Traditional Chinese medicine quantitative taking and intelligent decocting integrated device

Abstract

The invention discloses a traditional Chinese medicine quantitative taking and intelligent decocting integrated device, and relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine intelligent decocting equipment.The traditional Chinese medicine quantitative taking and intelligent decocting integrated device comprises a cabinet type medicine bin, a directional medicine taking mechanism, a decocting mechanism and a control host; the upper side of the cabinet type medicine bin is provided with a touch interaction display screen used for displaying the name, the remaining amount, the effective period and the storage temperature of traditional Chinese medicine, and the medicine storage units are arranged in an array layered mode in the vertical direction of the cabinet type medicine bin. According to the decoction integrated device, through the arrangement of an independent layered medicine storage unit, a quantitative discharging auger, a full-link sealed medicine taking and conveying structure, an intelligent parameter cooperative control and waste heat recovery design and other structures, an integrated traditional Chinese medicine preparation device capable of achieving accurate quantification, full-process sealed connection, dynamic process adaptation and energy-saving medicine storage is constructed; the problems that traditional manual operation is large in error, low in efficiency, out-of-control in medicine decocting parameters and split in medicine taking and decoction can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of intelligent decoction equipment for traditional Chinese medicine, specifically an integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is the core carrier of my country's traditional medicine, and its efficacy highly depends on the precision of the herbal combinations and the scientific nature of the decoction process. However, the entire process of TCM decoction currently faces multiple technical bottlenecks, which seriously restrict the clinical reliability and production efficiency of TCM preparations.

[0003] Traditional Chinese medicine pharmacies rely on manual weighing of medicinal materials, commonly using tools such as traditional steelyards or electronic scales. This method has significant limitations: First, it is prone to large operational errors. Differences in pharmacist experience, hand stability, and the physical properties of the medicinal materials (such as the tendency of powders to fly away and loose materials to accumulate) can all cause the actual weighed value to deviate from the prescribed dosage. For example, powdered or small-particle medicinal materials such as Asarum and Fritillaria are easily lost due to scattering when handled manually; loosely textured medicinal materials such as Astragalus and Codonopsis have uneven bulk density, resulting in weight fluctuations of ±5% to 10% in a single handling. Second, it is inefficient. Multiple medicinal materials need to be weighed and checked individually, which is time-consuming (the average dispensing time for a single prescription is about 10 to 15 minutes), making it difficult to meet the needs of emergency or large-scale preparations. Third, it has poor traceability. Manually recorded drug quantity data is easily lost or tampered with, failing to meet the requirements of modern medical supervision of the entire drug preparation process.

[0004] In the decoction process, the process parameters rely heavily on experience, leading to significant risks of efficacy loss and process control failure. The decoction of Chinese medicine requires strict control over the amount of water added, the decoction temperature, the heat adjustment, the frequency and duration of stirring (e.g., root and rhizome herbs require long simmering over low heat, while aromatic herbs require short simmering over high heat). However, the current mainstream method is still manual operation, with the amount of water added estimated based on experience, often resulting in too much or too little liquid (excessive concentration of active ingredients irritates the stomach and intestines). The heat adjustment relies on manual observation of the heating status, which can easily lead to drying out (gelatinization) or insufficient temperature due to negligence.

[0005] Weighing and decocting are core steps in the preparation of traditional Chinese medicine. They should work closely together to ensure efficacy. However, for a long time, they have been separated. There is a significant gap in the connection between the process of taking medicine and decocting. After manual weighing, the medicine needs to be transferred to the decoction equipment. In the meantime, the efficacy can be affected by operational delays or contamination. Moreover, it is impossible to form a closed loop of data from taking medicine to decoction.

[0006] In order to achieve integrated processing of drug weighing and decoction, the inventor, after searching the existing technology, disclosed the following technical solutions:

[0007] 1) Publication No. CN119157754A discloses an automated medicinal herb replenishment device and an automated decoction production system. This patent application includes a medicinal herb temporary storage location, an automatic dispensing device, and a replenishment device. The medicinal herb temporary storage location is equipped with multiple storage containers, each with a first identification information for identifying the medicinal herbs inside. The automatic dispensing device includes a dispensing control device and multiple dispensing ports corresponding to different medicinal herbs. The replenishment device includes a moving mechanism and an operating mechanism mounted on the moving mechanism. A vision camera is mounted on the operating mechanism, and the vision camera, moving mechanism, and operating mechanism are all signal-connected to the dispensing control device. This significantly reduces the reliance on manual labor during the medicinal herb replenishment process, improves the automation level of decoction, and ensures the quality and efficiency of decoction.

