Steam decoction method

Abstract

The steam decocting method is completed through a steam decocting pot, the steam decocting pot comprises an outer container, an inner container and a pot cover, the bottom wall of the outer container is sleeved with a bottom sleeve, a steam heating cavity is defined between the bottom sleeve and a pot body, and the steam heating cavity is provided with a steam input connector; the steam input connector is located at the lowest point of the steam heating cavity. The traditional Chinese medicine decocting process comprises the steps that traditional Chinese medicine leaves and water are stored in the inner container, steam is input into the steam heating cavity through the steam input connector to heat the bottom wall of the outer container, and therefore traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces in the inner container are decocted. During use, money is input into the steam heating cavity through the steam input connector. The traditional Chinese medicine decocting device has the advantage that traditional Chinese medicine can be decocted through steam heating, and the problem that traditional Chinese medicine cannot be decocted through steam in the prior art is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine production, in particular to a steam decoction method. Background Art

[0002] Decoctions are in line with the principle of TCM treatment based on syndrome differentiation and addition and subtraction according to symptoms. In addition to being easy to prepare, having a wide range of solvent sources, and being non-irritating and non-side-effective, they also have the advantages of liquid preparations, namely, fast absorption and rapid efficacy. Decoctions are the most widely used dosage form in clinical practice.

[0003] In the early days of the development of traditional Chinese medicine, most of the utensils used for decocting medicine were eating utensils. In ancient times, pottery decocting utensils were more commonly used because the raw materials were easy to obtain and the manufacturing cost was low. At the same time, pottery utensils have stable chemical properties and have always been the main decocting utensils.

[0004] With the development of the times and the advancement of urbanization, it has become a burden for individuals to go home and decoct medicine due to various factors. Various places have launched Chinese medicine decoction services. Since Chinese herbal decoctions are dialectical treatments, one prescription for each person, and production relies heavily on manual labor. The current decoction machines mostly use cloth bags to wrap and decoct. Due to the insolubility of the decoction, and the extrusion and solid-liquid separation after decoction, some insoluble particles enter the liquid medicine, which seriously affects the quality of Chinese herbal decoctions; using cloth bags to wrap, soak and decoction, it is difficult to ensure that the effective part of the decoction pieces is dissolved, which affects the efficacy. Large-scale decoction centers urgently need to introduce intelligent decoction equipment that follows the traditional decoction process to meet the residents' growing demand for decoction and high-quality decoction services, improve the quality and management level of decoction, and promote high-quality development of the decoction industry.

[0005] In order to filter Chinese medicine through a decoction pot, a decoction pot capable of filtering is designed, and its structure is as follows: it includes an outer container, an inner container and a cover; the inner container is provided with an inner container port, the upper end of the outer container is provided with an outer container port, and the inner container can be taken out through the outer container port and inserted into the outer container; the cover can be detachably supported on the inner container or detachably supported on the outer container to cover the inner container port, and the Chinese medicine slices are located in the inner container during decoction, and the inner container is provided with a filtering hole. The decoction pot of this structure is formed by setting a small diameter section at the lower end of the outer container to form a step, and the inner pot is supported by the step. The compactness of the structure is poor, and no heat insulation cavity is formed, and the heat loss during decoction is large. The existing method of decocting Chinese medicine is to heat it with an open flame by electric heating or gas. Summary of the invention

[0006] The first object of the present invention is to provide a steam decoction method capable of decocting medicine by steam heating, so as to solve the problem that the existing decocting of Chinese medicine cannot be carried out by steam.

[0007] The second object of the present invention is to further provide a steam decoction method that can improve the heat preservation effect of the decoction pot, thereby solving the problem that the existing double-layer decoction pot is not compact and has poor heat preservation effect.

[0008] The above technical problems are solved by the following technical solutions: a steam decoction method, characterized in that it is completed by a steam decoction pot, the steam decoction pot comprises an outer container, an inner container and a pot cover, the upper end of the inner container is provided with an inner container port, the upper end of the outer container is provided with an outer container port, the inner container can be taken out through the outer container port and inserted into the outer container; the cover can be detachably supported on the inner container or can be detachably supported on the outer container to cover the inner container port, the inner container is provided with a filter hole, the bottom wall of the outer container is provided with a bottom sleeve, a steam heating cavity is surrounded between the bottom sleeve and the outer container, the steam heating cavity is provided with a steam input interface, and the steam input interface is located at the lowest point of the steam heating cavity; the process of decocting Chinese medicine is: Chinese medicine leaves and water are stored in the inner container, steam is input into the steam heating cavity through the steam input interface to heat the bottom wall of the outer container, thereby decocting the Chinese medicine pieces located in the inner container. When using, the steam is input into the steam heating cavity through the steam input interface.

