Supercritical extraction device suitable for insect protein production
By introducing a cleaning structure and rinsing components into the supercritical extraction device, the problem of tedious cleaning of the extraction vessel was solved, achieving efficient cleaning and uniform rinsing of the vessel's inner wall and improving the extraction quality of insect protein production.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422686238.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-04
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-04
AI Technical Summary
In existing supercritical extraction technologies for insect protein production, the cleaning process of the extraction vessel is cumbersome, requiring the vessel to be opened for cleaning, resulting in complex operation and incomplete cleaning.
A supercritical extraction device was designed, comprising an extraction vessel, a servo motor, a rotating shaft, a first rotating frame, a fixed plate, a brush, and a spring. The servo motor drives the brush to clean the inner wall of the extraction vessel, and combined with a flushing component and a stirring component, the inner wall of the vessel is automatically cleaned and rinsed evenly.
It simplifies the cleaning process of the extraction vessel, improves the cleanliness of the inner wall of the vessel, reduces residue adhesion, and enhances extraction quality and efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of supercritical extraction technology, specifically a supercritical extraction device suitable for the production of insect protein. Background Technology
[0002] Supercritical fluid extraction is a separation technique that uses supercritical fluids as solvents. Supercritical fluids have both high solubility and the low viscosity and high diffusivity of gases.
[0003] The commonly used fluid medium for supercritical fluid extraction is CO2. The basic steps of supercritical fluid extraction for insect protein production include selecting a suitable supercritical fluid, adjusting it to a supercritical state, preparing the material to be extracted, introducing the supercritical fluid into a matrix containing the target component, dissolving and carrying the target component through stirring or maintaining contact, and then separating the supercritical fluid to recover the target component. Generally, an extraction vessel is used for extraction, and its interior needs to be cleaned after long-term use.
[0004] In the existing supercritical extraction technology for insect protein production, cleaning the extraction vessel requires opening it, adding a cleaning agent, and then rinsing it with water, making the cleaning process rather cumbersome.
[0005] Therefore, this invention provides a supercritical extraction device suitable for the production of insect protein. Utility Model Content
[0006] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, at least one technical problem raised in the background art is solved.
[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: A supercritical extraction device suitable for insect protein production, comprising an extraction vessel; a servo motor is fixedly connected to the top of the extraction vessel; a rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the transmission end of the servo motor; the bottom end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner side wall of the extraction vessel; a first rotating frame is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the rotating shaft; a fixed plate is slidably connected to the side wall of the first rotating frame near the extraction vessel; the fixed plate has multiple sections on the side wall of the first rotating frame; springs are fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixed plate near the first rotating frame; multiple sets of springs are arranged on the side wall of the fixed plate; the other end of the springs is fixedly connected to the inside of the first rotating frame; the fixed plate is near the side wall of the first rotating frame. A brush is fixedly connected to the side wall near the extraction vessel; multiple sets of brushes are arranged on the side wall of the fixed plate; a fastening assembly is provided on the side wall and center of the first rotating frame near the rotating shaft; a flushing assembly is provided on the side wall of the rotating shaft away from the first rotating frame; a stirring assembly is provided in the center of the rotating shaft; a drain pipe is provided at the bottom of the extraction vessel; and a feed pipe and a liquid inlet pipe are provided at the top of the extraction vessel. This step, through the arrangement of the first rotating frame, the fixed plate, the brushes, and the springs, forms the internal cleaning structure of the extraction vessel, realizing the function of cleaning the inner side wall of the extraction vessel. This solves the problem of needing to open the extraction vessel and other cumbersome steps when cleaning the extraction vessel, improves the cleanliness of the inner side wall of the extraction vessel, reduces the adhesion of residual material to the inner side wall of the extraction vessel, and simplifies the cleaning operation steps.
