Ultrasonic assisted vortex mixing system

Abstract

The invention relates to an ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system that enables both the ultrasonic effect and the vortex mixer to be applied simultaneously. For this purpose, at least one ultrasonic transducer block (1) and a vortex mixer block (2) are provided within a common body, and at least one tube-cap system (3) is positioned between these two blocks (1, 2).

Description

[0001] ULTRASONIC ASSISTED VORTEX MIXING SYSTEM

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to an ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system that enables both the ultrasonic ef fect and the vortex mixer to be applied simultaneously .

[0004] State of the Art

[0005] Chemical extraction and the dissolution of desired components in a solution can occur at di f ferent rates depending on the properties of the chemicals used . The fast execution of these processes constitutes one of the most important parameters for process capacity in both laboratory and field applications . In this context , there are two basic devices used in laboratory environments . These are vortex mixers and ultrasonic baths . Explanations of the working principles of these devices are provided below :

[0006] Ultrasonic Bath : An ultrasonic bath is a device that performs various processes using high- frequency sound waves (ultrasonic waves ) in a liquid . Ultrasonic baths are used to clean dirt , grease , and residues from complex and hard-to-reach surfaces , or for processes , such as homogeni zation, mixing, and extraction . In an ultrasonic bath, piezoelectric crystals or transducers located at the bottom or side of the tank convert electrical energy into high- frequency mechanical vibrations . These vibrations are trans ferred to the liquid . High- frequency sound waves cause microscopic bubbles ( cavitation bubbles ) to form in the liquid . These bubbles form in the liquid for a very short time and immediately burst . The pressure waves generated when the bubbles burst are ef fective for extraction processes .

[0007] Vortex Mixer : A vortex mixer is a laboratory device used to mix liquids and small samples quickly and ef ficiently . This device creates a vortex by rapidly rotating the bottom of a tube or container filled with l iquid, effectively mixing the sample . There is a small rubber platform at the upper part of the vortex mixer . When the sample tube is placed on this platform, the mixer rapidly moves the platform in a circular motion . The movement of the platform creates a powerful circular motion at the bottom of the tube , which causes the liquid in the tube to form a vortex . This vortex rapidly mixes the liquid . The vortex motion homogenously mixes particles , solutions , or other substances in the liquid . This method is very useful for applications such as dissolving liquids , mixing reagents , or sample preparation . These mixers are also ef fective for dispersing solid particles in liquids .

[0008] Many areas of chemical technology require rapid extraction or dissolution processes . While vortex mixers are widely used, especially in applications outside the laboratory, the transport and use of ultrasonic baths can be challenging due to issues such as device size and liquid requirements . One of the applications of these methods is the pre-preparation processes before chemical analysis . Whether chemical analyses are performed by individuals or organi zations that require them, or by a service provider, they necessitate working with many samples in succession . Therefore , speed is an important factor for analysi s capacity . However, while the extraction speed of vortex mixers is low in many analyses , the use of ultrasonic baths in non-laboratory environments creates di f ficulties due to additional requirements . Within the scope of applications of the present technique , vortex mixers and ultrasonic baths are used separately, and the disadvantages of these devices are ignored .

[0009] For these reasons , systems based on the current technique may be insuf ficient , especially for field applications .

[0010] Patent application no . CN114509477 refers to rapid electrochemical detection equipment for capsaicin .

[0011] The structure subj ect to the patent no . CN114509477 describes the electrochemical rapid detection equipment for capsaicin and aims to provide simple-to-use and highly sensitive electrochemical rapid detection equipment for capsaicin . The equipment consists of a detection table , a mounting hole is created in the detection table , a mixing vessel is rotationally connected to the mounting hole , a rotatable electrode stand is arranged on the mixing vessel , an electrode is detachably connected to the electrode stand, a leak-proof cover is slidably connected to the upper part of the mixing vessel , and a workstation is arranged on one side of the detection table . The workstation is electrically connected to the electrode . The device has beneficial ef fects such as matching the mixing blade and mixing claw in the mixing bowl , so that the mixing bowl rotates in the powered state via the coil-wrapped coil block and the magnet block arranged on the inner wall of the mounting hole , and achieves a good mixing ef fect . The speci fied blade and mixing claw are designed to create a circular mixture in the vertical direction and homogeni ze the system within this relatively small-volume system container . Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0012] The purpose of the invention is to create an ultrasonic- assisted vortex mixer suitable for both laboratory environments and field applications .

