Oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of oil-water separation, in particular to an oil-water separation device for extracting essential oil. The device comprises a separation box and a mounting frame, a height adjusting mechanism is assembled between the separation box and the mounting frame, an aeration mechanism is assembled on one side of the separation box, and the height adjusting mechanism comprises a motor, a threaded screw rod, a lifting partition plate, a partition plate, an oil leakage groove and a guide rod. By means of the structural design of the height adjusting mechanism, the lifting partition plate is driven by the starting motor to slide in the partition plate to adjust the height, then adaptive adjustment is carried out according to the height of an oil layer after oil-water separation, and the requirement that oil flows out of the oil layers with different heights is met; and through the structural design of the aeration mechanism, the device extracts gas by starting a fan, and gas is introduced into liquid to be separated through a plurality of aeration heads which are uniformly distributed and fixed at the top of a gas distribution pipe, so that oil drops are attached to bubbles and float upwards, and the separation of oil and water is accelerated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of oil-water separation technology, and in particular to an oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction. Background Technology

[0002] Plant essential oils, as a class of volatile aromatic substances carefully extracted from the flowers, leaves, stems, roots, or fruits of plants, exude a unique charm in modern society. With their captivating aromas and diverse medicinal properties, they are widely loved and admired. In the production process of essential oils, the importance of oil-water separation devices for efficient extraction of pure oils is self-evident. Traditional essential oil extraction methods have many drawbacks, including low efficiency and poor oil-water separation, failing to meet the demands of modern production. With continuous technological advancements and innovations, oil-water separation devices for essential oil extraction have emerged. The initial design purpose of this device was to solve long-standing problems in traditional methods, aiming to improve the purity and yield of essential oils. It cleverly utilizes the principle of oil-water separation to clearly separate essential oils, which are insoluble in water and have a lower density than water, from water. This allows the essential oils to naturally float to the top, while the water sinks to the bottom. Through a carefully designed specific structure and a scientifically sound process, it can accurately and efficiently separate the essential oils mixed in water.

[0003] For example, patent CN220413300U discloses a plant essential oil separation device, which includes an extraction device body. A first partition and a second partition are spaced apart within the extraction device body. The first and second partitions divide the inner cavity of the extraction device body into a first separation chamber, a second separation chamber, and a third separation chamber. An inlet pipe is provided at the extraction device body for feeding a mixture of essential oil and water into the first separation chamber. An overflow port is provided in the third separation chamber for discharging the essential oil. This invention, through the arrangement of the first, second, and third separation chambers, achieves sequential sedimentation and separation of the essential oil. Therefore, compared to the currently common method of filtering the essential oil and water mixture using only a single tank, it can significantly improve the filtration effect for the essential oil.

[0004] When using the above technology, the following technical problems were found in the existing technology: essential oil extraction requires the separation of plant essential oil and water through static sedimentation. However, since the ratio of plant essential oil to water is uncertain, the height of the oil layer and water layer after sedimentation is also uncertain. The existing plant essential oil separation device cannot flexibly adjust the height of the baffle according to the height of the oil layer to allow the separated oil to flow out. In addition, the existing plant essential oil separation device has low oil-water separation efficiency. Therefore, there is room for improvement. To this end, we designed an oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction to provide another technical solution to the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction to address the above-mentioned technical problems, thereby solving the technical issues of flexibly adjusting the height of the oil separator and accelerating the separation efficiency.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction includes a separation tank and a mounting frame. Two mounting frames are fixed to the bottom of the separation tank. A height adjustment mechanism is installed between the separation tank and the mounting frames. An aeration mechanism is installed on one side of the separation tank.

[0008] The height adjustment mechanism includes a motor, a threaded screw, a lifting partition, a partition plate, an oil drain groove, and guide rods. The motor is fixed inside the mounting frame, and the power output end of the motor is fixed to the threaded screw. The lifting partition is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded screw, and the partition plate is slidably connected to the outside of the lifting partition. Both partition plates are fixed to the separation box. Multiple oil drain grooves are evenly distributed inside the partition plate. Two guide rods are slidably connected inside the lifting partition, and the bottoms of the two guide rods are fixed to the mounting frame.

