Intelligent powder machine

Abstract

This invention discloses an intelligent propellant processing machine, comprising a propellant drum, a propellant driving device, and two push-pull driving devices. The axis of the propellant drum extends left and right, and a material trough extending left and right is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the propellant drum. A material-blocking cover plate is slidably placed on the material trough. The propellant driving device drives the propellant drum to rotate around its axis. The two push-pull driving devices are arranged vertically beside the propellant drum. Each push-pull driving device includes a clutch connection mechanism and a push-pull driving mechanism. The push-pull driving mechanism is engaged and disengaged with the material-blocking cover plate through the clutch connection mechanism. The push-pull driving mechanism drives the material-blocking cover plate to slide left and right through the clutch connection mechanism, thereby opening or closing the material trough. The clutch connection mechanism enables a quick transmission connection between the push-pull driving mechanism and the material-blocking cover plate during material discharge or unloading operations, improving the degree of automation and reducing manual labor intensity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing equipment, and in particular to an intelligent medicine processing machine. Background Technology

[0002] Since ancient times, processing has been an important means of reducing toxicity and enhancing efficacy in traditional Chinese medicine. However, traditional processing techniques rely heavily on manual labor and experience, resulting in inconsistent quality of processed herbs, high labor intensity for workers, and small-scale operations. This limits the large-scale industrialization and standardized production of processed herbs. Under current technological conditions, mechanized processing machines have emerged. The drum-type processing device is one of the most commonly used mechanical processing devices on the market. It mainly consists of a processing drum, a drive device to rotate the drum, and a heating device to heat the drum. However, most of these processing devices are relatively crude and suffer from low automation. Feeding, unloading, and adding auxiliary materials still require manual operation, resulting in significant physical labor for workers during processing. Furthermore, auxiliary materials are prone to uneven distribution during processing, leaving a large amount of herbs in the processing drum, leading to incomplete unloading and waste of herbs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent gunpowder processing machine to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial option or create conditions.

[0004] The technical solution adopted to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0005] An intelligent propellant processing machine includes a propellant drum, a propellant driving device, and two push-pull driving devices. The axis of the propellant drum extends left and right, and a material trough extending left and right is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the propellant drum. A material blocking cover is slidably covered on the material trough. The propellant driving device is used to drive the propellant drum to rotate around its axis. The two push-pull driving devices are arranged vertically on the sides of the propellant drum. Each push-pull driving device includes a clutch connection mechanism and a push-pull driving mechanism. The push-pull driving mechanism is clutch-connected to the material blocking cover through the clutch connection mechanism. The push-pull driving mechanism drives the material blocking cover to slide left and right through the clutch connection mechanism, thereby opening or closing the material trough.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: When the propellant driving device drives the propellant drum to rotate until the trough opening faces upward, the clutch connection mechanism of the upper push-pull driving device engages with the material stop cover plate. The corresponding push-pull driving mechanism drives the material stop cover plate to open the trough opening through the clutch connection mechanism. At this time, the medicinal material is fed into the trough opening. Then the trough opening is closed, and the propellant driving device drives the propellant drum to rotate for propellant processing. After the propellant processing is completed, when the propellant drum rotates to rotate until the trough opening faces downward, the clutch connection mechanism of the lower push-pull driving device engages with the material stop cover plate. The corresponding push-pull driving mechanism drives the material stop cover plate to open the trough opening through the clutch connection mechanism, and the medicinal material falls from the trough opening. This realizes the entire automated propellant processing process, reduces the intensity of manual labor, and improves the degree of automation.

