One-way valve for beverage high-pressure homogenizer

Abstract

A plurality of longitudinal channels are formed in a main valve body in the height direction in a penetrating mode, a piston channel is arranged in the middle of each longitudinal channel, a connecting channel is formed in the main valve body in the length direction in a penetrating mode, and a first one-way valve is arranged in a first installation cavity in the upper portion. The base is arranged on the lower surface of the main valve body, a plurality of first bosses are arranged on the upper surface of the base, the first bosses correspond to the first mounting cavities one to one and are inserted into the first mounting cavities, the top plate is arranged on the upper surface of the main valve body, and a plurality of second bosses are arranged on the lower surface of the top plate. The one-way valve is reasonable in structure, compared with a traditional mode that all one-way valves are connected with the main valve body through bolts, the one-way valve is simpler, the bottom of each longitudinal channel does not need to be connected with a branch pipeline through a flange, and convenience is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machinery, and more particularly to a high-pressure homogenizer, specifically a one-way valve for a beverage high-pressure homogenizer. Background Technology

[0002] High-pressure homogenizers, also known as "high-pressure fluid nano-homogenizers," allow suspensions of materials to flow at high speeds under ultra-high pressure (up to 60,000 psi) through a specially structured cavity (high-pressure homogenization chamber). This causes a series of physical, chemical, and structural changes in the material, ultimately achieving homogenization. High-pressure homogenizers are widely used in the biological, pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries for cell disruption, beverage homogenization, fine chemical processing, and the preparation of liposomes, fat emulsions, nano-suspensions, microemulsions, lipospheres, emulsions, dairy products, large-volume parenteral solutions, dyes, solar panel coatings, and conductive coatings.

[0003] The high-pressure homogenizer for beverages mainly consists of a main unit, a check valve, and a homogenizing valve. The main unit contains several pistons that cooperate with the check valves. However, current multi-channel check valves have an independent check valve located at the upper and lower ends of each longitudinal channel within the main valve body. These independent check valves require separate bolt installation to connect to the main valve body, and each individual longitudinal channel is connected to a pipe, making the installation structure of the check valve quite complex. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an improved technology to solve the above-mentioned problems in the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a one-way valve for a high-pressure homogenizer for beverages, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a one-way valve for a high-pressure homogenizer for beverages, comprising a main valve body, a first one-way valve, a second one-way valve, a base, and a top plate. The main valve body has several longitudinal channels extending through it in the height direction. Each longitudinal channel has a first mounting cavity at its bottom end and a second mounting cavity at its top end. Each longitudinal channel also has a piston channel in the middle position, with the axial direction of the piston channel perpendicular to the axial direction of the longitudinal channel. The main valve body has a connecting channel extending through it in the length direction. Adjacent second mounting cavities are interconnected through the connecting channel. The first one-way valve is disposed within the first mounting cavity, and the second one-way valve is disposed within the second mounting cavity. Within the second mounting cavity, the base is disposed on the lower surface of the main valve body. The upper surface of the base is provided with a plurality of first protrusions, each corresponding to a first mounting cavity and inserted into the first mounting cavity. The upper surface of the first protrusions is pressed against the lower surface of the first check valve by a first rubber pad. The base is provided with a feeding channel inside. The base is provided with a plurality of branch channels on one side of the feeding channel. The branch channels pass through the first protrusions axially and communicate with the corresponding first check valves. The top plate is disposed on the upper surface of the main valve body. The lower surface of the top plate is provided with a plurality of second protrusions, each corresponding to a second mounting cavity and inserted into the second mounting cavity. The lower surface of the second protrusions is pressed against the upper surface of the second check valve by a second rubber pad.

[0006] Preferably, the present invention provides a one-way valve for a high-pressure homogenizer for beverages, wherein the first one-way valve includes a first valve seat, a first valve body, and a first spherical valve core. The bottom of the first valve body is inserted into the first valve seat, the first spherical valve core is movably disposed inside the first valve body, the first spherical valve core cooperates with the top of the first valve seat, a third rubber pad is provided at the top of the first valve body, a plurality of first flow holes are opened through the top of the first valve body, and the first rubber pad is in close contact with the lower surface of the first valve seat.

