A drying rack for processing traditional Chinese medicinal materials

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicinal material processing, specifically discloses a kind of airing rack for traditional Chinese medicinal material processing, including device table, the top of device table is fixedly connected with frame, opening is set in the frame, the inside of frame is movably installed with outer frame plate by elastic support mechanism, the inside of outer frame plate is provided with airing screen, manually extruding water-removing mechanism is arranged on device table, water guide bin is arranged below device table. This airing rack for traditional Chinese medicinal material processing, in the process of airing just picked traditional Chinese medicinal material, farmer holds handle and presses down, makes pressing plate accurately extrude medicinal material under the guidance of guide plate, the pressing plate of silica gel material even pressure, can quickly squeeze out a large amount of moisture, reduce moisture residual time, cut off the conditions of microorganism growth and reproduction, reduce the possibility of bacteria, mould breeding, to better retain medicinal material quality and efficacy, compared with traditional spreading, greatly improve water removal efficiency and medicinal material safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, specifically a drying rack for processing traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology

[0002] As the core raw material for the development of traditional Chinese medicine, the quality of Chinese medicinal herbs directly affects the efficacy and safety of Chinese medicine preparations. In the processing of Chinese medicinal herbs, sun-drying is an extremely crucial step. It can effectively remove excess moisture from the herbs, inhibit the growth and reproduction of microorganisms, prevent mold growth, and promote a series of physical and chemical changes within the herbs. This is of great significance for ensuring the quality of the herbs and facilitating long-term storage.

[0003] Traditional methods of drying Chinese medicinal herbs mainly rely on spreading them out in natural locations. Farmers usually spread the harvested herbs directly on the ground, stone slabs, or bamboo mats, relying on sunlight and natural wind to dry them. However, considering that herbs picked in environments with a lot of dew will have a lot of water stains on their surface, direct drying and reliance on natural evaporation to remove moisture is slow. At the same time, the presence of a lot of water stains provides ample time and a suitable environment for the growth and reproduction of microorganisms during the direct drying process, making it easy for bacteria, mold, and other microorganisms to grow, affecting the quality and efficacy of the herbs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and to propose a drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal materials, so as to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal materials, including a device platform. A frame is fixedly connected to the top of the device platform, and an opening is provided on the frame. An outer frame plate is movably installed on the inner side of the frame through an elastic support mechanism. A drying net plate is provided on the inner side of the outer frame plate. A manual squeezing and dewatering mechanism is provided on the device platform, and a water guiding chamber is provided below the device platform.

[0006] Preferably, the elastic support mechanism includes a vertical shaft that is movably inserted through the top of the device platform, and the top of the vertical shaft is fixedly connected to the outer frame plate. Through the elastic support mechanism, the traditional Chinese medicine can be squeezed to release water during the process of the pressure plate swinging down and pressing close to the drying net (i.e., during the process of squeezing the Chinese medicinal materials on the drying net).

[0007] Preferably, a spring is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the vertical shaft, and the two ends of the spring are fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer frame plate and the top of the device platform, respectively.

[0008] Preferably, the manual squeezing and dewatering mechanism includes a support fixedly connected to the top of the device platform, a seat shaft fixedly passing through the inner side of the support, and a sleeve plate rotatably connected to the outer surface of the seat shaft. The manual squeezing and dewatering mechanism can manually squeeze and dewater the Chinese medicinal materials on the drying rack, significantly reducing the amount of water stains on the Chinese medicinal materials.

[0009] Preferably, a guide plate is fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve plate, and a compression cap is fixedly connected to the end of the guide plate away from the sleeve plate.

[0010] Preferably, a pressure plate is provided on the side of the extrusion cover near the drying net, and a handle is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the extrusion cover.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. This drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal herbs allows farmers to hold the handles and press down during the drying process of freshly picked herbs. The pressure plate, guided by the guide plate, precisely squeezes the herbs, and the silicone pressure plate applies pressure evenly, quickly squeezing out a large amount of water, reducing the time moisture remains, cutting off the conditions for microbial growth and reproduction, and reducing the possibility of bacterial and mold growth. This better preserves the quality and efficacy of the herbs. Compared with traditional sun-drying, it significantly improves the dehydration efficiency and the safety of the herbs.

