Traditional Chinese medicine extraction and concentration equipment

Abstract

The invention provides traditional Chinese medicine extraction and concentration equipment, and mainly relates to the technical field of concentration equipment. The traditional Chinese medicine extraction and concentration equipment comprises a heating tank, a plurality of evenly-distributed supporting legs are arranged on the bottom face of the heating tank, a stirring assembly is arranged in the heating tank and used for mixing raw materials in the heating tank, and a feeding pipe is fixedly installed on the upper portion of one side of the heating tank; a steam discharge pipe is fixedly mounted on one side of the top surface of the heating tank, a steam self-circulation assembly is arranged in the heating tank, and the steam self-circulation assembly is used for circulating steam in the heating tank. The device has the beneficial effects that traditional Chinese medicine liquid in the heating tank can be distributed more uniformly through the stirring assembly, local overheating is avoided, the heating effect is improved, meanwhile, steam generated in the heating tank is recycled through the steam circulating assembly, heat carried by the steam returns to a heating system again, and the heating effect is improved. And the utilization efficiency of energy is further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention mainly relates to the technical field of concentration equipment, in particular to a Chinese medicine extraction and concentration equipment. Background Art

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), a treasure of traditional Chinese medicine, plays an irreplaceable role in disease prevention and treatment, as well as in health and wellness. TCM concentration is a critical pre-processing step in the extraction and production of TCM. The TCM extraction and concentration process requires heating, evaporation, condensation, and cooling to ultimately produce concentrated TCM. TCM extraction and concentration is a key step in the production process. Its purpose is to extract the active ingredients from the medicinal materials and concentrate them to a specific concentration to enhance efficacy, facilitate storage, and facilitate the production of preparations. An effective extraction and concentration process maximizes the retention of active ingredients in TCM, removes impurities and ineffective ingredients, and thus ensures the quality stability and efficacy reliability of TCM preparations.

[0003] However, conventional concentration tanks cannot conduct heat evenly during the heating process, resulting in localized overheating and uneven heating of the entire vessel. This not only affects the efficiency of drug concentration but also easily causes the drug solution to burn, affecting its quality. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a Chinese medicine extraction and concentration device to address the problems raised in the above background technology. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a Chinese medicine extraction and concentration device, which is implemented through the following technical solutions: A Chinese medicine extraction and concentration device includes a heating tank, the bottom surface of the heating tank is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed support legs, a stirring assembly is provided in the heating tank, the stirring assembly is used to mix the raw materials inside the heating tank, a feed pipe is fixedly installed on the upper part of one side of the heating tank, a steam exhaust pipe is fixedly installed on one side of the top surface of the heating tank, a steam self-circulation assembly is provided in the heating tank, and the steam self-circulation assembly is used to circulate the steam in the heating tank. Furthermore, the stirring assembly includes: A stirring motor, wherein the stirring motor is fixedly mounted at the center of the top surface of the heating tank, and the output shaft of the stirring motor vertically passes through the top of the heating tank and is connected to its bearing; A stirring rod is fixedly mounted on the output end of the stirring motor and is vertically arranged in the heating tank; Stirring blades, a plurality of stirring blades are fixedly installed at the lower end of the stirring rod; The steam self-circulation component is arranged on the upper part of the stirring rod.

[0005] Furthermore, the steam self-circulation component includes a guide plate, which is fixedly installed on the upper part of the inner wall of the heating tank. The top surface of the guide plate is provided with a number of evenly distributed inclined grooves, which pass through the guide plate. The stirring rod vertically passes through the center of the top surface of the guide plate and is rotatably connected to it. A circulation fan is fixedly installed on the stirring rod, and the circulation fan is located above the guide plate.

[0006] Furthermore, a vertical cylinder is mounted on the stirring rod, and the vertical cylinder is fixedly connected to the stirring rod through a plurality of connecting rods. The vertical cylinder is located above the stirring blades.

[0007] Furthermore, a spiral guide vane is fixedly installed inside the vertical cylinder.

[0008] Furthermore, an axial seal is provided at the connection between the stirring motor and the heating tank.

[0009] Furthermore, a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the heating tank, and a discharge valve is installed on the discharge port, and the discharge valve is used to control the discharge of the concentrated material in the heating tank.

[0010] Furthermore, a heat-insulating layer is provided on the outside of the heating tank.

[0011] 1. During the Chinese medicine extraction and concentration process, the stirring component continuously and evenly stirs the raw materials in the heating tank. This stirring method can break the aggregation state between the raw material particles and make the raw materials fully contact with the heating medium. The raw materials in different parts can be heated evenly, allowing the active ingredients in the raw materials to be more fully dissolved at an appropriate temperature. At the same time, the steam self-circulation component further promotes the heating and evaporation effect of the raw materials by reasonably guiding the steam circulation. The uniform heating and steam circulation can also prevent the decomposition of some active ingredients caused by uneven temperature, thereby significantly increasing the content of active ingredients in the Chinese medicine extraction and concentration products, improving the purity of the products, and providing a strong guarantee for the production of high-quality Chinese medicine products.

