Phytosterol emulsification homogenization device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a phytosterol emulsification and homogenization device, belonging to the field of phytosterol emulsification technology. Key technical features include a base with a stirring chamber fixedly connected to its top. Feeding pipes are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the stirring chamber. A metering component is installed on the top of the stirring chamber, and a pretreatment component is installed on the top of the metering component. By installing the pretreatment component, heat transfer oil can continuously circulate within the spiral tube, providing uniform and stable heating to the inner cylinder, ensuring uniform heating of the phytosterols. This integrated pretreatment design fundamentally reduces the risk of crystallization and pipe blockage during the transfer process of phytosterols, providing high-quality raw materials for subsequent emulsification and homogenization. By installing the metering component, a measured amount of sterol in the metering cylinder can enter the stirring chamber through a conical tube, avoiding adverse effects on the emulsification effect caused by excessive or insufficient feeding, thereby improving the emulsification and homogenization effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of phytosterol emulsification technology, and in particular to a phytosterol emulsification homogenization device. Background Technology

[0002] Phytosterols, as natural substances with important physiological activities, are widely used in food, medicine, cosmetics and other fields. Their effects in lowering cholesterol and anti-oxidation have been widely recognized. In the processing of phytosterols, emulsification and homogenization is one of the key steps, which directly affects the stability, bioavailability and subsequent application effects of the product.

[0003] In existing processes, emulsification and homogenization require the complete melting of solid phytosterols into a liquid state and their precise and stable delivery to the mixing chamber. Currently, the melting of phytosterols often relies on a separate melting tank, while emulsification and mixing are carried out in another mixing tank. This necessitates material transfer between the two via pipelines or manual handling. However, during this process, the molten sterols, having been removed from the heating environment, are susceptible to sudden temperature drops due to the influence of low ambient temperatures. This is especially true when the pipeline transport distance is long or the ambient temperature is low, which can easily lead to localized crystallization or even pipeline blockage. The crystallized sterol particles enter the mixing tank chamber and are difficult to be fully encapsulated and dispersed by the emulsifier, ultimately resulting in sedimentation or a grainy texture in the product, which severely affects the emulsification and homogenization effect.

[0004] To address this, a phytosterol emulsification homogenization device is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a phytosterol emulsification and homogenization device that solves the problem that existing phytosterol melting often relies on a separate melting tank, while emulsification and stirring are carried out in another stirring tank. This requires material transfer between the two through pipelines or manual handling. However, during this process, the molten sterols, having been removed from the heating environment, are easily affected by the low ambient temperature, causing a sudden drop in temperature. Especially when the pipeline transport distance is long or the ambient temperature is low, local crystallization or even pipeline blockage is very likely to occur. The crystallized sterol particles enter the stirring tank cavity and are difficult to be fully encapsulated and dispersed by the emulsifier, ultimately leading to sedimentation or a grainy texture in the product, which seriously affects the emulsification and homogenization effect.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a phytosterol emulsification and homogenization device, comprising a base, a stirring chamber fixedly connected to the top of the base, feeding pipes fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the stirring chamber, a metering component provided at the top of the stirring chamber, a pretreatment component provided at the top of the metering component, the pretreatment component comprising an inner cylinder, an inlet provided at the top of the inner cylinder, a jacket layer fixedly sleeved on the surface of the inner cylinder, a spiral tube fixedly installed inside the jacket layer and wound around the surface of the inner cylinder, connecting pipes fixedly connected to both ends of the spiral tube, and the connecting pipes fixedly connected to an external heat transfer oil circulation device.

[0007] Preferably, the metering component includes a fixed cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the top of the stirring chamber, and a metering cylinder is disposed inside the fixed cylinder.

[0008] Preferably, the inner wall of the fixed cylinder is provided with an installation groove, a weight sensor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the installation groove, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the surface of the measuring cylinder, the connecting block is slidably connected inside the installation groove, and the connecting block is used in conjunction with the weight sensor.

[0009] Preferably, a conical tube is fixedly connected to the top of the measuring cylinder, and the conical tube is fixedly connected to the stirring chamber.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the inner cylinder is fixedly connected to a conduit, the conduit is connected to the metering cylinder, and both the conduit and the tapered tube are equipped with electrically controlled valves.

[0011] Preferably, the inner cylinder is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft via a bearing, and a stirring rod is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft, with multiple stirring rods.

