that the predetermined temperature is achieved as a combined result of the individual set targets. This structure, for example, allows a more intense heating phase to be limited to a precisely defined portion of the stator 8. In embodiments of the device 1 that also includes a second temperature control structure 15, for example… Figure 2 As shown in one example, the temperature control structure can also be arranged to independently change the temperature of the organic paste in each stator segment so that the organic paste reaches a predetermined second temperature.

[0045] exist Figure 1 and 2 In the example, rotor 7 also includes several rotor segments 28, 29 connected to each other, which together form the outer surface 9 of rotor 7. The connection between rotor segments can also be established, for example, by shape-locking connections between the connecting surfaces of the segments, and this connection can be secured using one or more sealing rings. In other embodiments of device 1, rotor 7 may also include a smaller or larger number of segments arranged in connection, such that the length of each segment can be set independently of the other rotor segments and stator segments 26, 27. Advantageously, the number of rotor segments is at least two, although in some embodiments, rotors with a monolithic structure may also be used. As in the case of stator 8, the rotor structure can be constructed modularly, so that different numbers of segments with different external shapes can be used depending on the specific application to achieve, for example, the most desired properties of an organic paste. Modular arrangement can also be used to influence the advance of the organic paste along the length of gap 11, for example by providing segments with elongated protrusions 12 arranged at different angles relative to the axis of rotation of rotor 7.

[0046] exist Figure 1 and 2 In the example, the gap 11 defined by the rotor 7 and the stator 8 tapers towards the outlet 14 along at least a portion of the length of the rotor 7. This taper can be achieved by shaping the outer surface 9 of the rotor or the inner surface 10 of the stator into a non-cylindrical shape, such that at least one of the surfaces tapers towards the other. In an embodiment of device 1, the stator or rotor is formed from multiple segments, only some of which can be formed into a non-cylindrical shape. Using the arrangement described above, the pressure within the gap 11 can be further increased, thereby further affecting the properties of the organic material within it.

[0047] Figure 3A longitudinal cross-section according to a third embodiment of device 1 is schematically shown. Embodiments according to this example share... Figure 1 and 2 The third embodiment is described here with respect to most of its features, and therefore only its specific features will be discussed here.

[0048] exist Figure 3 In the example, the housing 2 is arranged to be sealingly connected to the stator 8, wherein the housing 2 forms an angle 23 with the stator 8 at their intersection. More precisely, in this example, angle 23 forms an S-shaped cross-section at the intersection of the housing 2 and the stator 8, such that the rotation axes of the supply screw 5 and the rotor 7 are no longer concentric, which is consistent with... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The embodiment shown is the opposite. Using the arrangement described above, the second motor 20 connected to the rotor 7 can be positioned at the front of the rotor 7, as defined by the direction of the material flow within the device 1. Therefore, the outlet 14 can also be configured differently from the embodiment described above, and... Figure 3 In the example, outlet 14 leads at its rear end toward the longitudinal axis of rotor 7.

[0049] Figure 4 A fourth embodiment of the device 1, viewed as a whole from an inclined direction, is shown. This embodiment differs from others in the arrangement of its structural components. Figure 3 Corresponding to the example, except that the angle 23 formed at the intersection of the housing 2 and the stator 8 is essentially 90°. In this configuration, the supply screw 5 and the rotor 7 are also arranged perpendicular to each other. Figure 4 In the example, outlet 14 is configured at its rear end as a throttling opening facing the longitudinal axis of rotor 7.

[0050] exist Figure 3 In the example, a second supply screw 16 is also rotatably arranged within the cavity 3 after the slicer blade 6, and the second supply screw 16 is arranged to provide increased pressure to the slices of organic material. Accordingly, in Figure 2 In the example, the second feed screw 16 is rotatably arranged within the stator 8 following the slicer blade 6, wherein the rotor 7 is arranged shorter than the stator 8 to provide the necessary space for the second feed screw 16. With the arrangement described above, the second feed screw 16 can be used to supplement the pressurizing effect achieved by the feed screw 5, in order to compensate for any possible pressure loss in the supply of organic material after it has passed through the slicer blade 6.