[0008] Preferably, the fastening assembly includes a first fastening bolt, a pressure block, and a second fastening bolt; the second fastening bolt is threadedly connected to the side wall of the first rotating frame near the rotating shaft; the pressure block is rotatably connected to the end of the first fastening bolt away from the rotating shaft; this step, through the arrangement of the first fastening bolt, pressure block, and second fastening bolt, forms a cleaning assembly fixing structure, realizing the function of connecting and separating the rotating shaft and the first rotating frame, reducing the situation where the first rotating frame rotates when cleaning is not required, reducing the impact of the cleaning structure on extraction, and improving the quality of extraction.
[0009] Preferably, the rinsing assembly includes a second rotating frame, nozzles, and a water inlet pipe; the second rotating frame is fixedly connected to the end of the first rotating frame near the rotating shaft; the second rotating frame is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft; the nozzles are fixedly connected to the side wall of the second rotating frame near the extraction vessel; multiple sets of nozzles are arranged on the side wall of the second rotating frame; a water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the extraction vessel; water channels are provided inside the second rotating frame and the rotating shaft; the nozzles communicate with the water inlet pipe through the water channels; this step, through the arrangement of the second rotating frame, nozzles, and water inlet pipe, forms a rinsing structure, realizing the function of uniformly rinsing the inner side wall of the extraction vessel, solving the problem of uneven rinsing of the inner side wall of the extraction vessel, and improving the cleanliness of the inner side wall of the extraction vessel after cleaning.
[0010] Preferably, the stirring assembly includes a stirring rod; the stirring rod is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating shaft; multiple sets of stirring rods are arranged symmetrically in the middle of the rotating shaft; the surface of the stirring rod is coated with a Teflon coating; this step, through the arrangement of the stirring rods, stirs the material and the supercritical fluid, increases the contact area between the material and the supercritical fluid, improves the extraction quality, and reduces the material adhesion to the surface of the stirring rod.
[0011] Preferably, a fixing frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the extraction vessel; a support leg is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing frame; multiple sets of support legs are provided at the bottom of the fixing frame and are evenly distributed at the bottom of the fixing frame; this step, through the setting of the fixing frame and support legs, forms a support structure to support and fix the device, reducing the possibility of the device tipping over.
[0012] Preferably, a pad is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support leg away from the fixed frame; the pad is provided at the bottom of multiple sets of support legs; this step, by setting the pad, reduces the vibration generated during the operation of the device and reduces the impact of vibration on other equipment.
[0013] Preferably, the pressing block is made of rubber; the pressing block is made of rubber, which increases the friction with the inner wall of the extraction vessel and reduces the slippage that occurs when the first rotating frame is fixed.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0015] 1. The supercritical extraction device for insect protein production described in this utility model, through the arrangement of a first rotating frame, a fixed plate, a brush and a spring, forms an internal cleaning structure for the extraction vessel, realizing the function of cleaning the inner wall of the extraction vessel. This solves the problem of having to open the extraction vessel and other cumbersome steps when cleaning the extraction vessel, improves the cleanliness of the inner wall of the extraction vessel, reduces the adhesion of residual material to the inner wall of the extraction vessel, and simplifies the cleaning operation steps.
