Ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device
The combined ultrasonic wave system with a microbubble generator addresses the challenge of enhancing plant-based protein modification by increasing gas solubility and cavitation, resulting in improved protein solution properties.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421924243.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-07-09
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-09
AI Technical Summary
The prior art is difficult to effectively improve the functional characteristics and application of plant proteins in the food field, especially in the modification, extraction and emulsification processes. The application of ultrasonic technology has not yet fully utilized its advantages of low temperature and high efficiency.
The trough ultrasonic generator and the directed ultrasonic generator are used to combine the microbubble generator to enhance the cavitation by generating microbubble in the liquid medium, and the low-frequency and high-intensity vibration of the directed ultrasonic waves are used to improve the improvement efficiency.
It significantly improves the efficiency of food raw materials, improves the dissolved gas and cavitation effect, and enhances the effect of food raw materials, especially the foaming ability and foam stability of soy protein.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to an ultrasonic generating device. More specifically, the utility model relates to an ultrasonic generating device with a microbubble generator. Background Art
[0002] Recently, plant-based proteins have received attention due to the influence of health, plant-based diet, and environmental sustainability trends. However, most plant proteins have poor nutritional and processing properties and need to be modified to improve their functional characteristics and expand their applications.
[0003] Currently, the modification processes for food raw materials (such as plant proteins) can be mainly divided into chemical methods, physical methods, and biological methods. Among them, physical methods are the most in line with the concepts of environmental protection, sustainability, and clean labeling. Physical method technologies include novel thermal processing, non-thermal processing, and micronization, etc. Ultrasonic technology has developed rapidly due to its characteristics of low-temperature and high-efficiency operation and system amplification.
[0004] Based on the foregoing reasons, how to further introduce ultrasonic technology to improve common processes such as modification, extraction, and emulsification in the food field has become an important challenge for researchers in this technical field. Summary of the Utility Model
[0005] One of the purposes of the utility model is to provide an ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device to solve the problems existing in the prior art.
[0006] An embodiment of the utility model provides an ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device, including a tank-type ultrasonic generator, a directional ultrasonic generator, and a microbubble generator. The aforementioned tank-type ultrasonic generator has a tank body and at least one first ultrasonic oscillator, wherein the aforementioned first ultrasonic oscillator is located on a bottom side of the aforementioned tank body. The aforementioned directional ultrasonic generator has a second ultrasonic oscillator, wherein the aforementioned second ultrasonic oscillator extends into a liquid medium in the aforementioned tank body. The aforementioned microbubble generator has a pump and a conduit, wherein the aforementioned conduit is connected to the aforementioned pump and extends into the aforementioned liquid medium in the aforementioned tank body. In particular, the position of an outlet end of the aforementioned conduit is between the aforementioned first ultrasonic oscillator and the aforementioned second ultrasonic oscillator.
[0007] In one embodiment, the aforementioned first ultrasonic oscillator is directly opposite to the aforementioned second ultrasonic oscillator.
[0008] In one embodiment, the aforementioned outlet end is located at the center between the aforementioned first ultrasonic oscillator and the second ultrasonic oscillator.
[0009] In one embodiment, the aforementioned microbubble generator is an air-flow type microbubble generator.
[0010] In one embodiment, the aforementioned microbubble generator is a water-flow type microbubble generator and further has a recovery pipe connected to the aforementioned pump, wherein the aforementioned recovery pipe extends into the aforementioned liquid medium in the aforementioned tank.
[0011] In one embodiment, the aforementioned ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device further includes a stirrer, and the aforementioned stirrer extends into the aforementioned liquid medium in the aforementioned tank.
[0012] In one embodiment, the aforementioned ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device further includes an ozone generator, and the aforementioned ozone generator extends into the aforementioned tank.
[0013] In one embodiment, the aforementioned ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device further includes a sensing element, and the aforementioned sensing element extends into the aforementioned liquid medium in the aforementioned tank.
[0014] In one embodiment, the aforementioned sensing element includes an ultrasonic sound pressure meter.
[0015] In one embodiment, the aforementioned sensing element includes a dissolved oxygen sensor.
[0016] The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following advantages or
[0017] beneficial effects:
[0018] The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device according to the embodiment of the present invention improves the dissolved gas content in the liquid medium and enhances its cavitation effect by adding a directional ultrasonic generator to the tank-type ultrasonic generator and cooperating with the microbubble generator to generate microbubbles in the liquid medium. Since the ultrasonic vibration generated by the directional ultrasonic generator is usually of low frequency and high intensity, large cavities, mechanical heat effects and free radicals can be generated in the liquid medium, thereby greatly improving the modification efficiency of food raw materials. Description of the Drawings
[0019] Figure 1 Schematic diagram showing an ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 2 Schematic diagram showing an ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 3 Schematic diagram showing an ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 4 Schematic diagram showing an ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 400 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] Figure 5 Schematic diagram showing an ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 500 according to another embodiment of the present utility model.
