A classified storage traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage device and a classified method thereof

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage, in particular to a classified traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage device and a classified method thereof. The structure of the storage device comprises a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box, the traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box comprises a fan-shaped traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box and a conical traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box, the fan-shaped traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box and the conical traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box are fixedly supported through a supporting assembly, the bottom of the supporting assembly is connected to a supporting base through a lower rotating shaft, movable limiting assemblies are arranged on the periphery of the circumferentially-distributed conical traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box, a medicine taking mechanism A is arranged on the movable limiting assemblies, a medicine taking mechanism B is arranged on the upper part of the fan-shaped traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box on the top, the arranged fan-shaped traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box and conical traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box can guarantee the sealing property, the medicine taking mechanism A and the medicine taking mechanism B can realize the dosage control of medicine taking, and the use effect is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medicinal herb storage technology, specifically to a storage device and classification method for traditional Chinese medicine medicinal herbs. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction pieces refer to TCM herbs that have undergone processing according to requirements, either for prescription or for direct use in TCM clinical practice. TCM decoction pieces include some processed TCM slices, whole medicinal materials, and processed / roasted pieces. TCM decoction pieces generally require storage devices, which are then retrieved from multiple drawers when needed. However, existing storage devices make it difficult to control the amount of decoction pieces retrieved, which can affect efficacy. Furthermore, the drawer design does not provide good sealing, allowing different decoction pieces to absorb flavors and resulting in poor efficacy. Therefore, overcoming these technical problems and defects is a key issue that needs to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the defects described in the background art, thereby realizing a Chinese herbal medicine storage device and classification method with good sealing effect, easy control of the amount of medicine taken out and good use effect.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the technical solution of this invention is: a storage device for classified Chinese herbal medicine slices, comprising a storage box for Chinese herbal medicine slices, wherein the storage box includes a fan-shaped storage box and a cone-shaped storage box for Chinese herbal medicine slices. The fan-shaped storage box and the cone-shaped storage box are fixedly supported by a support assembly, and the bottom of the support assembly is connected to a support base via a lower pivot. A movable limiting assembly is provided around the cone-shaped storage box for Chinese herbal medicine slices evenly distributed around the circumference, and a medicine-retrieving mechanism A is provided on the movable limiting assembly. A medicine-retrieving mechanism B is provided on the upper part of the fan-shaped storage box for Chinese herbal medicine slices evenly distributed around the circumference.

[0005] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a top support plate, a middle support plate, and a bottom support plate. The upper and lower parts of the bottom conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box are fixed by the middle support plate and the bottom support plate, respectively. The middle conical Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes are all supported by the middle support plate. The fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box is located at the top. The top of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box is connected to the top support plate by an upper pivot. The lower end face of the top support plate and the upper end face of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box are in contact, thereby sealing the lower fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box with the top support plate.

[0006] Furthermore, the upper surface of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box is set as an opening, the bottom conical port of the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box is set as a discharge port A, and a feed port A is set on the side of the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box. The fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box and the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box are made of transparent material. Material is stored into the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box through the feed port A, and material is stored into the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box through the upper opening.

[0007] Furthermore, the movable limiting component includes an annular limiting plate, which is made of partially transparent material. An upper annular block and a lower annular block are respectively provided on the upper and lower parts of the annular limiting plate, and a partition is fixed to the lower inner side of the annular limiting plate. An inlet B corresponding to inlet A is provided on the annular limiting plate, and an outlet B corresponding to outlet A is provided on the partition. A lower annular groove corresponding to the lower annular block is provided on the upper surface of the bottom support plate and the middle support plate, and an upper annular groove corresponding to the upper annular block is provided on the lower surface of the middle support plate. An outlet groove A is provided on the annular limiting plate below the partition. The annular limiting plate fits snugly against the outer periphery of the internal conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box. The partition limits outlet A, and material is discharged only when outlet A and outlet B are vertically aligned.

[0008] Furthermore, the medicine dispensing mechanism A includes a limiting plate A installed at the discharge trough A. The position of the limiting plate A is not on the same vertical line as the position of the inlet B. A control rod A passing through the limiting plate A is provided at the limiting plate A. A limiting head A is fixed to the outer end of the control rod A, and a holding plate A is fixed to the inner end of the control rod A. An electronic weighing hopper A is provided on the upper surface of the holding plate A. A surrounding plate A is provided on the outside of the holding plate A. The limiting plate A seals the Chinese herbal medicine pieces inside. The holding plate A holds the Chinese herbal medicine pieces, the electronic weighing hopper A weighs the Chinese herbal medicine pieces, and the surrounding plate A prevents the Chinese herbal medicine pieces from falling out.

