Modular medicine decoction machine

Abstract

The present application relates to a modular medicine decoction machine, comprising: an operating table and a bracket assembly; a first conveying mechanism and a second conveying mechanism are arranged on the operating table; a heating device is also arranged on the operating table, and a water supply cleaning device is arranged beside the heating device; the bracket assembly is located beside the operating table, and a transverse slide rail along the length direction of the operating table and a longitudinal slide rail along the width direction of the operating table are arranged above the operating table; the longitudinal slide rail is slidably connected with the transverse slide rail so that the longitudinal slide rail can move above the operating table along the transverse slide rail; wherein a clamping device and a rotating barrel device are slidably installed on the longitudinal slide rail; the clamping device has a first clamping part, and the first clamping part is suitable for clamping the medicine decoction barrel; the rotating barrel device has a second clamping part, and the second clamping part is suitable for clamping the medicine decoction barrel and controlling the tilt of the medicine decoction barrel; a temporary storage barrel for containing the medicine liquid decocted by the medicine decoction barrel is also arranged on the operating table. It effectively improves the decoction effect of automated decoction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of pharmaceutical processing equipment, and in particular to a modular medicine decoction machine. Background Art

[0002] At present, in the technology of automatic decoction of traditional Chinese medicine, the automatic decoction process of traditional Chinese medicine is generally as follows: wrap the traditional Chinese medicine materials in gauze, and then place the medicine bag wrapped with the traditional Chinese medicine materials in the decoction barrel for decoction. After the decoction is completed, the medicine bag is manually clamped out by chopsticks or pliers to realize the troubleshooting process. Manual slag removal not only has the problem of poor safety, but also cannot effectively realize the fully automatic decoction of traditional Chinese medicine. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the present application proposes a modular medicine decocting machine, which can effectively realize the fully automated decocting of traditional Chinese medicine according to the ancient method.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present application, a modular medicine decoction machine is provided, comprising: an operating table and a bracket assembly;

[0005] The operating table is provided with a first conveying mechanism for conveying the medicine decoction barrel, and a second conveying mechanism for conveying the temporary storage barrel;

[0006] The operating table is also provided with a heating device for heating the medicine decoction barrel, and a water supply and cleaning device is provided beside the heating device;

[0007] The bracket assembly is located beside the operating table, and is provided with a transverse slide rail along the length direction of the operating table and a longitudinal slide rail along the width direction of the operating table above the operating table;

[0008] The longitudinal slide rail is slidably connected to the transverse slide rail, so that the longitudinal slide rail can move above the operating table along the transverse slide rail;

[0009] Wherein, a clamping device and a rotating barrel device are slidably mounted on the longitudinal slide rail;

[0010] The clamping device has a first clamping portion, and the first clamping portion is suitable for clamping the medicine decoction barrel;

[0011] The rotating barrel device has a second clamping portion, which is suitable for clamping the medicine decoction barrel and controlling the tilt of the medicine decoction barrel;

[0012] The operating table is also provided with a temporary storage barrel for containing the medicinal liquid decocted by the decoction barrel.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the clamping device and the rotating barrel device are both slidably installed on the longitudinal slide rail in a hoisting manner.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the clamping device further includes a first driving device, a movable plate and a first fixed plate;

[0015] The movable plate and the first fixed plate are arranged in an up-and-down structure;

[0016] Wherein, the movable plate is located above the first fixed plate, and an elastic component is provided between the movable plate and the first fixed plate;

[0017] The first driving device is installed on the movable plate, the connecting end of the first clamping part is movably connected to the movable plate through a connecting rod, the middle part of the first clamping part is movably connected to the first fixed plate, and the clamping end of the first clamping part is suitable for clamping the medicine decoction barrel;

[0018] The driving part of the first driving device contacts the plate surface of the movable plate, so that the movable plate moves upward or downward through the compression or extension of the elastic component under the drive of the first driving device, thereby driving the first clamping part to open or contract.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the first clamping portion includes a first clamping jaw, a second clamping jaw, and a third clamping jaw;

[0020] The first clamping jaw, the second clamping jaw and the third clamping jaw have the same structure and are all in the shape of a bent rod;

[0021] Wherein, the first clamping jaw, the second clamping jaw and the third clamping jaw are arranged at intervals around the central axis of the movable plate, and are all movably connected to the side surface of the movable plate through the connecting rod;

[0022] The number of the first driving devices is more than two, and the more than two first driving devices are dispersedly arranged on the plate surface of the movable plate;

[0023] Wherein, the first driving device is a cylinder.

[0024] In a possible implementation, the clamping device further includes a second driving device and a stirring and docking member;

[0025] The second driving device is installed on the plate surface of the movable plate, and the output shaft of the second driving device passes through the movable plate and extends downward;

[0026] The stirring docking member is installed on the output shaft of the second driving device and is suitable for docking with the stirring assembly in the medicine decoction barrel, so that the stirring docking member rotates under the drive of the second driving device and drives the stirring assembly to rotate;

[0027] The main body of the stirring and docking member is in the shape of a rod, and a docking buffer is provided inside the stirring and docking member, so that the stirring and docking member can reduce the impact force on the stirring assembly when docking the foot plate assembly under the drive of the second driving device;

[0028] A sleeve is also provided between the output shaft of the second driving device and the stirring and docking member, and the sleeve is provided through the elastic component;

[0029] Wherein, a waist hole is opened on the side wall of the sleeve.

