A fully automatic traditional Chinese medicinal material cleaning device and a cleaning method

Abstract

The application discloses a full-automatic traditional Chinese medicinal material cleaning device and a cleaning method, which comprises a frame body, a plurality of fixed rollers are rotationally connected to the frame body, sliding rollers are arranged between any adjacent fixed rollers, the sliding rollers are fixedly connected with second rotating shafts, and the fixed rollers and the sliding rollers are respectively connected with driving mechanisms for driving the rotation thereof; a plurality of sliding grooves are formed in the frame body, sliding blocks are slidably connected in the sliding grooves, and the sliding blocks and the second rotating shafts are rotationally connected; and the driving mechanisms are connected with a controller. The device is convenient to operate, can realize the alternation of medicinal material output and cleaning, can drive the medicinal materials to rotate during cleaning, is convenient for realizing the cleaning work of different positions of the medicinal materials, has high cleaning efficiency and good cleaning quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine technology, specifically to a fully automatic traditional Chinese medicine cleaning device and cleaning method. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes authentic medicinal materials, which refer to medicinal materials produced in a specific region with specific natural conditions and ecological environment. Due to the relatively concentrated production, cultivation techniques, harvesting and processing are also particular, resulting in better quality and efficacy compared to the same medicinal materials produced in other regions. Chinese medicinal materials are numerous and widely sourced, and each type of medicinal material contains a variety of chemical components. Chinese medicine is a treasure of the Chinese nation and has made a great contribution to human health.

[0003] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remains indispensable in modern life. After harvesting, medicinal herbs need to be washed to ensure a clean surface and facilitate subsequent processing. The processing of TCM typically involves cutting, crushing, washing, and drying. However, TCM often contains impurities such as sand and pebbles, so thorough cleaning is crucial for safe and hygienic use. Current washing devices, however, cannot balance transport speed and cleanliness simultaneously. Furthermore, cylindrical herbs sometimes get stuck between the rollers, hindering movement and severely impacting the efficiency and quality of the washing process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, a fully automatic Chinese medicinal herb cleaning device and cleaning method are provided.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] This invention proposes a fully automatic Chinese medicinal herb cleaning device, comprising a frame, a plurality of fixed rollers rotatably connected to the frame, a sliding roller disposed between any adjacent fixed rollers, a second rotating shaft fixedly connected to the sliding roller, and a drive mechanism for driving the fixed rollers and the sliding rollers to rotate, respectively; the frame is provided with a plurality of sliding grooves, a slider slidably connected in the sliding grooves, the slider being rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft; and a controller is connected to the drive mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the fixed roller and the sliding roller are arranged alternately, and the surfaces of the fixed roller and the sliding roller are provided with a plurality of through holes for water to flow through.

[0008] Preferably, the right ends of both the sliding roller and the fixed roller are rotatably connected to a first baffle, and the left ends of both the sliding roller and the fixed roller are rotatably connected to a second baffle; the first baffle has a cavity for the second baffle to slide freely, one end of the second baffle is slidably disposed in the cavity, and the surfaces of the first baffle and the second baffle have a plurality of through holes for water to flow through.

[0009] Preferably, when the second rotating shaft rotates to the uppermost end of the chute, the upper surfaces of the sliding roller and the fixed roller are at the same height, and at this time, several first baffles are arranged in parallel; when the second rotating shaft rotates to the lowermost end of the chute, the first baffle and the second baffle corresponding to the sliding roller form an angle.

[0010] Preferably, the frame is slidably connected to a vertically moving lifting plate, and the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the lifting plate; the lifting plate is rotatably connected to a cam, the cam is connected to a third motor, the third motor is fixedly connected to the lifting plate, and the third motor is connected to the controller; the frame is fixedly connected to a horizontally arranged fixed plate, and the cam is arranged above the fixed plate.