[0008] 2) Publication No. CN111077828A discloses an intelligent decoction device suitable for hospitals. This patent application includes a housing, a drug storage module inside the housing for storing drugs, a drug transfer module inside the housing for transferring drugs, a weighing module inside the housing for weighing drugs, a decoction module inside the housing for decocting drugs, and an intelligent control system for intelligent control. This invention has a high degree of intelligence, greatly reducing the workload of doctors, shortening the time for preparing and decocting traditional Chinese medicine, and bringing convenience to the entire treatment process. The overall structural design of this invention is reasonable, highly practical, and suitable for widespread application.

[0009] CN119157754A, which uses a visual camera and a moving mechanism to assist in replenishing medicinal materials and reduce the reliance on manual labor for automatic dispensing, does not have an independent quantitative dispensing mechanism designed for each medicinal material. This makes it difficult to adapt to the differences in physical properties of different medicinal materials (such as powders and granules), limiting the quantitative accuracy. Furthermore, the feeding device and the decoction mechanism are separate, making it easy for medicinal materials to be damaged or contaminated during the transfer process. It is also impossible to achieve a fully sealed connection between dispensing and decoction, and the monitoring of the storage environment is not detailed enough for individual medicinal materials. CN111077828A improves the level of intelligence by integrating modules for storing, transmitting, weighing, and decoction. However, it adopts a centralized storage structure, which cannot independently monitor the storage environment (such as temperature, humidity, and shelf life) of individual medicinal materials. This makes it easy for mixed storage to lead to deterioration or cross-contamination. Moreover, the weighing and decoction modules are only physically linked and do not achieve data interoperability, making it difficult to dynamically adjust parameters such as water addition and heat according to the characteristics of the medicinal materials. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine, so as to solve the problem that the dispensing and decoction processes are separated in the existing technology and cannot achieve full-chain coordination.

[0011] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine, comprising a cabinet-type medicine compartment, a directional dispensing mechanism, a decoction mechanism, and a control host, wherein:

[0012] The cabinet-type medicine storage unit is a double-sided vertical storage cabinet with several medicine storage units. The upper side of the cabinet-type medicine storage unit is equipped with a touch interactive display screen for displaying the name of the Chinese medicine, the remaining quantity, the expiration date and the storage temperature. Several of the medicine storage units are arranged in an array layered manner along the vertical direction of the cabinet-type medicine storage unit.

[0013] A directional drug retrieval mechanism is configured on the outer side of each side of the cabinet-type drug storage compartment and is used to directionally retrieve drugs from the corresponding drug storage unit. The directional drug retrieval mechanism includes a reciprocating moving module, a moving platform, a winch, a pull rope, a suspension arm, a servo slide, and a drug retrieval compartment. The moving platform is mounted on the reciprocating moving module, and a winch is installed on the moving platform. A suspension arm is set at the front end of the moving platform. A pull rope is wound on the drum of the winch, and a guide wheel is provided at the front end of the suspension arm. The pull rope is guided by the guide wheel and extends vertically downward and connects to the servo slide. The drug retrieval compartment is installed on the sliding end of the servo slide.

[0014] The frying mechanism includes an outer frame, heating plates, an intelligent frying pot, a water adding module, and a directional feeding module. The outer frame is a double-layered frame with upper and lower layers. The upper layer of the outer frame has heating plates arranged at intervals, and each heating plate is equipped with an intelligent frying pot.

[0015] Preferably, each medicine storage unit includes a medicine storage cavity, a cabinet door, a quantitative discharging auger integrated in the middle of the cabinet door, and a multi-parameter sensing component located in the medicine storage cavity for residual volume and temperature detection. The output end of the quantitative discharging auger extends out of the cabinet door and faces downwards, and an inlet is provided on the front side of the medicine dispensing compartment to connect with the outlet of the quantitative discharging auger. Although the quantitative discharging auger is not a direct weighing device, through the coordinated design of the screw pitch (distance between adjacent spiral blades) and the rotational speed (number of rotations per unit time), it can multiply the output volume of the medicinal material (V = screw pitch × rotational speed × blade cross-sectional area) by the bulk density of the medicinal material (ρ, weight per unit volume) to convert it into the target weight (m = V × ρ). The control host pre-stores a database of commonly used Chinese medicinal material bulk densities (e.g., Astragalus membranaceus 0.4 g / cm³). 3 Prepared Rehmannia Root 0.8g / cm 3 It automatically calls the corresponding parameters according to the prescription, and combines the dynamic calibration mechanism (by sampling and correcting the pitch / speed by the weighing sensor downstream of the medicine dispensing chamber) to achieve weight-level quantitative measurement, completely solving the ±5% to 10% error problem caused by the difference in the flowability of medicinal materials (powder flying, particle accumulation) in traditional manual grasping or electronic scale weighing.

