A traditional chinese medicine decoction piece method pinellia ternata crushing device

Abstract

The application provides a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece method pinellia ternata crushing device, including frame, material distribution module, material pressing module and driving module; the material distribution module is installed on the outer surface of the frame, is used for screening traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, and is conveyed to the material pressing module; the material pressing module is installed inside the frame, includes a rotatable material discharge disc, and the material discharge disc is used for arranging traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, so that the traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces enter a plurality of material discharge holes formed on the surface of the material discharge disc; the driving module is installed on the outer surface of the frame and is used for providing power for the material distribution module and the material pressing module. The application separates part of pinellia ternata with small particles before crushing, so that the pinellia ternata can be used without crushing, and the production efficiency is improved; the application uses the material pressing module, arranges pinellia ternata through the material discharge disc, sets multiple material pressing stations on the same material discharge disc, ensures that the presser knife can crush multiple pinellia ternata synchronously, and further improves the production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of Chinese medicinal material crushing equipment, and specifically relates to a crushing device for Pinellia ternata using the traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece method. Background Technology

[0002] Prepared Pinellia ternata is a traditional Chinese medicine derived from the dried tuber of Pinellia ternata, a plant in the Araceae family. It is a processed form of Pinellia ternata. Its main functions and indications are: drying dampness and resolving phlegm. It is used for cough and asthma with excessive phlegm, dizziness and palpitations due to phlegm retention, vertigo due to wind-phlegm, and headache due to phlegm syncope. When using prepared Pinellia ternata, it is generally crushed and processed by separating the tubers according to their size. It is soaked in water, changing the water twice daily until there is no dry core. Then, it is soaked in a licorice-lime solution, stirring daily to maintain a pH above 12.0, until a slight numbing sensation is felt on the tongue and the cut surface is uniformly yellow. Afterward, it is removed, washed, and dried.

[0003] Currently, when crushing Pinellia ternata, knives are used to pulverize it. However, the finished product of Pinellia ternata after crushing is uneven and contains many small pieces, which makes it impossible to collect some of the Pinellia ternata. Moreover, dust pollution is easily generated during the processing, which increases production costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the above problems, this invention proposes a device for crushing Pinellia ternata using traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A device for crushing Pinellia ternata (a type of Chinese medicinal herb) using traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces method includes a frame, a material distribution module, a material pressing module, and a drive module;

[0007] The material sorting module is installed on the outer surface of the frame and is used to screen Chinese medicinal herbs and transport them to the pressing module.

[0008] The pressing module is installed inside the frame and includes a rotatable discharge tray. The discharge tray is used to arrange the Chinese herbal medicine slices so that the Chinese herbal medicine slices enter a number of discharge holes opened on the surface of the discharge tray.

[0009] The drive module is mounted on the outer surface of the frame and is used to provide power to the material distribution module and the material pressing module.

[0010] Preferably, the material distribution module includes a material distribution tray, a hopper, and a baffle plate;

[0011] The material distribution plate is rotatably coupled to the hopper and is located at the bottom of the hopper;

[0012] The baffle plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hopper and is located on the upper side of the distribution plate;

[0013] The surface of the dispensing disc is provided with several dispensing holes of different diameters;

[0014] The bottom of the hopper is provided with an outflow port and an inflow port. The outflow port is used to discharge Chinese medicinal herbs from the larger-diameter distribution holes. The inflow port is used to discharge Chinese medicinal herbs from the smaller-diameter distribution holes.

[0015] The discharge port is connected to a conveying pipe, which extends into the pressing module.

[0016] Preferably, the baffle plate is also rotatably connected to a plurality of pressure rollers, and the side of the pressure rollers is provided with a plurality of pressure heads, the pressure heads extending into the material distribution hole.

[0017] Preferably, the drive module includes a first motor, the output shaft of which is fixedly connected to the dispensing disc for driving the dispensing disc to rotate.

[0018] Preferably, the pressing module includes a feeding seat and a tool holder;

[0019] The feeding seat is installed at the bottom of the frame;

[0020] The discharge disc is rotatably installed in the discharge seat;

[0021] The tool holder is equipped with a number of pressing blades, and the number of pressing blades is the same as the discharge hole.

[0022] A cutter is installed inside the discharge hole;

[0023] The pressure blade and the cutting blade slide together.

[0024] Preferably, the drive module further includes a double-rod cylinder, the telescopic shaft of which is fixedly connected to the tool holder.

