Device for increasing solubility of plant extract

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of extract dissolution, and particularly relates to a device for increasing the dissolvability of a plant extract, which comprises a support, a dissolution barrel is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the support, a barrel cover is arranged above the dissolution barrel, a feed port is arranged above the barrel cover, the dissolution barrel comprises an inner barrel and a heat preservation layer, and the heat preservation layer is arranged in the inner barrel. An outlet is formed in the bottom of the inner barrel, a discharging pipe is fixedly connected to the interior of the outlet, a second one-way valve is arranged in the discharging pipe, a stirring mechanism is arranged in the inner barrel, and the airflow stirring unit comprises an air compressor, an air pipe and a nozzle. According to the device for improving the dissolvability of the plant extract, the stability of air pressure in the air pipe is ensured through the sealing state, air leakage is prevented, the airflow stirring efficiency is improved, the multiple nozzles distributed at equal intervals can evenly jet airflow into the dissolving barrel, the plant extract is impacted and stirred by the airflow in all directions, and therefore the dissolving effect is enhanced, and the dissolvability of the plant extract is improved. And the problem of uneven local dissolution is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of extract dissolution, in particular to a device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts. Background Technique

[0002] The application scope of plant extracts is now very extensive. In addition to being traditionally used in Chinese medicine products, with the gradual increase in people's trust and dependence on natural products, a large part of plant extracts has been used in the categories of health products and food ingredients. In addition, plant extracts have been widely used in cosmetics and feeds in recent years. Since the concentration of plant extracts is relatively high during extraction, they need to be dissolved and diluted with other ingredients or water during use.

[0003] Chinese patent with publication number CN218609012U discloses a device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts, including a dissolution tank, and an accelerating dissolution mechanism is arranged inside the dissolution tank; the accelerating dissolution mechanism includes a transmission shaft arranged inside the dissolution tank, a plurality of large stirring blades are fixedly sleeved outside the transmission shaft, a transmission sleeve is fixedly sleeved outside the transmission shaft, a connecting ring is fixedly arranged outside the transmission sleeve, two transmission rods are inserted between the transmission sleeve and the connecting ring, a plurality of small stirring blades are fixedly sleeved outside both transmission rods, a first gear is fixedly arranged at one end of both transmission rods extending into the transmission sleeve, a crown gear is arranged above the two first gears, both first gears are meshed with the crown gear, a movable ring is fixedly arranged at the top of the crown gear, two connecting blocks are fixedly arranged inside the movable ring, an internal thread ring is fixedly arranged inside the two connecting blocks, a fixed sleeve is embedded inside the movable ring, two through grooves are formed outside the fixed sleeve, and a transmission component is arranged inside the internal thread ring.

[0004] The above-mentioned prior art solutions have the following defects: This device mainly relies on mechanical stirring (through the combination of a transmission shaft, large stirring blades, transmission rods and small stirring blades) to improve the solubility of plant extracts. However, in some cases, simple mechanical stirring may not be sufficient to achieve the best dissolution effect. Especially when dealing with some poorly soluble plant extracts or in situations where faster dissolution is required, the single mechanical stirring method may seem insufficient.

[0005] Therefore, we propose a device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts to solve the above problems. Content of the Utility Model

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts to solve the problem of single stirring method proposed in the above background technique.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present utility model provides the following technical solution: A device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts, comprising a support, in the middle of the upper surface of the support is fixedly connected with a dissolution cylinder, above the dissolution cylinder is provided with a cylinder cover, above the cylinder cover is provided with a feeding port, the dissolution cylinder includes an inner cylinder and a heat preservation layer, at the bottom of the inner cylinder is opened an outlet, inside the outlet is fixedly connected with a feeding pipe, inside the feeding pipe is provided with a check valve II, and inside the inner cylinder is provided with a stirring mechanism;

[0008] The stirring mechanism includes an air flow stirring unit and a mechanical stirring unit;

[0009] The air flow stirring unit includes an air compressor, an air pipe and a nozzle. The bottom of the air compressor is fixedly connected to the cylinder cover. One end of the air pipe is fixedly connected to the air outlet end of the air compressor, the other end of the air pipe extends to the bottom surface of the inner cylinder, and the nozzle is connected to the air pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the other end of the air pipe is in a sealed state, and there are multiple nozzles which are fixedly connected to the air pipe at equal intervals. The sealed state ensures the stability of the air pressure in the air pipe, prevents gas leakage, and improves the efficiency of air flow stirring. The multiple nozzles distributed at equal intervals can uniformly inject air flow into the dissolution cylinder, so that the plant extracts are impacted and stirred by the air flow in all directions, thereby enhancing the dissolution effect and avoiding the problem of uneven local dissolution.

