Traditional Chinese medicine decocting machine

Abstract

The invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine decocting machine which comprises a first medicine decocting cabin, a second medicine decocting cabin and a third medicine decocting cabin. The second medicine decocting cabin is used for adding the traditional Chinese medicines after decoction; the co-decocting cabin is used for decocting common traditional Chinese medicine and can receive the traditional Chinese medicine which is poured into the first decocting cabin and the traditional Chinese medicine which is poured into the second decocting cabin and added later, and the first decocting cabin and the second decocting cabin are both located over the co-decocting cabin; heating pieces and temperature sensors are arranged in the first medicine decocting cabin, the second medicine decocting cabin and the co-medicine decocting cabin; the article transferring device is used for transferring the traditional Chinese medicine in the first medicine decocting cabin or the second medicine decocting cabin to the co-medicine decocting cabin, and the article transferring device comprises a driving shaft and a driving part for driving the driving shaft to rotate. The problems that a traditional medicine decocting machine is extensive in process control and much in manual intervention can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) refers to natural medicines and their processed products used to prevent and treat diseases and regulate bodily functions under the guidance of TCM theory. They are typically made from plants, animals, or minerals. To maximize their efficacy, TCM clinical practice often uses decoctions, which involve boiling the medicinal materials in water before consumption.

[0003] Decoction of Chinese herbal medicine is a core part of traditional Chinese medicine treatment. The process must strictly follow the requirements of "decocting first, adding later, and decocting together" to ensure efficacy. Currently, most Chinese herbal medicine machines on the market are semi-automatic, requiring manual intervention to add medicine, adjust the heat, and control the time.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application proposes a traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine that can solve the problems of crude process control and excessive manual intervention in traditional decoction machines.

[0006] Based on this, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine, comprising: a first decoction chamber for decocting pre-decoction Chinese medicine; a second decoction chamber for decocting post-decoction Chinese medicine; a co-decoction chamber for decocting ordinary Chinese medicine and capable of receiving pre-decoction Chinese medicine poured into the first decoction chamber and post-decoction Chinese medicine poured into the second decoction chamber, wherein the first and second decoction chambers are both located directly above the co-decoction chamber, and heating elements and temperature sensors are provided in the first, second, and co-decoction chambers; and an item transfer device for transferring the first... The Chinese medicine in the decoction chamber or the second decoction chamber is transferred to the co-decoction chamber. The item transfer device includes a drive shaft and a drive component that drives the drive shaft to rotate. There are two item transfer devices. The drive shaft of one item transfer device is connected to the first decoction chamber, and the drive shaft of the other item transfer device is connected to the second decoction chamber. The machine body is on which the first decoction chamber, the second decoction chamber, the co-decoction chamber, and the item transfer device are all mounted. The controller is used to control the drive component, the heating component, and the temperature sensor to ensure that each decoction chamber operates in an orderly manner.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, through the setting of the material transfer device and controller, the Chinese medicine decoction machine can be made to execute the decoction in complete accordance with the order of Chinese medicine decoction: "decoct first, add later, and decoct together". This can solve the problems of rough process control and excessive manual intervention in traditional decoction machines.

