High-temperature cleaning decoction system

Abstract

This invention provides a high-temperature cleaning and decoction system, belonging to the field of traditional Chinese medicine preparation technology. It includes a steam generator, a water tank, a water pump, a high-temperature cleaning mechanism, and a decoction machine. The steam generator is connected to the water tank via heating pipes, and the water tank is connected to the high-temperature cleaning mechanism via the water pump and hot water pipes. The decoction machine is located at the outlet of the high-temperature cleaning mechanism. The steam generator can input high-temperature steam into the heating pipes to heat the water in the water tank. After heating, the water in the water tank can be input into the high-temperature cleaning mechanism via the water pump and hot water pipes, where it performs high-temperature cleaning and disinfection of the medicinal materials. After the wastewater is drained, the medicinal materials can directly enter the decoction machine through the outlet of the high-temperature cleaning mechanism under gravity, eliminating the need for secondary transfer, reducing transportation costs, and removing dirt, mold, and bacteria from the medicinal materials before decoction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine preparation technology and relates to a high-temperature cleaning and decoction system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, due to the complexity of the traditional Chinese medicine decoction process, all steps of the traditional decoction method require manual control, which is inconvenient for both patients and doctors. This is especially true for hospitals or decoction centers that need to mass-produce Chinese medicine packs. Due to the large volume of decoctions, manual decoction becomes highly impractical, as it can easily lead to issues such as mixed medicines and difficulty in controlling the decoction time and heat. With the development of science and technology, more and more automated equipment is replacing the manual decoction process.

[0003] However, in general, existing decoction equipment requires the herbs to be cleaned manually or by machine before being placed into the decoction machine. The herbs, after being cleaned manually or by machine, need to be transferred twice before entering the decoction machine, which increases transportation costs.

[0004] For example, a Chinese patent discloses a stirring-type traditional Chinese medicine decoction system [application number: 202010029677.3], which includes a decoction pot, a traditional Chinese medicine delivery pipe, a liquid circulation pump and a steam circulation pump. The decoction pot is provided with a first liquid outlet, a second liquid outlet connected to the traditional Chinese medicine delivery pipe, and several liquid inlets located on the side wall of the decoction pot. The top of the decoction pot is provided with a steam outlet. The decoction chamber is provided with a vertical heating pipe with open ends at the top and bottom. The inlet end of the steam circulation pump is connected to the steam outlet, and the outlet end is connected to a steam input pipe extending into the vertical heating pipe. The inlet end of the liquid circulation pump is connected to the first liquid outlet, and the outlet end is connected to all the liquid inlets. The stirring pot is circular, and the direction of the inlet direction line of the liquid inlets is perpendicular to the radial direction of the decoction pot. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the above-mentioned problems by providing a high-temperature cleaning and decoction system.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A high-temperature cleaning and decoction system includes a steam generator, a water tank, a water pump, a high-temperature cleaning mechanism, and a decoction machine. The steam generator is connected to the water tank via a heating pipe, and the water tank is connected to the high-temperature cleaning mechanism via a water pump and a hot water pipe. The decoction machine is located at the discharge port of the high-temperature cleaning mechanism.

[0008] In the above-mentioned high-temperature cleaning and decoction system, the high-temperature cleaning mechanism includes a cleaning tank, which is equipped with a lifting and rotating filter cylinder structure. The upper and lower sides of the lifting and rotating filter cylinder structure are provided with rinsing nozzle structures connected to hot water pipes, and the discharge port is located at the bottom of the cleaning tank.

[0009] In the above-mentioned high-temperature cleaning and decoction system, the cleaning tank is fixed to the upper side of the decoction machine by a support structure. A drainage structure and an auxiliary slag discharge component are also provided between the decoction machine and the cleaning tank, which can be switched by a rotating switching component.

[0010] In the above-mentioned high-temperature cleaning and decoction system, the lifting and rotating filter cylinder structure includes a filter cylinder. The circumferential surface of the filter cylinder is made of filter screen and has a side door. Two vertical slide rails are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cleaning tank. A filter cylinder support is connected to each of the two vertical slide rails through a lifting component. One end of the filter cylinder is rotatably connected to the filter cylinder support through a rotating shaft, and the other end is connected to a first rotating drive fixed on another filter cylinder support.