[0009] Preferably, the aeration mechanism includes a support plate, a blower, an air distribution pipe, an aeration head, and an exhaust port. The support plate is fixed to one side of the separation box, the blower is fixed to the top of the support plate, the air distribution pipe is fixed to the output end of the blower, the air distribution pipe is fixed to the separation box, and multiple aeration heads are evenly distributed and fixed to the top of the air distribution pipe. Multiple exhaust ports are evenly distributed inside the aeration heads.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the separation box is fixed with a liquid inlet funnel, the top end of the liquid inlet funnel is rotatably connected to a rotating cover plate via a rotating shaft, and the top end of the rotating cover plate is fixed with an opening and closing handle.

[0011] Preferably, a drain pipe is fixed to the bottom of the separation box, and a drain valve is provided on the outside of the drain pipe.

[0012] Preferably, an oil outlet pipe is fixed to the bottom of one end of the separation box, and an oil outlet control switch is provided on the outside of the oil outlet pipe.

[0013] Preferably, a plurality of transparent windows are fixed inside one side of the separation box, and numerical scale lines are provided on one side of the transparent windows.

[0014] Preferably, the top of the separation box is fixed with a box cover, and the four corners inside the box cover are threaded with lifting rings. Multiple lifting rings are also threadedly connected to the separation box. The four corners at the bottom of the separation box are supported by legs, and the top of the box cover is fixed with a vent hole.

[0015] It is clear without a doubt that the technical solution described above in this application can solve the technical problem that this application aims to address.

[0016] At the same time, through the above technical solutions, this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This utility model, through the structural design of the height adjustment mechanism, enables the device to adjust its height by starting the motor and driving the lifting partition to slide inside the partition plate. This allows for adaptive adjustment based on the height of the oil layer after oil-water separation, thus satisfying the oil outflow requirements of oil layers at different heights.

[0018] 2. Through the structural design of the aeration mechanism, this utility model enables the device to draw gas by starting the blower, and introduce gas into the liquid to be separated through multiple aeration heads that are evenly distributed and fixed at the top of the air distribution pipe, so that oil droplets adhere to the air bubbles and float to the surface, thereby accelerating the separation of oil and water. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the separation box of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the separator and the fan in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the blower, air distribution pipe and aeration head of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Separation box; 2. Mounting frame; 3. Motor; 4. Threaded screw; 5. Lifting partition; 6. Partition plate; 7. Oil drain tank; 8. Guide rod; 9. Support plate; 10. Fan; 11. Air distribution pipe; 12. Aeration head; 13. Exhaust port; 14. Liquid inlet funnel; 15. Rotating cover; 16. Opening and closing handle; 17. Drain pipe; 18. Drain valve; 19. Oil outlet pipe; 20. Oil outlet control switch; 21. Transparent window; 22. Numerical scale line; 23. Box cover; 24. Lifting ring; 25. Support leg; 26. Vent hole. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0028] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 3 An oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction includes a separation box 1 and a mounting frame 2. Two mounting frames 2 are fixed to the bottom of the separation box 1. A height adjustment mechanism is installed between the separation box 1 and the mounting frame 2. An aeration mechanism is installed on one side of the separation box 1.

[0031] The height adjustment mechanism includes a motor 3, a threaded screw 4, a lifting partition 5, a partition plate 6, an oil drain trough 7, and guide rods 8. The motor 3 is fixed inside the mounting frame 2. The threaded screw 4 is fixed to the power output end of the motor 3. The lifting partition 5 is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded screw 4. The partition plate 6 is slidably connected to the outside of the lifting partition 5. Both partition plates 6 are fixed to the separation box 1. Multiple oil drain troughs 7 are evenly distributed inside the partition plate 6. Two guide rods 8 are slidably connected inside the lifting partition 5, and the bottoms of the two guide rods 8 are fixed to the mounting frame 2. The mechanism allows for height adjustment of the lifting partition 5 to accommodate different height requirements. When the separated oil flows out, the motor 3 is started. The power output end of the motor 3 drives the threaded screw 4 to rotate. The threaded screw 4 drives the lifting partition 5 to slide inside the partition plate 6. The height can be adjusted according to the oil layer height of the oil-water separation inside the separation box 1. Through the cooperation of the oil leakage groove 7 opened inside the lifting partition 5 and the partition plate 6, oil of different oil layer heights can flow out from the oil leakage groove 7. The two partition plates 6 inside the separation box 1 divide the inside of the separation box 1 into three compartments. Through the sequential oil-water separation in the first two compartments, the purity of the essential oil is higher when it enters the third compartment, thus making the oil-water separation effect better.