[0016] Preferably, in order to achieve precise positioning of the target medicinal material storage unit by the directional medicine retrieval mechanism and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the medicine retrieval process, a medicine location identification mechanism needs to be added during implementation. That is, each medicine storage unit is equipped with a unique physical location code, and a position sensor array (such as laser rangefinder or photoelectric beam sensor) is integrated on the top of the cabinet-type medicine compartment. Combined with the medicine code-storage location mapping database pre-stored in the control host, the directional medicine retrieval mechanism can quickly lock the coordinates of the target medicine storage unit by comparing the real-time position feedback with the database, and drive the reciprocating moving module to move precisely to the corresponding position to complete the positioning docking before medicine retrieval.

[0017] Preferably, the medicine dispensing chamber is equipped with a stirring rod driven by a drive unit, and a material dispensing channel is provided on the lower side of the medicine dispensing chamber. An electric valve is provided on the material dispensing channel. The medicine dispensing chamber moves with the moving platform and servo slide and brings the material dispensing channel close to the decoction mechanism.

[0018] Preferably, the reciprocating motion module is a belt-type reciprocating motion component, and the moving platform is connected to the belt of the belt-type reciprocating motion component through a clamping component and moves synchronously with it.

[0019] Preferably, the water-adding module includes a water storage tank, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, and a pump body. The water storage tank is located in the lower layer of the outer frame, the pump body is mounted on the water storage tank, the inlet pipe of the pump body extends into the water storage tank, and the outlet pipe of the pump body extends to the directional feeding module. The water-adding module works in conjunction with the directional feeding module and the intelligent decoction pot. Based on the actual needs of the intelligent decoction pot, the directional feeding module achieves precise positioning and accurately delivers water to the intelligent decoction pot, avoiding uneven water addition caused by inaccurate water addition position and ensuring that each batch of Chinese medicine is decocted under the appropriate water volume.

[0020] Preferably, the directional feeding module includes a side rail, a power slider, a micro truss, and a feeding bin. The side rail is installed on the outer side of the upper layer of the outer frame, and the power slider is provided on the side rail to slide along its length.

[0021] Preferably, the micro truss spans the side track and is connected to the power sliders on both sides. The micro truss is equipped with a feeding bin, which has a three-section structure of upper, middle and lower sections. The upper section of the feeding bin includes an integrally connected receiving hopper and an inclined channel. The middle section of the feeding bin is a buffer chamber with an open top. The bottom section of the feeding bin is a discharge pipe with a discharge port.

[0022] Preferably, the control host is electrically connected to the multi-parameter sensing components of the cabinet-type medicine compartment, the reciprocating movement module of the directional medicine dispensing mechanism, the winch, the servo slide, the drive components and electric valves of the medicine dispensing compartment, the heating plate, pump body, power slider and feeding compartment of the decoction mechanism. The control host is used to receive prescription instructions and control each module to work together to complete quantitative medicine dispensing, transportation and decoction.

[0023] Preferably, the device also includes a waste heat recovery mechanism, which comprises a heat-conducting pad, heat pipes, and heat dissipation fins. The heat pipes are copper gravity heat pipes, with the evaporation section tightly attached to the outer wall of the bottom of the intelligent decoction pot via the heat-conducting pad. The condensation section extends to the back of the cabinet-type medicine compartment and connects to the heat dissipation fins on the outer wall of the medicine storage cavity. The heat dissipation fins are evenly distributed vertically along the back of the medicine storage cavity. The waste heat recovery mechanism transfers the high-temperature heat generated during the decoction process to the outer wall of the medicine storage cavity via the heat pipes, and then radiates it into the medicine storage cavity through the heat dissipation fins to maintain a suitable dry temperature inside the medicine storage cavity.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, this invention has the following beneficial effects: By incorporating independent layered drug storage units, a quantitative discharging auger, a fully sealed drug delivery and conveying structure, intelligent parameter collaborative control, and waste heat recovery design, this invention constructs an integrated traditional Chinese medicine preparation device that achieves precise quantitative dispensing, a fully sealed connection throughout the process, dynamic process adaptation, and energy-saving drug storage. It solves the problems of large errors, low efficiency, uncontrolled decoction parameters, and interrupted drug dispensing and decoction processes in traditional manual operations, thereby improving the reliability and production efficiency of clinical pharmaceuticals. Specific technical effects include the following:

