Traditional Chinese medicinal material seed dormancy breaking treatment equipment
By introducing cold water tanks, warm water tanks, and light control into the seed dormancy breaking treatment equipment for Chinese medicinal herbs, the problem of insufficient speed in breaking seed dormancy is solved, and high seed germination rate and uniformity are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520779124.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing equipment for breaking the dormancy of Chinese medicinal herbs cannot simulate natural soil temperature changes, resulting in insufficient speed in breaking seed dormancy.
A device comprising a cold water tank and a warm water tank was designed. By using a temperature regulation mechanism and a circulating temperature control mechanism to simulate natural soil temperature changes, combined with light regulation, alternating hot and cold stimulation is achieved to break seed dormancy.
It significantly improves the germination rate and uniformity of Chinese medicinal herb seeds, is easy to operate, and is suitable for large-scale processing of different types of Chinese medicinal herbs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of Chinese medicinal herb cultivation technology, and in particular relates to a device for breaking the dormancy of Chinese medicinal herb seeds. Background Technology
[0002] The seed dormancy breaking treatment equipment for Chinese medicinal herbs is a specialized device used to break seed dormancy and improve germination rate through physical, chemical, or biological methods.
[0003] Existing equipment for breaking the dormancy of medicinal herb seeds often fails to simulate the natural changes in soil temperature and periodically adjust the soil temperature, which is not conducive to the rapid breaking of dormancy in medicinal herb seeds. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a device for breaking the dormancy of Chinese medicinal herb seeds, aiming to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that existing devices for breaking the dormancy of Chinese medicinal herb seeds often cannot simulate the natural soil temperature changes and periodically adjust the soil temperature, which is not conducive to the rapid breaking of dormancy of Chinese medicinal herb seeds.
[0005] To solve the above problems, this utility model is implemented as follows: a dormancy-breaking treatment device for Chinese medicinal herbs, comprising: a cold water tank; a warm water tank fixedly installed on one side of the cold water tank; multiple support rods fixedly installed on the cold water tank and the warm water tank; a single treatment box fixedly installed on the multiple support rods; a box cover hinged to the treatment box; a temperature regulating mechanism installed on the cold water tank and the warm water tank, the temperature regulating mechanism being used to regulate the water temperature in the cold water tank and the warm water tank; and a circulating temperature control mechanism installed on the treatment box, the circulating temperature control mechanism being used to periodically regulate the soil temperature.
[0006] Preferably, the temperature control mechanism includes: a plurality of semiconductor cooling chips and a plurality of fans fixedly installed at the bottom of the cold water tank; a heating plate installed on the inner wall of the bottom of the warm water tank; and two water temperature sensors respectively installed on the inner walls of the cold water tank and the warm water tank.
[0007] Preferably, the circulating temperature control mechanism includes: a temperature regulating pipe disposed on the inner wall of the processing tank; a water outlet tee pipe located at the bottom of the cold water tank; two water outlet pipes installed on the water outlet tee pipe and respectively connected to the cold water tank and the warm water tank; two water outlet solenoid valves respectively installed on the two water outlet pipes; a water pump disposed on the water outlet tee pipe; a water inlet pipe disposed at the water outlet end of the water pump and connected to the temperature regulating pipe; a water return tee pipe disposed at one end of the temperature regulating pipe; two water return pipes disposed on the water return tee pipe and respectively connected to the cold water tank and the warm water tank; and two water return solenoid valves respectively installed on the two water return pipes.
[0008] Preferably, multiple red light strips and multiple far-infrared light strips are installed on the top inner wall of the box cover.
[0009] Preferably, both the cold water tank and the warm water tank are provided with water inlets, and both water inlets are equipped with sealing caps.
[0010] Preferably, both the bottom of the cold water tank and the bottom of the warm water tank are fixedly installed with multiple support legs.
