Chinese herbal medicine intelligent cooking device

Abstract

This invention discloses an intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine, comprising a lower tank, an upper tank, a lifting mechanism, a sealing mechanism, and a linkage mechanism. A stirring mechanism and a heating element are installed inside the lower tank. The upper tank engages with the upper port of the lower tank, and a discharge port is located at the bottom of the upper tank, connecting the interior of the upper tank to the interior of the lower tank via the discharge port. The lifting mechanism connects the lower and upper tanks, allowing the upper tank to rise and fall under its influence. The sealing mechanism is installed at the bottom of the upper tank and seals the discharge port. The linkage mechanism is mounted on the sealing mechanism. This invention allows for the addition of multiple traditional Chinese medicines into the steaming and cooking tank in a sealed environment, enabling mixed steaming and cooking of various herbs. It is particularly suitable for steaming processes where herbs are decocted before being added, without disrupting the process environment inside the steaming and cooking tank, thus ensuring the efficiency of the herbal cooking process. Furthermore, it prevents workers from being scalded when placing the herbs, ensuring worker safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, specifically relating to an intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs are natural medicines that are guided by traditional Chinese medicine theory and have preventive, therapeutic, or conditioning effects. They are mainly derived from plants, animals, and minerals and are used for disease prevention and health maintenance after processing.

[0003] Some traditional Chinese medicines require steaming or boiling during production to reduce toxicity, moderate medicinal properties, enhance efficacy, and facilitate processing and preservation, making them more suitable for clinical use. For example, raw Rehmannia glutinosa is cold in nature, but after steaming, it becomes warm in nature, and its function changes from clearing heat and cooling blood to nourishing blood and yin. Other herbs like Polygonatum sibiricum and Polygonatum odoratum become more moist after steaming, making their polysaccharide components easier to dissolve and resulting in more significant tonic effects. Many devices for steaming and boiling traditional Chinese medicines are available on the market. For instance, Chinese patent CN216022143U discloses a steaming and boiling device for traditional Chinese medicines. This device uses an insulated shell, a sealed cover, a conical water trough, and a pressure gauge to effectively dissipate water mist and better protect workers. The device also utilizes a drive motor, rotating rod, cutting blade, connecting block, and stirring blades to effectively steam and heat the traditional Chinese medicines. However, in actual use, this cooking equipment can only cook a single type of Chinese herbal medicine. When multiple Chinese herbal medicines need to be cooked together, especially when using the process of decocting first and then adding, the lid needs to be opened in the middle. This can easily disrupt the process environment inside the cooking tank, resulting in low cooking efficiency. If the staff adds Chinese herbal medicines improperly, they can also be easily burned, posing a certain safety hazard.

[0004] Therefore, in order to address the above-mentioned technical problems, it is necessary to provide an intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine.

