Equipment and method for extracting phlegm of Chinese yam

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of Chinese yam mucilage manufacturing, in particular to Chinese yam mucilage extraction equipment and method, and the Chinese yam mucilage extraction equipment comprises a mounting column, a processing mechanism, a feeding pipe, a driving motor, a discharging pipe, a rotating mechanism and a stirring mechanism; the mounting column is fixed on the ground, the processing mechanism is mounted on the mounting column, the processing mechanism provides a sealed environment, and the filtering diaphragm is used for filtering Chinese yam phlegm; the feeding pipe is installed on the side face of the processing mechanism, and Chinese yam raw materials are added into the processing mechanism through the feeding pipe; a driving motor is mounted on the processing mechanism and drives a rotating mechanism to stir and grind Chinese yams; a discharging pipe is mounted below the processing mechanism and is used for collecting the phlegm of the Chinese yam; the rotating mechanism is mounted in the processing mechanism and drives the stirring mechanism to rotate; the stirring mechanism is mounted below the rotating mechanism, and the stirring mechanism is used for stirring and grinding the Chinese yam raw materials to obtain Chinese yam mucilage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of yam mucilage production, and in particular to equipment and a method for extracting yam mucilage. Background Art

[0002] Yam mucilage is a natural substance rich in nutrients, mainly composed of mannan, mucin, amino acids and other ingredients. These ingredients give yam mucilage a variety of health benefits, including protecting gastric mucosa, lowering blood sugar, and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Mannan in yam mucilage is a hemicellulose that swells when exposed to water, which can increase the volume in the stomach, produce a sense of fullness, and help control diet. Mucin can lower blood cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular diseases. In addition, the amino acid components in yam mucilage promote the secretion of gastric juice, which helps treat liver disease and bile secretion. During the cooking process, yam mucilage becomes sticky due to heating, because the yamin molecules in it become active in hot water and form a thick colloidal state. This mucilage not only enriches the taste of yam, but also makes it have higher nutritional value.

[0003] In the industrial process of large-scale production of yam mucilage, professional equipment is needed to improve efficiency and ensure product quality. The following are several main types of industrial-grade extraction equipment. Yam washing machine: used to wash large amounts of yam, remove dust, soil and impurities on the surface of the yam. Usually fully automatic cleaning, saving manpower and improving efficiency. Yam peeling machine: This equipment is specially used to remove the outer skin of yam. It can automatically and quickly process large quantities of yam leaves, avoiding the inefficiency caused by manual peeling. Yam gel separator: equipment that automatically separates the outer skin of yam from the inner part, ensuring the purity of gel extraction and reducing the risk of mixing gel and cortex in manual operation. High-speed mixer: used to grind the extracted yam gel into a fine stock solution. Colloid grinding equipment can grind yam gel into a very uniform emulsion through high-speed grinding, maintaining its original active ingredients. Filtration system: In industrial production, filtration equipment is used to remove impurities and ensure the purity of yam mucilage. A multi-stage filtration system is usually used, including coarse filtration and fine filtration, to remove fine solid residues. Aseptic filling equipment: At the final stage of the production line, the yam mucilage is injected into glass bottles or plastic containers through aseptic filling equipment to ensure that the entire process is contamination-free. Refrigerated storage equipment: Yam mucilage needs to be stored at low temperatures. Refrigerated equipment is usually used for storage in industrial production to maintain the freshness and stability of the product.

[0004] The existing technology is that during the manufacturing process of yam mucilage, a stirring and crushing machine is needed to stir and crush the yam, and then grind and filter it to obtain the yam mucilage. However, the existing technical process requires a lot of equipment and relies on assembly lines for large-scale processing, which is not suitable for small-scale or more variable processing scenarios.

[0005] In view of the above situation, in order to overcome the above technical problems, the present invention designs a device and method for extracting yam mucilage, which solves the above technical problems. Summary of the invention

[0006] The technical purpose to be achieved by the present invention is to design a device and method for extracting yam mucilage, centralize the process of stirring, crushing and grinding yam, so as to be more suitable for small-scale yam mucilage extraction and changeable manufacturing environment (such as frequent replacement of raw materials or different yam varieties).

[0007] In order to achieve the above technical objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A device for extracting yam mucilage includes a mounting column, a processing mechanism, a feeding pipe, a driving motor, a discharging pipe, a rotating mechanism and a stirring mechanism, and can efficiently complete the extraction process of yam mucilage to ensure the purity and stability of the product.

