A rhizome traditional Chinese medicinal material cleaning device

Abstract

The application provides a rhizome traditional Chinese medicinal material cleaning device. The device comprises a vibration cleaning mechanism and a brushing mechanism. The vibration cleaning mechanism comprises a box body and a polarization cleaning part arranged at the bottom of the box body. The polarization cleaning part is used for controlling the vibration of the box body to clean the medicinal materials in the box body. The box body comprises a discharge port, and a first closing door is arranged at the discharge port. The brushing mechanism comprises a spraying part, a brushing part and a cleaning table. The cleaning table is connected with the discharge port of the box body and is fixedly connected with the ground. The spraying part is used for spraying and flushing the medicinal materials on the cleaning table, and the brushing part is used for brushing and cleaning the medicinal materials on the cleaning table. The spraying part comprises a plurality of spraying units, and the brushing part comprises a plurality of brushing units. The spraying units and the brushing units are arranged at intervals. The device can avoid the damage of the medicinal materials during the cleaning process, fully clean the soil in the uneven gap on the surface of the medicinal materials, ensure the cleaning effect and the medicinal effect of the medicinal materials.

Description

A device for cleaning root and rhizome Chinese medicinal materials Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, and more specifically, to a cleaning device for rhizome-type traditional Chinese medicinal materials. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs are a distinctive economic crop in my country and a material foundation for the high-quality development of traditional Chinese medicine and the health industry. When medicinal herbs are harvested, they are often accompanied by soil, and cleaning is the first and crucial step in processing them, significantly impacting the quality of subsequent processing. This is especially true for widely cultivated rhizomatous herbs, whose medicinal parts are in direct contact with the soil, have relatively rough surfaces, and harbor soil, pathogens, and other contaminants within their branches. Therefore, cleaning is essential before further processing. The requirements for cleaning rhizomatous herbs are even more stringent, requiring the removal of both surface and hidden contaminants while preserving their medicinal value. The effectiveness of the cleaning greatly influences the quality of subsequent processing. Current cleaning processes cause significant damage to the herbs, often failing to remove sand and soil deep within the roots, resulting in limited cleaning quality, and the washing methods consume large amounts of water.

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a vibrating eccentric intelligent washing machine for root and rhizome medicinal herbs, which has the advantage of thoroughly cleaning the sand and soil deep within the roots of medicinal herbs without damaging them. This solves the problem of the difficulty in thoroughly cleaning root and rhizome medicinal herbs.

[0004] In summary, there is a need to provide an improved technical solution that addresses the shortcomings of the existing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a cleaning device for rhizomes and other medicinal materials, which can thoroughly clean rhizomes and other medicinal materials.

[0006] This application specifically provides a device for cleaning rhizomes and other medicinal herbs, including:

[0007] A vibration cleaning mechanism includes a housing and a polarization cleaning section located at the bottom of the housing; the polarization cleaning section is used to control the housing to vibrate in order to vibrate and clean the medicinal materials inside; the housing includes a discharge port, and a first closing door is provided at the discharge port;

[0008] The washing mechanism includes a spray section, a brushing section, and a washing table. The washing table is connected to the discharge port of the box and is fixedly connected to the ground. The spray section is used to spray and rinse the medicinal materials on the washing table, and the brushing section is used to brush and clean the medicinal materials on the washing table. The spray section includes multiple nozzle units, and the brushing section includes multiple brushing units. The nozzle units and the brushing units are arranged at intervals.

[0009] In one implementable embodiment, the polarization cleaning unit includes at least:

[0010] An eccentric wheel and a first motor are included. The eccentric wheels are connected to the lower part of the housing via a connector. The connector is a T-shaped structure, including a vertical member and a horizontal member. The top of the vertical member is connected to the housing, and the two ends of the horizontal member are equipped with eccentric wheels. The eccentric wheels are controlled to rotate by the first motor.

[0011] The outer frame, which covers the outside of the polarization cleaning section, is a hollow rectangular frame. The top of the rectangular frame is provided with an opening for the vertical members of the connector to extend out.

[0012] A first spring, arranged vertically, is connected between the outer frame and the connector;

[0013] The second spring is arranged laterally, and a base plate is provided on the outside of the outer frame. The base plate is used to fix it to the ground. The bottom plate is arranged vertically, and the base plate is elastically connected to the outer frame through the second spring.

[0014] In one feasible approach, an infrared sensor is installed inside the housing to detect the volume of the medicinal herbs, thereby controlling the rotational speed of the first motor based on the volume of the medicinal herbs.

