Multi-Opening Rennet Injector for Uniform Vat Mixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
In food processing vats using rennet, the mixing time of rennet with vat contents varies due to inconsistencies in the vat contents' characteristics, and traditional methods of rennet introduction often require extensive mixing or stirring to achieve uniform distribution.
Innovation Solution
A rennet injection system with multiple injectors and openings positioned to deliver rennet to a wide area within the vat, ensuring even distribution across a rennet receiving area, including columns and rows aligned with the vat's center-line and agitator shafts, utilizing nozzles with angled and middle bores to promote rapid mixing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If traditional single-location rennet introduction methods are used, then the device complexity is low, but the mixing time varies substantially and requires extensive mixing or stirring
Solution Approach 1:
The rennet injection system is segmented into multiple injectors, each with multiple openings positioned at different locations within the vat. This segmentation allows rennet to be delivered to multiple discrete locations simultaneously, reducing the time required for uniform distribution without requiring extensive mechanical mixing or stirring operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from single-point rennet delivery to multi-point spatial distribution by positioning injectors and openings in three-dimensional space within the vat. The openings are oriented in different directions (transverse and longitudinal) to create a dispersed delivery pattern across the vat contents, achieving rapid mixing through spatial distribution rather than relying solely on mechanical agitation.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple injectors with multiple openings are used, then the rennet distribution uniformity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The injection system is divided into multiple independent injectors, each containing multiple openings. This segmentation allows for precise control of rennet delivery to specific locations, achieving uniform distribution through coordinated action of individual injectors while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
Each injector and opening is positioned and oriented to deliver rennet to specific local areas within the vat. The openings are arranged to face different directions (transverse and longitudinal orientations) to create locally optimized delivery patterns that collectively achieve uniform distribution throughout the entire vat contents.
3Speed
If rennet is delivered to multiple discrete locations, then the mixing speed is increased, but the system requires precise positioning of injectors and openings
Solution Approach 1:
The injectors and openings are pre-positioned during system assembly at predetermined locations and orientations within the vat. This preliminary positioning ensures that when rennet is delivered, it is distributed to multiple discrete locations optimized for rapid mixing, eliminating the need for real-time adjustment and reducing the precision requirements during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system achieves rapid mixing by delivering rennet in multiple spatial dimensions simultaneously. The openings are oriented in transverse and longitudinal directions, creating a three-dimensional delivery pattern that disperses rennet throughout the vat contents quickly and uniformly without requiring extremely precise real-time positioning adjustments.
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AI summary
A rennet injection system is provided for use with food processing or other equipment that uses rennet as a processing ingredient. The rennet injection system includes at least one injector that has multiple openings for delivering rennet to multiple rennet delivery locations that are spaced apart from each other within the food processing or other equipment. The injector may include a nozzle with a middle bore and angled bores on opposing sides of the middle bore that face away from a direction that the middle bore faces.