[0011] Preferably, a water storage tank is provided below the fixed roller and the sliding roller, and a sensor for detecting the sediment content is connected in the water storage tank. A water spraying mechanism is provided above the fixed roller and the sliding roller, and both the water spraying mechanism and the sensor are connected to the controller.

[0012] Preferably, the drive mechanism for driving the fixed rollers to rotate is a first motor. The first motor is fixedly connected to the frame. Several fixed rollers are fitted with belts. The first motor is used to drive one of the fixed rollers to rotate. The first motor is connected to the controller.

[0013] Preferably, the driving mechanism for driving the sliding roller to rotate is a second motor. The second motor is fixedly connected to the lifting plate. Chains are sleeved on several sliding rollers. The second motor is used to drive one of the sliding rollers to rotate. The second motor is connected to the controller.

[0014] Preferably, both the first baffle and the second baffle are fixedly connected to a sliding shaft, and the frame is provided with a track groove for the sliding shaft to slide.

[0015] This invention also proposes a cleaning method using the aforementioned fully automatic Chinese medicinal herb cleaning device, comprising the following steps:

[0016] S1: Place the medicinal materials on the fixed roller and the sliding roller, and the drive mechanism controls the water spraying mechanism to work. At the same time, the drive mechanism controls the rotation of the fixed roller and the sliding roller.

[0017] S2: At this time, the second rotating shaft is located at the lower end of the chute, and the first baffle and the second baffle corresponding to the sliding roller form an angle. The medicinal material is located in the angled part. When the sliding roller rotates, it drives the medicinal material to rotate. Under the action of the water spraying mechanism, the medicinal material is cleaned. The water flows into the water storage tank through the through hole. The sensor detects the mud and sand content of the water in the water storage tank and transmits the corresponding signal to the controller.

[0018] S3: When the sediment content reaches the threshold, the controller controls the third motor to work. The third motor drives the cam to rotate. As the cam rotates, it contacts the fixed plate and drives the lifting plate to move upward. The second rotating shaft slides upward in the slide groove, thereby driving the sliding roller to move upward. At this time, the first baffle and the second baffle slide relative to each other.

[0019] S4: As the cam rotates, when the second rotating shaft rotates to the uppermost end of the chute, the upper surfaces of the sliding roller and the fixed roller are at the same height. At this time, several first baffles are set in parallel. As the fixed roller and the sliding roller rotate, the conveying of medicinal materials is realized.

[0020] S5: Repeat S2-S4, alternating between transporting and cleaning the medicinal materials until all the cleaning work of the medicinal materials is completed.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0022] This application includes a fixed roller and a sliding roller. The sliding roller can move vertically. When the sliding roller is lower than the fixed roller, the first baffle and the second baffle can form an angle, which can form a V-shaped groove for rinsing the medicinal materials. When the sliding roller rotates, it can drive the medicinal materials to roll, thereby realizing the cleaning of different positions of the medicinal materials. When the sliding roller and the fixed roller are at the same height, the rotation of the sliding roller and the fixed roller can realize the conveying of the medicinal materials. It is easy to operate and can realize the alternation of medicinal material output and cleaning. At the same time, during the cleaning, it can also drive the medicinal materials to rotate, which facilitates the cleaning of different positions of the medicinal materials. The cleaning efficiency is high and the cleaning quality is good. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the entire invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is the overall front view of the invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is the overall main view of the invention (in its working state);

[0027] Figure 4 This is the overall main view of the invention (excluding the lifting plate);

[0028] Figure 5 This is a top view of the entire invention;

[0029] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure of section B;

[0030] Figure 7yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of section B (in working condition).

