Plant extraction residue liquid centrifugal separator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a plant extraction residue liquid centrifugal separator, this plant extraction residue liquid centrifugal separator includes: first centrifugal module, first heating module, second centrifugal module and second heating module, first centrifugal module one end intercommunication second centrifugal module, first heating module one end intercommunication to first centrifugal module inside, first heating module's other end intercommunication second heating module one end, second heating module's other end intercommunication to second centrifugal module inside, first centrifugal module includes first casing and first centrifugal cavity, and first centrifugal cavity rotates and is installed in first casing inside, second centrifugal module includes second casing and second centrifugal cavity, and second centrifugal cavity rotates and is installed in second casing inside, and first centrifugal cavity one end intercommunication second centrifugal cavity. Plant extraction residue liquid centrifugal separator's first centrifugal module and second centrifugal module have independent first centrifugal cavity and second centrifugal cavity respectively to improve the processing flux.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of centrifugal separation equipment technology, and in particular to a centrifugal separator for plant extract residue. Background Technology

[0002] Plant extraction technology is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and health product industries. In this field, after extracting the active ingredients from plant materials using solvents (such as water and ethanol), a mixed slurry containing solid residue (residue) and liquid extract is typically obtained. To obtain a pure extract, efficient solid-liquid separation of the residue and liquid is essential. Centrifugation is widely used due to its high efficiency and large throughput; it utilizes a centrifugal force field to rapidly separate solid and liquid phases of different densities. Temperature is a crucial control parameter in the centrifugation process of plant extracts. Many plant active ingredients (such as certain volatile oils, polyphenols, and flavonoids) are highly sensitive to temperature. Excessively high temperatures can lead to the decomposition, oxidation, or volatilization of heat-sensitive components, resulting in decreased product yield and quality deterioration. Conversely, excessively low temperatures can increase the viscosity of the residue and liquid, reducing its fluidity and significantly reducing the efficiency and effectiveness of centrifugation, potentially even clogging the equipment.

[0003] Existing centrifugal separation equipment has significant shortcomings in temperature control. While common single-chamber centrifuges can integrate heating functions, achieving absolute temperature uniformity is difficult, and temperature gradients may exist within the chamber, leading to uneven heating of materials in different areas. For large-scale or continuous processing, multiple centrifuges are often connected in series or parallel. However, in this approach, each centrifuge is an independent temperature control unit, making it difficult to ensure completely consistent temperature environments across the machines. These temperature differences cause fluctuations in the quality and efficiency of different batches of separated materials, affecting the uniformity and stability of the final product and failing to meet the high standards of process consistency required by modern industrial production. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a plant extract residue centrifuge to address the technical problem of insufficient temperature control in existing centrifugal separation equipment.

[0005] A plant extract residue centrifuge includes a first centrifugal module, a first heating module, a second centrifugal module, and a second heating module; one end of the first centrifugal module is connected to the second centrifugal module; one end of the first heating module is connected to the interior of the first centrifugal module, and the other end of the first heating module is connected to one end of the second heating module; the other end of the second heating module is connected to the interior of the second centrifugal module.

[0006] The first centrifuge module includes a first housing and a first centrifuge chamber, the first centrifuge chamber being rotatably mounted inside the first housing; the second centrifuge module includes a second housing and a second centrifuge chamber, the second centrifuge chamber being rotatably mounted inside the second housing; accordingly, one end of the first centrifuge chamber is connected to and communicates with the corresponding end of the second centrifuge chamber.

[0007] The first heating module includes a first heating cavity and a first heating unit. The first heating cavity is disposed on the bottom side of the first housing, and the output end of the first heating cavity is connected to the interior of the first housing. The first heating unit is disposed inside the first heating cavity. The second heating module includes a second heating cavity and a second heating unit. The second heating cavity is disposed on the bottom side of the second housing, and the output end of the second heating cavity is connected to the interior of the second housing. The second heating unit is disposed inside the second heating cavity. The first heating cavity and the second heating cavity are connected.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first centrifugal module includes a first drive unit, which is mounted on the top of the first housing and the output end of the first drive unit is connected to the first centrifugal chamber.

[0009] In one embodiment, the end of the first centrifuge chamber facing away from the second centrifuge chamber is rotatably connected to the corresponding end wall of the first housing via a first rotating shaft, and the output end of the first driving unit is connected to the first rotating shaft.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second centrifugal module includes a second drive unit, which is mounted on the top of the second housing and the output end of the second drive unit is connected to the second centrifugal chamber.

[0011] In one embodiment, the end of the second centrifuge chamber facing away from the first centrifuge chamber is rotatably connected to the corresponding end wall of the second housing via a second rotating shaft, and the output end of the second drive unit is connected to the second rotating shaft.