[0051] refer to Figure 5Device 1 may include another inlet 38. This inlet 38 may deposit additional materials into device 1. In some embodiments, inlet 38A is disposed on housing 2. Therefore, inlet 38A may deposit materials into cavity 3. The material may then be driven towards rotor / stator structure by screw 5. In some embodiments, inlet 38B is located at a position between housing 2 and rotor / stator structure. Therefore, material is deposited at the position between screw 3 and rotor / stator structure. In some embodiments, inlet 38C is disposed on stator 8. Therefore, material is deposited between rotor 7 and stator 8. It is understood that inlets may be disposed at any position between inlet 4 and outlet 14 (i.e., at any intermediate position in the process flow).

[0052] One, all, or any number of inlets 38 can be provided. Inlets 38 can be located at any suitable position to introduce material as needed. Inlets 38 can supply a controlled amount of material, such as solid, liquid, steam, or gas, or any combination thereof. The material can be supplied at a controlled rate. Inlets 38 may include forced supply devices and / or pressure differential supply between the material addition location and the supply location. Solids can be supplied by forced supply and / or in solution and / or suspended in liquid, steam, and / or gas. Different inlets 38 can provide different materials and / or multiple inlets 38 can provide the same material.

[0053] Entry 38 may provide one or more of the following: Materials, reagents, and / or other additives may be added to the process. These may be provided at any stage of the process, depending on the location of inlet 38.

[0054] The temperature within device 1 is altered and / or controlled by supplying a material at a controlled temperature (e.g., inserting hot / cold material).

[0055] The pressure within the system can be altered and / or controlled. For example, inlet 38 can impede or facilitate the flow of material through the equipment by supplying a material with lubricating properties (e.g., oil and / or a material that affects the friction of the material to be treated and / or a material that changes the viscosity of the material to be treated).

[0056] The pressure within the system can be altered and / or controlled by adding pressurizing materials.

[0057] Pressure within the system can be altered and / or controlled by adding materials that change the material state during the process (e.g., melting, solidification, evaporation, etc.).

[0058] Supply cleaning agents, detergents, or other substances to clean the equipment.

[0059] Add steam and / or acid and / or alkali and / or alcohol or other materials to sterilize the equipment.

[0060] While the process is in progress, steam and / or liquid are supplied to flush certain parts of the equipment.

[0061] Material is supplied to certain locations within the equipment (e.g., cavities in hollow shafts and / or flexible pipes and / or non-stationary components may be utilized).

[0062] Device 1 may include another outlet 40, which allows material to be discharged or extracted from device 1. In some embodiments, outlet 40A is disposed on housing 2. Outlet 40A thus allows material to be discharged from cavity 3. In some embodiments, outlet 40B is located between housing 2 and rotor / stator structure. Thus, material can be discharged at the location between screw 3 and rotor / stator structure. In some embodiments, outlet 40C is disposed on stator 8. Thus, material can be discharged between rotor 7 and stator 8. It is understood that the outlet can be disposed at any location between inlet 4 and outlet 14 (i.e., at any intermediate location in the process stream).

[0063] Outlet 40 allows for the removal of unwanted components, such as VOCs or other components that cause undesirable odors or tastes. One, all, or any number of outlets 40 can be provided. Outlets 40 can be located in any suitable position to allow material to be discharged as needed. Outlet 40 allows for the extraction of desired liquids and / or gases or other volatiles for further processing. Liquids and / or gases or other volatiles are discharged / extracted through a vacuum and / or depressurization zone within the device.

[0064] In some embodiments, the input material (through any of all inlets 4, 38) may be premixed with one or more other materials. In some embodiments, the output material may be mixed with one or more other materials. Raw materials or processed materials may be mixed with materials such as solids, liquids, vapors, or gases, or any combination thereof, before being supplied to the equipment and / or immediately after the process. For example, solvents such as oils, acids, alkalis, water, etc., may be added to the raw materials and / or added after the process to improve and / or alter the properties of the process and / or the materials.

[0065] Reference Figure 6 In some embodiments, the rotor 7 includes a tapered / angled form. The rotor 7 may include a conical shape. The stator 8 is shaped accordingly. In this embodiment, the rotor 7 tapers inward toward the outlet 7; in other embodiments, the rotor 7 may taper outward toward the outlet. In this embodiment, the rotor 7 is integrally formed as tapered. In other embodiments, only a portion of the rotor 7 is tapered. For example, only the ends of the rotor 7 are tapered, and the rest of the rotor 7 is parallel / cylindrical. The conical shape of the rotor 7 provides a surface with varying relative speeds to the stator, thereby allowing for different processing speeds with the same rotor.

