Segmented Heated Plates for Rosin Press Extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rosin presses are limited in size due to the dimensions of their heat plates and face challenges in efficiently collecting the extracted rosin, which restricts the quantity and quality of the extraction process.
Innovation Solution
A rosin press design featuring a frame assembly with a pressing mechanism, split and heated male and female plates, a pressure distributor, and a collection system that includes parchment paper and mesh filter bags to facilitate even pressure distribution and efficient rosin collection, allowing for larger surface area extraction and improved rosin separation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the heat plates are made larger to increase extraction area, then the extraction capacity is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The heat plate is divided into multiple segments or sections that can be independently manufactured and then assembled together. This allows for larger overall heat plate area while keeping individual component complexity manageable. The segmented design enables modular construction where each segment can be optimized separately before being integrated into the complete extraction system.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating elements are nested within recesses or cavities in the heat plate structure, allowing the heating components to be embedded within the plate itself rather than being separate external elements. This nesting approach integrates multiple functions (structural support, heating, and potential pressure distribution) into a single unified component, reducing overall device complexity while enabling larger plate areas.
2Area of stationary object
If the heat plates are made larger to increase extraction area, then the extraction capacity is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the large heat plate into smaller, more manageable sections, each segment can be manufactured with standard precision tolerances. The assembly process then integrates these segments with controlled precision, achieving the required overall accuracy without demanding extreme manufacturing precision from individual large components. This segmentation approach makes large-scale heat plate production feasible with conventional manufacturing capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary assembly process or interface mechanism is introduced between the heat plate segments and other device components. This intermediary layer absorbs and compensates for minor dimensional variations and manufacturing tolerances, ensuring proper alignment and function without requiring ultra-precise manufacturing of each individual component. The intermediary elements act as buffers that maintain system performance despite variations in manufacturing precision.
3Device complexity
If traditional heat plates are used, then the structure is simple, but the rosin collection efficiency is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The heat plate structure is merged with rosin collection features, combining the heating function and rosin collection function into a single integrated component. Recesses, channels, or collection grooves are incorporated directly into the heat plate design, allowing rosin to be captured immediately during the heating and extraction process. This merging eliminates the need for separate collection systems, maintaining structural simplicity while dramatically improving rosin collection efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary collection mechanism is introduced between the heat plate and the final rosin storage container. This intermediary system includes collection channels, grooves, or transfer mechanisms that facilitate the smooth transition of rosin from the heat plate surface to the storage container. The intermediary elements mediate the rosin flow, preventing loss and ensuring efficient collection without requiring complex additional structures.
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 design enables efficient extraction of rosin with precise control over pressure and temperature, allowing for higher yields and better preservation of terpenes and quality, while also expanding the size of the heat plates for increased capacity.
Implementation Method 1
each of the male plate and female plate are heated with heating elements
Implementation Method 2
a pressing mechanism (e.g., hydraulic press, etc.)
Implementation Method 3
the female plate is attached with the heat block to reduce heat transfer between the female plate to the frame assembly
Data Source
AI summary
Described is a rosin press system for extracting rosin (oil) from plant material. The rosin press system includes a male plate with a male protrusion and a female plate formed to matingly receive the male protrusion. The plates can be heated such that when plant material is pressed between the plates, rosin is pressed from the plant material and allowed to drain from a drain hole positioned at the middle of the female plate.