[0012] In one embodiment, the opposing ends of the first centrifuge chamber and the second centrifuge chamber are connected by a sleeve.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first heating module further includes a first fan, which is disposed on the adjacent side of the first heating chamber, and the output end of the first fan is connected to the first heating chamber.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first heating unit described above is configured as a heating tube.

[0015] In one embodiment, the second heating module further includes a second fan, which is disposed on the adjacent side of the second heating chamber, and the output end of the second fan is connected to the second heating chamber.

[0016] In one embodiment, the second heating unit described above is configured as a heating tube.

[0017] In one embodiment, a first connecting pipe is provided on one side wall of the first heating chamber and communicates therewith, and a second connecting pipe is provided on one side wall of the second heating chamber and communicates therewith, with the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe communicating with each other.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first housing is provided with a first inlet and a first outlet. The first inlet is located on the side wall surface of the first housing and communicates with the interior of the first housing; the first outlet is located at the bottom end of the first housing.

[0019] In one embodiment, the first housing is further provided with a first collecting hopper corresponding to the first discharge port, and the first collecting hopper is disposed on the bottom side of the first discharge port.

[0020] In one embodiment, the second housing is provided with a second inlet and a second outlet. The second inlet is located on the side wall surface of the second housing and communicates with the interior of the second housing; the second outlet is located at the bottom end of the second housing.

[0021] In one embodiment, the second housing is further provided with a second collecting hopper corresponding to the second discharge port, and the second collecting hopper is disposed on the bottom side of the second discharge port.

[0022] The first and second centrifugal modules of the aforementioned plant extract residue centrifugal separator each have independent first and second centrifugal chambers, allowing the plant extract residue to be centrifuged simultaneously in both chambers, thereby increasing the processing throughput. This makes it suitable for batch processing or staged separation. Simultaneously, the first and second centrifugal chambers are interconnected via a connecting end, forming a unified containment space. This ensures a consistent gas environment during the separation process, preventing fluctuations in separation performance due to environmental differences. The first and second heating units are located within their respective heating chambers. Heating gas is blown into the casing and circulates between the interconnected centrifugal chambers, creating a uniform gas environment. This reduces temperature gradients, prevents localized overheating or overcooling, and improves temperature uniformity. The first and second heating chambers are interconnected, allowing heating gas to flow between the first and second heating modules, supplementing or balancing temperature differences, thus ensuring the consistency of the physical and chemical properties of the separated material. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a plant extract residue centrifuge in one embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a plant extract residue centrifuge in one embodiment; Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a plant extract residue centrifuge in one embodiment; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of part AA in the illustrated embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 4This utility model discloses a plant extract residue centrifuge 1, which includes a first centrifugal module 10, a first heating module 30, a second centrifugal module 20, and a second heating module 40. One end of the first centrifugal module 10 is connected to the second centrifugal module 20, thereby connecting the centrifugal chamber of the first centrifugal module 10 and the centrifugal chamber of the second module to form an internal space for gas flow. One end of the first heating module 30 is connected to the interior of the first centrifugal module 10, and the other end of the first heating module 30 is connected to one end of the second heating module 40. The other end of the second heating module 40 is connected to the interior of the second centrifugal module 20. Thus, the first heating module 30 and the second heating module 40 respectively control the temperature of the internal gas environment of the corresponding first centrifugal module 10 and second centrifugal module 20, while unifying the internal gas environment between the first centrifugal module 10 and the second centrifugal module 20. This achieves uniform gas environment temperature even when the plant extract residue is centrifuged independently in two adjacent chambers. Specifically, the first centrifuge module 10 includes a first housing 11 and a first centrifuge chamber 12, with the first centrifuge chamber 12 rotatably mounted inside the first housing 11; the second centrifuge module 20 includes a second housing 21 and a second centrifuge chamber 22, with the second centrifuge chamber 22 rotatably mounted inside the second housing 21; based on this, one end of the first centrifuge chamber 12 is connected to and communicates with the corresponding end of the second centrifuge chamber 22, thereby forming an integral receiving space between the first centrifuge chamber 12 and the second centrifuge chamber 22. More specifically, the first heating module 30 includes a first heating cavity 31 and a first heating unit 32. The first heating cavity 31 is disposed on the bottom side of the first housing 11, and the output end of the first heating cavity 31 is connected to the interior of the first housing 11. The first heating unit 32 is disposed inside the first heating cavity 31, so that the airflow inside the first heating cavity 31 is heated to a preset temperature by the first heating unit 32 and then blown into the interior of the first housing 11. Similarly, the second heating module 40 includes a second heating cavity 41 and a second heating unit 42. The second heating cavity 41 is disposed on the bottom side of the second housing 21, and the output end of the second heating cavity 41 is connected to the interior of the second housing 21. The second heating unit 42 is disposed inside the second heating cavity 41, so that the airflow inside the second heating cavity 41 is heated to a preset temperature by the second heating unit 42 and then blown into the interior of the second housing 21. Based on this, the first heating cavity 31 and the second heating cavity 41 are connected, thereby further enhancing the heating consistency between the first centrifugal chamber 12 and the second centrifugal chamber 22.Based on the above configuration, the first centrifugal module 10 and the second centrifugal module 20 of the plant extract residue centrifuge 1 of this solution have independent first centrifugal chambers 12 and second centrifugal chambers 22, respectively, allowing the plant extract residue to be centrifuged and separated simultaneously in the two chambers, thereby improving the processing throughput and making it suitable for batch processing or staged separation. At the same time, the first centrifugal chamber 12 and the second centrifugal chamber 22 are interconnected through the connecting end to form an overall housing space, ensuring the consistency of the gas environment during the separation process and avoiding fluctuations in the separation effect caused by environmental differences. The first heating unit 32 and the second heating unit 42 are located in their respective heating chambers. After the heating airflow is blown into the shell, it circulates between the interconnected centrifugal chambers to form a unified gas environment, thereby reducing the temperature gradient, avoiding local overheating or overcooling, and improving temperature uniformity. The first heating chamber 31 and the second heating chamber 41 are interconnected, allowing the heating airflow to flow between the first heating module 30 and the second heating module 40 to supplement or balance temperature differences, thereby ensuring the consistency of the physical and chemical properties of the separated substances.

