JIANGSU UNIVERSITY (20240324649). MULTI-FREQUENCY ULTRASOUND COUPLED MULTI-NOZZLE FOOD ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND METHOD simplified abstract
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MULTI-FREQUENCY ULTRASOUND COUPLED MULTI-NOZZLE FOOD ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND METHOD
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Xiaofeng Ren of Zhenjiang (CN)
Cunshan Zhou of Zhenjiang (CN)
MULTI-FREQUENCY ULTRASOUND COUPLED MULTI-NOZZLE FOOD ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240324649 titled 'MULTI-FREQUENCY ULTRASOUND COUPLED MULTI-NOZZLE FOOD ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND METHOD
The abstract describes a multi-frequency ultrasound coupled multi-nozzle food additive manufacturing device and method. This system improves the rheological properties of high-viscosity and large-particle food ink by utilizing high-frequency ultrasound to generate a cavitation effect, enhancing printability while preserving the nutrients and texture of the food ink. The device enables smaller nozzle diameters and higher printing speeds, leading to improved printability and large-scale production.
- Multi-frequency ultrasound coupled multi-nozzle system
- Improves rheological properties of high-viscosity food ink
- Generates cavitation effect for enhanced printability
- Preserves nutrients and texture of food ink
- Enables smaller nozzle diameters and higher printing speeds
Potential Applications: - Food additive manufacturing - Enhancing digestive and functional properties of foodstuffs - Improving sensory and nutritional qualities of printed products
Problems Solved: - Enhancing printability of high-viscosity and large-particle food ink - Preserving nutrients and texture during printing process
Benefits: - Improved printability and production efficiency - Enhanced sensory and nutritional qualities of printed food products
Commercial Applications: - Food industry for large-scale additive manufacturing of food products
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the multi-frequency ultrasound coupling improve the rheological properties of food ink? 2. What are the specific benefits of utilizing a multi-nozzle system in food additive manufacturing?
Original Abstract Submitted
a multi-frequency ultrasound coupled multi-nozzle food additive manufacturing device and method are provided. a multi-frequency ultrasound coupling printing system is set up on a multi-nozzle additive manufacturing device, which improves the rheological properties of high-viscosity and large-particle food ink by generating a cavitation effect through the high-frequency vibration of ultrasound and improves the printability of food ink while retaining the nutrients and texture of the food ink. the application of the multi-frequency ultrasound coupled multi-nozzle device to food additive manufacturing enables it to achieve a smaller nozzle diameter and higher printing speed than conventional additive manufacturing systems, which improves the printability of the food ink while realizing large-scale production. the multi-frequency ultrasound coupled multi-nozzle food additive manufacturing device and method can also improve the digestive and functional properties of foodstuffs by utilizing multi-frequency ultrasound, and enhance the sensory and nutritional qualities of the printed products.