[0008] The mounting column is fixed on the ground as the supporting part of the equipment to ensure the stability of the entire equipment structure. The stability of the mounting column is crucial to the smooth operation of the equipment, especially during long-term efficient operation, to avoid vibration or displacement and ensure the smooth progress of the extraction process.

[0009] The treatment mechanism is mounted on the mounting column, providing a sealed environment to prevent external air or contaminants from entering the extraction process while maintaining the active ingredients of the yam raw material. A filter membrane is also designed in the treatment mechanism to filter the yam mucilage. The filtration system can remove the fiber or other impurities that may remain in the yam, ensuring that the final extracted raw liquid is pure and free of impurities, meeting the high quality requirements.

[0010] The feed pipe of the equipment is located on the side of the processing mechanism and is used to add the processed yam raw materials into the equipment. The design of the feed pipe is convenient for operators to quickly and efficiently put the yam into the equipment, ensuring the continuous and smooth production process. During the production process, the feed pipe is usually connected to the feeding system to ensure the stability and continuity of the raw material supply.

[0011] The drive motor is installed above the processing mechanism and is the power source of the entire equipment. The drive motor drives the rotating mechanism to transfer energy efficiently. The power of the motor and the adjustability of the speed directly affect the stirring and grinding effect of the yam, ensuring that the yam raw materials are evenly ground to achieve the ideal extraction effect.

[0012] The rotating mechanism is located inside the processing mechanism and is connected to the drive motor. The rotating mechanism is driven by the motor to rotate, driving the internal stirring mechanism to fully stir and grind the yam raw materials. The design of the rotating mechanism takes into account the uniformity and efficiency of stirring, which can ensure that the yam raw materials flow and grind fully inside the equipment, ensuring that each part of the raw materials can be evenly processed.

[0013] The stirring mechanism is installed below the rotating mechanism and directly contacts the yam raw material. The stirring mechanism adopts an efficient stirring blade structure to physically grind the yam raw material, so that the gel part of the raw material is fully separated from other parts to form a uniform stock solution. This process can ensure that the active ingredients in the yam are fully released and high-quality yam mucilage is extracted.

[0014] The processed yam mucilage is discharged through the discharge pipe at the bottom of the processing mechanism. The design of the discharge pipe can effectively prevent the secondary contamination of the original liquid and facilitate the operator to collect and store the original liquid.

[0015] The processing mechanism includes a processing sleeve, a motor rotating hole, a mounting rod, a fixed gear and a filter diaphragm. Multiple components work in coordination to ensure the efficient extraction of yam mucilage. The processing sleeve is the core part of the entire processing mechanism. It is installed on the top of the mounting column and serves as the main container for processing raw materials. A motor rotating hole is set at the center of its upper surface, and the drive motor is connected through this hole. The motor can transmit power to the internal structure through the hole. The mounting rod is located at the upper part of the processing sleeve and is firmly fixed inside. The fixed gear is installed in the middle position of the mounting rod to drive the operation of the stirring mechanism. The filter diaphragm inside the sleeve is used to perform preliminary filtration on the yam mucilage to ensure the separation of impurities and gels to obtain a pure stock solution. The entire structural design is compact and efficient, which helps to optimize the stock solution extraction process.

[0016] The filter diaphragm is a double-layer structure with an exquisite design, which can ensure efficient filtration and stable support. The upper layer is a flexible filter membrane, which is mainly used to filter the yam mucus. The material of the flexible membrane is a material with good air permeability and a certain elasticity, which can effectively intercept impurities while allowing the yam mucus to pass smoothly to ensure the purity of the liquid. The lower layer is a fixed layer with a porous structure. This layer is a hard material and has a stable supporting effect. The porous design of the fixed layer not only supports the flexible filter membrane, but also ensures that the raw liquid can flow smoothly during the filtration process, while maintaining good contact between the flexible membrane and the grinding component to ensure the efficiency and quality of the extraction process.

[0017] The rotating mechanism is composed of a rotating shaft, a rotating disk, a rotating block, a rotating through hole and a mounting hole. The overall design is designed to efficiently drive and complete the stirring and grinding operations. The rotating shaft is a core component, which is installed in the processing mechanism to transmit the driving force. The rotating disk is located below the rotating shaft, and realizes synchronous rotation through the connection with the rotating shaft to drive the entire mechanism to operate. A plurality of rotating blocks are installed around the side of the rotating disk, arranged in a circular array. This design makes the stirring uniformity higher, can fully cover all parts of the yam raw material, and improve the grinding effect. A rotating through hole is opened on the side of each rotating block. These through holes can pass raw materials and liquids during rotation, which helps to maintain fluidity. The mounting hole is located next to the rotating through hole, which is used to fix and adjust the position of the rotating block to ensure its stability and adaptability to different working conditions. The entire rotating mechanism is scientifically designed to ensure the efficient stirring and grinding process.