[0007] Preferably, the present invention provides a one-way valve for a high-pressure homogenizer for beverages, wherein the second one-way valve includes a second valve seat, a second valve body, and a second spherical valve core. The bottom of the second valve body is inserted into the second valve seat, and the second spherical valve core is movably disposed inside the second valve body. The second spherical valve core cooperates with the top of the second valve seat. A fourth rubber pad is provided at the top of the interior of the second valve body. Second flow holes are provided through both sides of the second valve body. The second flow holes correspond to and communicate with the connecting channel. The second rubber pad is tightly connected to the upper surface of the second valve body. A guide groove is provided on one side of the second mounting cavity, and a guide protrusion is provided on one side of the second valve body. The guide protrusion is inserted into and cooperates with the guide groove.

[0008] Preferably, the present invention provides a one-way valve for a beverage high-pressure homogenizer, wherein the base and the top plate are respectively fastened to the main valve body by bolts.

[0009] Preferably, the present invention provides a one-way valve for a beverage high-pressure homogenizer, wherein the base is provided with a feeding interface at one end of the feeding channel.

[0010] Preferably, the present invention provides a one-way valve for a high-pressure homogenizer for beverages, wherein a homogenizing valve is provided at one end of the main valve body and at the connecting channel, and a sealing plate is provided at the other end of the main valve body and at the connecting channel.

[0011] Preferably, the present invention provides a one-way valve for a high-pressure homogenizer for beverages, wherein an extended guide sleeve is provided on one side of the main valve body and located in the piston channel along the axial direction of the piston channel, and a sealing plug cover is provided on the other side of the main valve body and located in the piston channel.

[0012] Preferably, the one-way valve for a high-pressure homogenizer for beverages provided by this utility model has an annular groove on the upper surface of the first boss and the lower surface of the second boss. The first rubber pad is disposed in the annular groove on the upper surface of the first boss, and the second rubber pad is disposed in the annular groove on the lower surface of the second boss.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] The first check valve is inserted into the first mounting cavity at the bottom of the longitudinal channel, and the second check valve is inserted into the second mounting cavity at the top of the longitudinal channel. The lower surface of the main valve body is provided with a base with a first boss. The first boss of the base is inserted into each corresponding first mounting cavity, and the upper surface of the first boss is pressed against the bottom of the first check valve by a first rubber pad. The upper surface of the main valve body is provided with a top plate with a second boss. The second boss of the top plate is inserted into each corresponding second mounting cavity, and the lower surface of the second boss is pressed against the bottom of the second check valve by a second rubber pad. This installation structure is simpler than the traditional method of connecting each check valve to the main valve body with bolts, and it eliminates the need for branch pipelines to be connected to the bottom of each longitudinal channel by flanges, greatly improving convenience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the base;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the base structure.

[0018] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the top slab cross-section structure;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the top slab structure viewed from below.

[0020] Figure 6 A top view of the main valve body;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the present invention located at the first check valve and the second check valve;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the second check valve;

