Integrated equipment for homogenizing, defoaming and filling collagen

Abstract

The utility model provides integrated equipment for homogenizing, defoaming and filling collagen, and relates to the technical field of collagen preparation and production. The integrated equipment comprises a filling tank body, a cover body, a stirring mechanism, a vacuumizing mechanism, a bracket and a driving mechanism, wherein the cover body is hermetically connected with the filling tank body; a feeding hole is formed in the cover body or the filling tank body; the stirring mechanism is mounted on the cover body, and the stirring mechanism is configured to be used for stirring materials in the filling tank body; the vacuumizing mechanism is configured to vacuumize the interior of the filling tank body; the filling tank body is mounted on the bracket and is rotatably supported on the bracket; the driving mechanism is configured to be used for driving the filling tank body to rotate along the vertical center axis of the filling tank body. The collagen homogenizing, defoaming and filling can be carried out in the filling tank body, so that the transfer is avoided, the occupied space is small, and bubbles are not easy to generate after defoaming.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of collagen preparation and production technology, and more specifically, to an integrated device for collagen homogenization, defoaming and filling. Background Technology

[0002] After collagen production is complete, it typically needs to be homogenized and defoamed before filling. However, in current technology, collagen is usually homogenized in a homogenizer, then transferred to a defoaming machine for defoaming, and finally transferred to a filling machine. This process is cumbersome, occupies a lot of space for each piece of equipment, and air bubbles may be generated again during the transfer to the filling machine after defoaming, resulting in residual air bubbles in the product during filling and affecting product quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an integrated device for collagen homogenization, degassing, and filling. Collagen homogenization, degassing, and filling are all carried out in the filling tank, avoiding transfer, occupying little space, and making it less likely for bubbles to be generated again after degassing.

[0004] This application is implemented as follows:

[0005] This application provides an integrated apparatus for collagen homogenization, defoaming, and filling, comprising:

[0006] Filling tanks;

[0007] A cover body, which is sealed to the filling tank body; the cover body or the filling tank body is provided with a feed inlet;

[0008] A stirring mechanism is installed on the cover and is configured to stir the material inside the filling tank.

[0009] A vacuuming mechanism configured to evacuate the interior of the filling tank;

[0010] A support, wherein the filling tank is mounted on the support and rotatably supported by the support; and

[0011] A drive mechanism configured to drive the filling tank to rotate along its own vertical central axis.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the stirring mechanism includes a drive motor, a stirring shaft, and stirring blades disposed on the stirring shaft, which is located inside the filling tank. The cover has a mounting hole, and the drive shaft of the drive motor passes through the mounting hole and is coaxially disposed with the stirring shaft to drive the stirring shaft to rotate. The drive shaft of the drive motor is rotatably connected to the cover via a rotating seal, which is disposed in the mounting hole.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the rotating seal is a rotating bearing, which includes an inner ring, an outer ring, and a sealing ring disposed between the inner and outer rings. The inner and outer rings are rotatable relative to each other. The drive shaft of the drive motor is sealed to the inner ring, and the outer ring is sealed to the wall of the mounting hole.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the integrated device further includes a lifting mechanism, the main body of which is detachably raised and lowered from the drive shaft of the drive motor.

[0015] In one possible implementation, an external tooth is installed on the outer periphery of the filling tank, and the driving mechanism includes a driving member and a gear coaxially arranged with the power output shaft of the driving member. The driving member can drive the gear to rotate, and the gear can mesh with the external tooth.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the drive mechanism includes a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic motor, the power output shaft of the hydraulic motor being connected to the bottom of the filling tank, the hydraulic motor driving the filling tank to rotate along its own vertical central axis, and the hydraulic pump supplying power to the hydraulic motor by pumping hydraulic oil.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the filling tank is connected to a support rod, the bracket is provided with a support plate, the support plate is provided with an annular limiting groove, and one end of the support rod is provided in the limiting groove and can slide within the limiting groove.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the support rods are provided in multiple form, and the multiple support rods are evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the filling tank.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the upper side wall of the filling tank is provided with a vacuum port that communicates with the interior of the filling tank. The vacuuming mechanism includes a vacuum pump and a connecting pipe connected to the vacuum pump, with one end of the connecting pipe communicating with the vacuum port.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the filling tank includes an inner tank and an outer tank spaced apart, forming a receiving space between the inner tank and the outer tank. The outer tank has a liquid supply port. The integrated device further includes a liquid supply mechanism for supplying a temperature-conducting liquid to the receiving space. The liquid supply mechanism includes a liquid supply pipe detachably connected to the liquid supply port, which can be sealed by a sealing element.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the outer tank includes a tank body and a connecting pipe connected to the tank body, the port of the connecting pipe having the liquid supply port, and the angle between the connecting pipe and the vertical direction being 30~60°.

