A discharge structure of an automatic distillation apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a discharging structure of an automatic distillation device, and relates to the field of distillation devices.The device comprises a workbench, the top surface of the workbench is provided with a heating furnace, the top surface of the heating furnace is provided with a distillation bin, the inside of the distillation bin is provided with an auxiliary mechanism for concentrating steam, and the inside of the distillation bin is provided with a discharging structure for collecting essential oil.A plurality of round holes are arranged in the annular mounting plate, steam generated by the heated materials can be more evenly dispersed into the distillation bin during the rising process, the contact area between the steam and the materials is increased, the distillation efficiency is improved, the distillation process is more sufficient, the dispersed steam in the distillation bin is guided to the collecting bin through the air pipe, the steam can smoothly enter the subsequent condensation and collection links, and the smooth operation of the whole distillation process is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of distillation apparatus, and in particular to the discharge structure of an automatic distillation apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] Essential oils are volatile aromatic substances extracted from the flowers, leaves, stems, roots, or fruits of plants through steam distillation, expression, cold maceration, or solvent extraction. Essential oils are divided into diluted (compound essential oils) and undiluted (single essential oils), such as cactus seed oil. Essential oils are highly volatile and evaporate quickly upon contact with air, so they must be stored in airtight, dark-colored bottles.

[0003] Traditional distillation equipment often lacks an effective steam concentration method, resulting in uneven steam distribution within the distillation chamber, leading to low distillation efficiency and insufficient vaporization and separation of effective components in the material. The discharge structure of distillation equipment is usually just a simple collection container, with liquid discharge from the collection chamber mostly relying on gravity flow. The lack of effective guidance for the flow of condensed liquid leads to poor liquid discharge and easy accumulation in the collection chamber, increasing the difficulty of subsequent separation and purification. Utility Model Content

[0004] To improve the problems of uneven steam distribution and lack of guidance for condensate, this application provides a discharge structure for an automatic distillation device.

[0005] The discharge structure of the automatic distillation equipment provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic distillation equipment discharge structure includes a workbench, a heating furnace is provided on the top surface of the workbench, and a distillation chamber is provided on the top surface of the heating furnace.

[0007] The interior of the distillation chamber is equipped with an auxiliary mechanism for concentrating steam;

[0008] The distillation chamber is equipped with an outlet structure for collecting essential oils.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the workbench serves as the basic support structure of the entire automatic distillation equipment, providing a platform for the installation and fixation of other components, ensuring the overall stability and reliability of the equipment. The heating furnace is located on the top surface of the workbench, and its main function is to provide a heat source for the distillation process, heating the material placed in the distillation chamber to vaporize the components in the material, thereby achieving the purpose of distillation separation. The distillation chamber is located on the top surface of the heating furnace and is the main place where the distillation process occurs. It provides a relatively enclosed space for the material, allowing the steam generated during the heating process to accumulate in the chamber, facilitating subsequent separation and collection operations. The auxiliary mechanism is used to guide the dispersed steam in the distillation chamber to the collection chamber, so that the steam can smoothly enter the subsequent condensation and collection stages, ensuring the smooth progress of the entire distillation process. The discharge structure is used to guide the condensed liquid to flow in a certain direction, so that the liquid can more orderly converge to the drain port, facilitating subsequent discharge and collection.

[0010] Preferably, the auxiliary mechanism includes a mounting plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the distillation chamber, and the mounting plate has a plurality of circular holes arranged in a ring inside.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, several round holes play the role of dispersing steam. When the steam rises in the distillation chamber, the round holes can make the steam more evenly distributed in the entire distillation chamber, which helps to improve the contact efficiency between steam and material and make the distillation process more complete.

[0012] Preferably, a vent pipe is fixedly connected to the top surface of the mounting plate, and a protective frame is fixedly connected to one side of the distillation chamber.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the vent pipe guides the steam generated in the distillation chamber to the collection chamber, ensuring that the steam can smoothly enter the collection chamber for subsequent condensation and collection operations. The protective frame provides an installation position and protective space for the electric actuator, preventing the electric actuator from being interfered with or damaged by external factors, while making the overall structure of the equipment more compact.

[0014] Preferably, an electric actuator is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective frame, and a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the end of the electric actuator away from the protective frame. The output end of the electric actuator is slidably connected inside the distillation chamber.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the electric actuator can push the connecting plate to reciprocate within the distillation chamber. The connecting plate then drives the brush rod to clean the inner wall of the distillation chamber, preventing material residue from accumulating on the inner wall and affecting the distillation effect and normal operation of the equipment.

