Micro-droplet collecting device and micro-droplet production equipment thereof
By designing the baffle and medium pipe structure in the microdroplet collection device, the problem that existing collection containers cannot separate continuous phase liquid and microdroplets is solved, achieving efficient collection of microdroplets and reducing waste.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423279431.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing collection containers cannot effectively separate the mixed continuous phase liquid and microdroplets, resulting in waste of microdroplets and failing to meet the needs of individual collection.
A microdroplet collection device was designed, comprising a collection container, a partition, and a media outlet. The partition separates the first channel through which microdroplets enter the collection chamber from the inlet of the media outlet, preventing microdroplets from entering the inlet and being accidentally discharged.
This effectively avoids the waste of microdroplets, increases the yield of microdroplets, and achieves efficient collection of microdroplets.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of microdroplet technology, and in particular to a microdroplet collection device and a microdroplet production equipment thereof. BACKGROUND
[0002] Microdroplets refer to small liquid droplets with small volume and liquid state, which have wide application potential in many fields. When microdroplets are produced, they often flow into a container for collecting microdroplets together with excess continuous phase liquid. In order to obtain individual microdroplets, the mixed continuous phase liquid and microdroplets need to be separated. However, the current collection container cannot meet this requirement, and therefore a collection device capable of separating the mixed continuous phase liquid and microdroplets is needed. SUMMARY
[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a microdroplet collection device and a microdroplet production equipment thereof, which solve the problems in the related art.
[0004] The first aspect of the present disclosure provides a microdroplet collection device, comprising:
[0005] a collection container comprising a collection cavity having a top opening;
[0006] a partition plate vertically arranged in the collection cavity to divide the space of the collection cavity from the top opening into a first channel and a second channel; wherein the first channel is connected to the top opening; and the top opening is for the medium containing microdroplets to enter;
[0007] a medium discharge pipe comprising a liquid inlet arranged in the second channel and extending out of the collection cavity.
[0008] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the distance between the liquid inlet and the top opening is smaller than the distance between the bottom wall of the partition plate and the top opening.
[0009] In an embodiment of the first aspect, further comprising a liquid collecting pipe arranged in the top opening; the partition plate is vertically arranged in the liquid collecting pipe, and the first channel and the second channel are formed in the inner cavity of the liquid collecting pipe; the collection cavity further comprises a bottom outlet for discharging microdroplets; and the liquid collecting pipe and the bottom outlet are coaxial.
[0010] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the distance between the liquid inlet and the top opening is smaller than the distance between the bottom wall of the partition plate and the top opening and the distance between the bottom wall of the liquid collecting pipe and the top opening.
[0011] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the collection container comprises a detachably connected collection cylinder and a cover plate; the collection cylinder and the cover plate enclose a space to form the collection cavity; the top opening is formed on the cover plate, and the bottom outlet is formed on the bottom wall of the collection cylinder.
[0012] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the detachable connection between the collection cylinder and the cover plate is implemented as screwing or clamping.
[0013] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the medium discharge pipe comprises a vertical pipe segment and an inclined pipe segment which are in communication; the liquid inlet is formed on the top of the vertical pipe segment, and the end of the inclined pipe segment extends out of the collection cavity.
[0014] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the collection cavity further comprises a bottom outlet for discharging microdroplets; the area of the collection container enclosing the bottom outlet is configured as a tapered guide portion; the inner diameter of the guide portion increases in the direction moving from the bottom outlet to the top opening.
[0015] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the end of the medium discharge pipe extending out of the collection cavity is configured as a liquid discharge port.
[0016] The second aspect of the present disclosure provides a microdroplet production device comprising the microdroplet collection device.