[0022] This application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0023] This application discloses an integrated equipment for collagen homogenization, degassing, and filling. Collagen and other materials are fed into a filling tank through an inlet. First, a stirring mechanism agitates the collagen and other materials within the filling tank, and a drive mechanism rotates the filling tank relative to a support, ensuring thorough homogenization of the collagen. Then, a vacuuming mechanism evacuates the filling tank to degas the homogenized material. Finally, the material in the filling tank is filled. In this application, collagen homogenization, degassing, and filling are all performed within the filling tank, avoiding intermediate transfer processes and improving upon existing cumbersome procedures. It avoids the need for multiple devices for homogenization, degassing, and filling, resulting in a smaller overall footprint. Furthermore, in this embodiment, after degassing, the collagen and other materials do not need to be transferred to a dedicated filling machine; filling occurs directly within the degassing filling tank, thus reducing the likelihood of re-generating air bubbles after degassing. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of region A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another integrated device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Icons: 10-Integrated equipment; 11-Filling tank; 111-External teeth; 112-Support rod; 113-Vacuum port; 114-Inner tank; 115-Outer tank; 1151-Liquid supply port; 1152-Tank body; 1153-Connecting pipe; 116-Accommodation space; 118-Filling outlet; 12-Lid; 13-Stirring mechanism; 131-Drive motor; 132-Stirring shaft; 133- 14-Agitator blade; 141-Vacuum pump; 142-Connecting pipe; 15-Bracket; 151-Support plate; 152-Limiting groove; 16-Drive mechanism; 161-Drive component; 162-Gear; 164-Hydraulic motor; 17-Rotating seal; 171-Inner ring; 172-Outer ring; 173-Sealing ring; 181-Liquid supply mechanism; 182-Liquid supply pipe; 19-Lifting mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0030] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product of this application is usually placed in. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. Example

[0033] This embodiment provides an integrated device 10 for collagen homogenization, defoaming, and filling. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 1-3 It includes a filling tank 11, a cover 12, a stirring mechanism 13, a vacuuming mechanism 14, a support 15, and a drive mechanism 16, which is configured to drive the filling tank 11 to rotate along its own vertical central axis.

[0034] The cover 12 is sealed to the filling tank 11, and either the cover 12 or the filling tank 11 is provided with a feed inlet. That is, the feed inlet (not shown in the figure) can be located on the cover 12 or on the filling tank 11, through which collagen and other materials can be supplied into the filling tank 11. The supplied material can be collagen alone, or collagen and other materials (such as microspheres) can be supplied sequentially.

[0035] A stirring mechanism 13 is mounted on the cover 12 and is configured to stir the material inside the filling tank 11. The stirring mechanism 13 includes a drive motor 131, a stirring shaft 132, and stirring blades 133 disposed on the stirring shaft 132, which is located inside the filling tank 11. The cover 12 has a mounting hole through which the drive shaft of the drive motor 131 passes and is coaxially arranged with the stirring shaft 132. The drive shaft of the drive motor 131 is rotatably connected to the cover 12 via a rotating seal 17 disposed in the mounting hole.

[0036] The stirring mechanism 13 can stir the material inside the filling tank 11 to achieve a homogenization effect. Specifically, the drive motor 131 drives the stirring shaft 132 to rotate, which in turn drives the stirring blades 133 to rotate, thus stirring the material inside the filling tank 11 and achieving a homogenization effect. The drive shaft of the drive motor 131 is rotatably connected to the cover 12 via a rotating seal 17, which is located in the mounting hole, ensuring a good seal at the mounting hole and facilitating vacuuming operations.