[0018] The stirring mechanism includes a conversion component, a power component, a stirring component and a grinding component, and each component works closely together to achieve full stirring and efficient grinding of the yam raw material. The conversion component is the core part of the entire stirring mechanism. It is installed on the rotating mechanism and is responsible for converting the rotational motion transmitted by the rotating mechanism into the power output required for stirring and grinding. The power component is installed on the side of the conversion component to drive the stirring and grinding process, and ensure the continuity and uniformity of stirring and grinding through stable and powerful power transmission.

[0019] The stirring assembly is installed below the power assembly. As the part that directly contacts the yam raw material, its design ensures that the raw material can be fully stirred during the processing, so that the yam gel and other ingredients are evenly mixed, and the subsequent grinding effect is optimized. The grinding assembly is located below the stirring assembly, which further refines the raw materials, fully releases the active ingredients in the yam, and forms a delicate yam mucilage. This design ensures the efficiency and smoothness of the stirring and grinding operations, thereby improving the extraction efficiency and quality of the yam mucilage.

[0020] The conversion assembly is composed of a revolving gear, a rotating block and a self-rotating gear, and its design ensures that the equipment can achieve effective power transmission and conversion during operation. The revolving gear is installed on the side of the fixed gear and is responsible for meshing with the fixed gear to transmit power to the entire rotating mechanism through the revolving motion. The rotating block is installed in the rotating through hole, which plays a role of support and smooth transmission, ensuring the stability and durability of the equipment operation at high speeds. The self-rotating gear is located below the rotating block, and uses the rotational motion of the bearing to achieve self-rotation, further driving the mixing and grinding components below to operate synchronously. This combined structure ensures that the equipment can revolve and rotate at the same time, making the mixing and grinding process more uniform and efficient.

[0021] The power assembly consists of a power shaft, a gear plate and a fixed ring, which is responsible for providing strong power support for the entire mixing and grinding process. The power shaft is installed in the mounting hole to ensure its stability and precise rotational positioning, and can effectively transmit the power from the drive source. The gear plate is installed under the power shaft, and uses its gear structure to mesh with other gear components to amplify and transmit power, making the rotational motion more efficient. The design of the gear plate not only improves the efficiency of power transmission, but also reduces friction loss during operation, ensuring stability during long-term work. The fixed ring is installed on the side of the gear plate to play a supporting and fixing role, preventing the gear plate from being displaced when running at high speed, thereby ensuring the smooth operation of the entire power assembly. The combination of this structure enables the power assembly to provide a continuous and reliable power source for subsequent mixing and grinding.

[0022] The stirring assembly consists of a stirring shaft, a stirring fan and a matching hole, which is designed to efficiently stir and mix the yam raw materials. The stirring shaft is installed in a fixed ring to ensure that it can remain stable during operation and rotate smoothly. The stirring fan blades are installed on the side of the stirring shaft and are designed in a wave shape. This shape can generate stronger water flow and vortex when rotating, which helps to fully stir the raw materials and effectively blend the yam gel with other ingredients, thereby optimizing the extraction effect. The matching hole is opened below the stirring shaft and combined with the grinding assembly, so that the flow and bubbles generated during the stirring process can be effectively discharged, avoiding gas accumulation and precipitation of raw materials, and further improving the stirring efficiency. The overall design enables the stirring assembly to perform excellent performance in the operation of the equipment and ensure the quality of the yam mucilage.

[0023] The grinding assembly is an important part of the equipment, specially designed for efficient grinding of yam raw materials to ensure the extraction of high-quality yam mucilage. The assembly includes a grinding shaft, a grinding disc, a pusher reamer and grinding teeth, each of which is closely combined to achieve an efficient grinding process.

[0024] The grinding shaft is installed under the stirring assembly. As the support and power transmission center of the entire grinding assembly, it can withstand large rotation loads and ensure stable operation. The grinding disc is installed under the grinding shaft and is designed as a "cover" structure. This shape not only improves the grinding efficiency, but also effectively contains the ground raw materials to prevent the materials from splashing out during the grinding process.

[0025] The pusher reamers are arranged in a circular array on the side of the grinding disc. The curved stirring blades can push the yam raw materials to the center when the grinding disc rotates, ensuring that the raw materials are evenly ground. The pusher reamers are designed flexibly and can effectively cut and turn the raw materials, so that they remain in a flowing state throughout the grinding process to avoid agglomeration or sedimentation.