[0011] Preferably, the mechanical stirring unit includes a motor, a transmission part I, a transmission part II, a rotating shaft, a stirring shaft, a sleeve, a stirring rod and a flow disturbing rod. The output end of the motor is connected to the rotating shaft through a coupling. The large gear of the transmission part I and the small gear of the transmission part II are respectively connected to the rotating shaft. The stirring shaft is connected to the middle of the small gear of the transmission part I. The sleeve is connected to the middle of the large gear of the transmission part II. The stirring shaft is rotatably connected to the inside of the sleeve. The stirring rod is connected to the sleeve. The flow disturbing rod is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. Through the drive of the motor and combined with a complex transmission mechanism, the double stirring effects of the stirring shaft and the stirring rod are realized. The settings of the transmission part I and the transmission part II make the stirring action more complex and diverse, which helps to improve the stirring efficiency. The direct stirring effects of the stirring shaft and the stirring rod, as well as the interference of the flow disturbing rod on the liquid flow, can more effectively break the interfacial tension between the plant extract particles and the solvent and promote the dissolution process.

[0012] Preferably, the transmission part I and the transmission part II are respectively driven by gears, and the large and small gears of the transmission part I and the transmission part II are meshed. The gear drive ensures the accuracy and stability of power transmission.

[0013] Preferably, there are four groups of flow disturbing rods which are respectively arranged on the stirring shaft. The setting of multiple groups of flow disturbing rods can increase the disturbance range and intensity of the liquid, so that the liquid forms a turbulent flow in the dissolution cylinder.

[0014] Preferably, a collection box is provided below the dissolution cylinder. A discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the right side of the collection box. A one-way valve I is arranged inside the discharge pipe. The design of the collection box facilitates the collection and transfer of the dissolved liquid. The arrangement of the discharge pipe and the one-way valve I enables precise control of the discharging process, prevents the liquid from flowing out by itself when not needed, and ensures the operational convenience and safety of the device.

[0015] Preferably, a heating strip is arranged between the heat insulation layer and the inner cylinder. The setting of the heating strip allows temperature control during the dissolution process, improving the dissolution efficiency. An appropriate temperature can reduce the surface tension between the plant extract particles and the solvent, accelerating the dissolution process. At the same time, the design of the heat insulation layer reduces heat dissipation, improves energy utilization efficiency, and ensures the stability and controllability of the dissolution process.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. For the device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts, the sealed state ensures the stability of the air pressure in the air pipe, prevents gas leakage, and improves the efficiency of air flow stirring. Multiple equally spaced nozzles can evenly spray air flow into the dissolution cylinder, enabling the plant extracts to be impacted and agitated by the air flow in all directions, thereby enhancing the dissolution effect and avoiding the problem of uneven local dissolution.

[0018] 2. For the device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts, through the drive of the motor and in combination with a complex transmission mechanism, the dual stirring effects of the stirring shaft and the stirring rods are achieved. The settings of the first transmission part and the second transmission part make the stirring action more complex and diverse, contributing to improving the stirring efficiency. The direct stirring effects of the stirring shaft and the stirring rods, as well as the interference of the flow disturbing rods on the liquid flow, can more effectively break the interfacial tension between the plant extract particles and the solvent, promoting the dissolution process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure view of the dissolution box of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic structure view of the dissolution box of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic overall structure view of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic air flow stirring structure view of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic mechanical stirring structure view of the present utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1 support, 2 collection box, 201 discharge pipe, 202 one-way valve one, 3 dissolution cylinder, 301 cylinder cover, 302 blanking pipe, 303 one-way valve two, 304 heat preservation layer, 305 inner cylinder, 4 feeding port, 501 motor, 502 transmission part one, 503 transmission part two, 504 rotating shaft, 505 stirring shaft, 506 sleeve, 507 stirring rod, 508 flow disturbing rod, 6 air compressor, 601 air pipe, 602 nozzle. Specific embodiments

[0025] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1 - 5 , the present invention provides a technical solution:

[0027] Embodiment 1:

