An automatic processing device for medicinal centipedes

Abstract

This invention discloses an automated processing device for medicinal centipedes, comprising: a disc with several markers on its bottom; a first driving device for driving the disc to rotate; several placing devices, each including a box with a central through-hole and a vertical plate, one end of the vertical plate being mounted on the disc and the other end being rotatably connected to the bottom of the box; several clamping devices; a circular support plate abutting against the bottom of the box; a water-immersing device for wetting the heads of the centipedes; a cutting device mounted on the water-immersing device for removing the heads of the water-immersed centipedes; a pushing device for pushing bamboo skewers out from the bottom of the centipedes; a third driving device for driving a second driving device to move up and down while simultaneously pressing the centipedes; a fourth driving device for driving the second driving device to move back and forth; a sensor, a time relay, and a controller. This invention can automatically remove the heads and feet of centipedes, improving work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medicinal material processing equipment, and in particular to an automated processing device for medicinal centipedes. Background Technology

[0002] Medicinal centipedes, specifically dried centipedes, possess antitussive, expectorant, antispasmodic, antifungal, and antitumor properties. Clinically, they are primarily used for respiratory infections, dry mouth and throat, and coughs. They also help to reduce phlegm, relieve coughs and asthma, and have a good therapeutic effect on chronic and acute bronchitis. Furthermore, medicinal centipedes have detoxifying, anticancer, wind-dispelling, spasm-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and sore-healing effects, and also have a certain antagonistic effect on convulsions. The current method of manually removing the centipedes with bamboo skewers and then removing their heads and feet is inefficient and has shortcomings. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems by providing an automated processing device for medicinal centipedes.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention: an automated processing device for medicinal centipedes, comprising:

[0005] A disc with several markings on its bottom;

[0006] A first driving device is used to drive the disk to rotate;

[0007] Several placement devices, each comprising a box body and a vertical plate that are through the middle, one end of the vertical plate being disposed on the disc and the other end being rotatably connected to the bottom of the box body;

[0008] Several clamping devices, including several T-shaped pressure bars and a second driving device, the second driving device being used to drive the several T-shaped pressure bars to move back and forth;

[0009] A circular support plate abuts against the bottom of the box body. The support plate is provided with a top plate, the top surface of which is partly inclined and partly flat.

[0010] A water-immersion device is used to wet the centipede's head;

[0011] A cutting device, mounted on the immersion device, is used to remove the heads of centipedes that have become wet.

[0012] A pushing device is used to push the bamboo skewers out from the bottom of the centipede;

[0013] The third driving device is used to drive the second driving device to move up and down, while pressing the centipede.

[0014] The fourth driving device is used to drive the second driving device to move back and forth;

[0015] The device includes a sensor, a time relay, and a controller. The sensor senses the identifier and sends a signal to the controller to control the operation of the pusher, the fourth drive device, and the time relay, and to control the first drive device to remain inactive. When the time relay reaches a preset value, it sends a signal to the controller to control the first drive device to operate and to control the pusher and the fourth drive device to remain inactive.

[0016] Preferably, the first driving device includes a first motor and a U-shaped frame, the output end of the first motor is connected to the U-shaped frame, and the U-shaped frame is connected to the disk.

[0017] Preferably, the box body is provided with a placement slot and a through slot on one side; the second driving device includes a first screw, a first gear, two first internal gear plates, three first external gear plates of different sizes, an I-shaped connecting rod, several first springs, several second springs, and a push plate and an extrusion plate with one side being inclined. The first screw is threadedly connected to the box body. One end of the first screw is provided with the first gear, and the other end is rotatably connected to the extrusion plate. Several first springs are provided between the push plate and the wall of the placement slot. The push plate is provided with a first sliding groove. One end of the T-shaped pressure rod slides in the first sliding groove. The second spring is provided in the first sliding groove. One end of the I-shaped connecting rod is slidably connected to the push plate, and the other end is connected to the third driving device.

[0018] Preferably, the immersion device includes a water tank, an inlet pipe, a water level sensor, a temperature sensor, and several electric heating elements. Each water tank is equipped with the water tank, the inlet pipe, the water level sensor, the temperature sensor, and several electric heating elements. The water level sensor and the temperature sensor are electrically connected to the controller.

[0019] Preferably, the cutting device includes a T-shaped cutter, several third springs, and a support base. The support base is provided with a third sliding groove, one end of the cutter slides in the third sliding groove, and the third springs are disposed in the third sliding groove.

[0020] Preferably, the feeding device includes a first lead screw mechanism and a first push rod, wherein the first lead screw mechanism is used to drive the first push rod to move back and forth.