[0011] In the above-mentioned high-temperature cleaning and decoction system, the lifting assembly includes a second rotary driver fixed on a vertical slide rail. The output shaft end of the second rotary driver is connected to a vertically arranged lifting screw. The filter cylinder support is screwed to the lifting screw. The end of the filter cylinder away from the first rotary driver is fixedly connected to an annular limiting seat that is rotatably connected to the filter cylinder support.

[0012] In the above-mentioned high-temperature cleaning and decoction system, the rinsing nozzle structure includes water spray pipes installed on the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the cleaning tank, and several rinsing nozzles facing the filter cartridge are fixedly connected to the water spray pipes.

[0013] In the above-mentioned high-temperature cleaning and decoction system, the support structure includes a support base fixed on the decoction machine, and a support top seat connected to the lower part of the cleaning tank is fixed on the support base by several support rods. A gap is also provided between the discharge port of the cleaning tank and the inlet of the decoction machine.

[0014] The rotary switching assembly includes a rotary disk disposed in the gap and a No. 3 rotary drive fixed on the support base. The output shaft end of the No. 3 rotary drive is fixedly connected to the center of the bottom of the rotary disk. The drainage structure and the auxiliary slag discharge assembly are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rotary disk.

[0015] In the above-mentioned high-temperature cleaning and decoction system, the drainage structure includes a drainage trough set on the top of the rotating disc. The drainage trough is inverted conical in shape, and a vertical drainage hole is set at the center of the bottom of the drainage trough. A horizontal drainage hole is connected to the bottom of the vertical drainage hole, and a drainage hose is connected to the outer end of the horizontal drainage hole.

[0016] In the aforementioned high-temperature cleaning and decoction system, the auxiliary slag discharge component includes a material-packing trough vertically installed on a rotating disk. The material-packing trough contains a mesh bag, and an elastic rope is connected to the opening of the mesh bag. The rotating disk also has an inwardly recessed annular step corresponding to the material-packing trough. The annular step has four vertical rods, the upper end of which is lower than the upper end of the rotating disk. The rotating disk also contains a linear actuator connected to the vertical rods.

[0017] In the aforementioned high-temperature cleaning and decoction system, the steam generator is also equipped with a high-temperature sterilization pipe connected to the cleaning tank, and the interface between the high-temperature sterilization pipe and the cleaning tank is located in the middle of the cleaning tank.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are:

[0019] 1. The steam generator can input high-temperature steam into the heating pipe to heat the water in the storage tank. After the water in the storage tank is heated, it can be input into the high-temperature cleaning mechanism through the water pump and hot water pipe. The high-temperature cleaning mechanism can clean and disinfect the medicinal materials at high temperature. After the sewage is drained, the medicinal materials can directly enter the decoction machine through the discharge port of the high-temperature cleaning mechanism under the action of gravity. There is no need for secondary transfer, the transportation cost is low, and the dirt and possible mold and bacteria on the medicinal materials can be removed before decoction.

[0020] 2. The lifting and rotating filter cylinder structure allows for convenient insertion of medicinal materials through lifting, and the rotation ensures more thorough cleaning of the medicinal materials. The rinsing nozzle structure can spray hot water from the hot water pipe at high speed onto the lifting and rotating filter cylinder structure to clean the medicinal materials.

[0021] 3. During the cleaning of medicinal herbs, the rotary switching component can switch the drainage structure to connect with the discharge port at the bottom of the cleaning tank, thereby draining the wastewater generated during the cleaning process and preventing wastewater from entering the decoction machine. After cleaning, the rotary switching component switches the auxiliary slag discharge component to connect with the discharge port at the bottom of the cleaning tank, which can coat the medicinal herbs when they enter the decoction machine from the discharge port, so that the slag will not disperse during the decoction process, making it easier to clean the slag later.

[0022] Other advantages, objectives and features of the present invention will become apparent in part from the following description, and in part from those skilled in the art through study and practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a simplified structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the high-temperature cleaning mechanism;

[0025] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the rotating disk;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the rotating disk.