[0008] According to one embodiment of this application, a water control system is also included; the water control system includes a water supply control system for adding water to the first decoction chamber, the second decoction chamber, and the co-decoction chamber; the water supply control system includes a first water pump, at least three first solenoid valves, a first water pipe, at least three second water pipes, and a third water pipe; one end of the third water pipe is connected to the first water pump, and the other end is connected to a water source; the first water pipe is connected to the first water pump; one end of the second water pipe is connected to the first water pipe through a first solenoid valve, and the other end is connected to the decoction chamber, wherein the first solenoid valves and the first water pump are both controlled by a controller.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution and through the design of the water control system, water can be automatically added to each decoction chamber according to the user's needs, without much manual intervention, which greatly saves the user's intervention time.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water control system further includes a liquid extraction system for extracting the decoction of traditional Chinese medicine in the co-decoction chamber; the liquid extraction system includes a second water pump, a second solenoid valve, a fourth water pipe, a liquid extraction pipe and a fifth water pipe, one end of the fourth water pipe is connected to the second water pump and the other end is connected to one end of the liquid extraction pipe; the liquid extraction pipe is located inside the co-decoction chamber, one end of the fifth water pipe is connected to the second water pump and the other end is connected to an external liquid storage device; wherein, the second water pump and the second solenoid valve are both controlled by a controller.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up the liquid extraction system, the decocted Chinese medicine liquid can be separated from the Chinese medicine. On the other hand, there is no need for manual use of other tools to take Chinese medicine from the decoction chamber, which greatly improves the convenience of users in decocting Chinese medicine.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this application, the first decoction chamber and the second decoction chamber have the same structure; the first decoction chamber includes a first pot body, a receiving part for holding the first pot body, and a quick separation structure, wherein the first pot body is detachably connected to the receiving part through the quick separation structure.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, the outer wall of the receiving part port is provided with two notches along the depth direction of the receiving part, and the quick separation structure is located between the two notches; a groove is provided on the outer wall of the first pot body; the quick separation structure includes a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate, the second connecting plate is connected to the receiving part through the first connecting plate, and the other end is a free end located inside the receiving part. When the first pot body is placed inside the receiving part, the free end of the second connecting plate is located inside the groove, wherein the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are both spring pieces.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a rapid separation structure, the fixation and separation of the first pot body and the supporting part can be achieved quickly.

[0015] According to one embodiment of this application, the angle α between the second connecting plate and the mounting portion in the depth direction is an acute angle, and the second connecting plate is an elastic metal part.

[0016] According to one embodiment of this application, the first connecting plate, the second connecting plate, and the mounting portion are integrally formed.

[0017] According to one embodiment of this application, the connection end of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate is located outside the mounting portion.

[0018] According to one embodiment of this application, the driving component includes a motor, a motor shaft, a first gear, and a second gear. One end of the motor shaft is connected to the motor, and the other end is connected to the first gear. The first gear and the second gear are meshed together, and the second gear is mounted on the driving shaft.

[0019] According to one embodiment of this application, the decoction chamber includes a heating structure and a decoction pot. The heating structure includes a heating seat located on the body and matching the shape of the bottom of the decoction pot, a first heating element spirally wound to the periphery of the heating seat, and a second heating element located at the bottom of the heating seat. The controller has a PID algorithm for controlling the first heating element and the second heating element to achieve temperature regulation. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 Stereoscopic view provided for one embodiment of this application Figure 1 ; Figure 2 A perspective view of the upper body provided for one embodiment of this application; Figure 3 A perspective view of the lower body provided for one embodiment of this application; Figure 4 A top view of the lower body provided for one embodiment of this application; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional view along BB; Figure 6 Stereoscopic view provided for one embodiment of this application Figure 2 ; Figure 7 A schematic diagram provided for one embodiment of this application; Figure 8 Stereoscopic view provided for one embodiment of this application Figure 3 ; Figure 9 A perspective view of a first decoction chamber provided for one embodiment of this application; Figure 10 A top view of a first decoction chamber provided for one embodiment of this application; Figure 11 for Figure 10 Sectional view along AA; Figure label: 1. Traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine; 11. Machine body; 111. Upper machine body; 1111. Mounting plate; 1112. Side cover; 112. Lower machine body; 12. First decoction chamber; 121. First pot body; 1211. Groove; 122. Loading part; 1221. Notch; 13. Second decoction chamber; 14. Co-decoction chamber; 141. Co-decoction pot; 142. Heating base; 143. First heating element; 144. Second heating element; 2. Item transfer device; 21. Drive shaft; 22. Drive component; 221. First motor; 222. First motor shaft; 223. First gear; 224. Second gear; 3. Flip-top device; 31. Second motor; 32. Second motor shaft; 33. Third gear; 34. Second drive shaft; 35. Fourth gear; 5. Quick separation structure; 51. First connecting plate; 52. Second connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0023] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0025] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0027] Considering that the decoction of Chinese medicine is a core part of traditional Chinese medicine treatment, and that the process must strictly follow the requirements of "decocting first, adding later, and decocting together" to ensure efficacy, the decoction process requires too much human intervention. To solve this problem, this application provides a Chinese medicine decoction machine, which solves the problems of crude process control and excessive human intervention in traditional decoction machines.