[0012] 2. In this drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal materials, the elastic reaction force generated by the spring assists the pressure plate in stabilizing the pressure during the extrusion process, ensuring that the water is fully squeezed out. When the extrusion is completed, the spring automatically resets, allowing the drying rack to quickly return to its original position, providing convenience for the next operation. This design not only improves the water removal effect, but also realizes the automatic reset of the operation, improves the overall work efficiency, and effectively makes up for the shortcomings of traditional drying that relies on natural evaporation and is slow. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the device from another perspective; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of the frame in this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the surface structure of the outer frame plate of this application; Figure 5 For this application Figure 2 Enlarged view of point a in the middle.

[0014] The components are: 1. Device platform; 2. Frame; 3. Opening; 4. Vertical shaft; 5. Spring; 6. Outer frame plate; 7. Drying net plate; 8. Support; 9. Seat shaft; 10. Sleeve plate; 11. Guide plate; 12. Squeeze cover; 13. Pressure plate; 14. Handle rod; 15. Water guide chamber. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0016] Please see Figure 1-5 A drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal materials includes a platform 1, a frame 2 fixedly connected to the top of the platform 1, an opening 3 on the frame 2, which provides space for the movement of the guide plate 11 during the subsequent squeezing and dewatering process, an outer frame plate 6 movably installed on the inner side of the frame 2 through an elastic support mechanism, a drying net plate 7 on the inner side of the outer frame plate 6, a manual squeezing and dewatering mechanism on the platform 1, and a water guide chamber 15 below the platform 1. The water from the squeezing point of the Chinese medicinal materials on the drying net plate 7 will fall directly into the water guide chamber 15 and be discharged from the water guide chamber 15.

[0017] With the above technical solution, Chinese medicinal materials are placed on the drying rack 7 for drying. Before drying, the Chinese medicinal materials can be squeezed by the elastic support mechanism and the manual squeezing and dehydration mechanism to squeeze out the water stains accumulated on the Chinese medicinal materials, thereby significantly reducing the water content, and then the relevant drying operations are carried out.

[0018] Specifically, the elastic support mechanism includes a vertical shaft 4 that is movably mounted on the top of the device platform 1, and the top of the vertical shaft 4 is fixedly connected to the outer frame plate 6.

[0019] Through the above technical solution, the vertical shaft 4 provides precise guidance for the vertical movement of the outer frame plate 6, ensuring that the outer frame plate 6 maintains a stable posture during the movement and will not tilt or deviate, thereby ensuring that the drying net plate 7 installed on the inner side of the outer frame plate 6 can accurately move up and down.

[0020] Specifically, a spring 5 is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the vertical shaft 4, and the two ends of the spring 5 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer frame plate 6 and the top of the device platform 1, respectively.

[0021] Through the above technical solution, the spring 5 has good elastic properties. When the pressure plate 13 presses down to squeeze the Chinese medicinal materials on the drying rack 7, the outer frame plate 6 will be subjected to downward pressure, which will compress the spring 5. At this time, the elastic reaction force generated by the spring 5 can assist the pressure plate 13 in applying more uniform and stable pressure to the Chinese medicinal materials, so that the moisture inside the Chinese medicinal materials can be squeezed out more fully. When the squeezing operation is completed and the external force disappears, the spring 5 will quickly return to its original shape due to its own elasticity. Through the vertical shaft 4, it will drive the outer frame plate 6 and the drying rack 7 back to the initial position, preparing for the next placement and squeezing operation of Chinese medicinal materials. This design not only improves the effect of squeezing out water, but also realizes the automatic reset function after squeezing, improving the operation convenience and work efficiency of the entire drying rack.

[0022] Specifically, the manual squeezing dewatering mechanism includes a support 8 fixedly connected to the top of the device platform 1, a seat shaft 9 fixedly passing through the inner side of the support 8, and a sleeve plate 10 rotatably connected to the outer surface of the seat shaft 9.

[0023] Through the above technical solution, the sleeve 10 can rotate flexibly and stably around the seat shaft 9, enabling the manual squeezing dewatering mechanism to move smoothly according to the operator's operational needs. This provides the necessary mechanical conditions for the position adjustment and pressing action of the squeezing cover 12, and is an important foundation for the realization of the manual squeezing dewatering function.

[0024] Specifically, a guide plate 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve 10, and a compression cap 12 is fixedly connected to the end of the guide plate 11 away from the sleeve 10.

