A bioactive casein gel preparation device

By designing a bioactive casein gel preparation device that includes a servo motor-driven stirrer and a micro-pump, the problem of uneven acidifier addition was solved, and uniform addition and mixing of the acidifier were achieved, thus improving the mixing efficiency.

CN224270884UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY FOR NATIONALITIES

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY FOR NATIONALITIES
Filing Date
2025-07-07
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing methods for preparing bioactive casein gels, the acidifier is usually added directly to the surface of the material, requiring multiple stirrings to complete the mixing, which results in uneven mixing.

Method used

A bioactive casein gel preparation device was designed, which uses a servo motor driven mixer, combined with a micro pump and discharge device. The acidifier is uniformly added through multiple vertical array water outlets, and the material is sheared by hollow grooves. The rotation of the stirring head is used to achieve effective mixing.

Benefits of technology

It achieves uniform addition and mixing of acidifier, reduces the number of stirring cycles, improves mixing efficiency, and avoids unevenness caused by material adhesion.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a device for preparing bioactive casein gel, relating to the field of biological proteins. The device includes a mixer, which comprises a base and a cover that is lifted and mounted on the base. A stirring head is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the cover. A detachable material cylinder is placed on the base, and a dripping unit is located on the inner top of the cover. In this bioactive casein gel preparation device, starting a servo motor causes the adjusting screw to rotate clockwise, lowering the cover and inserting the discharge component and stirring head into the material cylinder. Simultaneously, a sealing cap is fastened to the top of the material cylinder. Starting a rotary motor causes the stirring head to rotate, stirring the material. Simultaneously, a micro-pump is activated, dripping an acidifying agent into the material through the discharge component. Multiple vertically arrayed outlets uniformly drip the agent to multiple depths. As the material is stirred and mixed, a perforated groove is used to shear the material, achieving effective mixing.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bioprotein technology, specifically to a device for preparing bioactive casein gel. Background Technology

[0002] Bioactive casein gel is a gel material with casein as its main component and possesses various bioactivities. It is usually made by combining casein with certain bioactive components. During the induced gelation process, acidification cross-linking is required. This process is carried out by adding 0.5-2% gluconolactone as an acidifying agent and stirring until completely dissolved.

[0003] However, when adding, it is necessary to add it in small amounts and multiple times evenly, otherwise the gel may become over-acidified due to uneven mixing. However, the existing solution is to add it dropwise multiple times, but when adding it dropwise, it is usually dropped directly onto the surface of the material, and multiple stirrings are required to complete the mixing. Therefore, a bioactive casein gel preparation device is provided. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a bioactive casein gel preparation device, which solves the problem that existing solutions involve multiple drops, which are usually dropped directly onto the material surface and require multiple stirrings to complete the mixing.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a bioactive casein gel preparation device, comprising a mixer, the mixer including a base and a cover mounted on the base, a stirring head rotatably mounted on the bottom of the cover, a detachable material cylinder placed on the base, a dripping unit mounted on the inner top of the cover, the dripping unit including a storage tank fixedly mounted on the cover, an outlet end connected to a discharge component extending into the material cylinder, the discharge component having multiple equidistant perforated grooves to shear the material as it passes through the perforated grooves, multiple water outlets on the inner side of the discharge component, and a rubber plate fixedly mounted on the outer side of the discharge component, the rubber plate adhering to the inner wall of the material cylinder, the inner wall of the material cylinder being cleaned by rotating the material cylinder.

[0006] Preferably, a servo motor is fixedly installed on one side of the base, and an adjusting screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor. The adjusting screw is threadedly connected to the cover.

[0007] Preferably, a positioning shaft is fixedly provided on the cover, and the positioning shaft is movably inserted into the base.

[0008] Preferably, a sealing cover adapted to the material cylinder is fixedly provided at the bottom of the machine cover, and the stirring head is rotatably disposed in the sealing cover.

[0009] Preferably, a rotary motor is fixedly installed on the top of the machine cover, and the output end of the rotary motor is fixedly connected to the stirring head.

[0010] Preferably, a micro pump is fixedly embedded in the cover, a connector is fixedly provided at the bottom of the sealing cover, the storage tank is connected to the connector through the micro pump, and the discharge component is fixedly assembled in the connector.