[0028] Specifically, please refer to Figures 1-6 A traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine 1 may include a first decoction chamber 12, a second decoction chamber 13, a co-decoction chamber 14, a material transfer device 2, and a machine body 11. The first decoction chamber 12 is used to decoct pre-decoction Chinese medicines. The "pre-decoction" Chinese medicines mainly refer to herbs that are hard in texture, have insoluble active ingredients, or are toxic and need to be decocted in advance. Common herbs that need to be decocted in advance include: hard herbs such as gypsum, magnetite, oyster shell, abalone shell, dragon bone, turtle shell, tortoise shell, and pangolin scales, as well as herbs with higher toxicity such as processed aconite, processed aconitum carmichaelii, processed aconitum kusnezoffii, raw pinellia, raw arisaema, raw aconitum carmichaelii, and pokeweed. In some cases, herbs such as dendrobium, bamboo shavings, hemp seed, ginseng, and gastrodia elata also need to be decocted in advance. When using the machine, these herbs are first crushed, then decocted for a period of time with enough cold water, and then decocted together with other soaked Chinese medicines.

[0029] The second decoction chamber 13 is used for adding Chinese herbs after decoction. "Adding herbs after decoction" refers to adding herbs containing volatile components, aromatic odors, or those that are easily deactivated by prolonged decoction 5-10 minutes before the other herbs are finished decoction, in order to retain their effective components. Common herbs that need to be added after decoction include peppermint, perilla leaves, schizonepeta, patchouli, agastache, eucommia, perilla stem, amomum villosum, cardamom, amomum tsao-ko, agarwood, cinnamon, clove, artemisia annua, houttuynia cordata, cynanchum paniculatum, rose, bitter orange blossom, sandalwood, uncaria, rhubarb, senna leaves, etc. When using this method, decoct the other herbs to the last stage before adding them, cover the pot and simmer over low heat to avoid volatilization and deactivation due to prolonged decoction.

[0030] The decoction chamber 14 is used to decoct ordinary Chinese medicine and can receive the first decoction chamber 12 to pour in the first decoction chamber and the second decoction chamber 13 to pour in the second decoction chamber. The first decoction chamber 12 and the second decoction chamber 13 are both located directly above the decoction chamber 14. Heating elements are provided in the first decoction chamber 12, the second decoction chamber 13 and the decoction chamber 14.

[0031] According to one embodiment of this application, the first decoction chamber 12 and the second decoction chamber 13 have the same structure.

[0032] According to one embodiment of this application, the decoction chamber 14 includes a heating structure and a decoction pot 141. The heating structure includes a heating seat located on the body 11 and matching the shape of the bottom of the decoction pot, a first heating element spirally wound to the periphery of the heating seat, and a second heating element located at the bottom of the heating seat. The controller has a PID algorithm for independently or collaboratively controlling the first and second heating elements to achieve temperature regulation, and can realize the switching between simmering and high heat. For example, after the Chinese medicine boils, it is switched to simmering. Simmering is slow simmering over low heat, so that the liquid boils gently; high heat is rapid simmering over high heat, so that the liquid boils vigorously.

[0033] In addition, the controller can also adjust the temperature of the heating elements in other decoction chambers, enabling switching between low and high heat.