[0005] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of the invention and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine, which can solve the problem that the above-mentioned steaming and cooking tanks are not suitable for the steaming and cooking process of traditional Chinese medicine that requires decoction before adding herbs.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, a specific embodiment of the present invention provides the following technical solution: An intelligent steaming device for Chinese herbal medicines, comprising a lower tank body, an upper tank body, a lifting mechanism, a sealing mechanism and a linkage mechanism. A stirring mechanism and a heating component are installed inside the lower tank body. The upper tank body is snap-fitted at the upper port of the lower tank body. An outlet is provided at the lower bottom of the upper tank body, and the inside of the upper tank body is connected to the inside of the lower tank body through the outlet. The lifting mechanism is used to connect the lower tank body and the upper tank body, and the upper tank body is lifted under the action of the lifting mechanism. The sealing mechanism is installed at the lower bottom of the upper tank body, and the sealing mechanism is used to seal the outlet. The linkage mechanism is installed on the sealing mechanism, and one end is arranged inside the upper tank body, and the linkage mechanism can be linked with the stirring mechanism.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the stirring mechanism includes a stirring shaft, a plurality of stirring blades and a polygonal column. The stirring shaft is rotatably connected inside the lower tank body. The stirring blades are fixedly connected to the side wall of the stirring shaft. The polygonal column is fixedly connected to the upper end of the stirring shaft.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the lifting mechanism includes a guiding rod, a lifting screw rod, a lifting motor and a pair of support frames. The guiding rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lower tank body. The lifting screw rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the lower tank body. The lifting motor is installed on the outer wall of the lower tank body, and the output end is connected to the lifting screw rod. Both of the pair of support frames are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the upper tank body, one of the support frames is slidably arranged on the guiding rod, and the other support frame is threadedly connected to the lifting screw rod.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the sealing mechanism includes a sealing member, a rotating ring and a pair of sealing electric cylinders. The sealing member is arranged below the upper tank body and can seal the outlet. The rotating ring is rotatably connected to the largest outer peripheral wall of the sealing member, and a pair of connecting ears are fixedly connected to the rotating ring. The fixed end of the sealing electric cylinder is installed on the lower bottom wall of the upper tank body, and the free end of the sealing electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the connecting ear.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the linkage mechanism includes a linkage seat, an outer sleeve, a linkage shaft and two pairs of stirring rods. The linkage seat is connected to the center of the lower bottom wall of the sealing member and can be engaged with the polygonal column. The outer sleeve is fixedly connected to the linkage seat and one end passes through the sealing member. One end of the linkage shaft is rotatably connected to the inner top wall of the upper tank body, and the other end is inserted into the outer sleeve. A pair of limiting plates are connected to the side wall of the linkage shaft, and sliding grooves matching the limiting plates are provided on the outer sleeve. Both of the two pairs of stirring rods are connected to the side wall of the linkage shaft, and the two pairs of stirring rods are perpendicular to each other.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, scraping plates are fixedly connected to the pair of lower stirring rods.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of fixing rods are fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the sealing member, a fixing ring is connected to the end of the fixing rod away from the sealing member, the polygonal column can pass through the fixing ring, and a plurality of circumferentially evenly distributed defoaming rods are fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixing ring.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a linkage motor is installed inside the sealing component, the output end of the linkage motor is connected to a linkage screw, and one end of the linkage screw is rotatably connected to the fixed ring.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a linkage ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the linkage seat, the linkage ring is slidably disposed on the fixed rod, and is threadedly connected to the linkage screw.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the outer sleeve sidewall is provided with a plurality of circumferentially evenly distributed through holes, the linkage shaft is provided with an air passage, the stirring roller sidewall is provided with a plurality of air outlet holes, and the through holes, air passage and air outlet holes are interconnected.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the intelligent steaming and cooking device for Chinese herbal medicines of the present invention can put a variety of Chinese herbal medicines into the steaming and cooking tank in a sealed environment to achieve mixed steaming and cooking of a variety of Chinese herbal medicines. It is especially suitable for the steaming and cooking process of decocting first and then adding, without damaging the process environment inside the steaming and cooking tank, thereby ensuring the steaming and cooking efficiency of Chinese herbal medicines. At the same time, it can also prevent workers from being burned when placing Chinese herbal medicines, ensuring the safety of workers. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the usage state of an intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the separation state of an intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the lower tank in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the upper tank body in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure at point B; Figure 8 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure at point C; Figure 9 This is a first-angle perspective view of the linkage mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 for Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure at point D; Figure 11 This is a second perspective view of the linkage mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 for Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the structure at point E in the middle.

[0020] Explanation of key figure labels: 1-Lower tank body, 101-Stirring mechanism, 1011-Stirring shaft, 1012-Stirring blade, 1013-Polygonal column, 2-Upper tank body, 201-Discharge port, 3-Lifting mechanism, 301-Guide rod, 302-Lifting screw, 303-Lifting motor, 304-Support frame, 4-Sealing mechanism, 401-Sealing component, 402-Rotating ring, 403-Connecting ear, 404-Sealing electric cylinder, 5-Linkage mechanism, 501-Linkage seat, 502-Outer sleeve, 5021-Through hole, 503-Linkage shaft, 5031-Limiting plate, 5032-Air passage, 504-Stirring rod, 5041-Air outlet, 505-Scraper, 506-Fixing rod, 507-Fixing ring, 5071-Defoaming rod, 508-Linkage motor, 509-Linkage screw, 510-Linkage ring. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this disclosure, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 12As shown, an intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine in one embodiment of the present invention includes a lower tank 1, an upper tank 2, a lifting mechanism 3, a sealing mechanism 4, and a linkage mechanism 5. A stirring mechanism 101 and a heating component are installed inside the lower tank 1. The upper tank 2 is engaged with the upper port of the lower tank 1, and a discharge port 201 is provided at the bottom of the upper tank 2, connecting the interior of the upper tank 2 to the interior of the lower tank 1 through the discharge port 201. The lifting mechanism 3 connects the lower tank 1 and the upper tank 2, and the upper tank 2 is raised and lowered under the action of the lifting mechanism 3. The sealing mechanism 4 is installed at the bottom of the upper tank 2 and is used to seal the discharge port 201. The linkage mechanism 5 is installed on the sealing mechanism 4, with one end located inside the upper tank 2, and the linkage mechanism 5 can be linked with the stirring mechanism 101.

