Double-layer tank Chinese herbal medicine extraction system

Abstract

A double-layer tank extraction system includes: an outer tank, made of stainless steel with an upper opening, for holding an extraction solution and providing a heating environment; an inner tank, disposed inside the outer tank, for holding Chinese medicinal materials; a top cover, disposed at the upper opening of the outer tank, for sealing the outer tank; and a drain valve, disposed at the bottom of the outer tank, for draining the liquid inside the outer tank.

Description

Double-layer tank Chinese herbal medicine extraction system Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an extraction device, and more particularly to a double-layer tank extraction system for extracting components from Chinese medicinal materials under high-temperature conditions. Prior Technology

[0002] Existing Chinese herbal medicine extraction equipment mostly uses a single-layer pot structure for boiling or pressure extraction. Due to the limited heating area, the herbs are often heated unevenly or the active ingredients are not completely extracted.

[0003] Furthermore, some devices are prone to creating a vacuum after high-temperature depressurization, making it difficult to open the top cover; others lack an effective drainage mechanism, requiring manual emptying, which increases operational risks and cleaning inconvenience. Therefore, it is still necessary to provide a high-temperature Chinese herbal medicine extraction system with improved structure and safe and convenient operation to enhance extraction efficiency and safety. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a double-layer tank extraction system that can extract components from Chinese medicinal materials under high temperature conditions, thereby improving extraction efficiency, ease of operation, and safety.

[0005] This invention, as a technical means to solve the problems of prior art, provides a double-layer tank extraction system, comprising: an outer tank, made of stainless steel with an upper opening, for holding the extraction solution and providing a heating environment; an inner tank, disposed inside the outer tank, for holding the Chinese medicinal material; a top cover, located at the upper opening of the outer tank, for sealing the outer tank; and a drain valve, located at the bottom of the outer tank, for draining the liquid inside the outer tank.

[0006] In one embodiment of this invention, a two-layer tank extraction system is provided, wherein the outer tank has a capacity of 700 liters and the inner tank has a capacity of 400 liters.

[0007] In one embodiment of this invention, a double-layer tank extraction system is provided, wherein the inner tank is a porous mesh structure to facilitate the penetration of the extract and uniform heating.

[0008] In one embodiment of this invention, a double-layer tank extraction system is provided, wherein the top cover is a detachable stainless steel cover and the top cover is provided with vent holes to release the internal pressure difference during cooling and prevent the formation of a negative pressure state that would make it difficult to open the cover.

[0009] In one embodiment of this invention, a double-layer tank extraction system is provided, wherein the outer tank has a fixed structure inside to position and support the inner tank, so as to keep it stable during high-temperature operation.

[0010] In one embodiment of this invention, a double-layer tank extraction system is provided, wherein the outer tank has a support portion inside to support the inner tank and keep it stable during high-temperature operation.

[0011] In one embodiment of this invention, a double-layer tank extraction system is provided, wherein the outer tank is provided with a positioning part corresponding to the inner tank, so that the outer tank and the inner tank form a stable bonding relationship.

[0012] In one embodiment of this invention, a two-layer tank extraction system is provided, wherein the drain valve is a controllable valve body used to discharge the extract or cleaning water.

[0013] In one embodiment of this invention, a double-layer tank extraction system is provided, further comprising an inner trolley configured below the outer tank to support and move the outer tank, facilitating cleaning and equipment arrangement.

[0014] In one embodiment of this invention, a double-layer tank extraction system is provided to perform extraction operations at a high temperature of 100 to 120°C for the extraction of Chinese medicinal materials.

[0015] In one embodiment of this invention, a two-layer tank extraction system is provided to perform extraction operations for 4 to 12 hours according to the properties of the medicinal materials, in order to adapt to herbs, rhizomes and other medicinal materials with a harder texture.

[0016] This invention's double-layer tank extraction system, through its double-layer structure consisting of an outer tank and an inner tank, along with its heat homogenization design, ventilation, drainage, and fixing mechanisms, not only improves the uniformity and efficiency of Chinese herbal medicine extraction but also ensures safety and ease of maintenance during long-term high-temperature operation. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0017] [Figure 1] is a front view schematic diagram showing a double-layer tank Chinese herbal medicine extraction system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] is a side view schematic diagram showing a double-layer tank Chinese herbal medicine extraction system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] is a top view schematic diagram showing the outer tank of the double-layer tank Chinese herbal medicine extraction system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] is a top view schematic diagram showing the inner tank of the double-layer tank Chinese herbal medicine extraction system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing a double-layer tank Chinese herbal medicine extraction system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] is a top view schematic diagram showing the double-layer tank Chinese herbal medicine extraction system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this invention will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 6. This description is not intended to limit the embodiments of this invention, but rather to provide one example of its implementation.

[0019] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, a double-layer tank extraction system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: an outer tank 10, which is a stainless steel tank with an upper opening 12, for holding the extraction solution and providing a heating environment; an inner tank 20, disposed inside the outer tank 10, for holding Chinese medicinal materials; a top cover 30, disposed at the upper opening 12 of the outer tank 10, for sealing the outer tank 10; and a drain valve 13, disposed at the bottom of the outer tank 10, for draining the liquid inside the outer tank 10.

