Aromatized Physical Blowing Agent in Pressure Vessel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for producing carbonated beverages require separate sources for aromatization, necessitating multiple process steps and external flavor sources, which complicates the production of flavored beverages.
Innovation Solution
A pressure vessel with integrated flavoring capabilities, where a physical blowing agent is pre- aromatized within the vessel using a dosing device, allowing for direct flavor infusion during filling, eliminating the need for additional flavor sources and simplifying the production process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate sources for aromatization are used, then the beverage can be flavored, but the production process requires multiple steps and additional equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the aromatization function with the physical blowing agent by integrating a dosing device directly into the pressure vessel. The flavoring material is stored in a flavor container within the same vessel that contains the physical blowing agent, eliminating the need for separate aromatization equipment and reducing production complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The pressure vessel is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it stores the physical blowing agent, contains the dosing device for flavoring material, and provides mixing functionality. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dedicated aromatization equipment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate sources for aromatization are used, then the beverage can be flavored, but additional flavor sources and equipment are required
Solution Approach 1:
The flavor container and dosing device are integrated into the pressure vessel assembly, creating a single self-contained unit. This eliminates the need to handle and connect separate flavor sources, improving ease of operation and reducing the number of components that need to be managed.
Solution Approach 2:
The dosing device automatically meters and dispenses the flavoring material from the flavor container into the beverage stream. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual intervention to add flavoring, simplifying operation and improving convenience.
3Adaptability or versatility
If flavoring material is added separately, then the beverage can be aromatized, but the filling process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The flavoring material is pre-loaded into the flavor container during pressure vessel assembly, before the actual beverage filling process. The dosing device is pre-configured to meter the correct amount of flavoring material. This preliminary preparation simplifies the manufacturing process by eliminating the need for separate flavoring addition steps during beverage production.
Solution Approach 2:
The dosing device integrates the flavoring material delivery system with the beverage filling stream, allowing both the physical blowing agent and flavoring material to be introduced simultaneously through the same filling valve. This merged approach simplifies the filling process compared to separate addition steps.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the production of carbonated and flavored beverages in a single step, enhancing user convenience and efficiency by integrating flavoring directly into the physical blowing agent, reducing the need for external flavor sources and simplifying handling.
Implementation Method 1
a physical blowing agent (1) which is already provided with at least one flavor (2) is present in the pressure vessel (3)
Implementation Method 2
at least one dosing device (6) for receiving at least one flavor (2) is disposed in the pressure vessel (3)
Data Source
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AI summary
Method for producing a flavored, liquid-form, edible physical propellant (1a), wherein at least one edible flavoring (2) is added to at least one liquid-form, food-grade physical propellant (1).