[0025] Preferably, the drive module further includes a second motor;

[0026] A pulley is mounted on the output shaft of the second motor, and a belt is provided between the pulley and the discharge disc to drive the discharge disc to rotate.

[0027] Preferably, both the first motor and the second motor are equipped with a first mounting bracket, which is fixedly connected to the frame.

[0028] Preferably, the hopper is further fixedly connected to a second mounting bracket, which is fixedly connected to the frame.

[0029] Preferably, the herbal medicine crushing device for Pinellia ternata further includes a controller, which is used to control the working status of the first motor, the second motor and the double-rod cylinder.

[0030] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0031] 1. By using a material separation module, this invention can separate some of the smaller-sized Pinellia ternata particles before crushing them, so that they can be used without a crushing step, thus improving production efficiency.

[0032] 2. This invention uses a pressing module to discharge Pinellia ternata through a discharge plate. Multiple pressing stations are set on the same discharge plate to ensure that the pressing blade can crush multiple Pinellia ternata simultaneously, which further improves production efficiency. Moreover, the pressing module uses pressing blades and cutting blades in cooperation to make the crushed Pinellia ternata particles uniform and not generate dust, thus reducing production costs.

[0033] Other features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the following description, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of the invention may be realized and obtained by means of the structures pointed out in the description and the drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1 This shows a schematic diagram of the right side of a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece crushing device for Pinellia ternata according to the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 A front view of a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece crushing device for Pinellia ternata is shown.

[0037] Figure 3 This diagram shows the left side of a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece crushing device for Pinellia ternata according to the present invention;

[0038] Figure 4 The top view of the material distribution module and the first motor of the present invention is shown.

[0039] Figure 5 The bottom view of the material distribution module and the first motor of the present invention is shown.

[0040] Figure 6 An assembly diagram of the first motor and the dispensing disc of the present invention is shown;

[0041] Figure 7 An assembly diagram of the tool holder, pressure knife, discharge tray, and cutter of the present invention is shown;

[0042] Figure 8 The diagram shows the fit between the feed pipe and the feed seat.

[0043] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Feeding seat; 3. Receiving box; 4. First motor; 5. Second motor; 501. Pulley; 502. Belt; 6. Discharge plate; 601. Discharge hole; 602. Cutter; 603. Side guard; 604. Groove; 7. Knife holder; 701. Pressing knife; 8. Controller; 9. Double-rod cylinder; 10. Feeding pipe; 11. Protective sheet metal; 12. First mounting frame; 13. Distribution plate; 1301. Distribution hole; 14. Hopper; 1401. Outer discharge port; 1402. Inner discharge port; 15. Baffle plate; 16. Pressing roller; 1601. Pressing head; 17. Second mounting frame. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0045] A device for crushing Pinellia ternata in traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, such as Figure 1 As shown, the system includes a frame 1, a sorting module, a pressing module, and a drive module. The sorting module is installed on the outer surface of the frame 1 and is used to sort Chinese medicinal herbs and convey them to the pressing module. The pressing module is installed inside the frame 1 and includes a rotatable discharge tray 6. The discharge tray 6 is used to arrange the Chinese medicinal herbs so that they enter a number of discharge holes 601 opened on the surface of the discharge tray 6. The drive module is installed on the outer surface of the frame and is used to provide power to the sorting module and the pressing module.

[0046] It should be noted that the drive module of the present invention mainly uses motors and cylinders to provide power, while the function of the material distribution module is to first distribute the Chinese herbal medicine slices, such as Pinellia ternata, and then transport the larger slices to the pressing module, while the smaller slices do not need to be crushed and can be used directly; the pressing module is mainly divided into two parts: first, the slices are arranged, and then the arranged slices are crushed.

[0047] The following is a detailed explanation of each module of the Pinellia ternata crushing device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces:

[0048] like Figure 4 As shown, the material distribution module includes a distribution plate 13, a hopper 14, and a baffle plate 15; wherein the distribution plate 13 is rotatably connected to the hopper 14 and is located at the bottom of the hopper 14, while the baffle plate 15 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hopper 14 and is located above the distribution plate 13; and as shown... Figure 6As shown, the surface of the distribution plate 13 is provided with several distribution holes 1301 of different diameters; at the same time, as Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the hopper 14 is provided with an outflow port 1401 and an inflow port 1402. The outflow port 1401 is used to discharge the Chinese medicinal herbs from the larger-diameter distribution holes 1301, and the inflow port 1402 is used to discharge the Chinese medicinal herbs from the smaller-diameter distribution holes 1301. Additionally, in... Figure 4 In the middle, the baffle plate 15 is also rotatably connected to several pressure rollers 16, and several pressure heads 1601 are provided on the side of the pressure rollers 16, with the pressure heads 1601 extending into the material distribution hole 1301.

