PT106338A - AUTOMATIC DEVICE FOR CONTAINER STERILIZATION AND MIX EXECUTION - Google Patents

Abstract

THE AUTOMATIC CONTAINER STERILIZATION AND MIXTURE STERILIZATION DEVICE CONSISTS OF EQUIPMENT THAT ALLOWS TO DOSE AND MIX A SOLID WITH A LIQUID, AUTOMATICALLY, THE MIX IS DEPOSITED IN A STERILIZED CONTAINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS DEFINED BY THE ENTITIES THAT REGULATE THE SECTOR. Four main features, the sterilization of mixing reservoirs, the mixing of a solid product with a liquid, controlled leakage of the mixture into the interior of the sterilized container and the thermoaccumulation in the base of the container so as to maintain the mixing at the temperature INTENDED, FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. ALL OF THE FUNCTIONALITIES ARE PERFORMED SEQUENTIALLY AND FULLY AUTOMATIC, DISPENSING THE INTERVENTION OF THE USER DURING THE PROCESS. THE EQUIPMENT CONSISTS OF FIVE FUNCTIONAL MODULES: THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE, THE LIQUID RESERVOIR, THE SOLID RESERVOIR, THE STERILIZATION MODULE AND CONTROL PANEL. THE MAIN POTENTIAL OF THIS INVENTION IS THE AUTONOMOUS OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT AND THE FORM AS THE FUNCTIONAL MODULES INTERACTION BETWEEN YOU.

Description

DESCRIPTION " Automatic device for container sterilization and blending execution "

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention will allow efficiency and effectiveness gains, and can be a comprehensive solution for all social classes, kindergartens, day care centers and institutions geared towards accommodating children, the elderly or those with physical and psychological disabilities, for their autonomy, reliability flexibility of use. On the other hand, this invention can provide a very important aid to the blind, due to the fact that it is programmable and to emit sound signals at the end of each cycle, allowing them greater independence.

State of the art of the invention

A research was carried out into the state of the art of the invention, of which we highlight the following documents: • (Dl) DE 2316403 - discloses an apparatus for the preparation of infant milk containing a mixing supply tank and a rotary stirring system in the However, the performance of the mixture must be carried out in a controlled manner and at a certain temperature; 1/11 • (D2) W02007021110 - discloses a water mixing device with powdered milk, stored in independent tanks, for use when the mixing knob is engaged. The water is preheated inside the tank, where there is a temperature sensor, monitored on the front control panel. On the other hand, this device also allows controlling the amount of powdered milk that will be used, using a dispenser; • (D3) W02007 / 135608 - In this type of procedure, in addition to performing the mixing of water at a certain temperature with powdered milk, sterilization is also a procedure that must be considered, as discussed in D3, where a a water sterilization device which, after being heated, is passed to a cooling device in order to obtain the ideal temperature of the mixture; • (D4) W02005120313 - In order for the procedure for preparing a baby milk bottle to be reliable, it is necessary to ensure the sterilization of the receiving vessel. In addition to the sterilization of the water, in the equipment it is beneficial to consider a sterilization device, as shown in D3, where it is considered a device which, in addition to incorporating a mixing mechanism, also contemplates a sterilization chamber, using steam to sterilize the containers. This device still allows to be modified, so as to allow the simultaneous / parallel filling of several containers; 2/11 • (D5) US2010 / 0326285 - discloses an equipment which, although it does not have a sterilization system, presents an innovation compared to existing ones, since it allows a controlled heating / cooling of the water, through the incorporation of a timer , making it possible to obtain a bottle of milk at the appropriate temperature, in a short time.