[0015] In one feasible embodiment, a conveyor plate is provided at the discharge port, the conveyor plate connecting the washing table to the discharge port; the angle between the conveyor plate and the horizontal plane is 45°.

[0016] In one feasible embodiment, each of the brushing units includes multiple brush heads, the multiple brush heads being rotated by a second electric motor.

[0017] In one feasible embodiment, the cleaning table is provided with multiple sets of cleaning zones, the cleaning zones are recessed and the periphery of the cleaning zones is rounded; each set of cleaning zones is respectively provided at the bottom of a brushing unit.

[0018] In one feasible embodiment, the cleaning table further includes a roller mechanism for conveying medicinal materials. The roller mechanism includes a belt and rollers for controlling the rotation of the belt. The upper surface of the belt is a belt transmission area. The belt transmission area is spaced apart from the cleaning area.

[0019] In one feasible approach, a plurality of water filter holes are provided on the bottom plate of the cleaning area.

[0020] In one feasible embodiment, a filtration mechanism is connected to the outside of the tank, the filtration mechanism being used to filter and recycle the water inside the tank.

[0021] In one feasible manner, the filtration mechanism delivers the filtered water to the spray section.

[0022] In the technical solution of this application, the soil on the surface of the medicinal materials inside the box is cleaned by vibration through the setting of a vibration cleaning mechanism. By controlling the power of the first motor, the amplitude of the box vibration is further controlled to prevent damage to the surface of root and rhizome medicinal materials during the cleaning process and improve the medicinal value of the medicinal materials.

[0023] The infrared sensor provides a basis for adjusting the power of the first motor.

[0024] By setting up spray and scrubbing sections, a thorough secondary cleaning can be carried out on root and rhizome medicinal herbs that have dirt and bacteria hidden in their branches that are difficult to wash off.

[0025] By setting multiple brush heads in a single washing unit, with adjacent brush heads rotating in different directions, the cleaning effect on sand and soil deep within the roots and branches of medicinal herbs can be improved. Furthermore, by controlling the second motor to alternately rotate forward or backward, the washing or auxiliary conveying of the medicinal herbs can be achieved.

[0026] This application can prevent damage to medicinal materials during the cleaning process, and can thoroughly clean the dirt in the uneven gaps on the surface of the medicinal materials, thus ensuring the cleaning effect and preserving the efficacy of the medicinal materials. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the root and rhizome medicinal herb cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 is a top view of the root and rhizome medicinal herb cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the polarization cleaning section in the root and rhizome medicinal herb cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the working state of the brushing mechanism in the root and rhizome Chinese medicinal material cleaning device of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of another working state of the brushing mechanism in the root and rhizome medicinal herb cleaning device of the present invention.

[0032] The reference numerals in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0033] 1. Housing; 11. Connector; 12. First spring; 13. Eccentric wheel; 14. Base plate; 15. Outer frame; 16. First closing door; 17. Second spring; 2. Filtration mechanism; 21. First telescopic hose; 22. Second closing door; 23. Filtration tank; 24. Mud filter screen; 25. Second telescopic hose; 26. Mud pump; 3. Roller mechanism; 4. Washing table; 41. First cleaning area; 42. Second cleaning area; 43. Third cleaning area; 5. Brushing mechanism; 51. Second motor; 52. Brushing section; 53. Spraying section; 54. Conveyor plate; 55. Nozzle; 56. Brush head. Detailed Implementation Methods

[0034] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0035] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] Furthermore, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0038] Referring to Figures 1 to 5, this application specifically provides a cleaning device for rhizomes and other medicinal herbs, including:

[0039] A vibration cleaning mechanism includes a housing 1 and a polarization cleaning section located at the bottom of the housing 1; the polarization cleaning section is used to control the housing 1 to vibrate so as to vibrate and clean the medicinal materials inside; the housing 1 includes a discharge port, and a first closing door 16 is provided at the discharge port.

[0040] The washing mechanism 5 includes a spray section 53, a washing section 52, and a washing platform 4. The washing platform 4 is connected to the discharge port of the housing 1 and is fixedly connected to the ground. The spray section 53 is used to spray and rinse the medicinal materials on the washing platform 4, and the washing section 52 is used to wash and clean the medicinal materials on the washing platform 4. The spray section 53 includes multiple nozzle units, and the washing section 52 includes multiple washing units. The nozzle units and the washing units are arranged at intervals so that the medicinal materials can be sprayed and washed multiple times in the washing mechanism 5 to ensure the cleaning effect.

