Portable Extraction Apparatus for Isolating Cannabinoids
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current extraction apparatuses lack the capability for controlled, efficient, and effective separation of plant constituent components in a portable device, particularly for isolating specific cannabinoids and terpene profiles from plant material.
Innovation Solution
A portable extraction apparatus comprising a solvent tank, material column, cryogenic column, lipid filtering column, collection chamber, expansion filter column, and hydrocarbon recovery pump, utilizing a non-polar solvent and cryogenic chilling to achieve precise control over the extraction process, allowing for the isolation of specific cannabinoids and terpene profiles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional extraction apparatuses are used, then extraction of plant components can be performed, but the separation control and precision for specific cannabinoids and terpene profiles is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The extraction apparatus is divided into multiple functional columns (extraction column, filtration column, collection column, expansion column) that can be stacked in different configurations. Each column performs a specific separation function, enabling precise control over cannabinoid and terpene profile isolation while maintaining modular complexity management.
Solution Approach 2:
Different sections of the apparatus are designed with specific properties for their intended functions - the extraction column uses non-polar solvent for specific compound extraction, the filtration column uses cryogenic temperatures for selective freezing, and the expansion column uses heat for vaporization. This localized functional specialization enables precise separation control.
2Productivity
If portable extraction apparatus is designed, then mobility and efficiency are improved, but the capability for controlled separation of plant constituents is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple extraction and separation functions are combined into a single integrated portable apparatus. The stacked column design allows extraction, filtration, collection, and expansion operations to occur in one device, maintaining high productivity while achieving controlled separation through the coordinated action of integrated components.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus employs dynamic control mechanisms including adjustable temperature zones in different columns, controllable solvent flow rates, and adjustable expansion parameters. These dynamic controls enable precise separation of plant constituents while maintaining efficient operation in a portable format.
3Manufacturing precision
If non-polar solvent and cryogenic chilling are used, then precise isolation of specific cannabinoids and terpene profiles is achieved, but the process complexity and operational requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is pre-configured with specific column arrangements and solvent pathways optimized for non-polar solvent extraction and cryogenic filtration. This preliminary setup reduces operational complexity by eliminating the need for complex real-time adjustments, allowing users to achieve precise isolation simply by following the pre-designed process flow.
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 apparatus enables efficient and effective extraction of plant components to a molecular level, providing greater control over flavor profiles and quality, with the ability to isolate specific cannabinoids and terpene profiles in a portable and efficient manner.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing a non-polar solvent and cryogenic chilling to achieve precise control over the extraction process
Implementation Method 2
exposing a plant and/or flower to a solvent for the purpose of extracting various constituent components
Implementation Method 3
utilizing a non-polar solvent and cryogenic chilling to achieve precise control over the extraction process
Implementation Method 4
utilizing a non-polar solvent and cryogenic chilling to achieve precise control over the extraction process
Implementation Method 5
remove the solvent from the extracted components
Data Source
AI summary
An extraction apparatus and a processes for preparing extracts of natural products, such as plant material, and for preparing purified extracts from crude extracts of natural products by extraction with a non-polar solvent hot gas.