A high speed homogenizer

Abstract

This invention discloses a high-speed homogenizer, comprising a stage; a homogenizing mechanism disposed above the stage, the homogenizing mechanism including a power unit and a homogenizing rod connected to the power unit; a constant flow pump connected to an essential oil container; and a sample delivery pipe connected to the outlet of the constant flow pump, the sample delivery pipe being a flexible pipe. This invention utilizes the constant flow pump to stably deliver essential oils according to set parameters, and precisely adds the essential oils to a chitosan solution via the sample delivery pipe, reducing the uncontrollable time intervals and amounts of drops due to operational differences during manual addition, thus improving the stability and consistency of the essential oil addition process. The shearing and impact mechanical actions generated by the high-speed rotation of the homogenizing rod in the homogenizing mechanism allow the essential oils to be more fully dispersed in the chitosan solution, improving the problem of uneven emulsification of essential oils during homogenization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of homogenizing equipment technology, and in particular to a high-speed homogenizer. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of preparing microcapsules using chitosan and sodium tripolyphosphate via ionogel, the essential oil emulsification step requires adding the essential oil dropwise into the chitosan solution while simultaneously homogenizing it using a high-speed homogenizer to ensure complete emulsification and thus guarantee the quality of the subsequent microcapsule preparation. However, currently used high-speed homogenizers typically require manual addition of the essential oil dropwise into the chitosan system using a dropper or pipette. This method not only results in uncontrollable drop intervals and amounts of essential oil, but also leads to uneven emulsification during homogenization, wasted manpower, and increased production costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, in order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, this utility model provides a high-speed homogenizer, comprising:

[0004] Stage;

[0005] A homogenizing mechanism is disposed above a stage. The homogenizing mechanism includes a power device and a homogenizing rod. The homogenizing rod is connected to the power device and is driven by the power device to rotate around its own circumference.

[0006] A constant flow pump, which is connected to the essential oil container;

[0007] A sample delivery pipeline, which is connected to the outlet of a constant flow pump, is a flexible pipeline.

[0008] This invention achieves automated dripping of essential oils during homogenization by incorporating a constant flow pump and sample delivery pipeline, reducing reliance on manual labor and lowering labor costs. The constant flow pump stably delivers essential oils according to set parameters, precisely dripping them into the chitosan solution through the sample delivery pipeline. This reduces the uncontrollable dripping time and amount caused by operational differences during manual dripping, improving the stability and consistency of the essential oil dripping process. Combined with the shearing and impact mechanical actions generated by the high-speed rotation of the homogenizing rod in the homogenizing mechanism, the essential oils are more fully dispersed in the chitosan solution, improving the problem of uneven emulsification during homogenization.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper surface of the platform is provided with a sample delivery pipe support rod, and the sample delivery pipe is partially fixed on the sample delivery pipe support rod.

[0010] Furthermore, at least one set of sample delivery pipe clamps is fixed on the sample delivery pipe support rod, and the sample delivery pipe is partially fixed to the outside of the sample delivery pipe by the at least one set of sample delivery pipe clamps.

[0011] By fixing the portion of the sample delivery pipeline close to the constant flow pump to the sample delivery pipeline support rod, the interference of the pipeline's own weight and the power fluctuations caused by the operation of the constant flow pump on the delivery of essential oils can be reduced, and the dripping error caused by pipeline instability can be reduced.

[0012] Furthermore, a hanging ring is fixed at the end of the sample delivery pipe. The hanging ring includes a ring body, which is fitted onto the end of the sample delivery pipe. A hook is provided on one side of the ring body, which bends and extends away from the end of the sample delivery pipe.

[0013] A hook ring for hanging is provided at the top of the sample delivery pipe support rod.

