A traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece flattening machine
By designing a three-section pressing structure and forming mechanism, the problems of air mixing and material collapse in the traditional Chinese medicine slice flattening machine are solved, achieving high-density finished products and efficient processing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BOZHOU ZHONGZHENG CHINESE HERBS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-03-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing Chinese herbal medicine flattening machines are prone to introducing air during the extrusion process, resulting in insufficient density of the finished product and easy collapse of the material, which reduces processing efficiency and increases waste.
It adopts a three-stage pressing structure. The pressurizing component pushes the Chinese herbal medicine slices into the pressing channel, and the flattening component performs staged extrusion. Combined with the inner baffle and forming mechanism, air is eliminated and density is increased. The cutting wire is used to achieve forming and thickness adjustment.
It improved the quality and density of finished Chinese herbal medicine slices, reduced raw material loss, and enhanced processing efficiency and the uniformity of finished products.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece production and processing technology, specifically a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece flattening machine. Background Technology
[0002] In the production and processing of Chinese herbal medicine slices, a flattening machine is needed to compress the powdered raw materials to increase their density, so as to facilitate subsequent forming processes. In the existing technology, the form of extrusion rollers is generally used. The raw materials are placed on a conveyor belt and moved to the bottom of the pressing roller. The pressing roller applies downward pressure to the raw materials to complete the flattening process of the Chinese herbal medicine slices.
[0003] However, in the above-mentioned scheme, since pressure is only applied to the powdered raw material at the top, even if the rear end provides thrust and shielding, air will still be mixed into the flattened agglomerate during pressing, resulting in insufficient density of the finished product and reduced final quality. On the other hand, since the existing technology can only compact a large amount of raw material, the material will collapse to the side, thereby reducing the overall processing efficiency and increasing the degree of waste. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide a flattening machine for Chinese herbal medicine slices to solve the problems mentioned in the background technology. This invention improves the compaction effect of the finished product, reduces the loss of raw materials, and facilitates the adjustment of the thickness of the finished product.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a flattening machine for traditional Chinese medicine slices, comprising a flattening machine body, the flattening machine body including a feeding channel, a pressing channel, a pressurizing component, and a flattening component. The pressing channel is generally horizontal, and the feeding channel is generally vertical. One end of the pressing channel is connected to the bottom of the feeding channel, and the other end of the pressing channel is provided with a discharge port. A feeding port is opened at the top of the side of the feeding channel. The pressurizing component is installed inside the feeding channel, and the flattening component is installed at the top of the pressing channel. A cover plate is provided on the surface of the flattening component. Adjusting studs are welded to the top of the pressing channel, and each adjusting stud protrudes upward from the side of the cover plate. A gap is provided between the flattening component and the bottom plate inside the pressing channel.
[0006] Furthermore, the pressurization assembly includes a first hydraulic rod and a pressure barrel. A bracket is installed on the top of the first hydraulic rod, and a column is welded and installed at the middle position of the bottom of the bracket. The bottom end of the column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner side of the pressure barrel, and the entire pressure barrel is inserted into the inside of the feeding channel.
[0007] Furthermore, multiple first hydraulic rods are provided, and the bottom of each first hydraulic rod is fixedly installed on the top of the feeding channel by means of screws, and a gap is provided between the side of the pressure barrel and the inner wall of the feeding channel.
[0008] Furthermore, an inner baffle is provided on the inner wall of the feeding channel, and a rubber layer is attached to the inner side of the inner baffle. A guide channel is opened inside one of the inner baffles near the feeding port, and the guide channel is connected to the external feeding port.
[0009] Furthermore, the side of the pressure barrel is in contact with the surface of the rubber layer, and the top of the pressure barrel is always higher than the bottom of the inner baffle. The other end of the guide channel is opened towards the bottom.
[0010] Furthermore, the flattening assembly includes a rear end pressure plate and a front end pressure plate, both of which are fixedly installed at the bottom of the cover plate, and the sides of both the rear end pressure plate and the front end pressure plate are in contact with the inner wall of the pressing channel. The forming mechanism passes through the middle position of the rear end pressure plate and the front end pressure plate.
[0011] Furthermore, the bottoms of the rear end pressure plate and the front end pressure plate are flush, the end of the front end pressure plate is provided with a guide plate, and the surface of the adjusting stud is fitted with a top threaded collar and a bottom threaded collar.
[0012] Furthermore, the top threaded collar and the bottom threaded collar are respectively installed at the top and bottom positions of the cover plate, and the front end of the cover plate is inserted into the inner side of the pressing channel.