[0034] Please see Figure 6-8 The item transfer device 2 is used to transfer Chinese medicine from the first decoction chamber 12 or the second decoction chamber 13 to the co-decoction chamber 14. The item transfer device 2 includes a drive shaft 21 and a drive component 22 that drives the drive shaft 21 to rotate. There are two item transfer devices 2, one of which has its drive shaft 21 connected to the first decoction chamber 12 and the other has its drive shaft 21 connected to the second decoction chamber 13. The machine body 11 is on which the first decoction chamber 12, the second decoction chamber 13, the co-decoction chamber 14 and the item transfer device 2 are all mounted. The controller is used to control the drive component 22 and the heating component to ensure that each decoction chamber operates in an orderly manner.

[0035] Specifically, during the research and development process, the inventors considered that decoction of Chinese herbal medicine is a core step in traditional Chinese medicine treatment, and the process must strictly follow the technical requirements of "decocting first, adding later, and decocting together" to ensure efficacy. Currently, most Chinese herbal medicine decoction machines on the market are semi-automatic designs, requiring manual intervention to add the herbs, resulting in poor quality stability of the decocted herbs. To solve this problem, this application provides a material transfer device that can achieve precise and automatic transfer of medicinal materials at different stages of decoction, thereby reducing manual intervention, improving the efficiency and quality stability of Chinese herbal medicine decoction, and promoting the development of Chinese herbal medicine production towards intelligence and standardization.

[0036] Specifically, please refer to Figure 6-8 A transfer device 2 is provided for transferring traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs from a first decoction chamber 12 or a second decoction chamber 13 in a TCM decoction machine 1 to a co-decoction chamber 14. It includes a drive shaft 21, a drive component 22, and a controller. The drive component 22 drives the drive shaft 21 to rotate; the controller controls the drive component 22 to drive the drive shaft 21 to rotate so that the TCM herbs in the first decoction chamber 12 or the second decoction chamber 13 are poured into the co-decoction chamber 14. The first decoction chamber 12 or the second decoction chamber 13 is located on one side above the co-decoction chamber 14. The bottom of the first decoction chamber 12 has a support bracket 121 fixedly connected to the drive shaft 21. The TCM decoction machine 1 includes a body 11, the first decoction chamber 12, the second decoction chamber 13, the co-decoction chamber 14, the transfer device 2, and the controller. Furthermore, the first decoction chamber 12 and the second decoction chamber 13 have identical structures. The bottom of the first decoction chamber 12 has a support 121 that is fixedly connected to the drive shaft 21.

[0037] Each of the first decoction chamber 12, the second decoction chamber 13, and the co-decoction chamber 14 is equipped with a decoction pot, and each of the first decoction chamber 12, the second decoction chamber 13, and the co-decoction chamber 14 is equipped with a heating element, which is used to heat the decoction pot to decoct the Chinese medicine.

[0038] Further, please refer to Figure 6-8The driving component 22 includes a first motor 221, a first motor shaft 222, a first gear 223, and a second gear 224. One end of the first motor shaft 222 is connected to the first motor 221, and the other end is connected to the first gear 223. The first gear 223 and the second gear 224 are meshed together, and the second gear 224 is mounted on the driving shaft 21. When it is necessary to transfer the Chinese medicine in the first decoction chamber 12 or the second decoction chamber 13 of the Chinese medicine decoction machine 1 to the co-decoction chamber 14, the controller controls the first motor 221 to rotate. The first motor 221 drives the first gear 223 to rotate through the first motor shaft 222, and then the first gear 223 meshes with the second gear 224, thereby driving the driving shaft 21 to rotate, so that the first decoction chamber 12 or the second decoction chamber 13 tilts so that the Chinese medicine in the first decoction chamber 12 or the second decoction chamber 13 is poured into the co-decoction chamber 14.