[0009] Furthermore, the medicine dispensing mechanism B includes a limiting plate B installed at the discharge trough B on the upper surface of the top support plate. A control rod B is fixed on the limiting plate B, a limiting head B is located at the upper end of the control rod B, and a holding plate B is fixed at the lower end of the control rod B. An electronic weighing hopper B is provided on the upper surface of the holding plate B, and a surrounding plate B is provided outside the holding plate B. The limiting plate B seals the internal Chinese herbal medicine pieces. The holding plate B holds the Chinese herbal medicine pieces, the electronic weighing hopper A weighs the Chinese herbal medicine pieces, and the surrounding plate B prevents the Chinese herbal medicine pieces from falling out.

[0010] During loading, the top support plate is rotated by the upper rotating shaft, so that the discharge chute B corresponds to each of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes, and different types of Chinese herbal medicine are placed in the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes at the top; the annular limiting plate is rotated, and under the action of the upper annular block, lower annular block, upper annular groove and lower annular groove, the annular limiting plate rotates, so that the inlet B corresponds to the inlet A of each of the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes, and thus different types of Chinese herbal medicine are placed in each conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box.

[0011] During material handling, the top support plate rotates under the action of the upper rotating shaft, aligning the discharge trough B with each of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes. By holding the limiting head B, the plate moves downward, allowing the holding plate B to hold a certain amount of Chinese herbal medicine pieces. These pieces are weighed by the electronic weighing hopper B, and those reaching the specified quality are removed by pulling the limiting head B. The annular limiting plate rotates under the action of the upper annular block, lower annular block, upper annular groove, and lower annular groove, aligning the position of the discharge port B with the position of each discharge port A. By holding the limiting head A, the Chinese herbal medicine pieces fall from the discharge port A into the holding plate A, are weighed by the electronic weighing hopper A, and those reaching the specified quality are removed by pulling the limiting head A.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage device and classification method of the present invention are as follows:

[0013] 1. The present invention relates to a storage device and method for classifying and storing Chinese herbal medicine slices. The top of a fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine slice storage box is connected to a top support plate via an upper rotating shaft. The lower end face of the top support plate is in contact with the upper end face of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine slice storage box, thereby sealing the lower fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine slice storage box. An annular limiting plate is in contact with the outer periphery of the inner conical Chinese herbal medicine slice storage box. A partition plate limits the discharge port A. Discharge is achieved only when the discharge port A and discharge port B are aligned vertically. The annular limiting plate rotates so that the inlet port B corresponds to the inlet port A of each conical Chinese herbal medicine slice storage box, thereby placing different types of Chinese herbal medicine slices into each conical Chinese herbal medicine slice storage box with good sealing effect.

[0014] 2. The Chinese herbal medicine decoction piece storage device and its classification method of the present invention, during material retrieval, the top support plate is rotated under the action of the upper rotating shaft, so that the discharge trough B corresponds to each fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine decoction piece storage box. By holding the limiting head B, it moves downward, so that the holding plate B holds a certain amount of Chinese herbal medicine decoction pieces. The weight is measured by the electronic weighing hopper B. The Chinese herbal medicine decoction pieces of this type that have reached the specified weight are taken out by pulling the limiting head B. The annular limiting plate is rotated. Under the action of the upper annular block, the lower annular block, the upper annular groove and the lower annular groove, the annular limiting plate rotates, so that the position of the discharge port B corresponds to the position of each discharge port A. By holding the limiting head A, the Chinese herbal medicine decoction pieces fall from the discharge port A into the holding plate A. The weight is measured by the electronic weighing hopper A. The Chinese herbal medicine decoction pieces of this type that have reached the specified weight are taken out by pulling the limiting head A, which facilitates the control of the dosage. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the Chinese herbal medicine decoction piece storage device for classified storage according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of A in the middle;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the top support plate of the Chinese herbal medicine storage device for categorizing and storing medicinal herbs according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a top view of the arrangement of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes in the Chinese herbal medicine storage device for classified storage of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a top view of the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box arrangement of the Chinese herbal medicine storage device for classified storage of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a top view schematic diagram of the partition structure of the traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage device for classified storage according to the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1-support base, 2-lower rotating shaft, 31-bottom support plate, 311-lower annular groove, 32-middle support plate, 321-upper annular groove, 33-top support plate, 331-discharge trough B, 4-conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box, 41-discharge port A, 42-inlet port A;

[0022] Movable limiting components: 51-Upper ring block, 52-Ring limiting plate, 521-Inlet B, 53-Baffle, 54-Lower ring block, 55-Outlet B, 56-Outlet trough A;

[0023] Medicine dispensing mechanism A: 61-Limit head A, 62-Control rod A, 63-Filling plate A, 64-Electronic weighing hopper A, 65-Side plate A, 66-Limit plate A;

[0024] 7-Fan-shaped storage box for Chinese medicinal herbs;

[0025] Medicine dispensing mechanism B: 81-Limit head B, 82-Limit plate B, 83-Control rod B, 84-Electronic weighing hopper B, 85-Containing plate B, 86-Enclosure plate B;

[0026] 9-Upper pivot. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, provides a more detailed account of the traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage device and its classification method according to the present invention.