[0021] Preferably, the housing is provided with a long slot and two material discharge slots; the third driving device includes a second screw, a second gear, a movable plate, a second internal gear plate and a second external gear plate, the second gear is disposed on the second screw, the movable plate is slidably connected to the long slot, the second screw is provided with two locking blocks, the second screw is threadedly connected to the housing and the movable plate, and the movable plate is disposed between the two locking blocks, and the movable plate is slidably connected to the second driving device.

[0022] Preferably, the fourth driving device includes a second lead screw mechanism, two second push rods, an arc plate, and two fourth springs. The second push rods are mounted on the moving block of the second lead screw mechanism, which drives the second push rods to move back and forth. The fourth springs are mounted on the arc plate.

[0023] Preferably, it also includes a support assembly, which includes a hollow outer disk, an inner disk, and a plurality of connecting rods. The disk and the inner disk are disposed inside the outer disk, and the outer disk and the inner disk are connected by the connecting rods.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this invention are: it can automatically remove the head and feet of centipedes, thus improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a top view of the overall structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view showing the connection of the placement device, clamping device, and third driving device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the immersion device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the cutting device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a top view of the feeding device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a top view of the fourth driving device portion of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the disk and the support assembly in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Reference numerals: 10. Disc 10; 101. Identifier 10; 2. Box 2; 201. Placement slot 20; 202. Through slot 20; 203. Long slot 204; 205. Drop chute 204; 205. Ear plate 20; 3. Vertical plate 3; 4. T-shaped pressure bar 4; 5. Support plate 5; 501. Top plate 501; 6. Sensor 6; 7. Time relay 7; 8. Controller 9; 9. First motor 11; 11. U-shaped frame 12; 12. First screw 13; 13. First internal gear plate 14; 14. First external gear plate 15; 16. I-shaped connecting rod 16; 17. First spring 18; 18. Second spring 19; 191. Push plate 19; 191. First slide groove 19. 192. Second slide groove, 20. Extrusion plate, 21. Water tank, 22. Water inlet pipe, 23. Water level sensor, 24. Temperature sensor, 25. Electric heating element, 26. Cutting knife, 27. Third spring, 28. Support seat, 281. Third slide groove, 29. First lead screw mechanism, 30. First push rod, 31. Second screw, 32. Second gear, 33. Moving plate, 34. Second internal gear plate, 35. Second external gear plate, 36. Second lead screw mechanism, 37. Second push rod, 38. Arc plate, 39. Fourth spring, 40. Outer plate, 41. Inner plate, 42. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 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, and 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.

[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 10 An automated processing device for medicinal centipedes, comprising:

[0038] The disc 10 has several markings 101 on its bottom;

[0039] The first driving device is used to drive the disk 10 to rotate;

[0040] Several placement devices, each including a box 2 with a central through-hole and a vertical plate 3, one end of the vertical plate 3 is set on the disc 10 and the other end is rotatably connected to the bottom of the box 2;

[0041] Several clamping devices, including several T-shaped pressure bars 4 and a second driving device, the second driving device being used to drive the several T-shaped pressure bars 4 to move back and forth;

[0042] A circular support plate 5 abuts against the bottom of the box body 2. A top plate 501 is provided on the support plate 5, and part of its top surface is inclined and the other part is flat.

[0043] A water-immersion device is used to wet the centipede's head;

[0044] A cutting device, installed on a water-immersion device, is used to remove the heads of centipedes that have become wet.

[0045] A pushing device is used to push the bamboo skewers out from the bottom of the centipede;

[0046] The third drive device is used to drive the second drive device to move up and down, while pressing the centipede.

[0047] The fourth drive unit is used to drive the second drive unit to move back and forth.