[0066] exist Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the axial length of rotor 7 is relatively smaller than its lateral width. This provides a "wide" or "short and stout" rotor 7. In other embodiments, the axial length and lateral width of rotor 7 can have a ratio of... Figure 1-3 The illustrated embodiments have a similar aspect ratio.

[0067] In some embodiments, one or more inlets 4, 38 may be located midway along the rotor 7 and / or its angled surfaces. Material can be discharged from both ends of the rotor 7.

[0068] In some embodiments, a series of tapered rotors 7 may be provided in sequence (i.e., the outlet of the first rotor 7 is connected to the inlet of the second rotor 7). One or more inlets 38 may be provided between the rotors 7 to continuously introduce material.

[0069] In some embodiments, the rotor 7 may be shaped such that one or more portions thereof are perpendicular to the axis of rotation (i.e., extending in the radial direction). The stator 8 may accordingly include radial surfaces.

[0070] Reference Figure 7 The rotor 7 may include multiple segments 7A-7D. Each segment 7A-7D may be supported on the stator 8 by a separate bearing. Each segment 7A-7D can operate independently (e.g., at an operating speed). Two or more segments 7A-7D may include different shapes and / or dimensions. For example, segments 7A-7D may include different axial lengths, lateral widths, tapers, and / or surface geometries. Figure 7 In the exemplary embodiment shown, the first segment 7A tapers radially inward, the second segment 7B is cylindrical, the third segment 7C tapers outward, and the fourth segment 7D tapers inward.

[0071] Segments 7A-7B can provide different thermal and / or mechanical effects on the material being processed. For example, different segments 7A-7D can provide different levels of pressure and / or friction, thus affecting the temperature or other processing properties of the material. Segments 7A-7D can be rearranged into different configurations (e.g., in a modular manner). Segments 7A-7D can rotate at different speeds and / or in different directions. Hollow shafts and / or intermediate gears can be provided to allow for such different speeds / directions. In some embodiments, one or more segments 7A-7D can be stationary (e.g., replaced by a stationary segment, or the segment is held in place but not driven).

[0072] In some embodiments, stator 8 may include corresponding segments (e.g., to allow reconfiguration). In some embodiments, segments of stator 8 may be configured to rotate (e.g., to create a varying speed difference between internal and external elements). Stator segments may rotate in the opposite direction relative to rotor segments 7A-7D.

[0073] In some embodiments, the size of the gap 11 between the rotor 7 and the stator 8 can vary along its axial length. In some embodiments, the size of the gap can be adjusted even when the device is in use.

[0074] The rotor can be made of other materials and / or coated with other materials, such as metals, ceramics, polymers, etc., to increase advantageous properties, such as friction, adhesion, anti-sticking or wear resistance.

[0075] Reference Figure 8 In some embodiments, the rotor / stator structures 7, 8 may include two or more outlets 14. Material may be supplied from a single inlet 4 (and associated pressure supply system) and distributed from multiple outlets 14, which may be located at corresponding ends of the rotor / stator structures 7, 8, and the inlet 4 may supply material in the central region of the rotor / stator structures 7, 8 or in the middle of the outlets 14.

[0076] exist Figure 9 In this device, rotor / stator structures 7 and 8 can be supplied through two or more inlets 4. Each inlet 14 includes its own pressure supply system. The inlets 4 are then merged to supply a single rotor / stator structure 7 or 8. Therefore, the device 1 may include branch inlets and / or outlets. In an alternative embodiment, the inlets 4 are connected to the respective ends of the rotor / stator structures 7 and 8, and the organic paste is discharged from the central portion of the rotor / stator structures 7 and 8. In an alternative embodiment, the inlets 4 are spaced apart from each other and individually supply the rotor / stator structures at a point toward the center of the rotor / stator structures 7 and 8. The organic paste is filled from one or both ends of the rotor / stator structures 7 and 8.

[0077] Reference Figures 10A-10B The diagram shows the outlet 14 of the rotor / stator structures 7 and 8. In the first embodiment, outlet 14 comprises a continuous (i.e., constant) width / cross-sectional area. Therefore, the pressure of the material remains substantially constant through the outlet.

