WO2022058626A1 - Procédé d'obtention de savon - Google Patents

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WO2022058626A1
WO2022058626A1 PCT/ES2020/070557 ES2020070557W WO2022058626A1 WO 2022058626 A1 WO2022058626 A1 WO 2022058626A1 ES 2020070557 W ES2020070557 W ES 2020070557W WO 2022058626 A1 WO2022058626 A1 WO 2022058626A1
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Javier Vidorreta Salillas
Mikel SANZ TOBARRA
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Soluciones Circulares De Navarra, S.L.
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D13/00—Making of soap or soap solutions in general; Apparatus therefor
    • C11D13/10—Mixing; Kneading

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  • the object of the present invention is a device for obtaining soap that allows the domestic manufacture of soap in a simple and systematic way, through a sequence of steps to be carried out by the user in his own home, without the need for prior knowledge in the field of saponification. .
  • the soap-making device object of the present invention also provides great safety for the user, who does not need to come into contact with caustic substances at any time.
  • the device for obtaining soap that is the object of the present invention is applicable in the field of the industry for the design, manufacture, marketing and operation of electrical appliances for domestic or hotel use, as well as in the field of the soap manufacturing industry.
  • the main processes in the usual manufacture of soap are: the collection of the essential materials for the manufacture (an oil of vegetable or animal origin, or tallow, and; an alkali or strong base, typically sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) or hydroxide potassium (potash)); the contribution of the oil or fat to a heated container; adding the alkali, while adding water to the mixture and stirring, and; There may also be a refinement and customization phase, where colorants and fragrances are added. Finally, it is allowed to cool and the reaction ends to obtain the final product.
  • an alkali or strong base typically sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) or hydroxide potassium (potash)
  • Patent ES2457716B1 a procedure for manufacturing ecological soap and a device for its execution are disclosed. In this case, it is the user who has to manually add water to the mixture and directly fill the bowls with the alkali.
  • application KR1020130125607A describes a soap-making apparatus that uses used cooking oil to make soap.
  • a first storage container includes used cooking oil supplied from outside; a second container includes caustic soda; all of this is united in a stirring part that receives the used cooking oil and the caustic soda, stirring and mixing them for a fixed time. Finally, the mixture is poured into a tray inside and left to rest.
  • the present invention refers to a device for obtaining soap, which allows simplifying and automating the processes necessary for obtaining soap, in such a way that it facilitates the obtaining of soap by any person in your own home safely.
  • the device for obtaining soap that is the object of the present invention comprises a body and a tray that is removable from the body of the device.
  • the tub is configured to hold oil (or any oil, grease or tallow from which soap can be made) accumulated by a user of the device.
  • the bowl comprises: some propellers connected to a shaft that includes a first gear configured to connect to a toothed ring located in the body of the device, where the propellers are configured to stir a mixture of the oil (and water added to the oil) and a product or substance reactive with the oil to produce a saponification reaction to obtain soap in a sealed and safe way; a heating element configured to heat, in the tank, the mixture of the oil (and water added to the oil) and a product or substance that reacts with the oil to produce a saponification reaction to obtain soap, and; electrodes configured to connect to connectors located in the body of the device.
  • the body of the device comprises: a first motor configured to transmit a turning movement to the propellers; a reactive product supply module configured to supply the reactive product with the oil to produce the saponification reaction to obtain soap; a water supply system configured to supply water from a water tank to the bucket, and; a control system configured to control the process of obtaining soap.
  • an appliance-type tool that facilitates the obtaining of both liquid and solid soap by any person (user) with complete safety in their own home, in an automated way, without the need for extensive knowledge of the chemistry of the saponification process.
  • the reactive product supply module comprises a compartment (or carousel) with at least one chamber configured to house the reactive product (preferably in capsule, sachet or tablet format, and preferably coated with a water-soluble material that isolates the reactive substance from contact with the user's hand, while allowing the reactive substance to be properly preserved until it is used in the process of obtaining soap).
  • the reactive product supply module is controlled by the control system to supply the reactive product to the bucket through a supply conduit at a certain moment throughout the soap production process.
  • the reactive product is added at a specific moment of the soap production process (for example, after an interval of time has elapsed since the beginning, thus guaranteeing that the oil has been heated thanks to the heating element or when a signal is received from a thermal switch that the oil (mixed with water) has reached a certain temperature).
  • control system is configured to act on a second motor configured to rotate the compartment (or carousel), making an outlet opening of the at least one chamber coincide with a slot that gives way to the duct contribution.
