Cleaning method and production line for medicine decocting pot

Abstract

The invention discloses a cleaning method for a medicine decocting pot and a production line. The cleaning method comprises the steps that the medicine decocting pot is overturned and inverted to a cleaning conveying line from the production line; the inverted medicine decocting pot on the cleaning conveying line is cleaned; the cleaned inverted medicine decocting pot is overturned to be placed uprightly; on the cleaning conveying line, the inner supporting assembly of the medicine decocting pot is located in the outer pot to be jointly cleaned. According to the cleaning method, automatic overturning of the medicine decocting pot and synchronous cleaning of the inner pot and the outer pot are achieved, manual intervention on cleaning is reduced, and efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine decocting, and specifically relates to a cleaning method and production line for a decocting pot. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the medical field and the progress of medical means, traditional Chinese medicine has also received wide attention, and the demand for traditional Chinese medicine is increasing. However, in the process of decocting traditional Chinese medicine, there are certain requirements for the decocting utensils, heat, water, and decocting methods, and the decocting time is relatively long. In order to meet the needs of modern life and society, an automated production line is usually adopted to improve production efficiency.

[0003] In the existing automated production line for decocting traditional Chinese medicine, after the decocting of traditional Chinese medicine is completed, the decocting pot after decocting needs to be cleaned to avoid cross-contamination when decocting the next prescription. Traditional Chinese medicine decocting usually has an inner pot and an outer pot. In the existing cleaning method, the container of the decocting pot is cleaned in a cleaning pool, or the inner and outer pots of the decocting pot are cleaned separately and then fished out. The waste water during cleaning is directly discharged, and the fishing out and reassembly of the decocting container need to be completed manually, or by separating the inner pot and the outer pot and transporting them to different cleaning carriers for cleaning.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is specifically proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cleaning system for a decocting pot, which realizes the automatic flipping of the decocting pot and simultaneously completes the purpose of common cleaning without separating the inner and outer pots.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: A cleaning method for a decocting pot includes inverting the decocting pot from the production line to the cleaning conveyor line; the inverted decocting pot on the cleaning conveyor line is subjected to cleaning treatment; the inverted decocting pot after cleaning treatment is flipped back to the upright position; on the cleaning conveyor line, the inner support assembly of the decocting pot is cleaned together with the outer pot.

[0007] Further, during the cleaning process of the inverted decocting pot on the cleaning conveyor line, the cleaning conveyor line moves the decocting pot to the first cleaning carrier for rinsing, moves it to the second cleaning carrier for flushing after cleaning, moves it to the third cleaning carrier for air drying after cleaning, and flips the decocting pot to the upright position and transfers it to the conveying unit for circulation after cleaning.

[0008] Further, during the cleaning process after the decoction pot is moved to the first cleaning carrier or the second cleaning carrier by the cleaning conveyor line, the support rod of the cleaning device moves longitudinally, at least partially abuts against the decoction pot, the spraying device of the cleaning device moves longitudinally into the decoction pot for cleaning, and the support rod resets after the cleaning is completed.

[0009] Further, the support rod of the cleaning device can move longitudinally from the lower side of the cleaning conveyor line through the upper side into the decoction pot, pass through the inner support assembly and abut against the outer bottom wall of the decoction pot, and the spraying device of the cleaning device is located between the inner support assembly and the outer pot; Preferably, the support rod in the cleaning device moves upward, the support rod jacks up the outer pot of the decoction pot, and after the outer pot is jacked up, the cleaning device starts to rinse or wash, and the support rod and the cleaning device reset after the washing is completed.

[0010] Further, during the process of the cleaning conveyor line moving the decoction pot to the third cleaning carrier for air drying, the air drying device moves longitudinally, moves through the conveyor line to the position inside the decoction pot, and then the air drying device starts to blow air for drying, and the air drying device starts to reset after the drying is completed.

[0011] Further, during the process of the decoction pot being flipped and moved between the conveying unit and the cleaning conveyor line, the clamping claws of the flipping device move towards the decoction pot, and the anti-dropping claws of the flipping device are used to prevent the inner support assembly from falling during the flipping process, and the outer pot of the decoction pot is grabbed to start preparing for flipping.

[0012] Further, after the decoction pot is flipped and inverted from the production line to the cleaning conveyor line, the clamping claws of the flipping device disengage from the decoction pot, the cleaning conveyor line moves the decoction pot away from the flipping device, and the flipping device flips back to face the conveying unit.

[0013] Further, during the process of the cleaned decoction pot being conveyed from the cleaning conveyor line to the conveying unit, the clamping claws of the flipping device move towards the decoction pot, and the outer pot of the decoction pot is grabbed to start preparing for flipping.

[0014] Further, after the decoction pot is flipped and placed upright from the cleaning conveyor line to the production line, the clamping claws of the flipping device disengage from the decoction pot and flip back to the cleaning conveyor line.

[0015] An automatic Chinese medicine decocting production line includes the cleaning method of the decoction pot described in any one of the above.

[0016] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art: The present invention realizes the automatic flipping of the decocting pot by setting a rotatable flipping arm, which saves time and avoids manual operation. Further, by setting anti-detachment claws on the flipping arm, the falling of the inner support assembly during the flipping process is avoided, realizing the synchronous automatic inverted flipping of the decocting pot and the inner support assembly. The whole is inverted and flipped onto the cleaning line, and a buffer is provided between the decocting pot and the anti-detachment claws to avoid damage.

[0017] The following further describes in detail the specific implementation manners of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings, as a part of the present invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and those of ordinary skill in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts. In the drawings: Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the decocting pot cleaning device and transportation of the automatic production line of the present invention; Figure 2 is the present invention Figure 1 perspective front view of the cleaning device; Figure 3 is a three-dimensional view of the manipulator of the present invention; Figure 4 is the present invention Figure 3 top view schematic of the manipulator Figure 1 ; Figure 5 is the present invention Figure 3 top view schematic of the manipulator Figure 2 ; Figure 6 is the present invention Figure 3 top view schematic of the manipulator Figure 3 ; Figure 7 is the present invention Figure 3 three-dimensional schematic of the anti-detachment claw of the manipulator; Figure 8 is the present invention Figure 3 schematic of the anti-detachment claw of the manipulator; Figure 9 is the present invention Figure 1 partial schematic inside the cleaning device; [[ID=]57] Figure 10 is the schematic of the cleaning device of the present invention; Figure 11 is the schematic of the assembly of the decocting pot and the transportation module of the present invention; Figure 12 is the schematic of the inner support assembly of the present invention; Figure 13 It is a schematic diagram of another perspective of the inner support component provided in the second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14 It is Figure 5 the sectional view taken along the line A-A of; Figure 15 It is Figure 6 the enlarged view at position A.

[0019] In the figure: 100, decocting device; 110, outer pot; 110a, outer pot feeding port; 111-1, limiting structure; 111, protrusion; 112-1, positioning structure; 112, rib; 113, reinforcing rib; 120, inner support component; 121, tray; 121a, supporting portion; 1211, medicine bag feeding port; 1211a, first straight segment; 1211b, first arc segment; 122-1, connecting portion; 122, connecting rod; 123, clamping member; 123a, clamping cavity; 1231, housing; 1231a, through hole; 1232, inner core; 1232a, clamping groove; 1233, return spring; 124, bottom plate; 124a, liquid medicine flow hole; 124b, second straight segment; 124c, second arc segment; 124d, avoidance notch; 124e, corner; 124f, first mating through hole; 124g, second mating through hole; 125a, winding member; 125, winding rod; 130, carrier; 131, support plate; 1311, fixing portion; 1311a, abutting portion; 1311b, connecting convex portion; 132, conveying module; 1321, straight rod; 600, cleaning device; 601, first cleaning carrier; 6011, circulating water tank; 6012, first inner spraying device; 6013, first support rod; 6014, first outer spraying device; 602, second cleaning carrier; 6021, second inner spraying device; 6022, second support rod; 603, third cleaning carrier; 6031, inner air drying device; 6032, outer air drying device; 6033, third support rod; 602-3, cleaning water tank; 6024, second outer spraying device; 604, flipping device; 6041, flipping motor; 60411, rotating shaft; 6042, flipping arm; 60421, connecting rod; 6043, anti-detaching claw; 60431, rotating device; 60432, adjusting hole; 6044, claw; 6045, bracket; 60451, mounting frame; 6046, support leg; 6047, claw cylinder.