[0016] Preferably, the bottom surface of the connecting plate has a linear array of brush rods.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the brush rod can directly contact the inner wall of the storage plate and move the material on the inner wall back and forth to avoid the bottom of the spices from charring while the top is not fully heated.

[0018] Preferably, the discharge mechanism includes a collection chamber fixedly connected to the top surface of the inner wall of the distillation chamber, the top surface of the vent pipe is fixedly connected to the inside of the collection chamber, and a Y-shaped groove is provided at the bottom of the collection chamber.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the collection chamber is the main component for collecting essential oils. After the vent pipe introduces steam into the collection chamber, the steam condenses into liquid inside the collection chamber. Essential oils and other components are separated and collected here. The Y-shaped groove is designed to help guide the condensed liquid to the drain port, so that the liquid can be smoothly discharged from the collection chamber, which is convenient for subsequent collection and processing.

[0020] Preferably, a scraper is slidably connected to the top surface of the inner wall of the collection chamber, a Y-shaped groove is provided on the side of the scraper, and a baffle is fixedly connected to the side of the scraper.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the scraper can move in the collection chamber by being driven by the electric actuator 2. The scraper's function is to scrape and push the condensed material in the collection chamber to prevent the material from accumulating in the collection chamber and to ensure that the material can flow smoothly to the drain outlet. The baffle works in conjunction with the scraper to block and guide the liquid, so that the liquid can flow more orderly to the Y-shaped channel 1 and the drain outlet. The Y-shaped channel 2 is used to improve the liquid discharge efficiency by introducing the liquid on the top surface of the inner wall of the collection chamber into the Y-shaped channel 1.

[0022] Preferably, an electric actuator two is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the protective frame, and the end of the electric actuator two away from the protective frame is fixedly connected to both sides of the scraper. The output end of the electric actuator two is slidably connected to the inside of the distillation chamber. The end of the Y-shaped groove one near the protective frame is fixedly connected to a drain port, and the drain port is fixedly installed inside the distillation chamber. A cooling plate is provided on the top surface of the distillation chamber.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the electric actuator 2 drives the scraper to move in the collection chamber through telescopic movement, realizing the scraping and pushing operation of the condensed material. The drain port is the channel for the condensed liquid to be discharged from the collection chamber, and the collected essential oil and other liquids are discharged from the equipment for subsequent collection and processing. The cooling plate has a cooling function. During the distillation process, it can accurately control the temperature in the distillation chamber, which helps the condensation of steam and the separation of essential oil, thereby improving the distillation efficiency and the quality of essential oil.

[0024] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0025] 1. By utilizing the several circular holes in the inner ring of the mounting plate, the steam generated by heating the material can be more evenly dispersed into the distillation chamber during its ascent, increasing the contact area between the steam and the material, improving distillation efficiency, ensuring a more thorough distillation process, and guiding the dispersed steam in the distillation chamber to the collection chamber through the vent pipe, so that the steam can smoothly enter the subsequent condensation and collection stages, ensuring the smooth operation of the entire distillation process.

[0026] 2. The scraper can push the condensed liquid in the collection chamber during movement, preventing the liquid from accumulating in the collection chamber. At the same time, the baffles on both sides of the scraper can block and guide the liquid. Together with the scraper, they ensure that the liquid can flow smoothly to the Y-shaped groove, which guides the condensed liquid to flow in a certain direction, so that the liquid can be more orderly gathered at the drain port, which is convenient for subsequent discharge and collection. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the distillation chamber in this application;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective frame in this application;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the collection chamber in this application.

[0031] Attached reference numerals: 1. Workbench; 2. Heating furnace; 3. Distillation chamber; 4. Feed inlet; 5. Storage plate;

[0032] 61. Mounting plate; 62. Round hole; 63. Vent pipe; 64. Protective frame; 65. Electric actuator one; 66. Connecting plate; 67. Brush rod;

[0033] 71. Collection chamber; 72. Y-shaped channel one; 73. Scraper; 74. Baffle; 75. Y-shaped channel two; 76. Electric actuator two; 77. Cooling element; 78. Drain port;

[0034] 8. Fixing plate; 9. Drain pipe; 10. Condenser pipe; 11. Funnel; 12. Support plate; 13. Storage tank; 14. Sliding block; 15. Limiting post; 16. Insertion hole; 17. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0036] This application discloses a discharge structure for an automatic distillation device.