[0030] In a possible implementation, the rotating barrel device includes a second fixing plate and a guide rod;

[0031] The second fixing plate is arranged transversely, and the guide rod is suspended below the fixing plate and arranged parallel to the plate surface of the second fixing plate;

[0032] Wherein, the two ends of the guide rod are respectively sleeved with a first side plate and a second side plate, so that the first side plate and the second side plate are movably connected to the guide rod;

[0033] The clamping drive device is connected to the plate surface of the first side plate and the plate surface of the second side plate respectively, and is used to drive the first side plate and the second side plate to move laterally on the guide rod;

[0034] The second clamping portion is disposed on the plate surface opposite to the first side plate and the second side plate, and is located at the bottom of the first side plate and the second side plate, and is suitable for clamping the medicine decoction barrel;

[0035] The second fixed plate is also provided with a turning driving device, and the turning driving device drives the medicine decoction barrel to turn through a linkage mechanism provided on the first side plate and the second side plate.

[0036] In a possible implementation, the linkage mechanism includes a driving wheel and a driven wheel; the driving wheel and the driven wheel are in an up-and-down structure and are connected by a transmission belt;

[0037] Wherein, the driving wheel is connected to the output shaft of the flip driving device;

[0038] The driven wheel is axially connected to the second clamping portion so that the second clamping portion turns over under the rotation of the driven wheel;

[0039] Wherein, the second clamping portion includes a first holding member and a second holding member; the first holding member and the second holding member are respectively mounted on the plate surface of the first side plate and the plate surface of the second side plate;

[0040] The first holding member and the second holding member have the same structure, and both have a main body in a crescent-shaped structure;

[0041] Wherein, the first holding member and the second holding member are both double-layer structures.

[0042] In a possible implementation, the clamping drive device is a cylinder, and the flipping drive device is a motor;

[0043] There are two guide rods, which are respectively suspended on both sides of the second fixing plate and are both located below the second fixing plate;

[0044] The driven wheel is a dividing plate;

[0045] Wherein, a slot-type photoelectric sensor is also installed on the driven wheel.

[0046] In a possible implementation, there are multiple heating devices;

[0047] A plurality of the heating devices are sequentially arranged on the surface of the operating table;

[0048] There are more than two water supply cleaning devices, and the more than two water supply cleaning devices are installed at intervals between the multiple heating devices.

[0049] In a possible implementation, a barrel cover temporary storage device is further provided on the table top of the operating table;

[0050] A barrel cover for covering the opening of the medicine decoction barrel is placed on the barrel cover temporary storage.

[0051] The medicine-decocting barrel filled with medicinal materials is conveyed to the operating table by the first conveying mechanism, and the medicine-decocting barrel is clamped to the heating device by the holding device arranged on the bracket assembly. Then, the medicine-decocting barrel is filled with water by the water supply cleaning device beside the heating device, and the heating device is started to heat the medicine-decocting barrel after filling with water. After the heating is completed, the medicine-decocting barrel is clamped by the rotating barrel device installed on the bracket assembly, and the medicine-decocting barrel is moved to the top of the temporary storage barrel located on the second conveying mechanism, and then the medicine-decocting barrel is turned over so that the opening of the medicine-decocting barrel is tilted toward the temporary storage barrel, so that the liquid medicine in the medicine-decocting barrel is poured into the temporary storage barrel. When performing the second decoction, the medicine-decocting barrel is placed back to the heating device by the rotating barrel device, and then the water supply cleaning device beside the heating device performs a second water supply on the medicine-decocting barrel, and the heating device is started for secondary heating. After the second decoction is completed, the medicine decoction barrel is moved to the temporary storage barrel by the rotating barrel device and the medicine decoction barrel is turned over so that the opening of the medicine decoction barrel is tilted to pour the medicine liquid in the medicine decoction barrel into the temporary storage barrel, so as to achieve the mixing of the medicine liquid of the first decoction and the second decoction, and then the temporary storage barrel is moved to the packaging area by the second transmission mechanism for packaging of the medicine liquid. The modular medicine decoction machine of the embodiment of the present application not only realizes the automation process of medicine decoction, but also its automation decoction process is the same as the process of ancient medicine decoction. When decocting medicine, the medicinal materials can be directly placed in the medicine decoction barrel without wrapping, which further makes the medicinal properties of the decocted medicine liquid more sufficient, and finally effectively improves the decoction effect of automated decoction.

[0052] Other features and aspects of the present application will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0053] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0054] Figure 1 A front view of a modular medicine decoction machine according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0055] Figure 2 A left side view of a modular medicine decoction machine according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0056] Figure 3 A rear view of the modular medicine decoction machine according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0057] Figure 4 A bottom view of the modular medicine decoction machine according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0058] Figure 5 A top view of a modular medicine decoction machine according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0059] Figure 6A right side view of the modular medicine decoction machine according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0060] Figure 7 The overall structure diagram of the clamping device for clamping the medicine decoction barrel in the modular medicine decoction machine of the embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0061] Figure 8 The overall structure diagram of the rotating barrel device for turning over the medicine decoction barrel in the modular medicine decoction machine according to the embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0062] Fig. 9 A front view of a rotating barrel device for flipping a medicine decoction barrel in a modular medicine decoction machine according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] Various exemplary embodiments, features and aspects of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings represent elements with the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless otherwise specified.

