Sonotrode and device for reducing and eliminating foaming of liquid products
US8758492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB06B3/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A Sonotrode for generating an ultrasonic field in industrial production processes such as chemical, food, petroleum, pharmaceutical, beverage or mining-related processes for reducing and eliminating foaming of liquid products has a compact one-piece form, wherein the sonotrode is provided with a main body part having a connector for connection with a high frequency generator and having a front face from which the ultrasonic field is directed to the desired spot or area of the product to be de-foamed, wherein the main body part has the shape of a compact block element and in that the front face is concave in shape in relation to a product surface such that the ultrasonic field is focused and directed to a specific area of a product foam to be treated in a concentrated form compared to a non-focused ultrasound.
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