[0026] The grinding teeth are set under the grinding disc, and their height is greater than the depth of the grinding disc, ensuring that sufficient pressure and friction can be applied to the raw materials during grinding. This design enables the grinding teeth to form a strong shearing and grinding effect between the raw materials and the grinding disc, thereby fully releasing the active ingredients in the yam and improving the extraction efficiency.

[0027] A method for extracting yam mucilage, which is applicable to the above-mentioned yam mucilage extraction device; the steps of the method are as follows: S1: Select healthy, mature, and undamaged outer leaves of yam and thoroughly clean the dust, dirt, and impurities on the surface of the leaves with clean water; S2: Use a clean knife to cut off the thorns on both sides of the yam, cut the leaves into small pieces of 5-10 cm, and obtain the transparent yam gel part; S3: putting the yam gel block into the yam mucilage extraction device through the feed pipe, starting the driving motor to stir it into a uniform liquid state, and collecting the filtered yam mucilage together through the filter diaphragm; S4: The collected yam mucilage is stored in a low temperature environment of 0-5°C and an appropriate amount of natural preservatives are added.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: 1. Design a centralized processing yam mucilage extraction equipment and method that can integrate the process of stirring, crushing and grinding to adapt to small-scale yam mucilage extraction and changing manufacturing environments. Centralized processing can greatly improve the efficiency of raw material processing. By integrating multiple process steps in the same equipment, the time for transferring raw materials between different equipment can be reduced, the production cycle can be shortened, and the overall production efficiency can be improved. Small-scale extraction equipment usually needs to operate in an environment with limited space. Centralized design can integrate multiple functional modules into one equipment, thereby saving production space, reducing plant investment and operating costs. Centralized processing equipment can be easily switched quickly to adapt to different yam varieties or different raw materials. This flexibility allows manufacturers to quickly adjust production lines according to market demand, respond to market changes, and reduce idleness and waste. By integrating multiple processing processes, the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the equipment can be effectively controlled. The number of equipment and floor space are reduced, and energy consumption and labor costs are also reduced. Centralized processing can ensure that the extraction process of yam mucilage is more uniform and consistent. Since all process steps are carried out in the same equipment, the operating parameters can be better controlled, the variation caused by human factors can be reduced, and the quality of the final product can be improved.

[0029] 2. The present invention enables the equipment to continuously stir, crush and grind the yam raw material through the cooperation of the rotating mechanism and the stirring mechanism, and directly precipitate the liquid through the filter membrane. This design brings many benefits: the continuous stirring and grinding process can realize the instant processing of the yam raw material, reduce the time of multiple transfers and processing in the traditional process, and significantly improve the production efficiency. This efficient continuous operation mode enables the equipment to quickly complete the extraction process and meet the needs of small-scale production. Continuous processing can reduce the contact time between the raw material and the air, thereby maintaining the freshness and active ingredients of the yam raw material. This can minimize the oxidation of the raw material and the loss of nutrients, ensuring that the extracted stock solution has a higher quality. The automated continuous processing process reduces the intervention of the operator and reduces the uncertainty and risk caused by manual operation. This makes the production process safer and more stable, while also reducing the dependence on technical workers and saving labor costs. The cooperation of the rotating mechanism and the stirring mechanism can provide different power and stirring modes at different stages to ensure that the active ingredients in the yam can be fully released, thereby optimizing the extraction effect of the stock solution and improving the extraction rate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0031] The above and other aspects of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the processing mechanism of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the processing mechanism of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating mechanism of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the stirring mechanism of the present invention; Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the conversion component of the present invention; Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the power assembly of the present invention; Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the stirring assembly of the present invention; Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the grinding assembly of the present invention.

[0032] In the figure: 1. mounting column; 2. processing mechanism; 21. processing sleeve; 22. motor rotating hole; 23. mounting rod; 24. fixed gear; 25. filter diaphragm; 3. feed pipe; 4. drive motor; 5. discharge pipe; 6. rotating mechanism; 61. rotating shaft; 62. rotating disk; 63. rotating block; 64. rotating through hole; 65. mounting hole; 7. stirring mechanism; 71. conversion component; 711. revolving gear; 712. rotating block; 713. self-rotating gear; 72. power component; 721. power shaft; 722. gear plate; 723. fixed ring; 73. stirring component; 731. stirring shaft; 732. stirring fan blade; 733. matching hole; 74. grinding component; 741. grinding shaft; 742. grinding disk; 743. push reamer; 744. grinding teeth. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to better understand the above technical solution, the above technical solution will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0034] like Figure 1-9 As shown, a device for extracting yam mucilage includes a mounting column 1, a processing mechanism 2, a feeding pipe 3, a driving motor 4, a discharging pipe 5, a rotating mechanism 6 and a stirring mechanism 7. The device can efficiently complete the extraction process of yam mucilage and ensure the purity and stability of the product.