[0020] It should be noted that these drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present invention in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed implementation manners

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0024] A cleaning system for a decocting pot provided by the present invention includes a flipping module, a conveying module, a supporting module, a cleaning module, and a connected control unit. The control unit controls the flipping module to flip the decocting pot to the cleaning conveyor line or the production line. The control unit controls the conveying module to convey the decocting pot on the cleaning conveyor line to the cleaning module. The control unit controls the supporting module to jack up and support the outer pot of the decocting pot in the cleaning module, so that there is a gap between the outer pot and the inner supporting component. The control unit controls the cleaning module to clean the decocting pot multiple times.

[0025] As Figures 1 to 8 shown, a cleaning device 600 of an automated Chinese medicine production line according to the present invention includes: a first cleaning carrier 601, a second cleaning carrier 602, and a third cleaning carrier 603 arranged in sequence along the cleaning conveyor line; a flipping device 604, with a decocting pot conveyor line on one side along the rotation direction and a cleaning conveyor line on the other side.

[0026] Specifically, the first cleaning carrier 601 is a washing carrier, the second cleaning carrier 602 is a rinsing carrier, and the third cleaning carrier 603 is an air-drying carrier. The decoction pot is transferred from the decoction pot conveyor line to the cleaning device station for cleaning. The decoction pot is grabbed by the turning device 604 and turned 180 degrees, so that the decoction pot is in a state of opening downward during the cleaning process. In this way, during the cleaning process, the water flows directly out along the inner wall of the decoction pot under its own weight, and there is not too much water in the decoction pot. The cleaning conveyor line passes through the first cleaning carrier 601, the second cleaning carrier 602 and the third cleaning carrier 603 in sequence. In one embodiment, the cleaning conveyor line is close to the first cleaning carrier 60 1 is provided with a flipping device 604 at one end, and the conveyor line transports the decoction pot to be washed to the flipping device 604. The flipping device 604 grabs the decoction pot and flips it to the cleaning conveyor line. The decoction pot is carried by the cleaning conveyor line and cleaned by the cleaning carrier in turn, and then the decoction pot is transported to the manipulator 604 in the opposite direction. The flipping device 604 grabs the decoction pot, flips it and places it on the conveyor line for circulation. In another embodiment, two flipping devices 604 are respectively provided at both ends of the cleaning carrier, which are a first flipping device and a second flipping device. The first flipping device flips the decoction pot upside down from the production line to the cleaning conveyor line, and the second flipping device flips the decoction pot from the cleaning conveyor line back to the production line for circulation.

[0027] In this embodiment, the flipping device 604 includes Bracket 6045; The flip arm 6042 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 6045. The anti-slip claw 6043 is arranged on one side of the flip arm 6042 and extends to the opening of the support assembly 120 in the decoction pot.

[0028] Specifically, the bracket 6045 is composed of a longitudinal rod, a transverse rod and a vertical rod connected to each other in pairs to form a hollow rectangular frame. The flip arm 6042 is located on the upper side of the bracket 6045. The flip motor 6041 controls the flip arm 6042 to grab the periphery of the decoction pot and flip it. One side of the flip arm 6042 is provided with an anti-slip claw 6043, which extends toward the opening of the support assembly 120 in the decoction pot, so that the anti-slip claw 6043 is partially located at the opening of the inner support assembly 120. The anti-slip claw 6043 located at the opening of the inner support assembly 120 is There is a certain gap or abutment between the 3 parts and the inner support component 120. The size of the gap prevents the inner support component 120 from falling out of the decoction pot during the flipping process, and the decoction pot will not collide with the inner support component 120 when it is transferred to the flipping station on the production line. The abutment does not generate interaction force, and no collision will occur during the movement. The anti-slip claw 6043 and the flip arm 6042 can realize automatic flipping of the decoction pot, prevent the inner support component 120 from falling out of the decoction pot during the flipping process, eliminate manual processing, and improve operating efficiency.

[0029] In a further embodiment, the anti-detachment claw 6043 is in a plate-like structure, arranged on one side of the flipping arm 6042 near the opening of the decocting pot, and extends to abut against the inner support assembly 120.

[0030] Specifically, the flipping arm 6042 is U-shaped, the anti-detachment claw 6043 is rotatably arranged on the upper side of the bottom wall of the U-shaped opening. The flipping motor 6041 is connected to a rotating shaft 60411, and the rotating shaft 60411 is connected to the flipping arm 6042 through a connecting rod 60421. The extending length of the connecting rod 60421 depends on the distance between the manipulator 604 and the conveying line and the cleaning conveying line. The anti-detachment claw 6043 is in a plate-like structure and is rotatably arranged on one side of the flipping arm 6042 along the direction of the axis of the decocting pot near the opening. Taking the state where the anti-detachment claw 6043 supports the inner support assembly as an example, a rotating device is fixedly arranged above the flipping arm 6042. The anti-detachment claw 6043 is connected to the rotating shaft of the rotating device, extends a certain distance in the direction of the U-shaped opening from the rotating shaft, then extends vertically upward, and the extending distance depends on the height of the inner support assembly during the picking process. After vertically extending a certain distance, it extends horizontally a certain distance. When the decocting pot is in the position of the manipulator 604, the anti-detachment claw 6043 is above the decocting pot, and the extending end extends obliquely upward.

[0031] In a further embodiment, the flipping arm 6042 is U-shaped, and the anti-detachment claw 6043 is a plate-like structure protruding and extending from within the U-shaped opening. The anti-detachment claw 6043 extends in the rotating direction of the flipping arm 6042 and then protrudes and extends towards the U-shaped opening.

[0032] Specifically, the flipping arm 6042 includes a connecting rod 60421 rotatably connected to a bracket 6045 and a claw 6044 at its end. The anti-detachment claw 6043 is arranged on the claw 6044. The support arm 60421 is U-shaped. The anti-detachment claw 6043 extends a certain distance along the rotating direction from the support arm 60421, and the extending distance is the distance from the position of the support arm 60421 corresponding to the decocting pot to the opening of the decocting pot, and then extends horizontally a certain distance towards the U-shaped opening until it reaches the opening of the inner support assembly 120. The extending manner can be arc-shaped extension or straight extension.

[0033] In a further embodiment, the anti-detachment claw 6043 is a plate-like structure protruding and extending from the bottom arm opening of the U-shaped opening of the flipping arm 6042.

[0034] Specifically, the support arm 60421 is formed by connecting two side arms and a bottom arm of the support arm 60421 to form a U-shape. The anti-detachment claw 6043 extends vertically a certain distance along the rotating direction from the bottom arm, and then extends horizontally a certain distance towards the U-shaped opening end.

[0035] In another embodiment, the anti - dropping claws 6043 are respectively arranged on the two side arms forming the U - shaped opening, and protrude and extend into the U - shaped opening from the side arms.

[0036] Specifically, there are two anti - dropping claws 6043, which are symmetrically arranged at the ends of the two side arms near the U - shaped opening. The anti - dropping claws 6043 vertically extend along the rotation direction from one side of the U - shaped side arm near the opening of the decocting pot, and after extending a certain distance, they horizontally extend towards the U - shaped opening, that is, the opening of the inner support assembly 120 of the decocting pot, so that the horizontally extending end of the anti - dropping claws 6043 is arranged with a gap or in contact with the inner support assembly 120. The anti - dropping claws 6043 extending on the side arms prevent the inner support assembly 120 of the decocting pot from falling during the flipping process.

[0037] In a further embodiment, a section of the anti - dropping claws 6043 at the opening of the inner support assembly 120 extends to the opening of the decocting pot on the side away from the flipping arm 6042.