[0011] Preferably, the connector has a connector socket at its inner bottom, the top of the discharge part has a plug integrally formed, the plug is movably inserted into the connector socket, and the side of the connector socket is threaded with a fixing screw for fixing the plug. The inner top of the connector socket has a sealing ring.

[0012] This utility model discloses a bioactive casein gel preparation device, which has the following beneficial effects: The servo motor is started, causing the adjusting screw to rotate clockwise. This causes the machine cover to move downwards, allowing the discharge component and stirring head to be inserted into the material cylinder. Simultaneously, the sealing cover is fastened to the top of the material cylinder. The rotary motor is started, causing it to drive the stirring head to rotate and stir the material. At the same time, the micro pump is started, dripping an acidifying agent into the material through the discharge component. Multiple vertically arrayed water outlets are used to uniformly drip the material at multiple depths. As the material is stirred and mixed, the hollow groove is used to shear the material, thereby achieving effective mixing. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall outer surface structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall inner top structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer surface structure of the discharge part of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outer surface structure of the connector and plug of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Mixer; 11. Base; 12. Machine cover; 13. Positioning shaft; 14. Adjusting screw; 15. Sealing cover; 16. Servo motor; 2. Material cylinder; 3. Mixing head; 32. Rotary motor; 4. Dropping unit; 41. Storage tank; 42. Micro pump; 43. Discharge part; 44. Water outlet; 45. Hollow groove; 46. Rubber plate; 47. Connector; 48. Connecting socket; 49. Plug; 410. Sealing ring; 411. Fixing screw. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are described clearly and completely. 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.

[0020] This application provides a bioactive casein gel preparation device, which solves the problem that existing solutions involve multiple drops, but the drops are usually placed directly on the material surface and require multiple stirrings to complete the mixing.

[0021] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0022] This utility model discloses a device for preparing bioactive casein gel.

[0023] According to the appendix Figure 1-4 As shown, the machine includes a mixer 1, which includes a base 11 and a cover 12 that is lifted and mounted on the base 11. A mixing head 3 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the cover 12. A detachable material cylinder 2 is placed on the base 11. A dripping unit 4 is provided on the inner top of the cover 12. The dripping unit 4 includes a storage tank 41 fixedly mounted on the cover 12. The output end of the storage tank 41 is connected to a discharge component 43, which extends into the material cylinder 2. The discharge component 43 has multiple equidistant perforated grooves 45, which shear the material as it passes through the perforated grooves 45. Multiple water outlets 44 are provided on the inner side of the discharge component 43. A rubber plate 46 is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the discharge component 43. The rubber plate 46 is attached to the inner wall of the material cylinder 2. The inner wall of the material cylinder 2 is cleaned by rotating the material cylinder 2.

[0024] A servo motor 16 is fixedly installed on one side of the base 11. An adjusting screw 14 is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor 16. The adjusting screw 14 is threadedly connected to the cover 12. A positioning shaft 13 is fixedly installed on the cover 12. The positioning shaft 13 is movably inserted into the base 11. When the servo motor 16 is started, the adjusting screw 14 rotates clockwise, which drives the cover 12 to move down, so that the discharge part 43 and the stirring head 3 are inserted into the material cylinder 2.

[0025] A sealing cover 15 adapted to the material cylinder 2 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the machine cover 12. The stirring head 3 is rotatably installed in the sealing cover 15. A rotary motor 32 is fixedly installed at the top of the machine cover 12. The output end of the rotary motor 32 is fixedly connected to the stirring head 3. When the rotary motor 32 is started, it drives the stirring head 3 to rotate and stir the material.

[0026] A micro pump 42 is fixedly embedded in the cover 12, and a connector 47 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the sealing cover 15. The storage tank 41 is connected to the connector 47 through the micro pump 42. The discharge part 43 is fixedly assembled in the connector 47. When the micro pump 42 is started, the acidifier is dripped into the material through the discharge part 43. The material is evenly dripped into multiple depths by multiple vertically arrayed water outlets 44.