Sterilization equipment for bottles / teats that allow the mixing of powdered milk into water, perform the process of sterilization and mixing in independent phases, which involves the intervention of the user. That is, after sterilization of the bottle and teat, the user has to move the bottle to filling zone. In this regard, the present invention provides a self-sufficient and controlled solution for the performance of a mixture by depositing it in a sterile vessel in accordance with standards defined by the sector regulators.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The development of this equipment is intended to provide an apparatus which allows, in a completely automatic way, to sterilize a vessel and to effect a mixture according to the needs of the user, taking into account the ideal conditions of execution of the mixture or the without the user having to interfere in the process. The equipment consists of five functional elements: the support structure, the liquid reservoir, the solids reservoir, the sterilization module and the control panel. The support structure has innovative aspects, namely, in relation to its interface characteristics between the sterilization module and liquid storage reservoir modules with solids. The liquid reservoir serves as feeder to the sterilization and leakage module, necessitating two separate discharges. The control panel allows the user to timer the start of the processing cycle as well as to adjust the final temperature of the mix, if not to maintain the ideal conditions, predefined by the suppliers of the solid products. The equipment processing cycle is initiated when the sterilizing module is started to sterilize the vessel which will store the mixture. The movement of the container, from the sterilization zone to the pouring zone, where the mixing and casting is carried out, finally emits an end-of-cycle sound signal, so that the user is informed that the cycle has ended.

One of the features of this equipment consists of the integration of a timer that allows the user to define in advance, when he wants the equipment to start the process, allowing to program up to 3 cycle starts, without having to interact with the equipment, just have to collect the final result (container with mixture inside, under the conditions pre-defined by the user or Standard) Its portability is another of its characteristics, since it allows to be easily transported, due to its dimensions. 4/11

Description of Figures

Description of reference numbers: (1) module for the storage of the liquid; (2) equipment structure; (3) modulus for solid storage; (4) control panel; (5) module for sterilization and filling; (6) sealing cap of the storage vessel; (7) water storage container; (8) sealing cap of the storage container; is equal to (6) (9) solid storage vessel; (10) dispenser of the solid material; (11) the metering drive motor (10); (12) mixing the solid with the liquid; (13) outer limiter of the sterilization chamber; (14) separator of the three sterilization and casting zones; (15) holding the container (16); (16) which container is to receive the mixture; (17) securing support complementary accessories to the container (9); (18) liquid flow grid; (19) drained liquid reservoir and thermo accumulation device; (20) equipment support structure; (21) pump for handling liquids stored; (22) liquid heating boiler; (23) thermal dissipation basis; (24) user interaction panel; (25) power button for the manual mode of the equipment; 5/11 (26) power button of the machine's default mode; (27) option validation button; (28) equipment on / off button; (29) decremental drive button; (30) incremental drive button.

Figure 1: Schematic representation of the equipment. In which (1) represents the liquid storage module, (2) represents the equipment structure, (3) represents the solid storage module, (4) represents the control panel, (5) represents 0 module for sterilization and filling.

Figure 2: Schematic representation of the liquid storage module. In which, (6) represents the sealing cap of the storage vessel, (7) represents the storage vessel of the water.

Figure 3: Schematic representation of the solid storage module. In which, (8) represents the sealing cap of the storage vessel, (9) represents the storage vessel of the solid, (10) represents the doser of the solid material, (11) represents the dosing drive motor, ) represents the solder mixer with the liquid.

Figure 4: Schematic representation of the sterilization and leakage module. In which, (13) represents the outer limiter of the sterilization chamber, (14) represents the separator of the sterilization and pouring zones, (15) represents the fixing support of the container receiving the mixture, (16) represents the container (18) represents the liquid storage vessel (19), the liquid reservoir (19) represents the liquid reservoir which has been drained and the thermo-device accumulation.

Figure 5: Schematic representation of the equipment structure. In which, 20 represents the support structure of the apparatus, 21 represents a pump for moving the stored liquids, 22 represents the liquid heating boiler, 23 represents the basis for thermal dissipation.

Figure 6: Schematic representation of the control panel. In which, 24 represents the user interaction panel, 25 represents the manual mode drive button of the equipment, 26 represents the device's predefined mode drive button, 27 (28) represents the on / off button of the equipment, (29) represents the decrement drive button, (30) represents the incremental drive button.

Detailed Description of the Invention The equipment shown is composed of 5 main operating modules, (1) the module for the storage of the liquid, (2) the structure of the equipment, (3) the module for the storage of the solid, (4) the control panel, (5) the module for sterilization and filling. The liquid storage module (1) has the function of storing the liquid to be used in the mixing in a watertight container composed of a sealing cap of the storage container (6) and a storage container (7). This module is divided into two zones in order to allow the water used for the sterilization process to be independent of the liquid that will be used for mixing.