[0038] Specifically, the anti - dropping claws 6043 extend to one end of the opening of the inner support assembly 120 away from the U - shaped inner arm of the flipping arm 6042, so that the anti - dropping claws 6043 cover the opening of the inner support assembly 120, more firmly preventing the inner support assembly 120 from falling during the flipping process.

[0039] In a further embodiment, a gasket is provided on the side of the anti - dropping claws 6043 facing the opening of the decocting pot. In a preferred embodiment, the gasket is made of an elastic material. There is a certain gap between the inner support assembly 120 and the anti - dropping claws 6043. During the flipping process of the decocting pot, the inner support assembly 120 will move towards the anti - dropping claws 6043 under the influence of its own weight, and a certain collision will occur during this process. The gasket provides a certain buffer for the sliding of the inner support assembly 120, avoiding damage to the decocting pot and / or the anti - dropping claws 6043 caused by the collision and affecting normal use.

[0040] In a further embodiment, a flipping motor 6041 is arranged on the bracket 6045. The flipping motor 6041 is connected to the flipping arm 6042 through a rotating shaft. One side of the flipping arm 6042 is provided with anti - dropping claws 6043 for preventing the inner support assembly 120 of the decocting pot from falling during the flipping process, and a claw 6044 for gripping and flipping the outer pot 110 is arranged at the end of the flipping arm 6042.

[0041] Specifically, two mounting brackets 60451 are symmetrically provided on the bracket 6045. The rotating shaft 60411 is rotatably connected between the two mounting brackets 60451. One side of the mounting bracket 60451 away from the rotating shaft is subjected to a driving device for driving the rotating shaft 60411. The driving device can be a flipping motor 6041 or other existing achievable driving methods. Here, the flipping motor 6041 is taken as an example. The rotating shaft of the flipping motor 6041 is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft that rotates synchronously. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating shaft and drives the connecting rod to rotate synchronously. The connecting rod is connected to the flipping arm 6042 and drives the flipping arm 6042 to rotate along the rotating shaft of the flipping motor 6041. During the flipping process, it is clamped on the outer periphery of the decocting pot. On one side of the flipping arm 6042 along the axial opening direction of the decocting pot, an anti-detachment claw 6043 is provided. During the flipping process, the anti-detachment claw 6043 is located on the opening side of the inner support assembly 120 to prevent the inner support assembly 120 from falling out of the outer pot 110.

[0042] In a further embodiment, the anti-detachment claw 6043 is connected to a rotating device 60431. The rotating device 60431 drives the anti-detachment claw 6043 to rotate. The anti-detachment claw 6043 is also provided with an adjustment hole 60432 for adjusting the height of the anti-detachment claw 6043.

[0043] Specifically, the rotating device 60431 is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the U-shaped opening of the flipping arm 6042. The rotating shaft of the rotating device 60431 is connected to a fixing plate. The anti-detachment claw 6043 is detachably connected to the fixing plate. The anti-detachment claw 6043 includes a flat plate and a bent and extended hook head. A number of adjustment holes 60432 are provided on the flat plate and extend straight along the direction of the hook head. The anti-detachment claw 6043 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate by a detachable connecting member passing through the adjustment holes 60432, and the height of the hook head is adjusted according to the height of the decocting pot 100.

[0044] In this embodiment, the decocting pot is moved to the first cleaning carrier 601 along the direction of the cleaning conveyor line. A circulating water tank 6011 for cleaning the decocting pot is connected to the bottom of the first cleaning carrier 601. The cleaned water flows back to the circulating water tank 6011 through a water pipe, enabling the water in the circulating water tank 6011 to be recycled. A first spraying device 6012 and a first support rod 6013 that can move longitudinally are provided in the first cleaning carrier 601. The first support rod 6013 passes through the through-hole of the bottom plate 124 of the inner support assembly 120, jacking up the outer pot 110 so that there is a certain distance between the outer pot 110 and the bottom plate 124 of the inner support assembly 120. The first spraying device 6012 passes through the washing hole in the middle of the inner support assembly 120 and sprays and flushes the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120 close to the inner wall of the bottom of the outer pot 110. The end of the first support rod 6013 extending into the decocting pot is also provided with a water outlet, and the decocting pot is better flushed through the water outlet of the first support rod 6013.

[0045] Specifically, the water outlet of the first cleaning carrier 601 is connected to the upper end of the circulating water tank 6011 through a water pipe, and the water inlet is connected to the lower end of the circulating water tank 6011 through a water pipe. The first support rod 6013 is arranged to be liftable in or at the bottom of the first cleaning carrier 601 through a lifting motor or other existing lifting devices. During the lifting process, the first support rod 6013 passes through the bottom plate 124 of the inner support assembly 120 and abuts against the inner bottom wall of the outer pot 110, supporting the outer pot 110 to move upward so that there is a certain distance between the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120. The first inner spraying device 6012 is located between the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120 to flush the decocting pot. In a preferred embodiment, spray nozzles are also provided at a position near the end of the first support rod 6013 to cooperate with the first inner spraying device 6012 to clean the inside of the decocting pot, cleaning areas that are not easily cleaned or have poor cleaning effects by the first inner spraying device 6012, making the washing of the decocting pot cleaner.

[0046] In a further embodiment, a first outer spraying device 6014 that can rotate is provided in the first cleaning carrier 601 for cleaning the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110.

[0047] Specifically, a first outer spraying device 6014 that can rotate is provided on the upper side inside the first cleaning carrier 601, and its rotation axis is coaxially arranged with the decocting pot in the first cleaning carrier 601. The first outer spraying device 6014 extends a certain distance in the direction of the decocting pot and then extends horizontally. The extension distance is greater than the radius of the outer pot 110 of the decocting pot, and then extends vertically downward a certain distance. The vertical extension length is based on the height of the decocting pot. A plurality of spray holes are distributed at intervals on the vertical extension section to flush the outer wall of the outer periphery of the decocting pot.

[0048] In this implementation, a second cleaning carrier 602 is arranged on one side of the first cleaning carrier 601 along the direction of the cleaning conveyor line. The water outlet of the second cleaning carrier 602 is communicated with the circulation water tank 6011, and the water inlet is communicated with the cleaning water tank 6023. It is rinsed with purified water, and the water after washing flows into the circulation water tank 6011 through the water outlet. When the water in the circulation water tank 6011 is full, it overflows, and the water after washing in the second cleaning carrier 602 dilutes the sewage in the circulation water tank 6011 to keep it clean within a certain limit. A second inner spraying device 6021 and a second support rod 6022 that can move longitudinally are further arranged in the second cleaning carrier 602. The second support rod 6022 passes through the inner support assembly 120 to lift the outer pot 110, so that the second inner spraying device 6021 passes through the inner support assembly 120 and is between the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120 to wash the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120.

[0049] Specifically, a second inner spraying device 6021 and a second support rod 6022 that can move longitudinally are arranged in the second cleaning carrier 602. The water inlet of the second inner spraying device 6021 is communicated with the cleaning water tank 6023 to provide clean washing water. The second support rod 6022 passes through the bottom plate 124 of the inner support assembly 120 near the outer periphery of the inner support assembly 120 to lift the outer pot 110. The second inner spraying device 6021 passes through the through hole in the middle of the inner support assembly 120 and is between the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120 to wash the inner bottom of the outer pot 110 and the bottom plate 124 of the inner support assembly 120. In the washing state, a spraying port is arranged at one end of the second support rod 6022 that abuts against the inner bottom of the outer pot 110 to wash the inner wall of the outer pot 110 near the corner, and at the same time, the outer periphery of the bottom plate 124 of the inner support assembly 120 is washed. Through the cooperation of the second inner spraying device 6021 and the second support rod 6022, the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120 are fully washed, and the waste water after washing flows into the water tank 6011. The water tank 6011 is provided with an overflow port. When the water in the water tank 6011 reaches the overflow port and continues to flow in, the water in the water tank 6011 is discharged through the overflow port and communicated with the sewer. The water after washing in the second cleaning carrier 602 is cleaner than the water in the water tank 6011. The washing water of the second cleaning carrier 602 neutralizes the water in the water tank 6011 to ensure a certain cleanliness of the water in the water tank 6011, reusing the washing water, saving water while ensuring that the decocting pot is cleaned.

