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    • 专利摘要:
    Device for spherification of a liquid comprising: a first storage tank of a first liquid; a spherification tank for storing a second liquid arranged in such a way that the second liquid defines a level of the second liquid in the spherification tank; a first liquid dosing device from the first reservoir in the spherification reservoir; a device for extracting the spheres generated in the spherification tank as a consequence of the dosage; wherein the extraction device comprises an endless screw located in the spherification tank, the worm being arranged inclined with respect to said level, and motor means for turning the screw. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
    公开号:ES2676667A1
    申请号:ES201631680
    申请日:2016-12-23
    公开日:2018-07-23
    发明作者:Kimi RIDAURA AYATS
    申请人:Kimi RIDAURA AYATS；
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    专利说明:

    Device for spherification of a liquid
    The present invention relates to a device for producing edible spheres from liquids. The device allows to perform the inverse or direct spherification procedure at the domestic level.
    The prior art prior to this patent does not contemplate any domestic apparatus for reverse spherification, since the only way contemplated is through the manual or industrial process.
    The spherification technique is basically used in the culinary field, although it is also used in cosmetics and pharmacy. This can be defined as the creation of a solid membrane that contains a liquid within it.
    Spherification can be divided into two types, direct spherification and reverse spherification. In direct spherification, the sphere is produced by gelation from the outside to the inside, so that the spheres formed can end up being constituted exclusively by gel. In reverse spherification the process of gelling the liquid occurs outwardly so that an outer layer of gel is formed that occludes liquid inside.
    The formation of spheres is based on the contact between a calcium salt and alginate. In reverse spherification, the calcium salt is contained in the liquid to be spherified and the alginate in water in which that liquid is immersed with the calcium salt.
    In order to perform spherification of the inverse type it is necessary that the starting liquid contains calcium ions (for example, by the addition of calcium chloride) which, when reacted with alginate mixed in water, will form spherifications. It may therefore be necessary to add these salts in both the liquid to be spherified and in the water. If the starting liquid to be spherified already contains calcium, it is not necessary to add a calcium salt to it.
    Variables that affect the process and the final result are the thickness of the liquid and the pH of the mixture.
    The device of the present invention allows the technique of reverse spherification to be carried out domestically.
    The device for achieving spherification will comprise in a first container that can contain, for example, the starting liquid that we want to spherify and spherification deposit for spherification formation. It can also comprise an auxiliary container with feed water.
    More specifically, the present invention discloses a device for spherification of a liquid comprising:
    -a first storage tank of a first liquid,-a second storage tank for a second liquid arranged in such a way that a dripper or
    Inlet funnel defines a level of the second liquid in the spherification tank,-a first liquid dosing device from the first tank in the spherification tank,-a device for extracting the spheres generated in the spherification tank as a result of thedosage,
    wherein the extraction device comprises an endless thyme located in the spherification tank,the endless thyme being disposed inclined with respect to said level, and rotating motor means ofscrew.
    The inclined worm allows the automatic extraction of the spheres with an absolute control of the time ofreaction and without damaging the spheres. The worm blade pulls the spheres in formation until they are carriedabove the level of the liquid in the spherification tank.
    The basic configuration of the invention is valid for direct and / or reverse spherification.
    Preferably, the worm comprises a receiving element with a concave recess for receivinginside the first liquid.
    Preferably, the receiving element is arranged parallel to the level of the liquid when it is placed in thevertical of said first liquid dosing device. This ensures a correctreception of the liquid to be spherified on the reception surface.
    Advantageously, the receiving element is arranged fixed to the worm, without the possibility of movementRegarding this one.
    More preferably, the receiving element is fixed to the central axis of the worm.
    In a particularly preferred embodiment, the device further comprises:
    -a first liquid dosing pump,-a head located in the first tank has a system of dosers of calcium salts, thickenersand stabilizers,-a powder alginate dosing system connected to the second tank.
    Preferably, the first liquid dosing pump is located in the outlet duct of the first reservoir.
    More preferably, the powder alginate dosing system comprises a hopper, an endless screw and aCapacitive sensor.
    You can have a pH probe and a bypass whose opening is controlled by the pH probe at the exitof the first deposit. For example, a pH sensor is placed between the first tank and the spherification tankof the first liquid and a return bypass to the first tank with a control valve by said sensorpH
    An alginate or dosing system for alginate can be arranged in the water tank, while in the first tank there is a head of multiple dosers. These may dose, for example, calcium chloride, calcium gluconate and sodium citrate (both to stabilize the pH), Xantana gum (to achieve the ideal thickness) and another dispenser can be arranged to add a food stabilizer if necessary.
