Hemp Processing System for Component Extraction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional hemp processing methods often result in the undesirable loss of valuable components such as lignin, protein, sugars, omega-3 fatty acids, chlorophyll, and terpenes, which have industrial and nutritional applications.

Innovation Solution

A method involving the creation of a liquid solution from chopped hemp, which is then processed using a screw press and centrifuge to separate and extract the desired components without the addition of additives, optimizing pressure and moisture content settings based on sensor data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of substance

If traditional hemp processing methods are used, then processing simplicity is maintained, but valuable components such as lignin, protein, sugars, omega-3 fatty acids, chlorophyll, and terpenes are lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveloss of valuable componentsVSAvoidprocessing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The processing system is divided into distinct functional modules: a press unit for solid-liquid separation, a centrifuge unit for liquid-liquid separation, and a moisture sensor for monitoring. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently, preventing loss of valuable components while maintaining manageable system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts and separates valuable components from hemp through a multi-step process involving mechanical pressing and centrifugal separation. The liquid solution containing valuable components is extracted from solid hemp material, then further separated into heavy materials and clarified liquid, thereby preventing loss and enabling versatile utilization of extracted components

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Loss of substance

If additives are used in hemp processing, then extraction efficiency may improve, but the natural composition of the liquid solution is altered and valuable components are lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveloss of valuable componentsVSAvoidprocessing simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of substanceVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system utilizes the hemp plant's own natural liquids and moisture content for processing. The moisture sensor monitors the natural moisture content of hemp, and the press and centrifuge operate on this natural property without requiring external additives. This self-service approach maintains the natural composition of the liquid solution while achieving efficient extraction of valuable components

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes physical parameters such as pressure applied by the press and rotational speed of the centrifuge to optimize extraction without adding chemicals. The moisture content parameter is monitored and used to control processing conditions, allowing efficient component extraction while preserving the natural composition of the liquid solution

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Quantity of substance

If pressure is increased in the press, then liquid solution extraction improves, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveliquid solution extractionVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The moisture sensor provides feedback on the moisture content of hemp material, which is used to optimize press pressure settings. This feedback mechanism allows the system to extract maximum liquid solution using minimal necessary pressure, avoiding excessive energy consumption while maintaining high extraction efficiency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The press operates with dynamic pressure adjustment based on the moisture content of the hemp material being processed. Rather than using constant high pressure, the system adapts pressure levels to the actual needs of the material, extracting liquid solution efficiently while minimizing energy consumption through optimized, variable pressure application

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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

This method efficiently extracts valuable components from wet hemp, minimizing losses and allowing for versatility in extracting multiple components for various applications, thus providing a novel and efficient technology for hemp processing.

Implementation Method 1

The press is used to separate the liquid solution into a liquid faction and a solid faction, with the solid faction including hemp

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical pressure separation: Pressure Gradient

Implementation Method 2

A centrifuge is used to separate the liquid fraction into heavy materials and a clarified liquid

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCentrifugal separation: Centrifugal Separation

Data Source

PatentUS20250152648A1System and method of processing hemp for extraction of select components thereof

Publication Date: 2025.05.15 WEBSTER DANIEL

AI summary

A method of processing hemp to obtain a desired hemp component includes providing a liquid solution including hemp into a press. The press is used to separate the liquid solution into a liquid faction and a solid faction, with the solid faction including hemp. A centrifuge is used to separate the liquid faction into heavy materials and a clarified liquid. The clarified liquid is the separated into waste and a desired component.