[0050] In a further implementation, a second outer spraying device 6024 that can rotate is arranged in the second cleaning carrier 602 for washing the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110.

[0051] Specifically, a second outer spray device 6024 is rotatably provided on the upper side inside the second cleaning carrier 602. Its rotation axis is coaxially arranged with the decocting pot inside the second cleaning carrier 602. The second outer spray device 6024 extends a certain distance in the direction of the decocting pot and then extends horizontally. The extension distance is greater than the radius of the outer pot 110 of the decocting pot, and then extends vertically downward a certain distance. The vertical extension length is based on the height of the decocting pot. A plurality of spray holes are distributed at intervals on the vertical extension end to wash the outer wall of the periphery of the decocting pot.

[0052] In this embodiment, a third cleaning carrier 603 is arranged on one side of the second cleaning carrier 602 along the cleaning conveyor line. A drying device is provided inside the third cleaning carrier 603 to dry the decocting pot. After the decocting pot is washed twice, water droplets will hang on the inner wall of the decocting pot. The drying device dries the remaining water droplets in the decocting pot to prevent bacteria from being produced due to water accumulation in the decocting pot and contaminating the medicinal liquid during the next decocting.

[0053] Specifically, an inner air-drying device 6031 and a third support rod 6033 that can move longitudinally are arranged inside the third cleaning carrier 603. The third support rod 6033 passes through the bottom plate 124 of the inner support assembly 120 to lift the outer pot 110 a certain distance, so that there is a certain interval between the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120. The inner air-drying device 6031 is located in the interval to air-dry the inside of the decocting pot. An outer air-drying device 6032 is rotatably provided inside the third cleaning carrier 603. Its rotation axis is coaxially arranged with the decocting pot inside the third cleaning carrier 603. The outer air-drying device 6032 extends a certain distance in the direction of the decocting pot. The extension length is based on the height of the decocting pot, then extends horizontally a certain distance. The extension distance is greater than the radius of the outer pot 110 of the decocting pot, and then extends vertically downward a certain distance. The vertical extension length is based on the height of the decocting pot. A plurality of air-drying holes are distributed at intervals on the vertical extension section to air-dry the outer wall of the decocting pot.

[0054] In this embodiment, a second flipping device 604 is arranged along the cleaning conveyor line to flip the decocting pot to a state with the opening facing upward. There is a decocting pot conveyor line on the other side of the flipping device 604, which is convenient for placing the medicine bag again and adding water for the second round of automatic decocting, eliminating the need for manual flipping. The anti-detachment claws 6043 of the flipping device 604 are arranged on one side of the flipping arm 6042 along the reverse rotation direction.

[0055] Specifically, after the decocting pot is washed and dried, it moves on the cleaning conveyor line with the opening facing downwards. The upper end surface of the inner support assembly 120 and the surface of the anti-detachment claw 6043 facing the side of the flipping arm 6042 are at the same height, so that the decocting pot directly moves onto the anti-detachment claw 6043 of the flipping device 604 on the cleaning conveyor line. The anti-detachment claw 6043 and the clamping claw 6044 cooperate, and under the action of the flipping motor 6041, the decocting pot is flipped onto the decocting pot conveyor line for another round of traditional Chinese medicine decoction.

[0056] In this embodiment, the height of the anti-detachment claw 6043 of the first flipping device 604 corresponds to the top wall on the opening side of the inner support assembly 120 of the decocting pot, and the convex rib of the outer pot 110 corresponds to the position of the clamping claw 6044. When the decocting pot is transported to the flipping device 604 on the decocting pot conveyor line, there is a certain gap between the top wall of the inner support assembly 120 and the side of the anti-detachment claw 6043 facing the clamping claw 6044, and the convex rib of the outer pot 110 is on the clamping claw 6044.

[0057] Specifically, the clamping claw 6044 is arranged on the flipping arm 6042. The distance between the U-shaped openings of the flipping arm 6042 is the same as or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the outer pot 110. Clamping claws 6044 are respectively arranged on the inner walls of the three sides of the U-shaped opening. The clamping claw 6044 is arc-shaped and is correspondingly provided with a clamping groove in the middle. When the decocting pot moves to the position of the flipping device 604, the convex rib of the outer pot 110 is exactly in the clamping groove, and there is a certain gap between the top wall of the inner support assembly 120 and the bottom of the anti-detachment claw 6043. The flipping device 604 flips, and the clamping claw 6044 prevents the outer pot 110 from falling during the rotation process, and the anti-detachment claw 6043 prevents the inner support assembly 120 from falling during the rotation process. In another embodiment, when the decocting pot moves to the position of the flipping device 604, the convex rib of the outer pot 110 is exactly above the clamping claw 6044. Through the cooperation of the anti-detachment claw 6043 and the clamping claw 6044, it is avoided that the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120 fall during the rotation process. In still another embodiment, the distance between the clamping claws 6044 is greater than the outer diameter of the outer pot 110. A clamping claw cylinder 6047 is arranged on the outer side of the flipping arm 6042 to control the movement of the two clamping claws 6044 at the U-shaped opening end. When the decocting pot moves to the position of the flipping device 604, the clamping claw cylinder 6047 pushes the clamping claw 6044 to move towards the decocting pot and clamp at the convex rib of the outer pot 110. The convex rib is in the clamping groove or on the upper side of the clamping claw 6044. Through the cooperation of the clamping claw 6044 and the anti-detachment claw 6043, the decocting pot is flipped onto the cleaning conveyor line, and the clamping claw 6044 is controlled to disengage from the outer pot 110, avoiding the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120 from falling during the rotation process. In the above embodiments, the clamping claw 6044 is made of an elastic material to avoid damaging the outer pot 110 during the clamping process.

[0058] In this embodiment, feet 6046 are installed at the bottom end of the bracket 6045. By providing the feet 6046, it can be avoided that during long-term use, the bottom of the bracket 6045 is damaged by friction, resulting in the conveying line being unable to maintain a horizontal state. At the same time, during the maintenance process of the conveying line, the feet 6046 can be adjusted to ensure the horizontality of the conveying line.

[0059] As Figures 11 to 15 shown, the present invention provides a decocting device 100, which includes: an outer pot 110 and an inner support assembly 120. The inner support assembly 120 includes a tray 121, on which a medicine bag feeding port 1211 is provided; a bottom plate 124 for supporting the medicine bag; at least two connecting parts 122-1, arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction, connecting the tray 121 and the bottom plate 124.

[0060] The inner support assembly 120 for supporting the medicine bag is placed in the outer pot 110, and a limiting structure 111-1 is arranged on the inner wall of the outer pot 110; The limiting structure 111-1 cooperates with the inner support assembly 120 to limit the rotation of the inner support assembly 120 in the outer pot 110.

[0061] In the embodiment of the present invention, through the cooperation of the limiting structure 111-1 and the inner support assembly 120, the rotation of the inner support assembly 120 in the outer pot 110 can be restricted, so that the inner support assembly 110 and the medicine bag on the inner support assembly 110 can maintain a relatively stable position in the outer pot 110 during the decocting process, especially in the case of boiling or stirring of the medicinal liquid, which can avoid the occurrence of overflow of the medicinal liquid or uneven heating, and improve the decocting effect.

[0062] The inner wall of the outer pot 110 can be the inner bottom wall and / or the inner peripheral wall of the outer pot 110, and the limiting structure 111-1 is arranged on the inner bottom wall and / or the inner peripheral wall of the outer pot 110; the limiting structure 111-1 can be structures such as protrusions, grooves, and claws, etc.; for example, the claws directly clamp on the peripheral wall of the inner support assembly.