[0028] A device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts, including a support 1, which serves as the basic support structure for the entire device, ensuring the stable fixation of components such as the dissolution cylinder 3 and the collection box 2, facilitating the installation and operation of the overall device. In the middle of the upper surface of the support 1, a dissolution cylinder 3 is fixedly connected. The dissolution cylinder 3 provides a closed environment for the dissolution process, preventing the volatilization or contamination of the solvent and extract during the dissolution process. Below the dissolution cylinder 3, a collection box 2 is provided. On the right side of the collection box 2, a discharge pipe 201 is fixedly connected. Inside the discharge pipe 201, a check valve 202 is provided. The collection box 2 is convenient for collecting the dissolved liquid, facilitating subsequent processing or transfer. The discharge pipe 201 provides a discharge channel for the liquid, while the check valve 202 ensures the precise control of the discharge process, preventing unnecessary liquid leakage and improving the safety and convenience of operation. Above the dissolution cylinder 3, a cylinder cover 301 is provided. Above the cylinder cover 301, a feeding port 4 is provided. The cylinder cover 301 closes the top of the dissolution cylinder 3, preventing the entry of external impurities. The feeding port 4 provides a channel for adding plant extracts and solvents, facilitating operation. The dissolution cylinder 3 includes an inner cylinder 305 and a heat insulation layer 304. Between the heat insulation layer 304 and the inner cylinder 305, a heating strip is provided. The inner cylinder 305 serves as the main place for the dissolution reaction, and its material and design should meet requirements such as corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance. The heat insulation layer 304 reduces heat dissipation and improves energy utilization efficiency. The heating strip allows temperature control of the dissolution process. Appropriate temperature helps reduce the surface tension between plant extract particles and the solvent, accelerating the dissolution process. At the bottom of the inner cylinder 305, an outlet is provided. Inside the outlet, a feeding pipe 302 is fixedly connected. Inside the feeding pipe 302, a check valve 303 is provided. The feeding pipe 302 provides a discharge channel for the dissolved liquid. The check valve 303 ensures that the liquid can only be discharged when needed, preventing unnecessary leakage or backflow. Inside the inner cylinder 305, a stirring mechanism is provided;

[0029] The stirring mechanism includes an air flow stirring unit;

[0030] The air flow stirring unit includes an air compressor 6, an air pipe 601, and a nozzle 602. The bottom of the air compressor 6 is fixedly connected to the cylinder cover 301. The air compressor 6 generates high-pressure air flow, which is transported to the nozzle 602 through the air pipe 601. The nozzle 602 evenly sprays the air flow into the dissolution cylinder 3, impacting and agitating the liquid and solid particles, enhancing the dissolution effect and avoiding the problem of uneven local dissolution. The sealed state of the air pipe 601 ensures the stability of the air pressure, while multiple nozzles 602 arranged at equal intervals achieve omnidirectional air flow stirring. One end of the air pipe 601 is fixedly connected to the air outlet end of the air compressor 6, and the other end of the air pipe 601 extends to the bottom surface of the inner cylinder 305. The nozzle 602 is connected to the air pipe 601. The other end of the air pipe 601 is in a sealed state, and there are multiple nozzles 602 fixedly connected to the air pipe 601 at equal intervals.

[0031] Example Two:

[0032] On the basis of the first embodiment, the stirring mechanism further includes a mechanical stirring unit; the mechanical stirring unit includes a motor 501, a first transmission member 502, a second transmission member 503, a rotating shaft 504, a stirring shaft 505, a sleeve 506, stirring rods 507 and spoiler rods 508. The output end of the motor 501 is connected to the rotating shaft 504 through a coupling. The large gear of the first transmission member 502 and the small gear of the second transmission member 503 are respectively connected to the rotating shaft 504. The stirring shaft 505 is connected to the middle of the small gear of the first transmission member 502. The sleeve 506 is connected to the middle of the large gear of the second transmission member 503. The stirring shaft 505 is rotatably connected to the inside of the sleeve 506. The stirring rods 507 are connected to the sleeve 506. The spoiler rods 508 are fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 504. There are four groups of spoiler rods 508, which are respectively arranged on the stirring shaft 505. The first transmission member 502 and the second transmission member 503 are respectively driven by gears, and the large and small gears of the first transmission member 502 and the second transmission member 503 are meshed. The motor 501 provides power, and the power is transmitted to the stirring shaft 505 and the sleeve 506 through a complex transmission mechanism (the first transmission member 502 and the second transmission member 503), realizing the dual stirring functions of the stirring shaft 505 and the stirring rods 507. At the same time, the spoiler rods 508 interfere with the liquid flow, increasing the turbulence and vortices, and further improving the dissolution efficiency. The arrangement of multiple groups of spoiler rods 508 increases the disturbance range and intensity, making the dissolution process more uniform and efficient.

[0033] Working principle: Prepare the plant extract and the solvent, and add the plant extract and the solvent into the dissolution cylinder 3 through the feeding port 4. Connect the power supply, start the heating strip for preheating, and adjust the temperature as needed.