[0032] One end of the separator 1 is fixed with an inlet funnel 14. The top end of the inlet funnel 14 is rotatably connected to a rotating cover plate 15 via a rotating shaft. The top end of the rotating cover plate 15 is fixed with an opening and closing handle 16. With the inlet funnel 14, the rotating cover plate 15 and the opening and closing handle 16, the inlet funnel 14 is closed by rotating the cover plate 15 after the liquid to be separated is added, which prevents dust and other impurities from falling in and effectively ensures the purity of oil-water separation.

[0033] A drain pipe 17 is fixed at the bottom of the separation tank 1, and a drain valve 18 is provided on the outside of the drain pipe 17. With the drain pipe 17 and the drain valve 18, the separated water can be discharged in a centralized manner, which is more convenient, faster and saves time compared to multiple separate discharges.

[0034] An oil outlet pipe 19 is fixed to the bottom of one end of the separation box 1, and an oil outlet control switch 20 is provided on the outside of the oil outlet pipe 19. The oil outlet pipe 19 allows the separated oil to be collected in a concentrated manner, and the flow rate of the essential oil during collection is controlled by the oil outlet control switch 20.

[0035] Multiple transparent windows 21 are fixed inside one side of the separation box 1, and numerical scale lines 22 are provided on one side of the transparent windows 21. Through the setting of the transparent windows 21 and numerical scale lines 22, the position of the oil layer in the oil-water separation inside the separation box 1 can be seen directly, which makes it convenient for the lifting partition 5 to be raised and lowered reasonably according to the specific height.

[0036] The top of the separation box 1 is fixed with a box cover 23. The four corners inside the box cover 23 are threaded with lifting rings 24. Multiple lifting rings 24 are also threaded to the separation box 1. The four corners at the bottom of the separation box 1 are supported by legs 25. The top of the box cover 23 is fixed with a vent hole 26. The box cover 23 and the lifting rings 24 facilitate the disassembly of the box cover 23, making it easier to inspect and maintain the inside of the separation box 1. At the same time, when the device needs to be moved, it is easy to move it by suspending ropes through multiple lifting rings 24. The support legs 25 make the device stable when placed and safe and reliable to use. The vent hole 26 allows gas to be discharged when the O1 is aerated, which is beneficial for continuous aeration.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] Reference Figure 4An oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction is disclosed. The aeration mechanism includes a support plate 9, a blower 10, an air distribution pipe 11, aeration heads 12, and exhaust holes 13. The support plate 9 is fixed to one side of the separation box 1, and the blower 10 is fixed to the top of the support plate 9. The air distribution pipe 11 is fixed to the output end of the blower 10. The air distribution pipe 11 is fixed to the separation box 1. Multiple aeration heads 12 are evenly distributed and fixed to the top of the air distribution pipe 11. Multiple exhaust holes 13 are evenly distributed inside the aeration heads 12. When aeration is required inside the separation box 1 to make oil droplets adhere to the bubbles and float to accelerate the separation of oil and water, the blower 10 is started. The blower 10 draws air through the air distribution pipe 11 and then blows it out through the exhaust holes 13 inside the multiple aeration heads 12 fixed to the top of the air distribution pipe 11, making the oil droplets adhere to the bubbles and float to accelerate the separation of oil and water.

[0039] The usage process of the oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0040] When the height of the lifting baffle 5 needs to be adjusted to allow oil to flow out at different heights, a motor 3 is fixed inside the mounting frame 2. A threaded screw 4 is fixed to the power output end of the motor 3. The lifting baffle 5 is externally threaded onto the threaded screw 4. A partition plate 6 is slidably connected to the outside of the lifting baffle 5. Both partition plates 6 are fixed to the separation box 1. Multiple oil leakage grooves 7 are evenly distributed inside the partition plates 6. Two guide rods 8 are slidably connected inside the lifting baffle 5, and the bottoms of the two guide rods 8 are fixed to the mounting frame 2. Then, the motor 3 is started. The power output end of the motor 3 drives the threaded screw 4 to rotate, and the threaded screw 4 drives the lifting partition 5 to slide inside the partition plate 6. The height can be adjusted according to the oil layer height of the oil-water separation inside the separation box 1. Through the cooperation of the oil leakage groove 7 opened inside the lifting partition 5 and the partition plate 6, oil of different oil layer heights can flow out from the oil leakage groove 7. The two partition plates 6 inside the separation box 1 divide the inside of the separation box 1 into three compartments. Through the sequential oil-water separation in the first two compartments, the essential oil has a higher purity when it enters the third compartment, thus achieving a better oil-water separation effect.