[0039] According to one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 6-8 The co-decoction chamber 14 has a cover plate 141 above it. The cover plate 141 seals the inlet of the first decoction chamber 12 and the second decoction chamber 13 into the co-decoction chamber 14 to prevent excessive volatilization of the Chinese medicine during the decoction process, which could prevent the medicinal properties from failing to meet certain standards. In addition, the co-decoction chamber 14 has a steam vent above it to balance the air pressure inside and outside the co-decoction chamber 14. The cover plate 141 is located on one side of the first decoction chamber 12, so that the first decoction chamber 12 can be tilted and flipped to pour the Chinese medicine from the pre-decoction into the co-decoction chamber 14.

[0040] For further details, please refer to Figure 6-8 The item transfer device 2 also includes a flip-top plate 141 device. The flip-top plate 141 device is used to open the cover plate 141 before the controller controls the drive shaft 21 to rotate, causing the Chinese medicine in the first decoction chamber 12 or the second decoction chamber 13 in the Chinese medicine decoction machine 1 to be poured into the co-decoction chamber 14. After the Chinese medicine in the first decoction chamber 12 or the second decoction chamber 13 in the Chinese medicine decoction machine 1 has been poured into the co-decoction chamber 14, the cover plate 141 is reset. Through the design of the cover plate 141 and the flip-top plate 141 device, the decoction of Chinese medicine can be better achieved and its medicinal properties can be maintained, thereby improving the stability of the decoction process.

[0041] For further details, please refer to Figure 6-8The flip-top device 3 includes a second motor 31, a second motor shaft 32, a third gear 33, a second drive shaft 34, and a fourth gear 35. The second motor 31 is located on the body 11 of the traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine 1 and above the decoction chamber 14. One end of the second motor shaft 32 is connected to the second motor 31, and the other end is connected to the third gear 33. The fourth gear 35 is fixed on the second drive shaft 34 and meshes with the third gear 33. The cover plate 141 is fixed on the second drive shaft 34 and located on one side of the fourth gear 35. The second motor 31 is controlled by a controller, and the fourth gear 35 can be a quarter gear or a circular gear. In addition, there are two flip-top devices and two cover plates 141, which correspond one-to-one with the first decoction chamber 12 and the second decoction chamber 13, respectively.

[0042] The article transfer device 2 provided in this application can realize the precise and automatic transfer of medicinal materials at different decoction stages, thereby reducing manual intervention, improving the efficiency and quality stability of Chinese medicine decoction, and promoting the development of Chinese medicine production towards intelligence and standardization.

[0043] According to one embodiment of this application, a water control system is also included; the water control system includes a water supply control system for adding water to the first decoction chamber 12, the second decoction chamber 13, and the co-decoction chamber 14; the water supply control system includes a first water pump, at least three first solenoid valves, a first water pipe, at least three second water pipes, and a third water pipe; one end of the third water pipe is connected to the first water pump, and the other end is connected to a water source; the first water pipe is connected to the first water pump; one end of the second water pipe is connected to the first water pipe through a first solenoid valve, and the other end is connected to the decoction chamber, wherein the first solenoid valves and the first water pump are both controlled by a controller.

[0044] According to one embodiment of this application, the water control system further includes a liquid extraction system for extracting the decoction of traditional Chinese medicine in the decoction chamber 14; the liquid extraction system includes a second water pump, a second solenoid valve, a fourth water pipe, a liquid extraction pipe, and a fifth water pipe, one end of the fourth water pipe is connected to the second water pump, and the other end is connected to one end of the liquid extraction pipe; the liquid extraction pipe is located inside the decoction chamber 14, one end of the fifth water pipe is connected to the second water pump, and the other end is connected to an external liquid storage device; wherein, the second water pump and the second solenoid valve are both controlled by a controller.

[0045] Furthermore, during the research and development process, the inventors discovered a technical contradiction in the fixation and separation of the pot body in traditional decoction machines. The pot and the body holding the pot must meet two seemingly contradictory requirements: a) The decoction and pouring stages must be "firmly fixed": If there is no effective locking between the pot and the pot body module of the holding pot, the bending moment and inertial force generated by the pouring action will cause the pot to slip off the holding pot, spilling the medicine, which wastes the medicine and causes the risk of burns.