[0037] For example, the rotating seal 17 is a rotating bearing, which includes an inner ring 171, an outer ring 172, and a sealing ring 173 disposed between the inner ring 171 and the outer ring 172 (see reference). Figure 2The inner ring 171 and outer ring 172 can rotate relative to each other. The drive shaft of the drive motor 131 is sealed to the inner ring 171, and the outer ring 172 is sealed to the wall of the mounting hole. For example, the drive shaft of the drive motor 131 is welded to the inner ring 171 to achieve a sealed connection, and the outer ring 172 is welded to the wall of the mounting hole to achieve a sealed connection. When the drive motor 131 drives the drive shaft to rotate, the drive shaft drives the inner ring 171 and the stirring shaft 132 to rotate relative to the outer ring 172. During the relative rotation of the inner ring 171 and the outer ring 172, the presence of the sealing ring 173 ensures a good sealing condition.

[0038] Furthermore, the integrated equipment 10 also includes a lifting mechanism 19. The main body of the lifting mechanism 19 is detachably connected to the drive shaft of the drive motor 131 to facilitate the inspection and maintenance of various components. The power output end of the lifting mechanism 19 is connected to the stirring shaft 132 and can drive the stirring shaft 132 to rise and fall. While the drive motor 131 drives the lifting mechanism 19 to rotate, it also drives the stirring shaft 132 and the stirring blades 133 to rotate. The lifting mechanism 19 can drive the stirring shaft 132 and the stirring blades 133 to rise and fall. When stirring stops, the operation of the lifting mechanism 19 causes the stirring shaft 132 and the stirring blades 133 to rise away from the liquid surface. At the same time, the residual material on the stirring blades 133 drips down and is collected, thus facilitating filling. Optionally, the lifting mechanism 19 can be an electric push rod, a hydraulic press, or a pneumatic press.

[0039] In addition, a vacuum port 113 communicating with the interior of the filling tank 11 is provided on the side wall of the filling tank 11. The vacuuming mechanism 14 includes a vacuum pump 141 and a connecting pipe 142 connected to the vacuum pump 141, with one end of the connecting pipe 142 communicating with the vacuum port 113. By evacuating the interior of the filling tank 11 through the vacuum pump 141, the collagen inside the filling tank 11 can be defoamed. It should be noted that before vacuuming, the connecting pipe 142 can be kept disconnected from the vacuum port 113, and the vacuum port 113 can be blocked by a sealing plug to facilitate the drive mechanism 16 driving the filling tank 11 to rotate along its vertical central axis; after vacuuming is completed, the vacuum port 113 can also be blocked by a sealing plug.

[0040] The integrated equipment 10 for collagen homogenization, degassing, and filling disclosed in this application supplies collagen and other materials into a filling tank 11 through an inlet. First, a stirring mechanism 13 stirs the collagen and other materials within the filling tank 11, and a drive mechanism 16 drives the filling tank 11 to rotate relative to a support 15, thereby ensuring thorough homogenization of the collagen within the filling tank 11. Then, a vacuuming mechanism 14 evacuates the filling tank 11 to degas the homogenized collagen. Finally, the collagen and other materials within the filling tank 11 are filled. In this application, collagen homogenization, degassing, and filling are all performed within the filling tank 11, avoiding intermediate transfer processes and improving upon existing cumbersome procedures. It also avoids the need for multiple devices to perform homogenization, degassing, and filling, resulting in a smaller overall footprint for the integrated equipment 10. Moreover, in this embodiment, after degassing, materials such as collagen do not need to be transferred to a dedicated filling machine for filling. Instead, they are filled directly in the degassing filling tank 11, thus making it less likely for bubbles to be generated again after degassing.

[0041] For example, the filling tank 11 includes an inner tank 114 and an outer tank 115 spaced apart. The outer tank 115 has a liquid supply port 1151. The integrated device 10 also includes a liquid supply mechanism 181 for supplying a temperature-conducting liquid to the containing space 116. The liquid supply mechanism 181 includes a liquid supply pipe 182, which is detachably connected to the liquid supply port 1151. The liquid supply port 1151 can be blocked by a sealing element (not shown in the figure).