[0025] 1. Through the layered array of independent medicine storage units in the cabinet-style medicine warehouse, each unit is equipped with a quantitative discharge auger and multi-parameter sensing components, which solves the problems of inaccurate quantitative storage, mixed storage pollution and rough storage conditions in traditional centralized medicine storage, and ensures the quality of medicinal materials and the safety of long-term storage.

[0026] 2. Through the linkage design of the reciprocating moving module of the directional medicine dispensing mechanism, the winch and servo slide are linked to directly connect the medicine dispensing chamber with the quantitative discharge auger and connect with the directional feeding module of the decoction mechanism. This avoids the risk of medicine spillage and contamination caused by manual transfer and achieves a leak-free connection of the entire medicine dispensing and decoction process.

[0027] 3. By controlling the entire chain of the host computer, the data on the amount of medicine taken, the amount of water added, and the decoction parameters are interconnected, forming a full-process data traceability from medicine taking to decoction, which meets the requirements of modern medical supervision.

[0028] 4. Through the heat pipe conduction design of the waste heat recovery mechanism, the high temperature heat at the bottom of the intelligent decoction pot is transferred to the heat dissipation fins on the outer wall of the medicine storage chamber via the heat conduction pad, maintaining a suitable dry temperature in the medicine storage area, reducing additional heating energy consumption, and achieving dual optimization of energy saving and storage quality. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cabinet-type medicine storage compartment in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the directional drug dispensing mechanism in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the decoction mechanism in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the directional feeding module and water addition module in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0036] In the picture:

[0037] 1. Cabinet-type medicine storage compartment; 101. Touch screen interactive display; 102. Medicine storage unit; 103. Quantitative discharge auger; 2. Directional medicine dispensing mechanism; 201. Reciprocating movement module; 202. Moving platform; 203. Winch; 204. Pull rope; 205. Suspension arm; 206. Servo slide; 207. Medicine dispensing compartment; 3. Decoction mechanism; 301. Outer frame; 302. Intelligent decoction pot; 303. Heating plate; 304. Water addition module; 305. Directional feeding module; 3051. Side rail; 3052. Power slider; 3053. Miniature truss; 3054. Feeding compartment; 4. Control host; 5. Waste heat recovery mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] As attached Figure 1 As shown:

[0040] Example 1: The present invention provides an integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine, including a cabinet-type medicine compartment 1, a directional dispensing mechanism 2, a decoction mechanism 3, and a control host 4.

[0041] As attached Figure 2 As shown:

[0042] 1. In one embodiment of the present invention, the cabinet-type medicine storage 1 is a double-sided vertical storage cabinet with a plurality of medicine storage units 102. The upper side of the cabinet-type medicine storage 1 is provided with a touch interactive display screen 101 for displaying the name of Chinese medicine, remaining quantity, expiration date and storage temperature. The plurality of medicine storage units 102 are arranged in an array layered manner along the vertical direction of the cabinet-type medicine storage 1. Each medicine storage unit 102 includes a medicine storage cavity, a cabinet door, a quantitative discharge auger 103 integrated in the middle of the cabinet door, and a multi-parameter sensing component provided in the medicine storage cavity for detecting the remaining quantity and temperature. The output end of the quantitative discharge auger 103 extends out of the cabinet door and is set downward. The front side of the medicine dispensing compartment 207 is provided with a feed inlet that connects to the outlet of the quantitative discharge auger 103. Although the quantitative discharging auger 103 is not a direct weighing device, through the coordinated design of the screw pitch (distance between adjacent spiral blades) and rotation speed (number of rotations per unit time), it can multiply the output volume of medicinal materials (V = screw pitch × rotation speed × blade cross-sectional area) with the bulk density of the medicinal materials (ρ, weight per unit volume) to convert it into the target weight (m = V × ρ). The control host 4 has a pre-stored database of commonly used Chinese medicinal materials' bulk density (e.g., Astragalus membranaceus 0.4 g / cm³). 3 Prepared Rehmannia Root 0.8g / cm 3 It automatically calls the corresponding parameters according to the prescription, and combines the dynamic calibration mechanism (by sampling and correcting the pitch / speed of the screw through the downstream weighing sensor of the medicine dispensing chamber 207) to achieve weight-level quantitative measurement, and completely solves the ±5%~10% error problem caused by the difference in the flowability of medicinal materials (powder flying, particle accumulation) in traditional manual grasping or electronic scale weighing.