[0031] Furthermore, the first centrifugal module 10 includes a first drive unit 13, which is mounted on the top of the first housing 11. The output end of the first drive unit 13 is connected to the first centrifugal cavity 12, thereby enabling the first drive unit 13 to drive the first centrifugal cavity 12 to rotate relative to the first housing 11 to achieve the centrifugal function.

[0032] Specifically, in one embodiment, the end of the first centrifuge chamber 12 facing away from the second centrifuge chamber 22 is rotatably connected to the corresponding end wall of the first housing 11 via a first rotating shaft 14, and the output end of the first driving unit 13 drives the first rotating shaft 14 to achieve the rotation of the first centrifuge chamber 12.

[0033] Furthermore, the second centrifugal module 20 includes a second drive unit 23, which is mounted on the top of the second housing 21. The output end of the second drive unit 23 is connected to the second centrifugal chamber 22, thereby enabling the second drive unit 23 to drive the second centrifugal chamber 22 to rotate relative to the second housing 21 to achieve the centrifugal function.

[0034] Specifically, in one embodiment, the end of the second centrifuge chamber 22 facing away from the first centrifuge chamber 12 is rotatably connected to the corresponding end wall of the second housing 21 via a second rotating shaft 24, and the output end of the second driving unit 23 drives the second rotating shaft 24 to achieve the rotation of the second centrifuge chamber 22.

[0035] Furthermore, the opposing ends of the first centrifuge chamber 12 and the second centrifuge chamber 22 are movably connected by a sleeve 101, thereby ensuring airtightness while enabling independent rotation between the first centrifuge chamber 12 and the second centrifuge chamber 22.

[0036] Furthermore, the first heating module 30 also includes a first fan 33, which is disposed on the adjacent side of the first heating chamber 31, and the output end of the first fan 33 is connected to the first heating chamber 31, so that the first fan 33 can blow hot air from the first heating chamber 31 into the first housing 11.

[0037] Specifically, in one embodiment, the first heating unit 32 is configured as a heating tube, which is disposed in the first heating chamber 31 to heat the airflow in the first heating chamber 31 to a preset temperature.

[0038] Furthermore, the second heating module 40 also includes a second fan 43, which is disposed on the adjacent side of the second heating chamber 41, and the output end of the second fan 43 is connected to the second heating chamber 41, so that the second fan 43 can blow hot air from the second heating chamber 41 into the second housing 21.

[0039] Specifically, in one embodiment, the second heating unit 42 is configured as a heating tube, which is disposed in the second heating chamber 41 to heat the airflow in the second heating chamber 41 to a preset temperature.

[0040] Furthermore, a first connecting pipe 34 communicating with one side wall of the first heating chamber 31 is provided, and correspondingly, a second connecting pipe 44 communicating with one side wall of the second heating chamber 41 is provided. The first connecting pipe 34 and the second connecting pipe 44 are connected to each other, thereby realizing the communication between the first heating chamber 31 and the second heating chamber 41.

[0041] Furthermore, the first housing 11 is provided with a first feed inlet 111 and a first discharge outlet 112. The first feed inlet 111 is located on the side wall surface of the first housing 11 and communicates with the interior of the first housing 11 for feeding plant extract residue liquid; the first discharge outlet 112 is located at the bottom end of the first housing 11 for discharging the separated liquid after centrifugation.

