Automatic boosting homogenizer

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of homogenizers, in particular to an automatic boosting homogenizer. The automatic boosting homogenizer comprises: an execution mechanism for homogenizing a feed liquid; the hydraulic mechanism comprises an oil pump, the oil pump is connected with the executing mechanism through an oil conveying pipe, an adjusting structure and a first detecting structure are arranged on the oil conveying pipe, the adjusting structure is used for adjusting the flow of fluid in the oil conveying pipe, and the first detecting structure is used for detecting the pressure of the fluid in the oil conveying pipe; one end of the homogenizing circulating pipe is connected with the discharging port of the homogenizer, the other end of the homogenizing circulating pipe is connected with the feeding port of the homogenizer, a first control valve is arranged on the homogenizing circulating pipe, and a second detection structure is arranged at the discharging port of the homogenizer; and the control mechanism is in signal connection with the adjusting structure, the first detection structure, the first control valve and the second detection structure.

Description

An automatic pressure homogenizer Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of homogenizer technology, specifically to an automatic pressure-boosting homogenizer. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of beverages such as nut milk and soy milk, the nut milk and soy milk need to be introduced into a homogenizer for homogenization to ensure their taste and flavor. During the homogenization process, pressure is an important parameter to ensure the homogenization effect.

[0003] In existing technologies, homogenizers are pressurized manually by adjusting valves. Manual adjustment makes it difficult to control the pressure precisely and can cause uneven pressure increase. For example, the pressure can easily jump from 0 MPa to 5 MPa, resulting in large pressure fluctuations that affect product quality. At the same time, large pressure fluctuations can also damage the high-pressure module, low-pressure module, and one-way valve module inside the homogenizer, affecting their lifespan. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides an automatic pressure-boosting homogenizer to solve the problem that manual adjustment will cause uneven pressure boosting, resulting in large pressure fluctuations, affecting product quality, and causing damage to the modules inside the homogenizer, thus affecting its lifespan.

[0005] This utility model provides an automatic pressure boosting homogenizer, comprising:

[0006] An actuator, wherein the actuator is used to homogenize the liquid feed;

[0007] A hydraulic mechanism includes an oil pump connected to an actuator via an oil delivery pipe. The oil delivery pipe is equipped with an adjustment structure and a first detection structure. The adjustment structure is used to adjust the flow rate of the fluid in the oil delivery pipe, and the first detection structure is used to detect the pressure of the fluid in the oil delivery pipe.

[0008] The homogenizing circulation pipe has one end connected to the outlet of the homogenizer and the other end connected to the inlet of the homogenizer. A first control valve is provided on the homogenizing circulation pipe, and a second detection structure is provided at the outlet of the homogenizer.

[0009] The control mechanism is connected to the adjustment structure, the first detection structure, the first control valve, and the second detection structure via signals.

[0010] In one optional embodiment, the system further includes a homogenization chamber, in which the actuator is disposed, the homogenization chamber is connected to the feed liquid delivery pipe, and a third detection structure is also disposed in the homogenization chamber, the third detection structure being signal-connected to the control mechanism.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the oil pipeline includes a first oil pipeline and a second oil pipeline. The inlet of the first oil pipeline is connected to the oil pump, and the outlet of the first oil pipeline is connected to the actuator. The inlet of the second oil pipeline is connected to the actuator, and the outlet of the second oil pipeline is connected to the oil pump.

[0012] In one optional embodiment, the actuator includes a motor and a gearbox, the oil pump is connected to the motor via the oil delivery pipe, the output end of the motor is connected to the gearbox, and the gearbox is connected to the plunger.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the system further includes a circulation tank, wherein the homogenizing circulation pipe includes a first circulation section and a second circulation section, the inlet of the first circulation section is connected to the outlet of the homogenizer, the outlet of the first circulation section is connected to the inlet of the circulation tank, the outlet of the circulation tank is connected to the inlet of the second circulation section, the outlet of the second circulation section is connected to the inlet of the homogenizer, and the first control valve is disposed in the first circulation section.