[0023] Figure 9 This is a side view cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 10 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Main valve body; 2. First check valve; 3. Second check valve; 4. Base; 5. Top plate; 6. Longitudinal channel; 7. First mounting cavity; 8. Second mounting cavity; 9. Piston channel; 10. Connecting channel; 11. First boss; 12. First rubber pad; 13. Feed channel; 14. Branch channel; 15. Second boss; 16. Second rubber pad; 17. Guide groove; 18. Feed interface; 19. Homogenizing valve; 20. Sealing plate; 21. Extended guide sleeve; 22. Sealing plug cover plate; 23. Annular groove; 201. First valve seat; 202. First spherical valve core; 203. Third rubber pad; 204. First flow hole; 205. Second valve seat; 301. Second valve body; 302. Second spherical valve core; 303. Fourth rubber pad; 304. Second flow hole; 305. Guide protrusion; 306. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "inner", "outer", "upper", "lower", "both sides", "one end", "the other end", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-10This utility model provides a technical solution: a one-way valve for a high-pressure homogenizer for beverages, including a main valve body 1, a first one-way valve 2, a second one-way valve 3, a base 4, and a top plate 5. The main valve body 1 has several longitudinal channels 6 extending through it along its height. Each longitudinal channel 6 has a first mounting cavity 7 at its bottom end and a second mounting cavity 8 at its top end. Each longitudinal channel 6 has a piston channel 9 in the middle, with the axial direction of the piston channel 9 perpendicular to the axial direction of the longitudinal channels 6. An extended guide sleeve 21 is provided on one side of the main valve body 1, located at the piston channel 9, along the axial direction of the piston channel 9, to facilitate guiding and engaging with the piston of the homogenizer. An extension guide sleeve 21 is provided on the other side of the main valve body 1, located at the piston channel 9. A sealing plug cover plate 22 is provided to seal the outer end of the piston channel 9. A removable sealing plug cover plate 22 is also provided to facilitate cleaning of the piston channel 9. A connecting channel 10 extends through the main valve body 1 along its length, connecting adjacent second mounting cavities 8. A homogenizing valve 19 is located at one end of the main valve body 1 and at the connecting channel 10. This homogenizing valve 19 can be of any valve type, such as an impact type or a through-jet type. A sealing plate 20 is located at the other end of the main valve body 1 and at the connecting channel 10 to ensure that the end of the connecting channel 10 away from the homogenizing valve 19 does not leak. A first one-way valve 2 is located in the first mounting cavity 7, and a second one-way valve 3 is located in the second mounting cavity 8. A base 4 is located on the main valve... The lower surface of the main valve body 1 and the upper surface of the base 4 are provided with several first protrusions 11. Each first protrusion 11 corresponds to a first mounting cavity 7 and is inserted into the first mounting cavity 7. The upper surface of the first protrusion 11 is pressed against the lower surface of the first one-way valve 2 by a first rubber pad 12. The base 4 is provided with a feeding channel 13. Several branch channels 14 are provided on one side of the feeding channel 13. The branch channels 14 pass through the first protrusions 11 axially and are interconnected with the corresponding first one-way valves 2. The base 4 is provided with a feeding interface 18 at one end of the feeding channel 13, which is used to connect to an external pipeline. This external pipeline is connected to the beverage storage tank through a high-pressure pump. The top plate 5 is provided on the upper surface of the main valve body 1. The base 4 and the top plate 5 are respectively connected by... Bolts are fastened to the main valve body 1 to enable the connection and disassembly of the base 4 and top plate 5 to the main valve body 1. The lower surface of the top plate 5 is provided with several second protrusions 15, which correspond one-to-one with the second mounting cavity 8 and are inserted into the second mounting cavity 8. The lower surface of the second protrusion 15 is pressed against the upper surface of the second one-way valve 3 by the second rubber pad 16. The upper surface of the first protrusion 11 and the lower surface of the second protrusion 15 are both provided with annular grooves 23. The first rubber pad 12 is set in the annular groove 23 on the upper surface of the first protrusion 11, and the second rubber pad 16 is set in the annular groove 23 on the lower surface of the second protrusion 15. The annular grooves 23 ensure that the first rubber pad 12 will not detach from the first protrusion 11 and the second rubber pad 16 will not detach from the second protrusion 15.

[0029] like Figure 7 As shown, the first one-way valve 2 includes a first valve seat 201, a first valve body 202, and a first spherical valve core 203. The bottom of the first valve body 202 is inserted into the first valve seat 201. The first spherical valve core 203 is movably disposed inside the first valve body 202 and cooperates with the top of the first valve seat 201. A third rubber pad 204 is provided at the top of the first valve body 202. Several first flow holes 205 are opened through the top of the first valve body 202. The first rubber pad 204 is in close contact with the lower surface of the first valve seat 201. When the bottom of the first spherical valve core 203 is in contact with the first valve seat 201, the first one-way valve 2 is in a closed state. When the first spherical valve core 203 is pushed up by the material, the first one-way valve 2 is in an open state. The third rubber pad 204 can prevent the first spherical valve core 203 from directly impacting the first valve body 202, thereby improving its service life.

[0030] like Figure 7 and 8 As shown, the second one-way valve 3 includes a second valve seat 301, a second valve body 302, and a second spherical valve core 303. The bottom of the second valve body 302 is inserted into the second valve seat 301. The second spherical valve core 303 is movably disposed inside the second valve body 302 and cooperates with the top of the second valve seat 301. A fourth rubber pad 304 is provided at the top of the interior of the second valve body 302. Second flow holes 305 are provided through both sides of the second valve body 302. The second flow holes 305 correspond to and communicate with the connecting channel 10. The second rubber pad 304 is connected to the second valve body 301. The upper surfaces are tightly connected. A guide groove 17 is provided on one side of the second mounting cavity 8, and a guide protrusion 306 is provided on one side of the second valve body 302. The guide protrusion 306 is inserted and engaged with the guide groove 17. When the bottom of the second ball valve core 303 is in contact with the second valve seat 301, the second one-way valve 3 is in the closed state. When the second ball valve core 303 is pushed up by the material, the second one-way valve 3 is in the open state, and the material flows out from the second flow holes 305 on both sides. The fourth rubber pad 304 can prevent the second ball valve core 303 from directly impacting the second valve body 302, thereby improving the service life.