  • the reactive product is supplied by simply turning the compartment, letting the reactive product fall into the bucket when the outlet opening of the chamber coincides with the slot in the supply duct.
  • the compartment (or carousel) comprises two chambers, one chamber being configured to house the reactive product with the oil to produce the saponification reaction to obtain soap, and another chamber configured to house a mixture of substances for refining and personalizing the soap.
  • the device with the possibility of providing substances that allow the soap obtained to be personalized (for example, by means of dyes or perfumes, which give the soap the desired appearance and smell, in addition to physical qualities such as density, texture or viscosity).
  • the reactive product supply module comprises at least one position sensor configured to read a rotational position of the compartment (or carousel).
  • the rotational position of the compartment is controlled, making the outlet opening of the chamber containing the reactive product and/or of the chamber containing the refining and personalization substance coincide at the precise moment with the slot that gives way to the conduit for supplying the substance in question to the bucket.
  • the reactive product supply module comprises a sensor for the presence of the reactive product in the corresponding chamber of the compartment.
  • the presence sensor is connected to the control system.
  • the control system is configured to allow the soap production process to start only if it detects that there is a reactive product in the corresponding compartment chamber (or carousel).
  • This feature makes it possible to guarantee that the process for obtaining soap cannot be started (unsuccessfully, due to possible carelessness by the user) if the reactive product has not been introduced into the corresponding chamber of the compartment.
  • the two chambers have different shape conditions attached to each reagent capsule.
  • the above feature of the presence sensor is also preferably applied to the chamber containing the refinement and personalization substance.
  • the reactive product supply module comprises a lid and a lid opening sensor, in addition to some sealing gaskets that guarantee the correct seal.
  • the opening sensor is connected with the control system.
  • the control system is configured to allow the soap production process to start only if it detects that the lid is closed.
  • the reactive product supply module comprises the rotating compartment (or carousel)
  • this feature of preventing the start of the process if the lid is open prevents interference such as the possible introduction of the user's finger into a of the chambers in the compartment, and the possibility that the user's finger will be caught by the device when rotating the compartment (or carousel) or that splashes or gas escapes may occur.
  • the device comprises an oil volume meter configured to measure the volume of oil present in the basin.
  • the oil volume meter is connected with the control system.
  • the control system is configured to allow the soap production process to start only if it detects that the volume of oil present in the tank is between a minimum threshold and a maximum threshold.
  • This feature prevents the user from inadvertently starting the soap production process when the user has not put a sufficient amount of oil into the tub, or when the user has inadvertently put in an excessive amount of oil that It can give rise, for example, to the fact that during the rotating action of the propellers, the level of oil mixed with the water (and later with the reactive product) can rise too high, reaching the upper edge of the bucket.
  • the reaction is prevented from occurring in the undesired proportions of water and oil, which would be a problem for the correct dissolution of the reagent. It cannot be guaranteed that all the oil has been transformed, leaving traces in the final solution. Or the same with the reagent, possibly resulting in a dangerous mixture due to excess reagent.
  • the water supply system comprises a water volume sensor in the water tank.
  • the water volume sensor is connected to the control system.
  • the control system is configured to allow the soap production process to start only if it detects that the volume of water inside the water tank is above a predetermined minimum threshold. This prevents the process of obtaining soap from starting when the user has not introduced a sufficient quantity of water into the tank.
  • the water supply system comprises a pump, a water conduit, a water outlet nozzle and, optionally, a flow meter.
  • the flowmeter and the pump are connected to the control system.
  • the control system is configured to control the amount of water supplied to the bucket at each moment during the process of obtaining soap.
  • the water tank is removable from the body of the device.
  • the water supply system then comprises a seat valve configured to open when the water tank is inserted into the body of the device, allowing the passage of water from the water tank to the water conduit.
  • the device comprises a protection screen configured to seal the space between the bucket and the body of the device to prevent the escape of gases or splashes of the mixture from the bucket out of the device during the process of obtaining soap. .
  • This protection screen is configured as a continuation of the side wall or walls of the bowl, sealing the space located between the upper opening or mouth of the bowl and the body of the device in a watertight manner.
  • the protection screen is configured to be armed and disarmed by means of a pin that can be operated by the user once the tray has been positioned in the device.
  • the device comprises an arming sensor configured to detect whether the protection screen is armed or disarmed.
  • the arming sensor is connected to the control system.
  • the control system is configured to allow the soap production process to start only if it detects that the protection screen is armed.
  • the device comprises an anchor detector configured to detect whether the cuvette is anchored or inserted in the body of the device.
  • the anchor detector is connected to the control system.