[0063] The outer pot 110 is the main body part of the entire decocting device 100. The main function of the outer pot 110 is to hold the medicinal liquid required during the decocting process, and it needs to be made of materials with high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, such as stainless steel or ceramics, etc., to ensure that it can stably withstand high temperatures and maintain the purity of the medicinal liquid during the decocting process. In addition, the heat preservation performance of the outer pot 110 should also be considered to reduce heat dissipation during the decocting process and improve the decocting efficiency.

[0064] The pallet 121 of the inner support assembly 120 is erected at the outer pot feeding port 110a, realizing the stable placement of the inner support assembly 120 inside the outer pot 110. This not only facilitates the feeding and removal of the medicine bag but also avoids possible wear or contamination caused by the direct contact between the inner support assembly 120 and the bottom of the outer pot 110. Specifically, the pallet 121 is annular, horizontally extending a certain length from the inner circumference to the outer circumference, and the inner circumference of the pallet 121 encloses the medicine bag feeding port 1211; The part of the pallet 121 that extends from the position connected to the connecting part 122-1 to the outer circumference forms a supporting part 121a, and the supporting part 121a is erected at the outer pot feeding port 110a, realizing the erection of the pallet 121 on the outer pot 110.

[0065] Specifically, reinforcing ribs 113 are provided at the outer pot feeding port 110a, and the reinforcing ribs 113 are arranged annularly around the outer pot feeding port 110a; the pallet 121 is erected on the reinforcing ribs 113; In this embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 113 are provided at the outer pot feeding port 110a, and the reinforcing ribs 113 are arranged around the outer pot feeding port 110a in an annular manner. The main purpose is to enhance the structural strength of this area of the outer pot 110. Since the outer pot feeding port 110a is an area that is often subjected to internal and external forces, such as the placement and removal of the inner support assembly 120 and the feeding of the medicine bag, the addition of the reinforcing ribs 113 can effectively prevent the outer pot feeding port 110a from deforming or breaking due to long-term use or improper operation, thereby extending the service life of the outer pot 110. As a preferred solution, the reinforcing ribs 113 are annular reinforcing ribs 113 arranged in a circle around the outer pot feeding port 110a.

[0066] Specifically, the pallet 121 is erected on the reinforcing ribs 113, which can provide stable support for the pallet 121 and ensure the accurate position of the inner support assembly 120 inside the outer pot 110. The annular structure of the reinforcing ribs 113 provides a flat and firm placement platform for the pallet 121, enabling the pallet 121 to firmly support the inner support assembly 120 and the medicine bag thereon, preventing shaking or tilting during the decocting process.

[0067] As a preferred solution, the outer edge of the pallet 121 protrudes from the reinforcing ribs 113. The outer edge of the pallet 121 is designed to protrude from the reinforcing ribs 113, which not only increases the contact area between the pallet 121 and the reinforcing ribs 113, thereby improving the placement stability of the pallet 121, but also provides a certain guiding effect for the placement and removal of the inner support assembly 120, enabling users to complete these operations more easily.

[0068] In the embodiment of the present invention, the inner support assembly 120 is provided with at least two connecting parts 122-1 that are circumferentially spaced apart; The limiting structure 111-1 and the connecting portion 122-1 cooperate to limit the rotation of the inner support assembly 120 within the outer pot 110.

[0069] In an embodiment of the present invention, the limiting structure 111-1 and the connecting portion 122-1 cooperate to limit the rotation of the inner support assembly 120, and the cooperation manner therebetween is a snap-fit between the limiting structure 111-1 and the connecting portion 122-1; The specific manner of the snap-fit is as follows: The connecting portion 122-1 is a vertically extending connecting rod 122; Method 1: The connecting rod 122 is provided with a protrusion or a groove, and the limiting structure 111-1 is a groove provided on the inner peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 for the protrusion on the connecting rod 122 to snap into or a protrusion that snaps into the groove on the connecting rod 122; Method 2: The limiting structure 111-1 is at least two protrusions 111 provided on the inner peripheral wall of the outer pot 110; The two protrusions 111 snap into between the two connecting rods 122, or the two connecting rods 122 snap into between the two protrusions 111.

[0070] Specifically, the setting of the protrusions 111 on the inner peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 needs to match the shape and size of the connecting rod 122. The shape of the protrusions 111 can be circular, square or other shapes suitable for the connecting rod 122 to limit the rotation of the inner support assembly 120 within the outer pot 110.

[0071] When the inner support assembly 120 is placed within the outer pot 110, the connecting rod 122 will come into contact with the protrusions 111. The two protrusions 111 snap into between the two connecting rods 122, or the two connecting rods 122 snap into between the two protrusions 111, so that the inner support assembly 120 can maintain a relatively stable position during the decocting process through physical restriction.

[0072] The number and position of the connecting rods 122 should correspond one-to-one with the protrusions 111 on the outer pot 110, so that during the decocting process, the connecting rods 122 can cooperate with the protrusions 111 to limit the rotation of the inner support assembly 120.

[0073] Specifically, four protrusions 111 are provided on the inner peripheral wall of the outer pot 110, with every two protrusions 111 as a group; the inner support assembly 120 is provided with four connecting rods 122, with every two connecting rods 122 as a group. The two protrusions 111 cooperate with the two connecting rods 122 to limit the rotation of the inner support assembly 120 within the outer pot. Specifically, when the inner support assembly 120 is placed within the outer pot 110, the two protrusions 111 snap into between the two connecting rods 122 to limit the rotation of the inner support assembly 120 within the outer pot 110.

[0074] In an embodiment of the present invention, a positioning structure 112-1 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 below the limiting structure 111-1; When transporting the decocting device 100, the transporting component clamps the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 at the lower part of the positioning structure 112-1.

[0075] In an embodiment of the present invention, by providing the positioning structure, the transporting component can accurately and stably clamp the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110, preventing accidents such as slipping or tipping over during transportation.

[0076] Further, the positioning structure 112-1 includes a rib 112 protruding from the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110, coaxial with the outer pot 110 and in a ring shape; a rib 112 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110, and when transporting the decocting device 100, the transporting component clamps the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 at the lower part of the rib 112.

[0077] In an embodiment of the present invention, the shape and size of the rib 112 can ensure that it will not protrude too much to increase the volume and weight of the outer pot 110, while providing sufficient stability for the transporting component when clamping the decocting device 100.

[0078] Specifically, when transporting the decocting device 100, transporting components such as a trolley and a gripper will clamp the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 at the lower part of the rib 112. Due to the design of the rib 112, the transporting component can more stably clamp the outer pot 110, preventing accidents such as slipping or tipping over during transportation.

[0079] Further, the positioning structure includes at least two ribs 112 arranged at intervals, and when transporting the decocting device 100, the transporting component clamps the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 between the two ribs 112.

[0080] To further enhance the stability and safety of the decocting device 100 during transportation, at least two ribs 112 are provided on the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110, and the at least two ribs 112 are arranged at intervals in the axial direction of the outer pot 110, and the interval distance at least meets the clamping of the transporting component.

[0081] Specifically, when transporting the decocting device 100, transporting components such as a trolley and a gripper will clamp the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 between the two ribs 112. Due to the presence of the two ribs 112, the transporting component can more firmly clamp the outer pot 110, preventing shaking or slipping during transportation.

[0082] In an embodiment of the present invention, a carrier 130 is provided at the bottom of the outer pot 110, and the movement of the decocting device 100 on the conveyor line of the automatic decocting system is realized through the carrier 130.

[0083] Furthermore, the carrier 130 includes: a support plate 131, which is fixedly connected to the outer pot 110; a conveying module 132, which is wrapped around the outer periphery of the support plate 131 and is detachably connected to the support plate 131; In this embodiment, to improve the automation degree and moving convenience of the decocting device 100, a carrier 130 is provided at the bottom of the outer pot 110. The design of the carrier 130 should consider factors such as compatibility with the conveyor line, load-bearing capacity, and stability.