[0007] The present invention mainly achieves clutch connection through clutch connection mechanism and material stop cover plate. When performing material discharge or unloading operation, the transmission connection between push-pull drive mechanism and material stop cover plate can be quickly realized without interfering with the rotation of the gunpowder cylinder.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the cross-section of the baffle cover is arc-shaped, and the two straight edges of the baffle cover slide and seal against the two straight edges of the material trough opening. The arc-shaped baffle cover mainly matches the cylinder body of the processing drum, so that the medicinal materials can be evenly stir-fried inside the processing drum.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the intelligent powder processing machine also includes a housing, in which the powder roller is installed. The housing is provided with a feed inlet and a discharge outlet. The feed inlet is located above the powder roller, and the discharge outlet is located below the powder roller. When the trough opening faces upward, the feed inlet connects with the trough opening; when the trough opening faces downward, the discharge outlet connects with the trough opening. The medicinal materials can be discharged under the action of gravity.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, two bearing seats are installed inside the housing. Rotating shafts are coaxially connected to both ends of the propellant drum. The propellant drum is rotatably connected to the two bearing seats via the two rotating shafts. The propellant drive device is connected to one of the rotating shafts. A rotating bearing is generally installed between the rotating shaft and the bearing seat, which improves the stability and smoothness of the propellant drum's rotation.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the propellant driving device includes a propellant motor mounted on the housing, a driving gear coaxially fixed on the output shaft of the propellant motor, and a driven gear coaxially fixed on one of the rotating shafts, wherein the driving gear and the driven gear mesh with each other.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a positioning seat is provided at the left end of the material trough opening, and a sliding seat is provided at the right end of the material trough opening. The left end of the baffle cover plate abuts against the positioning seat, and the right end of the baffle cover plate is slidably connected to the sliding seat. When the baffle cover plate is in the closed state of the material trough opening, the positioning seat can position the baffle cover plate to prevent the baffle cover plate from shifting and causing the material trough opening to not close tightly. The sliding seat mainly plays a guiding role for the baffle cover plate, improving the stability of the sliding of the baffle cover plate. Preferably, the left and right ends of the material trough opening extend to the left and right end faces of the propellant cylinder, respectively, so that the medicinal materials in the propellant cylinder can be completely and automatically unloaded, avoiding waste of medicinal materials.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the intelligent propellant machine also includes a heating device, which comprises a front heating element and a rear heating element, respectively disposed on the front and rear sides of the propellant drum. The front and rear heating elements simultaneously heat the propellant drum, improving heating efficiency and uniformity.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the intelligent propellant machine also includes a liquid additive device. This device comprises a suction pipe and a supply mechanism. The suction pipe is coaxially arranged inside the propellant drum and is connected to the supply mechanism. Multiple nozzles are arranged on the side wall of the suction pipe. During the propellant application process, the liquid additive can be sprayed into the propellant drum through the supply mechanism, expanding the applicability of the intelligent propellant machine. Simultaneously, the interior of the propellant drum can also be rinsed.

[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the clutch connection mechanism includes a push-pull slider, and the push-pull drive mechanism is used to drive the push-pull slider to move left and right. A slot is provided on the push-pull slider, and a card plate that bends outward is provided at the right end of the baffle cover. The slot extends along the rotation trajectory of the card plate, and the push-pull slider is engaged and disengaged with the card plate on the baffle cover through the slot.

[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the push-pull drive mechanism includes a fixed slide, a push-pull slider that can be slidably mounted on the fixed slide, a push-pull screw that extends to the left and right and is mounted on the fixed slide, and a push-pull drive unit that is drively connected to the push-pull screw. The push-pull slider is fixedly connected to a nut seat that is threadedly connected to the push-pull screw. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the intelligent gunpowder machine provided by the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the casing of an embodiment of the intelligent gunning machine provided by the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the casing of an embodiment of the intelligent gunning machine provided by the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a control flowchart of an embodiment of the intelligent gunpowder processing machine provided by the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0023] This section will describe in detail specific embodiments of the present invention. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and overall technical solution of the present invention, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0025] In the description of this invention, if there are words such as "several", they mean one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than", "less than", "exceeding" etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood to include the number itself.

[0026] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The present invention provides an intelligent gunpowder machine, which is illustrated in the following embodiment:

[0028] An intelligent powder processing machine includes: a powder processing drum 100, a powder processing drive device, and two push-pull drive devices 500. The axis of the powder processing drum 100 extends left and right. The powder processing drive device is used to drive the powder processing drum 100 to rotate around its axis. A material trough 110 extending left and right is opened on the outer peripheral wall of the powder processing drum 100. A material blocking cover 120 is slidably covered on the material trough 110. The cross-section of the material blocking cover 120 is arc-shaped. The two straight edges of the material blocking cover 120 are in sliding and sealing contact with the two straight edges of the material trough 110, respectively. The arc-shaped material blocking cover 120 matches the powder processing drum 100. During powder processing, the medicinal material also passes through the material blocking cover 120. The area of ​​the material blocking cover 120 can also be used for powder processing, thereby improving the effect of powder processing.

[0029] Two push-pull drive devices 500 are arranged vertically on the sides of the propellant drum 100. Each push-pull drive device 500 includes a clutch connection mechanism and a push-pull drive mechanism. The push-pull drive mechanism is clutch-connected to the material stop cover 120 through the clutch connection mechanism. The push-pull drive mechanism drives the material stop cover 120 to slide left and right through the clutch connection mechanism, so that the material trough 110 opens or closes.