[0046] b) "Rapid separation" is necessary after decoction: Clinical clinics or pharmacies need to process dozens to hundreds of different prescriptions every day, and the pot needs to be frequently removed for cleaning and disinfection. Traditional techniques often use screws, hinges, or integral welding for fixation, which requires tools and is time-consuming, severely restricting equipment turnover.

[0047] To address the technical challenges of fixing and separating the pot in traditional decoction machines and to meet the aforementioned contradictory requirements, the inventors developed a structure that can reliably fix the pot during pouring and quickly separate it after use, as detailed below: Please see Figure 8-11 The first decoction chamber 12 includes a first pot body 121, a receiving part 122 for holding the first pot body 121, and a quick separation structure 5. The first pot body 121 is detachably connected to the receiving part 122 through the quick separation structure 5.

[0048] Please see Figure 8-11 Two notches 1221 are provided on the outer wall of the port of the receiving part 122 along the depth direction of the receiving part 122, and the quick separation structure 5 is located between the two notches 1221; a groove 1211 is provided on the outer wall of the first pot body 121, and the cross-sectional shape of the groove 1211 can be circular, elliptical or square, preferably square.

[0049] Please see Figure 8-11 The quick separation structure 5 includes a first connecting plate 51 and a second connecting plate 52. The second connecting plate 52 is connected to the receiving part 122 through the first connecting plate 51, and the other end is a free end located inside the receiving part 122. When the first pot body 121 is placed inside the receiving part 122, the free end of the second connecting plate 52 is located inside the slot 1211. Both the first connecting plate 51 and the second connecting plate 52 are spring clips. The setting of the first connecting plate 51 and the second connecting plate 52 realizes the requirement of fixing and quick separation of the first pot body 121 of the decoction machine. When tilting, the spring clips self-lock to ensure stability. When cleaning, pressing the spring clips can quickly separate the parts, which improves the equipment turnover rate and operational safety.

[0050] Additionally, please see Figure 8-11 The first pot body 121 and the receiving part 122 are fitted with a clearance, and the clearance between the first pot body 121 and the receiving part 122 is less than or equal to the thickness of the second connecting plate 52, so as to prevent the free end of the second connecting plate 52 from moving out of the slot 1211 when the first decoction chamber 12 tilts or spills Chinese medicine, thereby causing the first pot body 121 to detach from the receiving part 122.

[0051] For further details, please refer to Figure 8-11 The angle α between the second connecting plate 52 and the mounting part 122 in the depth direction is an acute angle to ensure that the first pot body 121 undergoes elastic deformation when it is placed in, thereby enhancing the reliability of the engagement. α is preferably 30°-60°.

[0052] For further details, please refer to Figure 1-4 When the first pot body 121 is placed in the mounting part 122, the free end of the second connecting plate 52 is located in the groove 1211 and is in close contact with the bottom wall of the groove 1211, so as to improve the firmness of the first pot body 121.

[0053] For further details, please refer to Figure 8-11 A spring (not shown in the figure) is installed between the first pot body 121 and the receiving part 122. When the first pot body 121 is placed in the receiving part 122, the free end of the second connecting plate 52 is located at the slot 1211. Under the action of the spring, the free end of the second connecting plate 52 will be tightly attached to the bottom wall of the slot 1211 to improve the firmness of the first pot body 121. Even if the first decoction chamber 12 tilts or spills Chinese medicine, the first pot body 121 will never detach from the receiving part 122.

[0054] According to one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 8-11 The first connecting plate 51, the second connecting plate 52, and the mounting part 122 are integrally formed to improve structural strength.

[0055] According to one embodiment of this application, the connecting ends of the first connecting plate 51 and the second connecting plate 52 are located outside the receiving part 122, so that the user can press down on the connecting ends of the first connecting plate 51 and the second connecting plate 52 to quickly separate the first decoction pot body 121.