[0014] In one alternative embodiment, a circulation pump is provided on the second circulation section, and the circulation pump is signal-connected to the control mechanism.

[0015] In one optional embodiment, a second flow valve is further provided on the second circulation section. The second flow valve is located on the side of the circulation pump near the feed inlet of the homogenizer, and the second flow valve is signal-connected to the control mechanism.

[0016] In one alternative implementation, the first detection structure is a pressure sensor, and the second detection structure is a densitometer.

[0017] In one alternative implementation, the regulating structure is a first flow valve.

[0018] In one alternative implementation, the third detection structure is a densitometer.

[0019] Beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. The present invention provides an automatic pressure-boosting homogenizer, which, by setting an adjustment structure and a first detection structure on the oil delivery pipe, and the control mechanism controlling the adjustment structure according to the pressure information provided by the first detection structure, can ensure the stability of the oil delivery pipe pressure boosting, avoid uneven pressure boosting, large pressure fluctuations, and problems that affect product quality and damage the modules inside the homogenizer, thus affecting its lifespan. At the same time, the homogenization circulation pipe can be set up to allow unqualified liquid to re-enter the homogenizer, which helps to ensure the quality of the liquid.

[0021] 2. By setting up a third detection structure, the control mechanism can control the adjustment structure based on the pressure information provided by the first detection structure, which helps to ensure product quality.

[0022] 3. By setting a second flow valve, it is possible to prevent all the liquid material that needs to be circulated from entering the homogenizer, which would prevent the liquid material that needs to enter the homogenizer for other production processes from entering, causing problems such as material accumulation and blockage at the output of other production lines. The control mechanism can control the flow rate of the liquid material that needs to be circulated by controlling the opening of the second flow valve. This can effectively allow the liquid material that needs to be circulated to enter the homogenizer for continued homogenization, and can also allow the liquid material produced from other production equipment to enter the homogenizer for homogenization at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art 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 from these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an automatic pressure homogenizer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of an automatic pressure homogenizer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 1. Actuator; 101. Motor; 102. Gearbox; 2. Hydraulic mechanism; 201. Oil pump; 202. Oil delivery pipe; 2021. First oil delivery pipe; 2022. Second oil delivery pipe; 3. Adjustment structure; 4. First detection structure; 5. Homogenizing circulation pipe; 501. First circulation section; 502. Second circulation section; 6. First control valve; 7. Second detection structure; 8. Third detection structure; 9. Circulation tank; 10. Circulation pump; 11. Second flow valve; 12. Homogenizer; Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, 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.

[0029] The embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to Figures 1 and 2.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automatic pressure homogenizer is provided, including an actuator 1, a hydraulic mechanism 2, a homogenization circulation pipe 5, and a control mechanism.

[0031] Specifically, actuator 1 is used for homogenizing the liquid feed. Hydraulic mechanism 2 includes an oil pump 201, which is connected to actuator 1 via an oil supply pipe 202. The oil supply pipe 202 is equipped with an adjustment structure 3 and a first detection structure 4. The adjustment structure 3 is used to adjust the flow rate of the fluid in the oil supply pipe 202, and the first detection structure 4 is used to detect the pressure of the fluid in the oil supply pipe 202. One end of the homogenization circulation pipe 5 is connected to the homogenizer outlet, and the other end is connected to the homogenizer inlet. A first control valve 6 is installed on the homogenization circulation pipe 5, and a second detection structure 7 is installed at the homogenizer outlet. The control mechanism is connected to the adjustment structure 3, the first detection structure 4, the first control valve 6, and the second detection structure 7 via signals.