[0030] In some embodiments, the clutch connection mechanism can be a pin structure. Specifically, a pin hole is provided on the outer end of the baffle cover plate 120. The clutch connection mechanism includes a servo motor that can drive the pin to move. The servo motor drives the pin to insert into or pull out of the pin hole, thereby realizing the clutch connection between the pin and the baffle cover plate 120. The push-pull drive mechanism mainly drives the servo motor to move left and right.

[0031] The clutch connection mechanism in this embodiment includes a push-pull slider 520. The push-pull drive mechanism is used to drive the push-pull slider 520 to move left and right. A slot 521 is provided on the push-pull slider 520. A card plate 121 that bends outward is provided at the right end of the baffle cover plate 120. The slot 521 extends along the rotation trajectory of the card plate 121. The push-pull slider 520 is clutch-connected with the card plate 121 on the baffle cover plate 120 through the slot 521. The card plate 121 and the card slot 521 are only engaged in the left and right directions. They do not interfere with each other in the direction of rotation of the card plate 121. When the card plate 121 rotates into the corresponding card slot 521, the pull drive mechanism drives the push-pull slider 520 to slide to the right along the fixed slide block 510. At this time, the push-pull slider 520 drives the material stop cover plate 120 to slide to the right, and the material slot opening 110 is opened. When the push-pull slider 520 drives the material stop cover plate 120 to slide to the left, the material slot opening 110 is closed.

[0032] Specifically, the push-pull drive mechanism includes a fixed slide block 510, a push-pull slider 520 slidably mounted on the fixed slide block 510, a push-pull screw 540 extending laterally and mounted on the fixed slide block 510, and a push-pull drive unit pulsatingly connected to the push-pull screw 540. The push-pull slider 520 is fixedly connected to a nut seat 550 threadedly connected to the push-pull screw 540. The push-pull slider 520 is driven to slide through the threaded transmission between the push-pull screw 540 and the nut seat 550. The push-pull slider 520 and the fixed slide block 510 can be slidably connected through a guide groove or a guide rod.

[0033] In some embodiments, the intelligent propellant processing machine further includes a housing 200, within which the propellant drum 100 is installed. The housing 200 is provided with an inlet 210 and an outlet 220. The inlet 210 is located above the propellant drum 100, and the outlet 220 is located below the propellant drum 100. The housing 200 is made of stainless steel and has two side doors on both sides and a propellant chamber observation door on the front top. The two side doors facilitate maintenance of the internal parts of the intelligent propellant processing machine, while the propellant chamber observation door allows workers to easily inspect the internal working conditions. During feeding, the feed trough 110 opens after reaching the feeding position, and the medicinal materials are poured in from the feed inlet 210 and fall from the feed trough 110 into the gunpowder drum 100 from top to bottom; during unloading, the feed trough 110 opens after reaching the unloading position, and the medicinal materials inside the gunpowder drum 100 are poured out from the feed trough 110 and discharged from the discharge outlet 220.

[0034] Meanwhile, two bearing seats 300 are installed inside the housing 200. Rotating shafts 130 are coaxially connected to both ends of the propellant drum 100. The propellant drum 100 is rotatably connected to the two bearing seats 300 via the two rotating shafts 130. The propellant drive device is connected to one of the rotating shafts 130. A rotating bearing is generally provided between the rotating shaft 130 and the bearing seat 300, which improves the stability and smoothness of the rotation of the propellant drum 100.

[0035] Specifically, the propellant driving device includes a propellant motor 400 mounted on the housing 200, a drive gear 410 coaxially fixed to the output shaft of the propellant motor 400, and a driven gear 420 coaxially fixed to one of the rotating shafts 130. The drive gear 410 and the driven gear 420 mesh with each other. To achieve automated control, a discharge position detection switch and a feed position detection switch are provided on the side of the propellant drum 100 to detect the discharge position and feed position of the propellant drum 100, respectively. At this time, the corresponding push-pull drive device 500 can drive the baffle cover 120 to slide to open or close the material trough 110.