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0032] 1. Frame; 2. Fixed roller; 3. Belt; 4. Sprocket; 5. Sliding roller; 6. Chain; 7. Nozzle; 8. Lifting plate; 9. Collection box; 10. Fixed plate; 11. Cam; 12. First motor; 13. Water storage tank; 14. Drive sprocket; 15. Second motor; 16. Third motor; 17. First baffle; 18. Second baffle; 19. Slide groove; 20. Sliding shaft; 21. Medicinal materials; 131. Water pipe; 22. First rotating shaft; 23. Second rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] like Figure 1-7 As shown, this embodiment proposes a fully automatic Chinese herbal medicine cleaning device, including a frame 1, a plurality of fixed rollers 2 rotatably connected to the frame 1, a sliding roller 5 is arranged between any adjacent fixed rollers 2, the sliding roller 5 is fixedly connected to a second rotating shaft 23, and a collection box 9 for collecting the cleaned herbs 21 is arranged on one side of the frame 1.

[0035] The fixed roller 2 and the sliding roller 5 are respectively connected to a drive mechanism for driving their rotation. The two drive mechanisms drive the fixed roller 2 and the sliding roller 5 to rotate respectively. The drive mechanism is connected to a controller.

[0036] The frame 1 is rotatably connected to a first rotating shaft 22, and the first rotating shaft 22 is fixedly connected to a fixed roller 2. The fixed roller 2 can rotate around the first rotating shaft 22, and the sliding roller 5 can rotate around the second rotating shaft 22. The fixed roller 2 and the sliding roller 5 are arranged alternately.

[0037] The frame 1 has several sliding grooves 19, and a slider is slidably connected in the sliding groove 19. The slider is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 23. The slider can only slide along the sliding groove 19 and will not rotate. The sliding groove 19 plays a guiding role for the movement of the sliding roller 5.

[0038] The slide groove 19 is opened vertically, and there can be a number of slide grooves 19. The number of slide grooves 19 is the same as the number of sliders. The slider can only slide along the length of the slide groove 19, so that the sliding roller 5 can be driven to slide vertically through the second rotating shaft 23.

[0039] The fixed roller 2 and the sliding roller 5 have several through holes for water to flow through. The diameter of the through holes is suitable enough to prevent the medicinal material 21 from falling through the through holes. During the rinsing process, the muddy water after rinsing falls through the through holes.

[0040] The right ends of both the sliding roller 5 and the fixed roller 2 are rotatably connected to a first baffle 17, and the left ends of both the sliding roller 5 and the fixed roller 2 are rotatably connected to a second baffle 18. The first baffle 17 has a cavity for the second baffle 18 to slide freely, and one end of the second baffle 18 is slidably disposed in the cavity. The surfaces of the first baffle 17 and the second baffle 18 have several through holes for water to flow through.

[0041] The second baffle 18 can slide within the cavity of the first baffle 17, and the first baffle 17 is long enough. The second baffle 18 and the first baffle 17 are always in a sliding connection state. The first baffle 17 and the second baffle 18 are used to support the medicinal material 21, and because they are always in a connected state, the medicinal material 21 can be prevented from falling out of the gap between the first baffle 17 and the second baffle 18.

[0042] The first baffle 17 and the second baffle 18 are both fixedly connected to the sliding shaft 20, and the frame 1 has a track groove for the sliding shaft 20 to slide.

[0043] The track grooves of the fixed roller 2 and the sliding roller 5 corresponding to the sliding shaft 20 have different shapes. The track grooves are designed to provide guidance for the sliding shaft 20. Since the sliding roller 5 can also slide vertically, when the width of the track groove of its corresponding sliding shaft 20 is suitable enough, it provides sufficient room for movement for the sliding shaft 20 corresponding to the sliding roller 5, preventing jamming.

[0044] When the second rotating shaft 23 rotates to the uppermost end of the chute 19, the upper surfaces of the sliding roller 5 and the fixed roller 2 are at the same height. At this time, several first baffles 17 are arranged in parallel, and several second baffles 18 are arranged in parallel. The first baffles 17 and the second baffles 18 can be tilted to facilitate the conveying of the medicinal materials 21. With the rotation of the fixed roller 2 and the sliding roller 5, the conveying of the medicinal materials 21 can be realized.