  • the control system is configured to allow the soap production process to start only if it detects that the bucket is anchored to the body of the device.
  • the device comprises thermal detection means, such as a thermal probe or a thermal switch. It preferably comprises a thermal switch, configured to control the temperature of the mixture of the oil and the reactive product in the basin.
  • the thermal switch is connected to the control system.
  • the control system is configured to send an opening order to a first switch, disconnecting an electrical supply from the heating element, if it detects that the temperature of the mixture of the oil and the reactive product exceeds a predetermined upper threshold.
  • the soap-making device comprises a user interface (for example, a touch screen, and/or a screen together with one or more buttons and a possible loudspeaker).
  • a user interface for example, a touch screen, and/or a screen together with one or more buttons and a possible loudspeaker.
  • This user interface is configured to allow the user to select between different types of soap making processes (for example, it allows you to choose a process to make liquid soap or a process to end up making solid soap, which will involve different reactive products, different proportions of water, different times and/or temperatures). These types of processes can be automatically regulated by the device without the need to make any adjustments by the user.
  • the user interface is also configured to display information about the progress of the soap production process, including warnings in different ways such as color codes or sounds of possible errors in the process, insufficient water in the water tank, insufficient or excess of oil in the tank, or absence of reactive product (and/or refining and personalization substance) in the reactive product supply module.
  • the user is guaranteed to have control of the process of obtaining soap, and to be informed at all times of any event related to it.
  • the soap device comprises a Wi-Fi connectivity module that transmits the device information to other devices, such as a mobile phone.
  • a Wi-Fi connectivity module that transmits the device information to other devices, such as a mobile phone.
  • Figure 1 Shows a schematic view of a possible embodiment of the soap-making device, where the bucket is removed from the body of the device.
  • Figure 2a Shows a perspective view of the soap-making device of Figure 1, where the bucket appears inserted in the body of the device.
  • Figure 2b Shows a schematic sectional view of the soap-making device of Figure 2a.
  • Figure 3a Shows a perspective view of the device in Figure 2a, where the reactive product supply module appears.
  • Figure 3b Shows a detailed perspective view of the bottom of the compartment or carousel of the reactive product supply module of the device in Figure 3a, in which some parts of the device have been removed for better visualization.
  • Figure 3c Shows a perspective view in an upper detail of the soap-making device, where the upper part of the reactive product supply module is observed in detail, with the lid open, and in dashed lines its position below the Case.
  • Figure 4 Shows a view of the device of Figure 2a without some parts and with a sectional view of the casing, where the first motor, the toothed belt and the gears appear, including the toothed crown where the bucket fits.
  • Figure 5 Shows a view of the device of Figure 2a, where the connection pins of the body and the electrodes of the cuvette appear, which forms the heating system.
  • Figure 6 Shows a perspective view of the device of Figure 2a without some parts, where the water tank and the system for supplying water to the bucket appear.
  • Figure 7 Shows a sectional view of the bucket, where the lateral strip of transparent thermosetting polymer that marks the oil level and its elements can be seen.
  • Figure 8 Shows a bottom perspective view of the body, where the reactive material supply conduit and the slot through which the reagent is precipitated can be seen, which the protective screen hides in the rest of the Figures.
  • Figure 9a Shows a side view of the device without some parts, where a first group of sensors appears as well as the control system with the main module and the secondary module.
  • Figure 9b Shows another top view of the device, where the place where the cuvette is positioned as well as the upper part of the device with the lid closed can be seen.
  • the present invention relates, as mentioned above, to a device for obtaining soap.
  • the device comprises a body (100) and a bucket (200) or jug.
  • the bucket (200) is configured to house the oil, so that the user deposits in it the used oil coming from, among others, the surplus of used oil in the kitchen or oil from the canned food and, during the process of obtaining soap , also to house the other reactive components provided by the device to produce the soap.
  • the basin (200) also includes (see Figure 7), at its bottom, the set of propellers (201) configured to remove the oil mixed with the reactive products and with the water during the soap production process.
  • the propellers (201) are attached to a shaft (206) with a first gear (207) at its end, in such a way that when the bucket (200) is inserted into the body (100) of the device, the end of the shaft is inserted (206) in a gear ring (106) of the body (100) of the device.
  • the device comprises (see Figure 4) a first motor (101) configured to transmit the turning movement to the ring gear (106) by means of a toothed belt mechanism (110) connected to a second gear (111) of the first motor.
  • the device comprises a speed sensor (eg a hall sensor) configured to measure the turning speed of the first motor (101) to maintain proper control of the agitation by the propellers (201).