[0032] In this embodiment, the actuator 1 is disposed inside the homogenizer 12. The actuator 1 can homogenize the liquid material inside the homogenizer 12. Preferably, the fluid is industrial oil, which is located inside the oil pump 201. The oil pump 201 is connected to the actuator 1 through the oil delivery pipe 202, so that the oil in the oil pump 201 can be delivered to the actuator 1 through the oil delivery pipe 202 and provide driving pressure to the actuator 1, so that the actuator 1 can work. The magnitude of the pressure can control the movement frequency of the actuator 1. As the pressure gradually increases, the movement frequency of the actuator 1 will become faster, which is more conducive to crushing large particles in the liquid material, thereby completing the homogenization. The oil delivery pipe 202 has an adjustment structure 3 and a first detection structure 4. The adjustment structure 3 can control the opening of the oil delivery pipe 202, thereby controlling the pressure inside the oil delivery pipe 202. The first detection structure 4 is disposed on the side of the adjustment structure 3 close to the actuator 1. The first detection structure 4 can detect the pressure inside the oil delivery pipe 202 and transmit the pressure information to the control mechanism (not shown). The control mechanism controls the adjustment structure 3 according to the pressure information. When the second detection structure 7 detects that the liquid discharged from the homogenizer outlet (not shown) does not meet the requirements, it transmits the information to the control mechanism. The control mechanism then controls the first control valve 6 to open the homogenization circulation pipe 5, allowing the liquid to enter the homogenization circulation pipe 5 and then enter the homogenizer inlet (not shown) along the homogenization circulation pipe 5, and re-enter the homogenizer 12 for homogenization.

[0033] It should be noted that the homogenizer 12 can be regarded as a plunger pump consisting of 3 or 5 plungers. The motor 101 drives the crankshaft through a V-belt or gear. The rotational motion of the crankshaft is converted into the linear motion of the plungers through the connecting rod. The feed pump delivers the liquid material to the feed port of the homogenizer 12. During the process of the plunger moving backward, the feed check valve is pushed open by the liquid material delivered by the feed pump. At this time, the product flows into the valve chamber and cylinder. During the feeding process of the plunger moving forward, the feed check valve will press against its own valve seat under pressure, closing the feed port. At the same time, the pressure in the cylinder and intermediate pipeline will be higher than the pressure in the discharge pipeline. Therefore, the discharge check valve will open, and the product will be delivered out of the discharge pipeline.

[0034] Preferably, the control mechanism is a PLC controller, the first detection structure 4 is a pressure sensor, the second detection structure 7 is a densitometer, and the adjustment structure 3 is a first flow valve.

[0035] By setting an adjustment structure 3 and a first detection structure 4 on the oil pipeline 202, the control mechanism controls the adjustment structure 3 according to the pressure information provided by the first detection structure 4, thereby ensuring the stability of the pressure rise of the oil pipeline 202 and avoiding uneven pressure rise, large pressure fluctuations, and problems that affect product quality and damage the modules inside the homogenizer 12, affecting its lifespan. At the same time, the homogenization circulation pipe 5 can reintroduce non-compliant liquid into the homogenizer 12, which helps to ensure the quality of the liquid.

[0036] In one embodiment, the system further includes a homogenization chamber, an actuator 1 disposed within the homogenization chamber, the homogenization chamber being connected to a liquid delivery pipe, and a third detection structure 8 disposed within the homogenization chamber, the third detection structure 8 being signal-connected to a control mechanism.

[0037] In this embodiment, the homogenizer 12 has a homogenization chamber (not shown), and the actuator 1 is disposed in the homogenization chamber. The feed liquid enters the homogenization chamber through the feed inlet of the homogenizer. The third detection structure 8 can detect the density of the feed liquid in the homogenization chamber and transmit the feed liquid information to the control mechanism. The control mechanism can control the adjustment structure 3 according to the third detection structure 8 to adjust the pressure of the oil delivery pipe 202. If the particle size of the feed liquid is still high, the control mechanism controls the adjustment structure 3 to increase the opening of the oil delivery pipe 202 and increase the pressure of the oil delivery pipe 202; if the particle size of the feed liquid meets the requirements, the control mechanism controls the adjustment structure 3 to gradually decrease the opening of the oil delivery pipe 202 and gradually decrease the pressure of the oil delivery pipe 202.

[0038] Preferably, the third detection structure 8 is a densitometer.

[0039] By setting up a third detection structure 8, the control mechanism can control the adjustment structure 3 based on the pressure information provided by the first detection structure 4, which helps to ensure product quality.