[0034] Then start the air compressor 6 and the motor 501. The air compressor 6 generates high-pressure air flow, which is delivered to the nozzle 602 through the air pipe 601. The nozzle 602 evenly sprays the air flow into the dissolution cylinder 3. These air flows impact and stir the liquid and solid particles, enhancing the dissolution effect and avoiding the problem of uneven local dissolution. The plant extract is gradually dissolved in the solvent. At this time, the dissolution situation can be observed, and the stirring speed and temperature can be adjusted as needed.

[0035] Meanwhile, the motor 501 provides power, which is transmitted to the rotating shaft 504 through a coupling. The large gear and the small gear on the rotating shaft 504 are respectively connected to the first transmission member 502 and the second transmission member 503 to achieve the distribution and transmission of power. The first transmission member 502 and the second transmission member 503 drive the stirring shaft 505 and the sleeve 506 to rotate respectively through gear transmission. The stirring shaft 505 and the stirring rod 507 achieve the main stirring effect, while the rotation of the sleeve 506 further enhances the stirring effect. The spoiler rod 508 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 504 to interfere with the liquid flow, increasing turbulence and vortices, and further improving the dissolution efficiency. The arrangement of multiple groups of spoiler rods 508 increases the disturbance range and intensity, making the dissolution process more uniform and efficient.

[0036] On the basis of mechanical stirring, combined with the action of the air flow stirring unit, all-round and multi-angle agitation of the dissolution process is achieved, further improving the dissolution effect.

[0037] When the dissolution process is completed, the heating strip and the stirring mechanism are turned off. The one-way valve two 303 is opened, so that the dissolved liquid flows into the collection tank 2 through the blanking pipe 302. Subsequently, the one-way valve one 202 is opened, and the liquid in the collection tank 2 is discharged through the discharge pipe 201 for subsequent treatment or transfer.

[0038] It should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising the element.

Claims

1. An apparatus for increasing the solubility of plant extracts, comprising a support (1), characterized in that: In the middle of the upper surface of the support (1), a dissolution cylinder (3) is fixedly connected. Above the dissolution cylinder (3), a cylinder cover (301) is provided. Above the cylinder cover (301), a feeding port (4) is provided. The dissolution cylinder (3) includes an inner cylinder (305) and a heat preservation layer (304). An outlet is opened at the bottom of the inner cylinder (305). A feeding pipe (302) is fixedly connected inside the outlet. A check valve two (303) is arranged inside the feeding pipe (302). A stirring mechanism is arranged inside the inner cylinder (305). The stirring mechanism includes an air flow stirring unit and a mechanical stirring unit. The air flow stirring unit includes an air compressor (6), an air pipe (601), and a nozzle (602). The bottom of the air compressor (6) is fixedly connected to the cylinder cover (301). One end of the air pipe (601) is fixedly connected to the air outlet end of the air compressor (6). The other end of the air pipe (601) extends to the bottom surface of the inner cylinder (305). The nozzle (602) is connected to the air pipe (601).

2. The device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the air pipe (601) is in a sealed state. There are multiple nozzles (602) which are fixedly connected to the air pipe (601) at equal intervals.

3. The device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mechanical stirring unit includes a motor (501), a transmission part one (502), a transmission part two (503), a rotating shaft (504), a stirring shaft (505), a sleeve (506), a stirring rod (507), and a flow disturbing rod (508). The output end of the motor (501) is connected to the rotating shaft (504) through a coupling. The large gear of the transmission part one (502) and the small gear of the transmission part two (503) are respectively connected to the rotating shaft (504). The stirring shaft (505) is connected to the middle of the small gear of the transmission part one (502). The sleeve (506) is connected to the middle of the large gear of the transmission part two (503). The stirring shaft (505) is rotatably connected inside the sleeve (506). The stirring rod (507) is connected to the sleeve (506). The flow disturbing rod (508) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (504).

4. A device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transmission part one (502) and the transmission part two (503) are respectively driven by gears. The large and small gears of the transmission part one (502) and the transmission part two (503) are meshed.

5. The device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are four groups of flow disturbing rods (508), which are respectively arranged on the stirring shaft (505).

6. The device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts according to claim 1, characterized in that: A collection box (2) is arranged below the dissolution cylinder (3). A discharge pipe (201) is fixedly connected to the right side of the collection box (2). A check valve one (202) is arranged inside the discharge pipe (201).

7. The device for increasing the solubility of plant extracts according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating strip is arranged between the heat preservation layer (304) and the inner cylinder (305).

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