  • a speed sensor eg a hall sensor
  • the first motor (101) preferably comprises a power of 500 W or higher, together with a reducer that allows its operation in a range between 100 and 3000 rpm.
  • the bucket (200) also comprises (see Figure 7) at its bottom a heating element (202) (for example, a resistance welded to the base of the bucket (200)) configured to heat the mixture of oil and reagents to the suitable temperature for soap production (approximately 80 °C), so that heating occurs without direct contact with the liquid, achieving homogeneous heating by contact through the walls of the tank.
  • a heating element (202) for example, a resistance welded to the base of the bucket (200) configured to heat the mixture of oil and reagents to the suitable temperature for soap production (approximately 80 °C), so that heating occurs without direct contact with the liquid, achieving homogeneous heating by contact through the walls of the tank.
  • the bucket (200) is connected to connectors (103) located in the body (100) of the device, typically by inserting the electrodes (203) of the bucket (200) on the connectors (103).
  • electrical power is provided to the heating element (202), and to a first switch located in the bowl (200). This first switch is configured to allow and interrupt the flow of electrical current to the heating element (202).
  • the thermal switch preferably has an accuracy of ⁇ 1 °C in the range of 20 °C to 80 °C.
  • the temperature can be controlled by means of a temperature sensor for a more precise control of the reaction temperature.
  • the heating element (202) can be an electrical resistance, and can have a power equal to or greater than 300 W.
  • the device comprises a detector for anchoring the cuvette (200) to the body (100) of the device.
  • This anchor detector can be located in correspondence with the connectors (103), so that when the electrodes (203) of the tray (200) are inserted into the connectors (103), the anchor detector detects that the tray (200) has been anchored to the body (100). ) Of the device.
  • the bucket can be detected by the control system 107 by detecting whether or not the thermal switch is on.
  • the thermal switch is configured to measure the temperature in the basin 200 (preferably at the base or bottom of the basin 200) and send a trip/open signal when it detects that the temperature in the basin 200 exceeds a predetermined threshold.
  • the switch may be configured to turn off heating element 202 when the temperature is detected to rise above a threshold of 85°C, and it may be configured to return power to heating element 202 when temperature rises above a threshold of 85°C. the temperature of the cuvette (200) falls below 79 °C.
  • the device also comprises an oil volume meter (109), to measure the amount of oil present in the bucket (200).
  • This oil volume meter (109) may be a capacitive volume sensor. It is also contemplated that the correct positioning of the cuvette (200) can be detected through said capacitive volume sensor.
  • the device comprises (see Figure 3a, Figure 3b and Figure 3c) a reactive product supply module (104) to the cuvette (200).
  • the reactive product supply module (104) comprises a lid (104a), a compartment (104b) (or carousel) configured to contain one or more reactive products, a conduit (104c) for supplying the reactive product to the cuvette (200 ), a second motor (104d) (typically a DC motor or, for example, a stepper motor) configured to rotate the compartment (104b) (or carousel), at least one position sensor (104e) configured to read the rotational position of the compartment (104b), and an opening sensor (104f) configured to read an open and closed position of the lid (104a).
  • a second motor typically a DC motor or, for example, a stepper motor
  • Compartment 104b may have one or more chambers 104g.
  • Each chamber (104g) is configured to house a reactive product, for example, supplied in capsule or sachet format with an envelope, preferably water-soluble or fat-soluble.
  • Each chamber (104g) comprises an inlet opening (104h) to introduce the capsule or sachet of reactive product into the corresponding chamber (104g).
  • Each chamber (104g) also includes an outlet opening (104 ⁇ ) which, by rotating the compartment (104b) by means of the second motor (104d), is made to coincide in a certain position or angle of rotation of the compartment (104b) with a slot (104j) that gives way to the supply conduit (104c) and surrounded by a sealing gasket (104n), letting the capsule or sachet of reactive product fall into the bucket (200) in that position, through the conduit contribution (104c).
  • One chamber 104g of compartment 104b may comprise a first reagent, for example a strong base or alkali (eg caustic soda or potash), and another chamber 104g of compartment 104b may comprise a first reagent. to impart a perfume or color to the soap or other properties.
  • a first reagent for example a strong base or alkali (eg caustic soda or potash)
  • another chamber 104g of compartment 104b may comprise a first reagent. to impart a perfume or color to the soap or other properties.
  • the two chambers 104g have different shape conditions attached to each reagent capsule so that they cannot be mistakenly inserted into each other's compartment. According to a design form, they will be referenced by a symbol engraved on the opening of each cavity.