[0043] As attached Figure 3 As shown:

[0044] 2. In one embodiment of the present invention, the directional drug retrieval mechanism 2 is disposed on the outer side of each side of the cabinet-type drug compartment 1 and is used to directionally retrieve drugs from the corresponding drug storage unit 102. The directional drug retrieval mechanism 2 includes a reciprocating moving module 201, a moving platform 202, a winch 203, a pull rope 204, a suspension arm 205, a servo slide 206, and a drug retrieval compartment 207. The moving platform 202 is mounted on the reciprocating moving module 201, and the winch 203 is installed on the moving platform 202. The suspension arm 205 is provided at the front end of the moving platform 202. 05; A pull rope 204 is wound on the drum of the winch 203. A guide wheel is provided at the front end of the suspension arm 205. The pull rope 204 is guided by the guide wheel and extends vertically downward and is connected to the servo slide 206. A medicine dispensing chamber 207 is installed on the sliding end of the servo slide 206. A stirring rod driven by a drive component is provided inside the medicine dispensing chamber 207. A discharge channel is provided on the lower side of the medicine dispensing chamber 207. An electric valve is provided on the discharge channel. The medicine dispensing chamber 207 moves with the moving platform 202 and the servo slide 206 and brings the discharge channel closer to the decoction mechanism 3. The reciprocating moving module 201 is a belt-type reciprocating moving component. The moving platform 202 is connected to the belt of the belt-type reciprocating moving component through a clamping component and moves synchronously with it.

[0045] As attached Figure 4 To be continued Figure 5 As shown:

[0046] 3. In one embodiment of the present invention, the decoction mechanism 3 includes an outer frame 301, a heating plate 303, an intelligent decoction pot 302, a water addition module 304, and a directional feeding module 305. The outer frame 301 is a double-layered frame with upper and lower sections. The upper layer of the outer frame 301 is provided with heating plates 303 arranged at intervals, and each heating plate 303 is provided with an intelligent decoction pot 302. In the existing technology system of Chinese medicine decoction equipment, the intelligent decoction pot 302 is a typical functional basic device, and its technical framework has been widely disclosed. For example, the intelligent decoction machine disclosed in announcement number CN104224544B and the automatic decoction machine disclosed in announcement number CN219184981U have both disclosed the basic structure of the intelligent decoction pot 302 (such as electric heating plate 303 / electromagnetic heating module, temperature sensor, water level sensor and integrated control system) and core functions (electric heating, real-time temperature feedback, water level monitoring alarm, preset program decoction, etc.). Therefore, this embodiment will not elaborate on the conventional hardware components (such as heating elements and sensor types) and basic working principles (such as temperature PID control and water level threshold alarm) of the intelligent frying pot 302.

[0047] 4. In one embodiment of the present invention, the water-adding module 304 includes a water storage tank, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, and a pump body. The water storage tank is located on the lower layer of the outer frame 301, the pump body is mounted on the water storage tank, the inlet pipe of the pump body extends into the water storage tank, and the outlet pipe of the pump body extends to the directional feeding module 305. The water-adding module 304 works in conjunction with the directional feeding module 305 and the intelligent decoction pot 302. Based on the actual needs of the intelligent decoction pot 302, the directional feeding module 305 moves to achieve precise positioning, accurately delivering water to the intelligent decoction pot 302. This avoids uneven water addition caused by inaccurate water addition position, ensuring that each batch of Chinese medicine is decocted in a suitable water volume environment. The directional feeding module 305 includes a side rail 3051, a power slider 3052, a micro truss 3053, and a feeding bin 3054. The side rail 3051 is mounted on the outer side of the upper layer of the outer frame 301, and the power slider 3052 is mounted on the side rail 3051 and slides along its length. The micro truss 3053 spans the side rail 3051 and is connected to the power sliders 3052 on both sides. The feeding bin 3054 is mounted on the micro truss 3053. The feeding bin 3054 has a three-section structure: upper, middle, and lower. The upper section of the feeding bin 3054 includes an integrally connected receiving hopper and an inclined channel. The middle section of the feeding bin 3054 is a buffer cavity with an open upper end. The bottom section of the feeding bin 3054 is a discharge pipe with a discharge port.