In order to make a mixture, the solid storage module (3), composed of a sealing cap (8), a solid storage container, was incorporated. For the mixing to be controlled, a doser of the solid material (10) driven by a motor (11) is added which by direct transmission promotes the movement of the dispenser, allowing selection of the desired amount of solids. After controlling for the quantities that will give rise to the mixture, a mixing device 12 is coupled which allows the liquid to be bonded to the solid, promoting mixing. In addition to mixing, this device allows pouring of the mixture into the vessel which will be used to store the preparation. The storage and discharge zone of the solid can not be in contact with water or water vapor in order to avoid formation of paste which could cause problems in the equipment. The transfer of the solid from the storage vessel to the receiving vessel of the mixture is done only by the action of gravity, whereupon the vessel of the solid has been defined above the filling zone. The base of the solid reservoir has a slope so as to ensure that no solid waste is left in its bottom. The movement of the powder is made in a rotating way, through the aid of blades, thus giving rise to sections. It has also incorporated a limiter, which ensures that the volume of powder that is in the section is what is intended. The section prior to the section in the flow zone for the mixing vessel must always have solid material. The part that is sectioned with the doses is fitted directly on the motor shaft so that the transmission of the rotation movement is direct. The sterilization module 5 has been incorporated into this apparatus to ensure that the containers used to store the mixture are sterilized. It is composed of an outer sterilization chamber limiter 13, a separator of the sterilization and leakage zones 14, a container fixing support for receiving the mixture 15, in order to allow the use of three mixing containers (16) at the same time. Considering that the storage vessel of the mixture may have complementary accessories which also need to be sterilized, a fixing bracket (17) has been incorporated so that it can pass through the processing cycle without damaging the equipment. The mode of sterilization used in this equipment is processed using water vapor. For this purpose, a liquid flow grid (18) has been considered, so that the water required for sterilization is stored in a reservoir (19). This reservoir has incorporated a heat accumulation system so as to allow the mixture to be maintained at a temperature above room temperature for a period of time.

In order for the process to proceed efficiently, it was considered that the sterilization zone is closed, so that there is no contamination of the surrounding atmosphere to the system. The sterilization booth must not be in contact with the dosing module of the solid, in order to avoid the formation of paste in the zone of sliding of the solid. In order to minimize energy consumption, the equipment will sterilize as many containers as possible, in this case 2. Since the 2nd container, which is already sterilized, is waiting inside the sterilization booth, in case the user wishes to fill 2 containers in a row, only performs one sterilization cycle in each cycle. The rotational movement of the sterilization module to the filling module is done by direct transmission of movement between the motor and the carrier of the containers. Therefore, the support of the containers will have a zone of direct coupling with the shaft of the motor, promoting the movement.

All of these modules are attached to a structure 2, comprising a support structure of the equipment 20, a pump for moving the stored liquid 21, a liquid heating boiler 22 and a thermal dissipation base (23).

Application examples The present invention is applicable to the market of express devices directed to all places where there are children who need to be fed by bottle. In this way, the production of an easily accessible, economically accessible equipment must be valued so that it is a technological product easily penetrated in the market. In a global context, this equipment will allow for efficiency and effectiveness gains, and can be a comprehensive 10/11 solution for all social classes, crèches, nurseries and child-friendly institutions, due to their characteristics of autonomy and low production costs.

Leiria, May 24, 2013 11/11

Claims (1)

An automatic container sterilization and blending apparatus characterized in that it is composed of: a. A module for storing the liquid (1) divided into two zones and which comprises a sealed container composed of a sealing cap of the storage container (6) and a storage container (7); B. (2) comprising a support structure of the apparatus (20), a pump for moving the stored liquid (21), a liquid heating boiler (22) and a thermal dissipation base (23); W. (3), comprising a sealing cap (8) and a solid storage vessel (9) which is situated above the filling zone, has a sloping base and has a limiter (13) attached to it. ); d. control panel (4); and. (5) comprising an outer sterilization chamber limiter (13), a sterilization and leakage zone separator (14), a container holding holder for receiving the mixture (15), three containers (16), fixing bracket (17), liquid flow path (18), which stores the water required for sterilization in the reservoir (19), which has incorporated a thermo accumulation system. Leiria, May 24, 2013 1/1