[0045] When the second rotating shaft 23 rotates to the lowest end of the chute 19, the first baffle 17 and the second baffle 18 corresponding to the sliding roller 5 form an angle. This angle position can form a V-shaped groove for rinsing the medicinal material 21. When the sliding roller 5 rotates, it can drive the medicinal material 21 to roll, thereby realizing the cleaning work of the medicinal material 21 at different positions, effectively improving the cleaning efficiency and quality.

[0046] The frame 1 is slidably connected to a vertically moving lifting plate 8. The second rotating shaft 23 is rotatably connected to the lifting plate 8. When the lifting plate 8 moves vertically, it can drive the second rotating shaft 23 to slide in the slide groove 19, thereby driving the sliding roller 5 to move vertically.

[0047] The lifting plate 8 is rotatably connected to a cam 11, the cam 11 is connected to a third motor 16, the third motor 16 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 8, and the third motor 16 is connected to a controller; the frame 1 is fixedly connected to a horizontally arranged fixed plate 10, and the cam 11 is arranged above the fixed plate 10.

[0048] When the third motor 1 drives the cam 11 to rotate, the cam 11 comes into contact with the fixed plate 10 and can drive the lifting plate 8 to move vertically. The shape of the cam 11 is adapted to the slide groove 19. When it rotates to the highest point, the second rotating shaft 23 moves to the top of the slide groove 19. When it rotates to the lowest point, the second rotating shaft 23 moves to the bottom of the slide groove 19.

[0049] A water storage tank 13 is provided below the fixed roller 2 and the sliding roller 5. A sensor for detecting the sediment content is connected inside the water storage tank 13. A water spraying mechanism is provided above the fixed roller 2 and the sliding roller 5. Both the water spraying mechanism and the sensor are connected to the controller.

[0050] The sensor can be a sediment sensor, which can be used to detect the content of sediment, or it can be a weight sensor. The sediment sensor can directly detect the content of sediment in the water. After the water is filtered by the filtration mechanism, it can be pumped into the water spraying mechanism to realize the recycling of water.

[0051] When the sensor is a weight sensor, a filter screen is installed in the water tank 13. The filter screen is used to filter mud and sand. Water can flow into the bottom of the filter screen, and the weight sensor can weigh the filter screen to determine the weight of the mud and sand.

[0052] The water storage tank 13 can also be connected to a water pipe 131, which is connected to a water pump. The water pump can pump the filtered water in the water storage tank 13 into the spray mechanism, so as to realize the recycling of water.

[0053] The cleaning mechanism includes a nozzle 7, which is positioned above the fixed roller 2 and the sliding roller 5. The nozzle 7 can be connected to a water inlet pipe, and a water pump can provide sufficient driving force so that water can be sprayed out through the nozzle 7 to clean the medicinal material 21.

[0054] The driving mechanism for driving the fixed roller 2 to rotate is a first motor 12. The first motor 12 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. Several fixed rollers 2 are fitted with belts 3. The first motor 12 is used to drive one of the fixed rollers 2 to rotate. The first motor 12 is connected to the controller. The transmission of several fixed rollers 2 can be realized through the belts 3. When one fixed roller 2 rotates, several fixed rollers 2 can be driven to rotate simultaneously through the belts 3.

[0055] The driving mechanism for driving the sliding roller 5 to rotate is a second motor 15. The second motor 15 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 8. Several sliding rollers 5 are connected to sprockets 4. Chains 6 are sleeved on several sprockets 4. The second motor 15 is used to drive one of the sliding rollers 5 to rotate. The second motor 15 is connected to the controller. The transmission of several sliding rollers 5 can be realized through the set chain 6. When one sliding roller 5 rotates, it can drive several sliding rollers 5 to rotate simultaneously through the chain 6.

[0056] The second motor 15 is connected to a drive sprocket 14, which is connected to one of the sprockets 4 via a chain 6. When the second motor 15 rotates, it can drive several sliding rollers 5 to rotate simultaneously via the chain 6, thereby conveying the medicinal materials or causing them to tumble.