[0025] Through the above technical solution, the guide plate 11 fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve plate 10 plays a key guiding and connecting role in the manual squeezing and dehydration mechanism. The guide plate 11 can accurately guide the squeezing cover 12 to move along the predetermined trajectory (during which the guide plate 11 will enter the opening 3 so that the squeezing cover 12 can be pressed down smoothly), ensuring that the squeezing cover 12 can be accurately aligned with the drying net plate 7 during the pressing process, so that the pressure plate 13 can act evenly on the Chinese medicinal materials on the drying net plate 7.

[0026] Specifically, a pressure plate 13 is provided on the side of the compression cover 12 near the drying net plate 7, and a handle 14 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the compression cover 12.

[0027] Through the above technical solution, the pressure plate 13 is made of silicone material, which has a certain degree of softness and flatness. When in contact with Chinese medicinal materials, it can better fit the surface of the Chinese medicinal materials and evenly transmit pressure to the Chinese medicinal materials, thereby effectively squeezing out the moisture in the Chinese medicinal materials and minimizing the squeezing damage to the Chinese medicinal materials.

[0028] Working Principle: When using this device, the farmer evenly places the harvested medicinal herbs, still damp on their surface, onto the drying rack 7. Then, holding the handle 14, the farmer presses downwards. During this process, the squeeze cap 12 and the pressure plate 13 gradually approach the medicinal herbs on the drying rack 7. The sleeve 10 rotates synchronously along the base shaft 9, and the guide plate 11 gradually approaches until it is fully embedded in the opening 3. This accurately guides the squeeze cap 12 along a predetermined trajectory, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the squeezing operation. Because the pressure plate 13 is made of silicone, its surface is flat and has a certain degree of softness. When in contact with the medicinal herbs, it better conforms to the surface of the herbs, evenly transmitting pressure to effectively squeeze out the moisture. Simultaneously, as the pressure plate 13 swings and presses down towards the drying rack 7, squeezing the medicinal herbs, the outer frame 6 experiences downward pressure, compressing the spring 5. At this time, the spring 5 generates a pressure... An elastic reaction force in the opposite direction assists the pressure plate 13 in applying more uniform and stable pressure to the Chinese medicinal materials, allowing the moisture in the materials to be squeezed out more effectively, thus achieving the squeezing and dehydration operation. When the squeezing operation is completed and the external force disappears, the spring 5 will quickly return to its original state, driving the outer frame plate 6 and the drying net plate 7 installed therein to return to their initial positions via the vertical shaft 4, preparing for the next placement and squeezing operation of the Chinese medicinal materials. The drying net plate 7 adopts a fine mesh structure, which not only has sufficient strength to support the Chinese medicinal materials, but also allows the squeezed water to flow out smoothly through the mesh, preventing water from accumulating on the drying net plate 7 and affecting the drying effect of the Chinese medicinal materials. Finally, the squeezed water will be discharged through the water guide chamber 15 under the device platform 1 (the water inlet position of the water guide chamber 15 corresponds to the drying net plate 7, which can collect the squeezed water in a timely and effective manner, and the water guide chamber 15 has a certain slope, so that the collected water can flow smoothly to the designated drainage point).

[0029] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal materials, comprising a device platform (1), characterized in that: The top of the device platform (1) is fixedly connected to a frame (2), and an opening (3) is provided on the frame (2). An outer frame plate (6) is movably installed on the inner side of the frame (2) through an elastic support mechanism. A drying net plate (7) is provided on the inner side of the outer frame plate (6). A manual squeezing dewatering mechanism is provided on the device platform (1), and a water guiding chamber (15) is provided below the device platform (1).

2. The drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic support mechanism includes a vertical shaft (4) that is movably inserted through the top of the device platform (1), and the top of the vertical shaft (4) is fixedly connected to the outer frame plate (6).

3. A drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the vertical shaft (4) is movably fitted with a spring (5), and the two ends of the spring (5) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer frame plate (6) and the top of the device platform (1), respectively.

4. A drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manual squeezing dewatering mechanism includes a support (8) fixedly connected to the top of the device platform (1), a seat shaft (9) is fixedly inserted through the inner side of the support (8), and a sleeve plate (10) is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the seat shaft (9).

5. A drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 4, characterized in that: A guide plate (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve (10), and a compression cap (12) is fixedly connected to the end of the guide plate (11) away from the sleeve (10).

6. A drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressure plate (13) is provided on the side of the compression cover (12) near the drying net (7), and a handle (14) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the compression cover (12).

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