[0013] A metal tube and cap system, which will perform the extraction or dissolution process related to this solution, can be integrated with an ultrasonic transducer at the top . The bottom of the tube can be positioned so that it fits onto the top part of the vortex mixer, which generates circular motion, and the system can be adj usted to remain balanced .

[0014] Thus , ultrasonic frequencies can be applied simultaneously to liquid-liquid or liquid-solid environments in which extraction will be performed, while vortex mixing can also be applied . In this regard, the system ensures the formation of a vortex inside the tube with the rotational movement provided by the vortex mixer from below the tube .

[0015] The vortex ef fect causes the liquid and solid particles within the liquid to form a film-like flow on the inner surface of the tube . The ultrasonic waves applied from above are transmitted towards the ultrasonic mixer from the tube cap and can ef fectively create a hori zontal ultrasonic ef fect on the liquid and solid particles moving in a film-like flow structure on the surface .

[0016] Thus , the vortex mixer and ultrasonic wave ef fect are maximi zed, increasing the ef ficiency of extraction or dissolution processes . As a result , extraction and dissolution processes can be applied much more quickly; since the need for additional liquid used in ultrasonic bath systems is eliminated, the relevant process can be trans ferred to the field .

[0017] Description of the Figures

[0018] Figure 1 . A front view of the mixer system with the tube system mounted,

[0019] Figure 2 . A side view of the mixer system without the tube system,

[0020] Figure 3 . A bottom view of the ultrasonic transducer block,

[0021] Figure 4 . A side view of the ultrasonic transducer and components thereof ,

[0022] Figure 5 . A perspective view of the tube-cap system .

[0023] Description of the References in the Figures

[0024] I . Ultrasonic transducer block

[0025] 2 . Vortex mixer block

[0026] 3 . Tube-cap system

[0027] 4 . Elastic screw-mounted connection apparatus

[0028] 5 . Ultrasonic transducer

[0029] 6 . Ultrasonic transducer lower connection point

[0030] 7 . Vortex mixer

[0031] 8 . Vortex mixer elastic upper module

[0032] 9 . Ultrasonic transducer upper connection point

[0033] 10 . Ultrasonic frequency surface

[0034] I I . Cap

[0035] 12 . Tube

[0036] 13 . Body connection element

[0037] 14 . Rotation gap

[0038] Description of the Invention

[0039] The invention relates to an ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system that enables both the ultrasonic ef fect and the vortex mixer to be applied simultaneously.

[0040] For this purpose, at least one ultrasonic transducer block (1) and a vortex mixer block (2) are provided within a common body, and at least one tube-cap system (3) is positioned between these two blocks (1, 2) .

[0041] This allows ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixing to be easily performed on the sample placed inside the tube-cap system (3) .

[0042] Since the system is implemented on a common body, the entire structure is portable and field-usable. This configuration allows for the formation of a structure suitable for both laboratory environments and field applications.

[0043] According to Figure 1, which shows the preferred embodiment of the invention, the ultrasonic transducer block (1) is positioned on the upper portion of the common body, the vortex mixer block (2) is positioned on the lower portion of the common body, and the tube-cap system (3) is positioned between these two blocks (1, 2) .

[0044] The entire structure or a part thereof can be manufactured from components capable of transmitting the relevant frequency, such as metal or glass, to enable the transmission of ultrasonic frequencies. In this context, the use of metal surfaces is recommended due to the system's robustness and high transmission capability.

[0045] According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the tube-cap system (3) can be made entirely of metal or glass.

[0046] Figure 6 shows the tube-cap system (3) separately from the ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system. The tube-cap system (3) comprises a metal cap (11) with a threaded hole suitable for the ultrasonic transducer (5) . This cap (11) can be mounted by turning it onto a metal tube (12) . It is then integrated into the system comprising the ultrasonic transducer (5) in the same manner.

[0047] As described above, the preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an ultrasonic transducer block (1) in the upper part and a vortex mixer block (2) in the lower part. These two blocks (1, 2) are formed on a body axis.

[0048] According to Figure 1, the ultrasonic transducer block (1) is provided on an upper body, and the vortex mixer block (2) is provided on a lower body. According to Figure 1, the lower body and the upper body are connected to each other by at least one body connection element (13) .

[0049] The body connection element (13) is formed in the shape of a rod, as shown in Figure 4, which illustrates the preferred embodiment of the invention. Within this embodiment, the upper body comprising the ultrasonic transducer block (1) is designed to move up and down on these rods connected to the lower body.