[0035] The mounting column 1 is fixed on the ground as the supporting part of the equipment to ensure the stability of the entire equipment structure. The stability of the mounting column 1 is crucial to the smooth operation of the equipment, especially during long-term efficient operation, to avoid vibration or displacement and ensure the smooth progress of the extraction process.

[0036] The processing mechanism 2 is mounted on the mounting column 1, providing a sealed environment to prevent external air or pollutants from entering the extraction process while maintaining the active ingredients of the yam raw material. A filter membrane 25 is also designed in the processing mechanism 2 to filter the yam mucilage. The filtering system can remove the fiber or other impurities that may remain in the yam, ensuring that the final extracted raw liquid is pure and free of impurities, meeting the high quality requirements.

[0037] The feed pipe 3 of the equipment is located on the side of the processing mechanism 2, and is used to add the processed yam raw material into the equipment. The design of the feed pipe 3 is convenient for the operator to quickly and efficiently put the yam into the equipment, ensuring that the entire production process is continuous and smooth. During the production process, the feed pipe 3 is usually connected to the feeding system to ensure the stability and continuity of the raw material supply.

[0038] The driving motor 4 is installed above the processing mechanism 2 and is the power source of the entire device. The driving motor 4 drives the rotating mechanism 6 to perform efficient energy transfer. The power size of the motor and the adjustability of the speed directly affect the stirring and grinding effect of the yam, ensuring that the yam raw material is evenly ground to achieve an ideal extraction effect.

[0039] The rotating mechanism 6 is located inside the processing mechanism 2 and is connected to the driving motor 4. The rotating mechanism 6 is driven by the motor to rotate, driving the internal stirring mechanism 7 to fully stir and grind the yam raw material. The design of the rotating mechanism 6 takes into account the uniformity and efficiency of stirring, and can ensure that the yam raw material flows and grinds fully inside the equipment, ensuring that each part of the raw material can be evenly processed.

[0040] The stirring mechanism 7 is installed below the rotating mechanism 6 and directly contacts the yam raw material. The stirring mechanism 7 adopts an efficient stirring blade structure to physically grind the yam raw material, so that the gel part in the raw material is fully separated from other parts to form a uniform stock solution. This process can ensure that the active ingredients in the yam are fully released and high-quality yam mucilage is extracted.

[0041] The processed yam mucilage is discharged through the discharge pipe 5 located at the bottom of the processing mechanism 2. The design of the discharge pipe 5 can effectively prevent the secondary contamination of the stock solution and facilitate the collection and storage of the stock solution by the operator.

[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, the processing mechanism 2 includes a processing sleeve 21, a motor rotating hole 22, a mounting rod 23, a fixed gear 24 and a filter diaphragm 25, and multiple components work in coordination to ensure the efficient extraction of yam mucilage. The processing sleeve 21 is the core part of the entire processing mechanism 2. It is installed on the top of the mounting column 1 and serves as the main container for processing raw materials. A motor rotating hole 22 is set at the center of its upper surface, and a drive motor 4 is connected through this hole. The motor can transmit power to the internal structure through this hole. The mounting rod 23 is located at the upper part of the processing sleeve 21 and is firmly fixed inside. The fixed gear 24 is installed in the middle position of the mounting rod 23 to drive the operation of the stirring mechanism 7. The filter diaphragm 25 inside the sleeve is used to perform preliminary filtration on the yam mucilage to ensure the separation of impurities and gels to obtain a pure stock solution. The entire structural design is compact and efficient, which helps to optimize the stock solution extraction process.

[0043] The filter membrane 25 is a double-layer structure with an exquisite design, which can ensure efficient filtration and stable support. The upper layer is a flexible filter membrane, which is mainly used to filter the yam mucus. The material of the flexible membrane is a material with good air permeability and a certain elasticity, which can effectively intercept impurities and allow the yam mucus to pass smoothly to ensure the purity of the liquid. The lower layer is a fixed layer with a porous structure. This layer is a hard material with a stable supporting effect. The porous design of the fixed layer not only supports the flexible filter membrane, but also ensures that the raw liquid can flow smoothly during the filtration process, while maintaining good contact between the flexible membrane and the grinding component 74, ensuring the efficiency and quality of the extraction process.