[0064] Among them, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention or simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0065] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0066] The word “exemplary” is used exclusively herein to mean “serving as an example, example, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.

[0067] In addition, in order to better illustrate the present application, numerous specific details are given in the following specific embodiments. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present application can also be implemented without certain specific details. In some examples, methods, means, components and circuits well known to those skilled in the art are not described in detail in order to highlight the subject matter of the present application.

[0068] Figures 1 to 6 1 and 2 respectively show six views of a modular medicine decoction machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the modular medicine decoction machine 100 includes an operating table 110 and a bracket assembly 120. The operating table 110 is mainly used to place a medicine decoction barrel 200 and a heating device 150 (such as an induction cooker) for heating the medicine decoction barrel 200, so as to realize the function of decoction. The bracket assembly 120 is mainly used to install various transmission mechanisms to realize the automatic decoction process. In a possible implementation, the bracket assembly 120 can be implemented by a gantry module.

[0069] For details, see Figures 1 to 6 In the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, a first conveying mechanism 130 for transmitting the medicine decoction barrel 200 and a second conveying mechanism 140 for conveying the temporary storage barrel 300 are provided on the operating table 110. A heating device 150 for heating the medicine decoction barrel 200 is also provided on the operating table 110, and a water supply cleaning device 160 is provided next to the heating device 150. Among them, the first conveying mechanism 130 and the second conveying mechanism 140 can be implemented by a conveyor belt. At the same time, the first conveying mechanism 130 and the second conveying mechanism 140 are respectively arranged on both sides of the table of the operating table 110 (such as: arranged along the long side of the operating table 110). The heating device 150 is arranged in the middle area of ​​the operating table 110.

[0070] The support assembly 120 is located beside the operating table 110, and is provided with a transverse slide rail 121 along the length direction of the operating table 110 and a longitudinal slide rail 122 along the width direction of the operating table 110 above the operating table 110. The longitudinal slide rail 122 is slidably connected with the transverse slide rail 121, so that the longitudinal slide rail 122 can move above the operating table 110 along the transverse slide rail 121.

[0071] Meanwhile, in the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, a clamping device 170 and a rotating barrel device 180 are slidably mounted on the longitudinal slide rail 122. The clamping device 170 has a first clamping portion, which is suitable for clamping the medicine decoction barrel 200. The rotating barrel device 180 has a second clamping portion, which is suitable for clamping the medicine decoction barrel 200 and controlling the tilt of the medicine decoction barrel 200. A temporary storage barrel 300 for containing the medicine decoction prepared by the medicine decoction barrel 200 is also provided on the operating table 110.

[0072] Thus, when the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application is used to decoct medicine, first, the medicine decoction barrel 200 containing the medicinal materials is conveyed to the operating table 110 by the first conveying mechanism 130, and the medicine decoction barrel 200 is clamped to the heating device 150 by the holding device arranged on the bracket assembly 120. Then, the medicine decoction barrel 200 is filled with water by the water supply and cleaning device 160 beside the heating device 150, and the heating device 150 is started to heat the medicine decoction barrel 200 after the water supply. After the heating is completed, the medicine decoction barrel 200 is clamped by the rotating barrel device 180 installed on the bracket assembly 120, and the medicine decoction barrel 200 is moved to the top of the temporary storage barrel 300 located on the second conveying mechanism 140, and then the medicine decoction barrel 200 is turned over so that the opening of the medicine decoction barrel 200 is tilted toward the temporary storage barrel 300, so that the liquid medicine in the medicine decoction barrel 200 is poured into the temporary storage barrel 300. When the second decoction is performed, the medicine decoction barrel 200 is placed back to the heating device 150 by the rotating barrel device 180, and then the water supply and cleaning device 160 beside the heating device 150 performs a second water supply in the medicine decoction barrel 200, and the heating device 150 is started for secondary heating. After the second decoction is completed, the medicine decoction barrel 200 is moved to the temporary storage barrel 300 by the rotating barrel device 180 and the medicine decoction barrel 200 is turned over so that the opening of the medicine decoction barrel 200 is tilted, so that the medicine liquid in the medicine decoction barrel 200 is poured into the temporary storage barrel 300, so that the medicine liquid of the first decoction and the second decoction is mixed, and then the temporary storage barrel 300 is moved to the packaging area by the second conveying mechanism 140 for packaging of the medicine liquid. Through the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, not only the automated process of decocting medicine is realized, but also its automated decocting process is the same as the process of decocting medicine by the traditional method. When decocting medicine, the medicinal materials can be directly placed in the decocting barrel 200 without wrapping, which further makes the medicinal properties of the decocted medicine more sufficient, and ultimately effectively improves the decocting effect of the automated decocting medicine.

[0073] According to the above description, both the clamping device 170 and the rotating barrel device 180 achieve position transfer by moving on the longitudinal slide rail 122 of the bracket assembly 120 and moving the longitudinal slide rail 122 on the transverse slide rail 121 .

