Patent ID: 8333896
Filing Date: 2012-12-18
Classification: B01D,B01L,C02F

Abstract:
1. A component separation device comprising: A substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the substrate having a flow path formed in the first surface, the flow path being arranged to store a fluid containing a liquid component and a solid component; an actuator causing the fluid stored in the flow path to vibrate, the actuator including a first electrode provided on the substrate apart from the flow path, and a first piezoelectric member provided on the first electrode, and a second electrode provided on the first piezoelectric member; and an outlet corresponding to a through-hole formed in a bottom surface of the flow path, wherein the outlet is configured to take out only the liquid component or take out substantially only the solid component in the fluid therefrom, wherein the substrate has an inlet port and an outlet port formed therein, the inlet port being connected to the flow path for providing the fluid into the flow path, the outlet port being provided at the end of the flow path for discharging the fluid from the flow path, and wherein said outlet and said outlet port are distinct and separate elements wherein the fluid containing the liquid component and the solid component flow out from the outlet port, and wherein said one of the liquid component and the solid component taken out of said flow path by said outlet does not reach said outlet port.