Intelligent temperature-control braised traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing equipment and process

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing, in particular to intelligent temperature control braised traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing equipment and technology. According to the intelligent temperature control braised traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing equipment and technology, temperature and humidity control can be conducted in the processing process, meanwhile, it is ensured that medicinal materials are heated evenly, and it is ensured that finished medicinal materials are even in color and luster and stable in medicine property. The intelligent temperature control braised traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing equipment comprises a supporting frame, an outer barrel, an inner barrel and the like, the outer barrel is placed on the upper portion of the supporting frame, and the inner barrel is connected into the outer barrel. Hot air enters the circulating pipeline through rotation of the fan, the circulating pipeline is of a spiral structure, heat can be evenly distributed conveniently, the air can be exhausted from the circulating pipeline through the condenser for moisture removal, and it is ensured that medicinal materials are evenly heated while temperature and humidity control is conducted in the processing process; the effects of uniform color and stable medicine property of a medicinal material finished product are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces processing, and particularly relates to an intelligent temperature-controlled simmering traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces processing equipment and process. Background Art

[0002] The processing of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces is a complex and delicate process, aiming to change the properties of medicinal materials to enhance curative effects, reduce toxic and side effects, or facilitate storage and preparation. When it comes to the steps of adding water and raising the temperature, the specific operation depends on the specific processing method adopted, as well as the characteristics of the medicinal materials and the purpose of processing.

[0003] The existing simmering processes mostly use earthenware pots or clay pots for slow simmering over a gentle fire. When controlling the temperature, it mainly relies on manual adjustment of the firepower, which easily leads to temperature fluctuations, affecting the stability of the medicinal properties. Moreover, during the processing of medicinal materials, the stacking of medicinal materials or local heating is prone to scorching and uneven heating, resulting in a high loss rate of active ingredients.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design an intelligent temperature-controlled simmering traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces processing equipment and process that can control the temperature and humidity during the processing while ensuring uniform heating of the medicinal materials, ensuring uniform color and stable medicinal properties of the finished medicinal materials. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing simmering processes, which mainly rely on manual adjustment of the firepower when controlling the temperature, easily leading to temperature fluctuations, affecting the stability of the medicinal properties, and during the processing of medicinal materials, the stacking of medicinal materials or local heating is prone to scorching and uneven heating, resulting in a high loss rate of active ingredients, the present invention provides an intelligent temperature-controlled simmering traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces processing equipment and process that can control the temperature and humidity during the processing while ensuring uniform heating of the medicinal materials, ensuring uniform color and stable medicinal properties of the finished medicinal materials.