[0011] Preferably, a controller is provided on one side of the processing box, and the controller is electrically connected to the semiconductor cooling chip, fan, heating plate, water temperature sensor, water outlet solenoid valve, water pump, water return solenoid valve, red light strip and far-infrared light strip.
[0012] Compared with related technologies, the dormancy-breaking treatment device for Chinese medicinal herb seeds provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the dormancy-breaking treatment equipment for medicinal herb seeds provided in this solution includes a cold water tank and a warm water tank fixedly installed on one side. Both tanks are supported by multiple support rods to form a treatment box above. The box lid is hinged to the treatment box for opening and closing. The temperature control mechanism is integrated into the cold water tank and the warm water tank to precisely regulate the water temperature of the two tanks, providing a stable cold and heat source for seed treatment. The circulating temperature control mechanism is installed in the treatment box to periodically regulate the soil temperature, simulating a natural temperature-changing environment to break seed dormancy. This design significantly improves the germination rate of dormant seeds through the synergistic effect of alternating cold and heat stimulation and soil temperature control. At the same time, the integrated structure saves space, is easy to operate, and is suitable for the large-scale treatment needs of different types of medicinal herb seeds. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of a dormancy-breaking treatment device for Chinese medicinal herbs provided by this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged structural diagram of part A shown in the figure;
[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows an enlarged view of part B.
[0017] Attached reference numerals: 1. Cold water tank; 2. Warm water tank; 3. Support rod; 4. Processing tank; 5. Tank cover; 6. Semiconductor cooling chip; 7. Fan; 8. Heating plate; 9. Water temperature sensor; 10. Temperature control tube; 11. Outlet tee pipe; 12. Outlet pipe; 13. Outlet solenoid valve; 14. Water pump; 15. Inlet pipe; 16. Return tee pipe; 17. Return pipe; 18. Return solenoid valve; 19. Red light strip; 20. Far red light strip; 21. Controller. Detailed Implementation
[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein in the specification of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, or foregoing drawings are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order; the terms "inner," "outer," "left," and "right" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.
[0019] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.
[0020] This utility model embodiment provides a device for breaking the dormancy of Chinese medicinal herb seeds, such as... Figure 1-3 As shown, the dormancy-breaking treatment equipment for Chinese medicinal herbs includes: a cold water tank 1; a warm water tank 2 fixedly installed on one side of the cold water tank 1; multiple support rods 3 fixedly installed on the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2; a single treatment box 4 fixedly installed on the multiple support rods 3; a box cover 5 hinged to the treatment box 4; a temperature regulating mechanism installed on the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2, the temperature regulating mechanism being used to regulate the water temperature in the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2; and a circulating temperature control mechanism installed on the treatment box 4, the circulating temperature control mechanism being used to periodically regulate the soil temperature.
[0021] In this embodiment, the dormancy-breaking treatment device for Chinese medicinal herbs includes a cold water tank 1 and a warm water tank 2 fixedly installed on one side of the cold water tank 1. Both tanks are supported by multiple support rods 3 to form a treatment box 4 above them. The box cover 5 is hinged to the treatment box 4 to open and close. The temperature control mechanism is integrated into the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2 to precisely control the water temperature of the two tanks and provide a stable cold and heat source for seed treatment. The circulating temperature control mechanism is installed in the treatment box 4 to periodically regulate the soil temperature and simulate a natural temperature change environment to break seed dormancy. This design significantly improves the germination rate of dormant seeds through the synergistic effect of alternating cold and heat stimulation and soil temperature control. At the same time, the integrated structure saves space, is easy to operate, and is suitable for the large-scale treatment needs of different types of Chinese medicinal herbs.
[0022] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the temperature control mechanism includes: a plurality of semiconductor cooling chips 6 and a plurality of fans 7 fixedly installed at the bottom of the cold water tank 1; a heating plate 8 installed on the inner wall of the bottom of the warm water tank 2; and two water temperature sensors 9 respectively installed on the inner walls of the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2.
