An ultrasonic wave assisted enteromorpha effective component extraction device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ultrasonic wave auxiliary enteromorpha effective component extraction device, including processing casing and install on the feed pipe of processing casing, and the bottom of processing casing side is equipped with the discharge assembly, and the bottom of processing casing inner wall is equipped with ultrasonic generator, and the side of processing casing is equipped with the stirring subassembly. The utility model not only through setting stirring subassembly, can be in the ultrasonic wave effect's while to the material in the extraction container stirring, makes enteromorpha and extraction solvent fully mix, has improved the release efficiency of effective component, simultaneously, the setting of dispersion component can effectively scatter the enteromorpha material of putting, avoided the material caking phenomenon's occurrence, further improved the extraction efficiency, simultaneously, through the design of filter screen has carried out the optimization, adopted the structure design of convenient dismounting, and the operator only needs simple operation to take out filter screen from the discharge pipe and clean or replace, greatly improved the maintenance efficiency of device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of extraction devices for seaweed components, and in particular to an ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for effective components of seaweed. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of marine biological resource development and utilization, *Ulva prolifera*, as an abundant marine algae resource, contains a variety of bioactive active ingredients, such as proteins, polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, and various minerals. These components have broad application prospects in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. However, how to efficiently and environmentally extract the active ingredients from *Ulva prolifera* has always been a key focus for researchers. Traditional methods for extracting active ingredients from *Ulva prolifera* mainly include solvent extraction and enzymatic hydrolysis, which often suffer from low extraction efficiency, long extraction times, and high solvent consumption. With the development of ultrasonic technology, ultrasonic-assisted extraction technology has gradually become a research hotspot in the field of *Ulva prolifera* active ingredient extraction due to its advantages such as high extraction efficiency, short extraction time, and low solvent consumption.

[0003] For example, Chinese Patent Publication No. CN222657824U discloses an ultrasonic-assisted extraction device, including a tank. A shell is movably installed on the top of the tank, and an ultrasonic generator is movably installed inside the shell. An ultrasonic vibrating rod extending into the tank is fixedly installed at the bottom of the ultrasonic generator. An adjustment mechanism is provided inside the shell, and auxiliary mechanisms are provided on both sides of the tank. The adjustment mechanism includes a motor. The motor is fixedly installed on the front inner wall of the shell, and a circular turntable is fixedly installed at the output shaft of the motor. A fixing rod is fixedly installed between the left and right inner walls of the shell.

[0004] Although the above technical solutions have solved the corresponding technical problems, they still have the following drawbacks:

[0005] The above-mentioned technical solution relies solely on the vibration of ultrasound to promote material mixing. This has limited effect on mixing solid materials such as seaweed with the extraction solvent, which may result in some seaweed not being fully in contact with the extraction solvent, thus affecting the extraction efficiency. At the same time, when adding seaweed, the seaweed tends to clump together, and the device lacks an effective dispersion mechanism, resulting in uneven distribution of the material in the extraction container, further reducing the extraction efficiency. In addition, the filter screen of the device is relatively fixed, and the disassembly and assembly process is complicated, making it inconvenient for operators to clean or replace the filter screen in a timely manner, which affects the maintenance efficiency and service life of the device. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients from seaweed. By incorporating a stirring component, the device agitates the material within the extraction container simultaneously with ultrasonic waves, ensuring thorough mixing of the seaweed and extraction solvent and improving the release efficiency of the active ingredients. Furthermore, the dispersion component effectively disperses the added seaweed material, preventing clumping and further enhancing extraction efficiency. Additionally, the optimized filter design, employing a disassembly-friendly structure, allows operators to easily remove the filter from the discharge pipe for cleaning or replacement, significantly improving the device's maintenance efficiency and lifespan.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:

[0008] An ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients from *Ulva prolifera* includes:

[0009] The processing housing and the feed pipe installed on the processing housing are provided. A discharge assembly is installed at the bottom of the side of the processing housing. An ultrasonic generator is installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the processing housing. An agitation assembly is installed on the side of the processing housing. A dispersion assembly is also installed inside the processing housing at the position corresponding to the agitation assembly.

[0010] In the above-mentioned ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of seaweed, the discharge assembly includes a discharge pipe installed at the bottom side of the processing housing, and a removable filter screen is installed inside the discharge pipe.