[0009] Preferably, the outer portion of the bottom cover is provided with a supporting structure for supporting the steam medicine decocting pot, so that the upper end of the present invention can be supported.

[0010] Preferably, the support structure is a plurality of support plates distributed along the circumference of the bottom sleeve, so as to provide reliable support.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom wall of the outer container is an upwardly arched structure, which can increase the steam contact area and thus increase the heating efficiency.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom wall of the bottom sleeve is an arched structure that arches upward, so that the condensed water can be discharged smoothly.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom wall of the inner container is an upwardly arched structure, an outer container transition curved surface is provided between the side wall and the bottom wall of the outer container, the bottom wall of the inner container is supported on the outer container transition curved surface, the filter hole is provided on the bottom wall of the inner container, and a heat-insulating cavity surrounding the inner container is formed between the side wall of the inner container and the side wall of the outer container. Compared with the existing structure in which a step is formed by providing a closing section at the lower end of the outer container to support the inner container so as to form a heating cavity between the lower parts of the inner and outer containers, the present technical solution has a higher utilization rate of the container; it can reliably and conveniently form a heat-insulating cavity, and has a good heat-insulating effect during heating. The second object of the invention is achieved.

[0014] Preferably, an inner container transition curved surface is provided between the side wall and the bottom wall of the inner container, the bottom wall of the inner container is supported on the outer container transition curved surface through the upper end of the inner container transition curved surface, and the lower end of the inner container transition curved surface is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the outer container, so that the stability during support is good.

[0015] Preferably, the filter holes are only arranged on the transition curved surface of the inner container. In the process of decocting the medicine by the outer container contacting the heat source, the efficiency of heating the inner container can be improved.

[0016] Preferably, the inner container side wall, the inner container transition curved surface and the inner container bottom wall are an integrated structure, which can improve the surface smoothness and facilitate cleaning.

[0017] Preferably, the outer surface of the side wall of the inner container is provided with a plurality of overflow stop grooves distributed in the up-down direction, the overflow stop direction is distributed along the circumference of the inner container, and the overflow stop groove is provided with a plurality of reflux holes penetrating the inner space of the inner container, which can effectively prevent the foam in the heat insulation cavity from overflowing during the decoction process and can effectively eliminate the foam.

[0018] Preferably, the bottom wall of the overflow stop groove at the top is provided with a plurality of conical or spherical pits arching toward the inner container, the reflux holes are arranged one by one in the middle of the pits, the pits are provided with a blowing nozzle whose outlet end is aligned with the reflux hole, the inlet end of the blowing nozzle is connected with an air distribution pipe, the air distribution pipe is located in the heat insulation cavity, the air distribution pipe is annular and extends along the circumference of the inner container, and the air distribution pipe is connected with the outlet end of the blower; when the foam is about to exceed the overflow stop groove upward, the blower blows air, and the air is blown out from the blowing nozzle and enters the inner container through the reflux hole to attract the foam to enter the inner container through the reflux hole, thereby improving the defoaming effect.

[0019] Preferably, it also includes a three-way valve, which includes a valve body, which is provided with a main air inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet, the inner container is provided with an outer flange extending to the outside of the outer container, the outer flange is sealed and connected to the upper end of the air inlet pipe, the lower end of the air inlet pipe is connected to the air distribution pipe, the upper end of the air inlet pipe is exposed on the upper surface of the outer flange, the blower is arranged on the pot cover, the pot cover is provided with a pinching handle, the pinching handle is provided with an air vent connected to the internal space of the inner container, the main air inlet is connected to the air vent, the inlet end of the blower is connected to the first outlet, the outlet end of the blower is connected to a connecting pipe head penetrated on the pot cover, and when the pot cover is covered on the inner container, the connecting pipe head is sealed and penetrated in the upper end of the air inlet pipe, and the connecting pipe head is provided with a conical head penetrated in the upper end of the air inlet pipe.

[0020] The invention has the following beneficial effects: it can be heated by steam; it has a compact structure, good heat preservation effect and is easy to transfer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the steam medicine decocting pot in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a partial schematic diagram of the steam medicine decocting pot in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A local schematic diagram of the A;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partial schematic diagram of point B.