[0041] It should be noted that a first closing door 16 is provided at the discharge port, and the vibration-cleaned Chinese medicinal materials are discharged from the discharge box 1 by controlling the opening and closing of the first closing door 16.

[0042] In one feasible embodiment, the upper surface of the washing table 4 is tilted at an angle of 2%-5%. When washing the medicinal materials, the tilted upper surface provides a tendency for the medicinal materials to move, which is conducive to the transportation of the medicinal materials.

[0043] In one implementable embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the polarization cleaning unit includes at least:

[0044] The four eccentric wheels 13 are connected to the lower part of the housing 1 via a connector 11. The connector 11 is a T-shaped structure, including a vertical part and a horizontal part. The top of the vertical part is connected to the housing 1, and two eccentric wheels 13 are provided at both ends of the horizontal part. The eccentric wheels 13 are controlled to rotate by the first motor, which is a servo motor.

[0045] It should be noted that a first motor is set at each eccentric wheel 13, and the rotation of the four eccentric wheels 13 can also be controlled by one first motor to make the rotation of the four eccentric wheels 13 completely synchronized, so that the box 1 vibrates fully and ensures the cleaning effect.

[0046] The outer frame 15 is covered on the outside of the polarization cleaning section. It is a rectangular frame with a hollow interior. The top of the rectangular frame is provided with an opening for the vertical member of the connector 11 to extend out.

[0047] A first spring 12 is arranged vertically and connected between the outer frame 15 and the connector 11.

[0048] The second spring 17 is arranged laterally. A base plate 14 is provided on the outside of the outer frame 15. The base plate 14 is used to fix it to the ground. The bottom plate is arranged vertically and provides support for the vibration cleaning mechanism. The base plate 14 is elastically connected to the outer frame 15 through the second spring 17.

[0049] It should be noted that in this embodiment, four first springs 12 and four second springs 17 are provided. As shown in Figure 3, two of the first springs 12 are located on the top surface of the connector 11, and the other two are located on the bottom surface of the connector 11. When the eccentric wheel 13 oscillates periodically, it drives the first springs 12 and the second springs 17 to periodically stretch and compress, thereby cleaning the root and stem medicinal materials inside the box 1.

[0050] Specifically, when the four eccentric wheels 13 reach their highest point, the two first springs 12 on the upper part of the connector 11 are compressed, and the two first springs 12 on the lower part of the connector 11 are stretched, placing the housing 1 at its highest point. When the four eccentric wheels 13 reach their lowest point, the two first springs 12 on the upper part of the connector 11 are stretched, and the two first springs 12 on the lower part of the connector 11 are compressed, placing the housing 1 at its lowest point. When the four eccentric wheels 13 reach their rightmost point, the two second springs 17 on the right side of the outer frame 15 are compressed, and the two second springs 17 on the left side of the outer frame 15 are stretched, placing the housing 1 at its rightmost point. When the four eccentric wheels 13 reach their leftmost point, the two second springs 17 on the left side of the outer frame 15 are compressed, and the two second springs 17 on the right side of the outer frame 15 are stretched, placing the housing 1 at its leftmost point. The arrangement of the first springs 12 and the second springs 17 enhances the polarization cleaning effect.

[0051] In one feasible embodiment, an infrared sensor is installed inside the housing 1 to detect the volume of the Chinese medicinal materials, so as to control the rotation speed of the first motor according to the volume of the Chinese medicinal materials.

[0052] Specifically, the infrared sensor includes an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver, with their positions corresponding to each other. When the volume of the medicinal material exceeds a predetermined value, the infrared receiver cannot receive a signal, and the power of the first motor is increased. When the amount of medicinal material is less than the predetermined value, the infrared receiver can receive a signal, and the power of the first motor is decreased. This ensures that, even with an increased amount of medicinal material, the increased power of the first motor maintains the rotation speed of the eccentric wheel 13 at 600 r / min, preventing the eccentric wheel 13 from rotating too slowly, affecting its periodic rotation, and also preventing it from rotating too fast, which could damage the medicinal material.

[0053] In one feasible embodiment, a conveyor plate 54 is provided at the discharge port, which connects the washing table 4 to the discharge port; the angle between the conveyor plate 54 and the horizontal plane is 45°. By tilting the conveyor plate 54, it is beneficial to transport the medicinal materials and prevent the medicinal materials from rolling too fast due to excessive tilt angle during the transport process, which could damage the medicinal materials.

[0054] In one feasible embodiment, each brushing unit includes eight brush heads 56, the bristles of which are made of soft nylon, and all eight brush heads 56 are controlled to rotate by a second motor 51.