[0023] In this embodiment, the temperature control mechanism includes multiple semiconductor cooling chips 6 and a fan 7 fixedly installed at the bottom of the cold water tank 1. The semiconductor cooling chips 6 quickly cool down the water, and the fan 7 dissipates heat, ensuring that the cold water tank 1 maintains a stable low temperature. The bottom inner wall of the warm water tank 2 is provided with a heating plate 8, which can accurately heat the water temperature. In conjunction with two water temperature sensors 9 installed on the inner walls of the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2, the water temperature changes are monitored in real time, so as to achieve precise control of both cold and hot temperatures.
[0024] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the circulating temperature control mechanism includes: a temperature regulating pipe 10 disposed on the inner wall of the processing tank 4; a water outlet tee pipe 11 located at the bottom of the cold water tank 1; two water outlet pipes 12 installed on the water outlet tee pipe 11 and respectively connected to the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2; two water outlet solenoid valves 13 respectively installed on the two water outlet pipes 12; a water pump 14 disposed on the water outlet tee pipe 11; a water inlet pipe 15 disposed at the water outlet end of the water pump 14 and connected to the temperature regulating pipe 10; a water return tee pipe 16 disposed at one end of the temperature regulating pipe 10; two water return pipes 17 disposed on the water return tee pipe 16 and respectively connected to the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2; and two water return solenoid valves 18 respectively installed on the two water return pipes 17.
[0025] In this embodiment, the circulating temperature control mechanism includes a temperature regulating pipe 10 installed on the inner wall of the treatment tank 4, which achieves precise temperature control through water circulation. A three-way outlet pipe 11 at the bottom of the cold water tank 1 connects to two outlet pipes 12, respectively connecting to the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2, and a solenoid valve 13 controls the switching between cold and hot water output. A water pump 14 pumps water through an inlet pipe 15 into the temperature regulating pipe 10 to adjust the temperature of the soil inside the treatment tank 4. A three-way return pipe 16 at the end of the temperature regulating pipe 10 connects to two return pipes 17, respectively guiding water to the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2. The warm water tank 2 controls the return path through the return water solenoid valve 18. This mechanism switches between hot and cold water circulation through the solenoid valve, and combined with the water pump 14 to drive the water flow, realizes the periodic hot and cold alternation of soil temperature in the treatment tank 4, efficiently simulates the natural environment to break seed dormancy, and at the same time, the automatic control reduces human intervention, improves treatment efficiency and stability. The semiconductor cooling chip 6 is model TEC1-12706, the heating plate 8 is model JH-800W, and the water pump 14 is model VP(E)-020(G)(S)-70.
[0026] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of red light strips 19 and a plurality of far-red light strips 20 are installed on the top inner wall of the box cover 5.
[0027] In this embodiment, multiple red light strips 19 and multiple far-infrared light strips 20 are installed on the top inner wall of the box cover 5. By precisely controlling the ratio of red light to far-infrared light, the natural light cycle changes are simulated to provide the best light environment stimulation for photosensitive Chinese medicinal seed (such as angelica, perilla, etc.). This design can effectively activate the photosensitive pigment system in the seed, and in conjunction with temperature control, further break seed dormancy, significantly improve germination uniformity and germination rate. At the same time, the LED light source is energy-efficient, has a long lifespan, and can meet the light requirements of different kinds of Chinese medicinal seed. The infrared light strip 19 is a LUXEON 660nm LED, and the far-infrared light strip 20 is an LH351 H 730nm LED.
[0028] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2 are provided with water inlets, and both water inlets are equipped with sealing caps.
[0029] In this embodiment, both the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2 are equipped with water inlets 21 and sealing caps 22. This design facilitates the regular replenishment and replacement of the working water in the tanks, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the temperature regulation system. The sealing caps 22 can effectively prevent water pollution and water evaporation, maintaining a constant water volume in the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2, thereby ensuring the temperature regulation efficiency of the semiconductor cooling chip 6 and the heating plate 8. This enables the entire seed dormancy breaking treatment system to continuously provide precise temperature control, improving the reliability and consistency of the treatment of Chinese medicinal herbs.
