Filtering beaker, kit and device for producing a liquid emulsion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing filtering beakers for producing liquid emulsions have fixed filtering pore sizes, limiting versatility and usability, and require complex and costly manufacturing processes due to integrated components.
Innovation Solution
A modular filtering beaker design comprising a main body and a removable filtering body with adjustable filtering areas, allowing for interchangeable filtering elements to adapt to different emulsion production needs and simplifying manufacturing by separating complex components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If filtering areas with fixed pore sizes are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but versatility and adaptability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The filtering beaker is divided into a main body and a removable filtering body. The filtering body can be detached and replaced with different filtering elements having various pore sizes, allowing the same main body to accommodate multiple filtering requirements while maintaining simple manufacturing of each individual component.
Solution Approach 2:
The main body of the filtering beaker is designed as a universal component that can work with different filtering bodies. This allows a single main body to serve multiple functions by simply changing the filtering element, achieving versatility without complicating the manufacturing of the main structure.
2Device complexity
If filtering body is integrated into main body, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation for disposal is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The filtering body is separated from the main body as a removable component. After use, the filtering body containing solid remnants can be easily detached and disposed of, while the main body remains for reuse. This segmentation improves operational convenience without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The filtering body is extracted as a separate, removable element from the main body. This allows the filtering component to be easily removed and replaced, facilitating convenient disposal of waste material while keeping the main device structure relatively simple.
3Adaptability or versatility
If interchangeable filtering elements are implemented, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filtering system is segmented into a standardized main body and interchangeable filtering bodies. The standardized connection interface between them reduces the complexity of managing multiple components, as the same main body can accept different filtering elements without requiring complex adaptation mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The main body is designed with universal compatibility for different filtering bodies through a standardized connection system. This universality reduces device complexity by eliminating the need for multiple specialized main bodies, allowing one main body to serve multiple filtering functions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances usability by enabling easy disposal of solid remnants and allows for cost-effective production through economies of scale, while maintaining efficient emulsification and filtration capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
the liquid emulsion being filtered through the filtering areas
Data Source
AI summary
The invention refers to filtering beaker for producing a liquid emulsion comprising a tubular main body and a filtering body removably attachable to the main body. The filtering body is or comprises a base covering a cross-section of the filtering beaker. The filtering beaker comprises at least one filtering area for filtering and emulsifying a liquid emulsion being produced with the filtering beaker. The invention further refers to a related filtering kit and to a related device for producing a liquid emulsion.