[0057] A cleaning method, employing the aforementioned fully automatic Chinese medicinal herb cleaning device, includes the following steps:

[0058] S1: Place the medicinal material 21 on the fixed roller 2 and the sliding roller 5, and drive the water spraying mechanism to work. At the same time, drive the fixed roller 2 and the sliding roller 5 to rotate.

[0059] S2: At this time, the second rotating shaft 23 is located at the lower end of the slide groove 19. The first baffle 17 and the second baffle 18 corresponding to the sliding roller 5 form an angle. The medicinal material 21 is located in the angled part. When the sliding roller 5 rotates, it drives the medicinal material 21 to rotate. Under the action of the water spraying mechanism, the medicinal material 21 is cleaned. The water flows into the water storage tank 13 through the through hole. The sensor detects the mud and sand content of the water in the water storage tank 13 and transmits the corresponding signal to the controller.

[0060] S3: When the sediment content reaches the threshold, the controller controls the third motor 16 to work. The third motor 16 drives the cam 11 to rotate. As the cam 11 rotates, after the cam 11 contacts the fixed plate 10, it drives the lifting plate 8 to move upward. The second rotating shaft 23 slides upward in the slide groove 19, thereby driving the sliding roller 5 to move upward. At this time, the first baffle 17 and the second baffle 18 slide relative to each other.

[0061] S4: As the cam 11 rotates, when the second rotating shaft 23 rotates to the uppermost end of the slide 19, the upper surfaces of the sliding roller 5 and the fixed roller 2 are at the same height. At this time, several first baffles 17 are arranged in parallel. As the fixed roller 2 and the sliding roller 5 rotate, the conveying of the medicinal material 21 is realized.

[0062] S5: Repeat S2-S4, alternating between transporting and cleaning medicinal materials 21, until all medicinal materials 21 have been cleaned.

[0063] It should be noted that the sliding roller 5 can move vertically. When the sliding roller 5 is lower than the fixed roller 2, the first baffle 17 and the second baffle 18 can form an angle. This angle position can form a V-shaped groove for rinsing the medicinal material 21. When the sliding roller 5 rotates, it can drive the medicinal material 21 to roll, thereby realizing the cleaning work of different positions of the medicinal material 21.

[0064] When the sliding roller 5 and the fixed roller 2 are at the same height, the rotation of the sliding roller 5 and the fixed roller 2 can realize the conveying of the medicinal material 21. The operation is convenient and the output and cleaning of the medicinal material 21 can be carried out alternately. At the same time, during the cleaning, the medicinal material 21 can also be driven to rotate, which facilitates the cleaning of different positions of the medicinal material 21. The cleaning efficiency is high and the cleaning quality is good.

[0065] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fully automatic traditional Chinese medicinal material cleaning device, comprising a frame body (1), characterized in that, The frame (1) is rotatably connected to several fixed rollers (2), and a sliding roller (5) is provided between any adjacent fixed rollers (2). The sliding roller (5) is fixedly connected to a second rotating shaft (23). The fixed rollers (2) and the sliding rollers (5) are respectively connected to a drive mechanism for driving their rotation. The frame (1) is provided with several sliding grooves (19). A slider is slidably connected in the sliding groove (19). The slider and the second rotating shaft (23) are rotatably connected. The drive mechanism is connected to a controller. The fixed roller (2) and the sliding roller (5) are arranged alternately, and the surfaces of the fixed roller (2) and the sliding roller (5) are provided with a number of through holes for water to flow through. The right ends of the sliding roller (5) and the fixed roller (2) are rotatably connected to a first baffle (17), and the left ends of the sliding roller (5) and the fixed roller (2) are rotatably connected to a second baffle (18). The first baffle (17) has a cavity for the second baffle (18) to slide freely, and one end of the second baffle (18) is slidably disposed in the cavity. The surfaces of the first baffle (17) and the second baffle (18) have a plurality of through holes for water to flow through. When the second rotating shaft (23) rotates to the uppermost end of the chute (19), the upper surfaces of the sliding roller (5) and the fixed roller (2) are at the same height, and at this time, several first baffles (17) are arranged in parallel; when the second rotating shaft (23) rotates to the lowermost end of the chute (19), the first baffle (17) and the second baffle (18) corresponding to the sliding roller (5) form an angle.