[0042] Temperature-conducting fluid can be supplied to the containment space 116 between the inner tank 114 and the outer tank 115 through the supply mechanism 181 and the supply port 1151. This fluid facilitates heat exchange with materials such as collagen inside the inner tank 114, maintaining them at a constant temperature. For example, when the temperature-conducting fluid is cold water at 4°C, it can cool the collagen and other materials inside the inner tank 114. When the fluid is hot water at 30°C, it can heat the collagen and other materials inside the filling tank 11. The supply pipe 182 is detachably connected to the supply port 1151. After the temperature-conducting fluid is supplied into the containment space 116, the supply pipe 182 can be removed, and the supply port 1151 can be sealed with a plug. A suction pump can then be used to extract the temperature-conducting fluid from the containment space 116. It should be noted that when the filling tank 11 includes an inner tank 114 and an outer tank 115, a vacuum tube connecting the inner tank 114 to the outer tank 115 is provided between the inner tank 114 and the outer tank 115. The vacuum tube is connected to the vacuum port 113 and the connecting pipe 142. The vacuum port 113 is located in the inner tank 114.

[0043] In one embodiment, the outer tank 115 includes a tank body 1152 and a connecting pipe 1153 connected to the tank body 1152. The port of the connecting pipe 1153 has a liquid supply port 1151, and the angle between the connecting pipe 1153 and the vertical direction is 30-60°. The connecting pipe 1153 has a certain inclination relative to the horizontal direction, so that after the liquid supply pipe 182 is removed, the temperature conduction liquid in the containing space 116 is less likely to leak from the liquid supply port 1151.

[0044] Additionally, the filling tank 11 is rotatably supported on the bracket 15, and the drive mechanism 16 is configured to drive the filling tank 11 to rotate along its own vertical central axis. Exemplarily, a ring of external teeth 111 is mounted on the outer periphery of the filling tank 11. The drive mechanism 16 includes a drive member 161 and a gear 162 coaxially arranged with the power output shaft of the drive member 161. The drive member 161 can drive the gear 162 to rotate, and the gear 162 can mesh with the external teeth 111 (see reference). Figure 1 The drive component 161 drives the gear 162 to rotate, which in turn drives the external gear 111 to rotate, thereby causing the filling tank 11 to rotate. Optionally, the direction of rotation of the filling tank 11 is opposite to the direction of rotation of the stirring shaft 132, so as to better homogenize the material in the filling tank 11.

[0045] For example, the drive mechanism 16 includes a hydraulic oil pump (not shown) and a hydraulic motor 164, the power output shaft of which is connected to the bottom of the filling tank 11 (see reference). Figure 3 The hydraulic motor 164 drives the filling tank 11 to rotate along its vertical central axis, and the hydraulic oil pump pumps hydraulic oil to the hydraulic motor 164 to provide power. The hydraulic motor 164 drives the filling tank 11 to rotate by pumping hydraulic oil to the hydraulic motor 164. Exemplarily, the power output shaft of the hydraulic motor 164 is connected to the center of the bottom of the filling tank 11, and the filling outlet 118 of the filling tank 11 is located on one side of the power output shaft of the hydraulic motor 164. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the drive mechanism 16 may also be a motor or a combination of a motor and a reducer.

[0046] Furthermore, the filling tank 11 is connected to a support rod 112, and the bracket 15 is provided with a support plate 151. The support plate 151 has an annular limiting groove 152, and one end of the support rod 112 is located in the limiting groove 152 and can slide within the limiting groove 152. The sliding engagement of the support rod 112 with the annular limiting groove 152 makes the filling tank 11 more stable during rotation. For example, multiple support rods 112 are provided, and these multiple support rods 112 are evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the filling tank 11. The sliding engagement of multiple support rods 112 with the annular limiting groove 152 of the support plate 151 further improves the stability of the filling tank 11 during rotation.