[0013] Furthermore, the forming mechanism includes a cutter and dividing wires. A support plate is installed on the top of the cutter. Second hydraulic rods are connected to the bottom of both ends of the support plate. A top fixing hole is opened in the middle of the support plate. A cutting groove and a bottom fixing hole are opened in the bottom plate of the pressing channel.
[0014] Furthermore, the cover plate has an insertion hole in the middle, and the rear pressure plate and the front pressure plate have an interlayer in the middle. The cutter passes through the insertion hole and the interior of the interlayer in sequence and is inserted into the cutting groove. The dividing wire passes through the top fixing hole and the interior of the interlayer in sequence and is embedded into the bottom fixing hole. A limit plate is provided at the top of the dividing wire.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention: The present invention provides a flattening machine for Chinese herbal medicine slices, comprising a flattening machine body, wherein the flattening machine body includes a feeding channel, a pressing channel, a discharge port, a feeding port, a pressurizing component, a flattening component, an adjusting stud, a forming mechanism, a cover plate, a threaded hole, a top threaded collar, a bottom threaded collar, a rear pressure plate, a sandwich layer, a front pressure plate, a guide plate, an insertion hole, a bracket, a first hydraulic rod, a column, a pressing barrel, an inner baffle plate, a rubber layer, a guide channel, a support plate, a second hydraulic rod, a top fixing hole, a cutter, a dividing wire, a limiting plate, a cutting groove, and a bottom fixing hole.
[0016] 1. This Chinese herbal medicine slice flattening machine adopts a three-stage pressing structure. The pressurizing component at the front end pushes the raw Chinese herbal medicine slices into the pressing channel, and then the flattening component performs staged extrusion, thereby increasing the density of the raw materials, expelling the air inside the raw materials, and improving the quality of the finished product.
[0017] 2. This Chinese herbal medicine flattening machine conveys materials downward through the inside of the pressing channel, and separates the pressing barrel and the inner wall of the pressing channel by an inner baffle, thereby providing a certain gap at the bottom to provide space for air to concentrate, which further improves the density after flattening, and can accurately put the material into the bottom of the pressing barrel when feeding.
[0018] 3. This Chinese herbal medicine slice flattening machine uses a forming mechanism to block the extruded material, and after compaction, it is formed and discharged. The forming mechanism also uses long dividing wires to cut the compacted material. This structure simultaneously achieves the effects of cutting, forming thickness adjustment and density adjustment. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a traditional Chinese medicine slice flattening machine according to the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flattening component of a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece flattening machine according to the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pressurization component of a traditional Chinese medicine slice flattening machine according to the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the forming mechanism of a traditional Chinese medicine slice flattening machine according to the present invention;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the forming mechanism of a traditional Chinese medicine slice flattening machine according to the present invention;
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Feeding channel; 2. Pressing channel; 3. Discharge port; 4. Feed port; 5. Pressurizing component; 6. Flattening component; 7. Adjusting stud; 8. Forming mechanism; 9. Cover plate; 10. Threaded hole; 11. Top threaded collar; 12. Bottom threaded collar; 13. Rear end pressure plate; 14. Interlayer; 15. Front end pressure plate; 16. Guide plate; 17. Insertion hole; 18. Bracket; 19. First hydraulic rod; 20. Column; 21. Pressing barrel; 22. Inner baffle plate; 23. Rubber layer; 24. Guide channel; 25. Support plate; 26. Second hydraulic rod; 27. Top fixing hole; 28. Cutter; 29. Dividing wire; 30. Limiting plate; 31. Groove; 32. Bottom fixing hole. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This invention provides a technical solution: a flattening machine for Chinese herbal medicine slices, comprising a flattening machine body, the flattening machine body including a feeding channel 1, a pressing channel 2, a pressurizing component 5, and a flattening component 6. The pressing channel 2 is generally horizontal, and the feeding channel 1 is generally vertical. One end of the pressing channel 2 is connected to the bottom of the feeding channel 1, and the other end of the pressing channel 2 is provided with a discharge port 3. A feeding port 4 is opened on the top of the side of the feeding channel 1. The pressurizing component 5 is installed inside the feeding channel 1, and the flattening component 6 is installed on the top of the pressing channel 2. A cover plate is provided on the surface of the flattening component 6. 9. An adjusting stud 7 is welded and installed on the top of the pressing channel 2. Each adjusting stud 7 protrudes upward from the side of the cover plate 9. A gap is provided between the flattening component 6 and the bottom plate inside the pressing channel 2. This Chinese herbal medicine flattening machine wets and stirs the powdered raw materials to form blocks, which are then fed into the inside of the feeding channel 1 through the feeding port 4. Inside the feeding channel 1, the pressurizing component 5, which moves up and down periodically, pushes the material downward until it is pushed into the horizontal pressing channel 2. The pressing component 6 on the pressing channel 2, in conjunction with the pressurizing component 5, can realize the functions of pressurizing and flattening the material.
