Removable Microwave Radiating Device for Glycocomponent Production

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Problem

Traditional microwave radiating devices are complex, requiring lengthy and costly maintenance, with limitations on operating temperature and pressure, and lack flexibility in adjusting microwave penetration, leading to inefficiencies and economic constraints.

Innovation Solution

A connecting type microwave radiating device with a removable structure using non-dielectric materials between the inner and outer atmosphere of the container, allowing for easy maintenance and adjustment of microwave penetration by laminating dielectric materials with sheet-shaped parts, enabling operation under severe conditions and easy expansion by connecting multiple devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional microwave radiating device structure is used, then microwave treatment can be performed, but the structure becomes complicated and maintenance becomes burdensome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemicrowave treatment capabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into separate modular components: a reaction container and a microwave irradiation unit. The container can be detached from the irradiation unit, allowing independent maintenance of each component. This segmentation simplifies the overall structure while maintaining microwave treatment capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The dielectric material is extracted as a separate replaceable component rather than being integrated into the device structure. Users can remove and replace the dielectric material independently without disassembling the entire device, significantly reducing maintenance complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Reliability

If dielectric material is used for microwave penetration, then microwave treatment is enabled, but maintenance time increases and work proceeds are broken

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemicrowave penetration functionVSAvoidmaintenance time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The dielectric material is extracted as a separate replaceable component. When maintenance is needed, users can simply remove the dielectric material from the container without disassembling the entire device, reducing maintenance time from hours to minutes and allowing quick replacement to minimize work interruption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple dielectric materials can be prepared in advance for different treatment requirements. Users can swap between pre-prepared dielectric materials quickly without needing to perform maintenance operations, enabling rapid change of treatment conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If dielectric material is used in microwave penetrating portion, then microwave treatment is possible, but the device must be dismantled for maintenance and fixation becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemicrowave penetration functionVSAvoidmaintenance ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The device is segmented into a container portion and an irradiation unit portion that can be easily separated. The dielectric material is part of the container assembly, which can be removed as a unit from the irradiation unit, eliminating the need for complex dismantling procedures during maintenance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The dielectric material is extracted as a standalone replaceable component within the container assembly. Maintenance personnel can access and replace the dielectric material by simply removing the container from the irradiation unit, without needing to dismantle any fixed structures or complex assemblies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

4Strength

If reacting container and waveguide are manufactured as unity, then structural integrity is improved, but flexibility to change microwave penetration is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidmicrowave penetration adjustability
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into a container assembly and an irradiation unit assembly that are connected but can be separated. The dielectric material is integrated into the container assembly, which maintains structural integrity when connected, but can be detached to allow replacement of the dielectric material for different microwave penetration requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connection between the container and irradiation unit is designed to be dynamically changeable - firmly connected during operation for structural integrity, but easily separable when maintenance or adjustment is needed. This dynamic connectivity allows the system to switch between structural strength and adaptability modes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

5Productivity

If traditional microwave radiating device is used, then microwave treatment is performed, but increasing treatment capacity requires buying new devices which is not economical

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment capacityVSAvoideconomic feasibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The device is segmented into a reusable irradiation unit and replaceable container assemblies. To increase treatment capacity, users can simply add more container assemblies with different dielectric materials rather than purchasing entirely new devices, significantly reducing the cost of scaling up productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The irradiation unit is designed as a universal platform that can work with multiple different container assemblies and dielectric materials. This multi-functionality allows a single irradiation unit to handle various treatment requirements, and users can expand capacity by adding compatible containers rather than buying specialized new devices for each application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 efficient microwave treatment under high temperature, pressure, or vacuum conditions, reduces maintenance time, and allows for flexible optimization of reaction conditions and increased treatment capacity without the need for new devices, enhancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Implementation Method 1

microwave receiving section which makes microwave irradiated from radiating means penetrate into the container through the medium of dielectric material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDielectric penetration: Dielectric

Implementation Method 2

there is provided at least one layer composed of non-dielectric material between the atmosphere of the inner side and the outer side of the container

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic reflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 3

When microwave irradiates to certain materials, the movement of the molecules of the material is activated

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDielectric heating: Dielectric Heating

Data Source

PatentEP2323461B1Microwave irradiation device
Publication Date: 2018.07.18 JAPAN CHEM ENG&MACHINERY
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AI summary

[PROBLEMS] The present invention provides a microwave radiating device which treats a radiated material by microwave irradiation; and further provides a method of producing glycocomponent from plant material. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] The microwave radiating device of the present invention is equipped with irradiating means which has microwave radiating source, and containers which accept radiated material inside. Further, the container of the device has supply means which provides radiated material to container, and discharge means which discharges radiated material from container, and microwave receiving section which makes microwave that irradiated from radiating means, penetrate into the container through the medium of dielectric material. Further, there is provided at least one layer that is composed of non-dielectric material, between the atmosphere of the inner side and the outer side of the container. Yet, irradiating means and the above container are connected in removable mode.