[0014] When the equipment is not in use, the end of the sample delivery pipe can be hung upside down on the sample delivery pipe support rod with the end facing upwards. When the end of the sample delivery pipe is hanging upwards, its port is less likely to come into contact with stains or impurities on the work surface or other objects, reducing the risk of port contamination. If a small amount of essential oil remains in the pipe, the upward orientation reduces the natural dripping of residual liquid, preventing large amounts of residual essential oil from dripping onto the work surface, other parts of the equipment, or the floor, thus reducing the workload required to clean the work surface and equipment due to essential oil drips.

[0015] Furthermore, one side of the ring body is provided with a clamping block that protrudes along the direction close to the end of the sample delivery pipe, and the clamping block has a groove that matches the edge of the container opening.

[0016] When adding essential oils, the slot is engaged with the rim of the container to support the end of the sample delivery pipe.

[0017] Furthermore, the homogenizer also includes a height adjustment mechanism, on which the homogenizing mechanism is mounted and drives the homogenizing mechanism to move vertically.

[0018] Furthermore, the height adjustment mechanism includes:

[0019] A lead screw, which is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the platform;

[0020] The slider, on which the homogenizing mechanism is fixedly mounted, is threadedly connected to the lead screw.

[0021] By rotating the lead screw, the slider connected to it by the screw can be driven to move vertically, thereby driving the homogenizing mechanism to move up and down, adjusting the depth of the homogenizing rod into the container holding the chitosan solution.

[0022] Furthermore, the height adjustment mechanism also includes a guide rod, which is fixed to the surface of the platform parallel to the lead screw, and the guide rod passes through the slider and slides relative to the slider.

[0023] Furthermore, a locking screw is provided on one side of the slider at a position corresponding to the guide rod. The locking screw is threadedly connected to the slider, and the tail of the locking screw abuts against the guide rod to keep the slider and the guide rod relatively fixed.

[0024] The guide rod guides the vertical linear movement of the slider, reducing potential deviations, wobbling, or rotation during movement and improving the accuracy of homogenizing rod height adjustment. By tightening the locking screw so that its tail abuts against the guide rod, the slider and guide rod can be fixed, thereby stabilizing the homogenizing mechanism at the set height and reducing the risk of the homogenizing rod position changing due to accidental loosening of the slider.

[0025] This utility model has the following advantages:

[0026] This invention achieves automated dripping of essential oils during homogenization by incorporating a constant flow pump and sample delivery pipeline, reducing reliance on manual labor and lowering labor costs. The constant flow pump stably delivers essential oils according to set parameters, precisely dripping them into the chitosan solution through the sample delivery pipeline. This reduces the uncontrollable dripping time and amount caused by operational differences during manual dripping, improving the stability and consistency of the essential oil dripping process. Combined with the shearing and impact mechanical actions generated by the high-speed rotation of the homogenizing rod in the homogenizing mechanism, the essential oils are more fully dispersed in the chitosan solution, improving the problem of uneven emulsification during homogenization. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a homogenizer;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the back of the homogenizer shown;

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the hanging ring in the homogenizer.

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 100. Stage; 110. Display module; 120. Knob; 130. Switch; 140. Sample delivery pipe support rod; 141. Sample delivery pipe clamp; 142. Hook ring;

[0032] 200. Constant flow pump;

[0033] 300. Homogenizing mechanism; 310. Power unit; 320. Homogenizing rod;

[0034] 400. Lifting mechanism; 410. Handwheel; 420. Guide rod; 430. Slider; 440. Lead screw; 450. Locking screw;

[0035] 500. Sample delivery pipe; 510. Hanging ring; 511. Hook; 512. Ring body; 513. Clamping block. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0037] In this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0038] As described in the background section, when performing the above operations using high-speed homogenizers, the essential oil is usually added drop by drop into the chitosan system manually using a dropper or pipette. This method not only results in uncontrollable time intervals and amounts of essential oil added, but also leads to uneven emulsification of the essential oil during homogenization, and wastes manpower, increasing production labor costs.

[0039] Example 1:

[0040] Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art, this embodiment provides a high-speed homogenizer, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the homogenizer includes:

[0041] Stage 100;

[0042] Homogenizing mechanism 300 is disposed above the stage. The homogenizing mechanism includes a power device 310 and a homogenizing rod 320. The homogenizing rod is connected to the power device and is driven by the power device to rotate around its own circumference.