2. The fully automatic traditional Chinese medicinal material cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) is slidably connected to a vertically moving lifting plate (8), and the second rotating shaft (23) and the lifting plate (8) are rotatably connected; the lifting plate (8) is rotatably connected to a cam (11), the cam (11) is connected to a third motor (16), the third motor (16) and the lifting plate (8) are fixedly connected, and the third motor (16) is connected to the controller; the frame (1) is fixedly connected to a horizontally arranged fixing plate (10), and the cam (11) is arranged above the fixing plate (10).

3. The fully automatic traditional Chinese medicinal material cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A water storage tank (13) is provided below the fixed roller (2) and the sliding roller (5). A sensor for detecting the content of mud and sand is connected inside the water storage tank (13). A water spraying mechanism is provided above the fixed roller (2) and the sliding roller (5). The water spraying mechanism and the sensor are both connected to the controller.

4. The fully automatic Chinese medicinal herb cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving mechanism for driving the fixed roller (2) to rotate is a first motor (12). The first motor (12) is fixedly connected to the frame (1). Several fixed rollers (2) are fitted with belts (3). The first motor (12) is used to drive one of the fixed rollers (2) to rotate. The first motor (12) is connected to the controller.

5. The fully automatic traditional Chinese medicinal material cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving mechanism for driving the sliding roller (5) to rotate is a second motor (15). The second motor (15) and the lifting plate (8) are fixedly connected. Chains are sleeved on several sliding rollers (5). The second motor (15) is used to drive one of the sliding rollers (5) to rotate. The second motor (15) is connected to the controller.

6. The fully automatic traditional Chinese medicinal material cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first baffle (17) and the second baffle (18) are fixedly connected to a sliding shaft (20), and the frame (1) has a track groove for the sliding shaft (20) to slide.

7. A cleaning method characterized by, The fully automatic Chinese medicinal herb cleaning device according to claim 3 includes the following steps: S1: Place the medicinal materials on the fixed roller (2) and the sliding roller (5), and drive the water spraying mechanism to work. At the same time, drive the fixed roller (2) and the sliding roller (5) to rotate. S2: At this time, the second rotating shaft (23) is located at the lower end of the chute (19). The first baffle (17) and the second baffle (18) corresponding to the sliding roller (5) form an angle. The medicinal material is located in the angled part. When the sliding roller (5) rotates, it drives the medicinal material to rotate. Under the action of the water spraying mechanism, the medicinal material is cleaned. The water flows into the water storage tank (13) through the through hole. The sensor detects the mud and sand content of the water in the water storage tank (13) and transmits the corresponding signal to the controller. S3: When the sediment content reaches the threshold, the controller controls the third motor (16) to work. The third motor (16) drives the cam (11) to rotate. As the cam (11) rotates, after the cam (11) contacts the fixed plate (10), it drives the lifting plate (8) to move upward. The second rotating shaft (23) slides upward in the slide groove (19), thereby driving the sliding roller (5) to move upward. At this time, the first baffle (17) and the second baffle (18) slide relative to each other. S4: As the cam (11) rotates, when the second rotating shaft (23) rotates to the uppermost end of the chute (19), the upper surfaces of the sliding roller (5) and the fixed roller (2) are at the same height. At this time, several first baffles (17) are set in parallel. As the fixed roller (2) and the sliding roller (5) rotate, the conveying of medicinal materials is realized. S5: Repeat S2-S4, alternating between transporting and cleaning the medicinal materials until all the cleaning work of the medicinal materials is completed.

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