[0037] Reference Figure 1An automatic distillation apparatus discharge structure includes a workbench 1, the top surface of which is fixedly connected to a mounting base of a heating furnace 2. The heating surface of the heating furnace 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of a distillation chamber 3. The top surface of the distillation chamber 3 is inclined at an angle of 30-45 degrees. A control panel is located on the front of the distillation chamber 3 for controlling the operation of the apparatus. The bottom left side of the distillation chamber 3 is fixedly connected to a feed inlet 4, which is fixedly connected to a 316L stainless steel valve. A full-bore seal is achieved by rotating the handle 90 degrees. The bottom of the distillation chamber 3 slides. A storage plate 5 is connected, and the interior of the storage plate 5 has a groove for storing spices and water. High-temperature resistant silicone or graphite composite sealing strips (withstanding temperatures above 300℃) are embedded around the storage plate 5. The high-temperature resistant silicone or graphite composite sealing strips are T-shaped to better seal the connection between the distillation chamber 3 and the storage plate 5. When the storage plate 5 is pushed in, the sealing strips are deformed under pressure, so that the opening connection between the distillation chamber 3 and the storage plate 5 fits tightly to ensure the sealing of the distillation chamber 3. A pull ring is welded to the side of the storage plate 5 near the feed inlet 4 for easy removal of the storage plate 5.

[0038] In use, the staff put the flowers, leaves, stems, roots or fruits of the plant together with water into the distillation chamber 3 through the feed inlet 4. Then, the heating furnace 2 is started to heat the spices and water inside the distillation chamber 3. After heating, gas is produced. The gas is discharged to the top surface of the inner wall of the collection chamber 71. The top surface of the collection chamber 71 is set in a sloping shape, and the low temperature of the outside air causes the gas to form condensate dripping on the top surface of the distillation chamber 3.

[0039] Two fixed plates 8 are fixedly connected to the top surface of the workbench 1 on the side away from the distillation chamber 3. Both ends of the condenser tube 10 protrude from the fixed plates 8. A drain pipe 9 is fixedly connected through the fixed plates 8 and the interior of the condenser tube 10. One end of the drain pipe 9 is fixedly connected to the interior of the distillation chamber 3. A support plate 12 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the workbench 1. The support plate 12 is located on the side away from the fixed plates 8. A funnel 11 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the support plate 12, and the other end of the drain pipe 9 is fixedly connected to the interior of the funnel 11. A slide groove 17 is provided on the top surface of the workbench 1 on the side away from the distillation chamber 3. Two insertion holes 16 are provided on the top surface of the workbench 1, and the two insertion holes 16 are located inside the slide groove 17. A slider 14 is slidably connected inside the slide groove 17. A storage tank 13 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the slider 14. In the initial state, the storage tank 13 is located directly below the funnel 11. A limit post 15 is slidably connected to the side of the slider 14 away from the storage tank 13, and the limit post 15 can be locked inside the insertion hole 16.

[0040] Liquid is discharged into the storage tank 13 through the drain pipe 9. When the storage tank 13 is removed, the limiting post 15 is pulled upward to disengage it from the limitation of the insertion hole 16. Then, the limiting post 15 is pulled away from the funnel 11 to move outward, thereby facilitating the removal of liquid from the storage tank 13.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 The distillation chamber 3 is equipped with an auxiliary mechanism, including a mounting plate 61 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the distillation chamber 3. The mounting plate 61 is located at one-third of the interior of the distillation chamber 3, dividing the distillation chamber 3 into two spaces. The mounting plate 61 has several circular holes 62 arranged in a ring array inside it. The top surface of the mounting plate 61 is fixedly connected to a vent pipe 63, which encloses the circular holes 62 for concentrating steam. One side of the distillation chamber 3 is fixedly connected to a protective frame 64, which is located away from the feed inlet 4. The inner wall is fixedly connected to the fixed end of the electric push rod 65, the moving end of the electric push rod 65 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 66, the connecting plate 66 is slidably connected to the bottom surface of the mounting plate 61, the output end of the electric push rod 65 is slidably connected through the distillation chamber 3 on the side near the protective frame 64, the bottom surface of the connecting plate 66 is fixedly connected to the brush rod 67, and the brush rod 67 is located inside the storage plate 5 for moving the spices inside the storage plate 5. The brush rod 67 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the distillation chamber 3, and the length of the brush rod 67 is consistent with the length of the groove opened in the storage plate 5 to ensure that all the spices inside the storage plate 5 can be moved.