[0027] The connector 47 has a connector socket 48 at its inner bottom, and the top of the discharge part 43 has an integrally formed plug 49. The plug 49 is movably inserted into the connector socket 48, and the side of the connector socket 48 is threaded with a fixing screw 411 for fixing the plug 49. The inner top of the connector socket 48 has a sealing ring 410, which facilitates the removal of the discharge part 43 for cleaning after use.

[0028] Working principle: When in use, this device separates casein from skim milk using acid precipitation to obtain protein powder with a purity of over 90%. The casein is dissolved in deionized water, and the bioactive ingredient curcumin and the excipient inulin are added simultaneously and put into the material cylinder 2. Then, glucono-delta-lactone is added as an acidifier into the storage tank 41. At this time, the servo motor 16 is started, causing the adjusting screw 14 to rotate clockwise. This causes the cover 12 to move down, allowing the discharge part 43 and the stirring head 3 to be inserted into the material cylinder 2. At the same time, the sealing cover 15 is fastened to the top of the material cylinder 2. The rotary motor 32 is started, causing it to drive the stirring head 3 to rotate and stir the material. At the same time, the micro pump 42 is started, and the acidifier is dripped into the material through the discharge part 43. Multiple vertically arrayed water outlets 44 are used to uniformly drip the material at multiple depths. As the material is stirred and mixed, the hollow groove 45 is used to shear the material, thereby achieving effective mixing.

[0029] After the first mixing is completed, the operator rotates the material cylinder 2 so that the rubber plate 46 scrapes the material against the inner wall of the material cylinder 2, and then a second mixing is performed. This operation avoids some material adhering to the inside of the material cylinder 2, resulting in uneven mixing.

[0030] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A bioactive casein gel preparation apparatus, comprising a mixer (1), the mixer (1) comprising a base (11) and a cover (12) movably mounted on the base (11), a stirring head (3) rotatably mounted on the bottom of the cover (12), and a detachable material cylinder (2) placed on the base (11), characterized in that, The inner top of the cover (12) is provided with a dripping unit (4). The dripping unit (4) includes a storage tank (41) fixedly installed on the cover (12). The output end of the storage tank (41) is connected to a discharge part (43). The discharge part (43) extends into the material cylinder (2). The discharge part (43) has multiple equally spaced hollow grooves (45) so that the material is sheared when it passes through the hollow grooves (45). The inner side of the discharge part (43) is provided with multiple water outlets (44). The outer side of the discharge part (43) is fixedly provided with a rubber plate (46). The rubber plate (46) is attached to the inner wall of the material cylinder (2). The inner wall of the material cylinder (2) is cleaned by rotating the material cylinder (2).

2. The apparatus for preparing bioactive casein gel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A servo motor (16) is fixedly installed on one side of the base (11), and an adjusting screw (14) is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor (16). The adjusting screw (14) is threadedly connected to the cover (12).

3. The apparatus for preparing bioactive casein gel according to claim 2, characterized in that: A positioning shaft (13) is fixedly installed on the cover (12), and the positioning shaft (13) is movably inserted into the base (11).

4. The apparatus for preparing bioactive casein gel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the machine cover (12) is fixedly provided with a sealing cover (15) adapted to the material cylinder (2), and the stirring head (3) is rotatably disposed in the sealing cover (15).

5. The apparatus for preparing bioactive casein gel according to claim 4, characterized in that: A rotary motor (32) is fixedly installed on the top of the cover (12), and the output end of the rotary motor (32) is fixedly connected to the stirring head (3).

6. The apparatus for preparing bioactive casein gel according to claim 4, characterized in that: A micro pump (42) is fixedly embedded in the cover (12), and a connector (47) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the sealing cover (15). The storage tank (41) is connected to the connector (47) through the micro pump (42), and the discharge component (43) is fixedly assembled in the connector (47).

7. The apparatus for preparing bioactive casein gel according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connector (47) has a connector socket (48) at its inner bottom. The top of the discharge part (43) is integrally formed with a plug (49). The plug (49) is movably inserted into the connector socket (48). The side of the connector socket (48) is threaded with a fixing screw (411) for fixing the plug (49). The inner top of the connector socket (48) is provided with a sealing ring (410).