[0048] The sensor 6, time relay 7, and controller 8 are used to sense the marker 101 and send a signal to the controller 8 to control the pusher, the fourth drive device, and the time relay 7 to operate, and to control the first drive device to not operate. When the time relay 7 reaches a preset value, it sends a signal to the controller 8 to control the first drive device to operate and to control the pusher and the fourth drive device to not operate. In this invention, the vertical plate 3 is set on one side of the bottom of the box 2, and the support plate 5 supports the other side of the bottom of the box 2 to prevent the box 2 from tilting and keep it horizontal. The bamboo skewer centipede is placed in the box 2. The first driving device drives the disc 10 to rotate, and the box 2 rotates with the disc 10. The sensor 6 detects the marker 101 and sends a signal to the controller 8, which controls the pushing device, the fourth driving device, and the time relay 7 to operate and controls the first driving device to not operate. During the rotation of several boxes 2, the second driving device drives the T-shaped pressure rod 4 to move and contact the side of the centipede, thereby clamping the centipede. When the box 2 moves to the top plate 501, it tilts, and the centipede's head is immersed in water to wet it. When the centipede's head is removed from the immersion device, the head is cut by the cutting device. The process involves cutting off the head and legs of the centipede. The pushing device pushes the bamboo skewer out from the bottom of the centipede. The second drive device drives the T-shaped pressure rod 4 back to its original position. The third drive device drives the second drive device downwards, simultaneously pressing the centipede down. The second drive device then drives the T-shaped pressure rod 4 to the bottom of the centipede's abdomen. The fourth drive device drives the second drive device back and forth, causing the T-shaped pressure rod 4 to move back and forth, scraping off several legs from the centipede's abdomen. When the time relay 7 reaches a preset value, it controls the pushing device and the fourth drive device to return to their original positions, and controls the first drive device to rotate the disc 10. When the disc 10 stops, the centipede with its head and legs removed is removed, and the bamboo skewer centipede is placed back into the box 2. Repeating this process allows for the removal of the head and legs from medicinal centipedes. Specifically, the bottom of the box 2 has two ear plates 205, and one end of the vertical plate 3 has protrusions on both sides, which are rotatably connected to the ear plates 204.

[0049] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it may also have the following additional technical features:

[0050] In this embodiment, the first driving device includes a first motor 9 and a U-shaped frame 11. The output end of the first motor 9 is connected to the U-shaped frame 11, and the U-shaped frame 11 is connected to the disk 10. The operation of the first motor 9 drives the U-shaped frame 11 to rotate, thereby driving the disk 10 to rotate. Specifically, the first motor 9 is electrically connected to the controller 8.

[0051] In this embodiment, a placement groove 201 and a through groove 202 are respectively provided on one side of the housing 2; the second driving device includes a first screw 12, a first gear 13, two first internal gear plates 14, three first external gear plates 15, an I-shaped connecting rod 16, several first springs 17, several second springs 18, and a push plate 19 and an extrusion plate 20, both of which are inclined on one side. The first screw 12 is threadedly connected to the housing 2. One end of the first screw 12 is provided with the first gear 13, and the other end is rotatably connected to the extrusion plate 20. Several first springs 17 are provided between the push plate 19 and the wall of the placement groove 201. A first sliding groove 191 is provided on the push plate 19. One end of the T-shaped pressure rod 4 slides in the first sliding groove 191. The second springs 18 are provided in the first sliding groove 191. Inside 91, one end of the I-shaped connecting rod 16 is slidably connected to the push plate 19, and the other end is connected to the third driving device. During the rotation of the housing 2, when the first gear 13 contacts the first internal gear plate 14, it drives the first screw 12 to move downward, driving the extrusion plate 20 to move downward. The push plate 19 is pushed by the force to extrude the first spring 17, which in turn drives the T-shaped pressure rod 4 to move in the through groove 202 to clamp the centipede and extrude the second spring 18. When the first gear 13 contacts the first internal gear plate 14, the first screw 12 moves upward, driving the push plate 19 to move upward. The push plate 19 is not pushed by the force, and the first spring 17 gives the push plate 19 a reaction force to return it to its original position. The T-shaped pressure rod 4 is returned to its original position by the action of the second spring 18. Specifically, the placement groove 201 and the through groove 202 are connected; the top of the push plate 19 is provided with a second sliding groove 192, and one end of the I-shaped connecting rod 16 is engaged with the second sliding groove 192. Specifically, the two first inner tooth plates 14 are arc-shaped; the three first outer tooth plates 15 are arc-shaped, and their lengths are determined according to the actual situation.

[0052] In this embodiment, the immersion device includes a water tank 21, an inlet pipe 22, a water level sensor 23, a temperature sensor 24, and several electric heating elements 25. Each water tank 21 is equipped with these components. The water level sensor 23 and temperature sensor 24 are electrically connected to the controller 8. The electric heating elements 25 heat the water in the water tank 21, making the centipede's head easier to soften and detach. When the water level sensor 23 does not detect the water level in the water tank 21, it sends a signal to the controller 8 to control an external water supply device to supply water. Water flows from the inlet pipe 22 into the water tank 21. When the temperature sensor 24 detects that the water level in the water tank 21 is not within a preset value, it sends a signal to the controller 8 to control the electric heating elements 25 to operate or not operate. Specifically, the electric heating element 25 is a heating wire or other electrically heated component.