[0074] In addition, in a possible implementation, the clamping device 170 and the rotating barrel device 180 are both slidably installed on the longitudinal slide rail 122 by hoisting. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the clamping device 170 and the rotating barrel device 180 are both installed on the longitudinal slide rail 122 in a suspended manner through a suspension rod 190. Among them, the suspension rod 190 is slidably installed on the longitudinal slide rail 122, so that the movement of the clamping device 170 and the rotating barrel device 180 is achieved by sliding the suspension rod 190 on the longitudinal slide rail 122.

[0075] At the same time, it should be pointed out that in the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, the installation of the clamping device 170 and the rotating barrel device 180 on the suspension rod 190 is also achieved by sliding installation. That is, the clamping device 170 is installed on the suspension rod 190 in a sliding installation manner, so that the clamping device 170 can move up and down along the suspension rod 190. When the clamping device 170 is required to clamp the medicine decoction barrel 200, the clamping device 170 is controlled to move downward along the suspension rod 190 to the position of the pressure reducing barrel to clamp the medicine decoction barrel 200. After the medicine decoction barrel 200 is placed on the heating device 150, the clamping device 170 is controlled to make the suspension rod 190 slide upward, so as to clamp the next medicine decoction barrel 200.

[0076] The installation of the rotating barrel device 180 on the hanging rod 190 and the clamping and flipping operation process of the rotating barrel device 180 on the decoction barrel 200 are the same or similar to the installation and clamping process of the above-mentioned clamping device 170 on the hanging rod 190, and will not be repeated here.

[0077] Here, it should be noted that the sliding installation method of the longitudinal slide rail 122 on the transverse slide rail 121, the installation method of the suspension rod 190 on the longitudinal slide rail 122, and the installation methods of the clamping device 170 and the rotating barrel device 180 on the corresponding suspension rods 190 can be the same or different. Moreover, the installation methods can be implemented by conventional sliding installation methods in the art, which are not specifically limited here.

[0078] In addition, the specific installation method of the first conveying mechanism 130 and the second conveying mechanism 140 laid on the operating table 110 can also be achieved by conventional technical means in the art, and is not specifically limited here.

[0079] Furthermore, in the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, the clamping device 170 can be implemented in the following manner.

[0080] See also Figure 7The clamping device 170 includes a first driving device 172, a movable plate 173 and a first fixed plate 174. The movable plate 173 and the first fixed plate 174 are arranged in an upper and lower structure. Among them, the movable plate 173 is located above the first fixed plate 174, and an elastic component 175 is arranged between the movable plate 173 and the first fixed plate 174. The first driving device 172 is installed on the movable plate 173, the connecting end of the first clamping part is movably connected with the movable plate 173 through a connecting rod, the middle part of the first clamping part is movably connected with the first fixed plate 174, and the clamping end of the first clamping part is suitable for clamping the medicine barrel 200. The driving part of the first driving device 172 contacts the plate surface of the movable plate 173, so that the movable plate 173 is driven by the first driving device 172 to move upward or downward through the compression or extension of the elastic component 175 to drive the first clamping part to open or contract.

[0081] When the clamping device 170 with the above structure clamps the medicine barrel 200, the driving part of the first driving device 172 presses the movable plate 173 downward, and the movable plate 173 moves downward under the pressure and drives the elastic component 175 to compress. The connecting rod between the first clamping part and the movable plate 173 moves simultaneously during the downward movement of the movable plate 173 until the connecting rod is in a horizontal state. At this time, the connecting rod and the plate surface of the movable plate 173 are in a parallel state, and the connecting rod and the first clamping part are at a right angle. After the first clamping part is opened, it surrounds the clamping part of the medicine barrel 200. Then, the retraction of the driving part of the first driving device 172 drives the movable plate 173 to move upward during the rebound process of the elastic component 175, and the linkage action of the connecting rod drives the first clamping part to contract, so that the first clamping part clamps the medicine barrel 200. In this way, the clamping and releasing process of the clamping device 170 on the medicine barrel 200 can be realized, and the structure is simple and easy to realize.

[0082] Among them, see Figure 7 , the first clamping part can be realized by the structure of the clamping jaw. Specifically, the first clamping part includes a first clamping jaw 171a, a second clamping jaw 171b and a third clamping jaw. The first clamping jaw 171a, the second clamping jaw 171b and the third clamping jaw have the same structure and are all in the shape of a bent rod. The first clamping jaw 171a, the second clamping jaw 171b and the third clamping jaw are arranged at intervals around the central axis of the movable plate 173, and are all movably connected to the side of the movable plate 173 through a connecting rod.

[0083] The number of the first driving devices 172 may be more than two, and the more than two first driving devices 172 are dispersedly arranged on the plate surface of the movable plate 173. The first driving device 172 may be implemented by a cylinder, and the elastic component 175 may be directly implemented by a spring.

[0084] More specifically, two first driving devices 172 may be provided, and the two first driving devices 172 are respectively provided on both sides of the movable plate 173. By installing the two first driving devices 172 on both sides of the movable plate 173, the two first driving devices 172 simultaneously press the movable plate 173, so that the movable plate 173 can be subjected to a more uniform force.