  • the compartment (104b) rotates 120° causing the precipitation of the reactive product capsule, undoing the turn afterwards to maintain total sealing. Subsequently, it makes another 120° turn in the opposite direction to the first, thus producing the precipitation of the capsule for personalizing the perfume and color of the resulting soap, then undoing the turn and ending up in the initial position.
  • the second motor 104d rotates the compartment 104b (or carousel) by means of an intermediate gear 104k which meshes with a toothed edge 1041 of the compartment 104b.
  • the opening sensor (104f) detects that the lid (104a) is open, the activation of the second motor (104d) is prevented and, therefore, the rotation of the compartment (104b) is blocked.
  • the reactive product supply module (104) optionally comprises a temperature sensor presence (104m) of the tablet or sachet of reactive product in each chamber (104g) of the compartment (104b).
  • the soap it is essential to add a quantity of water to the bucket (200) with the mixture of the oil and the reagents.
  • the amount of water to be supplied must be related to the amount of oil stored in the tank (200).
  • the device comprises (see Figure 6) a water supply system (105) to the bucket (200).
  • the water supply system (105) comprises a water tank (105a), a pump (105b) (for example, a solenoid pump), a water conduit (105c), a water outlet nozzle (105d), optionally a flow meter (105e), a seat valve (105f) and a volume sensor (105g) of water in the water tank (105a).
  • the water tank (105a) When the water tank (105a) is placed in its corresponding position in the body (100) of the device, the water tank (105a) exerts pressure on the seat valve (105f), which opens allowing the passage of Water.
  • the pump (105b) is configured to exert a depression in the water conduit (105c), thus forcing water from the water tank (105a), through the water conduit (105c) and through the nozzle (105d). towards the bucket (200).
  • the volume sensor (105g) is located in the body (100) of the device, and is configured to capture the magnetic field of a buoy provided with a magnet, the buoy being located in the water tank (105a).
  • the volume sensor 105g may be an optical, humidity or other sensor capable of detecting the volume of water inside the water tank 105a.
  • the device comprises a protection screen (113) configured to superiorly cover the space between the bowl (200) and the body (100) of the device.
  • the protection screen (113) is configured to be armed and disarmed by means of a pin (114).
  • Figure 2a shows the protection screen (113) in its armed position
  • Figure 1 shows the device with the protection screen (113) disassembled and the bucket (200) removed from the body (100) of the device. device.
  • the protection screen (113) is arranged as an extension of the wall or side walls of the tank (200), guaranteeing a tight seal and thus preventing gases detached from the saponification reaction inside the cuvette (200) come out to the outside and are inhaled by the user.
  • it has a custom-designed molded gasket with a specific lip-type geometry.
  • the device also comprises a protection screen arming sensor (113).
  • This arming sensor is configured to detect if the protection screen (113) is armed or disarmed.
  • the tray (200) can be easily inserted and extracted from the body (100) of the device.
  • the device comprises a control system (107). This is basically incorporated in a printed circuit controlled by a microprocessor.
  • the following elements of the device are connected to the control system (107): the level sensor (105g) of the water tank; the first motor (101) with its associated speed sensor; the heating element (202); the thermal switch; the water pump (105b); the protection screen arming sensor (113); the second motor (104d) to rotate the compartment (104b) of the reactive product supply module (104); the position sensors (104e) to detect the position or angle of rotation of the compartment (104b) or slider; the presence sensor (104m) of the tablet or sachet of reactive product in each chamber (104g) of the compartment (104b); the opening sensor (104f) of the lid (104a) of the reactive product supply module (104); a user interface (108), and; the oil volume meter (109) in the cup (200).
  • the control system (107) the level sensor (105g) of the water tank; the first motor (101) with its associated speed sensor; the heating element (202); the thermal switch; the water pump (105b); the protection screen arming sensor (113); the second motor (104d) to
  • the user interface (108) allows the user to select the type of duty cycle of the device, as well as, optionally, start and stop the duty cycle when desired.
  • the user interface (108) also allows viewing the operation and the possible error codes.
  • the user interface 108 is configured to display warnings and visual information through a screen built into the device, as well as optionally warnings and audible information through a speaker built into the device or light signals.
  • the user interface (108) comprises one or more buttons or pushbuttons that allow the user to select the type of duty cycle and other operating parameters of the device. These capacitive buttons or pushbuttons can be integrated into the user interface screen (108), in which case it is then a touch screen or interactive touch graphic display.