[0006] Technical Solution: An intelligent temperature-controlled simmering traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces processing equipment and process, including a support frame, an outer barrel, an inner barrel, an infrared heating plate, a temperature guiding plate, a sealing cover, a base, a placement frame, a control valve, a circulation pipeline, a humidity control component, and a stirring component. The outer barrel is placed on the upper part of the support frame. The inner barrel is connected inside the outer barrel. The infrared heating plate is connected to the bottom inside the outer barrel. The temperature guiding plate is connected above the infrared heating plate and is connected to the bottom of the inner barrel. The sealing cover is clamped on the upper part of the outer barrel. The base is connected above the temperature guiding plate, and the placement frame is clamped on the base. The control valve is arranged in the middle and lower part of the outer barrel. The circulation pipeline is connected inside the inner barrel and is connected to the outer barrel. The humidity control component capable of discharging moisture is arranged on the circulation pipeline. The stirring component capable of stirring the medicinal materials is arranged on the sealing cover.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer barrel is a stainless steel heat preservation layer, and the inner barrel is a high-temperature resistant ceramic coating.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of mounting holes are provided on the sealing cover.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of through holes are provided on the placing frame.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the circulation pipeline is of a spiral structure.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a heat insulation layer is further included, and a heat insulation layer is connected between the inner barrel and the outer barrel.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a feed pipe is further included, and the feed pipe is connected to the upper side of the right part of the sealing cover.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the humidity control assembly includes a condenser, a fan and a water outlet nozzle. Two condensers are connected to the inner side of the upper front part of the circulation pipeline, a fan is connected to the inner side of the upper front part of the circulation pipeline, the fan is located above the condenser, and a water outlet nozzle is connected to the front part of the circulation pipeline.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a stirring assembly is further included. The stirring assembly includes a stepping motor, a gear, a stirring frame, a water inlet pipe and a water spraying nozzle. The stepping motor is connected to the upper front part of the sealing cover, the stepping motor and the processor are electrically connected through a control module, the stirring frame is rotatably connected to the middle part of the sealing cover, a gear is connected to the upper part of the stirring frame, a gear is also connected to the output shaft of the stepping motor, the gears are meshed with each other, the water inlet pipe is rotatably connected to the upper part of the stirring frame, the water inlet pipe is connected to the sealing cover, and a plurality of water spraying nozzles are connected to the lower part of the stirring frame.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the following process is further included: In the constant temperature stage, the processor starts the stepping motor through the control module to drive the gear to rotate. The gears are engaged with each other to drive the stirring frame to rotate, so that the stirring frame runs forward and backward alternately to ensure that the medicinal materials are evenly heated. Heat insulation and heat preservation are also carried out through the heat insulation layer. The hot air generated during the processing process is then made to enter the circulation pipeline by the rotation of the fan, so that the gas will pass through the condenser and be discharged from the circulation pipeline for moisture removal, and the moisture in the hot air is condensed by the condenser.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: 1. By the rotation of the fan in the present invention, the hot air enters the circulation pipeline. The circulation pipeline is of a spiral structure, which is convenient for evenly distributing heat, so that the gas will pass through the condenser and be discharged from the circulation pipeline for moisture removal, achieving the effect of being able to control the temperature and humidity during the processing process while ensuring that the medicinal materials are evenly heated, and ensuring that the color and luster of the finished medicinal materials are uniform and the medicinal properties are stable.

[0017] 2. The water containing traditional Chinese medicine condensed by the condenser of the present invention will be discharged into the inner barrel through the water outlet nozzle, achieving the effect of condensing and refluxing the water containing traditional Chinese medicine in the hot air for heating, and reducing the loss of active ingredients. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of components such as the outer barrel and the sealing cover of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of components such as the heat insulation layer and the infrared heating plate of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of components such as the placement frame and the base of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of components such as the circulation pipeline and the condenser of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of components such as the stepper motor and the stirring frame of the present invention.

[0024] Among them, the above-mentioned drawings include the following reference numerals: 1, support frame; 2, outer barrel; 3, inner barrel; 31, infrared heating plate; 32, temperature guiding plate; 4, heat insulation layer; 5, sealing cover; 6, feed pipe; 7, base; 8, placement frame; 9, control valve; 10, circulation pipeline; 11, condenser; 12, fan; 13, water outlet nozzle; 14, stepper motor; 15, gear; 16, stirring frame; 17, water inlet pipe; 18, spray nozzle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] Although the present invention may be described with respect to a particular application or industry, those skilled in the art will recognize the broader applicability of the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that terms such as above, below, upward, downward, etc. are used to describe the drawings and do not represent a limitation on the scope of the present invention defined by the appended claims. Any numerical labels such as first or second are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way.

[0026] An intelligent temperature-controlled traditional Chinese medicine decocting and processing equipment and process, as Figures 1 - 5As shown in the figure, it includes a support frame 1, an outer barrel 2, an inner barrel 3, an infrared heating plate 31, a heat conduction plate 32, a heat insulation layer 4, a sealing cover 5, a feed pipe 6, a base 7, a placement frame 8, a control valve 9, a circulation pipeline 10, a humidity control component and a stirring component. The outer barrel 2 is placed on the upper part of the support frame 1. The inner barrel 3 is connected inside the outer barrel 2. The outer barrel 2 is a stainless steel heat preservation layer, and the inner barrel 3 is a high-temperature resistant ceramic coating. The infrared heating plate 31 is connected to the bottom inside the outer barrel 2. The heat conduction plate 32 is connected above the infrared heating plate 31, and the heat conduction plate 32 is connected to the bottom of the inner barrel 3. The heat insulation layer 4 is connected between the inner barrel 3 and the outer barrel 2. The sealing cover 5 is clamped on the upper part of the outer barrel 2. Sixteen mounting holes are opened on the sealing cover 5 for easy installation and fixation. The feed pipe 6 is connected to the upper side of the right part of the sealing cover 5. The base 7 is connected above the heat conduction plate 32. The placement frame 8 is clamped on the base 7. Ninety-six through holes are opened on the placement frame 8. The control valve 9 is arranged in the middle and lower part of the outer barrel 2. The circulation pipeline 10 is connected inside the inner barrel 3. The circulation pipeline 10 is of a spiral structure to facilitate uniform heat distribution. The circulation pipeline 10 is connected to the outer barrel 2. The humidity control component is arranged on the circulation pipeline 10. The stirring component is arranged on the sealing cover 5.