[0085] Here, it is also necessary to point out that an anti-slip layer can also be provided on the side of the first clamping portion facing the medicine barrel 200, so that when the first clamping portion clamps the side wall of the medicine barrel 200, the anti-slip layer is tightly fitted with the side wall of the medicine barrel 200, thereby increasing the friction between the first clamping portion and the medicine barrel 200, which further reduces the risk of the medicine barrel 200 falling and prevents the medicine barrel 200 from sliding.

[0086] It should also be pointed out that each clamping jaw in the first clamping portion, the movable plate 173 and the fixed plate can be made of sheet metal or other materials, and the material of each component is not specifically limited here.

[0087] That is, the first driving device 172 is realized by using a cylinder, and the first clamping part is set to three clamping claws (i.e., the first clamping claw 171a, the second clamping claw 171b and the third clamping claw) which are dispersedly installed on the movable plate 173 according to the surrounding structure. When clamping the barrel, the clamping device 170 is transported to the top of the medicine barrel 200 through the cooperation of the longitudinal slide rail 122 and the transverse slide rail 121 in the bracket assembly 120, and the cylinder pushes the movable plate 173 to drive each clamping claw to open, and the clamping claw enters the barrel holding position. Then, the cylinder is retracted, and the movable plate 173 is pushed by the spring to close the clamping claw, and at the same time, the connecting rod forms a dead point horizontally (the clamping claw will not be opened by external force) to clamp the medicine barrel 200.

[0088] For further information, see Figure 7 In a possible implementation, the clamping device 170 further includes a second driving device 176 and a stirring docking member 177. The second driving device 176 is mounted on the plate surface of the movable plate 173, and the output shaft of the second driving device 176 penetrates the movable plate 173 and extends downward. The stirring docking member 177 is mounted on the output shaft of the second driving device 176, and is suitable for docking with the stirring assembly in the decoction barrel 200, so that the stirring docking member 177 rotates under the drive of the second driving device 176 and drives the stirring assembly to rotate.

[0089] That is, by arranging the second driving device 176 and the stirring docking member 177 in the clamping device 170, when the clamping device 170 places the medicine decoction barrel 200 on the heating device 150, the stirring docking member 177 is controlled to dock with the stirring component in the medicine decoction barrel 200, and the stirring component is driven to rotate under the drive of the second driving device 176, thereby realizing automatic stirring of the medicine liquid in the medicine decoction barrel 200. This makes the process of decocting medicine using the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application more in line with the ancient method of decocting medicine, thereby further improving the full dissolution of the medicinal properties of the medicine liquid, and ultimately ensuring the quality of the decocted medicine.

[0090] The main body of the stirring docking member 177 is in the shape of a rod, and a docking buffer member 177a is provided inside the stirring docking member 177, so that the stirring docking member 177 can reduce the impact force on the stirring assembly when docking the stirring assembly under the drive of the second driving device 176. That is, after the clamping device 170 places the medicine decoction barrel 200 on the heating device 150, the heating device 150 is started to heat the medicine liquid in the medicine decoction barrel 200. During the process of decocting medicine, the stirring docking member 177 in the clamping device 170 docks with the stirring assembly in the medicine decoction barrel 200, and then the second driving device 176 drives the stirring docking member 177 to rotate, and when the stirring docking member 177 rotates, the stirring assembly is driven to rotate, thereby achieving the stirring of the medicine liquid in the medicine decoction barrel 200.

[0091] It should also be pointed out here that, in a possible implementation, the stirring docking piece 177 can also be set as a telescopic rod structure, so that when there is no stirring component in the decoction barrel 200, the stirring docking piece 177 can be directly elongated to extend the stirring docking piece 177 into the decoction barrel 200, and then driven by the second driving device 176 to drive the stirring docking piece 177 to rotate, thereby achieving stirring of the medicine liquid in the decoction barrel 200.

[0092] Alternatively, the clamping device 170 is controlled to move downward along the suspension rod 190 , and after the stirring and docking member 177 extends into the medicine decoction barrel 200 , the second driving device 176 drives the stirring and docking member 177 to rotate.

[0093] Furthermore, one end of the stirring docking piece 177 that docks the stirring component can be set to a conical head shape. When the stirring docking piece 177 is docked with the stirring component, the conical head can be directly inserted into the main shaft of the stirring component and fixed to achieve docking with the stirring component. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0094] Also, see Figure 7In the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, a sleeve 178 is further provided between the output shaft of the second driving device 176 in the clamping device 170 and the stirring docking member 177, and the sleeve 178 is provided through the elastic component 175. By providing the sleeve 178 between the stirring docking member 177 and the output shaft of the second driving device 176, the sleeve 178 surrounds the output shaft of the stirring docking member 177 and the second driving device 176, thereby achieving a protective effect on the output shaft of the stirring docking member 177 and the second driving device 176.

[0095] In addition, in a possible implementation, a waist hole is also provided on the side wall of the sleeve 178. The waist hole is provided to facilitate maintenance of the output shaft of the second driving device 176 and the stirring docking member 177.

[0096] Furthermore, in the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, the rotating barrel device 180 can be implemented in the following manner.