[0049] Combination Figures 4-6 It can be seen that after the Chinese herbal medicine pieces are poured into the hopper 14, the distributing plate 13 then rotates. During the rotation, the Chinese herbal medicine pieces enter the distributing hole 1301 of the distributing plate 13. Then, when the distributing hole 1301 rotates to below the pressure roller 16, the pressure head 1601 will press the Chinese herbal medicine pieces in the distributing hole 1301 into the outgoing discharge port 1401 or the inner discharge port 1402. The baffle plate 15 can block the Chinese herbal medicine pieces accumulated in the distributing hole 1301. Moreover, the end of the baffle plate 15 away from the inner wall of the hopper 14 is located at the center of the distributing plate 13 and rotates relative to the distributing plate 13.

[0050] It should be noted that, in combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 It is known that the outlet 1401 is connected to a conveying pipe 10, which extends into the pressing module. The outlet 1401 connects to the conveying pipe 10, which then transports the Chinese herbal medicine slices to the pressing module, specifically connecting to the inside of the feeding seat 2. Simultaneously, in conjunction with... Figure 5 As can be seen, the inner discharge port 1402 is used to convey small-sized Chinese herbal medicine pieces. Therefore, the inner discharge port 1402 can be connected to other pipes (not shown in the figure). The small-sized Chinese herbal medicine pieces conveyed do not need to be cut and can be used directly.

[0051] It should be further explained that in actual use, some small-particle Chinese herbal medicine slices will be conveyed to the pressing module through the outgoing discharge port 1401. However, since the particles are small, they can pass directly through the pressure module without any cutting operation.

[0052] like Figure 6 As shown, the drive module includes a first motor 4, the output shaft of which is fixedly connected to the distributing disk 13 for driving the distributing disk 13 to rotate. Additionally, the distributing holes 1301 are generally arranged in several layers from the inside out; one arrangement is as follows: Figure 6 As shown, the material distribution hole 1301 has three layers from the inside out, with the innermost layer having a smaller diameter and the outer two layers having larger diameters, and all diameters being equal; combined with Figure 7It can be seen that the outer discharge port 1401 is located on the outer edge of the outer distribution plate 13, and the inner discharge port 1402 is located on the inner edge of the distribution plate 13.

[0053] like Figure 2 As shown, the pressing module includes a feeding seat 2 and a knife holder 7; the feeding seat 2 is installed at the bottom of the frame 1 and has an inverted U-shaped structure. A receiving box 3 is placed at the U-shaped opening of the feeding seat 2, and the cut Chinese herbal medicine slices can enter the receiving box 3. The discharge plate 6 is rotatably installed in the feeding seat 2, and then combined with... Figure 7 It can be seen that a number of pressing blades 701 are installed on the blade holder 7. The number of pressing blades 701 is the same as that of the discharge hole 601. A cutting blade 602 is installed in the discharge hole 601. The pressing blades 701 and the cutting blade 602 are in sliding fit.

[0054] It should be noted that, in Figure 7 In this design, the blade holder 7 is a partially missing circular structure, and the surface of the feeding base 2 also has a feeding groove corresponding to the shape of the blade holder 7, allowing the blade holder 7 to enter the feeding groove when it moves downwards. Additionally, the pressing blade 701 and the cutting blade 602 have a cross-shaped structure. When the medicinal herb slices enter the discharge hole 601 and move below the pressing blade 701, the pressing blade 701 will press down, and the cutting blade 602 will embed into the pressing blade 701, dividing the medicinal herb slices into four pieces, which then fall into the receiving box 3 at the bottom of the feeding base 2. Furthermore, in practical applications, the pressing blade 701 and the cutting blade 602 can also be replaced with a straight line structure or a grid-shaped structure, but it must be ensured that smaller medicinal herb slices can pass directly through the cutting blade 602 without needing to be cut.

[0055] like Figure 8 As shown, part of the discharge plate 6 is blocked by the feeding seat 2. When the Chinese herbal medicine pieces enter from the conveying pipe 10, they will first enter the discharge hole 601. When the discharge plate 6 rotates away from this area, the Chinese herbal medicine pieces accumulated on the surface of the discharge hole 601 will be blocked by the feeding seat 2 and will not enter the area of ​​the feeding trough.