[0011] In the above-mentioned ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of seaweed, a fixing ring is fixedly connected inside the discharge pipe and at the position corresponding to the filter screen. A positioning spring ring for fixing the filter screen is installed on the side of the filter screen. A positioning groove matching the positioning spring ring is opened on the inner wall of the discharge pipe.

[0012] In the above-mentioned ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of seaweed, a spring block for ejecting the filter screen is provided on the side of the fixing ring and at the position corresponding to the filter screen.

[0013] In the above-mentioned ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of seaweed, a spring rod is fixedly connected to the side of the spring block, and the other end of the spring rod movably passes through the fixed ring and extends to the outside of the fixed ring to be fixedly connected to a connecting rod. A connecting spring is fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the side of the connecting rod, and the other end of the connecting spring is fixedly connected to the side of the fixed ring.

[0014] In the above-mentioned ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of seaweed, the stirring component includes a stirring motor fixedly connected to the side of the processing housing, a stirring shaft fixedly connected to the output shaft of the stirring motor, and stirring blades installed on the stirring shaft.

[0015] In the above-mentioned ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of Ulva prolifera, the dispersion component includes a mounting rod fixedly connected to the side of the inner wall of the processing housing, and a conical block for dispersing the feed material is mounted on the mounting rod.

[0016] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This invention provides an ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients from seaweed. By incorporating a stirring component, the device agitates the material within the extraction container simultaneously with ultrasonic waves, ensuring thorough mixing of the seaweed and extraction solvent and improving the release efficiency of the active ingredients. Furthermore, the dispersion component effectively disperses the added seaweed material, preventing clumping and further enhancing extraction efficiency. Additionally, the optimized filter design, featuring an easy-to-disassemble structure, allows operators to easily remove the filter from the discharge pipe for cleaning or replacement, significantly improving the device's maintenance efficiency and lifespan. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this application and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients from seaweed according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients from seaweed according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material discharge component in the ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients from seaweed according to this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the discharge pipe in the ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients from seaweed according to this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing ring in the ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of Ulva prolifera of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the positioning spring ring in the ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of seaweed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the dispersion component in the ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of Ulva prolifera.

[0026] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0027] 1. Processing shell; 2. Feed pipe; 3. Discharge assembly; 4. Ultrasonic generator; 5. Agitation assembly; 6. Dispersion assembly;

[0028] 301. Discharge pipe; 302. Filter screen; 303. Retaining ring; 304. Positioning spring ring;

[0029] 3031, spring block; 3032, spring rod; 3033, connecting rod; 3034, connecting spring;

[0030] 3041, Positioning groove;

[0031] 501. Agitator motor; 502. Agitator shaft; 503. Agitator blades;

[0032] 601. Mounting rod; 602. Conical block. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following will describe in detail the implementation of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so that the implementation process of how this application uses technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of seaweed, comprising: a processing shell 1 and a feed pipe 2 installed on the processing shell 1; a discharge assembly 3 installed on the bottom of the side of the processing shell 1; an ultrasonic generator 4 installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the processing shell 1; a stirring assembly 5 installed on the side of the processing shell 1; and a dispersing assembly 6 installed inside the processing shell 1 at a position corresponding to the stirring assembly 5.

[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, not only can the stirring component 5 agitate the material in the extraction container while the ultrasonic waves are applied, ensuring thorough mixing of the seaweed and the extraction solvent and improving the release efficiency of the active ingredients, but the dispersing component 6 can also effectively disperse the added seaweed material, preventing clumping and further improving the extraction efficiency. In addition, the design of the filter screen 302 has been optimized, adopting a structure that is easy to disassemble and assemble. Operators can easily remove the filter screen 302 from the discharge pipe 301 for cleaning or replacement, greatly improving the maintenance efficiency and service life of the device.

[0036] To facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the filter screen 302, in this embodiment: the discharge assembly 3 includes a discharge pipe 301 installed on the bottom side of the processing housing 1, and a removable filter screen 302 is installed inside the discharge pipe 301.

[0037] To increase the stability of the filter screen 302 installed inside the discharge pipe 301, in this embodiment: a fixing ring 303 is fixedly connected inside the discharge pipe 301 at the position corresponding to the filter screen 302; a positioning spring ring 304 for fixing the filter screen 302 is installed on the side of the filter screen 302; and a positioning groove 3041 matching the positioning spring ring 304 is opened on the inner wall of the discharge pipe 301.