[0025] In the figure: outer container 1, inner container 2, cover 3, filter hole 4, bottom wall of inner container 5, transition curved surface of outer container 6, heat insulation cavity 7, outer flange 8, transition curved surface of inner container 10, overflow stop groove 11, reflux hole 12, bottom sleeve 13, steam heating cavity 14, steam input interface 15, supporting structure 16, bottom wall of outer container 17, bottom wall of bottom sleeve 18, pit 19, blowing nozzle 20, air distribution pipe 21, three-way valve 22, main air inlet 23, first outlet 24, second outlet 25, air inlet pipe 26, holding handle 27, air vent 28, connecting pipe head 29, conical head 30, blower 31. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] See also Figure 1A steam decoction method is completed by a steam decoction pot, which includes an outer container 1, an inner container 2 and a pot cover 3. The inner container is provided with an inner container port, and the upper end of the outer container is provided with an outer container port. The inner container can be taken out through the outer container port and inserted into the outer container; the cover can be detachably supported on the inner container or detachably supported on the outer container to cover the inner container port. When decocting medicine, the Chinese herbal medicine slices are located in the inner container, and the inner container is provided with a filter hole 4. The lower surface of the bottom wall 5 of the inner container is a concave surface facing upward, and the upper surface is a convex surface protruding upward. An outer container transition curved surface 6 is provided between the side wall and the bottom wall of the outer container. The bottom wall of the inner container is supported on the outer container transition curved surface. The filter hole is provided on the bottom wall of the inner container, and a heat-insulating cavity 7 surrounding the outer periphery of the inner container is formed between the side wall of the inner container and the side wall of the outer container. The opening end of the inner container is provided with an outer flange 8, and the periphery of the outer flange extends to the outside of the outer container container mouth and covers the outer container container mouth. An inner container transition curved surface 10 is provided between the side wall and the bottom wall of the inner container, and the bottom wall of the inner container is supported on the outer container transition curved surface through the upper end of the inner container transition curved surface, and the lower end of the inner container transition curved surface is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the outer container. The filter hole is only arranged on the inner container transition curved surface. The inner container side wall, the inner container transition curved surface and the bottom wall of the inner container are an integrated structure. A plurality of overflow stop grooves 11 distributed along the up and down directions are provided on the outer surface of the side wall of the inner container, and the overflow stop direction is distributed along the circumference of the inner container, and a plurality of reflux holes 12 penetrating the inner space of the inner container are provided in the overflow stop groove. A bottom sleeve 13 is provided on the bottom wall of the outer container, and a steam heating chamber 14 is enclosed between the bottom sleeve and the outer container, and the steam heating chamber is provided with a steam input interface 15, and the steam input interface is located at the lowest point of the steam heating chamber. The outside of the bottom cover is provided with a support structure 16 for supporting the steam medicine decoction pot. The support structure is a plurality of support plates distributed along the circumference of the bottom cover. The bottom wall 17 of the outer container, i.e., the bottom wall of the outer container, is an arched structure that arches upward. The bottom wall 18 of the bottom cover is an arched structure that arches upward. The pot cover is provided with a gripping handle 27, and the gripping handle is provided with a vent hole 28 that communicates with the internal space of the inner container.

[0028] The process of decocting Chinese medicine is as follows: Chinese medicine leaves and water are stored in the inner container, steam is input into the steam heating chamber through the steam input interface to heat the bottom wall of the outer container, thereby decocting the Chinese medicine pieces in the inner container.

[0029] Embodiment 2 is different from Embodiment 1 in that:

[0030] See also Figures 2 to 4The bottom wall of the overflow stop groove at the top is provided with a plurality of concave or spherical pits 19 that are arched toward the inside of the inner container. The reflux holes are arranged one by one in the middle of the pits. The pits are provided with a blowing nozzle 20 whose outlet end is aligned with the reflux hole. The inlet end of the blowing nozzle is connected with an air distribution pipe 21. The air distribution pipe is located in the heat insulation cavity. The air distribution pipe is a ring extending along the circumference of the inner container. The air distribution pipe is connected with the outlet end of the blower 31. When the foam is about to exceed the overflow stop groove upward, the blower blows air, and the air is blown out from the blowing nozzle and enters the inner container through the reflux hole to attract the foam to enter the inner container through the reflux hole. It also includes a three-way valve 22, which is provided with an air inlet main port 23, a first outlet 24 and a second outlet 25. The outer flange is sealed and connected with the upper end of the air inlet pipe 26. The lower end of the air inlet pipe is connected with the air distribution pipe. The upper end of the air inlet pipe is exposed on the upper surface of the outer flange. The blower is arranged on the pot cover. The air inlet is connected to the air vent, the inlet end of the blower is connected to the first outlet, and the second outlet is vacant. The outlet end of the blower is connected to the connecting pipe head 29 which is inserted into the pot cover. When the pot cover is covered on the inner container, the connecting pipe head is sealed and inserted into the upper end of the air inlet pipe. The connecting pipe head is provided with a conical head 30 which is inserted into the upper end of the air inlet pipe.