[0097] That is, see Figure 8 and Fig. 9 In a possible implementation, the rotating barrel device 180 includes a second fixed plate 182 and a guide rod 183. The second fixed plate 182 is arranged horizontally, and the guide rod 183 is suspended below the fixed plate and arranged parallel to the plate surface of the second fixed plate 182. Wherein, the first side plate 184 and the second side plate 185 are respectively sleeved at both ends of the guide rod 183, so that the first side plate 184 and the second side plate 185 are both movably connected to the guide rod 183. The clamping drive device 186 is respectively connected to the plate surface of the first side plate 184 and the plate surface of the second side plate 185, and is used to drive the first side plate 184 and the second side plate 185 to move horizontally on the guide rod 183. The second clamping part 181 is arranged on the plate surface opposite to the first side plate 184 and the second side plate 185, and is located at the bottom of the first side plate 184 and the second side plate 185, and is suitable for clamping the decoction barrel 200. A turning driving device 187 is also installed on the second fixed plate 182 , and the turning driving device 187 drives the medicine decoction barrel 200 to turn over through a linkage mechanism 188 arranged on the first side plate 184 and the second side plate 185 .

[0098] Thus, when the medicine barrel 200 is turned over by the rotating barrel device 180 of the above structure, the clamping drive device 186 drives the connecting rod mechanism to push the two large plates (i.e., the first side plate 184 and the second side plate 185) and the second clamping part 181 to open and enter the barrel clamping station. Then, the clamping drive device 186 controls the second clamping part 181 to close and clamp the medicine barrel 200. Then, after the gantry module (i.e., the bracket assembly 120) transports the medicine barrel 200 to the required station, the turning drive device 187 is started, driving the linkage mechanism 188 on the first side plate 184 and the second side plate 185 to turn the medicine barrel 200, so that the opening of the medicine barrel 200 is tilted toward the opening of the temporary storage barrel 300, thereby pouring the medicine liquid in the medicine barrel 200 into the temporary storage barrel 300.

[0099] In one possible implementation, the linkage mechanism 188 can be implemented by the structure of the master and slave wheels 188b. Figure 8 The linkage mechanism 188 includes a driving wheel 188a and a driven wheel 188b. The driving wheel 188a and the driven wheel 188b are in an up-down structure and are connected by a transmission belt 188c. Specifically, the driving wheel 188a is connected to the output shaft of the flip driving device 187. The driven wheel 188b is connected to the second clamping part 181, so that the second clamping part 181 is flipped under the rotation of the driven wheel 188b.

[0100] That is, the turning driving device 187 drives the driving wheel 188a to rotate, and the driving wheel 188a drives the driven wheel 188b to rotate at the same time. The connecting shaft connected between the driven wheel 188b and the second clamping part 181 also performs corresponding rotational motion under the rotation of the driven wheel 188b, and then drives the second clamping part 181 to turn over, and finally makes the second clamping part 181 clamp the medicine barrel 200 to turn over.

[0101] Furthermore, the second clamping portion 181 includes a first holding member 181a and a second holding member 181b. The first holding member 181a and the second holding member 181b are respectively mounted on the surface of the first side plate 184 and the surface of the second side plate 185. The first holding member 181a and the second holding member 181b have the same structure, and the main bodies are both in a crescent-shaped structure. By setting the first holding member 181a and the second holding member 181b to be a crescent-shaped structure, the first holding member 181a and the second holding member 181b can be completely fitted with the outer wall of the medicine decoction barrel 200, thereby ensuring a stable clamping of the medicine decoction barrel 200.

[0102] In addition, the first holding member 181a and the second holding member 181b can also be set to a double-layer structure to increase the holding area of ​​the medicine decoction barrel 200.

[0103] The clamping drive device 186 can be implemented by a cylinder, and the flipping drive device 187 can be implemented by a drive motor.

[0104] In addition, it should be noted that in the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, Figure 8 , there are two guide rods 183 in the rotating barrel device 180, and the two guide rods 183 are respectively suspended on both sides of the second fixing plate 182 and are both located below the second fixing plate 182. The provision of two guide rods 183 is conducive to ensuring the balance of the second fixing plate 182 and the stability of the first side plate 184 and the second side plate 185, which also ensures the reliability and safety of the rotating barrel device 180. At the same time, the material of the guide rod 183 can be a stainless steel pipe, or other pipe fittings, which are not specifically limited here.

[0105] Furthermore, in the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, the driven wheel 188b of the connecting rod mechanism in the rotating barrel device 180 can be implemented by a dividing plate. The use of a dividing plate as the driven wheel 188b can effectively control the current flip angle of the medicine decoction barrel 200, thereby avoiding the situation where the medicine decoction barrel 200 flips too much or the flip angle is not enough, resulting in the medicine liquid not being able to be smoothly poured into the temporary storage barrel 300.

[0106] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in a possible implementation, a slot-type photoelectric sensor is also installed on the driven wheel 188b. The slot-type photoelectric sensor monitors the current rotation angle of the driven wheel 188b in real time, thereby monitoring the current flip angle of the medicine decoction barrel 200, which further improves the reliability of the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application.