[0050] Thus, after the tube-cap system (3) is connected to the ultrasonic transducer (5) , the upper body is lowered to allow the lower end of the tube (12) to sit on the vortex mixer elastic upper module (8) .

[0051] The upper end of the ultrasonic transducer (5) is also mounted on an elastic part in the upper body, therefore preventing the transmission of the relevant frequencies to other parts of the device . In the upper portion in which the ultrasonic transducer (5) is located, at least one rotation gap (14) , preferably circular in shape, is formed to facilitate the movements generated by the vortex process.

[0052] In Figure 2, the ultrasonic transducer block (1) comprises, in its structure, an elastic screw-mounted connection apparatus (4) , an ultrasonic transducer (5) , and an ultrasonic transducer lower connection point (6) . This structure forms the upper body of the entire system.

[0053] According to Figure 2, the vortex mixer block (2) structure provided in the lower body comprises the vortex mixer (7) and the vortex mixer elastic upper module (8) .

[0054] Figure 5 shows the ultrasonic transducer block (1) in more detail. Within this illustration, the ultrasonic transducer block (1) comprises an ultrasonic transducer lower connection point (6) and an ultrasonic transducer upper connection point (9) at both ends.

[0055] The ultrasonic transducer (5) located in the structure of the ultrasonic transducer block (1) creates an ultrasonic effect on the ultrasonic frequency surface (10) where the ultrasonic application is performed.

[0056] The ultrasonic frequency surface (10) is provided on the side where the tube-cap system is positioned.

[0057] The figures show the image of the system ready for the extraction process. Thus, the system performs both mixing and ultrasonic frequency application simultaneously, ensuring a fast and easy extraction or dissolution process. This increase in speed and efficiency is achieved by the vortex mixer (7) creating a vortex inside the tube (12) through the rotation provided at the lower portion of the tube (12) , the liquid approaching the surfaces in a film-like structure on the surface of the tube (12) due to the vortex, and the ultrasonic frequencies provided by the cap (11) being transferred from the cap (11) to the tube (12) , making it effective across the entire tube (12) surface and enabling the frequencies to be effectively applied to the liquid that has approached the surface .

Claims

CLAIMS1. An ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system that enables both the ultrasonic effect and the vortex mixer to be applied simultaneously, characterized in that at least one ultrasonic transducer block (1) and a vortex mixer block (2) are provided within a common body, and at least one tube-cap system (3) is provided between these two blocks (1, 2) .

2. The ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system according to Claim 1, characterized in that the ultrasonic transducer block (1) is positioned in the upper portion of the common body, the vortex mixer block (2) is positioned in the lower portion of the common body, and the tube-cap system (3) is positioned between these two blocks (1, 2) .

3. The ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system according toClaim 1, characterized in that it is entirely made of metal or glass.

4. The ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system according to Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises the tube-cap system (3) entirely or partially made of metal or glass.

5. The ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system according to Claim 1 or 4, characterized in that it comprises a metal cap (11) that can be mounted by turning it onto a metal tube (12) and has a threaded hole suitable for the ultrasonic transducer (5) .

6. The ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system according toClaim 2, characterized in that the ultrasonic transducer block (1) is provided on the upper body, and the vortexmixer block (2) is provided on the lower body, and the lower body and upper body are connected to each other by at least one body connection element (13) .

7. The ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system according to Claim 6, characterized in that the upper body comprising the transducer block (1) is designed to move up and down on these rods connected to the lower body and comprises the body connection element (13) formed in the shape of a rod.

8. The ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system according to Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises the ultrasonic transducer block (1) , in which at least one rotation gap (14) is formed to facilitate the movements generated by the vortex process.

9. The ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system according to Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises the rotation gap (14) formed in a circular structure.

10. The ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system according to Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises the ultrasonic transducer block (1) provided with an elastic screw-mounted connection apparatus (4) , an ultrasonic transducer (5) , and an ultrasonic transducer lower connection point (6) .

11. The ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system according to Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a vortex mixer block (2) provided with a vortex mixer (7) and a vortex mixer elastic upper module (8) .

12. The ultrasonic-assisted vortex mixer system according toClaim 10, characterized in that it comprises the ultrasonic transducer block (1) provided with an ultrasonic transducerlower connection point (6) and an ultrasonic transducer upper connection point (9) .

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