[0017] As described above, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a microdroplet collection device and a microdroplet production device thereof. The microdroplet collection device comprises a collection container, a partition plate, and a medium discharge pipe. The collection container comprises a collection cavity with a top opening. The partition plate is vertically arranged in the collection cavity to divide part of the space of the collection cavity into a first channel and a second channel which are separated from each other; wherein the first channel is in communication with the top opening; and the top opening is for the medium containing microdroplets to enter. The medium discharge pipe comprises a liquid inlet arranged in the second channel and extending out of the collection cavity. The microdroplet production device comprises the microdroplet collection device. The advantage of the above arrangement is that, by arranging the partition plate, the first channel of the collection cavity and the liquid inlet of the medium discharge pipe are separated, so as to avoid the situation that the microdroplets entering the collection cavity are discharged out of the collection cavity by mistake, thereby improving the yield of microdroplets by avoiding the waste of microdroplets. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 FIG. 1 shows a cross-sectional schematic view of the overall structure of the microdroplet collection device in an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0019] Figure 2 FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional schematic view of the microdroplet collection device from another perspective in an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0020] Figure 3 Fig. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of a collecting vessel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0021] Figure 4 Fig. 5 shows a cross-sectional view of a collecting vessel according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0022] Figure 5 Fig. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of a medium discharge tube according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0023] Reference signs:
[0024] 10 collecting vessel; 101 collecting chamber; 1011 first passage; 1012 second passage; 102 top opening; 11 collecting cylinder; 12 cover plate; 103 bottom opening; 13 guiding portion;
[0025] 20 partition;
[0026] 30 medium discharge tube; 301 liquid inlet; 302 liquid outlet; 31 vertical tube section; 32 inclined tube section; 40 collecting tube. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] The present disclosure will be described with respect to the particular embodiments illustrated herein in detail, which are indicative of the features of the present disclosure. The following description provided in connection with the appended drawings is intended to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present disclosure. The disclosure is capable of other aspects and embodiments and no limitation of the scope of the present disclosure is intended to be implied by the description presented below. While the disclosure has been disclosed in what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the disclosure is capable of use in various other combinations and environments and is capable of changes or modifications within the scope of the inventive concepts as expressed herein, commensurate with the above teachings and / or the prompt of the prior art, and that the disclosures of all such variations and modifications are, therefore, to be considered within the scope of the present disclosure. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation, the scope of the present disclosure being set forth in the claims.
[0028] With reference to the appended drawings, below follows a detailed description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, in which:
[0029] In the description of the present disclosure, the expressions "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" are used to indicate that the particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic following the term is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. The repeatedly used expressions "one embodiment" and "some embodiments" do not necessarily have to refer to the same embodiment or example; however, it is also possible that in one or more embodiments some of the features, structures, materials, or characteristics of the expressions "one embodiment" and "some embodiments" can be included. Moreover, the words "comprising" and "including" and the like form both the singular as well as the plural of them and indicate both open and closed groups. The meaning of "comprising" and "including" can be "consisting of" and "consisting essentially of" in some embodiments. The expressions "a / m an", "one or more" and "at least one" and the like used in the context of describing the present disclosure (especially used in the context of the claims) are to be understood in the light of the definition of "comprising" and "including" as provided above. The expressions "a / m an" and "one or more" can have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably.
[0030] Also, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used herein only to distinguish one element from another, and do not imply a relative importance or a specific order. Thus, a feature specified as a "first" or "second" feature can include at least one of the feature, explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the disclosure, the meaning of "a group of" is two or more, unless explicitly specified otherwise.
[0031] For the purpose of clear explanation of the disclosure, devices irrelevant to the explanation are omitted, and the same reference numerals are assigned to the same or similar constituent elements throughout the specification.
[0032] Throughout the specification, when it is said that a certain device is "connected" to another device, this includes not only the case of "direct connection", but also the case of "indirect connection" in which other elements are interposed therebetween. Also, when it is said that a certain device "includes" a certain constituent element, other constituent elements are not excluded unless specifically stated to the contrary, but it means that other constituent elements can be further included.