[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, the rotating mechanism 6 is composed of a rotating shaft 61, a rotating disk 62, a rotating block 63, a rotating through hole 64 and a mounting hole 65. The overall design is intended to efficiently drive and complete the stirring and grinding operation. The rotating shaft 61 is a core component, which is installed in the processing mechanism 2 and plays a role in transmitting driving force. The rotating disk 62 is located below the rotating shaft 61, and realizes synchronous rotation through the connection with the rotating shaft 61 to drive the entire mechanism to operate. A plurality of rotating blocks 63 are installed around the side of the rotating disk 62, arranged in a circular array. This design makes the stirring uniformity higher, can fully cover all parts of the yam raw material, and improve the grinding effect. A rotating through hole 64 is opened on the side of each rotating block 63, and these through holes can pass raw materials and liquids when rotating, which helps to maintain fluidity. The mounting hole 65 is located next to the rotating through hole 64, which is used to fix and adjust the position of the rotating block 63 to ensure its stability and adaptability to different working conditions. The entire rotating mechanism 6 is scientifically designed to ensure the efficient progress of the stirring and grinding process.

[0045] like Figure 5 As shown, the stirring mechanism 7 includes a conversion component 71, a power component 72, a stirring component 73 and a grinding component 74, and each part works closely together to achieve full stirring and efficient grinding of the yam raw material. The conversion component 71 is the core part of the entire stirring mechanism 7. It is installed on the rotating mechanism 6 and is responsible for converting the rotational motion transmitted by the rotating mechanism 6 into the power output required for stirring and grinding. The power component 72 is installed on the side of the conversion component 71, which plays a role in driving the stirring and grinding process, and ensures the continuity and uniformity of stirring and grinding through stable and powerful power transmission.

[0046] The stirring assembly 73 is installed below the power assembly 72. As the part that directly contacts the yam raw material, its design ensures that the raw material can be fully stirred during the processing, so that the yam gel and other ingredients are evenly mixed, and the subsequent grinding effect is optimized. The grinding assembly 74 is located below the stirring assembly 73, and further refines the raw material to fully release the active ingredients in the yam to form a fine yam mucilage. This design ensures the efficiency and smoothness of the stirring and grinding operations, thereby improving the extraction efficiency and quality of the yam mucilage.

[0047] like Figure 6 As shown, the conversion assembly 71 is composed of a revolving gear 711, a rotating block 712 and a self-rotating gear 713, and its design ensures that the equipment can achieve effective power transmission and conversion during operation. The revolving gear 711 is installed on the side of the fixed gear 24, responsible for meshing with the fixed gear 24, and transmitting power to the entire rotating mechanism 6 through the revolving motion. The rotating block 712 is installed in the rotating through hole 64, which plays a role of support and smooth transmission, ensuring the stability and durability of the equipment operation at high speed. The self-rotating gear 713 is located below the rotating block 712, and uses the rotational motion of the bearing to achieve self-rotation, further driving the mixing and grinding assembly 74 below to operate synchronously. This combined structure ensures that the equipment can revolve and rotate at the same time, making the mixing and grinding process more uniform and efficient.

[0048] like Figure 7 As shown, the power assembly 72 is composed of a power shaft 721, a gear plate 722 and a fixed ring 723, which is responsible for providing strong power support for the entire stirring and grinding process. The power shaft 721 is installed in the mounting hole 65, ensuring its stability and precise rotation positioning, and can effectively transmit the power from the driving source. The gear plate 722 is installed below the power shaft 721, and uses its gear structure to mesh with other gear components to amplify and transmit power, making the rotational motion more efficient. The design of the gear plate 722 not only improves the efficiency of power transmission, but also reduces the friction loss during operation, ensuring stability during long-term work. The fixed ring 723 is installed on the side of the gear plate 722, which plays a supporting and fixing role, preventing the gear plate 722 from being displaced when running at high speed, thereby ensuring the smooth operation of the entire power assembly 72. The combination of this structure enables the power assembly 72 to provide a continuous and reliable power source for subsequent stirring and grinding.