[0084] The carrier 130 is mainly composed of two parts: a support plate 131 and a conveying module 132. The support plate 131 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer pot 110, providing stable support for the entire decocting device 100; the conveying module 132 is wrapped around the outer periphery of the support plate 131 and is detachably connected to the support plate 131, enabling the conveying module 132 to be replaced or adjusted according to different types of conveyor lines, improving the flexibility and adaptability of the decocting device 100.

[0085] As a preferred solution, the support plate 131 and the outer pot 110 are fixedly joined together by welding. Welding connection has the advantages of high strength, good sealing performance, and firm connection, etc., which can ensure that there is no relative displacement or loosening between the support plate 131 and the outer pot 110 during the movement of the decocting device 100, and at the same time simplifies the installation process and improves work efficiency.

[0086] Specifically, the support plate 131 is a square sheet metal structure, and fixing parts 1311 are provided at its edges; the fixing parts 1311 are arranged at the edges of the four sides of the support plate 131. When it is necessary to fix the outer pot 110 of the decocting device 100, the fixing device cooperates with the fixing parts 1311 to achieve the fixing function.

[0087] When the outer pot 110, the support plate 131, and the supporting components arranged below the support plate 131 are integrally flipped, to prevent the outer pot 110 and the support plate 131 from moving on the supporting components, the outer pot 110 and the support plate 131 are fixed by the fixing device. For example, the fixing device is a cylinder, and the end of the cylinder rod acts on the top surface of the abutting part 1311a, so that the outer pot 110 and the support plate 131 remain stationary on the supporting components.

[0088] The conveying module 132 wrapped around the outside of the support plate 131 is connected by four straight rods 1321 inserted end to end. Grooves are provided on the straight rods 1321 to reduce the overall weight of the transportation module. The support plate 131 and the conveying module 132 are assembled into a square carrier 130 with a size of 400 cm * 400 cm to ensure the stability during the transfer of the decocting device 100 and the adaptability to the conveyor belt.

[0089] Such asFigures 11 to 15 As shown in Figures 11 to 15 , the present invention provides a decocting device, including: the outer pot in Embodiment 1 and the inner support assembly 120 placed inside the outer pot; The inner support assembly 120 includes: A tray 121, on which a medicine bag feeding port 1211 is provided and which is erected at the outer pot feeding port 110a; A bottom plate 124 for supporting the medicine bag, on which a liquid medicine circulation hole 124a is provided; the outer periphery of the bottom plate 124 is substantially fitted to the inner periphery of the outer pot 110; At least two connecting parts 122-1, arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction, connect the tray 121 and the bottom plate 124.

[0090] In an embodiment of the present invention, the decocting device 100 includes an outer pot 110 for containing liquid medicine and an inner support assembly 120 placed inside the housing, realizing the automation and convenience of traditional Chinese medicine decocting.

[0091] By connecting the tray 121 and the bottom plate 124 through at least two connecting parts 122-1 arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction, the liquid medicine can not only penetrate into the medicine bag through the liquid medicine circulation hole 124a, but also penetrate into the medicine bag through the gaps formed by the intervals between the two connecting parts 122-1, realizing that the liquid medicine can fully penetrate into the medicine bag, improving the decocting effect, and the interval arrangement between the two connecting parts 122-1 can reduce the use of raw materials for manufacturing the inner support assembly 120, reducing the manufacturing cost and difficulty of the inner support assembly 120.

[0092] The material of the inner support assembly 120 should have characteristics such as high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance to cope with the high temperature environment during the decocting process.

[0093] In addition to a plurality of liquid medicine circulation holes 124a being provided on the bottom plate 124, a plurality of mating through holes 124f for cleaning are also provided; A plurality of mating through holes are arranged between a plurality of liquid medicine circulation holes 124a; specifically, a plurality of mating through holes and liquid medicine circulation holes 124a cover the entire bottom plate 124. Further specifically, the number of liquid medicine circulation holes 124a is more than the number of mating through holes. There are five mating through holes, which are four first mating through holes 124f and one second mating through hole 124g respectively. The second mating through hole 124g is arranged at the center position of the bottom plate 124, and the four first mating through holes 124f surround the second mating through hole 124g. A plurality of liquid medicine circulation holes 124a basically cover the entire bottom plate 124, realizing that the liquid medicine can penetrate into the medicine bag more fully. The mating through holes are for a cleaning device 600 to pass through and clean the bottom wall of the outer pot 110 in the decocting device 100.

[0094] The medicine bag is mainly a traditional Chinese medicine bag. When the decocting device 100 decocts medicine, the medicine bag is put into the interior of the decocting device 100 through the medicine bag feeding port 1211, and the bottom plate 124 supports the medicine bag entering the interior of the decocting device 100; the liquid medicine in the outer pot 110 of the decocting device 100 penetrates into the medicine bag through the liquid medicine circulation holes 124a and the gaps formed by the two connecting parts 122-1 at intervals. In the embodiment of the present invention, at least two connecting parts 122-1 are connected between the supporting plate 121 and the bottom plate 124 at intervals in the circumferential direction.

[0095] In the embodiment of the present invention, the connecting part 122-1 serves as a bridge between the supporting plate 121 and the bottom plate 124, playing a role in stable support and connection.

[0096] At least two connecting parts 122-1 are arranged at intervals, forming a stable support framework between the supporting plate 121 and the bottom plate 124. This structure enables the inner support assembly 120 to maintain good stability and anti-deformation ability when subjected to external forces, such as the shaking of the liquid medicine; forms gaps between the two connecting parts 122-1, enabling the inner support assembly 120 to adapt to medicine bags of different shapes and sizes. The medicine bag can be placed on the bottom plate 124, and the connecting parts 122-1 will not cause obstruction to it; it is convenient for disassembly and cleaning to ensure the hygiene and safety of each decocting process; and it can maintain the shape of the medicine bag to prevent the medicinal materials from scattering.

[0097] The supporting plate 121, the bottom plate 124 and the connecting part 122-1 can be connected by means of screwing, clamping, welding, etc., which is convenient for users to disassemble and assemble according to needs.

[0098] Further, the connecting part 122-1 is a connecting rod 122 vertically extending between the supporting plate 121 and the bottom plate 124; the top and bottom ends of the connecting rod 122 are respectively connected to the bottom of the supporting plate 121 and the top of the bottom plate 124.

[0099] The design of the vertical extension of the connecting rod 122 makes the connection between the supporting plate 121 and the bottom plate 124 more direct and stable. This linear support structure can effectively resist the force in the horizontal direction, preventing the inner support assembly 120 from tilting or deforming due to the shaking of the liquid medicine during the decocting process.

[0100] The top and bottom ends of the connecting rod 122 are respectively tightly connected to the bottom of the supporting plate 121 and the top of the bottom plate 124, forming a stable support framework. This connection method ensures the effective transmission of force between the supporting plate 121 and the bottom plate 124, avoiding problems such as loosening or falling off due to insecure connection.

[0101] The bottom plate 124 can be configured into a disk-shaped structure with a higher middle part and a gradually decreasing circumference, so that when operations such as squeezing the medicine bag are performed, the liquid medicine in the medicine bag can smoothly flow into the outer pot 110; specifically, the support plate 121 is arc-shaped, the inner circumference of the support plate 121 forms a medicine bag feeding port 1211, and the bottom plate 124 is disk-shaped.

[0102] In an embodiment of the present invention, the inner peripheral edge of the medicine bag feeding port 1211 includes a plurality of first straight line segments 1211a and a plurality of first arc segments 1211b that are alternately distributed in the circumferential direction; The top end of the connecting rod 122 is connected to the bottom of the support plate 121 at the first straight line segment 1211a.

[0103] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first straight line segments 1211a form a clear boundary at the edge of the medicine bag feeding port 1211, which helps users place the medicine bag more accurately and avoid the medicine bag deviating from the medicine bag feeding port 1211. At the same time, the design of the first straight line segments 1211a also enhances the structural rigidity of the medicine bag feeding port 1211 and prevents deformation caused by external forces; The design of the second arc segment 124c makes the edge of the medicine bag feeding port 1211 smoother, reduces the friction and resistance when contacting the medicine bag, and is beneficial to the smooth input of the medicine bag. In addition, the second arc segment 124c also gives the medicine bag feeding port 1211 a certain sense of beauty, making the overall appearance of the decocting device 100 more harmonious.