[0048] As attached Figure 1 As shown:

[0049] 5. In one embodiment of the present invention, the control host 4 is electrically connected to the multi-parameter sensing components of the cabinet-type medicine storage 1, the reciprocating movement module 201 of the directional medicine dispensing mechanism 2, the winch 203, the servo slide 206, the drive unit and electric valve of the medicine dispensing chamber 207, the heating plate 303 of the decoction mechanism 3, the pump body, the power slider 3052 and the feeding chamber 3054. The control host 4 is used to receive prescription instructions and control each module to work together to complete the quantitative dispensing, transportation and decoction.

[0050] 6. In one embodiment of the present invention, in order to achieve precise positioning of the target medicine storage unit 102 by the directional medicine retrieval mechanism 2 and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the medicine retrieval process, a medicine location identification mechanism needs to be added during implementation. That is, each medicine storage unit 102 is configured with a unique physical location code, and a position sensor array (such as laser rangefinder or photoelectric beam sensor) is integrated on the top of the cabinet medicine storage 1. Combined with the medicine code-medicine storage location mapping database pre-stored in the control host 4, the directional medicine retrieval mechanism 2 can quickly lock the coordinates of the target medicine storage unit 102 by comparing the real-time position feedback with the database, and drive the reciprocating moving module 201 to move precisely to the corresponding position below, completing the positioning docking before medicine retrieval.

[0051] Working principle: In Example 1, the independent quantitative storage of medicine in the cabinet-type medicine storage 1, the precise transfer and delivery of medicine in the directional medicine dispensing mechanism 2, the intelligent dynamic decoction of the decoction mechanism 3, and the full-link coordination of the control host 4 are systematically integrated to form an integrated intelligent device that connects the entire process from medicine positioning and quantitative medicine dispensing to precise decoction. Through physical structural linkage (such as direct connection between the auger and the medicine dispensing chamber 207, and docking between the feeding chamber 3054 and the decoction pot), data interconnection control (the control host 4 schedules the parameters of each module), and positioning compensation mechanism (physical coding + sensor verification), the core pain points of slow medicine finding, inaccurate weighing, uncontrolled decoction, and fragmented links in traditional Chinese medicine preparation are solved.

[0052] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 6 As shown:

[0053] Example 2: This example is basically the same as the previous example, except that the integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine also includes a waste heat recovery mechanism 5. The waste heat recovery mechanism 5 includes a heat-conducting pad, a heat pipe, and heat dissipation fins. The heat pipe is a copper gravity heat pipe. Its evaporation section is tightly attached to the bottom outer wall of the intelligent decoction pot 302 through the heat-conducting pad, and its condensation section extends to the back of the cabinet-type medicine compartment 1 and is connected to the heat dissipation fins on the outer wall of the medicine storage cavity. The heat dissipation fins are evenly distributed vertically along the back of the medicine storage cavity. The waste heat recovery mechanism 5 transfers the high-temperature heat generated during the decoction process to the outer wall of the medicine storage cavity through the heat pipe, and then radiates it into the medicine storage cavity through the heat dissipation fins to maintain a suitable dry temperature inside the medicine storage cavity.

[0054] Working principle: Since the high-temperature heat generated by the decoction mechanism 3 in Example 1 is not effectively utilized during the decoction process and is directly lost, resulting in energy waste, and the medicine storage cavity requires additional energy consumption to maintain a suitable dry storage environment, Example 2 adds a waste heat recovery mechanism 5. Through a copper gravity heat pipe, the heat at the bottom of the decoction pot is conducted to the heat dissipation fins on the outer wall of the medicine storage cavity via a heat-conducting pad. The waste heat is used to maintain the dry temperature of the medicine storage area, reducing the additional heating energy consumption and achieving dual optimization of energy recycling and storage quality.

