Mobile Fat Separator With Pump-Based Odor-Free Grease Removal

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing grease separators require manual and unpleasant cleaning processes that release odors and risk environmental pollution, and their mobile use is limited due to gravity-dependent drainage, leading to inefficiencies and hygiene issues.

Innovation Solution

A mobile grease separator system with a detachable disposal container and manually operated pump that allows for odor-free transfer of separated grease, enabling easy connection and disconnection for hygienic cleaning and transportability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual skimming or pumping with open cover is used, then grease can be removed from the separator, but strong odors are released and environmental pollution risk increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegrease removal capabilityVSAvoidodors and pollution

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A disposable collection bag is introduced as an intermediary component between the grease separator and the environment. The bag is inserted through the cleaning access opening, allowing grease to be pumped into the sealed bag without releasing odors or creating pollution risks during the removal process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The manual skimming process is replaced with a mechanically operated pump system that transfers grease into a sealed collection bag, eliminating the need for open manual handling and thereby preventing odor release and pollution

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If gravity-dependent drainage is used, then grease can be drained from the separator, but mobile use is limited as horizontal positioning is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegrease drainage efficiencyVSAvoidmobile usability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

Gravity-dependent drainage is replaced with a mechanically operated pump system that can actively transfer grease regardless of orientation. The pump can be manually or electrically operated, enabling the separator to be used in mobile applications where horizontal positioning cannot be guaranteed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from a static gravity-dependent drainage mechanism to a dynamic pump-based system that can adapt to various orientations and mobile conditions, providing flexible grease removal capability in diverse operational environments

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If cover is removed for grease removal, then grease can be accessed and skimmed, but the process becomes unpleasant and hygiene issues arise

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegrease accessVSAvoidodors and hygiene problems

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A sealed collection bag serves as an intermediary that receives grease through the closed cleaning access opening. This eliminates the need to remove the cover, maintaining hygiene and preventing odor release while still allowing grease to be accessed and removed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The grease removal process is extracted from the main separator body into a separate disposable collection bag. This separation allows grease to be removed through the closed cleaning access opening without compromising the sealed state of the separator, maintaining hygiene and preventing odor release

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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

Facilitates clean and efficient grease removal without odors, supports mobile use, and ensures complete grease extraction, reducing environmental risks and improving hygiene during the cleaning process.

Implementation Method 1

The disposal container includes a manually operated pump, and the pump can transfer the contents of the separation zone into the disposal container

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPump: Pump

Implementation Method 2

This grease separator works according to the principle of gravity, or phase separation, whereby substances such as fats, which have a lower density than water, collect on the water's surface, while substances such as solids, which are heavier than water, sink to the bottom

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGravity separation: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentEP3927663B1Fat separator system, container and method

Publication Date: 2025.08.20 ACO AHLMANN SE & CO KG

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AI summary

The invention relates to a fat separator system, in particular to a mobile fat separator system, comprising a fat separator (11) having an inflow (12) for supplying a fluid, an outflow (13) for discharging a fluid and a separation region (14). The invention is characterized in that the fat separator (11) comprises a cleaning access point (15) through which at least one container (16), in particular a disposal container, is fluidically connected releasably to the separation region (14) of the fat separator (11), wherein the container (16) has a hand-operable pump (17) and the pump (17) serves to transfer the contents of the separation region (14) into the container (16).