[0031] Installation method and operating principle: First, fix the third rubber pad 204 to the top of the first valve body 202 by plugging and adhesive fixing. Then, place the first ball valve core 203 into the first valve body 202 and plug the first valve seat 201 into the first valve body 202 to complete the assembly of the first one-way valve 2. Insert the first one-way valve 2 into the first mounting cavity 7. Then, install the base 4 on the lower surface of the main valve body 1 with bolts, so that each first boss 11 is inserted into the first mounting cavity 7 and pressed onto the lower surface of the first valve seat 201 by the first rubber pad 12 on the upper surface of the first boss 11. The fourth rubber pad 304 is fixed to the top of the second valve body 302 by plugging and adhesive fixing. Then, the second ball valve core 303 is placed into the second valve body 302. The second valve seat 301 is plugged into the second valve body 302 to complete the assembly of the second one-way valve 3. The second one-way valve 3 is inserted into the second mounting cavity 8. During the process, the guide protrusion 306 on the side of the second valve body 302 cooperates with the guide groove 17 on the side of the second mounting cavity 8 to ensure that the second flow hole 305 corresponds to and communicates with the connecting channel 10. Then, the top plate 5 is installed on the upper surface of the main valve body 1 by bolts, so that each second protrusion 15 is inserted into the second mounting cavity 8, and the second rubber pad 16 on the lower surface of the second protrusion 15 is pressed onto the upper surface of the second valve body 302 to complete the assembly. Before use, install the homogenizing valve 19 on one side of the main valve body 1 and at the connection channel 10, install the sealing plate 20 on the other side of the main valve body 1 at the connection channel 10, and install the sealing plug cover plate 22 at the outer end of the piston channel 9 of the main valve body 1. The main valve body 1 is installed outside the homogenizer, and the piston inside the homogenizer is inserted into each piston channel 9 through the extension guide sleeve 21. In use, the beverage enters the feed channel 13 through the feed inlet 18 and then enters each of the first one-way valves 2 through the branch channels 14. When the piston inside the homogenizer retracts, the first spherical valve core 203 rises and the second spherical valve core 303 depresses, allowing the beverage to pass through the first flow orifice 205 into the piston channel 9. When the piston inside the homogenizer pushes forward, the first spherical valve core 203 depresses and the second spherical valve core 303 rises, allowing the beverage to enter the connecting channel 10 through the second flow orifice 305 of the second one-way valve 3, and then enter the homogenizing valve 19. The homogenizing valve 19, through its collision-type valve body structure, induces changes in the physical, chemical, and structural properties of the material's macromolecules through a mechanochemical effect, thereby achieving homogenization. Figure 7As shown, the main valve body 1 in this embodiment employs three longitudinal channels 6. The piston cooperating with the middle piston channel 9 moves in the same speed but in the opposite direction to the pistons in the two side piston channels 9. This utility model has a reasonable structure. The first check valve 2 is inserted into the first mounting cavity 7 at the bottom of the longitudinal channel 6, and the second check valve 3 is inserted into the second mounting cavity 8 at the top of the longitudinal channel 6. The lower surface of the main valve body 1 is provided with a base 4 having a first protrusion 11. The first protrusion 11 of the base 4 is inserted into each corresponding first mounting cavity 7, and the upper surface of the first protrusion 11 presses the bottom of the first check valve 2 through a first rubber pad 12. The upper surface of the main valve body 1 is provided with a top plate 5 having a second protrusion 15. The second protrusion 15 of the top plate 5 is inserted into each corresponding second mounting cavity 8, and the lower surface of the second protrusion 15 presses the bottom of the second check valve 3 through a second rubber pad 16. This installation structure is simpler than the traditional method of connecting each check valve to the main valve body 1 separately with bolts, and it eliminates the need for branch pipes to be connected to the bottom of each longitudinal channel via flanges, greatly improving convenience.