[0053] In this embodiment, the cutting device includes a T-shaped cutter 26, several third springs 27, and a support base 28. The support base 28 has a third groove 281, and one end of the cutter 26 slides within the third groove 281. The third springs 27 are disposed within the third groove 281. When the box 2 detaches from the top plate 501, one end of the box 2 is heavier than the other, causing it to rotate and tilt relative to the vertical plate 3. During the upward swing of the box 2, it contacts the cutter 26, thereby cutting off the centipede's head. The box 2 then abuts against the support plate 5, maintaining a horizontal position. Specifically, the support base 28 is disposed on the water tank 21.

[0054] In this embodiment, the pushing device includes a first lead screw mechanism 29 and a first push rod 30. The first lead screw mechanism 29 drives the first push rod 30 to move back and forth. The first push rod 30 is connected to a moving block on the first lead screw mechanism 29. The controller 8 controls the first lead screw mechanism 29 to drive the first push rod 30 to move to the right, and after it abuts against one end of the bamboo skewer, it pushes it out from the centipede's abdomen. When the time relay 7 reaches a preset value, the controller 8 controls the first lead screw mechanism 29 to drive the first push rod 30 back to its original position. Specifically, the first lead screw mechanism 29 is existing technology, and its working principle will not be described here.

[0055] In this embodiment, the housing 2 is provided with a long groove 203 and two material discharge grooves 204; the third driving device includes a second screw 31, a second gear 32, a moving plate 33, a second internal gear plate 34 and a second external gear plate 35. The second gear 32 is disposed on the second screw 31. The moving plate 33 is slidably connected to the long groove 203. The second screw 31 is provided with two locking blocks 311. The second screw 31 is threadedly connected to the housing 2 and the moving plate 33, and the moving plate 33 is disposed between the two locking blocks 311. The moving plate 33 is slidably connected to the second driving device. The I-shaped connecting rod 16 is slidably connected to the moving plate 33. The first gear 13 contacts the first first external gear plate 15 and rotates in the opposite direction. The T-shaped pressure rod 4 returns to its original position. When the second gear 32 contacts the second internal gear plate 34, it drives the second gear 32 to rotate, causing the second screw 31 to move downwards and come into contact with the centipede, thus fixing the centipede inside the housing 2. Simultaneously, it drives the moving plate 33 to move downwards, causing the I-shaped connecting rod 16 to move downwards, and the T-shaped pressure rod 4 to move downwards. When the first gear 13 contacts and rotates with the second first internal gear plate 14, it moves the T-shaped pressure rod 4 to below the centipede's abdomen. When the first gear 13 contacts and rotates in the opposite direction with the second second external gear plate 15, it moves the T-shaped pressure rod 4 upwards to contact the centipede's abdomen. The fourth drive device then drives the push plate 19 to move back and forth, causing the T-shaped pressure rod 4 to move back and forth, scraping off the centipede's legs, which are then discharged from the discharge chute 204. Specifically, both the second internal gear plate 34 and the second external gear plate 35 are arc-shaped.

[0056] In this embodiment, the fourth driving device includes a second lead screw mechanism 36, two second push rods 37, an arc-shaped plate 38, and two fourth springs 39. The second push rods 37 are mounted on the moving block of the second lead screw mechanism 36, which drives the second push rods 37 to move back and forth. The fourth springs 39 are mounted on the arc-shaped plate 38. The controller 8 drives the second lead screw mechanism 36 to move the second push rods 37 to contact one end of the push plate 19, thereby driving the push plate 19 to move within the placement groove 201, causing the T-shaped pressure rod 4 to move within the through groove 202. After moving, the other end of the push plate 19 contacts and squeezes the fourth spring 39. When the time relay 7 reaches a preset value, the controller 8 controls the second lead screw mechanism 36 to drive the second push rods 37 back to their original position. The fourth springs 39 exert a reaction force on the push plate 19 to return it to its original position, thereby removing the centipede's legs. Specifically, the second lead screw mechanism 36 is existing technology, and its working principle will not be described here.

[0057] In this embodiment, a support assembly is also included, comprising a hollow outer disk 40, an inner disk 41, and several connecting rods 42. The disk 10 and the inner disk 41 are disposed within the outer disk 40, and the outer disk 40 and the inner disk 41 are connected by the connecting rods 42. Specifically, the sensor 6, the time relay 7, the controller 8, two first inner toothed plates 14, the first lead screw mechanism 29, the second inner toothed plate 34, and the second lead screw mechanism 36 are disposed on the inner disk 41, and three first outer toothed plates 15, the second outer toothed plate 35, and the arc-shaped plate 38 are disposed on the outer disk 40; the bottom of the outer disk 40 is provided with several support feet.