[0024] Figure 6 Showing a comparison of the foaming ability and foam stability between group A with untreated soy protein and group B with soy protein treated by the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 100 in Figure 1 Schematic diagram.
[0025] Explanation of reference numerals is as follows:
[0026] 100: Ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device
[0027] 200: Ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device
[0028] 300: Ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device
[0029] 400: Ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device
[0030] 500: Ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device
[0031] D: Stirrer
[0032] FS: Directional ultrasonic generator
[0033] FS1: Second ultrasonic oscillator
[0034] L: Liquid medium
[0035] P: Ozone generator
[0036] R: Microbubble generator
[0037] RC: Recovery pipe
[0038] RG: Pump
[0039] RT: Conduit
[0040] RT1: Outlet end
[0041] S: Sensing element
[0042] T: Tank
[0043] T0: Bottom side
[0044] TS: Tank-type ultrasonic generator
[0045] TS1: First ultrasonic oscillator Detailed implementation manner
[0046] The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device according to the embodiments of the present utility model will be described below. However, it can be easily understood that the embodiments of the present utility model provide many suitable novel concepts that can be implemented in a wide variety of specific backgrounds. The specific embodiments disclosed are only used to illustrate the use of the present utility model in a specific manner and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model.
[0047] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. It is understood that these terms, such as those defined in a commonly used dictionary, should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with the relevant technology and the background or context of this disclosure, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal manner, unless specifically defined herein.
[0048] The foregoing and other technical contents, features and effects of the present utility model will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as: up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only with reference to the directions of the attached drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used in the embodiments are used for illustration and not for limiting the present utility model.
[0049] First, please refer to Figure 1 , in which Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of an ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0050] As Figure 1 shown, the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 100 of this embodiment may mainly include a tank-type ultrasonic generator TS, a directivity ultrasonic generator FS, and a microbubble generator R. Among them, the foregoing tank-type ultrasonic generator TS and directivity ultrasonic generator FS can perform processes such as modification, extraction or emulsification on the liquid medium L (such as food raw materials) inside the tank body T, and the microbubble generator R can generate microbubbles in the foregoing liquid medium L to strengthen the cavitation effect of ultrasonic waves.
[0051] Specifically, the foregoing tank-type ultrasonic generator TS mainly includes a tank body T and one or more first ultrasonic oscillation heads TS1. Among them, the foregoing liquid medium L is contained inside the tank body T, and the foregoing first ultrasonic oscillation heads TS1 are arranged on the bottom side T0 of the tank body T to generate an ultrasonic vibration signal into the liquid medium L inside the tank body T.
[0052] In addition, the foregoing rod-shaped directional ultrasonic generator FS has a second ultrasonic oscillator head FS1, wherein the second ultrasonic oscillator head FS1 extends into the liquid medium L, and its position is generally directly opposite to one of the first ultrasonic oscillator heads TS1 of the tank-type ultrasonic generator TS, for generating another ultrasonic vibration signal into the liquid medium L inside the tank body T.
[0053] It should be noted that although the action range of the tank-type ultrasonic generator TS is relatively wide, its modification effect on the liquid medium L (such as soy protein) is limited. Therefore, in this embodiment, a directional ultrasonic generator FS is added to the tank-type ultrasonic generator TS, and a microbubble generator R is used to generate microbubbles in the liquid medium L, thereby increasing the dissolved gas content in the liquid medium L and enhancing its cavitation effect.
[0054] Since the ultrasonic vibration generated by the directional ultrasonic generator FS is usually of low frequency and high intensity, it can generate large cavities, mechanical thermal effects and free radicals in the liquid medium L, thereby greatly improving the modification efficiency of food raw materials.
[0055] From Figure 1 it can be seen that the foregoing microbubble generator R mainly includes a pump RG and a conduit RT. In this embodiment, the microbubble generator R adopts an air-flow type microbubble generator. The foregoing pump RG can inject gas into the foregoing tank body T through the conduit RT, thereby forming microbubbles in the liquid medium L.
[0056] It should be understood that the position of the outlet end RT1 of the foregoing conduit RT in the depth direction (Z-axis direction) of the liquid medium L is between the first ultrasonic oscillator head TS1 of the tank-type ultrasonic generator TS and the second ultrasonic oscillator head FS1 of the directional ultrasonic generator FS. Specifically, the outlet end RT1 of the foregoing conduit RT is located at the center between the first ultrasonic oscillator head TS1 and the second ultrasonic oscillator head FS1 in the depth direction (Z-axis direction) of the liquid medium L, thereby greatly improving its modification effect on the liquid medium L.
[0057] Next, please refer to Figure 2 wherein Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of an ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0058] As Figure 2 shown, the main difference between the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 200 of this embodiment and Figure 1 the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 100 is that the microbubble generator R in the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 200 of this embodiment is a water-flow type microbubble generator, and it further includes a recovery pipe RC.