[0042] During use, when heating the spices inside the distillation chamber 3, the steam rises inside the distillation chamber 3. The round hole 62 allows the steam to be distributed more evenly throughout the distillation chamber 3, which helps to improve the contact efficiency between the steam and the material, making the distillation process more complete. The vent pipe 63 can guide the steam generated in the distillation chamber 3 to the collection chamber 71, ensuring that the steam can smoothly enter the collection chamber 71 for subsequent condensation and collection operations. Then, the electric push rod 65 is extended and retracted by controlling the control panel, which drives the connecting plate 66 and the brush rod 67 to move back and forth inside the storage plate 5. This back and forth moves the spices inside the storage plate 5, ensuring that the spices are fully heated.

[0043] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4The storage plate 5 is equipped with a discharge mechanism, which includes a collection chamber 71 fixedly connected to the inclined inner wall of the distillation chamber 3. The collection chamber 71 is inclined and its inclination angle is consistent with that of the inclined surface of the distillation chamber 3. A temperature sensor, model DS18B20, is installed inside the collection chamber 71. The top end of the vent pipe 63 is fixedly connected to the interior of the collection chamber 71. A Y-shaped groove 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the inner wall of the collection chamber 71. The top surface of the inner wall of the collection chamber 71 is slidably connected to a scraper 73. The scraper 73 is made of high-temperature resistant silicone material, and its length is consistent with the length of the top surface of the inner wall of the collection chamber 71, which facilitates the scraping off of liquid adhering to the top surface of the inner wall of the collection chamber 71. A second Y-shaped groove is formed on both sides of the scraper 73. 75. Both sides of the scraper 73 are fixedly connected to the baffle 74. The top of the inner wall of the protective frame 64 is fixedly connected to the fixed end of the electric push rod 76. The electric push rod 76 is located above the electric push rod 65. The moving end of the electric push rod 76 is fixedly connected to the scraper 73. The moving end of the electric push rod 76 is slidably connected inside the distillation chamber 3. One end of the Y-shaped groove 72 is fixedly connected to the drain port 78. The drain port 78 is located on the side close to the protective frame 64. The end of the drain port 78 away from the Y-shaped groove 72 is fixedly connected to the drain pipe 9. The drain port 78 is fixedly installed inside the distillation chamber 3. The top surface of the distillation chamber 3 is fixedly connected to the cooling chip 77. The model of the cooling chip 77 is Ferrotec TEC1-12710.

[0044] During use, the gas is discharged through the vent pipe 63 to the top surface of the inner wall of the collection chamber 71. As the spices are distilled to a later stage, some essential oil components (such as cinnamon oil containing oxygenated compounds) reduce the surface tension of the water, making the droplets easier to spread rather than drip. Then, the electric push rod 76 is extended and retracted by the control panel, which drives the scraper 73 to move back and forth on the inner wall of the collection chamber 71, scraping down the condensate on the top surface of the inner wall of the collection chamber 71. The scraped condensate is then guided into the Y-shaped groove 72 through the Y-shaped groove 75 opened by the scraper 73, and the water is collected into the storage tank 13 through the drain port 78 and the drain pipe 9.

[0045] The protective frame 64 houses a power supply, a PLC, and an SSR-10DA solid-state relay. The PLC is electrically connected to the electric actuator 65, electric actuator 76, cooling element 77, and temperature sensor via a main board connection circuit. The control panel (set to display temperature and other information via a touch screen) controls the extension and retraction of electric actuators 65 and 76, as well as the operating status of the cooling element 77. The rods of electric actuators 65 and 76 passing through the distillation chamber 3 are sealed with bellows (made of high-temperature resistant silicone). Electric actuators 65 and 76 are Airtac... In the SC series, the telescopic rod control circuit works as follows: pressing the start button on the control panel activates the contactor, controlling the motor to rotate forward and backward, thus extending and retracting the telescopic rod. The wiring conduit of the cooling element 77 passes through the protective frame 64 and connects to the power supply. The cooling power of the cooling element 77 is controlled by feedback from the temperature sensor. The cooling end of the cooling element 77 is attached to the inclined surface at the top of the distillation chamber 3. The hot end of the cooling element 77 is attached to a water-cooled block (such as EK-Quantum), and the water temperature is controlled below 30℃. The contact surface between the cold end of the water-cooled block and the hot end of the cooling element 77 is insulated with a thermally conductive silicone pad (0.5mm) to prevent short circuits. The water-cooled block is surrounded by heat-insulating cotton (such as Ceramic Fiber) to reduce environmental thermal interference. The water pump is connected to a separate power supply. When the temperature of the hot end of the cooling element 77 is too high (greater than 30℃), the temperature sensor sends a signal to the PLC control system. Subsequently, the PLC control system controls the water pump of the water-cooled block to start, cooling the hot end of the cooling element 77.