[0027] In the diagram, the components are: 1. Steam generator; 2. Water tank; 3. Water pump; 4. High-temperature cleaning mechanism; 5. Decoction machine; 6. Heating pipe; 7. Hot water pipe; 8. Cleaning tank; 9. Lifting rotary filter structure; 10. Rotary switching assembly; 11. Drainage structure; 12. Auxiliary slag discharge assembly; 13. Filter cartridge; 14. Vertical slide rail; 15. Filter cartridge support; 16. Rotary drive 1; 17. Rotary drive 2; 18. Lifting screw; 19. Annular limit seat; 20. Water spray pipe; 21. Flushing nozzle; 22. Support base; 23. Support top seat; 24. Rotary disc; 25. Rotary drive 3; 26. Drainage trough; 27. Vertical drainage hole; 28. Horizontal drainage hole; 29. ​​Material trough; 30. Net bag; 31. Elastic rope; 32. Annular step; 33. Vertical rod; 34. Linear drive; 35. High-temperature disinfection pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0028] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a high-temperature cleaning and decoction system includes a steam generator 1, a water storage tank 2, a water pump 3, a high-temperature cleaning mechanism 4, and a decoction machine 5. The steam generator 1 is connected to the water storage tank 2 through a heating pipe 6. The water storage tank 2 is connected to the high-temperature cleaning mechanism 4 through the water pump 3 and a hot water pipe 7. The decoction machine 5 is located at the discharge port of the high-temperature cleaning mechanism 4.

[0029] In this invention, the steam generator can input high-temperature steam into the heating pipe to heat the water in the water storage tank. After the water in the water storage tank is heated, it can be input into the high-temperature cleaning mechanism 4 through the water pump and hot water pipe 7. The high-temperature cleaning mechanism 4 can then clean and disinfect the medicinal materials at high temperatures. After the wastewater is drained, the medicinal materials can directly enter the decoction machine through the discharge port of the high-temperature cleaning mechanism 4 under the action of gravity. There is no need for secondary transfer, the transportation cost is low, and the dirt and possible molds and bacteria on the medicinal materials can be removed before decoction.

[0030] Specifically, combining Figure 2 As shown, the high-temperature cleaning mechanism 4 includes a cleaning tank 8, inside which is a lifting and rotating filter cylinder structure 9. The upper and lower sides of the lifting and rotating filter cylinder structure 9 are equipped with rinsing nozzle structures connected to hot water pipes 7. The discharge port is located at the bottom of the cleaning tank 8. The lifting and rotating filter cylinder structure allows for convenient insertion of medicinal materials through lifting, and the rotation ensures more thorough cleaning of the medicinal materials. The rinsing nozzle structure sprays hot water input through the hot water pipes at high speed onto the lifting and rotating filter cylinder structure, thereby cleaning the medicinal materials.

[0031] Specifically, combining Figures 2-4As shown, the washing tank 8 is fixed to the upper side of the decoction machine 5 by a support structure. A drainage structure 11 and an auxiliary slag discharge component 12, which are switched via a rotary switching assembly 10, are also provided between the decoction machine 5 and the washing tank 8. During the washing of medicinal materials, the rotary switching assembly can switch the drainage structure 11 to connect with the discharge port at the bottom of the washing tank, thereby discharging the wastewater generated during the washing process and preventing wastewater from entering the decoction machine. After washing, the rotary switching assembly switches the auxiliary slag discharge component 12 to connect with the discharge port at the bottom of the washing tank, which can coat the medicinal materials as they enter the decoction machine from the discharge port, preventing the slag from dispersing during decoction and facilitating subsequent slag removal.

[0032] Specifically, combining Figure 2 As shown, the lifting rotary filter cartridge structure 9 includes a filter cartridge 13. The circumferential surface of the filter cartridge 13 is made of filter screen and has a side door. Two vertical slide rails 14 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cleaning tank 8. Each of the two vertical slide rails 14 is connected to a filter cartridge support 15 via a lifting assembly. One end of the filter cartridge 13 is rotatably connected to the filter cartridge support 15 via a rotating shaft, and the other end is connected to a first rotary driver 16 fixed on the other filter cartridge support 15. The lifting assembly can drive the filter cartridge support to rise and fall along the vertical slide rails, and the two filter cartridge supports rise synchronously. The energy reduction mechanism drives the filter cartridge to rise and fall, allowing medicinal materials to enter and exit through the side door on the filter cartridge. During cleaning, the first rotary actuator drives the filter cartridge to rotate, ensuring more thorough cleaning of the medicinal materials. The lifting assembly includes a second rotary actuator 17 fixed on a vertical slide rail 14. The output shaft end of the second rotary actuator 17 is connected to a vertically arranged lifting screw 18. The filter cartridge support 15 is screwed to the lifting screw 18. The end of the filter cartridge 13 away from the first rotary actuator 16 is fixedly connected to an annular limiting seat 19 that is rotatably connected to the filter cartridge support 15. The second rotary actuator drives the lifting screw to rotate, which in turn causes the filter cartridge support to rise and fall along the vertical slide rail, thereby raising or lowering the filter cartridge. The annular limiting seat limits the movement of the filter cartridge.