[0055] Specifically, each brush head 56 has a rotating shaft at its top, and multiple rotating shafts are driven by a gear structure. One of the rotating shafts is connected to the output shaft of the second motor 51 as the driving wheel, and the remaining rotating shafts are driven wheels after being connected by gear transmission. Therefore, the rotation of multiple brush heads 56 can be achieved by setting one second motor 51.

[0056] Each nozzle unit includes a connecting frame, which covers the upper part of the cleaning platform 4. Five to eight nozzles 55 are arranged on the top of the connecting frame. The multiple nozzles 55 are evenly arranged along the width direction of the cleaning platform 4 to spray and clean the medicinal materials on the lower cleaning platform 4.

[0057] In one feasible embodiment, the cleaning station 4 is provided with multiple sets of cleaning zones, each set of cleaning zones being recessed and having rounded corners on its periphery. Each set of cleaning zones is located at the bottom of a brushing unit.

[0058] In one feasible embodiment, the cleaning table 4 further includes a roller mechanism 3 for conveying medicinal materials. The roller mechanism 3 includes multiple belts and rollers for controlling the rotation of the belts. The upper surface of the belts is a belt transmission area. The belt transmission area is spaced apart from the cleaning area.

[0059] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, in this embodiment, the bottom of one washing unit is provided with three cleaning zones: a first cleaning zone 41, a second cleaning zone 42, and a third cleaning zone 43. When the second motor 51 rotates forward, the four brush heads 56 at the top of the first cleaning zone 41 rotate towards the center of the first cleaning zone 41, as shown in Figure 4. At this time, the medicinal materials are washed in the first cleaning zone 41 or the third cleaning zone 43. When the second motor 51 rotates backward, the four brush heads 56 at the top of the second cleaning zone 42 rotate towards the center of the second cleaning zone 42, as shown in Figure 5. At this time, the medicinal materials are washed in the second cleaning zone 42. The medicinal materials in the first cleaning zone 41 or the third cleaning zone 43 leave the cleaning zone under the brushing action of the brush heads 56 and enter the belt conveyor area so that the cleaned medicinal materials can enter the next process.

[0060] It should be noted that during the transmission process, the rotation direction of each gear is the same as the rotation direction of the brush head 56 in Figure 4 or Figure 5.

[0061] In one feasible approach, the bottom plate of the cleaning area is provided with multiple water filter holes. After the mud and sand on the medicinal materials are brushed off by the brush head 56, they are discharged through the water filter holes to prevent secondary pollution.

[0062] In one feasible embodiment, a filter mechanism 2 is connected to the outside of the housing 1, the filter mechanism 2 being used to filter and recycle the water inside the housing 1.

[0063] In one feasible embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the filtration mechanism 2 includes a filtration pool 23, which is connected to the housing 1.

[0064] In one feasible manner, the filtration mechanism 2 delivers the filtered water to the spray section 53.

[0065] Specifically, the filtration mechanism 2 includes a filtration tank, a mud pump 26, and a first telescopic hose 21. A second closed door 22 is provided on the housing 1, located on the bottom surface of the housing 1 away from the first closed door 16. The filtration tank and the second closed door 22 are connected by the first telescopic hose 21.

[0066] The filtration tank is equipped with a mud filter screen 24, which divides the filtration tank into a first part and a second part. The first part is located at the outlet of the first telescopic hose 21. Wastewater flows into the second part of the filtration tank after being filtered by the mud filter screen 24. Wastewater in the tank 1 is pumped into the first part of the filtration tank by a mud pump 26.

[0067] In one feasible manner, the water in the second section is transported to the spray section 53 for reuse of the filtered and recycled water.

[0068] Specifically, a second telescopic hose 25 connects the filtration tank 23 and the spray unit 53. The second telescopic hose 25 transports the filtered water to the connecting frame and then to each nozzle 55 for spraying and cleaning the medicinal materials, thus recycling water resources.

[0069] In use, the first closed door 16 is closed, clean water is injected into the chamber 1, and the first motor is turned on. The first motor drives the eccentric wheel 13 to oscillate periodically, which in turn causes the chamber 1 to vibrate through the action of the first spring 12 and the second spring 17, thus cleaning the root and rhizome medicinal materials inside the chamber 1. At this time, the power of the first motor is controlled by the signal detected by the infrared sensor. After the vibration cleaning process is completed, the second closed door 22 is opened, and the wastewater is transported to the filter tank for filtration through the second telescopic hose 25. The first closed door 16 is opened, allowing the root and rhizome medicinal materials to enter the scrubbing mechanism 5, where the spray section 53 and the scrubbing section 52 in the scrubbing mechanism 5 provide a thorough secondary cleaning of the root and rhizome medicinal materials. The water filtered by the filter mechanism 2 is transported to the spray section 53 through the second telescopic hose 25 for reuse, so that water resources can be recycled.