[0055] In conjunction with Embodiments 1 and 2 above, the present invention also provides a method for using the above-mentioned integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine, comprising the following steps:

[0056] S1: Receives and parses prescription instructions. The control host 4 receives electronic prescriptions (or handwritten prescriptions) issued by doctors via the touch-screen interactive display 101 on the upper side of the cabinet-type medicine cabinet 1 or the hospital information system. It parses and extracts key information, including: patient information, the names and corresponding dosages of required Chinese medicinal materials (e.g., 30g of Astragalus membranaceus, 5g of Asarum heterotropoides), decoction mode (e.g., long simmering of root and rhizome herbs, short simmering of aromatic herbs), and special requirements (e.g., decocting first, adding later). Simultaneously, the system automatically verifies the legality of the prescription (e.g., whether the medicinal material inventory is sufficient, whether the dosage exceeds the safe range). If any abnormality is found (e.g., insufficient quantity of a certain medicinal material), an alarm is triggered via a pop-up window on the touch screen, prompting manual intervention.

[0057] S2: Locating the target medicinal material and dispensing a quantitative amount of the medicine, the control host 4, based on the name of the medicinal material in the prescription, calls the pre-stored medicinal material code-storage location mapping database to determine the coordinates of the storage unit 102 corresponding to each medicinal material (e.g., Astragalus membranaceus: Layer 3-Row 5). The reciprocating moving module 201 (belt type) of the directional dispensing mechanism 2 drives the moving platform 202, carrying the winch 203, suspension arm 205, and servo slide 206, to move directly below the target storage unit 102. The height of the dispensing chamber 207 is adjusted by the servo slide 206 so that the feed inlet on the front of the dispensing chamber 207 is precisely aligned with the outlet of the quantitative discharge auger 103. Subsequently, the control host 4 calculates the auger pitch / speed corresponding to the target weight based on the prescription dosage and the medicinal material bulk density database, and starts the quantitative discharge auger 103 to output the medicinal material to the dispensing chamber 207; the stirring rod inside the dispensing chamber 207 rotates synchronously to prevent blockage, ensuring smooth flow of the medicinal material.

[0058] S3: The medicinal materials are conveyed to the decoction mechanism 3 and water is added. The electric valve on the lower side of the medicine dispensing chamber 207 is opened, and the medicinal materials fall through the discharge channel into the upper receiving hopper of the micro truss 3053 feeding chamber 3054 of the directional feeding module 305. After being buffered by sliding into the buffer chamber through the inclined channel, they fall precisely into the intelligent decoction pot 302 through the discharge port. Simultaneously, the pump of the water addition module 304 is started. According to the prescription decoction mode (e.g., the water volume of Astragalus membranaceus is 5 times the volume of the medicinal materials) and the real-time water level feedback of the intelligent decoction pot 302 (via the water level sensor on the pot wall), the water in the water storage tank is accurately delivered to the decoction pot through the water outlet pipe to ensure that the water volume meets the requirements.

[0059] S4: The intelligent decoction process is initiated and monitored. The control host 4 triggers the corresponding heating plate 303 to start, dynamically adjusting the heating power according to the decoction mode set in the prescription (e.g., initial water temperature of 100℃ for root and rhizome herbs, simmering for 90 minutes). Simultaneously, the design of the buffer chamber in the middle section of the feeding bin 3054 and the bottom discharge pipe reduces the sedimentation of medicinal materials and ensures uniform heating. During the decoction process, multi-parameter sensing components continuously monitor the environment (temperature, humidity) of the medicine storage chamber. The waste heat recovery mechanism 5 conducts heat from the bottom of the decoction pot to the medicine storage area through heat pipes to maintain dryness. The control host 4 synchronously records the entire decoction process data (time, temperature, water volume) and generates a traceable electronic record.

[0060] S5: The decoction is completed and the medicine is dispensed. After the decoction is completed, the control host 4 prompts the patient or pharmacist, and the intelligent decoction pot 302 automatically releases pressure.