[0042] Specifically, in one embodiment, the first housing 11 is further provided with a first collecting hopper 113 corresponding to the first discharge port 112. The first collecting hopper 113 is disposed on the bottom side of the first discharge port 112 to collect the separated liquid discharged from the first discharge port 112 by recirculation.

[0043] Furthermore, the second housing 21 is provided with a second inlet 211 and a second outlet 212. The second inlet 211 is located on the side wall surface of the second housing 21 and communicates with the interior of the second housing 21 for feeding plant extract residue liquid; the second outlet 212 is located at the bottom end of the second housing 21 for discharging the separated liquid after centrifugation.

[0044] Specifically, in one embodiment, the second housing 21 is further provided with a second collection hopper 213 corresponding to the second discharge port 212. The second collection hopper 213 is located on the bottom side of the second discharge port 212 to collect the separated liquid discharged from the second discharge port 212 by recirculation.

[0045] In summary, the first and second centrifugal modules of the plant extract residue centrifugal separator disclosed in this utility model have independent first and second centrifugal chambers, respectively, allowing the plant extract residue to be centrifuged and separated simultaneously in the two chambers, thereby increasing the processing throughput. It is suitable for batch processing or staged separation. At the same time, the first and second centrifugal chambers are interconnected through a connecting end to form an integral housing space, ensuring the consistency of the gas environment during the separation process and avoiding fluctuations in the separation effect caused by environmental differences. The first and second heating units are located in their respective heating chambers. After the heating airflow is blown into the shell, it circulates between the interconnected centrifugal chambers to form a uniform gas environment, thereby reducing the temperature gradient, avoiding local overheating or overcooling, and improving temperature uniformity. The first and second heating chambers are interconnected, allowing the heating airflow to flow between the first and second heating modules, supplementing or balancing temperature differences, and thus ensuring the consistency of the physical and chemical properties of the separated substances.

[0046] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0047] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A centrifugal separator for plant extract residue, characterized in that, include: A first centrifugal module, a first heating module, a second centrifugal module, and a second heating module; One end of the first centrifuge module is connected to the second centrifuge module; One end of the first heating module is connected to the interior of the first centrifugal module, and the other end of the first heating module is connected to one end of the second heating module; the other end of the second heating module is connected to the interior of the second centrifugal module. The first centrifugal module includes a first housing and a first centrifugal chamber, with the first centrifugal chamber rotatably mounted inside the first housing; The second centrifuge module includes a second housing and a second centrifuge chamber, with the second centrifuge chamber rotatably mounted inside the second housing; accordingly, one end of the first centrifuge chamber is connected to and communicates with the corresponding end of the second centrifuge chamber. The first heating module includes a first heating cavity and a first heating unit. The first heating cavity is disposed on the bottom side of the first housing, and the output end of the first heating cavity is connected to the interior of the first housing. The first heating unit is disposed inside the first heating cavity. The second heating module includes a second heating cavity and a second heating unit. The second heating cavity is disposed on the bottom side of the second housing, and the output end of the second heating cavity is connected to the interior of the second housing. The second heating unit is disposed inside the second heating cavity. The first heating cavity and the second heating cavity are connected.

2. The plant extract residue centrifuge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first centrifuge module includes a first drive unit, which is mounted on the top of the first housing and the output end of the first drive unit is connected to the first centrifuge chamber.

3. The plant extract residue centrifuge according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end of the first centrifuge chamber facing away from the second centrifuge chamber is rotatably connected to the corresponding end wall of the first housing via a first rotating shaft, and the output end of the first drive unit is connected to the first rotating shaft.

4. The plant extract residue centrifuge according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second centrifuge module includes a second drive unit, which is mounted on the top of the second housing, and the output end of the second drive unit is connected to the second centrifuge chamber.

5. The plant extract residue centrifuge according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the second centrifuge chamber facing away from the first centrifuge chamber is rotatably connected to the corresponding end wall of the second housing via a second rotating shaft, and the output end of the second drive unit is connected to the second rotating shaft.

6. The plant extract residue centrifuge according to claim 5, characterized in that, The opposing ends of the first centrifuge chamber and the second centrifuge chamber are connected by a sleeve.

7. The plant extract residue centrifuge according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first heating module also includes a first fan, which is disposed on the adjacent side of the first heating chamber, and the output end of the first fan is connected to the first heating chamber.

8. The plant extract residue centrifuge according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first heating unit is configured as a heating tube.

9. The plant extract residue centrifuge according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second heating module also includes a second fan, which is located on the adjacent side of the second heating chamber, and the output end of the second fan is connected to the second heating chamber.

10. The plant extract residue centrifuge according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second heating unit is configured as a heating element.

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