[0078] In the second embodiment, outlet 14 is tapered. Figure 10B In the illustrated embodiment, outlet 14 tapers inward toward outlet orifice 44 (i.e., away from rotor 7). The pressure of the material increases toward orifice 14, thereby facilitating the expansion / expansion of the material as it exits orifice 14 and enters ambient pressure. In other embodiments, outlet 14 tapers outward toward orifice 44.

[0079] exist Figure 10C In the third embodiment, outlet 14 tapers inward toward its central portion. Then, outlet tapers outward toward orifice 44. Therefore, this taper provides a contraction within outlet 14. This arrangement provides [the desired effect]. Figure 10B The outlet 14 in the middle has a similar effect; however, the outwardly tapering portion adjacent to the orifice 14 allows for controlled expansion of the product. It will be understood that the location of the contraction can be set at any suitable location, depending on the desired control of the expansion. In some embodiments, multiple contraction sections may be provided.

[0080] The outlet 14 may be removable / detachable to allow for reconfiguration of the device 1. The outlet 14 may include a mechanism allowing adjustment of its shape / size / geometry. This mechanism may allow for adjustment during operation of the device 1.

[0081] Material can be supplied to and / or discharged from equipment 1 using differential pressure devices or forced feeding devices. The physical properties of the material, such as humidity and temperature, can be measured before and during any stage of the process, and process variables can be automatically adjusted accordingly.

[0082] Multiple of the aforementioned devices may be arranged sequentially. In some embodiments, the pressure supply system and the rotor / stator structure are arranged sequentially and repeatedly. In other embodiments, a single pressure supply system is provided, and multiple rotor / stator structures are provided sequentially.

[0083] A device for cutting / shredding the paste can be installed at the unit's outlet. A device for filtering the material can be installed at any stage of the process. A steam generator can be used to inject / add steam at any stage of the process. Equipment can be connected to the unit's outlet to control the material's temperature and normalize the material's pressure to ambient pressure after the process.

[0084] In this process, the temperature of the material can be increased by heating elements and / or steam ejectors arranged at any stage of the process and / or as in post-processing. The heating elements / steam ejectors can be built into the device or are removable. In some embodiments, no heating elements or steam ejectors are provided, and the material is heated solely by the mechanical forces of the process (e.g., particle impact and / or friction). The material path can be designed in such a way that the heating effect of the mechanical forces is variable and / or the heating / cooling effect is increased.

[0085] In this process, the temperature of the material can be reduced by a cooling element. The cooling element can be built into the device or be removable. Alternatively or additionally, adding / injecting a cooler and / or freezing material, such as a liquid or gas, at any stage of the process can lower the temperature. In some embodiments, a temperature control system may not be provided. In some embodiments, the temperature control system may include a removable / detachable module.

[0086] The effect of raw material temperature can be utilized in processes by controlling the temperature of the raw materials before they are supplied to the equipment.

[0087] In some embodiments, the rotor may be disposed outside the stator. For example, the rotor may include a hollow tube configured to rotate and receive a stationary stator.

[0088] It is understood that any of the above features may be provided in any of the aforementioned embodiments of device 1.

[0089] Figure 5 A process flow diagram is shown according to one embodiment of a method for producing an organic paste. The method may use, for example... Figures 1 to 4 The device shown in the example is used to implement this method, which includes the following steps: - (A) Organic material 101 is supplied to a differential pressure source 35 to provide a pressurized supply 102 of organic material. The differential pressure source 35 may be, for example, a supply screw 5 according to embodiments 1 to 4, and the pressurized supply 102 of organic material can be achieved by rotating the supply screw 5 by means of a first motor 18. In other embodiments, the differential pressure source 35 may also be, for example, a piston or a pressurized air source that provides a pressurized airflow to the cavity 3, as described above. Regarding the... Figures 1 to 4 In the example device 1, organic material 101 can be supplied to differential pressure source 35 through inlet 4.

[0090] - (B) The pressurized supply 102 of organic material is received into the gap 11 between the outer surface 9 of the rotor 7 and the inner surface 10 of the stator 8. The gap 11 can be provided by rotatably arranging the rotor 7 within the stator 8, as described above. The receiving can be achieved by pressure provided to the material supply by a pressure differential source 35. For example, a feed screw 5 can be used to push the pressurized supply 102 of organic material into the gap 11, such that as more material is pushed forward by the feed screw 5, the material initially supplied to the device is received into the gap 11. In some embodiments, in addition to the feed screw 5, a second feed screw 16 can also be used to provide supplemental pressure for the material supply, as described above regarding... Figure 2 and 3 The device shown is described.

