GB2371767A - Dissolving materials by application of agitation and ultrasound - Google Patents

Dissolving materials by application of agitation and ultrasound Download PDF

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GB2371767A
GB2371767A GB0102642A GB0102642A GB2371767A GB 2371767 A GB2371767 A GB 2371767A GB 0102642 A GB0102642 A GB 0102642A GB 0102642 A GB0102642 A GB 0102642A GB 2371767 A GB2371767 A GB 2371767A
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Andrew Whitwell
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F31/00—Mixers with shaking, oscillating, or vibrating mechanisms
    • B01F31/20—Mixing the contents of independent containers, e.g. test tubes
    • B01F31/22—Mixing the contents of independent containers, e.g. test tubes with supporting means moving in a horizontal plane, e.g. describing an orbital path for moving the containers about an axis which intersects the receptacle axis at an angle
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F31/00—Mixers with shaking, oscillating, or vibrating mechanisms
    • B01F31/80—Mixing by means of high-frequency vibrations above one kHz, e.g. ultrasonic vibrations
    • B01F31/87—Mixing by means of high-frequency vibrations above one kHz, e.g. ultrasonic vibrations transmitting the vibratory energy by means of a fluid, e.g. by means of air shock waves
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F21/00—Dissolving

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Abstract

A device for dissolving materials comprises an orbital shaker and a bath having an ultrasonic transducer, in which a container holding the materials to be dissolved is held. Ultrasonic waves are transmitted to the container <I>via</I> the fluid in the bath. The device may further comprise a computer-controlled shaker and temperature control.

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Combined Vortex and Ultrasound Dissolution Device The invention relates to the requirement in scientific laboratories to dissolve materials in fluids.
Background Combining standard techniques for dissolving materials ensures that the process can be accomplished faster and more thoroughly.
An object of this invention is to combine orbital vortex shaking, such that the fluid used for dissolution is agitated, and ultrasound such that the material in the fluid is subject to disruption.
Essential Features The device consists of a position or number of positions adaptable and suitable for containers for fluids and solutions. The position or positions are such that they can be moved in an orbital fashion by a motor or motors and thus shake the containers and the contents of the containers. The position or positions are located such that the container or containers are suspended in a bath. The bath has an ultrasonic transducer allowing for ultrasound energy to be translated, via the bath liquid, into the suspended container. The purpose of the shake and introduction of the ultrasound energy being to affect the possible dissolution of the matter within the container or containers Important But Not Essential Features Preferably the orbital vortex shaker is computer controlled so that the fluid can swirl over the entire container walls and provide periods of suitably strong agitation. Preferably the ultrasound is introduced by way of holding the material to be dissolved and the fluid in a container within an ultrasound bath. Preferably the ultrasound bath is temperature controlled to enhance the effect of heat on dissolution or to minimise degradation of the material.
Description A stepper motor is attached to plate such that operation of the motor effects an orbital movement of the plate by means of an offset bearing. The plate also forms a rack that holds a laboratory flask containing fluid and material such that the flask is suspended within a water bath with attached ultrasound transducer. Upon driving the orbital shaker to swirl the fluid and energising the transducer there is quick and effective dissolution of the particulate matter in the flask. Accurate control of the orbital shake motor allows for minimal solvent to be used to dissolve dried particulate matter on the container walls by means of an energetic swirl.

Claims (5)

  1. CLAIMS 1. A Combined Vortex and Ultrasound Dissolution Device comprising a fluid and material for dissolution, a shaker and an ultrasound transducer.
  2. 2. A Combined Vortex and Ultrasound Dissolution Device as claimed in Claim 1 wherin the shaker comprises of a rack and bracket fixed to an offset bearing and motor.
  3. 3. A Combined Vortex and Ultrasound Dissolution Device as claimed in Claim 1 wherin the fluid and material for dissolution is held in a container or containers within an ultrasound bath.
  4. 4. A Combined Vortex and Ultrasound Dissolution Device as claimed in Claim 2 wherin the motor is electronically controlled so as to alter the movement variables for the best dissolution.
  5. 5. A Combined Vortex and Ultrasound Dissolution Device as claimed in Claim 3 wherin the fluid in the ultrasound bath is temperature controlled to effect the fastest dissolution with the minimum of material degradation.
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CN105289383A (en) * 2015-10-16 2016-02-03 珠海迪尔生物工程有限公司 Medical frequency conversion ultrasonic vortex oscillator device
WO2020007831A1 (en) * 2018-07-03 2020-01-09 Mühlbauer Technology Gmbh Apparatus for homogenizing resin formulations

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JPS62186928A (en) * 1986-02-13 1987-08-15 Mitsubishi Electric Corp Dissolving device
EP0609087A1 (en) * 1993-01-29 1994-08-03 Able Corporation Autoclave
US6001878A (en) * 1994-01-11 1999-12-14 Van Leeuwen; Paulus Aloisius Marie Method of treating disorders of the animal or human body by administering amino acids
US6124322A (en) * 1997-10-06 2000-09-26 Gruenenthal Gmbh Intravenous form of thalidomide for treating immunological diseases

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Cited By (3)

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CN105278375A (en) * 2015-10-16 2016-01-27 珠海迪尔生物工程有限公司 Intelligent automatic microbial detection device and method
CN105289383A (en) * 2015-10-16 2016-02-03 珠海迪尔生物工程有限公司 Medical frequency conversion ultrasonic vortex oscillator device
WO2020007831A1 (en) * 2018-07-03 2020-01-09 Mühlbauer Technology Gmbh Apparatus for homogenizing resin formulations

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