[0043] A constant flow pump 200, which is connected to an essential oil container;

[0044] The sample delivery pipeline 500 is connected to the outlet of the constant flow pump and is a flexible pipeline.

[0045] Specifically, a beaker containing the sample is placed on the surface of the stage, a homogenizing rod is inserted into the sample, and one end of the sample delivery pipe is suspended above the solution. The homogenizer is started, and the power unit drives the homogenizing rod to rotate, generating mechanical actions such as shearing and impact on the sample. Simultaneously, a constant flow pump operates, uniformly adding an equal amount of essential oil into the sample at regular time intervals for homogenization. In this embodiment, the power unit can be a high-speed DC motor, an AC asynchronous motor, or other power unit capable of achieving high-speed rotation of the homogenizing rod. In this embodiment, the constant flow pump can be fixedly mounted on the stage. In addition, a display module 110, a knob 120, and a power switch 130 can be provided on the front side of the stage. The display module is used to display the rotation speed of the power unit, and the knob is used to adjust the rotation speed of the power unit.

[0046] This embodiment achieves automated dripping of essential oils during homogenization by setting up a constant flow pump and sample delivery pipeline, reducing reliance on manual labor and lowering labor costs. The constant flow pump can stably deliver essential oils according to set parameters, precisely dripping the essential oils into the chitosan solution through the sample delivery pipeline. This reduces the uncontrollable dripping time intervals and amounts caused by operational differences during manual dripping, improving the stability and consistency of the essential oil dripping process. Combined with the shearing and impact mechanical actions generated by the high-speed rotation of the homogenizing rod in the homogenizing mechanism, the essential oils can be more fully dispersed in the chitosan solution, improving the problem of uneven emulsification of essential oils during homogenization.

[0047] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, a sample conveying pipe support rod 140 is provided on the upper surface of the platform, and the sample conveying pipe is partially fixed on the sample conveying pipe support rod.

[0048] For example, at least one set of sample delivery pipe clamps 141 are fixed on the sample delivery pipe support rod, and the sample delivery pipe is partially fixed to the outside of the sample delivery pipe by the at least one set of sample delivery pipe clamps.

[0049] In this embodiment, the portion of the sample delivery pipe closest to the constant flow pump is fixed to the sample delivery pipe support rod by a sample delivery pipe clamp. This reduces the interference of the pipe's own weight and the power fluctuations caused by the operation of the constant flow pump on the delivery of essential oils, and reduces the dripping error caused by pipe instability.

[0050] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, a hanging ring 510 is fixed at the end of the sample delivery pipe, such as... Figure 3As shown, the hanging ring includes a ring body 512, which is fitted onto the end of the sample delivery pipe, and a hook 511 is provided on one side of the ring body that bends and extends away from the end of the sample delivery pipe.

[0051] A hook ring for hanging is provided at the top of the sample delivery pipe support rod.

[0052] When the equipment is not in use, the end of the sample delivery tube can be hung on the sample delivery tube support rod with the end facing upwards. When the end of the sample delivery tube is suspended upwards, its port is less likely to come into contact with stains or impurities on the work surface or other objects, reducing the risk of port contamination. If a small amount of essential oil remains in the tube, the upward orientation reduces the natural dripping of residual liquid, preventing large amounts of residual essential oil from dripping onto the work surface, other parts of the equipment, or the floor, thus reducing the workload required to clean the work surface and equipment due to essential oil drips. Furthermore, a cap can be placed on the end of the sample delivery tube to isolate it from the outside environment, reducing port contamination caused by airborne dust and bacteria settling on the end of the sample delivery tube.

[0053] In addition, a clamping block 513 is provided on one side of the ring body, which protrudes along the direction close to the end of the sample delivery pipe. The clamping block has a groove that matches the edge of the container opening.