[0027] As Figure 5 shown, the humidity control component includes a condenser 11, a fan 12 and a water outlet nozzle 13. Two condensers 11, upper and lower, are connected to the inner side of the front upper part of the circulation pipeline 10. The fan 12 is connected to the inner side of the front upper part of the circulation pipeline 10. The fan 12 is located above the condenser 11. The water outlet nozzle 13 is connected to the front part of the circulation pipeline 10.

[0028] As Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 6 shown, it also includes a stirring component. The stirring component includes a stepper motor 14, a gear 15, a stirring frame 16, a water inlet pipe 17 and a water spray nozzle 18. The stepper motor 14 is connected to the front upper part of the sealing cover 5. The stepper motor 14 and the processor are electrically connected through a control module. The stirring frame 16 is rotatably connected to the middle part of the sealing cover 5. The gear 15 is connected to the upper part of the stirring frame 16. The gear 15 is also connected to the output shaft of the stepper motor 14. The gears 15 are meshed with each other. The water inlet pipe 17 is rotatably connected to the upper part of the stirring frame 16. The water inlet pipe 17 is connected to the sealing cover 5. Nine water spray nozzles 18 are connected to the lower part of the stirring frame 16.

[0029] When using this device, first place the support frame 1 in the traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing area, then place the mixed medicinal materials with a certain amount of auxiliary materials added in the placement frame 8, then cover the sealing cover 5 on the outer barrel 2, and then connect the water inlet pipe 17 to an external water delivery pipe, so that an appropriate amount of water is sprayed out through the water spray nozzle 18 into the placement frame 8. Then control the infrared heating plate 31 to start, conduct heat through the heat conduction plate 32, set the heating temperature according to the characteristics of the medicinal materials, and increase the temperature at a rate of 5 °C / min to the target temperature of 50 °C to 90 °C. After that, enter the constant temperature stage. In the constant temperature stage, use the processor to start the stepping motor 14 through the control module, drive the gear 15 to rotate, the gears 15 mesh with each other, drive the stirring frame 16 to rotate, so that the stirring frame 16 runs alternately forward and backward, ensuring uniform heating of the medicinal materials. Also, heat insulation and heat preservation are carried out through the heat insulation layer 4. During the processing, hot air will be generated, and then the fan 12 rotates, so that the hot air enters the circulation pipeline 10. The circulation pipeline 10 is of a spiral structure, which is convenient for uniform distribution of heat, and the gas will pass through the condenser 11 and be discharged from the circulation pipeline 10 for moisture removal. The condenser 11 condenses the moisture in the hot air, so that while controlling the temperature and humidity during the processing, it can ensure uniform heating of the medicinal materials, ensure that the color of the finished medicinal materials is uniform and the medicinal properties are stable. The moisture containing the medicinal materials condensed by the condenser 11 will be discharged through the water outlet nozzle 13 into the inner barrel 3, so that the moisture containing the medicinal materials in the hot air can be condensed and refluxed for heating, reducing the loss of active ingredients.

[0030] Although the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. The scope of the following claims should be given the broadest interpretation so as to cover all modifications and equivalent structures and functions.