    When reference is made to the starting liquid or first liquid in the present invention, this may be any liquid. In the case that the liquid is food, this can be, for example, fruit juices, wine, alcoholic beverages, sauces, creams, etc.
    The initial deposits of both water and the liquid to be spherified may comprise magnetic stirrers.
    The addition of thickeners facilitates the formation of spheres in some starting liquids.
    For better understanding, some drawings of an embodiment of the apparatus object of the present invention are attached by way of explanatory but not limitative example.
    Figure 1 is a schematic view of the elements of an embodiment of a device according to the present invention, in which the internal parts of the different elements have been represented.
    Figure 2 is a detailed view of the first deposit or initial deposit of product to be spherified.
    Figure 3 is a detailed view of the water tank with a dispenser.
    Figure 4 is a side sectional view of the dispenser of the tank of Figure 3.
    Figure 5 is a detailed view of the mixing tank with worm for extraction of formed spheres.
    Figure 6 is a top plan view of the dosing head comprised in the first tank of Figures 1 and 2.
    In the example shown, operation will be explained in the case of reverse spherification. In the case of direct spherification, the content and / or arrangement of the dispensers must be varied, the rest of the device being identical.
    The spherifying apparatus shown in the figures comprises a water tank -2-or second tank and a first tank -1-. In addition, it comprises a formation tank or spherification tank -3-, in which the spherification occurs.
    In the case of reverse spherification, water is introduced into the water tank -2-and the liquid that we want to spherify in the first tank -1-. Such deposits -1-and -2-are removable and easily washable.
    The agitation system for the water tank with alginate and the liquid to be spherified with the remaining salts comprises magnetic stirrers -1c-and -2b-.
    Once the liquid to be spherified has been introduced, the relevant program (selected recipe book) will be introduced through the device controller. The domestic spherifying apparatus will dose the estimated weight of each component (according to recipe), both of calcium chloride and thickener, and the correct ratio of pH compensators by means of the -5a-powder dosing head. These amounts and relationships may be previously introduced per program. It is also possible to give the option for the device to dose until the data is obtained, for example, correct pH, since it will be the most sensitive part to take into account.
    The first reservoir or container -1- comprises a head -5a- with five dosing nozzles -8- (figure 6) that are dosed by electronically regulated worm screw. Two dosers are dedicated to pH balancers, another for the thickener, another for calcium chloride, and another provides the option of adding a food stabilizer for some recipes.
    In the second tank -2-, that of water, the apparatus will dose the alginate in the necessary proportion by means of the -4-alginate dispenser.
    The -4-alginate dispenser comprises an endless screw or endless feeder -4c-, the regulation being carried out by means of the number of turns of this one, with the grammage of each lap calibrated and programmed.
    In the first tank -1-and in the water tank -2-, there are two spring valves -1b-and -2a-, one for each container, which will give way to the formation tank -3-. The formation tank -3- or spherification comprises a dosing device or dripper -3d- and a helical endless -3b- for the extraction of the spheres towards the exit -3c-. The dripper may consist of a simple liquid inlet.
    To agitate the first tank -1, it is preferred to insert a magnetized plastic (propeller) that will serve for magnetic stirring of the initial vessels (water and liquid to be spherified respectively using a magnetic stirrer -1c-). It is a magnetic stirring commonly used in the laboratory.
    The outlet of the first tank -1-of the liquid to be spherified has a valve -1b-spring. Although it has not been shown in the figures, the output of the first tank -1-can be connected by a metering pump or peristaltic pump -1d-bypass to a pH probe that will return through a control valve or three-way valve the liquid back to the starting vessel. This three-way valve will change the position when the pH is correct, to send the liquid to the formation tank -3-. In the example shown, the valve -1b-gives way to a peristaltic pump -1d-which drives the liquid to a dripper -3d-. In certain cases, the use of the pump can be dispensed with.
    The second tank -2-comprises an endless feeder -4c-for alginate as well as a spring valve -2a-in the lower part of the tank. It can be a spring valve commonly used in domestic coffee machines. The pouring of the mixed water from the second tank -2-to the formation tank -3- can be carried out by gravity once the mixture is stirred, opening the spring valve -2a-to give way to the water with alginate. The liquid can enter the formation tank -3- through a dripper -2c- or inlet funnel.
    Stirring in the water tank -2-can be done by magnetic stirrer -2b-.
    In this way the two mixed liquids (water + alginate in the second tank -2- (second liquid) and product to be spherified + pH controllers + thickeners + calcium chloride in the tank -1- (first liquid)) are arranged.