[0033] While in some examples the terms first, second, etc. are used herein to refer to various elements, such elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first interface and a second interface, etc. are denoted. Also, as used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes" and / or "including" means that the specified features, steps, operations, elements, modules, items, species, and / or groups are present, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, modules, items, species, and / or groups. The terms "or" and "and / or" as used herein are to be interpreted as inclusive, i.e., as meaning either element alone or any combination of elements. Thus, "A, B, or C" or "A, B, and / or C" means "any of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B, and C". This definition applies only when a combination of elements, functions, steps, or operations are in some way inherently mutually exclusive.
[0034] The professional terms used herein are used only to refer to specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the disclosure. The singular form used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, also includes the plural form. The meaning of "include" used in the specification is to specify a certain characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element, and / or component, and does not exclude the presence or addition of other characteristics, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components.
[0035] Although not defined differently, technical terms and scientific terms used herein include those commonly used in the art to which the present disclosure belongs and have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art. The terms defined in the commonly used dictionary are additionally explained to have the meaning consistent with the relevant technical literature and the currently prompted message, and are not over-interpreted as ideal or very formal meanings unless defined.
[0036] Microdroplets refer to small liquid droplets with small volume and liquid state, which have wide application potential in many fields. When microdroplets are produced, they often flow into the container for collecting microdroplets together with the excess continuous phase liquid. In order to obtain individual microdroplets, the mixed continuous phase liquid and microdroplets need to be separated. However, the current collection container cannot meet this requirement, and therefore a collection device capable of separating the mixed continuous phase liquid and microdroplets is needed.
[0037] Based on the above problems, the baffle is arranged in the embodiments of the present disclosure to separate the first channel through which the microdroplets enter the collection cavity and the liquid inlet of the medium discharge pipe, so as to avoid the situation that the microdroplets entering the collection cavity enter the liquid inlet and are mistakenly discharged from the collection cavity, thereby indirectly improving the yield of microdroplets by avoiding the waste of microdroplets.
[0038] Figure 1 Fig. 1 shows a cross-sectional schematic view of the overall structure of the microdroplet collection device in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2 Fig. 2 shows a cross-sectional schematic view of the microdroplet collection device from another perspective in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In an example, the microdroplet collection device includes a collection container 10, a baffle 20 and a medium discharge pipe 30. The collection container 10 includes a collection cavity 101 having a top opening 102. The baffle 20 is vertically arranged in the collection cavity 101 to divide the space of the collection cavity 101 into a first channel 1011 and a second channel 1012 which are separated from each other at the top opening 102; wherein the first channel 1011 is connected to the top opening 102; and the top opening 102 is used for the medium containing microdroplets to enter. The medium discharge pipe 30 includes a liquid inlet 301 arranged in the second channel 1012 and extending to the outside of the collection cavity 101.
[0039] The advantage of the above arrangement is that the baffle 20 is arranged to separate the first channel 1011 through which the microdroplets enter the collection cavity 101 and the liquid inlet 301 of the medium discharge pipe 30, so as to avoid the situation that the microdroplets entering the collection cavity 101 enter the liquid inlet 301 and are mistakenly discharged from the collection cavity 101, thereby indirectly improving the yield of microdroplets by avoiding the waste of microdroplets.
[0040] Exemplarily, the distance between the liquid inlet 301 and the top opening 102 is less than the distance between the bottom wall of the partition 20 and the top opening 102. The advantage of such an arrangement is that it can avoid the microdroplets entering the first channel 1011 from falling into the liquid inlet 301 of the medium discharge pipe 30 after passing over the partition 20, and thus being wasted by being discharged out of the collection chamber 101. Exemplarily, the end of the medium discharge pipe 30 extending out of the collection chamber 101 is configured as a liquid outlet 302.
[0041] Exemplarily, the collection chamber 101 further comprises a bottom outlet 103 for discharging microdroplets. Those skilled in the art can understand that the method of using the embodiment of the present disclosure is that the liquid entering the collection chamber 101 is microdroplets and continuous phase liquid with a density difference, so after entering the collection chamber 101, the microdroplets sink to the bottom of the collection chamber 101, and the continuous phase liquid is located above the microdroplets. As the collection chamber 101 is gradually filled with microdroplets and continuous phase liquid, when the liquid surface of the continuous phase liquid reaches the liquid inlet 301, it is guided by the medium discharge pipe 30 to the collection chamber 101, that is, separated from the microdroplets, and when the microdroplets in the collection chamber 101 reach a certain capacity, the microdroplets are discharged out of the collection chamber 101 through the bottom outlet 103.