[0049] like Figure 8As shown, the stirring assembly 73 is composed of a stirring shaft 731, a stirring fan and a matching hole 733, which is intended to efficiently stir and mix the yam raw materials. The stirring shaft 731 is installed in the fixed ring 723 to ensure that it can be stable and immobile during operation while achieving smooth rotation. The stirring fan blade 732 is installed on the side of the stirring shaft 731 and is designed in a wave shape. This shape can generate stronger water flow and vortex when rotating, which helps to fully stir the raw materials and effectively blend the yam gel with other ingredients, thereby optimizing the extraction effect. The matching hole 733 is opened below the stirring shaft 731 and combined with the grinding assembly 74, so that the flow and bubbles generated during the stirring process can be effectively discharged, avoiding the accumulation of gas and the precipitation of raw materials, and further improving the stirring efficiency. The overall design enables the stirring assembly 73 to perform excellent performance in the operation of the equipment and ensure the quality of the yam mucilage.

[0050] like Fig. 9 As shown, the grinding assembly 74 is an important part of the equipment, which is specially designed to efficiently grind the yam raw material to ensure the extraction of high-quality yam mucilage. The assembly includes a grinding shaft 741, a grinding disc 742, a pusher reamer 743 and a grinding tooth 744, and each part is closely combined to achieve an efficient grinding process.

[0051] The grinding shaft 741 is installed below the stirring assembly 73, and as the support and power transmission center of the entire grinding assembly 74, it can withstand a large rotation load and ensure stable operation. The grinding disc 742 is installed below the grinding shaft 741 and is designed as a "cover" structure. This shape not only improves the grinding efficiency, but also effectively accommodates the ground raw materials to prevent the materials from splashing out during the grinding process.

[0052] The pusher reamers 743 are arranged in a circular array on the side of the grinding disc 742. The curved stirring blades can push the yam raw materials to the center when the grinding disc 742 rotates, ensuring that the raw materials are evenly ground. The pusher reamers 743 are flexibly designed and can effectively cut and turn the raw materials, so that they always remain in a flowing state during the entire grinding process to avoid agglomeration or sedimentation.

[0053] The grinding teeth 744 are arranged below the grinding disc 742, and their height is greater than the depth of the grinding disc 742, ensuring that sufficient pressure and friction can be applied to the raw material during grinding. This design enables the grinding teeth 744 to form a strong shearing and grinding effect between the raw material and the grinding disc 742, thereby fully releasing the active ingredients in the yam and improving the extraction efficiency.

[0054] A method for extracting yam mucilage, which is applicable to the above-mentioned yam mucilage extraction device; the steps of the method are as follows: S1: Select healthy, mature, and undamaged outer leaves of yam and thoroughly clean the dust, dirt, and impurities on the surface of the leaves with clean water; S2: Use a clean knife to cut off the thorns on both sides of the yam, cut the leaves into small pieces of 5-10 cm, and obtain the transparent yam gel part; S3: Put the yam gel block into the yam mucilage extraction device through the feed pipe 3, start the drive motor 4 to stir it into a uniform liquid state, and collect the filtered yam mucilage through the filter diaphragm 25; S4: The collected yam mucilage is stored in a low temperature environment of 0-5°C and an appropriate amount of natural preservatives are added.

[0055] During the working process of the present invention, the staff puts the yam raw material into the processing sleeve 21 through the feeding pipe 3, the driving motor 4 is started, and the rotating shaft 61 is driven to rotate the rotating disk 62, and the revolving gear 711 in the conversion component 71 is meshed with the fixed gear 24, so that the conversion component 71 rotates around the fixed gear 24 while rotating itself; The self-rotating gear 713 and the gear plate 722 are meshed, thereby driving the fixed ring 723 to rotate around the power shaft 721, and the stirring shaft 731 fixed in the middle thereof moves accordingly, and the stirring blades 732 continuously stir and crush the yam raw material, so that the yam raw material in the processing sleeve 21 is formed into smaller and smaller particles; The push reamer 743 further breaks up the yam raw materials that have settled to the bottom, and the grinding teeth 744 in the grinding disc 742 grind the yam raw materials on the filter diaphragm 25, thereby filtering and precipitating the yam mucus to the bottom of the processing sleeve 21 and discharging it through the discharge pipe 5.

[0056] Various modifications to the present disclosure will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein, but should be given the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. Although one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for extracting yam mucilage, characterized in that: It comprises a mounting column (1), a processing mechanism (2), a feed pipe (3), a drive motor (4), a discharge pipe (5), a rotating mechanism (6) and a stirring mechanism (7); The mounting column (1) is fixed on the ground, and the processing mechanism (2) is mounted on the mounting column (1). The processing mechanism (2) provides a sealed environment and a filter membrane (25) to filter the yam mucilage. The feed pipe (3) is installed on the side of the processing mechanism (2), and the feed pipe (3) feeds the yam raw material into the processing mechanism (2); The driving motor (4) is installed on the processing mechanism (2), and the driving motor (4) drives the rotating mechanism (6) to stir and grind the yam; The discharge pipe (5) is installed below the processing mechanism (2), and the discharge pipe (5) is used to collect the yam mucilage; The rotating mechanism (6) is installed inside the processing mechanism (2), and the rotating mechanism (6) drives the stirring mechanism (7) to rotate; The stirring mechanism (7) is installed below the rotating mechanism (6), and the stirring mechanism (7) stirs and grinds the yam raw material to obtain yam mucilage.