[0070] In summary, by setting up a vibration cleaning mechanism, the soil on the surface of the medicinal materials inside the box 1 is cleaned by vibration. By controlling the power of the first motor, the amplitude of vibration of the box 1 is further controlled, preventing damage to the surface of root and rhizome medicinal materials during the cleaning process and improving the medicinal value of the medicinal materials.

[0071] The infrared sensor provides a basis for adjusting the power of the first motor.

[0072] By setting up the spray section 53 and the brushing section 52, a thorough secondary cleaning can be carried out on the branches and twigs of root and rhizome Chinese medicinal materials that are difficult to clean due to dirt and bacteria.

[0073] By setting multiple brush heads 56 in a single washing unit, with adjacent brush heads 56 rotating in different directions, the cleaning power of sand and soil deep within the roots and branches of medicinal herbs can be improved. Furthermore, by controlling the second motor 51 to alternately rotate forward or backward, the washing or auxiliary conveying of medicinal herbs can be achieved.

[0074] This application can prevent damage to medicinal materials during the cleaning process, and can thoroughly clean the dirt in the uneven gaps on the surface of the medicinal materials, thus ensuring the cleaning effect and preserving the efficacy of the medicinal materials.

[0075] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for cleaning rhizomes and other medicinal herbs, characterized in that, include: A vibration cleaning mechanism includes a housing and a polarization cleaning section located at the bottom of the housing. The polarization cleaning section controls the housing to vibrate, thereby cleaning the medicinal materials inside. The housing includes a discharge port with a first closing door at the discharge port. A brushing mechanism includes a spray section, a brushing section, and a cleaning table. The cleaning table is connected to the discharge port of the housing and is fixedly connected to the ground. The spray section is used to spray and rinse the medicinal materials on the cleaning table, and the brushing section is used to brush and clean the medicinal materials on the cleaning table. The spray section includes multiple nozzle units, and the brushing section includes multiple brushing units, which are spaced apart. The polarization cleaning section includes at least an eccentric wheel and a first motor. The multiple eccentric wheels are connected to the lower part of the housing via a connector. The connector is a T-shaped joint. The structure includes vertical and horizontal components. The top of the vertical component is connected to the housing, and both ends of the horizontal component are equipped with eccentric wheels. The eccentric wheels are controlled to rotate by a first motor. An outer frame, which covers the outside of the polarization cleaning section, is a hollow rectangular frame. The top of the rectangular frame has an opening for the vertical component of the connecting member to extend out. A first spring is arranged vertically and connected between the outer frame and the connecting member. A second spring is arranged horizontally. A base plate is provided on the outside of the outer frame. The base plate is used to fix the connection to the ground. The base plate is arranged vertically and is elastically connected to the outer frame by the second spring. An infrared sensor is installed inside the housing to detect the volume of the Chinese medicinal materials, so as to control the rotation speed of the first motor according to the volume of the Chinese medicinal materials.

2. The root and rhizome medicinal herb cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A conveyor plate is installed at the discharge port, which connects the washing table to the discharge port; the angle between the conveyor plate and the horizontal plane is 45°.

3. The root and rhizome medicinal herb cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the brushing units includes multiple brush heads, which are controlled to rotate by a second electric motor.

4. The root and rhizome medicinal herb cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cleaning platform is provided with multiple cleaning zones, each of which is recessed and has rounded corners on its perimeter; each cleaning zone is located at the bottom of a brushing unit.

5. The root and rhizome medicinal herb cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cleaning table also includes a roller mechanism for conveying medicinal materials. The roller mechanism includes a belt and rollers for controlling the rotation of the belt. The upper surface of the belt is a belt transmission area. The belt transmission area is spaced apart from the cleaning area.

6. The root and rhizome medicinal herb cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Multiple water filter holes are provided on the bottom plate of the clean area.

7. The device for cleaning rhizomes and other medicinal herbs according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, A filtration mechanism is connected to the outside of the tank, which is used to recycle and filter the water inside the tank.

8. The root and rhizome medicinal herb cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The filtration mechanism delivers the filtered water to the spray section.

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