[0054] When adding essential oils, the slot can be engaged with the rim of the container to support the end of the sample delivery pipe.

[0055] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the homogenizer also includes a height adjustment mechanism 400, on which the homogenizing mechanism is mounted and drives the homogenizing mechanism to move vertically.

[0056] For example, the height adjustment mechanism includes:

[0057] Lead screw 440, which is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the platform;

[0058] The slider 430 is fixedly mounted on the homogenizing mechanism and is threadedly connected to the lead screw.

[0059] In this embodiment, rotating the lead screw can drive the threaded slider to move vertically, thereby moving the homogenizing mechanism up and down, adjusting the depth of the homogenizing rod inside the container holding the chitosan solution, or removing the homogenizing rod from the beaker container. In this embodiment, a handwheel 410 can also be installed at the end of the lead screw, and the lead screw can be rotated by holding and rotating the handwheel.

[0060] In addition, the height adjustment mechanism may also include a guide rod 420, which is fixed to the surface of the platform parallel to the lead screw, and the guide rod passes through the slider and slides relative to the slider.

[0061] In addition, a locking screw 450 is provided on one side of the slider corresponding to the position of the guide rod. The locking screw is threaded to the slider and abuts against the guide rod through the tail of the locking screw, so that the slider and the guide rod remain relatively fixed.

[0062] The guide rod guides the vertical linear movement of the slider, reducing potential deviations, wobbling, or rotation during movement and improving the accuracy of homogenizing rod height adjustment. By tightening the locking screw so that its tail abuts against the guide rod, the slider and guide rod can be fixed, thereby stabilizing the homogenizing mechanism at the set height and reducing the risk of the homogenizing rod position changing due to accidental loosening of the slider.

[0063] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A high-speed homogenizer, characterized in that, include: Stage; A homogenizing mechanism is disposed above a stage. The homogenizing mechanism includes a power device and a homogenizing rod. The homogenizing rod is connected to the power device and is driven by the power device to rotate around its own circumference. A constant flow pump, which is connected to the essential oil container; A sample delivery pipeline, which is connected to the outlet of a constant flow pump, is a flexible pipeline.

2. The high-speed homogenizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the platform is provided with a sample delivery pipe support rod, and the sample delivery pipe is partially fixed on the sample delivery pipe support rod.

3. A high-speed homogenizer according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least one set of sample delivery pipe clamps is fixed on the sample delivery pipe support rod. The sample delivery pipe is clamped to the outside of the sample delivery pipe by the at least one set of sample delivery pipe clamps, so that the sample delivery pipe and the sample delivery pipe support rod are partially fixed.

4. A high-speed homogenizer according to claim 2, characterized in that, A hanging ring is fixed at the end of the sample delivery pipe. The hanging ring includes a ring body, which is fitted onto the end of the sample delivery pipe. A hook is provided on one side of the ring body, which bends and extends away from the end of the sample delivery pipe. A hook ring for hanging is provided at the top of the sample delivery pipe support rod.

5. A high-speed homogenizer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ring body is also provided with a clamping block protruding along the direction close to the end of the sample delivery pipe on one side. The clamping block has a groove that matches the edge of the container opening.

6. A high-speed homogenizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The homogenizer also includes a height adjustment mechanism, on which the homogenizing mechanism is mounted and drives the homogenizing mechanism to move vertically.

7. A high-speed homogenizer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The height adjustment mechanism includes: A lead screw, which is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the platform; The slider, on which the homogenizing mechanism is fixedly mounted, is threadedly connected to the lead screw.

8. A high-speed homogenizer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The height adjustment mechanism also includes a guide rod, which is fixed to the surface of the platform parallel to the lead screw. The guide rod passes through the slider and slides relative to the slider.

9. A high-speed homogenizer according to claim 8, characterized in that, A locking screw is provided on one side of the slider at a position corresponding to the guide rod. The locking screw is threaded to the slider and abuts against the guide rod through the tail of the locking screw, so that the slider and the guide rod remain relatively fixed.

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