2. The device for extracting yam mucilage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing mechanism (2) comprises a processing sleeve (21), a motor rotating hole (22), a mounting rod (23), a fixed gear (24) and a filtering membrane (25); The processing sleeve (21) is mounted on the mounting column (1), the motor rotating hole (22) is opened at the center of the upper surface of the processing sleeve (21), the mounting rod (23) is mounted on the inner upper part of the processing sleeve (21), the fixed gear (24) is mounted in the middle of the mounting rod (23), and the filter membrane (25) is mounted inside the processing sleeve (21).

3. The device for extracting yam mucilage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The filtering membrane (25) is configured as a double layer, wherein the upper layer is configured as a flexible filtering membrane, and the lower layer is configured as a fixed layer with a porous structure.

4. The device for extracting yam mucilage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism (6) comprises a rotating shaft (61), a rotating disk (62), a rotating block (63), a rotating through hole (64) and a mounting hole (65); The rotating shaft (61) is installed in the processing mechanism (2), the rotating disk (62) is installed below the rotating shaft (61), the rotating blocks (63) are installed in a circular array on the side of the rotating disk (62), the rotating through hole (64) is opened on the side of the rotating block (63), and the mounting hole (65) is opened next to the rotating hole.

5. The device for extracting yam mucilage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism (7) comprises a conversion component (71), a power component (72), a stirring component (73) and a grinding component (74); The conversion assembly (71) is mounted on the rotating mechanism (6), the power assembly (72) is mounted on the side of the conversion assembly (71), the stirring assembly (73) is mounted below the power assembly (72), and the grinding assembly (74) is mounted below the stirring assembly (73).

6. The device for extracting yam mucilage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The conversion assembly (71) comprises a revolving gear (711), a rotating block (712) and a rotating gear (713); The revolving gear (711) is mounted on a side surface of the fixed gear (24), the rotating block (712) is mounted in the rotating through hole (64), and the rotating gear (713) is mounted below the rotating block (712).

7. The device for extracting yam mucilage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The power assembly (72) comprises a power shaft (721), a gear plate (722) and a fixing ring (723); The power shaft (721) is installed in the installation hole (65), the gear plate (722) is installed below the power shaft (721), and the fixing ring (723) is installed on the side of the gear ring.

8. The device for extracting yam mucilage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The stirring assembly (73) comprises a stirring shaft (731), a stirring blade (732) and a matching hole (733); The stirring shaft (731) is installed in the fixing ring (723), the stirring blade (732) is installed on the side of the stirring shaft (731), the stirring blade (732) is arranged in a wave shape, and the matching hole (733) is opened below the stirring shaft (731).

9. The device for extracting yam mucilage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The grinding assembly (74) comprises a grinding shaft (741), a grinding disc (742), a pusher reamer (743) and grinding teeth (744); The grinding shaft (741) is installed below the stirring assembly (73), the grinding disc (742) is installed below the grinding shaft (741), the pusher reamer (743) is arranged in an annular array on the side of the grinding disc (742), and the grinding teeth (744) are arranged below the grinding disc (742); the grinding disc (742) is arranged as a "cap"-shaped structure, the pusher reamer (743) is arranged in a curved shape, and the height value of the grinding teeth (744) is greater than the depth value of the grinding disc (742).

10. A method for extracting yam mucilage, the method using a yam mucilage extraction device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9; characterized in that: The steps of the method are as follows: S1: Select healthy, mature, and undamaged outer leaves of yam and thoroughly clean the dust, dirt, and impurities on the surface of the leaves with clean water; S2: Use a clean knife to cut off the thorns on both sides of the yam, cut the leaves into small pieces of 5-10 cm, and obtain the transparent yam gel part; S3: placing the yam gel block into the yam mucilage extraction device through the feed pipe (3), starting the drive motor (4) to stir it into a uniform liquid state, and collecting the filtered yam mucilage through the filter membrane (25); S4: The collected yam mucilage is stored in a low temperature environment of 0-5°C and an appropriate amount of natural preservatives are added.

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