[0030] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, multiple support legs are fixedly installed at the bottom of both the cold water tank 1 and the warm water tank 2.
[0031] In this embodiment, the entire device can be stably supported by multiple legs.
[0032] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, a controller 21 is provided on one side of the processing box 4. The controller 21 is electrically connected to the semiconductor cooling chip 6, fan 7, heating plate 8, water temperature sensor 9, water outlet solenoid valve 13, water pump 14, water return solenoid valve 18, red light strip 19 and far-infrared light strip 20.
[0033] In this embodiment, the device can be operated and controlled by the controller 21, which is model MM-20MR-6MT-430A-FX-A.
[0034] In summary, compared with related technologies, this device can simulate natural soil temperature changes and periodically regulate soil temperature, and has a light regulation function, which can accelerate the breaking of dormancy in Chinese medicinal herb seeds.
[0035] It should be understood, in the several embodiments provided in this application, that the disclosed apparatus may be implemented in other ways.
[0036] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still combine, add, delete, or otherwise adjust the features of the various embodiments of this utility model according to the circumstances without conflict or creative effort, thereby obtaining different technical solutions that do not fundamentally depart from the concept of this utility model. These technical solutions are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A device for breaking the dormancy of Chinese medicinal herb seeds, characterized in that, include: Cold water tank; A warm water tank that is fixedly installed on one side of the cold water tank; Multiple support rods are fixedly installed on the cold water tank and the warm water tank; A single processing box fixedly installed on multiple of the aforementioned support rods; A lid hinged to the processing box; A temperature regulating mechanism is installed on the cold water tank and the warm water tank, the temperature regulating mechanism being used to regulate the water temperature in the cold water tank and the warm water tank; A circulating temperature control mechanism is installed on the treatment box, which is used to periodically regulate the soil temperature.
2. The seed dormancy breaking treatment device for Chinese medicinal materials as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control mechanism includes: Multiple semiconductor cooling chips and multiple fans are fixedly installed at the bottom of the cold water tank; A heating plate installed on the inner wall of the bottom of the warm water tank; Two water temperature sensors are respectively installed on the inner walls of the cold water tank and the warm water tank.
3. The seed dormancy breaking treatment device for Chinese medicinal materials as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The circulating temperature control mechanism includes: Temperature control pipes are installed on the inner wall of the processing chamber; The outlet tee pipe is located at the bottom of the cold water tank; Two water outlet pipes are installed on the water outlet tee and connected to the cold water tank and the warm water tank respectively; Two water outlet solenoid valves are respectively installed on the two water outlet pipes; A water pump is installed on the outlet tee pipe; A water supply pipe installed at the outlet of the water pump and connected to the temperature regulating pipe; A return water tee is installed at one end of the temperature regulating pipe; Two return water pipes are installed on the return water tee and connected to the cold water tank and the warm water tank respectively; Two return water solenoid valves are respectively installed on the two return water pipes.
4. The seed dormancy breaking treatment device for Chinese medicinal materials as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple red light strips and multiple far-infrared light strips are installed on the top inner wall of the box cover.
5. The seed dormancy breaking treatment device for Chinese medicinal materials as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both the cold water tank and the warm water tank are provided with water inlets, and both water inlets are equipped with sealing caps.
6. The seed dormancy breaking treatment device for Chinese medicinal materials as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of both the cold water tank and the warm water tank are fixedly equipped with multiple support legs.
7. The seed dormancy breaking treatment device for Chinese medicinal materials as described in claim 4, characterized in that, A controller is provided on one side of the processing box. The controller is electrically connected to the semiconductor cooling chip, fan, heating plate, water temperature sensor, water outlet solenoid valve, water pump, water return solenoid valve, red light strip and far-infrared light strip.