[0042] Further exemplarily, the area of the collection container 10 surrounding the bottom outlet 103 is configured as a tapered guide portion 13; the inner diameter of the guide portion 13 increases in the direction moving from the bottom outlet 103 to the top opening 102. Those skilled in the art can understand that the tapered guide portion 13 can not only accelerate the speed of discharging the microdroplets in the collection chamber 101 from the bottom outlet 103, but also avoid the microdroplets from forming residues on the bottom wall of the collection chamber 101, thereby further avoiding the waste of microdroplets and indirectly improving the yield of microdroplets.
[0043] Figure 3 Fig. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present disclosure including a liquid collecting pipe 40. Figure 4 Fig. 5 shows another view of the cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present disclosure including a liquid collecting pipe 40. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the example, the microdroplet collecting device further comprises a liquid collecting pipe 40 arranged in the top opening 102. The partition 20 is vertically arranged in the liquid collecting pipe 40, and the first channel 1011 and the second channel 1012 are formed in the inner cavity of the liquid collecting pipe 40; the collection chamber 101 further comprises a bottom outlet 103 for discharging microdroplets; and the liquid collecting pipe 40 is coaxial with the bottom outlet 103.
[0044] Exemplarily, the distance between the liquid inlet 301 and the top opening 102 is smaller than the distance between the bottom wall of the baffle 20 and the top opening 102 and the distance between the bottom wall of the liquid collection tube 40 and the top opening 102.
[0045] The advantage of the above arrangement is that the liquid collection tube 40 can guide the micro-droplets to fall into the area corresponding to the bottom outlet 103, so as to facilitate the later discharge of the micro-droplets from the bottom outlet 103. In addition, the range of the liquid inlet 301 that can be in communication with the liquid surface can be reduced, thereby further reducing the possibility of the micro-droplets being discharged from the liquid inlet 301, and avoiding the waste of the micro-droplets, and indirectly improving the yield of the micro-droplets.
[0046] In Figure 3 In an example, the collection container 10 comprises a detachably connected collection cylinder 11 and a cover plate 12; the space enclosed by the collection cylinder 11 and the cover plate 12 forms the collection cavity 101; the top opening 102 is formed in the cover plate 12, and the bottom outlet 103 is formed in the bottom wall of the collection cylinder 11. Exemplarily, the detachable connection between the collection cylinder 11 and the cover plate 12 is implemented as screwing or clamping. It can be understood that the detachable connection between the collection cylinder 11 and the cover plate 12 can facilitate the cleaning of the inside of the collection cavity 101 and the medium discharge pipe 30 by the operator. In this embodiment, the collection cylinder 11 and the cover plate 12 are connected by bolts. In another embodiment, the collection cylinder 11 and the cover plate 12 are clamped together.
[0047] In Figure 2 And Figure 3 In an example, the medium discharge pipe 30 has a plurality of bending portions. In other embodiments, the medium discharge pipe 30 has one bending portion, for example Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the medium discharge pipe 30 in the embodiment of the disclosure shown in FIG. 6B. Figure 5 In an example, the medium discharge pipe 30 has one bending portion. The medium discharge pipe 30 comprises a vertically arranged pipe segment 31 and an inclined pipe segment 32 in communication; the liquid inlet 301 is formed in the top of the vertically arranged pipe segment 31, and the end of the inclined pipe segment 32 extends out of the collection cavity 101 and forms the liquid outlet 302. It can be understood by those skilled in the art that the fewer the bending portions of the medium discharge pipe 30, the smaller the resistance of the continuous phase liquid flowing in the medium discharge pipe 30, and the better the effect of discharging the continuous phase liquid out of the collection cavity 101, and the inclined pipe segment 32 further improves the effect of discharging the continuous phase liquid out of the collection cavity 101.