[0012] 2. Through its ingenious structural design and operating principle, this equipment effectively reduces the production cost of traditional Chinese medicine extraction and concentration. The proper stirring of the stirring assembly ensures more uniform heating, reducing energy waste caused by localized overheating or overcooling. Compared to traditional equipment, this equipment can save a significant amount of heating energy while achieving the same concentration effect. The steam self-circulating assembly recycles the steam generated in the heating tank, returning the heat carried by the steam to the heating system, further improving energy efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the vertical tube of the present invention; Figure 3It is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the vertical cylinder of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the vertical tube of the present invention.

[0014] The numbers shown in the accompanying drawings are: 10, heating tank; 101, supporting leg; 102, feed pipe; 103, steam discharge pipe; 104, discharge port; 105, discharge valve; 20, stirring assembly; 201, stirring motor; 202, stirring rod; 203, stirring fan blade; 30, steam self-circulation assembly; 301, guide plate; 302, chute; 303, circulation fan; 40, vertical cylinder; 401, spiral guide vane. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are intended only to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, it should be understood that after reading the contents of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make various changes or modifications to the present invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the present application.

[0016] Example: A Chinese medicine extraction and concentration device like Figure 1-4 As shown, a Chinese medicine extraction and concentration device, its specific structure includes: The heating tank 10 has a bottom surface provided with a plurality of evenly distributed supporting legs 101, and a jacket is provided on the outside of the heating tank 10, which is a layer of cavity structure wrapped around the outside of the tank body. When in use, high-temperature steam is introduced into the jacket through a steam pipe, and the steam transfers heat to the material in the tank during the flow process, thereby achieving a heating effect on the material in the heating tank 10. It is characterized in that: a stirring component 20 is provided in the heating tank 10, and the stirring component 20 is used to mix the raw materials inside the heating tank 10. A feed pipe 102 is fixedly installed on the upper part of one side of the heating tank 10, and a steam exhaust pipe 103 is fixedly installed on one side of the top surface of the heating tank 10. A steam self-circulation component 30 is provided in the heating tank 10, and the steam self-circulation component 30 is used to circulate the steam in the heating tank 10. The above works as follows: When the Chinese medicine extraction and concentration equipment is working, the Chinese medicine raw materials enter the heating tank 10 through the feed pipe 102, and the stirring component 20 starts to operate to fully stir the raw materials in the heating tank 10 to make the raw materials mixed evenly, while promoting heat transfer, improving the heating effect, and accelerating the evaporation of water in the raw materials.

[0017] During the heating process, steam is generated in the heating tank 10, and the steam self-circulation component 30 takes effect. A part of the steam flows back to the bottom and contacts the liquid surface, keeping the liquid surface at a high temperature and further promoting water evaporation; the other part of the steam is extracted through the steam exhaust pipe 103 to avoid excessive pressure in the heating tank 10; the stirring of the stirring component 20 can mix the raw materials evenly, and the heat can be quickly and evenly transferred to all parts of the raw materials, accelerating water evaporation. At the same time, the steam self-circulation component 30 utilizes heat through steam circulation to further promote water evaporation, greatly shortening the time for extraction and concentration of traditional Chinese medicine and improving production efficiency.

[0018] The stirring assembly 20 includes: A stirring motor 201, the stirring motor 201 is electrically connected to a power source, the stirring motor 201 is fixedly mounted at the center of the top surface of the heating tank 10, and the output shaft of the stirring motor 201 vertically passes through the top of the heating tank 10 and is connected to its bearing; A stirring rod 202 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the stirring motor 201 and is vertically arranged in the heating tank 10; Stirring blades 203, a plurality of stirring blades 203 are fixedly mounted on the lower end of the stirring rod 202; The steam self-circulation component 30 is arranged on the upper part of the stirring rod 202.

[0019] During operation, the power supply of the stirring motor 201 is turned on, so that the output shaft of the stirring motor 201 drives the stirring rod 202 connected thereto to rotate synchronously, thereby causing the stirring rod 202 to drive the stirring fan blades 203 connected thereto to rotate, and the stirring fan blades 203 are used to stir the material in the heating tank 10, thereby improving the heating effect and promoting rapid evaporation of water. At the same time, the stirring rod 202 drives the steam self-circulation component 30 to work, so that the steam generated in the heating tank 10 can circulate therein, which can not only increase the thermal insulation effect of the device, but also promote the evaporation of water through the heat of the steam, thereby improving the concentration efficiency of the device.