[0040] In one embodiment, the oil pipeline 202 includes a first oil pipeline 2021 and a second oil pipeline 2022. The inlet of the first oil pipeline 2021 is connected to the oil pump 201, and the outlet of the first oil pipeline 2021 is connected to the actuator 1. The inlet of the second oil pipeline 2022 is connected to the actuator 1, and the outlet of the second oil pipeline 2022 is connected to the oil pump 201.

[0041] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG1, the oil supply pipe 202 has a first oil supply pipe 2021 and a second oil supply pipe 2022. The oil in the oil pump 201 can enter the actuator 1 through the first oil supply pipe 2021, and the oil in the actuator 1 will return to the oil pump 201 through the second oil supply pipe 2022.

[0042] In one embodiment, the actuator 1 includes a motor 101 and a gearbox 102. The oil pump 201 is connected to the motor 101 through the oil supply pipe 202. The output end of the motor 101 is connected to the gearbox 102, and the gearbox 102 is connected to the plunger.

[0043] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, the oil pump 201 is connected to the motor 101 via the first oil supply pipe 2021. Oil from the oil pump 201 enters the motor 101 through the first oil supply pipe 2021 and drives the motor 101 to operate. The operation of the motor 101 drives the gears in the gearbox 102 to rotate. The gearbox 102 then drives the plunger to perform linear motion via the crankshaft and connecting rod. The oil in the motor 101 returns to the oil pump 201 through the second oil supply pipe 2022. The purpose of the gearbox 102 is to increase torque.

[0044] In one embodiment, the system further includes a circulation tank 9, and a homogenization circulation pipe 5 including a first circulation section 501 and a second circulation section 502. The inlet of the first circulation section 501 is connected to the outlet of the homogenizer, the outlet of the first circulation section 501 is connected to the inlet of the circulation tank 9, the outlet of the circulation tank 9 is connected to the inlet of the second circulation section 502, the outlet of the second circulation section 502 is connected to the inlet of the homogenizer, and a first control valve 6 is disposed in the first circulation section 501.

[0045] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, the inlet of the first circulation section 501 is connected to the outlet of the homogenizer, and the outlet of the first circulation section 501 is connected to the inlet of the circulation tank 9. When the second detection structure 7 detects that the density of the liquid is greater than the set value, it controls the first control valve 6 to open, so that the liquid is discharged from the outlet of the homogenizer 12 and enters the first circulation section 501, and enters the circulation tank 9 along the first circulation section 501. The circulation tank 9 can store liquids that do not meet the set density. The inlet of the second circulation section 502 is connected to the outlet of the circulation tank 9, and the outlet of the second circulation section 502 is connected to the inlet of the homogenizer 12. The liquid in the circulation tank 9 can enter the inlet of the homogenizer 12 through the second circulation section 502 and re-enter the homogenizer 12 for homogenization.

[0046] Specifically, the homogenizer outlet is connected to the discharge pipe (not shown). The outlet is connected to the discharge pipe and the first circulation section 501 via a three-way pipe (not shown). A second control valve (not shown) is installed on the discharge pipe. The second control valve is connected to the control mechanism. When the control mechanism controls the first control valve 6 to open, it controls the second control valve to close, so that the liquid can only enter the first circulation section 501. When the density of the liquid meets the set requirements, the control mechanism controls the second control valve to open and the first control valve 6 to close.

[0047] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG2, a circulation pump 10 is provided on the second circulation section 502, and the circulation pump 10 is connected to the control mechanism via signal. When the first control valve 6 is opened, the control mechanism controls the circulation pump 10 to start, and the circulation pump 10 draws the liquid into the first circulation section 501, the circulation tank 9, and the second circulation section 502.