[0027] In this embodiment, the pressurizing assembly 5 includes a first hydraulic rod 19 and a pressure barrel 21. A bracket 18 is mounted on the top of the first hydraulic rod 19, and a column 20 is welded to the middle of the bottom of the bracket 18. The bottom end of the column 20 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner side of the pressure barrel 21. The entire pressure barrel 21 is inserted into the feed channel 1. Multiple first hydraulic rods 19 are provided, and the bottom of each first hydraulic rod 19 is fixedly mounted on the top of the feed channel 1 using screws. The side of the pressure barrel 21 is connected to... There are gaps between the inner walls of the feeding channel 1. Specifically, when in use, the material is put into the inside of the feeding channel 1 through the side feeding port 4. Then, the first hydraulic rod 19 is controlled to move down. The first hydraulic rod 19 presses down the top support 18. The support 18 presses down the column 20 and the pressing barrel 21. The pressing barrel 21 can apply pressure to the material located at the bottom of the feeding channel 1, thereby squeezing and pushing it into the inside of the pressing channel 2. With the flattening component 6 and the forming mechanism 8 at the rear end, the raw material can be flattened periodically.
[0028] In this embodiment, an inner baffle 22 is provided on the inner wall of the feeding channel 1. A rubber layer 23 is attached to the inner side of the inner baffle 22, and a guide channel 24 is opened inside one of the inner baffles 22 near the feeding port 4. The guide channel 24 is partially connected to the external feeding port 4. The side of the pressing barrel 21 is in contact with the surface of the rubber layer 23, and the top of the pressing barrel 21 is always higher than the bottom of the inner baffle 22. The other end of the guide channel 24 is opened towards the bottom. Specifically, the rubber layer 23 can scrape the residue adhering to the surface of the pressing barrel 21 downward when the pressing barrel 21 moves up and down, thereby reducing the waste of raw materials. At the same time, the space at the bottom of the inner baffle 22 serves as the material feeding and falling area, reducing the pressure and difficulty of feeding.
[0029] In this embodiment, the flattening assembly 6 includes a rear pressure plate 13 and a front pressure plate 15. Both the rear pressure plate 13 and the front pressure plate 15 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the cover plate 9, and the sides of the rear pressure plate 13 and the front pressure plate 15 are in contact with the inner wall of the pressing channel 2. The forming mechanism 8 passes through the middle position of the rear pressure plate 13 and the front pressure plate 15. The bottoms of the rear pressure plate 13 and the front pressure plate 15 are flush. The end of the front pressure plate 15 is provided with a guide plate 16. The surface of the adjusting stud 7 is fitted with a top threaded collar 11 and a bottom threaded collar 12. A three-stage pressing structure is adopted. The pressurizing assembly 5 at the front pushes the added Chinese herbal medicine raw materials into the pressing channel 2, and then the flattening assembly 6 performs staged extrusion. In the first stage, extremely high pressure can be applied to the raw materials. This process does not discharge material, thereby increasing the density of the raw materials, expelling the air inside the raw materials, and improving the quality of the finished product.
[0030] In this embodiment, the top threaded collar 11 and the bottom threaded collar 12 are respectively installed at the top and bottom positions of the cover plate 9. The front end of the cover plate 9 is inserted into the inner side of the pressing channel 2. The forming mechanism 8 includes a cutter 28 and a dividing wire 29. A support plate 25 is installed on the top of the cutter 28. Second hydraulic rods 26 are connected to the bottom of both ends of the support plate 25. A top fixing hole 27 is opened in the middle of the support plate 25. A groove 31 and a bottom fixing hole 32 are opened in the bottom plate of the pressing channel 2. An insertion hole 17 is opened in the middle of the cover plate 9. A sandwich layer 14 is provided between the rear pressure plate 13 and the front pressure plate 15. The cutter 28 passes through the insertion hole 17 and the sandwich layer 14 in sequence and is inserted into the groove 31. The dividing wire 29 passes through the top fixing hole 27 and the sandwich layer 14 in sequence and is embedded into the bottom fixing hole 32. A limit is provided at the top of the dividing wire 29. Plate 30, through the forming mechanism 8, blocks the extruded material, and after compaction, it is formed and discharged. The forming mechanism 8, through the long dividing wire 29, can cut the compacted material, and this cutting function is not affected by the adjustment of the overall thickness of the finished product. It takes into account the effects of cutting, forming thickness adjustment and density adjustment. By moving the cutter 28 down, the material is blocked inside the pressing channel 2. The rear pressurizing component 5 can be used to press down to expel the internal air of the raw material in this part of the space, thereby increasing the density of this part. Then, the second hydraulic rod 26 is controlled to pull the cutter 28 up, keeping the front pressing plate 15 and the rear pressing plate 13 connected. This allows the raw material of Chinese herbal medicine that has been compacted at the bottom of the front pressing plate 15 to continue to be pushed backward, and the cutting wire is used to achieve the cutting effect. Repeating the above steps can complete the flattening process, and any surface of the final product is subjected to equivalent pressing.