[0020] The steam self-circulation component 30 includes a guide plate 301, and the guide plate 301 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the inner wall of the heating tank 10. The top surface of the guide plate 301 is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed inclined grooves 302, and the inclined grooves 302 pass through the guide plate 301. The stirring rod 202 vertically passes through the center of the top surface of the guide plate 301 and is rotatably connected to it. A circulation fan 303 is fixedly installed on the stirring rod 202, and the circulation fan 303 is located above the guide plate 301. The feed pipe 102 is located below the guide plate 301. When the stirring rod 202 rotates, the circulating fan 303 connected to it is driven to rotate synchronously. When the circulating fan 303 rotates, a high-pressure area is generated below it, thereby squeezing a portion of the steam through the inclined groove 302 on the guide plate 301 and flowing back to the bottom of the guide plate 301 to contact the liquid surface, which can maintain the high temperature state of the liquid surface and promote the evaporation of water. A portion of the steam is extracted through the steam exhaust pipe 103 to avoid excessive pressure in the heating tank 10.

[0021] The stirring rod 202 is provided with a vertical cylinder 40, which is fixedly connected to the stirring rod 202 via several connecting rods. Several evenly distributed connecting rods are fixedly installed in the middle of the inner wall of the vertical cylinder 40, and one end of each connecting rod is fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the stirring rod 202. The vertical cylinder 40 is located above the stirring blades 203. When the stirring blades 203 rotate to stir the raw materials inside the heating tank 10, a low-pressure area is formed below the stirring blades 203, so that the raw materials in the heating tank 10 can continuously flow downward from the upper part of the vertical cylinder 40 and circulate continuously, further promoting the uniformity of the raw materials dispersion.

[0022] A spiral guide plate 401 is fixedly installed inside the vertical cylinder 40. The vertical cylinder 40 can drive the spiral guide plate 401 to rotate synchronously during the rotation process, further promoting the circulation of the material in the heating tank 10 in the vertical cylinder 40.

[0023] An axial seal is provided at the connection between the stirring motor 201 and the heating tank 10 .

[0024] A discharge port 104 is provided at the bottom of the heating tank 10 , and a discharge valve 105 is installed on the discharge port 104 . The discharge valve 105 is used to control the discharge of the concentrated material in the heating tank 10 .

[0025] The outer side of the heating tank 10 is provided with a heat-insulating layer. The heat-insulating layer is made of heat-insulating material and is used to reduce the heat loss in the heating tank 10 and improve energy efficiency.

[0026] In the explanation of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms indicating orientation are only for the convenience of description and understanding, and are not the only limitation on the installation position of specific technical features, and do not exclude other possible installation methods.

[0027] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A Chinese medicine extraction and concentration device, comprising a heating tank (10), wherein the bottom surface of the heating tank (10) is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed support legs (101), characterized in that: The heating tank (10) is provided with a stirring assembly (20), and the stirring assembly (20) is used to mix the raw materials inside the heating tank (10). A feed pipe (102) is fixedly installed on the upper part of one side of the heating tank (10), and a steam discharge pipe (103) is fixedly installed on one side of the top surface of the heating tank (10). The heating tank (10) is provided with a steam self-circulation assembly (30), and the steam self-circulation assembly (30) is used to circulate the steam in the heating tank (10).

2. The Chinese medicine extraction and concentration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly (20) includes: A stirring motor (201), wherein the stirring motor (201) is fixedly mounted at the center of the top surface of the heating tank (10), and an output shaft of the stirring motor (201) vertically penetrates the top of the heating tank (10) and is connected to a bearing thereof; A stirring rod (202), the stirring rod (202) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the stirring motor (201), and the stirring rod (202) is vertically arranged in the heating tank (10); Stirring blades (203), a plurality of stirring blades (203) are fixedly mounted on the lower end of the stirring rod (202); The steam self-circulation component (30) is arranged on the upper part of the stirring rod (202).

3. A Chinese medicine extraction and concentration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steam self-circulation component (30) comprises a guide plate (301), the guide plate (301) is fixedly mounted on the upper portion of the inner wall of the heating tank (10), a top surface of the guide plate (301) is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed inclined grooves (302), the inclined grooves (302) pass through the guide plate (301), the stirring rod (202) vertically passes through the center of the top surface of the guide plate (301) and is rotatably connected thereto, a circulation fan (303) is fixedly mounted on the stirring rod (202), and the circulation fan (303) is located above the guide plate (301).

4. The Chinese medicine extraction and concentration equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: A vertical cylinder (40) is mounted on the stirring rod (202), and the vertical cylinder (40) is fixedly connected to the stirring rod (202) via a plurality of connecting rods. The vertical cylinder (40) is located above the stirring blade (203).

5. The Chinese medicine extraction and concentration equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: A spiral guide vane (401) is fixedly installed inside the vertical cylinder (40).

6. The Chinese medicine extraction and concentration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: An axial seal is provided at the connection between the stirring motor (201) and the heating tank (10).

7. The Chinese medicine extraction and concentration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A discharge port (104) is provided at the bottom of the heating tank (10), and a discharge valve (105) is installed on the discharge port (104). The discharge valve (105) is used to control the discharge of the concentrated material in the heating tank (10).

8. The Chinese medicine extraction and concentration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the heating tank (10) is provided with a heat-insulating layer.

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