[0104] Connecting the top end of the connecting rod 122 to the bottom of the support plate 121 at the first straight line segment 1211a is a reasonable choice because the straight line segment has better positioning and stability compared to the arc segment. Connecting the connecting rod 122 at these positions can ensure a more firm and reliable connection between the connecting rod 122 and the support plate 121, enabling the entire inner support assembly 120 to maintain good stability and anti-deformation ability when bearing the weight of the medicine bag and various forces during the decocting process.

[0105] Preferably, the inner peripheral edge of the medicine bag feeding port 1211 includes two relatively arranged first straight line segments 1211a and two relatively arranged first arc segments 1211b; two connecting rods 122 are connected to the support plate 121 at each first straight line segment 1211a. This design takes into account the structural strength, stability, and convenience of use. Among them, the length of the first straight line segment 1211a is less than the length of the first arc segment 1211b.

[0106] In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer peripheral edge of the bottom plate 124 includes a plurality of second straight line segments 124b corresponding to the positions of the first straight line segments 1211a and a plurality of second arc segments 124c corresponding to the positions of the first arc segments 1211b; The bottom end of the connecting rod 122 is connected to the top of the bottom plate 124 at the second straight line segment 124b.

[0107] In the embodiments of the present invention, the first straight segment 1211a and the second straight segment 124b correspond to each other in position, and this correspondence ensures that the connecting rod 122 can directly and stably connect the tray 121 and the bottom plate 124. Since the second straight segment 124b provides a clear boundary and positioning points, the connection position of the connecting rod 122 is also more accurate and reliable.

[0108] Although the first arc segment 1211b and the second arc segment 124c do not directly play a role in the connection of the connecting rod 122, the correspondence between the first arc segment 1211b and the second arc segment 124c makes the edge shapes of the bottom plate 124 and the medicine packet dropping port 1211 consistent, improving the overall aesthetic appearance and coordination.

[0109] The bottom end of the connecting rod 122 is connected to the top of the bottom plate 124 at the second straight segment 124b, further enhancing the connection strength between the tray 121 and the bottom plate 124.

[0110] Specifically, the tray 121 and the bottom plate 124 are coaxially arranged, the two first straight segments 1211a are symmetrically arranged with the center of the tray 121 as the center of symmetry, and the two second straight segments 124b are symmetrically arranged with the center of the bottom plate 124 as the center of symmetry; The connecting rods 122 connected to one first straight segment 1211a and the connecting rods 122 connected to the other first straight segment 1211a are symmetrically arranged with the center of the tray 121 as the center of symmetry.

[0111] Furthermore, the second straight segment 124b is recessed inward relative to the second arc segment 124c to form an avoidance notch 124d; Two corners 124e distributed circumferentially of the avoidance notch 124d are respectively connected with the connecting rods 122.

[0112] The said inward recess means recessing inward into the inner support assembly 120, and the avoidance notch 124d is arranged to avoid the protrusion 111 when the inner support assembly 120 is placed in the outer pot in Embodiment 1; the bottom ends of the two connecting rods 122 are connected to the two corners 124e distributed circumferentially of the avoidance notch 124d. Because the corners 124e are stress concentration areas, connecting the connecting rods 122 to the corners 124e can enhance the support capacity of these areas, enabling the entire inner support assembly 120 to maintain better stability and anti-deformation ability when bearing the weight of the medicinal liquid and various forces during the decocting process.

[0113] In the embodiments of the present invention, a clamping member 123 for clamping the medicine packet seal is provided on the tray 121 between the two connecting portions 122-1.

[0114] In an embodiment of the present invention, the main function of the clamping member 123 is to clamp and fix the medicine bag seal. Among them, clamping and fixing the end of the medicine bag seal by the clamping member 123 can ensure that the clamping force is more concentrated and effective, and avoid excessive extrusion or damage to other parts of the medicine bag.

[0115] During the decocting process, the medicine bag is usually sealed to prevent the medicinal materials from scattering or being contaminated. When the medicine bag is located on the inner support assembly 120, the clamping member 123 clamps the medicine bag seal, which can further ensure that the medicine bag is stably placed and avoid moving or tilting during the decocting process due to the boiling or stirring of the medicinal liquid.

[0116] It should be noted that the medicine bag seal can be a separately provided rope member. The medicine bag is tied with the rope member, and then the remaining end after tying is clamped on the clamping member 123 to realize the fixation of the medicine bag seal. Another option is that the seal used to seal the medicine bag can be a part of the medicine bag. This part is used to tie the medicine bag, and then the remaining end after tying is clamped on the clamping member 123 to realize the fixation of the medicine bag seal.

[0117] The clamping member 23 is provided with a clamping cavity 23a for clamping the medicine bag seal and a through hole 1231a allowing the medicine bag seal to enter the clamping cavity 123a; Specifically, the clamping member 123 includes: A housing 1231, the top of which is provided on the support plate 121, the bottom of which is suspended and provided with a downward opening, and the through hole 1231a is provided on the inner side wall of the housing 1231 facing inward; An inner core 1232, which is telescopically moved up and down relative to the opening in the housing 1231, and the side wall thereof is provided with a clamping groove 1232a with a notch facing inward. The clamping groove 1232a and the side wall of the housing 1231 provided with the through hole 1231a enclose a clamping cavity 123a; A return spring 1233, which is provided in the housing 1231, one end of which is connected to the top of the housing 1231, and the other end of which is connected to the top of the inner core 1232.

[0118] The inward direction of the through hole 1231a and the inward direction of the notch mean that the through hole 1231a faces the inside of the inner support assembly 120, the clamping groove 1232a faces the inside of the inner support assembly 120, and the inner side wall of the housing 1231 refers to the side wall of the housing facing the inside of the inner support assembly 120; Taking the medicine bag seal as a separately provided rope as an example, when the decocting device 100 decocts medicine, first put the traditional Chinese medicine materials into the medicine bag, and then tie the medicine bag tightly through the rope. The tying method is as follows: The medicine bag has an opening for putting the medicine bag, and a channel for the rope to penetrate and be pulled is provided at the opening. By pulling the rope, the opening of the medicine bag is sealed, and thus the medicine bag is tied tightly; Push the inner core 1232 upward, the return spring 1233 is compressed, so that the clamping groove 1232a of the inner core 1232 coincides with the perforation 1231a of the housing 1231. Place the end of the rope through the perforation 1231a in the clamping groove 1232a. After the placement is completed, release the force pushing the inner core 1232. The inner core 1232 is pushed by the restoring force of the return spring 1233 and returns to the initial state. At this time, the end of the rope is clamped in the clamping cavity 123a, that is, clamped between the side wall of the housing 1231 provided with the perforation 1231a and the inner core 1232, completing the clamping and fixing of the medicine bag seal.

[0119] Further, a winding member 125a for winding the medicine bag seal is provided below the clamping member 123; The winding member 125a is a winding rod 125. The winding rod 125 and the clamping member 123 are oppositely arranged between two adjacent connecting rods 122. Both ends of the winding rod 125 are connected to the two connecting rods 122 respectively; Further, the winding rod 125 is arranged at the bottom of the two connecting rods 122.

[0120] The winding rod 125 is a straight rod extending horizontally, which is convenient for winding the medicine bag seal.

[0121] Taking the medicine bag seal as a separately provided rope as an example, after the rope seals the medicine bag, the rope first passes out of the inner support assembly 120 from the inside to the outside of the lower part of the winding rod 125, and then extends upward from the bottom of the inner support assembly 120 to the clamping member 123. The end of the rope is clamped and fixed by the clamping member 123; Through the winding and clamping of the above-mentioned rope, it can be ensured that the medicine bag always adheres to the bottom plate 124 of the inner support assembly 120 during the decocting process and will not float due to the buoyancy of the water in the decocting device 100.