[0031] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0032] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A flattening machine for Chinese herbal medicine slices, comprising a flattening machine body, characterized in that: The flattening machine body includes a feeding channel (1), a pressing channel (2), a pressurizing component (5), a forming mechanism (8), and a flattening component (6). The pressing channel (2) is horizontal, and the feeding channel (1) is vertical. One end of the pressing channel (2) is connected to the bottom of the feeding channel (1), and the other end of the pressing channel (2) is provided with a discharge port (3). A feeding port (4) is opened on the top of the side of the feeding channel (1). The pressurizing component (5) is installed inside the feeding channel (1), and the flattening component (6) is installed on the top of the pressing channel (2). A cover plate (9) is provided on the surface of the flattening component (6). Adjusting studs (7) are welded to the top of the material channel (2). Each adjusting stud (7) extends upward from the side of the cover plate (9). A gap is provided between the flattening assembly (6) and the bottom plate inside the pressing channel (2). The flattening assembly (6) includes a rear end pressure plate (13) and a front end pressure plate (15). The rear end pressure plate (13) and the front end pressure plate (15) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the cover plate (9), and the sides of the rear end pressure plate (13) and the front end pressure plate (15) are in contact with the inner wall of the pressing channel (2). The forming mechanism (8) passes through the middle position of the rear end pressure plate (13) and the front end pressure plate (15). 5) The bottom of the front end pressure plate (15) is flush with the bottom of the front end pressure plate (15). The end of the front end pressure plate (15) is provided with a guide plate (16). The surface of the adjusting stud (7) is fitted with a top threaded collar (11) and a bottom threaded collar (12). The top threaded collar (11) and the bottom threaded collar (12) are respectively installed at the top and bottom positions of the cover plate (9). The front end of the cover plate (9) is inserted into the inner side of the pressure channel (2). The surface of the cover plate (9) is provided with a threaded hole (10). The forming mechanism (8) includes a cutter (28) and a dividing wire (29). The top of the cutter (28) is equipped with a support plate (25). The bottom of both ends of the support plate (25) are connected to a second liquid. The pressure bar (26) has a top fixing hole (27) in the middle of the support plate (25), the bottom plate of the pressing channel (2) has a cutting groove (31) and a bottom fixing hole (32), the cover plate (9) has an insertion hole (17) in the middle, the rear pressure plate (13) and the front pressure plate (15) have a sandwich layer (14) in the middle, the cutter (28) passes through the insertion hole (17) and the sandwich layer (14) in sequence and is inserted into the cutting groove (31), the dividing wire (29) passes through the top fixing hole (27) and the sandwich layer (14) in sequence and is embedded into the bottom fixing hole (32), and the top of the dividing wire (29) is provided with a limit plate (30).
2. The traditional Chinese medicine slice flattening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressurization assembly (5) includes a first hydraulic rod (19) and a pressure barrel (21). A bracket (18) is installed on the top of the first hydraulic rod (19). A column (20) is welded and installed at the middle position of the bottom of the bracket (18). The bottom end of the column (20) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner side of the pressure barrel (21). The entire pressure barrel (21) is inserted into the inside of the feeding channel (1).
3. The traditional Chinese medicine slice flattening machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: Multiple first hydraulic rods (19) are provided, and the bottom of each first hydraulic rod (19) is fixedly installed on the top of the feed channel (1) by means of screws. A gap is provided between the side of the pressure barrel (21) and the inner wall of the feed channel (1).
4. A traditional Chinese medicine slice flattening machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: An inner baffle (22) is provided on the inner wall of the feeding channel (1). A rubber layer (23) is attached to the inner side of the inner baffle (22). A guide channel (24) is opened inside one of the inner baffles (22) near the feeding port (4). The guide channel (24) is partially connected to the external feeding port (4).
5. A traditional Chinese medicine slice flattening machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side of the pressure barrel (21) is in contact with the surface of the rubber layer (23), and the top of the pressure barrel (21) is always higher than the bottom of the inner baffle (22), and the other end of the guide channel (24) faces the bottom.