[0033] Those skilled in the art should understand that the first rotary actuator and the second rotary actuator can be rotary cylinders or motors, etc., and preferably, a motor is selected in this embodiment.

[0034] Specifically, the rinsing nozzle structure includes a water spray pipe 20 disposed on the inner wall of the front and rear sides of the cleaning tank 8, and a plurality of rinsing nozzles 21 fixedly connected to the water spray pipe 20 facing the filter cartridge 13.

[0035] Specifically, combining Figures 2-4As shown, the support structure includes a support base 22 fixed to the decoction machine 5. A support top 23, connected to the lower part of the washing tank 8, is fixed to the support base 22 via several support rods. A gap is provided between the discharge port of the washing tank 8 and the inlet of the decoction machine 5. The gap between the washing tank 8 and the decoction machine 5, fixed to the upper side of the decoction machine by the support base 22, support rods, and support top 23, is used to install a rotary switching assembly 10. The rotary switching assembly 10 includes a rotating disk 24 disposed in the gap and a third rotary driver 25 fixed to the support base 22. The output shaft end of the third rotary driver 25 is fixed to the center of the bottom of the rotating disk 24. The drainage structure 11 and the auxiliary slag discharge assembly 12 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rotating disk 24. The third rotary driver can drive the rotating disk to rotate, thereby switching the drainage structure 11 or the auxiliary slag discharge assembly 12 to align with the discharge port.

[0036] Those skilled in the art should understand that the No. 3 rotary actuator can be a rotary cylinder or a motor, etc.

[0037] Specifically, combining Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the drainage structure 11 includes a drainage trough 26 disposed on the top of the rotating disk 24. The drainage trough 26 is inverted conical in shape, and a vertical drainage hole 27 is disposed at the center of the bottom of the drainage trough 26. A horizontal drainage hole 28 is connected to the bottom of the vertical drainage hole 27, and a drainage hose is connected to the outer end of the horizontal drainage hole 28. When the drainage trough and the discharge port at the bottom of the cleaning tank are aligned, the wastewater after cleaning can be discharged outward through the vertical drainage hole, the horizontal drainage hole, and the drainage hose.

[0038] Specifically, combining Figures 2-4 As shown, the auxiliary slag discharge assembly 12 includes a material-packing trough 29 vertically disposed on a rotating disk 24. A mesh bag 30 is provided inside the material-packing trough 29, and an elastic rope 31 is connected to the opening of the mesh bag 30. The rotating disk 24 also has an inwardly recessed annular step 32 corresponding to the material-packing trough 29. Four vertical rods 33 are provided on the annular step 32, with the upper end face of each vertical rod 33 lower than the upper end face of the rotating disk 24. A linear actuator 34 connected to the vertical rods 33 is also provided inside the rotating disk 24. After the medicinal materials are washed, the filter cylinder is rotated so that the side door faces downwards. After opening the side door, the medicinal materials fall into the mesh bag inside the material-packing trough under gravity. Subsequently, the linear actuator drives the vertical rods to descend, and the elastic rope automatically retracts, tightening the opening of the mesh bag. The tightened mesh bag automatically falls into the decoction machine, eliminating the need for secondary conveying.

[0039] Those skilled in the art will understand that a linear actuator can be a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, or a linear motor, etc.

[0040] Preferably, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the steam generator 1 is also equipped with a high-temperature sterilization pipe 35 connected to the washing tank 8. The interface between the high-temperature sterilization pipe 35 and the washing tank 8 is located in the middle of the washing tank 8. The high-temperature sterilization pipe allows high-temperature steam to be delivered into the washing tank after the herbs have been washed once, to perform high-temperature sterilization on the herbs.

[0041] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of the invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0042] Although this paper frequently uses terms such as steam generator 1, water tank 2, water pump 3, high-temperature cleaning mechanism 4, decoction machine 5, heating pipe 6, hot water pipe 7, cleaning tank 8, lifting rotary filter structure 9, rotary switching assembly 10, drainage structure 11, auxiliary slag discharge assembly 12, filter cylinder 13, vertical slide rail 14, filter cylinder support 15, first rotary actuator 16, second rotary actuator 17, lifting screw 18, annular limit seat 19, water spray pipe 20, rinsing nozzle 21, support base 22, support top seat 23, rotating disk 24, third rotary actuator 25, drainage trough 26, vertical drainage hole 27, horizontal drainage hole 28, material trough 29, net bag 30, elastic rope 31, annular step 32, vertical rod 33, linear actuator 34, high-temperature sterilization pipe 35, etc., these terms are used merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of the invention; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of the invention.