[0028] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and 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 this invention.

[0029] See Figures 1-6 The classification storage device and classification method for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces in this embodiment achieve good sealing effect and easy control of the amount of medicine taken out, while maintaining good performance. The storage device in this embodiment includes a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box, which includes a fan-shaped traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box 7 and a conical traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box 4. The fan-shaped traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box 7 and the conical traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box 4 are fixedly supported by a support assembly, which includes a top support plate 33, a middle support plate 32 and a bottom support plate 31. The upper and lower parts of the bottom conical traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box 4 are respectively supported by the middle support plate 32 and the bottom support plate 31. The support plate 31 is fixed, and the lower end face of the bottom support plate 31 is connected to the support base 1 through the lower rotating shaft 2. The conical Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes 4 in the middle are all supported by the middle support plate 32. The conical Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes 4 are evenly distributed around the circumference and are set in multiple layers to facilitate the storage of various types of Chinese herbal medicines. The fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes 7 are set at the top and are evenly distributed around the circumference. The top of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes 7 is connected to the top support plate 33 through the upper rotating shaft 9. The lower end face of the top support plate 33 and the upper end face of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes 7 are in contact, so that the top support plate 33 seals the lower fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes 7.

[0030] See Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the upper end face of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box 7 is set as an opening, the bottom conical port of the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box 4 is set as a discharge port A41, and a feed port A42 is set on the side of the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box 4. The fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box 7 and the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box 4 are made of transparent material. Material is stored into the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box 4 through the feed port A42, and material is stored into the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box 7 through the upper opening.

[0031] See Figures 1-6 In this embodiment, a movable limiting component is provided around the circumferentially distributed conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box 4. The movable limiting component includes an annular limiting plate 52, which is made of partially transparent material. An upper annular block 51 and a lower annular block 54 are respectively provided on the upper and lower parts of the annular limiting plate 52. A partition 53 is fixed on the lower inner side of the annular limiting plate 52. An inlet B521 corresponding to the inlet A42 is provided on the annular limiting plate 52, and an outlet corresponding to the outlet A41 is provided on the partition 53. Port B55 has a lower annular groove 311 corresponding to the lower annular block 54 on the upper end face of the bottom support plate 31 and the middle support plate 32, and an upper annular groove 321 corresponding to the upper annular block 51 on the lower end face of the middle support plate 32. A discharge chute A56 is provided on the annular limiting plate 52 at the lower part of the partition plate 53. The annular limiting plate 52 is in close contact with the outer periphery of the internal conical Chinese medicine decoction piece storage box 4. The partition plate 53 limits the discharge port A41. Discharge is realized only when the discharge port A41 and the discharge port B55 are aligned vertically.

[0032] See Figure 1 In this embodiment, a medicine-dispensing mechanism A is provided on the movable limiting component. The medicine-dispensing mechanism A includes a limiting plate A66 installed at the discharge trough A56. The position of the limiting plate A66 is not on the same vertical line as the position of the inlet B521. A control rod A62 passing through the limiting plate A66 is provided at the limiting plate A66. A limiting head A61 is fixed to the outer end of the control rod A62. A holding plate A63 is fixed to the inner end of the control rod A62. An electronic weighing hopper A64 is provided on the upper surface of the holding plate A63. A surrounding plate A65 is provided on the outside of the holding plate A63. The limiting plate A66 seals the Chinese herbal medicine pieces inside. The holding plate A63 holds the Chinese herbal medicine pieces. The electronic weighing hopper A64 weighs the Chinese herbal medicine pieces and displays the reading. The surrounding plate A65 prevents the Chinese herbal medicine pieces from falling.

[0033] See Figures 1-2In this embodiment, a medicine dispensing mechanism B is provided on the upper part of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box 7 with evenly distributed circumference at the top. The medicine dispensing mechanism B includes a limiting plate B82 installed at the discharge trough B331 on the upper end face of the top support plate 33. A control rod B83 is fixed on the limiting plate B82. The upper end of the control rod B83 has a limiting head B81. The lower end of the control rod B83 is fixed to a holding plate B85. An electronic weighing hopper B84 is provided on the upper end face of the holding plate B85. A surrounding plate B86 is provided outside the holding plate B85. The limiting plate B82 seals the internal Chinese herbal medicine. The holding plate B85 holds the Chinese herbal medicine. The electronic weighing hopper A64 weighs the Chinese herbal medicine and displays the reading. The surrounding plate B86 prevents the Chinese herbal medicine from falling.