[0059] Specifically, the pump RG in the microbubble generator R of this embodiment can inject the liquid containing microbubbles into the interior of the tank T through the conduit RT, thereby generating microbubbles in the liquid medium L. The aforementioned recovery pipe RC can recover the liquid inside the tank T to adjust the liquid level height of the liquid medium L and the concentration of microbubbles.
[0060] Please refer again to Figure 3 , in which Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of an ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0061] As Figure 3 shown, the main difference between the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 300 of this embodiment and the Figure 2 ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 200 is that the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 300 of this embodiment further includes an agitator D.
[0062] Specifically, the blades of the aforementioned agitator D extend into the liquid medium L inside the tank T. Since the agitator D can stir the liquid inside the tank T to make it uniform, it can improve the modification effect on the food raw materials in the liquid medium L.
[0063] Please refer again to Figure 4 , in which Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of an ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 400 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0064] As Figure 4 shown, the main difference between the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 400 of this embodiment and the Figure 3 ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 300 is that the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 400 of this embodiment further includes a sensing element S.
[0065] For example, the aforementioned sensing element S can be an ultrasonic pressure meter. During operation, the sensing element S can be extended into the liquid medium L inside the tank T to measure the ultrasonic vibration intensity in the liquid medium L.
[0066] In this way, during the use of the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 400, the output power and vibration intensity of the first ultrasonic oscillator TS1 of the tank-type ultrasonic generator TS and the second ultrasonic oscillator FS1 of the directional ultrasonic generator FS can be monitored and adjusted in a timely manner through the aforementioned sensing element S, so that the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 400 can exert the best performance.
[0067] In one embodiment, the aforementioned sensing element S can also be a dissolved oxygen sensor for monitoring the dissolved oxygen content of the liquid medium L in the tank T, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 400.
[0068] Next, please refer to Figure 5 , in which Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of an ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 500 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0069] As Figure 5 shown, the main difference between the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 500 of this embodiment and the Figure 4 ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 400 is that the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 500 of this embodiment further includes an ozone generator P.
[0070] Specifically, the aforementioned ozone generator P can inject ozone into the liquid medium L inside the tank T through a conduit to sterilize the liquid medium L inside the tank T, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 500.
[0071] Finally, please refer to Figure 6 , in which Figure 6 shows a schematic comparison of the foaming ability and foam stability between Group A with untreated soy protein and Group B with soy protein treated by the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 100 in Figure 1 .
[0072] As Figure 6 shown, when the soy protein is treated by the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device 100 in Figure 1 and modified (Group B), both the foaming ability and foam stability are significantly improved (increased by approximately 76% and 11% respectively). It can be seen that using the ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device of the present invention can indeed significantly improve the modification effect of food raw materials such as soy protein.
[0073] Although the embodiments of the present utility model and their advantages have been disclosed as above, it should be understood that any person of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, substitutions, and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. In addition, the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, devices, methods, and steps in the specific embodiments described in the specification. Any person of ordinary skill in the art can understand the processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, devices, methods, and steps developed currently or in the future from the disclosure of the present utility model. As long as they can implement substantially the same functions or achieve substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein, they can be used according to the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model includes the above-mentioned processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, devices, methods, and steps. Additionally, each claim constitutes an individual embodiment, and the protection scope of the present utility model also includes the combination of each claim and embodiment.
[0074] Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person familiar with this technology can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model shall be subject to that defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device, characterized in that, Comprising: A tank-type ultrasonic generator having a tank body and at least one first ultrasonic oscillator, wherein the first ultrasonic oscillator is located at a bottom side of the tank body; A directional ultrasonic generator having a second ultrasonic oscillator, wherein the second ultrasonic oscillator extends into a liquid medium in the tank body; and A microbubble generator having a pump and a conduit, wherein the conduit is connected to the pump and extends into the liquid medium in the tank body; Wherein a position of an outlet end of the conduit is between the first ultrasonic oscillator and the second ultrasonic oscillator.
2. The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device according to claim 1, wherein The first ultrasonic oscillator is directly opposite to the second ultrasonic oscillator.
3. The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device according to claim 2, wherein The outlet end is located at a central position between the first ultrasonic oscillator and the second ultrasonic oscillator.
4. The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device according to claim 1, wherein The microbubble generator is an air-flow type microbubble generator.
5. The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The microbubble generator is a water-flow type microbubble generator and further has a recovery pipe connected to the pump, wherein the recovery pipe extends into the liquid medium in the tank body.
6. The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device according to claim 1, wherein, The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device further includes a stirrer, and the stirrer extends into the liquid medium in the tank body.
7. The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device according to claim 1, wherein The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device further includes an ozone generator, and the ozone generator extends into the tank body.
8. The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device according to claim 1, wherein, The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device further includes a sensing element, and the sensing element extends into the liquid medium in the tank body.
9. The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sensing element includes an ultrasonic sound pressure meter.
10. The ultrasonic composite microbubble generating device according to claim 8, wherein, The sensing element includes a dissolved oxygen sensor.