    The second liquid (second tank -2-) will be conducted to the formation or spherification tank -3-containing the helical endless -3b-arranged such that the liquid forms a level -9-such that the plane that It contains the level -9-forms an oblique angle (other than 0º) with the axis of the worm -3b-.
    The mixture of alginate and water with calcium chloride and liquid to be spherified allows the formation of spherical membranes with liquid inside (spherification). The spherification will be formed when the first liquid or starting liquid (already mixed with pH controllers, thickeners and calcium chloride in tank -1-) comes into contact with the second liquid (mixture of water + alginate) (in spherification tank - 3-).
    It will be possible to make small spherifications (known as “caviar”) (dripping directly the liquid to be spherified in the formation tank -3-through a dripper -3d-) without intermediate of the measuring spoon -3a- or element of reception. It will also be possible to make larger spheres (known as “ravioli”) by dripping the liquid to be spherified into a measuring spoon -3a-, and once filled with liquid, it will rotate by contacting the liquid in the spherification or formation tank - 3-when lowering below the level -9-of this one. The rotation of the measuring spoon -3a-causes the formed sphere to exit the concave space falling into an area where it is dragged by the fins of the endless screw -3b-. The measuring spoon -3a-of the example is arranged parallel to the level -9-of the second liquid. It can be fixed to the axis of the worm -3b-or to the helical fin thereof.
    The spherifying apparatus will automatically introduce (by spoon or direct drip) the product to be spherified into the bath containing the water + alginate mixture (deposited in inclined helical) and in approximately 180-210 seconds the spherifications will have formed. The spherification will be removed by turning the helical worm -3b-which will rotate at the speed necessary to keep the spherification soaking 180-210 seconds while it is being formed. This helical worm mechanism -3b-will prevent the spheres from sticking as they form, since each screw turn is a cavity for a new sphere.
    If you want to produce smaller spheres or "caviar", the drip will be made directly in the container containing the helical endless. This drip may be controlled by the stepper motor of the peristaltic pump -1d-. The spheres formed will be collected and driven by the helical screw -3b-to the formation outlet -3c-, reaching it once the necessary time has elapsed.
    There are numerous possible variants of the example shown, by way of example only, the inlet -3d-can take any form. For example, it would be possible for the inlet mouth to have a rotating or reciprocating bucket to receive the first liquid from the first tank -1-and enter or drop its contents to the liquid contained in the formation or spherification tank -3- . This measuring spoon -3a-will have a rotational movement so that once dosed with the drip system it will begin to rotate until the liquid to be spherified in the inlet through the dripper -3d-. In this case, the worm -3b-of the formation tank -3- may not have the receiving element or measuring spoon -3a-.
    5 The elements of the figures in the example shown have been schematically and conceptually represented, not necessarily corresponding to their real form or structure.
    While the invention has been presented and described with reference to embodiments thereof, it will be understood that
    These are not limiting of the invention, so multiple constructive or other details could be variable that may be evident to the technicians of the sector after interpreting the subject matter disclosed in the present description, claims and drawings. Thus, all variants and equivalents will be included within the scope of the present invention if they can be considered to be within the broadest scope of the following claims.
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    Claims (9)
    [1]
    1. Device for spherification of a liquid comprising:
    -a first storage tank of a first liquid,-a second storage tank for a second liquid arranged in such a way that a dripper orInlet funnel defines a level of the second liquid in the spherification tank,-a first liquid dosing device from the first tank in the spherification tank,-a device for extracting the spheres generated in the spherification tank as a result of thedosage,characterized in that:
    The extraction device comprises an endless screw located in the spherification tank, theEndless screw inclined with respect to the aforementioned level, and half screw motor drives.
    [2]
    2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the worm comprises a receiving element with a concave recess for receiving inside the first liquid.
    [3]
    3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the receiving element is arranged parallel to the level of the liquid when it is positioned vertically of said first liquid dosing device.
    [4]
    Four. Device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the receiving element is arranged fixed to the worm, with no possibility of movement with respect to it.
    [5]
    5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the receiving element is fixed to the central axis of the worm.
    [6]
    6. Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises:
    -a first liquid dosing pump,-a head located in the first tank has a system of dosers of calcium salts, thickenersand stabilizers,-a powder alginate dosing system connected to the second tank.
    [7]
    7. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the dosing pump of the first liquid is located in the outlet duct of the first reservoir.
    [8]
    8. Device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the powder alginate dosing system comprises a hopper, an endless screw and a capacitive sensor.
    [9]
    9. Device, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that a pH sensor of the first liquid and a return bypass to the first tank with a controlling valve by said pH sensor is located between the first tank and the spherification tank.
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