[0046] The implementation principle of the discharge structure of an automatic distillation device according to an embodiment of this application is as follows:

[0047] In operation, the operator adds the spices into the distillation chamber 3 through the feed inlet 4. The distillation chamber 3 is filled with water to immerse the spices. Then, the heater 2 is activated to heat the spices inside the distillation chamber 3. Heating produces gas, which is guided through the round hole 62 and the vent pipe 63 to the collection chamber 71. Subsequently, the electric actuator 65 is extended and retracted via the control panel, causing the connecting plate 66 and brush rod 67 to reciprocate inside the storage plate 5. This reciprocating motion of the spices inside the storage plate 5 ensures thorough heating. The cooling element 77 condenses the gas, causing it to drip as condensate from the top surface of the distillation chamber 3. Subsequently, the electric actuator 76 is extended and retracted via the control panel, thereby driving the scraper 73 to reciprocate along the inner wall of the collection chamber 71. This scrapes down the condensate (the distilled condensate is essential oil + hydrosol) from the top surface of the inner wall of the collection chamber 71. The scraped condensate is then guided into the Y-shaped groove 72 through the Y-shaped groove 75 opened by the scraper 73. The water is then collected into the storage tank 13 through the drain port 78 and the drain pipe 9. When the storage tank 13 is removed, the limiting post 15 is pulled upward to release it from the restriction of the insertion hole 16. Then, the limiting post 15 is pulled away from the funnel 11 to move it outward, thereby facilitating the removal of the condensate inside the storage tank 13.

[0048] The above are merely optional embodiments of this disclosure and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Various modifications and variations can be made to this disclosure by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A discharge structure for an automatic distillation device, characterized in that: Includes a workbench (1), a heating furnace (2) is provided on the top surface of the workbench (1), and a distillation chamber (3) is provided on the top surface of the heating furnace (2). The interior of the distillation chamber (3) is equipped with an auxiliary mechanism for concentrating steam; The interior of the distillation chamber (3) is equipped with a discharge structure for collecting essential oils; The auxiliary mechanism includes a mounting plate (61) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the distillation chamber (3), and the mounting plate (61) has a plurality of circular holes (62) circumferentially opened inside. A ventilation pipe (63) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the mounting plate (61), and a protective frame (64) is fixedly connected to one side of the distillation chamber (3). The discharge mechanism includes a collection chamber (71) fixedly connected to the top surface of the inner wall of the distillation chamber (3), the top surface of the vent pipe (63) is fixedly connected to the inside of the collection chamber (71), and a Y-shaped groove (72) is provided at the bottom of the collection chamber (71). The inner wall top surface of the collection chamber (71) is slidably connected to a scraper (73), and the scraper (73) has a Y-shaped groove (75) on its side. A baffle (74) is fixedly connected to the side of the scraper (73).

2. The discharge structure of an automatic distillation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric actuator (65) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective frame (64). A connecting plate (66) is fixedly connected to the end of the electric actuator (65) away from the protective frame (64). The output end of the electric actuator (65) is slidably connected inside the distillation chamber (3).

3. The discharge structure of an automatic distillation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the connecting plate (66) has a linear array of brush rods (67).

4. The discharge structure of an automatic distillation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the inner wall of the protective frame (64) is fixedly connected to an electric actuator (76). The end of the electric actuator (76) away from the protective frame (64) is fixedly connected to both sides of the scraper (73). The output end of the electric actuator (76) is slidably connected to the inside of the distillation chamber (3). The end of the Y-shaped groove (72) near the protective frame (64) is fixedly connected to a drain port (78), and the drain port (78) is fixedly installed inside the distillation chamber (3). A cooling plate (77) is provided on the top surface of the distillation chamber (3).

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