[0012] Preferably, a drive motor is fixedly installed on the top of the inner cylinder, and the output shaft of the drive motor passes through the inner cylinder and is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0013] Preferably, a controller is fixedly installed on the surface of the stirring chamber, and the weight sensor, the electrically controlled valve, and the drive motor are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. This application sets up a pretreatment component, with the inner cylinder serving as the melting space. The spiral tube wound on its surface is connected to an external heat transfer oil circulation device. The heat transfer oil can continuously circulate in the spiral tube, which can heat the inner cylinder evenly and stably, ensuring that the phytosterols are heated evenly. Moreover, this integrated pretreatment design fundamentally reduces the risk of phytosterols crystallizing and clogging the pipeline during the transfer process, providing high-quality raw materials for subsequent emulsification and homogenization.

[0016] 2. This application incorporates a quantitative component. When molten sterol enters the metering cylinder through the conduit, the connecting block transmits the weight of the metering cylinder and its internal materials to a weight sensor. The weight sensor then transmits a signal to the controller. When the preset weight is reached, the controller closes the electrically controlled valve in the conduit to stop feeding. Subsequently, the controller opens the electrically controlled valve in the conical tube, allowing a quantitative amount of sterol from the metering cylinder to enter the stirring chamber through the conical tube. This avoids adverse effects on the emulsification effect caused by excessive or insufficient feeding, thereby improving the emulsification and homogenization effect. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the phytosterol emulsification and homogenization device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the decomposition process;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the jacket layer of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the fixed cylinder of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the inner cylinder of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram, 1. Base; 2. Mixing chamber; 3. Feeding pipe; 4. Metering component; 401. Fixed cylinder; 402. Metering cylinder; 403. Mounting groove; 404. Weight sensor; 405. Connecting block; 5. Pretreatment component; 501. Inner cylinder; 502. Feed inlet; 503. Jacket layer; 504. Spiral tube; 505. Connecting pipe; 6. Conical tube; 7. Guide tube; 8. Electrically controlled valve; 9. Rotating shaft; 10. Mixing rod; 11. Drive motor; 12. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-5 The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0025] A phytosterol emulsification and homogenization device includes a base 1, a stirring chamber 2 fixedly connected to the top of the base 1, feeding pipes 3 fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the stirring chamber 2, a metering component 4 provided on the top of the stirring chamber 2, and a pretreatment component 5 provided on the top of the metering component 4. The pretreatment component 5 includes an inner cylinder 501, an inlet 502 opened on the top of the inner cylinder 501, a jacket layer 503 fixedly sleeved on the surface of the inner cylinder 501, a spiral tube 504 fixedly installed inside the jacket layer 503 and wound around the surface of the inner cylinder 501, and connecting pipes 505 fixedly connected to both ends of the spiral tube 504, the connecting pipes 505 being fixedly connected to an external heat transfer oil circulation device.

[0026] In this embodiment: by setting the pretreatment component 5, the inner cylinder 501 can provide a closed melting environment for solid sterols, ensuring that the sterols do not come into direct contact with the outside environment during heating, reducing the risk of contamination. The spiral tube 504, wound around the surface of the inner cylinder 501, is a key component for heat transfer. When the heat transfer oil supplied by the external heat transfer oil circulation equipment flows inside the spiral tube 504, it comes into full contact with the surface of the inner cylinder 501, which can evenly transfer heat to the inside of the inner cylinder 501, so that the phytosterols inside the inner cylinder 501 are heated evenly, avoiding local overheating or underheating, and ensuring that the sterols are fully melted. The connecting pipe 505 connects the spiral tube 504 to the external heat transfer oil. The function of the oil circulation equipment is to form a circulation channel for the heat transfer oil, ensuring that the heat transfer oil can continuously enter the spiral tube 504 to heat the inner cylinder 501, and send the heat-exchanged heat transfer oil back to the external heat transfer oil circulation equipment for reheating, maintaining a continuous supply of heat. The jacket layer 503 can protect the internal spiral tube 504, preventing the spiral tube 504 from being impacted or damaged by external forces. At the same time, the jacket layer 503 can form a heat insulation barrier, reducing the heat exchange between the spiral tube 504 and the inner cylinder 501 and the external environment, reducing heat loss, and helping to maintain the high-temperature environment inside the inner cylinder 501, ensuring that the molten sterol is not easily solidified due to a sudden drop in temperature.