[0056] Furthermore, the drive module also includes a double-rod cylinder 9, the telescopic shaft of which is fixedly connected to the tool holder 7; the double-rod cylinder 9 can drive the tool holder 7 to rise and fall, thereby controlling the lifting and lowering movement of the pressure tool 701.

[0057] Furthermore, the drive module also includes a second motor 5, on the output shaft of which a pulley 501 is mounted. A belt 502 is provided between the pulley 501 and the discharge disc 6 to drive the discharge disc 6 to rotate; additionally from Figure 3 As can be seen from the image, a protective sheet metal 11 is provided between the material feeding seat 2 and the inner wall of the frame 1, and the belt 502 is located inside the protective sheet metal 11.

[0058] It should be noted that sheet metal or acrylic sheet structures can also be installed around the first motor 4 and the second motor 5 to protect the drive unit.

[0059] like Figure 7 As shown, the side of the discharge tray 6 is provided with a mating groove 604 for installing the belt 502, and the edge of the discharge tray 6 is provided with a retaining edge 603, which, combined with... Figure 8 It can be seen that the retaining edge 603 is embedded in the feeding seat 2 and can rotate relative to the feeding seat 2, which can ensure the stable rotation of the discharge plate 6.

[0060] In addition, the first motor 4 and the second motor 5 rotate at low speed during operation. In order to ensure that the pressure knife 701 can be aligned with the discharge hole 601, a photoelectric sensor can be set. When the pressure knife 701 and the discharge hole 601 are aligned, the photoelectric sensor can send a signal to stop the second motor 5 from rotating. Therefore, the first motor 4 and the second motor 5 are generally servo motors.

[0061] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, both the first motor 4 and the second motor 5 are equipped with a first mounting bracket 12, which is fixedly connected to the frame 1; the hopper 14 is also fixedly connected with a second mounting bracket 17, which is fixedly connected to the frame 1.

[0062] Combination Figure 3 It is known that the Pinellia ternata crushing device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces also includes a controller 8, which controls the working status of the first motor 4, the second motor 5, and the double-rod cylinder 9. During use, the controller 8 can set parameters as needed to make the first motor 4, the second motor 5, and the double-rod cylinder 9 work according to the set parameters.

[0063] The herbal decoction piece crushing device for Pinellia ternata of this invention has at least a screening mode and a crushing mode. The screening mode is used when screening Pinellia ternata of different sizes; in this mode, no crushing operation is required. Conversely, in the crushing mode, the Pinellia ternata consists of larger particles and does not require screening. The two scenarios are explained below:

[0064] Screening mode: For processed Pinellia ternata in traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, particles 1cm-2cm in size are generally considered large, while those smaller than 1cm are considered small. If processed Pinellia ternata contains both large and small particles, the device of this invention can perform preliminary screening. During this preliminary screening, cutting is not required. The specific process is as follows:

[0065] S1: Pour the processed Pinellia into the hopper 14, and then turn on the first motor 4 and the second motor 5 through the controller 8;

[0066] S2: Some of the smaller Pinellia ternata particles are discharged through the inner outlet 1402; the remaining Pinellia ternata are discharged through the outer outlet 1401 into the material feeding seat 2.

[0067] S3: As the second motor 5 drives the discharge plate 6 to rotate, Pinellia ternata enters the discharge hole 601. Then the discharge hole 601 moves to the position corresponding to the pressure knife 701 and stops rotating. Among them, the smaller Pinellia ternata particles fall directly into the receiving box 3 through the cutter 602.

[0068] Through the above process, some of the smaller-sized Pinellia ternata particles can be screened out, achieving the purpose of initial screening.

[0069] Crushing method: If the particle size of the processed Pinellia ternata is all within 1-2 cm (processed Pinellia ternata generally does not exceed 2 cm), then screening is not required, and the crushing operation can be carried out directly, as follows:

[0070] A1: Pour the processed Pinellia into the hopper 14, and then turn on the first motor 4 and the second motor 5 through the controller 8;

[0071] A2: Pinellia ternata reaches the interior of the discharge seat 2 through the outgoing discharge port 1401;

[0072] A3: As the second motor 5 drives the discharge plate 6 to rotate, the Pinellia ternata enters the discharge hole 601, and then the discharge hole 601 moves to the position corresponding to the pressure knife 701 and stops rotating;

[0073] A4: The double-rod cylinder 9 is opened by the controller 8. The double-rod cylinder 9 causes the pressure knife 701 to press down until the cutter 602 is embedded in the pressure knife 701. The larger granules of Pinellia ternata are cut into several pieces and fall into the receiving box 3.