[0107] In addition, in the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, the number of the heating devices 150 can be set to be multiple. Figure 5 , a plurality of heating devices 150 are sequentially arranged on the table top of the operating table 110. Correspondingly, there are more than two water supply and cleaning devices 160, and the more than two water supply and cleaning devices 160 are installed between the plurality of heating devices 150 at intervals, so as to ensure that each medicine decoction barrel 200 placed on the heating device 150 can automatically supply water through its nearest neighbor water supply and cleaning device 160.

[0108] For example, see Figure 5In the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, 18 heating devices 150 are provided, and each group of 6 heating devices 150 is provided with a corresponding water supply and cleaning device 160. By dividing the plurality of heating devices 150 into groups on the operating table 110, each group is provided with a water supply and cleaning device 160, so that the configuration of the heating devices 150 and the water supply and cleaning devices 160 is more reasonable.

[0109] At the same time, by modularizing the plurality of heating devices 150 , the purpose of decocting different medicinal materials in different areas can be achieved, thereby effectively improving the efficiency of decocting medicines.

[0110] In addition, in the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, a barrel cover temporary storage 191 is also provided on the table of the operation table 110. The barrel cover temporary storage 191 is placed with a barrel cover for covering the opening of the medicine decoction barrel 200, and the number of barrel covers placed can be multiple. After the clamping device 170 transfers the medicine decoction barrel 200 from the first conveying mechanism 130 to the heating device 150, the barrel cover can be clamped from the barrel cover temporary storage 191 and covered on the medicine decoction barrel 200. After the decoction is completed, the barrel cover is clamped off from the medicine decoction barrel 200 and placed back in the barrel cover temporary storage 191.

[0111] In order to make the structure of the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application clearer, Figures 1 to 8 The illustrated embodiment specifically describes the process of decocting the medicine.

[0112] The prepared and soaked medicine barrel 200 enters the operation platform 110 through the first conveying mechanism 130, the clamping device 170 clamps the medicine barrel 200 and places it on the heating device 150, and takes the barrel cover from the barrel cover temporary storage 191 and covers the medicine barrel 200. At the same time, the heating device 150 starts to boil medicine.

[0113] During the process of decocting the medicine, the stirring docking member 177 in the clamping device 170 docks with the stirring assembly in the medicine decocting barrel 200, giving the medicine decocting barrel 200 a stirring power, and stirring at least 6-9 times during the entire process of decocting the Chinese medicine. After decocting, the rotating barrel device 180 clamps the medicine decocting barrel 200 and drives the medicine decocting barrel 200 to the temporary storage barrel 300 area, and then rotates and flips the medicine decocting barrel 200 to pour the medicine liquid into the temporary storage barrel 300.

[0114] At the same time, the heating device 150 under the temporary storage barrel 300 starts heating to keep the temperature of the medicine liquid in the temporary storage barrel 300 at 100 degrees. After the medicine is poured, the barrel rotating device 180 puts the medicine decoction barrel 200 into the original position, and the water supply and cleaning device 160 starts working to add water to the medicine decoction barrel 200 and perform the second decoction. After the second decoction is completed, the second decoction liquid is poured into the temporary storage barrel 300 again according to the action of the first decoction, and mixed with the first decoction liquid.

[0115] Next, the temporary storage barrel 300 is transferred to the second conveying mechanism 140 under the operation of the clamping device 170, and brought into the packaging area under the movement of the second conveying mechanism 140. At the same time, the water cleaning device 160 cleans the medicine decoction barrel 200 and the barrel cover. After the cleaning is completed, the clamping device 170 puts the barrel cover of the medicine decoction barrel 200 into the barrel cover temporary storage 191, and puts the medicine decoction barrel 200 on the first conveying mechanism 130 and transports it away. In this way, a decoction process is completed.

[0116] As can be seen from the above, the modular decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application realizes the form of bulk decoction in the ancient method, returns to the origin, avoids the pollution caused by the gauze decoction, and the inability of the medicinal properties to be fully dissolved. At the same time, compared with the traditional manual intervention semi-automatic decoction machine, the modular decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application is more adapted to the needs of marketization, meets the current automation requirements, and has a high degree of automation and can be used online. Moreover, in the process of decoction, water addition automation, detection automation, and operation automation can be fully realized, which is more intelligent and reliable.

[0117] It should be noted that, in the modular medicine decoction machine 100 of the embodiment of the present application, the control of the first conveying mechanism 130, the second conveying mechanism 140, the heating device 150, the water supply and cleaning device 160, the clamping device 170 and the rotating barrel device 180 are all realized by the controller. The specific control method can be realized by conventional technical means in the art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0118] It should also be noted that although Figures 1 to 8 The modular decoction machine described above is introduced as an example, but those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present application should not be limited thereto. In fact, the user can flexibly set the specific structure of each component according to personal preference and / or actual application scenario, as long as the function of automatic decoction can be met.