[0032] Any aspects of this utility model not described in detail are well-known technologies to those skilled in the art.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above specific embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications and equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A one-way valve for use in a high-pressure homogenizer for beverages, characterized in that: Including main valve body (1), first check valve (2), second check valve (3), base (4) and top plate (5), the main valve body (1) is opened along its height direction and is provided with several longitudinal channels (6), the bottom of any one longitudinal channel (6) is provided with first installation cavity (7) respectively, the top of any one longitudinal channel (6) is provided with second installation cavity (8) respectively, the middle position of any one longitudinal channel (6) is provided with piston channel (9) respectively, the axial direction of the piston channel (9) is perpendicular to the axial direction of longitudinal channel (6), the main valve body (1) is opened along its length direction and is provided with connecting channel (10), the second installation cavity (8) between adjacent is communicated with each other through connecting channel (10), the first check valve (2) is arranged in first installation cavity (7), the second check valve (3) is arranged in second installation cavity (8), the base (4) is arranged on the lower surface of main valve body (1), the upper surface of base (4) is provided with several first bosses (11), the first boss (11) corresponds to first installation cavity (7) and is inserted into first installation cavity (7), the upper surface of first boss (11) is pressed on the lower surface of first check valve (2) through first rubber pad (12), the inside of base (4) is provided with feed channel (13), the base (4) is provided with several branch channels (14) on one side of feed channel (13), the branch channel (14) penetrates first boss (11) along the axial direction and is communicated with corresponding first check valve (2), the top plate (5) is arranged on the upper surface of main valve body (1), the lower surface of top plate (5) is provided with several second bosses (15), the second boss (15) corresponds to second installation cavity (8) and is inserted into second installation cavity (8), the lower surface of second boss (15) is pressed on the upper surface of second check valve (3) through second rubber pad (16).

2. A one-way valve for use in a high-pressure homogenizer for beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first check valve (2) includes first valve seat (201), first valve body (202) and first spherical valve core (203), the bottom of first valve body (202) is inserted with first valve seat (201), the first spherical valve core (203) is movably arranged in the inside of first valve body (202), the first spherical valve core (203) cooperates with the top end of first valve seat (201), the top end of the inside of first valve body (202) is provided with third rubber pad (204), the top of first valve body (202) is opened and is provided with several first flow holes (205), the first rubber pad (12) is closely connected with the lower surface of first valve seat (201).

3. The one-way valve for use in a high-pressure homogenizer of a beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second one-way valve (3) comprises a second valve seat (301), a second valve body (302) and a second spherical valve core (303), the bottom of the second valve body (302) is inserted with the second valve seat (301), the second spherical valve core (303) is movably arranged in the second valve body (302), the second spherical valve core (303) is matched with the top end of the second valve seat (301), the top end of the second valve body (302) is provided with a fourth rubber pad (304), the second valve body (302) is provided with a second flow hole (305) penetrating through the two sides, the second flow hole (305) corresponds to and communicates with the connecting channel (10), the second rubber pad (16) is closely connected with the upper surface of the second valve body (302), the second installation cavity (8) is provided with a guide groove (17) on one side, the second valve body (302) is provided with a guide protrusion (306) on one side, and the guide protrusion (306) is inserted and matched with the guide groove (17).

4. The one-way valve for use in a high-pressure homogenizer of a beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (4) and the top plate (5) are fastened and connected with the main valve body (1) through bolts.

5. The one-way valve for use in a high-pressure homogenizer of a beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (4) is provided with a feeding interface (18) at one end of the feeding channel (13).

6. The one-way valve for use in a high-pressure homogenizer of a beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main valve body (1) is provided with a homogenizing valve (19) at one end and at the connecting channel (10), and is provided with a sealing plate (20) at the other end and at the connecting channel (10).

7. The one-way valve for use in a high-pressure homogenizer of a beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main valve body (1) is provided with an extension guide sleeve (21) at one side and at the piston channel (9) along the axial direction of the piston channel (9), and is provided with a sealing plug cover plate (22) at the other side and at the piston channel (9).

8. The one-way valve for use in a high-pressure homogenizer of a beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the first boss (11) and the lower surface of the second boss (15) are both provided with an annular clamping groove (23), the first rubber pad (12) is arranged in the annular clamping groove (23) on the upper surface of the first boss (11), and the second rubber pad (16) is arranged in the annular clamping groove (23) on the lower surface of the second boss (15).

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