[0016] 2. The supercritical extraction device for insect protein production described in this utility model, through the arrangement of a first fastening bolt, a pressure block, and a second fastening bolt, forms a cleaning component fixing structure, which realizes the function of connecting and separating the rotating shaft and the first rotating frame, reduces the situation where the first rotating frame rotates when cleaning is not required, reduces the impact of the cleaning structure on extraction, and improves the quality of extraction. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the brush and the extraction vessel in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pressure block and the first rotating frame in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the second fastening bolt and the first rotating frame cooperate in this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Extraction vessel; 11. Servo motor; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. First rotating frame; 14. Fixing plate; 15. Brush; 16. Spring; 2. First fastening bolt; 21. Pressure block; 22. Second fastening bolt; 3. Second rotating frame; 31. Nozzle; 32. Water inlet pipe; 4. Stirring rod; 5. Fixing frame; 51. Support leg; 6. Pad block. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0024] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, a supercritical extraction device for insect protein production according to an embodiment of this utility model includes an extraction vessel 1; a servo motor 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the extraction vessel 1; a rotating shaft 12 is fixedly connected to the transmission end of the servo motor 11; the bottom end of the rotating shaft 12 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner side wall of the extraction vessel 1; a first rotating frame 13 is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the rotating shaft 12; a fixing plate 14 is slidably connected to the side wall of the first rotating frame 13 near the extraction vessel 1; the fixing plate 14 is provided with multiple sections on the side wall of the first rotating frame 13; the fixing plate 14 is close to A spring 16 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first rotating frame 13; multiple sets of springs 16 are arranged on the side wall of the fixed plate 14; the other end of the spring 16 is fixedly connected to the inside of the first rotating frame 13; a brush 15 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixed plate 14 near the extraction vessel 1; multiple sets of brushes 15 are arranged on the side wall of the fixed plate 14; fastening components are provided on the side wall and in the middle of the first rotating frame 13 near the rotating shaft 12; a flushing component is provided on the side wall of the rotating shaft 12 away from the first rotating frame 13; a stirring component is provided in the middle of the rotating shaft 12; and a drain is provided at the bottom of the extraction vessel 1. The extraction vessel 1 is equipped with a feed pipe and a liquid inlet pipe at the top. During operation, when cleaning the inside of the extraction vessel 1 is required, the flushing assembly is turned on, and water and cleaning agent are mixed and sprayed onto the inside of the extraction vessel 1. Then, the fastening assembly is used to fix the first rotating frame 13 to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 12. The servo motor 11 is turned on, and it drives the first rotating frame 13, the fixing plate 14, the brush 15, and the spring 16 to rotate. The spring 16 presses against the fixing plate 14, causing the brush 15 to approach the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1. As the brush 15 rotates, it cleans the inside of the extraction vessel. The inner wall of the extraction vessel 1 is cleaned to remove the residue adhering to it, and the wastewater is discharged through the drain pipe at the bottom of the extraction vessel 1. This step, through the arrangement of the first rotating frame 13, the fixed plate 14, the brush 15 and the spring 16, forms the internal cleaning structure of the extraction vessel 1, realizing the function of cleaning the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1. This solves the problem of having to open the extraction vessel 1 and other cumbersome steps when cleaning the extraction vessel 1, improves the cleanliness of the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1, reduces the residue adhering to the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1, and simplifies the cleaning operation.
[0025] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the fastening assembly includes a first fastening bolt 2, a pressure block 21, and a second fastening bolt 22. The second fastening bolt 22 is threadedly connected to the side wall of the first rotating frame 13 near the rotating shaft 12. The pressure block 21 is rotatably connected to the end of the first fastening bolt 2 away from the rotating shaft 12. During operation, when cleaning, the second fastening bolt 22 is tightened to fix the first rotating frame 13 to the rotating shaft 12, and the first fastening bolt 2 is loosened to move the pressure block 21 away from the side wall of the extraction vessel 1, thus completing the cleaning process. Then, loosen the second fastening bolt 22 to make the first rotating frame 13 rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 12, and at the same time tighten the first fastening bolt 2 to make the pressure block 21 press against the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1, thus fixing the first rotating frame 13 to the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1. This step, through the setting of the first fastening bolt 2, the pressure block 21 and the second fastening bolt 22, forms a cleaning assembly fixing structure, which realizes the function of connecting and separating the rotating shaft 12 and the first rotating frame 13, reduces the situation where the first rotating frame 13 rotates when cleaning is not required, reduces the impact of the cleaning structure on the extraction, and improves the quality of extraction.