[0091] - (C) Rotate the rotor 7 such that the pressurized supply 102 of the organic material collides with at least one of the recesses 36 and protrusions 12 disposed on at least one of the outer surface of the rotor 7 and the inner surface of the stator 8, to provide organic paste 104. The rotation can be achieved, for example, by means of the second motor 20 as described above, and the rotation speed can be at least 500 RPM, more preferably at least 1000 RPM, or even more preferably at least 3000 RPM.

[0092] - (D) Bring the organic paste 104 at the gap 11 to a predetermined temperature. This can be achieved, for example, by using a temperature control structure 13 configured to the stator 8 as described above. As mentioned above, heat is also generated by processing the organic material at the gap 11, and this additional heat can also be used to bring the organic paste to the predetermined temperature. If desired, the temperature control structure 13 can also be arranged to cool the organic paste.

[0093] Figure 6 A process flow diagram is shown according to another embodiment of a method for producing an organic paste. This embodiment may use, for example... Figure 2 The device shown in the example implements this, wherein the stator 8 includes stator segments 26, 27, and the temperature control structure 13 is arranged to operate independently in each segment. In an embodiment of the method, step (D) above, i.e., bringing the organic paste 104 to a predetermined temperature at the gap 11, further includes: - (D1) Change the temperature of the organic paste 104 at position 26 of the first stator segment, and - (D2) Change the temperature of the organic paste 104 at the second stator segment 27, where the temperature at the first stator segment 26 is independent of the temperature at the second stator segment 27. Through this arrangement, individual heating or cooling targets for the organic paste 104 can be set at each stator segment, such that a predetermined temperature is achieved as a combination of these individual targets.

[0094] As a result of steps (A) to (D) of the method, an organic paste 104 with fine particle size and desired composition and texture can be obtained. In some embodiments of the method, the treatment of the organic paste 104 can be further performed by, for example... Figure 5 and 6 The additional steps indicated by the dashed arrows in the process flow diagram continue: - (E) Bring the organic paste 104 to a predetermined second temperature. This can be achieved, for example, by using the method described above regarding... Figure 2The setup of the device shown is achieved through a second temperature control structure 15 on the stator 8. Depending on the desired outcome, the second temperature may be, for example, the temperature required for the desired chemical or mechanical behavior of the organic paste 104 during processing within the gap 11, or it may be the temperature that allows for easier or safer processing of the organic paste 104 passing through the device 1.

[0095] - (F) Passing the organic paste 104 through the device 1 can be achieved, for example, by utilizing the pressure provided to the material supply by the rotation of the supply screw 5 or rotor 7, said pressure being used to push the organic paste 104 through the outlet 14. In some embodiments, for example Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the impeller 34, arranged at the end of the rotor 7, can also be used to guide the organic paste flow before it flows through the outlet 14. In embodiments where the sealing element 17 is arranged near the outlet 14, the opening area or shape of the outlet 14 can be controlled by moving the sealing element 17 to further influence the pressure conditions within the gap 11.

[0096] Figure 7 A process flow diagram is shown according to another embodiment of a method for producing an organic paste. The method may also use, for example... Figures 1 to 4 The device shown in the example is used to implement this method, which includes the following steps: - (A) Organic material 101 is supplied to a pressure differential source 35 to provide a pressurized supply 102 of the organic material. The pressure differential source 35 may be, for example, a supply screw 5 according to embodiments 1 to 4, and the pressurized supply 102 of the organic material can be achieved by means of a supply screw 5 rotated by a first motor 18. In other embodiments, the pressure differential source 35 may also be, for example, a piston or a pressurized air source that provides a pressurized airflow to the cavity 3, as described above. Regarding the... Figures 1 to 4 In the example device 1, organic material 101 can be supplied to differential pressure source 35 through inlet 4.

[0097] - (B) The organic material is pressurized and supplied 102 to slice it to provide a pressurized supply 103 of the organic material slices. For example, the slicing can be carried out using a slicer blade 6 according to embodiments 1 to 4. As a result of slicing, the particle size of the organic material pressurized and supplied 102 can be reduced to facilitate further processing of the organic material slices pressurized and supplied 103 in subsequent processing steps. As mentioned above regarding Figure 1 As shown in the device, the perforated plate 22 can also be used in conjunction with the slicer blade 6.