[0061] The foregoing has only described certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention by way of illustration. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the foregoing drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device integrating quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine, comprising a cabinet-type medicine compartment (1), a directional dispensing mechanism (2), a decoction mechanism (3), and a control host (4), characterized in that: The cabinet-type medicine storage (1) is a double-sided vertical storage cabinet with several medicine storage units (102). The upper side of the cabinet-type medicine storage (1) is equipped with a touch interactive display screen (101) for displaying the name, remaining quantity, expiration date and storage temperature of Chinese medicine. Several of the medicine storage units (102) are arranged in an array layered manner along the vertical direction of the cabinet-type medicine storage (1). A directional drug retrieval mechanism (2) is configured on the outer side of each side of the cabinet-type drug storage unit (1) and is used to directionally retrieve drugs from the corresponding drug storage unit (102). The directional drug retrieval mechanism (2) includes a reciprocating moving module (201), a moving platform (202), a winch (203), a pull rope (204), a suspension arm (205), a servo slide (206), and a drug retrieval chamber (207). The moving platform (202) is mounted on the reciprocating moving module (201). The winch (203) is mounted on the moving platform (202). A suspension arm (205) is provided at the front end of the moving platform (202). The pull rope (204) is wound on the drum of the winch (203). A guide wheel is provided at the front end of the suspension arm (205). The pull rope (204) is guided by the guide wheel and extends vertically downward and is connected to the servo slide (206). The drug retrieval chamber (207) is installed on the sliding end of the servo slide (206). The frying mechanism (3) includes an outer frame (301), a heating plate (303), an intelligent frying pot (302), a water adding module (304), and a directional feeding module (305). The outer frame (301) is a double-layer frame with upper and lower layers. The upper layer of the outer frame (301) is provided with heating plates (303) arranged at intervals, and each heating plate (303) is provided with an intelligent frying pot (302).

2. The integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the aforementioned drug storage units (102) includes a drug storage cavity, a cabinet door, a quantitative discharge auger (103) integrated in the middle of the cabinet door, and a multi-parameter sensing component located in the drug storage cavity for detecting the remaining amount and temperature. The output end of the quantitative discharge auger (103) extends out of the cabinet door and faces downwards, and the front side of the drug dispensing chamber (207) is provided with an inlet that connects to the outlet of the quantitative discharge auger (103).

3. The integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The medicine dispensing chamber (207) is equipped with a stirring rod driven by a drive unit. The medicine dispensing chamber (207) is provided with a material discharge channel on its lower side. An electric valve is provided on the material discharge channel. The medicine dispensing chamber (207) moves with the moving platform (202) and the servo slide (206) and brings the material discharge channel close to the decoction mechanism (3).

4. The integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reciprocating moving module (201) is a belt-type reciprocating moving component, and the moving platform (202) is connected to the belt of the belt-type reciprocating moving component through a clamping component and moves synchronously with it.

5. The integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply module (304) includes a water storage tank, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe and a pump body. The water storage tank is located on the lower layer of the outer frame (301), the pump body is mounted on the water storage tank, the inlet pipe of the pump body extends into the water storage tank, and the outlet pipe of the pump body extends to the directional feeding module (305).

6. The integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The directional feeding module (305) includes a side rail (3051), a power slider (3052), a micro truss (3053), and a feeding bin (3054). The side rail (3051) is installed on the outer side of the upper layer of the outer frame (301), and the side rail (3051) is provided with a power slider (3052) that slides along its length.

7. The integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The micro truss (3053) spans the side track (3051) and is connected to the power sliders (3052) on both sides. The micro truss (3053) is equipped with a feeding bin (3054). The feeding bin (3054) has a three-section structure of upper, middle and lower. The upper section of the feeding bin (3054) includes an integrally connected receiving hopper and an inclined channel. The middle section of the feeding bin (3054) is a buffer cavity with an open top. The bottom section of the feeding bin (3054) is a discharge pipe with a discharge port.

8. The integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control host (4) is electrically connected to the cabinet-type medicine storage (1), the directional medicine dispensing mechanism (2) and the decoction mechanism (3). The control host (4) is used to receive prescription instructions and control each mechanism to work together to complete quantitative medicine dispensing, delivery and decoction.

9. The integrated device for quantitative dispensing and intelligent decoction of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a waste heat recovery mechanism (5), which includes a heat-conducting pad, a heat pipe and heat dissipation fins. The heat pipe is a copper gravity heat pipe. Its evaporation section is tightly attached to the bottom outer wall of the intelligent decoction pot (302) through the heat-conducting pad. The condensation section extends to the back of the cabinet-type medicine compartment (1) and is connected to the heat dissipation fins on the outer wall of the medicine storage chamber. The heat dissipation fins are evenly distributed vertically along the back of the medicine storage chamber.

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