Claims

1. A high-temperature cleaning and decoction system, characterized in that, The system includes a steam generator (1), a water tank (2), a water pump (3), a high-temperature cleaning mechanism (4), and a decoction machine (5). The steam generator (1) is connected to the water tank (2) via a heating pipe (6). The water tank (2) is connected to the high-temperature cleaning mechanism (4) via the water pump (3) and a hot water pipe (7). The decoction machine (5) is located at the outlet of the high-temperature cleaning mechanism (4). The high-temperature cleaning mechanism (4) includes a cleaning tank (8). The cleaning tank (8) is equipped with a lifting and rotating filter cylinder structure (9). The upper and lower sides of the lifting and rotating filter cylinder structure (9) are equipped with rinsing nozzle structures connected to the hot water pipe (7). The outlet is located at the bottom of the cleaning tank (8). The cleaning tank (8) is fixed to the upper side of the decoction machine (5) by a support structure. A drainage structure (11) and an auxiliary slag discharge assembly (12) are also provided between the decoction machine (5) and the cleaning tank (8) through a rotating switching assembly (10). The lifting rotating filter cylinder structure (9) includes a filter cylinder (13). The circumferential surface of the filter cylinder (13) is made of filter screen and has a side door. Two vertical slide rails (14) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cleaning tank (8). A filter cylinder support (15) is connected to each of the two vertical slide rails (14) through a lifting assembly. One end of the filter cylinder (13) is rotatably connected to the filter cylinder support (15) through a rotating shaft, and the other end is fixed to another filter cylinder support (15). 15) is connected to the first rotary drive (16); the support structure includes a support base (22) fixed on the decoction machine (5), and a support top seat (23) connected to the lower part of the washing tank (8) is fixed on the support base (22) by several support rods. A gap is also provided between the discharge port of the washing tank (8) and the inlet of the decoction machine (5); the rotary switching assembly (10) includes a rotating disk (24) set in the gap and a third rotary drive (25) fixed on the support base (22). The output shaft end of the third rotary drive (25) is fixed to the center of the bottom of the rotating disk (24). The drainage structure (11) and the auxiliary drainage The slag assembly (12) is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rotating disk (24); the auxiliary slag discharge assembly (12) includes a material trough (29) vertically arranged on the rotating disk (24), a net bag (30) is provided in the material trough (29), and an elastic rope (31) is connected to the opening of the net bag (30). The rotating disk (24) is also provided with an inwardly recessed annular step (32) corresponding to the material trough (29). The annular step (32) is provided with four vertical rods (33). The upper end face of the vertical rods (33) is lower than the upper end face of the rotating disk (24). The rotating disk (24) is also provided with a linear actuator (34) connected to the vertical rods (33).

2. The high-temperature cleaning and decoction system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a second rotary driver (17) fixed on a vertical slide rail (14). The output shaft end of the second rotary driver (17) is connected to a vertically arranged lifting screw (18). The filter cartridge support (15) and the lifting screw (18) are screwed together. The end of the filter cartridge (13) away from the first rotary driver (16) is fixedly connected to an annular limiting seat (19) that is rotatably connected to the filter cartridge support (15).

3. The high-temperature cleaning and decoction system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flushing nozzle structure includes a water spray pipe (20) installed on the inner wall of the front and rear sides of the cleaning tank (8), and a number of flushing nozzles (21) facing the filter cartridge (13) are fixedly connected to the water spray pipe (20).

4. The high-temperature cleaning and decoction system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drainage structure (11) includes a drainage trough (26) set on the top of the rotating disk (24). The drainage trough (26) is inverted cone shape. A vertical drainage hole (27) is set in the center of the bottom of the drainage trough (26). A horizontal drainage hole (28) is connected to the bottom of the vertical drainage hole (27). A drainage hose is connected to the outer end of the horizontal drainage hole (28).

5. The high-temperature cleaning and decoction system according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The steam generator (1) is also equipped with a high-temperature disinfection pipe (35) connected to the cleaning tank (8), and the interface between the high-temperature disinfection pipe (35) and the cleaning tank (8) is located in the middle of the cleaning tank (8).

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