[0026] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the flushing assembly includes a second rotating frame 3, a nozzle 31, and a water inlet pipe 32; the second rotating frame 3 is fixedly connected to the end of the first rotating frame 13 near the rotating shaft 12; the second rotating frame 3 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 12; the nozzle 31 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the second rotating frame 3 near the extraction vessel 1; multiple sets of nozzles 31 are arranged on the side wall of the second rotating frame 3; the water inlet pipe 32 is fixedly connected to the top of the extraction vessel 1; water channels are provided inside the second rotating frame 3 and the rotating shaft 12; the nozzle 31 communicates with the water inlet pipe 32 through the water channels; during operation, the water inlet pipe 32... A water source or a cleaning agent mixture is connected and sprayed from the nozzle 31 through the channel inside the rotating shaft 12 and the second rotating frame 3 to clean or pre-treat the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1. When the cleaning water is sprayed from the nozzle 31, the residue adhering to the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1 is washed off. This step, through the arrangement of the second rotating frame 3, the nozzle 31 and the water inlet pipe 32, forms a flushing structure, which realizes the function of uniformly flushing the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1, solving the problem of uneven flushing of the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1 and improving the cleanliness of the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1 after cleaning.
[0027] like Figure 3As shown, the stirring assembly includes stirring rods 4; stirring rods 4 are fixedly connected to the middle of rotating shaft 12; multiple sets of stirring rods 4 are arranged symmetrically in the middle of rotating shaft 12; the surface of stirring rods 4 is coated with Teflon; during operation, when stirring is required, rotating shaft 12 drives stirring rods 4 to rotate inside extraction vessel 1, so that supercritical fluid and material are in full contact. The coating on the surface of stirring rods 4 reduces material adhesion to the surface of stirring rods 4; this step, through the arrangement of stirring rods 4, stirs the material and supercritical fluid, increases the contact area between the material and supercritical fluid, improves the extraction quality, and reduces material adhesion to the surface of stirring rods 4.
[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, a fixed frame 5 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the extraction vessel 1; a support leg 51 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame 5; multiple sets of support legs 51 are set at the bottom of the fixed frame 5 and are evenly distributed at the bottom of the fixed frame 5; during operation, the fixed frame 5 and the support leg 51 support the device; this step, through the setting of the fixed frame 5 and the support leg 51, forms a support structure to support and fix the device, reducing the possibility of the device tipping over.
[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, a pad 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support leg 51 away from the fixed frame 5; the pad 6 is set at the bottom of multiple sets of support legs 51; during operation, after the support leg 51 is placed in the working area, the pad 6 contacts the ground to dampen the device; this step, through the setting of the pad 6, weakens the vibration generated when the device is working and reduces the impact of vibration on other equipment.
[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, the pressure block 21 is made of rubber. During operation, the pressure block 21 is made of rubber to increase the friction with the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1 and reduce the slippage that occurs when the first rotating frame 13 is fixed.
[0031] During operation, when cleaning the inside of the extraction vessel 1 is required, the flushing assembly is turned on, and water and cleaning agent are mixed and sprayed onto the inside of the extraction vessel 1. Then, the first rotating frame 13 is fixed to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 12 using the fastening assembly. The servo motor 11 is turned on, and the servo motor 11 drives the first rotating frame 13, the fixing plate 14, the brush 15, and the spring 16 to rotate. The spring 16 presses against the fixing plate 14, causing the brush 15 to approach the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1. When the brush 15 rotates, it sweeps the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1, removing the residue adhering to the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1. Wastewater is discharged through the drain pipe at the bottom of the extraction vessel 1. During cleaning, the second fastening bolt 22 is tightened to fix the first rotating frame 13 to the rotating shaft 12, and the first fastening bolt 2 is loosened to move the pressure block 21 away from the side wall of the extraction vessel 1. After cleaning, the second fastening bolt 22 is loosened to allow the first rotating frame 13 to rotate and connect with the rotating shaft 12. Simultaneously, tighten the first fastening bolt 2 to press the pressure block 21 against the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1, and fix the first rotating frame 13 to the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1; the water inlet pipe 32 is connected to an external water source, and the water source or cleaning agent mixture is sprayed out from the nozzle 31 through the channel inside the rotating shaft 12 and the second rotating frame 3 to clean or pre-treat the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1. When the cleaning water is sprayed out from the nozzle 31, the residue adhering to the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1 is washed off; when stirring is required, the rotating shaft 12 drives the stirring rod 4 to rotate inside the extraction vessel 1, so that the supercritical fluid and the material are in full contact. The surface of the stirring rod 4 has a coating to reduce the material adhering to the surface of the stirring rod 4; the fixing frame 5 and the support leg 51 support the device; after the support leg 51 is placed in the working area, the pad 6 contacts the ground to absorb the shock of the device; the pressure block 21 is made of rubber to increase the friction with the inner wall of the extraction vessel 1 and reduce the slippage when the first rotating frame 13 is fixed.