[0041] When aeration is required inside the separation chamber 1 to cause oil droplets to adhere to the bubbles and float upwards, thus accelerating the separation of oil and water, a support plate 9 is fixed to one side of the separation chamber 1, a blower 10 is fixed to the top of the support plate 9, and an air distribution pipe 11 is fixed to the output end of the blower 10. The air distribution pipe 11 is fixed to the separation chamber 1, and multiple aeration heads 12 are evenly distributed and fixed to the top of the air distribution pipe 11. Multiple exhaust holes 13 are evenly distributed inside the aeration heads 12. Then, the blower 10 is started, and the blower 10 draws air through the air distribution pipe 11 and blows it out through the exhaust holes 13 inside the multiple aeration heads 12 fixed to the top of the air distribution pipe 11, causing the oil droplets to adhere to the bubbles and float upwards, thus accelerating the separation of oil and water.

[0042] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the present utility model to specific implementations. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. An oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction, characterized in that, It includes a separation box (1) and a mounting bracket (2). Two mounting brackets (2) are fixed to the bottom of the separation box (1). A height adjustment mechanism is installed between the separation box (1) and the mounting brackets (2). An aeration mechanism is installed on one side of the separation box (1). The height adjustment mechanism includes a motor (3), a threaded screw (4), a lifting partition (5), a partition plate (6), an oil drain groove (7), and guide rods (8). The motor (3) is fixed inside the mounting frame (2). The power output end of the motor (3) is fixed with a threaded screw (4). The threaded screw (4) is threadedly connected to the lifting partition (5). The partition plate (6) is slidably connected to the outside of the lifting partition (5). Both partition plates (6) are fixed to the separation box (1). Multiple oil drain grooves (7) are evenly distributed inside the partition plate (6). Two guide rods (8) are slidably connected inside the lifting partition (5). The bottom of the two guide rods (8) is fixed to the mounting frame (2).

2. The oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aeration mechanism includes a support plate (9), a blower (10), an air distribution pipe (11), an aeration head (12), and an exhaust hole (13). The support plate (9) is fixed on one side of the separation box (1), and the blower (10) is fixed on the top of the support plate (9). The air distribution pipe (11) is fixed at the output end of the blower (10). The air distribution pipe (11) is fixed to the separation box (1). Multiple aeration heads (12) are evenly distributed and fixed on the top of the air distribution pipe (11). Multiple exhaust holes (13) are evenly distributed inside the aeration head (12).

3. The oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the separation box (1) is fixed with a liquid inlet funnel (14), and the top end of the liquid inlet funnel (14) is rotatably connected to a rotating cover plate (15) via a rotating shaft. The top end of the rotating cover plate (15) is fixed with an opening and closing handle (16).

4. The oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the separation box (1) is fixed with a drain pipe (17), and a drain valve (18) is provided on the outside of the drain pipe (17).

5. The oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction according to claim 1, characterized in that, An oil outlet pipe (19) is fixed at the bottom of one end of the separation box (1), and an oil outlet control switch (20) is provided on the outside of the oil outlet pipe (19).

6. The oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple transparent windows (21) are fixed inside one side of the separation box (1), and numerical scale lines (22) are provided on one side of the transparent windows (21).

7. The oil-water separation device for essential oil extraction according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the separation box (1) is fixed with a box cover (23), and the four corners inside the box cover (23) are threaded with lifting rings (24). Multiple lifting rings (24) are also threadedly connected to the separation box (1). The four corners at the bottom of the separation box (1) are provided with support legs (25), and the top of the box cover (23) is fixed with a vent hole (26).

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