[0074] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for crushing Pinellia ternata (a type of Chinese herbal medicine) using a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece method, characterized in that, It includes a frame (1), a material distribution module, a material pressing module, and a drive module; The material distribution module is installed on the outer surface of the frame (1) and is used to screen Chinese herbal medicine pieces and transport them to the pressing module; The pressing module is installed inside the frame (1) and includes a rotatable discharge plate (6). The discharge plate (6) is used to arrange the Chinese herbal medicine pieces so that the Chinese herbal medicine pieces enter a number of discharge holes (601) opened on the surface of the discharge plate (6). The drive module is installed on the outer surface of the frame (1) and is used to provide power to the material distribution module and the pressing module; The material distribution module includes a material distribution plate (13), a hopper (14), and a baffle plate (15). The material distribution plate (13) is rotatably engaged with the hopper (14) and is located at the bottom of the hopper (14); The baffle plate (15) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hopper (14) and is located on the upper side of the distribution plate (13); The surface of the distribution plate (13) is provided with a number of distribution holes (1301) of different diameters. The bottom of the hopper (14) is provided with an outflow port (1401) and an inflow port (1402). The outflow port (1401) is used to discharge the Chinese medicinal herbs in the larger-diameter distribution hole (1301), and the inflow port (1402) is used to discharge the Chinese medicinal herbs in the smaller-diameter distribution hole (1301). The outlet (1401) is connected to a conveying pipe (10), which extends into the pressing module; The baffle plate (15) is also rotatably connected to several pressure rollers (16), and several pressure heads (1601) are provided on the side of the pressure rollers (16), and the pressure heads (1601) extend into the material distribution hole (1301); The device for crushing Pinellia ternata using the traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece method has at least a screening mode and a crushing mode. In the screening mode: Pinellia ternata is discharged through the inner outlet (1402); the remaining Pinellia ternata reaches the inside of the feeding seat (2) through the outer outlet (1401); In shatter mode: When the Chinese herbal medicine slices are poured into the hopper (14), the distributing plate (13) rotates. During the rotation, the Chinese herbal medicine slices enter the distributing hole (1301) of the distributing plate (13). Then, when the distributing hole (1301) rotates to below the pressure roller (16), the pressure head (1601) presses the Chinese herbal medicine slices in the distributing hole (1301) into the outlet (1401). Pinellia ternata enters the material feeding seat (2) through the outgoing material outlet (1401); as the material discharge plate (6) rotates, Pinellia ternata enters the material discharge hole (601).

2. The apparatus for crushing Pinellia ternata (a type of Chinese herbal medicine) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive module includes a first motor (4), the output shaft of which is fixedly connected to the material distribution plate (13) for driving the material distribution plate (13) to rotate.

3. The apparatus for crushing Pinellia ternata (a type of Chinese herbal medicine) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pressing module includes a feeding seat (2) and a tool holder (7); The feeding seat (2) is installed at the bottom of the frame (1); The discharge plate (6) is rotatably installed in the feed seat (2); The tool holder (7) is equipped with a number of pressure knives (701), the number of which is the same as the number of discharge holes (601); A cutter (602) is installed inside the discharge hole (601); The pressing blade (701) and the cutting blade (602) are in sliding engagement.

4. The apparatus for crushing Pinellia ternata (a type of Chinese herbal medicine) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive module also includes a double-rod cylinder (9), the telescopic shaft of which is fixedly connected to the tool holder (7).

5. The apparatus for crushing Pinellia ternata (a type of Chinese herbal medicine) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive module also includes a second motor (5); A pulley (501) is mounted on the output shaft of the second motor (5), and a belt (502) is provided between the pulley (501) and the discharge disc (6) to drive the discharge disc (6) to rotate.

6. The apparatus for crushing Pinellia ternata (a type of Chinese herbal medicine) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first motor (4) and the second motor (5) are both equipped with a first mounting bracket (12), and the first mounting bracket (12) is fixedly connected to the frame (1).

7. The apparatus for crushing Pinellia ternata (a type of Chinese herbal medicine) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The hopper (14) is also fixedly connected to a second mounting bracket (17), which is fixedly connected to the frame (1).

8. A device for crushing Pinellia ternata (a type of Chinese medicinal herb) according to any one of claims 4-7, characterized in that, It also includes a controller (8) for controlling the working status of the first motor (4), the second motor (5) and the double-rod cylinder (9).

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