  • the control system (107) of the device is configured to allow the activation of the water pump (105b), only in the case of receiving a signal from the volume sensor (105g) indicating that the water level in the inside the water tank (105a) exceeds a certain threshold value, allowing to verify that there is enough water at the beginning of the process.
  • the control system (107) of the device is configured to allow the activation of the first motor (101), only in the case of receiving: by the thermal switch, a signal indicating that the bucket (200) has been inserted in the body (100) of the device; by the oil volume meter (109), a signal indicating that the volume of oil inside the bucket (200) is located between a minimum threshold and a maximum threshold, and; by the arming sensor, a signal indicating that the protection screen (113) is armed.
  • the control system (107) checks the volume of water in the water tank (105a). In case of exceeding the water threshold, the user receives a positive indicator, if the threshold is not exceeded, the user receives an alert and asks him to fill the water tank (105a). Therefore, at the beginning of a work cycle, the control system (107) of the device is configured to allow the activation of the first motor (101), only in the case of receiving water from the volume sensor (105g). in the water tank (105a) a signal indicating that the water level inside the water tank (105a) exceeds a certain threshold value.
  • the control module (107) is in charge of controlling the power of the different elements of the device.
  • This module (107) can be associated to two TRIACs, to a TRIAC and a Relay or simply to a relay for power control of the first motor (101) and the heating element (202) that, together with the speed sensor and the thermal switch, allow the device to be equipped with a double PID control of the process variables.
  • the device includes a controller to act on: the second motor (104d) to rotate the compartment (104b) of the reactive product supply module (104); a possible electrical blockage of the anchorage of the tray (200), and; a relay that activates the water pump (105b).
  • the module (107) can also control the readings of the position sensors (104e) being several sensors for the measurement of start and end positions, and in this way detect the position o angle of rotation of the compartment (104b) or slider, of the presence sensor (104m) of the tablet or sachet of reactive product in each chamber (104g) of the compartment (104b), of the volume sensor (105g) of water in the tank (105a), the protection screen arming sensor (113), the opening sensor (104f) of the cover (104a) of the reactive product supply module (104) and the oil volume meter (109 ).
  • the position sensors (104e) being several sensors for the measurement of start and end positions, and in this way detect the position o angle of rotation of the compartment (104b) or slider, of the presence sensor (104m) of the tablet or sachet of reactive product in each chamber (104g) of the compartment (104b), of the volume sensor (105g) of water in the tank (105a), the protection screen arming sensor (113), the opening sensor (104f) of the
  • the microcontroller of the electronic module (107) includes a hardware code execution monitor (watchdog) to reset the firmware of the different elements connected to it in the event of a code execution failure.
  • control module (107) will include a serial communication port to be able to connect with a USB or WiFi communication module and/or with a graphical user interface module depending on the user interface (108) used, of the capacitive buttons and RGB LEDs or graphic touch screen, which may be different for different models of the device. Also the choice depends on the desired wireless connectivity with other devices. In this way, through the WiFi module, it would be possible to control the device through the use of an App.
  • the microprocessor of the Sbits microprocessor/microcontroller module (107).
  • Firmware is stored in flash memory and can be updated via serial communication.
  • This firmware stored in memory in the module (107) includes at a first level the routines to periodically calculate the temperature of the mixture in the bowl (200) and the speed of rotation of the first motor (101), as well as to update the position of the compartment (104b) or carousel, verify the presence of the capsules, pills or sachets of reactive product in each chamber (104g) of the compartment (104b), the level of water in the water tank, the amount of water added to the mixture, the position of the lid (104a) of the compartment (104b) of the capsules/sachets/tablets and the anchoring/blocking of the bucket (200), the level of oil in the bucket (200), to detect the pulsations of the user in the user interface (108) and to turn on the audible and/or light indicators of the user interface (108).
  • the module has the following functions: dosing the volume of water to the bucket (200) from the tank (105a); dropping one of the selected capsules/tablets/sachets of reagents into the bucket (200); control the temperature of the mixture inside the bucket (200), and; control the mixing speed.
  • the third level of the firmware includes the routines to calculate the times of the work cycle or program and the amount of water to add based on the program selected by the user, as well as to keep track of the time elapsed in each phase of the work cycle. and the status of detectors/sensors/probes/meters to ensure safety throughout each stage of the work cycle.
  • this part of the firmware incorporates the management and storage of the device status variables and of the possible alarms and faults detected. It also optionally includes the communication routines necessary for wireless communication with other possible user interface devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.).
  • the volume of oil in the basin (200) should be measured in two phases.
