Systems, methods, and devices for fractional extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing extraction methods for brewed beverages require longer extraction times as the desired volume increases, leading to reduced throughput and increased vertical space requirements due to the need for single extraction chambers with specific aspect ratios to maintain quality.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a system with multiple extraction chambers, each with a smaller height and the same aspect ratio as a single chamber, to reduce extraction time while maintaining quality and increasing throughput.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single extraction chamber is used to maintain quality, then extraction quality is preserved, but extraction time increases and throughput decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides a single large extraction chamber into multiple smaller extraction chambers (e.g., two or more chambers) that operate simultaneously. Each chamber maintains the optimal aspect ratio for quality extraction, while the parallel operation of multiple chambers increases overall throughput and reduces extraction time.
2Quantity of substance
If extraction volume increases, then beverage volume increases, but extraction time increases proportionally
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using a single large chamber that requires longer extraction time, the system uses multiple smaller chambers that can be filled and extracted simultaneously. This segmentation allows the system to produce larger volumes of beverage without proportionally increasing extraction time, as all chambers operate in parallel.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a single-dimensional approach (one large chamber) to a multi-dimensional approach (multiple chambers arranged in space). By utilizing spatial arrangement of multiple chambers, the system increases production capacity without extending the temporal dimension of extraction time.
3Quantity of substance
If single extraction chambers are made larger to increase volume, then beverage volume capacity increases, but vertical space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces a single large vertical chamber with multiple smaller chambers arranged horizontally or in a compact configuration. This segmentation reduces the vertical footprint while maintaining or increasing total extraction volume capacity through parallel chamber operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system redistributes extraction volume from the vertical dimension to horizontal arrangement of multiple chambers. By organizing chambers side-by-side or in a multi-level compact layout, the system increases volume capacity without proportionally increasing vertical space requirements.
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
The system significantly reduces extraction time for producing beverages of equivalent or improved quality, increasing production rate without compromising the quality or volume of the extract.
Implementation Method 1
extracting desirable flavors, aromas, or compounds from plant matter
Data Source
AI summary
A device for preparing an extract may have a plurality of extraction chambers. Each extraction chamber may include an aspect ratio where the aspect ratio is defined by dividing a length of each extraction chamber by a width of each extraction chamber. A flow of extraction medium may be introduced through the extraction chambers.