[0036] In some embodiments, a positioning seat 111 is provided at the left end of the material trough opening 110, and a sliding seat 112 is provided at the right end of the material trough opening 110. The left end of the baffle cover 120 abuts against the positioning seat 111, and the right end of the baffle cover 120 is slidably connected to the sliding seat 112. The positioning seat 111 mainly limits the leftward movement of the baffle cover 120. To achieve automated control, a position detection sensor can be installed on the positioning seat 111 to detect whether the baffle cover 120 is fully closed. The sliding seat 112 acts as a sliding guide for the baffle cover 120 to prevent it from shifting when opening or closing. A position detection sensor can also be provided on the sliding seat 112 to detect whether the baffle cover 120 is fully open.

[0037] In some embodiments, the intelligent propellant processing machine further includes a heating device comprising a front heating element 600 and a rear heating element 700, which are respectively disposed on the front and rear sides of the propellant drum 100. The heating device is primarily electric heating. The front heating element 600 and the rear heating element 700 simultaneously heat the propellant drum 100, improving heating efficiency and ensuring uniform temperature inside the propellant drum 100. In other embodiments, a temperature detection sensor is installed inside the propellant drum 100 to detect the internal heating temperature and prevent excessively low or high temperatures.

[0038] Furthermore, the inner wall of the powder drum 100 is coated with Teflon to ensure that it does not stick to the pot during the processing.

[0039] In some embodiments, the intelligent propellant machine further includes a liquid additive device, which includes a liquid extraction pipe 800 and a liquid supply mechanism. The liquid extraction pipe 800 is coaxially disposed inside the propellant drum 100 and is connected to the liquid supply mechanism. A plurality of nozzles 810 are provided on the side wall of the liquid extraction pipe 800. Depending on the processing technique, different liquid excipients need to be sprayed into the powder drum 100. The liquid supply mechanism also includes a liquid pump 820 and a liquid storage tank 830. The liquid pump 820 is connected to the liquid storage tank 830 and the liquid extraction pipe 800 through conduits. There are several ways to install the liquid extraction pipe 800. The liquid extraction pipe 800 is fixed inside the powder drum 100 and rotates with the powder drum 100. Alternatively, the liquid extraction pipe 800 is fixed on the bearing seat 300 and does not rotate with the powder drum 100. The multiple nozzles 810 on the liquid extraction pipe 800 can spray the liquid evenly in an umbrella shape to ensure that the liquid can contact the medicinal materials evenly and can also clean the powder drum 100.

[0040] This intelligent propellant processing machine also includes a human-machine interface control touch panel 900, an intelligent control module, and a remote control terminal. Parameters such as temperature, rotation speed, time, liquid addition volume and frequency, and heat preservation time can be set via the human-machine interface control touch panel 900 or the remote control terminal. The remote control terminal can connect to the intelligent propellant processing machine via Bluetooth, 4G, or Wi-Fi, allowing for background parameter setting and locking using remote operation software.

[0041] The working principle of this intelligent powder processing machine is as follows: The powder motor 400 drives the powder drum 100 to rotate through the meshing of the drive gear 410 and the driven gear 420. A feed position detection switch detects whether the powder drum 100 has accurately reached the feed position. The feed position detection switch detects the signal and sends it to the intelligent control module. The intelligent control module sends a signal to the upper push-pull drive device 500. The clutch connection mechanism of the upper push-pull drive device 500 engages with the baffle plate 120. The corresponding push-pull drive mechanism drives the baffle plate 120 to open the feed trough 110 through the clutch connection mechanism, allowing the medicinal material to feed through the feed trough 110. After feeding is complete, the push-pull drive mechanism drives the baffle plate 120 to close the feed trough 110 through the clutch connection mechanism. The positioning seat 111 ensures that the feed trough 110 is completely closed. A signal is then transmitted to the intelligent control module, which sends a signal to the front heating element 600. The heating element 700 and the post-heating element 700 simultaneously heat the powder drum 100 until the temperature sensor inside the powder drum 100 detects that the temperature of the powder drum 100 has reached 85%~90% of the program-set temperature. At this point, the drum begins to rotate at a low speed. (Note: This is to ensure that the powder drum 100 is heated evenly before starting the roasting process; the heating device has a temperature compensation function.) The heating device continues to heat up until the temperature sensor detects that the set temperature has been reached, and then maintains the temperature without further increase. The temperature sensor sends a signal to the intelligent control module, which then starts timing the roasting process. (The roasting time is only calculated after the temperature of the powder drum 100 reaches the set requirement.) During the roasting process, according to the system-set process, liquid is drawn from the storage tank 830 by the liquid pump 820 at the set time and sprayed evenly in an umbrella shape through the liquid extraction pipe 800. After the powder is roasted, it can be kept warm for the set time before unloading. After the processing of the medicinal materials is completed, the unloading position detection switch detects that the medicinal material roller 100 has reached the unloading position. Only after ensuring that the medicinal material roller 100 has accurately reached the unloading position will the unloading position detection switch send a feedback signal to the intelligent control module. The clutch connection mechanism of the push-pull drive device 500 located below engages with the material stop cover plate 120. The corresponding push-pull drive mechanism drives the material stop cover plate 120 to open the material trough 110 through the clutch connection mechanism, and the medicinal materials fall from the material trough 110, thereby completing the entire automated medicinal material processing process.