  • the user himself must visually monitor the volume of the oil. While the user pours the oil into the bucket (200), through a lateral strip (208) of transparent thermosetting polymer, the user will be able to observe the height of the liquid (the level of oil reached inside the bucket (200)). When the oil reaches the level indicated for the type of cycle to be carried out (liquid soap or bar soap), the user must stop pouring oil.
  • the tray (200) has at least one mark for the height of the liquid that marks the ideal volume for the manufacture of, for example, each type of soap.
  • the second phase of reading happens after placing the cuvette (200) in the device and activating the ignition.
  • the oil volume meter (109) (typically a capacitive sensor) is aligned to the polymer strip placed on the wall on which the tray (200) rests.
  • the oil volume meter (109) captures the volume of oil and, preferably, the variation in volume after the discharge of water.
  • the polymer strip preferably has an optimal width for viewing the content.
  • the reading of the oil volume meter (109) allows knowing if the oil volume is correct for the soap manufacturing process. This allows checking that the oil level is suitable for the type of soap to be obtained, which will have been previously selected by the user on the user interface (108). If it is not in this range, the device sends an error message through the user interface (108) so that the user readjusts the amount of oil. If it is by default, completing with more oil when you have it. And if it is due to excess, removing the bucket (200) and pouring the excess into another container.
  • the oil volume meter (109) in the sump (200) measures the oil level for confirm that the amount of oil is sufficient while the volume sensor 105g of water in the tank 105a (preferably also a capacitive type sensor) does the same with the water level.
  • the oil volume meter (109) can check that the liquid volume is correct at the beginning of the process and/or once the mixture is taking place.
  • the presence sensor(s) (104m) of the tablet or sachet of reactive product in each chamber (104g) of the compartment (104b), as well as the opening sensor (104f) (preferably a Hall sensor-type magnetic sensor) of the cover (104a) of the compartment (104b) of the reactive product supply module (104) are typically photocell-type sensors (although they could be capacitive sensors or pressure-actuated limit switches). These sensors (104m, 104f) ensure the existence of a tablet in the chambers (104g) of the compartment (104b) or carousel, and register if light enters them in order to identify if the lid (104a) is closed.
  • the opening sensor (104f) of the cover (104a), as well as the arming sensor of the protection screen (113) are arranged to ensure that the protection screen (113) and the cover (104a) of the supply module of reactive product (104) are closed before starting the operation of the device.
  • the remaining sensors ensure correct operation of the device and send information to the control system (107) for monitoring.
  • capsules tablets or bags (hereinafter, capsules) to be inserted into the different chambers (104g) of the compartment (104b) or carousel of the reactive product supply module (104), these capsules can be: a capsule of reactive product to produce the saponification reaction, and; a refining capsule and customization of the soapy product.
  • this is the tablet used in the saponification phase of the corresponding operating cycle of the device.
  • This capsule contains the reactive elements for the saponification reaction that turns the oil into soap. Its main component is a strong base, such as potassium or sodium hydroxide, which are used to obtain liquid or bar soap, respectively.
  • the reactive product may be composed of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, which are caustic compounds that can cause burns on contact with the skin. For this reason, it is necessary for this compound to be covered with a protective medium that, while preventing contact with the user, protects the basic compound from being deactivated by the effect of atmospheric components such as CO2. This coating must be soluble in the reaction mixture, and must be compatible with the chemical reagents it contains. In this way, the user will be able to touch the capsule with his hand, without the need for any additional protection and keep it safely in normal environmental conditions.
  • the capsule for refining and personalizing the soap product can comprise three main components: an acid reagent that is used to neutralize the essential product; fragrance, and; dyes. These last two components are used to modify the color and smell of the soap. There are also optionally other substances that modify the physical properties such as the texture, density or viscosity of the final product.
  • the refining or personalization capsule can be compartmentalized to prevent the different elements from mixing, which at least in part can be in a liquid state since mixing is carried out at lower revolutions to avoid foam formation.
  • the reactive product capsule and/or the refining capsule can incorporate adjuvant compounds that increase the stability of the final product, such as, for example, surfactants and/or binders and/or water hardness correctors.
  • adjuvant compounds that increase the stability of the final product, such as, for example, surfactants and/or binders and/or water hardness correctors.
  • the bowl (200) includes an accessory to filter (210) the impurities in the oil introduced by the user.
  • This accessory can be a kind of filter or strainer, which can be removed and washed independently of the bucket (200).
  • said filter accessory (210) can incorporate a paper-type filter that filters not only by particle size but also by chemical composition, thus avoiding substances that may be present in the used oil and are not desired.
  • This special paper filter is itself known.