[0122] As a preferred solution, the medicine bag seal can be wound around the winding rod 125 for multiple turns and then extended to the clamping member 123 for clamping and fixing.

[0123] In an embodiment of the present invention, at least two connecting parts 122-1 arranged at circumferential intervals connect the pallet 121 and the bottom plate 124, so that the liquid medicine can not only penetrate into the medicine bag through the liquid medicine circulation holes 124a, but also penetrate into the medicine bag through the gaps formed by the intervals between the two connecting parts 122-1, realizing that the liquid medicine can fully penetrate into the medicine bag, improving the effect of decocting medicine, and the interval setting between the two connecting parts 122-1 can reduce the use of raw materials for manufacturing the inner support assembly 120, reducing the manufacturing cost and difficulty of the inner support assembly 120.

[0124] The material of the inner support assembly 120 should have characteristics such as high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance to cope with the high temperature environment during the decocting process.

[0125] Further, liquid medicine circulation holes 124a are provided on the bottom plate 124, so that the liquid medicine can not only penetrate into the medicine bag through the liquid medicine circulation holes 124a, but also penetrate into the medicine bag through the gaps formed by the intervals between the two connecting parts; in addition to a plurality of liquid medicine circulation holes 124a, a plurality of matching through holes for cleaning are also provided on the bottom plate 124; A plurality of matching through holes are arranged between a plurality of liquid medicine circulation holes 124a; specifically, a plurality of matching through holes and liquid medicine circulation holes 124a cover the entire bottom plate 124. Further specifically, the number of liquid medicine circulation holes 124a is more than the number of matching through holes. There are five matching through holes, and the five matching through holes are four first matching through holes 124f and one second matching through hole 124g. The second matching through hole 124g is arranged at the center position of the bottom plate 124, and the four first matching through holes 124f surround the second matching through hole 124g. A plurality of liquid medicine circulation holes 124a basically cover the entire bottom plate 124, realizing that the liquid medicine can penetrate into the medicine bag more fully. The matching through holes are for the cleaning device 600 to pass through and clean the bottom wall of the outer pot 110 of the decocting device 100.

[0126] In this implementation, a second cleaning carrier 602 is arranged on one side of the first cleaning carrier 601 along the direction of the cleaning conveyor line. The water outlet of the second cleaning carrier 602 is communicated with the circulating water tank 6011, and the water inlet is communicated with the cleaning water tank 6023. Flushing is carried out with purified water. The water after washing flows into the circulating water tank 6011 through the water outlet. When the water in the circulating water tank 6011 is full, it overflows. The water after washing in the second cleaning carrier 602 dilutes the sewage in the circulating water tank 6011, so that it remains clean within a certain limit. A second inner spraying device 6021 and a second support rod 6022 that can move longitudinally are also arranged in the second cleaning carrier 602. The second support rod 6022 enters the inner support assembly 120 through the first fitting through hole 124f on the bottom plate 124, jacks up the outer pot 110, so that there is a certain distance between the outer pot 110 and the bottom plate 124 of the inner support assembly 120. The second inner spraying device 6021 enters the inner support assembly 120 through the second fitting through hole 124g on the bottom plate 124, and sprays and flushes the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120 close to the inner wall of the bottom of the outer pot 110.

[0127] Specifically, a second inner spraying device 6021 and a second support rod 6022 that can move longitudinally are arranged in the second cleaning carrier 602. The water inlet of the second inner spraying device 6021 is communicated with the cleaning water tank 6023 to provide clean washing water. In the washing state, a spraying port is arranged at one end of the second support rod 6022 that abuts against the inner bottom of the outer pot, and it flushes the inner wall of the outer pot 110 near the corner, and at the same time flushes the outer periphery of the bottom plate 124 of the inner support assembly 120. Through the cooperation of the second inner spraying device 6021 and the second support rod 6022, the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120 are fully flushed. The waste water after flushing flows into the circulating water tank 6011. The circulating water tank 6011 is provided with an overflow port. When the water in the circulating water tank 6011 reaches the overflow port and continues to flow in, the water in the circulating water tank 6011 is discharged through the overflow port connected to the sewer. The washing water in the second cleaning carrier 602 is cleaner than the water in the circulating water tank 6011. The washing water in the second cleaning carrier 602 neutralizes the water in the circulating water tank 6011, ensuring a certain cleanliness of the water in the water tank 6011. The washing water is reused, saving water and at the same time ensuring that the decocting pot is cleaned.

[0128] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not impose any form of limitation on the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art of this patent, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, can make some changes or modifications using the technical content prompted above as equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. However, as long as it does not depart from the content of the technical solution of the present invention, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning method for a decocting pot, characterized in that: including The decocting pot conveyed from the conveying unit is turned upside down onto the cleaning conveyor line of the cleaning device; The upside-down decocting pot moves on the cleaning conveyor line and is cleaned; The upside-down decocting pot after the cleaning process is turned back to the upright position; On the cleaning conveyor line, the inner support assembly of the decocting pot is cleaned together with the outer pot.

2. The cleaning method for a decocting pot according to claim 1, wherein: During the cleaning process of the upside-down decocting pot on the cleaning conveyor line, the cleaning conveyor line moves the decocting pot to the first cleaning carrier for rinsing, moves it to the second cleaning carrier for flushing after the cleaning is completed, moves it to the third cleaning carrier for air drying after the cleaning is completed, and turns the decocting pot to the upright position and transfers it to the conveying unit for circulation after the cleaning is completed.

3. The cleaning method for a decocting pot according to claim 2, wherein: During the cleaning process after the cleaning conveyor line moves the decocting pot to the first cleaning carrier or the second cleaning carrier, the support rod of the cleaning device moves longitudinally and at least partially abuts against the decocting pot, and the spraying device of the cleaning device moves longitudinally into the decocting pot for cleaning, and the support rod returns to its original position after the cleaning is completed.

4. A cleaning method for a decocting pot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support rod of the cleaning device can move longitudinally from the lower side of the cleaning conveyor line through the upper side into the decocting pot, passes through the inner support assembly and abuts against the outer bottom wall of the decocting pot, and the spraying device of the cleaning device is located between the inner support assembly and the outer pot; Preferably, the support rod in the cleaning device moves upward, the support rod jacks up the outer pot of the decocting pot, and after jacking up the outer pot, the cleaning device starts flushing or rinsing, and the support rod and the cleaning device return to their original positions after the washing is completed.

5. A cleaning method for a decocting pot according to claim 4, characterized in that: During the process of the cleaning conveyor line moving the decocting pot to the third cleaning carrier for air drying, the air drying device moves longitudinally, moves through the conveyor line to the position inside the decocting pot, starts blowing air for drying after the air drying device reaches the position, and the air drying device starts to return to its original position after the air drying is completed.

6. A cleaning method for a decocting pot according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: During the process of the decocting pot being turned and moved between the conveying unit and the cleaning conveyor line, the clamping claws of the turning device move towards the decocting pot, and the anti-dropping claws of the turning device are used to prevent the inner support assembly from falling during the turning process, and grab the outer pot of the decocting pot to start preparing for turning.

7. A cleaning method for a decocting pot according to claim 6, characterized in that: After the decocting pot is turned upside down from the production line to the cleaning conveyor line, the clamping claws of the turning device are disengaged from the decocting pot, the cleaning conveyor line moves the decocting pot away from the turning device, and the turning device turns back to face the conveying unit.

8. A cleaning method for a decocting pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: During the process of the cleaned decocting pot being conveyed from the cleaning conveyor line to the conveying unit, the clamping claws of the turning device move towards the decocting pot, and grab the outer pot of the decocting pot to start preparing for turning.

9. A cleaning method for a decocting pot according to claim 8, characterized in that: After the decocting pot is turned to the upright position from the cleaning conveyor line to the production line, the clamping claws of the turning device are disengaged from the decocting pot and turn back to the cleaning conveyor line.

10. An automatic traditional Chinese medicine decocting production line, characterized by comprising: including the cleaning method of the decocting pot according to any one of claims 1-9 above.

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