[0047] In summary, the integrated equipment 10 for collagen homogenization, degassing, and filling of this application performs homogenization, degassing, and filling of collagen and other materials all within the filling tank 11, avoiding intermediate transfer processes and improving upon existing cumbersome processes. It avoids the need for multiple devices to achieve homogenization, degassing, and filling, resulting in a smaller overall footprint for the integrated equipment 10. Furthermore, in this embodiment, after degassing, collagen and other materials do not need to be transferred to a dedicated filling machine for filling; filling is performed directly within the degassing filling tank 11, thus reducing the likelihood of air bubbles being generated again after degassing.

[0048] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An integrated device for collagen homogenization, defoaming, and filling, characterized in that, include: Filling tank; A cover body, which is sealed to the filling tank body; the cover body or the filling tank body is provided with a feed inlet; A stirring mechanism is installed on the cover and is configured to stir the material inside the filling tank. A vacuuming mechanism configured to evacuate the interior of the filling tank; A support frame, on which the filling tank is mounted and rotatably supported; as well as A drive mechanism configured to drive the filling tank to rotate along its own vertical central axis.

2. The integrated equipment for collagen homogenization, defoaming, and filling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring mechanism includes a drive motor, a stirring shaft, and stirring blades disposed on the stirring shaft, which is located inside the filling tank. The cover has a mounting hole, through which the drive shaft of the drive motor passes and is coaxially disposed with the stirring shaft to drive the stirring shaft to rotate. The drive shaft of the drive motor is rotatably connected to the cover through a rotating seal, which is disposed in the mounting hole.

3. The integrated equipment for collagen homogenization, defoaming, and filling according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating seal is a rotating bearing, which includes an inner ring, an outer ring, and a sealing ring disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring. The inner ring and the outer ring are capable of rotating relative to each other. The drive shaft of the drive motor is sealed to the inner ring, and the outer ring is sealed to the wall of the mounting hole.

4. The integrated equipment for collagen homogenization, defoaming, and filling according to claim 2, characterized in that, The integrated equipment also includes a lifting mechanism, the main body of which is detachably connected to the drive shaft of the drive motor, and the power output end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the stirring shaft and can drive the stirring shaft to lift.

5. The integrated equipment for collagen homogenization, defoaming, and filling according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The outer circumference of the filling tank is equipped with a ring of external teeth. The driving mechanism includes a driving component and a gear coaxially arranged with the power output shaft of the driving component. The driving component can drive the gear to rotate, and the gear can mesh with the external teeth.

6. The integrated equipment for collagen homogenization, defoaming, and filling according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a hydraulic oil pump and a hydraulic motor. The power output shaft of the hydraulic motor is connected to the bottom of the filling tank. The hydraulic motor is used to drive the filling tank to rotate along its own vertical central axis. The hydraulic oil pump is used to pump hydraulic oil to the hydraulic motor to provide power.

7. The integrated equipment for collagen homogenization, defoaming, and filling according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The filling tank is connected to a support rod, the bracket is provided with a support plate, the support plate is provided with an annular limiting groove, and one end of the support rod is provided in the limiting groove and can slide within the limiting groove.

8. The integrated equipment for collagen homogenization, defoaming, and filling according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The upper side wall of the filling tank is provided with a vacuum port that communicates with the interior of the filling tank. The vacuum mechanism includes a vacuum pump and a connecting pipe connected to the vacuum pump, with one end of the connecting pipe communicating with the vacuum port.

9. The integrated equipment for collagen homogenization, defoaming, and filling according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The filling tank includes an inner tank and an outer tank spaced apart, forming a receiving space between the inner tank and the outer tank. The outer tank has a liquid supply port. The integrated device also includes a liquid supply mechanism for supplying temperature-conducting liquid to the receiving space. The liquid supply mechanism includes a liquid supply pipe, which is detachably connected to the liquid supply port. The liquid supply port can be sealed by a sealing component.

10. The integrated equipment for collagen homogenization, defoaming, and filling according to claim 9, characterized in that, The outer tank includes a tank body and a connecting pipe connected to the tank body. The port of the connecting pipe has the liquid supply port, and the angle between the connecting pipe and the vertical direction is 30~60°.

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