[0032] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A supercritical extraction apparatus suitable for insect protein production, comprising an extraction vessel (1); characterized in that: A servo motor (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the extraction vessel (1). A rotating shaft (12) is fixedly connected to the transmission end of the servo motor (11). The bottom end of the rotating shaft (12) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner side wall of the extraction vessel (1). A first rotating frame (13) is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the rotating shaft (12). A fixing plate (14) is slidably connected to the side wall of the first rotating frame (1) near the extraction vessel (1). The fixing plate (14) has multiple sections on the side wall of the first rotating frame (13). A spring (16) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixing plate (14) near the first rotating frame (13). The spring (16) is fixed in place. Multiple sets of springs (16) are provided on the side wall of the plate (14); the other end of the spring (16) is fixedly connected to the inside of the first rotating frame (13); a brush (15) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixed plate (14) near the extraction vessel (1), and multiple sets of brushes (15) are provided on the side wall of the fixed plate (14); a fastening assembly is provided on the side wall and in the middle of the first rotating frame (13) near the rotating shaft (12), a flushing assembly is provided on the side wall of the rotating shaft (12) away from the first rotating frame (13), a stirring assembly is provided in the middle of the rotating shaft (12), a sewage discharge pipe is provided at the bottom of the extraction vessel (1); a feed pipe and a liquid inlet pipe are provided at the top of the extraction vessel (1).
2. The supercritical extraction apparatus for insect protein production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastening assembly includes a first fastening bolt (2), a pressure block (21), and a second fastening bolt (22). The second fastening bolt (22) is threadedly connected to the side wall of the first rotating frame (13) near the rotating shaft (12), and the second fastening bolt (22) is threadedly connected to the side wall of the first rotating frame (13) near the extraction vessel (1). The pressure block (21) is rotatably connected to the end of the first fastening bolt (2) away from the rotating shaft (12).
3. The supercritical extraction apparatus for insect protein production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flushing assembly includes a second rotating frame (3), a nozzle (31), and a water inlet pipe (32). The second rotating frame (3) is fixedly connected to the end of the first rotating frame (13) near the rotating shaft (12). The second rotating frame (3) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (12). The nozzle (31) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the second rotating frame (3) near the extraction vessel (1). Multiple sets of nozzles (31) are provided on the side wall of the second rotating frame (3). The water inlet pipe (32) is fixedly connected to the top of the extraction vessel (1). Water channels are provided inside the second rotating frame (3) and the rotating shaft (12). The nozzle (31) is connected to the water inlet pipe (32) through the water channels.
4. The supercritical extraction apparatus for insect protein production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly includes stirring rods (4), which are fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating shaft (12); multiple sets of stirring rods (4) are arranged symmetrically in the middle of the rotating shaft (12); the surface of the stirring rods (4) is coated with Teflon.
5. A supercritical extraction apparatus for insect protein production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extraction vessel (1) is fixedly connected to a frame (5) on its outer side wall, and the bottom of the frame (5) is fixedly connected to a support leg (51); the support leg (51) is provided in multiple sets at the bottom of the frame (5) and is evenly distributed at the bottom of the frame (5).
6. A supercritical extraction apparatus suitable for insect protein production according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of each support leg (51) away from the fixed frame (5) is fixedly connected with a pad (6), and the pad (6) is provided at the bottom of multiple sets of support legs (51).
7. A supercritical extraction apparatus suitable for insect protein production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressure block (21) is made of rubber.