[0056] According to one embodiment of this application, the second connecting plate 52 is an elastic metal part. The elastic metal part has good elasticity and bending performance, high tolerance, and can withstand ≥10,000 opening and closing operations, meeting the needs of high-frequency clinical use.

[0057] According to one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 1-8 The machine body 11 includes an upper body 111 and a lower body 112. The item transfer device 2, the first decoction chamber 12, the second decoction chamber 13, the flip-top device 3, and the water control system are all located on the upper body 111; the co-decoction chamber 14 is located on the lower body 112. The upper body 111 and the lower body 112 are rotatably connected by a hinge. The bottom of the upper body 111 has a mounting plate 1111, which is located above the co-decoction pot 141 of the co-decoction chamber 14. On the one hand, it is used to install the item transfer device 2, the first decoction chamber 12, the second decoction chamber 13, the flip-top device 3, and the water control system. On the other hand, it can be used to seal the mouth of the co-decoction pot 141. It is worth noting that the mounting plate 1111 has an air vent, which is used to balance the air pressure between the co-decoction pot 141 and the outside. The air vent is formed by a pipe and runs through the upper body 111.

[0058] Below is a general procedure for decocting Chinese medicine: 1) Preparation Check the medicine packets: Confirm that the packets for decoction together, the packets for decoction first, and the packets for decoction later have been categorized.

[0059] Add water: Use a water pump to add an appropriate amount of water to the co-decoction pot, the first decoction pot, and the last decoction pot (the water level is set according to the amount of medicine).

[0060] 2) Place the medicine packet Combined decoction medicine pack: Turn the upper body 111 upwards, open the decoction pot 141, put in the combined decoction medicine pack, and close the lid tightly.

[0061] Pre-decoction medicine pack: Open the side cover 1112 and put the pre-decoction medicine pack into the first pot body 121 in the first decoction chamber 12.

[0062] Adding the medicine packet later: Open the side cover 1112 and put the medicine packet into the pot in the second decoction chamber 13.

[0063] 3) Setting up the program Select mode: first decoct → decoct together → add later (system default or manually set time).

[0064] Pre-decoction time: Decoction of the herbs separately (e.g., 30 minutes).

[0065] Total cooking time: Total cooking time in the frying pan (e.g., 60 minutes).

[0066] Adding the medicine later: Add the medicine 10-20 minutes before the dish is finished cooking.

[0067] Other options: Number of times to decoct the medicine (first decoction, second decoction, third decoction).

[0068] Switch between simmering and high heat (automatically switches to simmering after boiling).

[0069] Reservation function (delayed start).

[0070] 4) The process of decocting medicine First-frying stage: The first decoction chamber 12 is heated separately. After completion, the controller controls the drive unit, which drives the drive shaft to rotate, thereby causing the first decoction chamber to tilt automatically and pour the medicine into the co-decoction pot 141.

[0071] First, return the pot to its original position, and the side cover will automatically close (to prevent steam from affecting the medicinal properties).

[0072] Co-cooking stage: When frying in a frying pan (141), trigger the next operation when the countdown has 10-20 minutes remaining.

[0073] Next stage: The second decoction chamber 13 rotates, the medicine packet is poured into the decoction pot, and the decoction continues until the end.

[0074] 5) Dispensing and re-decocting the medicine Extraction of medicinal liquid: After the decoction is completed, the medicinal liquid is extracted from the decoction chamber through the extraction system.

[0075] Second decoction / Third decoction: Add water to a total volume of 141 in a decoction pot, and repeat the decoction process (the time can be shortened). Extract the liquid again.

[0076] 6) Cleaning and maintenance Discard the dregs and rinse the pot.

[0077] Check that the sealing cap is closed to prevent residual moisture.

[0078] This application provides a Chinese herbal medicine decoction machine that can execute the decoction process in complete accordance with the order of Chinese herbal medicine decoction: "decoct first, add later, and decoct together". This can solve the problems of crude process control and excessive manual intervention in traditional decoction machines.