Claims

1. A steam decoction method, characterized in that: The steam medicine decoction pot is used to complete the cooking. The steam medicine decoction pot comprises an outer container, an inner container and a pot cover. The upper end of the inner container is provided with an inner container port, and the upper end of the outer container is provided with an outer container port. The inner container can be taken out through the outer container port and inserted into the outer container; the lid can be detachably supported on the inner container or can be detachably supported on the outer container to cover the inner container port. The inner container is provided with a filter hole, and a bottom sleeve is provided on the bottom wall of the outer container. A steam heating chamber is enclosed between the bottom sleeve and the outer container. The steam heating chamber is provided with a steam input interface, and the steam input interface is located at the lowest point of the steam heating chamber. The process of decocting Chinese medicine is as follows: Chinese medicine leaves and water are stored in the inner container, and steam is input into the steam heating chamber through the steam input interface to heat the bottom wall of the outer container, thereby decocting the Chinese medicine pieces in the inner container.

2. A steam decoction method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outside of the bottom sleeve is provided with a supporting structure for supporting the steam medicine decoction pot. When in use, the medicine decoction pot is supported on the steam furnace by the supporting structure.

3. A steam decoction method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The supporting structure is a plurality of supporting plates distributed along the circumference of the bottom sleeve.

4. A steam decoction method according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the outer container is an arched structure arched upward, and the bottom wall of the bottom sleeve is an arched structure arched upward.

5. A steam decoction method according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the inner container is an upwardly arched structure, an outer container transition curved surface is provided between the side wall and the bottom wall of the outer container, the bottom wall of the inner container is supported on the outer container transition curved surface, the filter hole is provided on the bottom wall of the inner container, and an insulating cavity surrounding the inner container is formed between the side wall of the inner container and the side wall of the outer container.

6. A steam decoction method according to claim 5, characterized in that: An inner container portion transition curved surface is provided between the side wall and the bottom wall of the inner container, the bottom wall of the inner container is supported on the outer container portion transition curved surface through the upper end of the inner container portion transition curved surface, and the lower end of the inner container portion transition curved surface is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the outer container.

7. A steam decoction method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The filtering holes are only arranged on the transition curved surface of the inner container part.

8. A steam decoction method according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of overflow-stop grooves distributed in the up-down direction are arranged on the outer surface of the side wall of the inner container, and the overflow-stop direction is distributed along the circumference of the inner container. A plurality of reflux flow holes penetrating the internal space of the inner container are arranged in the overflow-stop grooves. When the foam generated in the heat-insulating cavity during the decoction process rises to the overflow-stop grooves, it is defoamed and the overflow is stopped and refluxed from the confluence flow holes.

9. A steam decoction method according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the overflow-stop groove located at the top is provided with a plurality of conical or spherical pits arched toward the inside of the inner container, and the recirculation holes are arranged one by one in the middle of the pits. A blowing nozzle with an outlet end aligned with the recirculation hole is provided in the pit, and the inlet end of the blowing nozzle is connected with an air distribution pipe, and the air distribution pipe is located in the insulation cavity. The air distribution pipe is a ring extending along the circumference of the inner container, and the air distribution pipe is connected with the outlet end of the blower; when the foam is about to exceed the overflow-stop groove upward, the blower blows air, and the air is blown out from the blowing nozzle and enters the inner container through the recirculation hole, thereby attracting the foam to enter the inner container through the recirculation hole.

10. A steam decoction method according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a three-way valve, which includes a valve body, and is provided with an air inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet. The inner container is provided with an outer flange extending to the outside of the outer container, the outer flange is sealed and connected to the upper end of the air inlet pipe, the lower end of the air inlet pipe is connected to the air distribution pipe, and the upper end of the air inlet pipe is exposed on the upper surface of the outer flange. The blower is arranged on the pot cover, and the pot cover is provided with a pinching handle, and the pinching handle is provided with an air vent connected to the internal space of the inner container, the air inlet is connected to the air vent, the inlet end of the blower is connected to the first outlet, and the outlet end of the blower is connected to a connecting pipe head penetrated on the pot cover. When the pot cover is covered on the inner container, the connecting pipe head is sealed and penetrated in the upper end of the air inlet pipe, and the connecting pipe head is provided with a conical head penetrated in the upper end of the air inlet pipe.

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