[0048] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG2, a second flow valve 11 is also provided on the second circulation section 502. The second flow valve 11 is located on the side of the circulation pump 10 near the feed inlet of the homogenizer, and the second flow valve 11 is connected to the control mechanism via signal. The second control valve controls the flow rate of the liquid in the second circulation section 502. The two ends of the feed pipe (not shown) are connected to the feed port of the homogenizer and other production equipment, respectively. The liquid produced by other production equipment will enter the homogenizer 12 through the feed pipe. A portion of the liquid in the second circulation section 502 is mixed with the liquid in the feed pipe and enters the homogenizer 12 together. The second flow valve 11 can prevent all the liquid that needs to be circulated from entering the homogenizer 12, which would prevent the liquid that needs to enter the homogenizer 12 for other production processes from entering, resulting in the problem of material accumulation and blockage at the output of other production processes. The control mechanism can control the flow rate of the liquid that needs to be circulated by controlling the opening of the second flow valve 11. This can effectively allow the liquid that needs to be circulated to enter the homogenizer 12 for continued homogenization, and can also allow the liquid produced from other production equipment to enter the homogenizer 12 at the same time for homogenization, ensuring normal production.

[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic pressure-boosting homogenizer, characterized in that, include: An actuator (1) is used to homogenize the liquid material; a hydraulic mechanism (2) includes an oil pump (201), which is connected to the actuator (1) via an oil delivery pipe (202). The oil delivery pipe (202) is provided with an adjustment structure (3) and a first detection structure (4). The adjustment structure (3) is used to adjust the flow rate of the fluid in the oil delivery pipe (202), and the first detection structure (4) is used to detect the pressure of the fluid in the oil delivery pipe (202). Force; homogenizing circulation pipe (5), one end of which is connected to the outlet of the homogenizer (12), and the other end of which is connected to the inlet of the homogenizer (12). A first control valve (6) is provided on the homogenizing circulation pipe (5), and a second detection structure (7) is provided at the outlet of the homogenizer (12); control mechanism, which is connected to the adjustment structure (3), the first detection structure (4), the first control valve (6), and the second detection structure (7) respectively.

2. The automatic pressure-boosting homogenizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a homogenization chamber, in which the actuator (1) is disposed, the homogenization chamber is connected to the liquid delivery pipe, and a third detection structure (8) is also disposed in the homogenization chamber, the third detection structure (8) being signal-connected to the control mechanism.

3. The automatic pressure-boosting homogenizer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The oil pipeline (202) includes a first oil pipeline (2021) and a second oil pipeline (2022). The inlet of the first oil pipeline (2021) is connected to the oil pump (201), and the outlet of the first oil pipeline (2021) is connected to the actuator (1). The inlet of the second oil pipeline (2022) is connected to the actuator (1), and the outlet of the second oil pipeline (2022) is connected to the oil pump (201).

4. The automatic pressure-boosting homogenizer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The actuator (1) includes a motor (101) and a gearbox (102). The oil pump (201) is connected to the motor (101) through the oil delivery pipe (202). The output end of the motor (101) is connected to the gearbox (102). The gearbox (102) is connected to the plunger.

5. The automatic pressure homogenizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a circulation tank (9), the homogenizing circulation pipe (5) includes a first circulation section (501) and a second circulation section (502), the inlet of the first circulation section (501) is connected to the outlet of the homogenizer (12), the outlet of the first circulation section (501) is connected to the inlet of the circulation tank (9), the outlet of the circulation tank (9) is connected to the inlet of the second circulation section (502), the outlet of the second circulation section (502) is connected to the inlet of the homogenizer (12), and the first control valve (6) is located in the first circulation section (501).

6. The automatic pressure-boosting homogenizer according to claim 5, characterized in that, A circulation pump (10) is provided on the second circulation section (502), and the circulation pump (10) is signal connected to the control mechanism.

7. The automatic pressure-boosting homogenizer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second circulation section (502) is also provided with a second flow valve (11), which is located on the side of the circulation pump (10) near the feed inlet of the homogenizer (12). The second flow valve (11) is signal connected to the control mechanism.

8. The automatic pressure homogenizer according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that, The first detection structure (4) is a pressure sensor, and the second detection structure (7) is a density meter.

9. The automatic pressure homogenizer according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that, The regulating structure (3) is the first flow valve.

10. The automatic pressure homogenizer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The third detection structure (8) is a densitometer.

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