Rotary Screen Husk Separation with V-Shaped Perforations

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current seed and fruit husk separation technologies are inefficient, leading to increased costs, energy consumption, dust emission, noise, and obsolescence, with existing machines requiring frequent updates and occupying large spaces, while also failing to effectively separate small husks and producing lower quality products.

Innovation Solution

A mechanical procedure involving a splitting machine followed by a rotary screen with V-shaped perforations and a selection device with a corrugated slope and ramp to classify products based on friction coefficients, reducing energy consumption and improving product quality by efficiently separating husks from seeds or fruits.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If conventional separation machines are used, then husk separation is achieved, but energy consumption increases and equipment lifespan decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoidequipment lifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The separation process is divided into multiple stages with different screening mechanisms (rotating screens with varying mesh sizes, vibrating screens, gravity separation zones) to handle different sizes and densities of husk fragments systematically, reducing energy consumption at each stage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent varies screening parameters (mesh size, rotation speed, vibration frequency) across different sections of the machine to optimize separation efficiency while minimizing energy consumption and mechanical stress on components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Object-generated harmful factors

If conventional separation machines are used, then husk separation is achieved, but dust emission and noise increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedust emission and noiseVSAvoidseparation effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The machine divides the separation process into distinct zones (coarse screening, fine screening, gravity separation) to contain and control dust generation at specific locations, reducing overall dust emission and noise propagation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes the natural gravity and density differences of separated materials to guide their movement through the system, reducing the need for high-energy mechanical agitation that generates dust and noise

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Area of stationary object

If conventional separation machines are used, then separation is achieved, but space requirements and manufacturing costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespace requirementsVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs nested screening arrangements where finer screens are positioned within or alongside coarser screens, and multiple separation functions are integrated into shared structural frameworks, reducing the overall footprint and manufacturing complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

4Manufacturing precision

If conventional screening methods are used, then basic separation is achieved, but small husks are not effectively separated and product quality decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveseparation precisionVSAvoidscreening mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The screening system uses multiple screens with progressively finer mesh sizes arranged in sequence, with each screen targeting specific size ranges of husk fragments, ensuring complete separation while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different sections of the screening system are optimized for specific separation tasks (coarse husk removal, fine husk separation, dust extraction) with locally adapted screen mesh sizes and vibration characteristics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 mechanical procedure significantly reduces energy consumption, noise, and space requirements, enhances product quality, and extends the lifespan of equipment by improving husk separation efficiency and reducing dust emission, while maintaining high product quality.

Implementation Method 1

a first rotary screen (11), with a rotation means (19), an inlet (17) and an outlet (18), tubular, with perforations (12)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCentrifugal force: Centrifugal Force

Implementation Method 2

based on the friction coefficient of said products with the corrugated area

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Implementation Method 3

a slope (31) along which said products fall, with said slope ending in a curve (33) with a corrugated area (34)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGravity: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentEP3138416B1Procedure for separating the husk of seeds or fruit, screening device and selection device
Publication Date: 2020.10.14 INNO ALMOND FLY
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AI summary

Procedure for separating the husk from the seeds or fruit, screening device and selection device It comprises introducing the seeds or fruit in a splitting machine that hits said husk of the seeds or fruit, splitting it.