[0098] - (C) A pressurized supply 103 of organic material slices is received into a gap 11 between the outer surface 9 of the rotor 7 and the inner surface 10 of the stator 8. The gap 11 can be provided by rotatably arranging the rotor 7 inside the stator 8, as described above. This reception can be achieved by pressure supplied to the material supply by a pressure differential source 35. For example, a supply screw 5 can be used to push the pressurized supply 103 of organic material slices into the gap 11, such that as more material is pushed forward by the supply screw 5, the material initially supplied to the device is received into the gap 11. In some embodiments, in addition to the supply screw 5, a second supply screw 16 can also be used to provide supplemental pressure for the material supply, as described above regarding... Figure 2 and 3 The device shown is described.

[0099] - (D) Rotate the rotor 7 such that the pressurized supply 103 of the cut of the organic material collides with at least one of the recesses 36 and protrusions 12 disposed on at least one of the outer surface of the rotor 7 and the inner surface of the stator 8, to provide the organic paste 104. The rotation can be achieved, for example, by means of the second motor 20 as described above, and the rotation speed can be at least 500 RPM, more preferably at least 1000 RPM, or even more preferably at least 3000 RPM.

[0100] - (E) Bring the organic paste 104 at the gap 11 to a predetermined temperature. This can be achieved, for example, by using a temperature control structure 13 configured to the stator 8 as described above. As further described above, heat is also generated by processing the organic material at the gap 11 (e.g., by friction), and this additional heat can also be used to bring the organic paste to the predetermined temperature. If desired, the temperature control structure 13 can also be arranged to cool the organic paste.

[0101] Figure 8 A process flow diagram is shown according to another embodiment of a method for producing an organic paste. This embodiment may use, for example... Figure 2 The device shown in the example implements this, wherein the stator 8 includes stator segments 26, 27, and the temperature control structure 13 is arranged to operate independently in each segment. In an embodiment of the method, step (E) above, namely, bringing the organic paste 104 to a predetermined temperature at the gap 11, further includes: - (E1) Change the temperature of the organic paste 104 at position 26 of the first stator segment, and - (E2) Change the temperature of the organic paste 104 at the second stator segment 27, while the temperature at the first stator segment 26 is independent of the temperature at the second stator segment 27. Through this arrangement, individual heating or cooling targets for the organic paste 104 can be set at each stator segment, such that a predetermined temperature is achieved as a combination of these individual targets.

[0102] As a result of steps (A) to (E) of the method, an organic paste 104 with fine particle size and desired composition and texture can be obtained. In some embodiments of the method, the organic paste 104 can be further processed by, for example... Figure 7 and 8 The additional steps indicated by the dashed arrows in the process flow diagram continue: - (F) Bring the organic paste 104 to a predetermined second temperature. This can be achieved, for example, by using the method described above regarding... Figure 2 The setup of the device shown is achieved through a second temperature control structure 15 on the stator 8. Depending on the desired outcome, the second temperature may be, for example, the temperature required for the desired chemical or mechanical behavior of the organic paste 104 during processing within the gap 11, or it may be the temperature that allows for easier or safer processing of the organic paste 104 passing through the device 1.

[0103] - (G) The organic paste 104 is passed through the device 1, which can be achieved, for example, by utilizing the pressure provided to the material supply by the rotation of the supply screw 5 or rotor 7, said pressure being used to push the organic paste 104 through the outlet 14. In some embodiments, for example Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the impeller 34, arranged at the end of the rotor 7, can also be used to guide the organic paste flow before it flows through the outlet 14. In some embodiments, if the sealing element 17 is located near the outlet 14, the opening area or shape of the outlet 14 can be controlled by moving the sealing element 17, thereby further affecting the pressure conditions within the gap 11.

[0104] It is understandable that without a temperature control system, the aforementioned temperature control steps are not provided.

[0105] Various reagents or additives may be added during the process. Examples include bacteria (e.g., probiotics); fungi (e.g., yeast); enzymes; and / or acids / bases. Additives may be added before / during / after any sterilization and / or heat treatment, for example, if the additive is heat-sensitive.