[0034] During loading, the top support plate 33 is rotated under the action of the upper rotating shaft 9, so that the discharge trough B331 corresponds to each of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes 7, and different types of Chinese herbal medicine are placed in the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes at the top; the annular limiting plate 52 is rotated, and under the action of the upper annular block 51, the lower annular block 54, the upper annular groove 321 and the lower annular groove 311, the annular limiting plate 52 rotates, so that the feed port B521 corresponds to the feed port A42 of each of the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes 4, thereby placing different types of Chinese herbal medicine into each of the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes 4.

[0035] When taking out materials, the top support plate 33 is rotated under the action of the upper rotating shaft 9, so that the discharge trough B331 corresponds to each fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box 7. The material is taken out downward by holding the limit head B81.

Claims

1. A storage device for classifying and storing Chinese medicinal herbs, comprising a storage box for Chinese medicinal herbs, characterized in that: The Chinese herbal medicine storage box includes a fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box and a cone-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box. The fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box and the cone-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box are fixedly supported by a support assembly, and the bottom of the support assembly is connected to the support base through a lower rotating shaft. A movable limiting assembly is provided around the cone-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box which is evenly distributed around the circumference, and a medicine retrieval mechanism A is provided on the movable limiting assembly. A medicine retrieval mechanism B is provided on the upper part of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box which is evenly distributed around the circumference. The movable limiting component includes an annular limiting plate, which is made of partially transparent material. The upper and lower parts of the annular limiting plate are respectively provided with an upper annular block and a lower annular block, and a partition is fixed on the lower inner side of the annular limiting plate. The annular limiting plate is provided with an inlet B corresponding to the inlet A, and the partition is provided with an outlet B corresponding to the outlet A. The upper surface of the bottom support plate and the middle support plate is provided with a lower annular groove corresponding to the lower annular block, and the lower surface of the middle support plate is provided with an upper annular groove corresponding to the upper annular block. The annular limiting plate at the lower part of the partition is provided with an outlet groove A. The medicine dispensing mechanism A includes a limiting plate A installed at the discharge trough A. The position of the limiting plate A is not on the same vertical line as the position of the inlet B. A control rod A passing through the limiting plate A is provided at the limiting plate A. A limiting head A is fixed to the outer end of the control rod A. A material holding plate A is fixed to the inner end of the control rod A. An electronic weighing hopper A is provided on the upper surface of the material holding plate A. A surrounding plate A is provided on the outside of the material holding plate A. The medicine dispensing mechanism B includes a limiting plate B installed at the discharge trough B on the upper surface of the top support plate, a control rod B fixed on the limiting plate B, a limiting head B at the upper end of the control rod B, a holding plate B fixed at the lower end of the control rod B, an electronic weighing hopper B provided on the upper surface of the holding plate B, and a surrounding plate B provided on the outside of the holding plate B.

2. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage device for classified storage as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly includes a top support plate, a middle support plate, and a bottom support plate. The upper and lower parts of the bottom conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box are fixed by the middle support plate and the bottom support plate, respectively. The middle conical Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes are all supported by a middle support plate. The fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box is located at the top, and the top of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box is connected to the top support plate by an upper pivot.

3. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage device for classified storage as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The upper surface of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box is open, the bottom conical port of the cone-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box is a discharge port A, and a feed port A is provided on the side of the cone-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage box. Both the fan-shaped and cone-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes are made of transparent material.

4. A classification method for a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: During loading, the top support plate is rotated by the upper rotating shaft, so that the discharge chute B corresponds to each of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes, and different types of Chinese herbal medicine are placed in the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes at the top; the annular limiting plate is rotated, and under the action of the upper annular block, lower annular block, upper annular groove and lower annular groove, the annular limiting plate rotates, so that the inlet B corresponds to the inlet A of each of the conical Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes, and thus different types of Chinese herbal medicine are placed in each conical Chinese herbal medicine storage box.

5. The classification method of the traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece storage device for classified storage as described in claim 4, characterized in that: During material handling, the top support plate is rotated by the upper rotating shaft, aligning the discharge trough B with each of the fan-shaped Chinese herbal medicine storage boxes. By holding the limiting head B, the plate moves downward, allowing a certain amount of Chinese herbal medicine to be collected in the holding plate B. The weight is measured by the electronic weighing hopper B. When the Chinese herbal medicine in the holding plate B reaches the specified weight, it is removed by pulling the limiting head B. The annular limiting plate is then rotated. Under the action of the upper annular block, lower annular block, upper annular groove, and lower annular groove, the annular limiting plate rotates, aligning the position of the discharge port B with the position of each discharge port A. By holding the limiting head A, the Chinese herbal medicine falls from the discharge port A into the holding plate A, where it is weighed by the electronic weighing hopper A. When the Chinese herbal medicine in the holding plate A reaches the specified weight, it is removed by pulling the limiting head A.

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