[0027] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the metering component 4 includes a fixed cylinder 401, which is fixedly connected to the top of the stirring chamber 2, and a metering cylinder 402 is provided inside the fixed cylinder 401.

[0028] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the inner wall of the fixed cylinder 401 is provided with an installation groove 403. A weight sensor 404 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the installation groove 403. A connecting block 405 is fixedly connected to the surface of the measuring cylinder 402. The connecting block 405 is slidably connected inside the installation groove 403 and works in conjunction with the weight sensor 404.

[0029] Specifically, such as Figure 4As shown, a conical tube 6 is fixedly connected to the top of the measuring cylinder 402, and the conical tube 6 is fixedly connected to the stirring chamber 2.

[0030] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the bottom of the inner cylinder 501 is fixedly connected to the conduit 7, which is connected to the metering cylinder 402. Both the conduit 7 and the tapered tube 6 are equipped with electrically controlled valves 8.

[0031] In this embodiment: By setting the metering component 4, the fixed cylinder 401 can provide a stable installation space for the metering cylinder 402, and at the same time, it can limit and protect the metering cylinder 402, avoiding the impact of shaking on the weighing accuracy during the metering process. The metering cylinder 402 is used to receive the molten sterol transported from the conduit 7 of the pretreatment component 5. The mounting groove 403 can provide a fixed installation space for the weight sensor 404, and at the same time limit the sliding trajectory of the connecting block 405, ensuring that the connecting block 405 can stably transmit the weight of the metering cylinder 402 to the weight sensor 404, avoiding the impact of positional deviation on the accuracy of the weighing signal. The weight sensor 404 senses the weight change of the metering cylinder 402 and the material inside by contacting the connecting block 405, and can convert the weight signal into an electrical signal in real time and transmit it to the controller. 12. To provide accurate data support for quantitative judgment, the connecting block 405 is slidably connected in the mounting groove 403, which not only ensures that the measuring cylinder 402 can be placed stably, but also evenly transfers the weight to the sensor, avoiding uneven force caused by the tilt of the measuring cylinder 402, and ensuring the reliability of the weighing data. The tapered tube 6 is used to connect the measuring cylinder 402 and the stirring chamber 2. Its tapered design can accelerate the flow of molten sterol and reduce the retention residue. The conduit 7 is the key channel connecting the inner cylinder 501 and the measuring cylinder 402, responsible for transporting molten sterol from the inner cylinder 501 to the measuring cylinder 402. The electric control valve 8 inside the conduit 7 controls the start and stop of molten sterol entering the measuring cylinder 402, and the electric control valve 8 inside the tapered tube 6 controls the timing of the metered sterol entering the stirring chamber 2, thereby avoiding the lag and error of manual operation.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the inner cylinder 501 is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft 9 via a bearing, and a stirring rod 10 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft 9, with multiple stirring rods 10.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, a drive motor 11 is fixedly installed on the top of the inner cylinder 501, and the output shaft of the drive motor 11 passes through the inner cylinder 501 and is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 9.

[0034] In this embodiment: With the above settings, the drive motor 11 serves as a power source, and its output shaft can be directly connected to the rotating shaft 9, ensuring that the stirring rod 10 can rotate synchronously with the operation of the drive motor 11. When the rotating shaft 9 rotates under the drive of the drive motor 11, the stirring rod 10 rotates synchronously, fully stirring the phytosterols in the melting process. On the one hand, the rotation of the stirring rod 10 can break the temperature stratification inside the inner cylinder 501, allowing the unevenly heated sterols to mix with each other, so that all materials can uniformly contact the inner cylinder 501 wall to absorb heat, avoiding insufficient melting in some areas due to insufficient temperature. On the other hand, continuous stirring can prevent the molten sterols from cooling and solidifying at the bottom or on the wall due to standing, ensuring that the sterols are always in a flowing molten state, effectively improving the melting efficiency and uniformity of phytosterols.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, a controller 12 is fixedly installed on the surface of the stirring chamber 2. The weight sensor 404, the electrically controlled valve 8, and the drive motor 11 are all electrically connected to the controller 12.

[0036] In this embodiment: With the above settings, the controller 12, as the core control structure of the entire device, integrates data reception, logic judgment and instruction output functions. It can receive signals transmitted by various components, analyze and process them according to preset programs or parameters, and then issue corresponding control instructions to the execution components to realize automated control of the entire process of phytosterol melting and quantitative addition, which greatly reduces the intensity of manual operation and improves the stability and consistency of production.