[0042] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and these equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An intelligent powder processing machine, characterized in that: include: The gunpowder cylinder has its axis extending left and right. A material trough extending left and right is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the gunpowder cylinder. A material blocking cover plate can slide left and right on the material trough. A propellant drive device is used to drive the propellant drum to rotate around its axis; Two push-pull drive devices are arranged vertically on the side of the propellant drum. Each push-pull drive device includes a clutch connection mechanism and a push-pull drive mechanism. The push-pull drive mechanism is connected to the baffle cover plate via the clutch connection mechanism. The push-pull drive mechanism drives the baffle cover plate to slide left and right via the clutch connection mechanism, thereby opening or closing the material trough. A discharge position detection switch and a feed position detection switch are provided on the side of the propellant drum to detect the discharge position and feed position of the propellant drum, respectively. At this time, the corresponding push-pull drive device drives the baffle cover plate to slide to open or close the material trough. A positioning seat is provided at the left end of the material trough opening, and a sliding seat is provided at the right end of the material trough opening. The left end of the material blocking cover plate abuts against the positioning seat, and the right end of the material blocking cover plate is slidably connected to the sliding seat. A position detection sensor is installed on the positioning seat to detect whether the material blocking cover plate is completely closed, and a position detection sensor is provided on the sliding seat to detect whether the material blocking cover plate is fully open. It also includes a liquid additive device, which includes a liquid extraction pipe and a liquid supply mechanism. The liquid extraction pipe is coaxially arranged inside the propellant drum and is connected to the liquid supply mechanism. Multiple nozzles are provided on the side wall of the liquid extraction pipe. The clutch connection mechanism includes a push-pull slider, and the push-pull drive mechanism is used to drive the push-pull slider to move left and right. A slot is provided on the push-pull slider, and a card plate that bends outward is provided at the right end of the baffle cover. The slot extends along the rotation trajectory of the card plate. The push-pull slider is engaged with the card plate on the baffle cover through the slot. The card plate and the slot are only engaged in the left and right direction. They do not interfere with each other in the direction of card plate rotation. When the card plate rotates into the corresponding slot, the push-pull drive mechanism drives the push-pull slider to slide to the right along the fixed slide. At this time, the push-pull slider drives the baffle cover to slide to the right, and the material slot is opened. When the push-pull slider drives the baffle cover to slide to the left, the material slot is closed. The cross-section of the baffle cover is arc-shaped, and the two straight edges of the baffle cover are in sliding sealing contact with the two straight edges of the material trough opening.

2. The intelligent powder-processing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a housing, in which the propellant cylinder is installed. The housing is provided with an inlet and an outlet, with the inlet located above the propellant cylinder and the outlet located below the propellant cylinder.

3. The intelligent gunpowder machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two bearing seats are installed inside the housing. Rotating shafts are coaxially connected to both ends of the propellant drum. The propellant drum is rotatably connected to the two bearing seats through the two rotating shafts. The propellant drive device is driven by one of the rotating shafts.

4. The intelligent powder-processing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The propellant drive device includes a propellant motor mounted on the housing, a drive gear coaxially fixed on the output shaft of the propellant motor, and a driven gear coaxially fixed on one of the rotating shafts, wherein the drive gear and the driven gear mesh with each other.

5. An intelligent gunpowder processing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: It also includes a heating device, which includes a front heating element and a rear heating element, which are respectively disposed on the front side and the rear side of the propellant drum.

6. The intelligent powder-processing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push-pull drive mechanism includes a fixed slide, a push-pull screw extending left and right and mounted on the fixed slide, and a push-pull drive unit that is drively connected to the push-pull screw. The push-pull slider is fixedly connected to a nut seat that is threadedly connected to the push-pull screw, and the push-pull slider is slidably mounted on the fixed slide.

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