[0106] This equipment can be used to manufacture / process a variety of products, such as one or more of the following: biogas; human food; pet food; liquid sterilization or pasteurization; sludge treatment; fecal treatment; homogenization (food and non-food); ice cream, milkshakes or other dairy products; foam or foamed products; mechanical cooking; skin collagen breakdown; and / or particle breaking.

[0107] It should be understood that the above description and accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its scope.

Claims

1. An apparatus (1) for producing an organic paste, wherein the apparatus comprises: Inlet (4), which has a cavity (3) for receiving organic materials; A differential pressure source (35) is arranged to provide a pressurized supply of the organic material received in the cavity (3); A rotor (7) rotatably mounted to a stator (8), the rotor (7) and the stator (8) together defining a gap (11) arranged to communicate with the cavity (3) to receive the pressurized supply of the organic material provided by the differential pressure source (35), wherein at least one of the surfaces (9) of the rotor (7) and the surfaces (10) of the stator (8) is provided with an abrasive structure for impacting the organic material to produce the organic paste; A temperature control structure (13) provided by the stator (8) and / or rotor (7) for controlling the temperature of the organic material / paste; and Outlet (14) for allowing the organic paste to pass through the device (1).

2. The device (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The device also includes: A second temperature control structure (15), provided by the stator (8), is used to bring the organic paste to a predetermined second temperature.

3. The device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The differential pressure source (35) includes a supply screw (5) rotatably arranged within the cavity (3).

4. The device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The device also includes: A closing element (17) is movably arranged near the outlet (14) to control at least one of the opening area and shape of the outlet (14).

5. The device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the device further comprises: A first motor (18), which is operably connected to the supply screw (5) on the inlet side (19) of the device (1), and A second motor (20) is operably connected to the rotor (7) on the outlet side (21) of the device.

6. The device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The rotor (7) is arranged to rotate at a speed of at least 500 RPM, more preferably at least 1000 RPM, or even more preferably at least 3000 RPM.

7. The device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The housing (2) is arranged to be sealed to the stator (8), wherein the housing (2) and the stator (8) form an angle (23) at their intersection.

8. The device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The gap (11) tapers toward the outlet (14) at at least a portion of the length of the rotor (7).

9. The device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The temperature control structure (13) includes at least one of an electric heating element (24) and a heat exchanger conduit (25) surrounding the gap (11), and the predetermined temperature is at least 75°C.

10. The device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The stator (8) includes at least two stator segments (26, 27) arranged in a sealed connection, the at least two stator segments (26, 27) together forming the inner surface (10) of the stator (8).

11. The device (1) according to claim 10, wherein, The temperature control structure (13) is arranged to independently change the temperature of the organic paste at each of the at least two stator segments (26, 27) to bring the organic paste to the predetermined temperature.

12. The device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, The rotor (7) includes at least two rotor segments (28, 29) connected to each other, which together form the outer surface (9) of the rotor (7).

13. The device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, At least one of the outer surface (9) of the rotor (7) and the inner surface (10) of the stator (8) is further provided with a groove (30), the groove defining at least one path (32) leading to the gap (11), the path extending helically along the length of the gap (11).

14. A system (1) for producing an organic paste, wherein the system comprises: A differential pressure source (35) is arranged to provide a pressurized supply of the organic material received in the cavity (3). A rotor (7) rotatably mounted to a stator (8), the rotor (7) and the stator (8) together defining a gap (11) arranged to communicate with the cavity (3) to receive a pressurized supply of the organic material from the differential pressure source (35), wherein at least one of the surfaces (9) of the rotor (7) and the surfaces (10) of the stator (8) is provided with an abrasive structure for impacting the organic material to produce the organic paste; and Outlet (14) is used to allow the organic paste to pass through the equipment (1).

15. A method for producing an organic paste (104), wherein, The method includes: - (A) Provide pressurized supply of organic materials (102); - (B) The pressurized supply (102) of the organic material is received into the gap (11) between the surface (9) of the rotor (7) and the surface (10) of the stator (8); - (C) Rotate the rotor (7) to cause the pressurized supply (102) of the organic material to collide with the abrasive structure on the surface of the rotor (7) and / or the surface of the stator (8) to provide the organic paste (104).

16. The method of claim 15, wherein, The method further includes: - (D) Controlling the temperature of the organic paste (104) at the gap (11); and - (E) Pass the organic paste (104) through the device (1).

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