[0020] Preferably, as shown in Figures 1 to 6, the outer surface of the outer layer 10 is provided with a handle 11, the outer surface of the inner layer 20 is provided with a handle 21, and the upper surface of the top cover 30 is provided with a handle 31, thereby facilitating the user to carry the item.

[0021] Preferably, the outer tank 10 has a capacity of 700 liters and the inner tank 20 has a capacity of 400 liters.

[0022] Preferably, the inner tank 20 is a porous mesh structure to facilitate the penetration of the extract and uniform heating.

[0023] Preferably, the top cover 30 is a detachable stainless steel cover, and the top cover 30 is provided with a vent hole to release the internal pressure difference when cooling down, so as to prevent the formation of a negative pressure state that would make it difficult to open the cover.

[0024] Preferably, as shown in Figure 5, the outer tank 10 has a support 14 inside to support the inner tank 20, so as to keep it stable during high-temperature operation and avoid shaking or floating during high-temperature operation.

[0025] Preferably, as shown in Figure 5, the outer layer groove is provided with a positioning part 15 corresponding to the inner layer groove 20, so that the outer layer groove 10 and the inner layer groove 20 form a stable connection relationship, thereby ensuring that the inner layer groove 20 is accurately aligned and avoids displacement when placed in the outer layer groove 10.

[0026] Preferably, the drain valve 13 is a controllable valve body used to drain the extract or cleaning water.

[0027] Preferably, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the double-layer tank extraction system 100 further includes an inner trolley 40 configured to be located below the outer tank 10 to support and move the outer tank 10 for easy cleaning and equipment arrangement.

[0028] Preferably, the double-layer tank extraction system 100 of this invention can perform extraction operations at high temperature conditions of 100 to 120°C to extract components from Chinese medicinal materials.

[0029] Specifically, during operation, the required medicinal materials are placed in the inner tank 20, and then an appropriate amount of water or solvent is injected into the outer tank 10. The heating device is then activated to raise the temperature to 100 to 120°C.

[0030] Preferably, the double-layer tank extraction system 100 of this invention can perform extraction operations for 4 to 12 hours in a manner that depends on the properties of the medicinal material, so as to adapt to herbs, rhizomes and medicinal materials with a harder texture.

[0031] Specifically, depending on the nature of the medicinal materials, herbs and leaves can be extracted for about 4 to 6 hours, while roots, rhizomes, or those with a harder texture can be extracted for about 8 to 12 hours. After extraction, the drain valve 13 is opened to drain the extract, and the inner tank 20 is removed for cleaning after cooling.

[0032] The dual-layer tank extraction system 100 of this invention, through the heat homogenization design, ventilation, drainage and fixing mechanism configuration of the dual-layer structure consisting of the outer tank 10 and the inner tank 20, can not only improve the uniformity and efficiency of Chinese herbal medicine extraction, but also ensure safety and maintenance convenience under long-term high-temperature operation.

[0033] The above description and explanation are merely illustrative of preferred embodiments of this invention. Those skilled in the art may make other modifications based on the following defined scope of the patent application and the above description, but such modifications shall still be within the spirit of this invention and the scope of its rights.

[0034] 100: Double-layer tank extraction system 10: Outer tank 11: Handle 12: Open at the top 13: Drain valve 14: Support section 15: Positioning Section 20: Inner tank 21: Handle 30: Top Cover 31: Handle 40: Inner trolley

Claims

1. A double-layer tank extraction system, comprising: an outer tank, made of stainless steel and having an upper opening, for holding an extraction solution and providing a heating environment; an inner tank, disposed inside the outer tank, for holding Chinese medicinal materials; a top cover, disposed at the upper opening of the outer tank, for sealing the outer tank; and a drain valve, disposed at the bottom of the outer tank, for draining liquid from inside the outer tank.

2. The dual-layer tank extraction system as described in claim 1, wherein the outer tank has a capacity of 700 liters and the inner tank has a capacity of 400 liters.

3. The double-layer tank extraction system as described in claim 1, wherein the inner tank is a porous mesh structure to facilitate the penetration of the extract and uniform heating.

4. The double-layer tank extraction system as described in claim 1, wherein the top cover is a detachable stainless steel cover and the top cover is provided with vent holes to release the internal pressure difference during cooling and prevent the formation of a negative pressure state that would make it difficult to open the cover.

5. The dual-layer tank extraction system as described in claim 1, wherein the outer tank has a support portion inside to support the inner tank and keep it stable during high-temperature operation.

6. The dual-layer tank extraction system as described in claim 1, wherein the outer tank is provided with a positioning part corresponding to the inner tank, so that the outer tank and the inner tank form a stable bonding relationship.

7. The dual-layer tank extraction system as described in claim 1, wherein the drain valve is a controllable valve body for discharging extract or cleaning water.

8. The dual-tank extraction system as described in claim 1 further includes an inner trolley configured below the outer tank to support and move the outer tank for easy cleaning and equipment arrangement.

9. The double-layer tank extraction system as described in claim 1, wherein the extraction operation is performed at a high temperature of 100 to 120°C to extract components from Chinese medicinal materials.

10. The double-layer tank extraction system as described in claim 1, which performs extraction operations for 4 to 12 hours in a manner that depends on the properties of the medicinal material, to be suitable for herbs, rhizomes and other medicinal materials with a hard texture.

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