Patent ID: 7175335
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: B01F

Abstract:
1. An emulsion producing apparatus for producing an emulsion by mixing at least two kinds or more of liquids, said emulsion producing apparatus comprising: mixing means for mixing the plurality of liquids substantially uniformly; a pressure rising pump for rising pressure of a mixture solution produced by the mixing means; and emulsifying means for bringing the mixture solution pressurized from the pressure rising pump into an emulsified state, the emulsifying means including a cylindrical main body; wherein the emulsifying means includes a plurality of chambers into which the mixture solution flows; wherein the plurality of chambers are partitioned by partition walls arranged among the respective chambers; wherein each of the partition walls is formed with at least one or more of small holes for communicating contiguous ones of the chambers interposing the partition walls; wherein inside of the main body is aligned with spacers for maintaining constant intervals between the partition walls and/or an interval between the partition wall and one end of the main body; wherein the spacers are aligned alternately along with the partition walls along a longitudinal direction of the main body; and wherein the partition walls and the spacers are urged in one direction along the longitudinal direction of the main body to press to the main body by a spring arranged in the main body.