[0119] The embodiments of the present application have been described above, and the above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and changes will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The selection of terms used herein is intended to best explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, or improvements to the technology in the market, or to enable other persons of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A modular medicine decoction machine, characterized in that: include: Operator station and stand assembly; The operating table is provided with a first conveying mechanism for conveying the medicine decoction barrel, and a second conveying mechanism for conveying the temporary storage barrel; The operating table is also provided with a heating device for heating the medicine decoction barrel, and a water supply and cleaning device is provided beside the heating device; The bracket assembly is located beside the operating table, and is provided with a transverse slide rail along the length direction of the operating table and a longitudinal slide rail along the width direction of the operating table above the operating table; The longitudinal slide rail is slidably connected to the transverse slide rail, so that the longitudinal slide rail can move above the operating table along the transverse slide rail; Wherein, a clamping device and a rotating barrel device are slidably mounted on the longitudinal slide rail; The clamping device has a first clamping portion, and the first clamping portion is suitable for clamping the medicine decoction barrel; The rotating barrel device has a second clamping portion, which is suitable for clamping the medicine decoction barrel and controlling the tilt of the medicine decoction barrel; The operating table is also provided with a temporary storage barrel for containing the medicinal liquid decocted by the decoction barrel; The clamping device also includes a first driving device, a movable plate and a first fixed plate; The movable plate and the first fixed plate are arranged in an up-and-down structure; Wherein, the movable plate is located above the first fixed plate, and an elastic component is provided between the movable plate and the first fixed plate; The first driving device is installed on the movable plate, the connecting end of the first clamping part is movably connected to the movable plate through a connecting rod, the middle part of the first clamping part is movably connected to the first fixed plate, and the clamping end of the first clamping part is suitable for clamping the medicine decoction barrel; The driving part of the first driving device is in contact with the plate surface of the movable plate, so that the movable plate is driven by the first driving device to move upward or downward through the compression or extension of the elastic component, thereby driving the first clamping part to open or contract; The first clamping portion includes a first clamping jaw, a second clamping jaw and a third clamping jaw; The first clamping jaw, the second clamping jaw and the third clamping jaw have the same structure and are all in the shape of a bent rod; Wherein, the first clamping jaw, the second clamping jaw and the third clamping jaw are arranged at intervals around the central axis of the movable plate, and are all movably connected to the side surface of the movable plate through the connecting rod; The number of the first driving devices is more than two, and the more than two first driving devices are dispersedly arranged on the plate surface of the movable plate; Wherein, the first driving device is a cylinder; The clamping device also includes a second driving device and a stirring and docking member; The second driving device is installed on the plate surface of the movable plate, and the output shaft of the second driving device passes through the movable plate and extends downward; The stirring docking member is installed on the output shaft of the second driving device and is suitable for docking with the stirring assembly in the medicine decoction barrel, so that the stirring docking member rotates under the drive of the second driving device and drives the stirring assembly to rotate; The main body of the stirring and docking member is in the shape of a rod, and a docking buffer is arranged inside the stirring and docking member, so that the stirring and docking member can reduce the impact force on the stirring component when docking the stirring component under the drive of the second driving device; A sleeve is also provided between the output shaft of the second driving device and the stirring and docking member, and the sleeve is provided through the elastic component; Wherein, a waist hole is opened on the side wall of the sleeve.

2. The modular medicine decoction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping device and the rotating barrel device are both slidably installed on the longitudinal slide rail in a hoisting manner.

3. The modular medicine decoction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating barrel device comprises a second fixing plate and a guide rod; The second fixing plate is arranged transversely, and the guide rod is suspended below the fixing plate and arranged parallel to the plate surface of the second fixing plate; Wherein, the two ends of the guide rod are respectively sleeved with a first side plate and a second side plate, so that the first side plate and the second side plate are both movably connected to the guide rod; The clamping driving device is connected to the plate surface of the first side plate and the plate surface of the second side plate respectively, and is used to drive the first side plate and the second side plate to move laterally on the guide rod; The second clamping portion is disposed on the plate surface opposite to the first side plate and the second side plate, and is located at the bottom of the first side plate and the second side plate, and is suitable for clamping the medicine decoction barrel; The second fixed plate is also provided with a turning driving device, and the turning driving device drives the medicine decoction barrel to turn over through a linkage mechanism provided on the first side plate and the second side plate.

4. The modular medicine decoction machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The linkage mechanism comprises a driving wheel and a driven wheel; the driving wheel and the driven wheel are in an up-and-down structure and are connected by a transmission belt; Wherein, the driving wheel is connected to the output shaft of the flip driving device; The driven wheel is axially connected to the second clamping portion so that the second clamping portion turns over under the rotation of the driven wheel; Wherein, the second clamping portion includes a first holding member and a second holding member; the first holding member and the second holding member are respectively mounted on the plate surface of the first side plate and the plate surface of the second side plate; The first holding member and the second holding member have the same structure, and both have a main body in a crescent-shaped structure; Wherein, the first holding member and the second holding member are both double-layer structures.

5. The modular medicine decoction machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping drive device is a cylinder, and the flipping drive device is a motor; There are two guide rods, which are respectively suspended on both sides of the second fixing plate and are both located below the second fixing plate; The driven wheel is a dividing plate; Wherein, a slot-type photoelectric sensor is also installed on the driven wheel.

6. The modular medicine decoction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the heating devices is multiple; A plurality of the heating devices are sequentially arranged on the surface of the operating table; There are more than two water supply cleaning devices, and the more than two water supply cleaning devices are installed at intervals between the multiple heating devices.

7. The modular medicine decoction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A barrel cover temporary storage device is also provided on the table top of the operating table; A barrel cover for covering the opening of the medicine decoction barrel is placed on the barrel cover temporary storage.

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