[0048] In another embodiment, the medium discharge pipe 30 is implemented to comprise a vertically arranged pipe segment and an arc-shaped pipe segment; the arc of the arc-shaped pipe segment faces upward.
[0049] Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a microdroplet production apparatus comprising the microdroplet collection device.
[0050] In summary, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a microdroplet collection device and a microdroplet production apparatus. The microdroplet collection device comprises a collection container, a partition and a medium discharge pipe. The collection container comprises a collection cavity with a top opening. The partition is vertically arranged in the collection cavity to divide the partial space of the collection cavity into a first channel and a second channel. The first channel is connected to the top opening, and the top opening is used for the medium containing microdroplets to enter. The medium discharge pipe comprises a liquid inlet arranged in the second channel and extending out of the collection cavity. The microdroplet production apparatus comprises the microdroplet collection device. The advantage of the above arrangement is that the microdroplets entering the first channel of the collection cavity and the liquid inlet of the medium discharge pipe are separated by the partition, so that the situation that the microdroplets entering the collection cavity enter the liquid inlet and are mistakenly discharged from the collection cavity does not occur, thereby improving the yield of microdroplets by avoiding the waste of microdroplets.
[0051] The above embodiments only exemplarily illustrate the principles and effects of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any person skilled in the art can modify or change the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed by the present disclosure shall still be covered by the protection scope of the present disclosure.
Claims
1. A microdroplet collection device, characterized by, The collecting container comprises: a collecting cavity with a top opening; a partition vertically arranged in the collecting cavity to divide the space of the collecting cavity into a first channel and a second channel; wherein the first channel is in communication with the top opening; and the top opening is for the medium containing microdroplets to enter; a medium discharge pipe comprising a liquid inlet arranged in the second channel and extending out of the collecting cavity.
2. The microdroplet collection device of claim 1, wherein, The distance between the liquid inlet and the top opening is smaller than the distance between the bottom wall of the partition and the top opening.
3. The microdroplet collection device of claim 1, wherein, The collecting container further comprises a liquid collecting pipe arranged in the top opening; the partition is vertically arranged in the liquid collecting pipe; the first channel and the second channel are formed in the inner cavity of the liquid collecting pipe; the collecting cavity further comprises a bottom outlet for discharging microdroplets; and the liquid collecting pipe is coaxial with the bottom outlet.
4. The microdroplet collection device of claim 3, wherein, The distance between the liquid inlet and the top opening is smaller than the distance between the bottom wall of the partition and the top opening and the distance between the bottom wall of the liquid collecting pipe and the top opening.
5. The microdroplet collection device of claim 3, wherein, The collecting container comprises a detachably connected collecting cylinder and a cover plate; the space enclosed by the collecting cylinder and the cover plate forms the collecting cavity; the top opening is formed in the cover plate, and the bottom outlet is formed in the bottom wall of the collecting cylinder.
6. The microdroplet collection device of claim 5, wherein, The detachable connection between the collecting cylinder and the cover plate is implemented as screwing or clamping.
7. The microdroplet collection device of claim 1, wherein, The medium discharge pipe comprises a vertical pipe segment and an inclined pipe segment arranged in communication; the liquid inlet is formed at the top of the vertical pipe segment, and the end of the inclined pipe segment extends out of the collecting cavity.
8. The microdroplet collection device of claim 1, wherein, The collecting cavity further comprises a bottom outlet for discharging microdroplets; the area of the collecting container enclosing the bottom outlet is configured as a tapered guide portion; and the inner diameter of the guide portion increases in the direction moving from the bottom outlet to the top opening.
9. The microdroplet collection device of claim 1, wherein, The end of the medium discharge pipe extending out of the collecting cavity is configured as a liquid discharge port.
10. A microdroplet production apparatus, characterized by, The microdroplet collecting device comprises: any one of claims 1-9.