  • the bucket (200) has an ergonomic handle for comfortable handling by the user and, optionally, a top cover (205) in the filtering piece that is mechanically actuated with the thumb of the hand holding the bucket. own handle.
  • the device can incorporate a pH sensor to measure the pH level of the soapy product obtained once the cycle has finished, ensuring that the soapy product obtained has a suitable pH level for handling by the user. If the pH result was not optimal, the device would try to solve it and if not possible, it would issue an alert to discard the result.
  • a color pH indicator could optionally be used, so that the resulting product has the color of the indicator so that the user can ensure that the final pH is correct.
  • the control system (107) is prepared for its connectivity with external devices, thus integrating itself in an IoT system, and in a BigData and artificial intelligence environment.
  • the user interface (108) presents an intuitive and friendly handling, giving the user information about the work cycle and all the variables related to it at all times.
  • the user interface could identify different icons associated with different variables in which a series of LEDs light them up green if the process is running correctly and red if there is some kind of incident.
  • the actual saponification reaction occurs in which the transformation of the oil stored in the tank (200) into soap is carried out.
  • This phase can be subdivided into the following stages:
  • the saponification product capsule is poured through the reactive product supply module (104).
  • the agitation system (propellers 201) is started at a speed of typically 1500 rpm (approximately) while heating is started (may be 80-85°C approximately) for approximately one hour.
  • the mixture can reach a temperature of 80-85°C in approximately 5 minutes.
  • the objective of this saponification phase is to mix water and oil in order to obtain a stable emulsion in which the saponification reaction takes place, properly and completely dissolving the reagent, which is normally solid. For this it is required stirring at high speed and at high temperature (around approximately 80-85 °C) for approximately one hour. In this phase, less water is used to achieve a high concentration of basic reagent (resulting in a very high pH), thus trying to maximize the conversion of residual oil and avoiding its existence in the final product. During this stage, a high-viscosity product is obtained which, due to the effect of centrifugal force, tends to accumulate on the walls of the bowl (200).
  • This effect is influenced by the shape and the relationship between the diameters of the propellers (201) and the interior of the bucket (200). For this reason, the propellers (201) inside the bucket (200) have a diameter relationship with the bucket to favor the shear stress in the mixing and the hydrodynamics of the reaction, phagocytizing the liquid towards the propellers in order to avoid the accumulation on the walls and a mixture not completely homogeneous.
  • the tank (200) is preferably made of a chemically compatible material, or coated with it, with the demanding conditions set by the reaction mixture in the saponification phase.
  • the process of refining the properties of the soap resulting from the saponification phase occurs by neutralizing the excess caustic reagent.
  • this phase it is possible to personalize the fragrance, color, texture, density... of the product to suit the user, who will be able to choose between different capsules that will be distinguished by their final characteristics.
  • This phase can be subdivided into the following stages:
  • the refining and personalization capsule which has a water-soluble wrapper, is automatically poured through the device at a certain moment of the reaction.
  • the main objective of this phase is to ensure that the final product is stable, to the liking of the user and safe for use.
  • the mixture obtained in the previous stage is stirred at low speed (less than the agitation of the saponification phase, for example, about 500 rpm) for the necessary time, with the reagents of the refining capsule and customization and the amount of water necessary to achieve a chemically stable material with a pH value compatible with its safe handling by the user.
  • the process allows reaching the adequate viscosity and final appearance. At this point it is important not to generate a high volume of foam.
  • the final result is a viscous liquid product that is poured into a specific container for storage (bottle or mold).
  • liquid soap In the case of liquid soap, the product will be ready to use after finishing the refining and customization stage.
  • the product will be ready to use after the curing process, which can take days for the soap to reach a suitable pH for use (up to approximately 40 days).

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'obtention de savon qui comprend un corps (100) et un réceptacle (200) extractible du corps (100); le réservoir (200) est configuré pour abriter l'huile accumulée par un utilisateur et comprend des hélices (201); un élément chauffant (202) et des électrodes (203) ainsi qu'un visualisateur de niveau. Le corps (100) du dispositif comprend un premier moteur (101) configuré pour transmettre un mouvement de rotation aux hélices (201); un module de fourniture de produit réactif (104) configuré pour fournir la substance réactive avec l'huile pour produire la réaction de saponification pour obtenir du savon; un système de fourniture d'eau (105) configuré pour fournir de l'eau depuis un réservoir d'eau (105a) au réceptacle (200), et un système de contrôle (107) configuré pour contrôler, au moyen de capteurs, le processus d'obtention de savon.
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