[0058] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0059] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art 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 appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automated processing device for medicinal centipedes, characterized in that, include: A disc (10) with several markers (101) at its bottom; a first driving device for driving the disc (10) to rotate; several placement devices, each including a box (2) with a central through-hole and a vertical plate (3), one end of the vertical plate (3) being placed on the disc (10) and the other end being rotatably connected to the bottom of the box (2); several clamping devices, each including several T-shaped pressure rods (4) and a second driving device, the second driving device for driving the several T-shaped pressure rods (4) to move back and forth; a circular support plate (5) abutting against the bottom of the box (2), the support plate (5) having a top plate (501), part of its top surface being inclined and the other part being flat; a water immersion device for wetting the centipede's head; A cutting device, mounted on the immersion device, is used to remove the heads of centipedes that have become wet. A pushing device is used to push the bamboo skewers out from the bottom of the centipede; The third driving device is used to drive the second driving device to move up and down, while simultaneously pressing the centipede; the fourth driving device is used to drive the second driving device to move back and forth; a sensor (6), a time relay (7), and a controller (8) are also included. The sensor (6) is used to sense the identification element (101) and send a signal to the controller (8) to control the pushing device, the fourth driving device, and the time relay (7) to operate, and to control the first driving device to remain inactive. When the time relay (7) reaches a preset value, it sends a signal to the controller (8) to control the first driving device to operate. The feeding device and the fourth driving device are not activated. The box body (2) is provided with a placement groove (201) and a through groove (202) on one side. The second driving device includes a first screw (12), a first gear (13), two first internal gear plates (14), three first external gear plates (15), an I-shaped connecting rod (16), several first springs (17), several second springs (18), and a push plate (19) and an extrusion plate (20) with one side being inclined. The first screw (12) is threadedly connected to the box body (2). One end of the first screw (12) is provided with the first gear (13), and the other end is provided with the first gear (13). One end is rotatably connected to the extrusion plate (20), and several first springs (17) are provided between the push plate (19) and the wall of the placement groove (201). The push plate (19) is provided with a first sliding groove (191). One end of the T-shaped pressure rod (4) slides in the first sliding groove (191). The second spring (18) is set in the first sliding groove (191). One end of the I-shaped connecting rod (16) is slidably connected to the push plate (19), and the other end is connected to the third driving device. The box (2) is provided with a long groove (203) and two material dropping grooves (204). The third The driving device includes a second screw (31), a second gear (32), a movable plate (33), a second internal gear plate (34), and a second external gear plate (35). The second gear (32) is mounted on the second screw (31). The movable plate (33) is slidably connected to the long groove (203). The second screw (31) is provided with two locking blocks (311). The second screw (31) is threadedly connected to the housing (2) and the movable plate (33), and the movable plate (33) is located between the two locking blocks (311). The movable plate (33) is slidably connected to the second driving device.

2. The automated processing device for medicinal centipedes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving device includes a first motor (9) and a U-shaped frame (11). The output end of the first motor (9) is connected to the U-shaped frame (11), and the U-shaped frame (11) is connected to the disk (10).

3. The automated processing device for medicinal centipedes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The immersion device includes a water tank (21), a water inlet pipe (22), a water level sensor (23), a temperature sensor (24), and several electric heating elements (25). The water tank (21) is equipped with the water tank (21), the water inlet pipe (22), the water level sensor (23), the temperature sensor (24), and several electric heating elements (25). The water level sensor (23) and the temperature sensor (24) are electrically connected to the controller (8).

4. The automated processing device for medicinal centipedes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting device includes a T-shaped cutter (26), several third springs (27) and a support base (28). The support base (28) is provided with a third groove (281). One end of the cutter (26) slides in the third groove (281), and the third springs (27) are disposed in the third groove (281).

5. The automated processing device for medicinal centipedes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device includes a first lead screw mechanism (29) and a first push rod (30), wherein the first lead screw mechanism (29) is used to drive the first push rod (30) to move back and forth.

6. The automated processing device for medicinal centipedes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fourth driving device includes a second lead screw mechanism (36), two second push rods (37), an arc plate (38), and two fourth springs (39). The second push rods (37) are mounted on the moving block of the second lead screw mechanism (36), and the second lead screw mechanism (36) is used to drive the second push rods (37) to move back and forth. The fourth springs (39) are mounted on the arc plate (38).

7. The automated processing device for medicinal centipedes according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support assembly, which includes an outer disk (40) and an inner disk (41) with a hollow interior and several connecting rods (42). The disk (10) and the inner disk (41) are disposed inside the outer disk (40), and the outer disk (40) and the inner disk (41) are connected by the connecting rods (42).

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