[0038] To facilitate the ejection of the filter screen 302, in this embodiment: a spring block 3031 for ejecting the filter screen 302 is provided on the side of the fixing ring 303 at the position corresponding to the filter screen 302. A spring rod 3032 is fixedly connected to the side of the spring block 3031. The other end of the spring rod 3032 movably passes through the fixing ring 303 and extends to the outside of the fixing ring 303, where a connecting rod 3033 is fixedly connected. A connecting spring 3034 is fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the side of the connecting rod 3033, and the other end of the connecting spring 3034 is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing ring 303.

[0039] In order to facilitate the agitation of the solution inside the processing housing 1, in this embodiment: the agitation assembly 5 includes an agitation motor 501 fixedly connected to the side of the processing housing 1, an agitation shaft 502 fixedly connected to the output shaft of the agitation motor 501, and an agitation blade 503 mounted on the agitation shaft 502.

[0040] In order to disperse the material being fed, in this embodiment: the dispersion component 6 includes a mounting rod 601 fixedly connected to the side of the inner wall of the processing housing 1, and a conical block 602 for dispersing the material is mounted on the mounting rod 601.

[0041] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: By setting up the stirring component 5, the stirring motor 501 drives the stirring shaft 502 to rotate, and under the action of the stirring blades 503, the solution inside the processing shell 1 is stirred. Therefore, the material in the extraction container can be stirred at the same time as the ultrasonic action, so that the seaweed and the extraction solvent are fully mixed, which improves the release efficiency of the effective ingredients. At the same time, the setting of the dispersion component 6, under the dispersion action of the cone block 602, can effectively disperse the put seaweed material, avoid the occurrence of material agglomeration, and further improve the extraction efficiency. In addition, the design of the filter screen 302 has been optimized and a structure design that is easy to disassemble and assemble has been adopted. Just squeeze the positioning spring ring 304 and make the positioning spring ring 304 disengage from the corresponding positioning groove 3041. Then, under the elastic force of the connecting spring 3034, the filter screen 302 can be popped out by the spring block 3031, and then the filter screen 302 can be easily removed from the discharge pipe 301 for cleaning or replacement.

[0042] The foregoing description illustrates and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients from *Ulva prolifera*, comprising a processing housing (1) and a feed pipe (2) mounted on the processing housing (1), characterized in that, A discharge assembly (3) is installed at the bottom of the side of the processing housing (1), an ultrasonic generator (4) is installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the processing housing (1), an agitation assembly (5) is installed on the side of the processing housing (1), and a dispersion assembly (6) is also installed inside the processing housing (1) at the position corresponding to the agitation assembly (5).

2. The ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of Ulva prolifera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge assembly (3) includes a discharge pipe (301) installed on the bottom side of the processing housing (1), and a removable filter screen (302) is installed inside the discharge pipe (301).

3. The ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of Ulva prolifera according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixing ring (303) is fixedly connected inside the discharge pipe (301) and at the position corresponding to the filter screen (302). A positioning spring ring (304) for fixing the filter screen (302) is installed on the side of the filter screen (302). A positioning groove (3041) matching the positioning spring ring (304) is opened on the inner wall of the discharge pipe (301).

4. The ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of Ulva prolifera according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side of the fixing ring (303) and the position corresponding to the filter screen (302) are provided with a spring block (3031) for popping out the filter screen (302).

5. The ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of Ulva prolifera according to claim 4, characterized in that: A spring rod (3032) is fixedly connected to the side of the spring block (3031). The other end of the spring rod (3032) movably passes through the fixing ring (303) and extends to the outside of the fixing ring (303) to be fixedly connected to a connecting rod (3033). A connecting spring (3034) is fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the side of the connecting rod (3033), and the other end of the connecting spring (3034) is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing ring (303).

6. The ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of Ulva prolifera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The agitation assembly (5) includes an agitation motor (501) fixedly connected to the side of the processing housing (1), an agitation shaft (502) fixedly connected to the output shaft of the agitation motor (501), and agitation blades (503) mounted on the agitation shaft (502).

7. The ultrasonic-assisted extraction device for active ingredients of Ulva prolifera according to claim 6, characterized in that: The dispersion component (6) includes a mounting rod (601) fixedly connected to the inner wall side of the processing housing (1), and a conical block (602) for dispersing material is mounted on the mounting rod (601).

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