[0037] Working principle: First, solid plant sterols are added to the inner cylinder 501 through the feed inlet 502. Then, the controller 12 starts the external heat transfer oil circulation equipment and the drive motor 11, allowing the high-temperature heat transfer oil to enter the spiral tube 504 in the jacket layer 503 through the connecting pipe 505. The oil flows spirally along the surface of the inner cylinder 501, heating the inner cylinder 501 through heat conduction. The output shaft of the drive motor 11 drives the rotating shaft 9 to rotate, and the multiple stirring rods 10 on the surface of the rotating shaft 9 rotate with it, thereby stirring the solid sterols. Initially, low-speed stirring can ensure that the sterols are heated evenly and avoid local overheating. As the sterols gradually melt, the rotation speed is increased to enhance fluidity and prevent the molten sterols from solidifying on the inner wall of the inner cylinder 501, ensuring that the material is completely melted into a uniform liquid state. When the sterols in the inner cylinder 501 are completely melted, the controller 12 opens the electrically controlled valve 8 in the conduit 7, allowing the molten sterols to flow into the conduit 7. The metering cylinder 402 of the metering component 4 transmits weight to the weight sensor 404 via the connecting block 405 on its surface. The weight sensor 404 sends a weight signal to the controller 12 in real time. When the sterol in the metering cylinder 402 reaches the preset weight, the controller 12 immediately closes the electrically controlled valve 8 inside the conduit 7 to stop feeding. Then, the controller 12 opens the electrically controlled valve 8 inside the conical tube 6, and the metered molten sterol in the metering cylinder 402 flows quickly into the stirring chamber 2 below through the conical tube 6 to avoid pipeline stagnation. After the feeding is completed, the electrically controlled valve 8 inside the conical tube 6 is closed. The operator then adds emulsifier, base oil, and other raw materials to the stirring chamber 2 through the feeding pipes 3 on both sides of the top of the stirring chamber 2. Finally, the stirring device in the stirring chamber 2 is started to fully mix and shear the metered molten sterol with other raw materials, thereby achieving emulsification and homogenization.

[0038] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A phytosterol emulsification and homogenization device, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A stirring chamber (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the base (1). Feeding pipes (3) are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the stirring chamber (2). A metering component (4) is provided on the top of the stirring chamber (2). A pretreatment component (5) is provided on the top of the metering component (4). The pretreatment component (5) includes an inner cylinder (501). An inlet (502) is provided on the top of the inner cylinder (501). A jacket layer (503) is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the inner cylinder (501). A spiral tube (504) is fixedly installed inside the jacket layer (503) and the spiral tube (504) is wound around the surface of the inner cylinder (501). A connecting pipe (505) is fixedly connected to both ends of the spiral tube (504). The connecting pipe (505) is fixedly connected to an external heat transfer oil circulation device.

2. The phytosterol emulsification and homogenization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quantitative component (4) includes a fixed cylinder (401), which is fixedly connected to the top of the stirring chamber (2), and a metering cylinder (402) is provided inside the fixed cylinder (401).

3. The phytosterol emulsification and homogenization device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the fixed cylinder (401) is provided with an installation groove (403). A weight sensor (404) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the installation groove (403). A connecting block (405) is fixedly connected to the surface of the measuring cylinder (402). The connecting block (405) is slidably connected inside the installation groove (403), and the connecting block (405) is used in conjunction with the weight sensor (404).

4. The phytosterol emulsification and homogenization device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A conical tube (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the metering cylinder (402), and the conical tube (6) is fixedly connected to the stirring chamber (2).

5. The phytosterol emulsification and homogenization device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the inner cylinder (501) is fixedly connected to a conduit (7), which is connected to the metering cylinder (402). Both the conduit (7) and the tapered tube (6) are equipped with electrically controlled valves (8).

6. The phytosterol emulsification and homogenization apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner cylinder (501) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (9) via a bearing. A stirring rod (10) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft (9), and the number of stirring rods (10) is set to multiple.

7. The phytosterol emulsification and homogenization apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that: A drive motor (11) is fixedly installed on the top of the inner cylinder (501). The output shaft of the drive motor (11) passes through the inner cylinder (501) and is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (9).

8. The phytosterol emulsification and homogenization apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that: A controller (12) is fixedly installed on the surface of the stirring chamber (2), and the weight sensor (404), the electric valve (8) and the drive motor (11) are all electrically connected to the controller (12).

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