Claims

1. An intelligent temperature-controlled traditional Chinese medicine decocting and processing equipment for stir-frying and stewing, characterized in that it includes There is a support frame (1), an outer barrel (2), an inner barrel (3), an infrared heating plate (31), a heat conduction plate (32), a sealing cover (5), a base (7), a placement frame (8), a control valve (9), a circulation pipeline (10), a humidity control component and a stirring component. The outer barrel (2) is placed on the upper part of the support frame (1). The inner barrel (3) is connected inside the outer barrel (2). The infrared heating plate (31) is connected to the inner bottom of the outer barrel (2). The heat conduction plate (32) is connected above the infrared heating plate (31). The heat conduction plate (32) is connected to the bottom of the inner barrel (3). The sealing cover (5) is clamped on the upper part of the outer barrel (2). The base (7) is connected above the heat conduction plate (32). The placement frame (8) is clamped on the base (7). The control valve (9) is arranged in the middle and lower part of the outer barrel (2). The circulation pipeline (10) is connected inside the inner barrel (3). The circulation pipeline (10) is connected to the outer barrel (2). The humidity control component capable of dehumidifying is arranged on the circulation pipeline (10). The stirring component capable of stirring the medicinal materials is arranged on the sealing cover (5).

2. An intelligent temperature-controlled traditional Chinese medicine decocting and processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer barrel (2) is a stainless steel heat preservation layer, and the inner barrel (3) is a high-temperature resistant ceramic coating.

3. An intelligent temperature-controlled traditional Chinese medicine decocting and roasting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple mounting holes are opened on the sealing cover (5).

4. The intelligent temperature-controlled traditional Chinese medicine decocting and processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, Multiple through holes are opened on the placement frame (8).

5. An intelligent temperature-controlled traditional Chinese medicine decocting and processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circulation pipeline (10) is of a spiral structure.

6. The intelligent temperature-controlled traditional Chinese medicine decocting and roasting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that It further includes a heat insulation layer (4), and the heat insulation layer (4) is connected between the inner barrel (3) and the outer barrel (2).

7. An intelligent temperature-controlled traditional Chinese medicine decocting and roasting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a feed pipe (6), and the feed pipe (6) is connected to the upper right side of the sealing cover (5).

8. An intelligent temperature-controlled traditional Chinese medicine decocting and processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The humidity control component includes a condenser (11), a fan (12) and a water outlet nozzle (13). Two condensers (11) are connected to the inner side of the upper front part of the circulation pipeline (10). The fan (12) is connected to the inner side of the upper front part of the circulation pipeline (10). The fan (12) is located above the condenser (11). The water outlet nozzle (13) is connected to the front part of the circulation pipeline (10).

9. An intelligent temperature-controlled simmering Chinese herbal medicine processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a stirring component. The stirring component includes a stepping motor (14), a gear (15), a stirring frame (16), a water inlet pipe (17) and a water spraying nozzle (18). The stepping motor (14) is connected to the upper front part of the sealing cover (5). The stepping motor (14) and the processor are electrically connected through a control module. The stirring frame (16) is rotatably connected to the middle part of the sealing cover (5). The gear (15) is connected to the upper part of the stirring frame (16). The gear (15) is also connected to the output shaft of the stepping motor (14). The gears (15) are meshed with each other. The water inlet pipe (17) is rotatably connected to the upper part of the stirring frame (16). The water inlet pipe (17) is connected to the sealing cover (5). Nine water spraying nozzles (18) are connected to the lower part of the stirring frame (16).

10. A processing technology for intelligent temperature-controlled stewing of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, according to an intelligent temperature-controlled stewing equipment for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces as claimed in claims 1-9, characterized in that, It further includes the following processes: During the constant temperature stage, the processor starts the stepper motor (14) through the control module, driving the gear (15) to rotate. The gears (15) mesh with each other and move, driving the stirring frame (16) to rotate, causing the stirring frame (16) to run alternately in forward and reverse directions to ensure uniform heating of the medicinal materials. Heat insulation and heat preservation are also carried out through the heat insulation layer (4). During the processing, hot air is generated, and then the fan (12) rotates to make the hot air enter the circulation pipeline (10). The gas will pass through the condenser (11) and be discharged from the circulation pipeline (10) for moisture removal. The condenser (11) condenses the moisture in the hot air.

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