[0079] While the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the above description is a further detailed explanation of the invention in conjunction with specific embodiments, and should not be construed as limiting the specific implementation of the invention to these descriptions. Various changes in form and detail can be made by those skilled in the art, including several simple deductions or substitutions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine, characterized in that, include: The first decoction chamber is used to decoct the Chinese medicine that has been decocted first. The second decoction chamber is used to add Chinese medicine after decoction; The decoction chamber is used to decoct ordinary Chinese medicine and can receive the first decoction chamber to pour in the first decoction chamber and the second decoction chamber to pour in the second decoction chamber. The first decoction chamber and the second decoction chamber are both located directly above the decoction chamber. Heating elements and temperature sensors are provided in the first decoction chamber, the second decoction chamber and the decoction chamber. An item transfer device is used to transfer Chinese medicine in the first decoction chamber or the second decoction chamber to the co-decoction chamber. The item transfer device includes a drive shaft and a drive component that drives the drive shaft to rotate. There are two item transfer devices, one of which has its drive shaft connected to the first decoction chamber and the other has its drive shaft connected to the second decoction chamber. The body, the first decoction chamber, the second decoction chamber, the co-decoction chamber and the item transfer device are all installed on the body; A controller is used to control the driving component, the heating component, and the temperature sensor to ensure that each decoction chamber operates in an orderly manner.

2. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes water control systems; The water control system includes a water supply control system for adding water to the first decoction chamber, the second decoction chamber, and the co-decoction chamber; The water supply control system includes a first water pump, at least three first solenoid valves, a first water pipe, at least three second water pipes, and a third water pipe; one end of the third water pipe is connected to the first water pump, and the other end is connected to a water source; the first water pipe is connected to the first water pump; one end of the second water pipe is connected to the first water pipe through a first solenoid valve, and the other end is connected to the decoction chamber, wherein the first solenoid valves and the first water pump are both controlled by the controller.

3. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water control system also includes a liquid extraction system for extracting the decoction of traditional Chinese medicine in the decoction chamber; The liquid extraction system includes a second water pump, a second solenoid valve, a fourth water pipe, a liquid extraction pipe, and a fifth water pipe. One end of the fourth water pipe is connected to the second water pump, and the other end is connected to one end of the liquid extraction pipe. The liquid extraction pipe is located inside the decoction chamber. One end of the fifth water pipe is connected to the second water pump, and the other end is connected to an external liquid storage device. The second water pump and the second solenoid valve are both controlled by the controller.

4. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first decoction chamber and the second decoction chamber have the same structure; The first decoction chamber includes a first pot body, a receiving part for holding the first pot body, and a quick separation structure. The first pot body is detachably connected to the receiving part through the quick separation structure.

5. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer wall of the mounting portion port is provided with two notches along the depth direction of the mounting portion, and the quick separation structure is located between the two notches; The outer wall of the first pot body is provided with a groove; The quick separation structure includes a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate. The second connecting plate is connected to the mounting portion through the first connecting plate, and the other end is a free end located inside the mounting portion. When the first pot body is placed inside the mounting portion, the free end of the second connecting plate is located inside the slot. Both the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are spring sheets.

6. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The angle α between the second connecting plate and the mounting part in the depth direction is an acute angle, and the second connecting plate is an elastic metal part.

7. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connecting plate, the second connecting plate, and the mounting part are integrally formed.

8. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connection ends of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are located outside the mounting portion.

9. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component includes a motor, a motor shaft, a first gear, and a second gear. One end of the motor shaft is connected to the motor, and the other end is connected to the first gear. The first gear and the second gear are meshed together, and the second gear is mounted on the driving shaft.

10. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decoction chamber includes a heating structure and a decoction pot. The heating structure includes a heating seat located on the body and matching the shape of the bottom of the decoction pot, a first heating element spirally wound around the periphery of the heating seat, and a second heating element located at the bottom of the heating seat. The controller has a PID algorithm to control the first and second heating elements to achieve temperature regulation.

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