[0023] The lower tank 1 is used to store Chinese herbal medicines. A stirring mechanism 101 is used to stir the Chinese herbal medicines in the lower tank 1 to improve their cooking effect. A heating component is used to heat the Chinese herbal medicines in the lower tank 1. The upper tank 2 is used to temporarily store Chinese herbal medicines, allowing them to be added to the lower tank 1 in a sealed environment, thus facilitating a pre-decoction cooking process. The Chinese herbal medicines temporarily stored in the upper tank 2 can be added to the lower tank 1 through the discharge port 201. A lifting mechanism 3 controls the lifting of the upper tank 2 to add Chinese herbal medicines to the lower tank 1 or to clean and maintain it. A sealing mechanism 4 seals the discharge port 201. When the sealing mechanism 4 seals the discharge port 201, the Chinese herbal medicines in the upper tank 2 cannot enter the lower tank 1 through the discharge port 201. When the sealing mechanism 4 does not seal the discharge port 201, the Chinese herbal medicines in the upper tank 2 can enter the lower tank 1 through the discharge port 201 to complete the addition of the Chinese herbal medicines. The linkage mechanism 5 can be linked with the stirring mechanism 101 to bring the upper tank 2 to the temperature environment inside the lower tank 1 in advance, so as to avoid damaging the process environment of the lower tank 1 when adding Chinese herbal medicines. At the same time, it can preheat the Chinese herbal medicines in the upper tank 2, shorten the heating time after adding Chinese herbal medicines to the lower tank 1, thereby reducing the overall energy consumption, increasing the speed of adding Chinese herbal medicines from the upper tank 2 to the lower tank 1, and improving the cooking efficiency of Chinese herbal medicines.

[0024] First, the lifting mechanism 3 is used to control the upper tank 2 to rise, so that the upper tank 2 separates from the lower tank 1. Figure 4 As shown in the diagram, the herbs to be steamed are added to the lower tank 1 through the upper opening, followed by an appropriate amount of water. The lifting mechanism 3 then lowers the upper tank 2, causing the lower end of the upper tank 2 to engage with the upper opening of the lower tank 1. Figure 1The state is shown. The heating component is in operation, capable of steaming the Chinese herbs in the lower tank 1. During the steaming of Chinese herbs in the lower tank 1, Chinese herbs can be added to the upper tank 2. Three minutes before adding Chinese herbs to the upper tank 2, the linkage mechanism 5 and the stirring mechanism 101 are linked. The hot air in the lower tank 1 can enter the upper tank 2 through the linkage mechanism 5 to raise the temperature in the upper tank 2, so that the upper tank 2 reaches the temperature environment of the lower tank 1 in advance. This avoids disrupting the process environment of the lower tank 1 when adding Chinese herbs. At the same time, it can preheat the Chinese herbs in the upper tank 2, shortening the heating time after adding Chinese herbs to the lower tank 1, thereby reducing overall energy consumption. When it is necessary to add Chinese herbal medicine from the upper tank 2, the sealing mechanism 4 stops blocking the outlet 201. At this time, the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 can enter the lower tank 1 through the outlet 201. Since the linkage mechanism 5 is linked with the stirring mechanism 101, the linkage mechanism 5 can also increase the addition speed of the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2. Under the action of the stirring mechanism 101, the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 can be quickly mixed with the Chinese herbal medicine in the lower tank 1, so as to facilitate the cooking of the Chinese herbal medicine.

[0025] The lower tank 1 is equipped with a filter screen, and a drain pipe is located on the side wall of the lower tank 1 below the filter screen. The Chinese herbal medicines are placed above the filter screen. After the Chinese herbal medicines are cooked, the liquid is filtered through the filter screen and then discharged through the drain pipe, while the dregs are filtered out by the filter screen.

[0026] In this embodiment, the heating component can be a heating wire, or other equipment capable of heating and cooking.

[0027] In addition, the upper end of the discharge port 201 is hinged to a cover plate for adding Chinese herbal medicines into the upper tank 2, so that the cooking process of decocting first and then adding can be completed in a sealed environment without damaging the process environment of the lower tank 1.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the stirring mechanism 101 includes a stirring shaft 1011, multiple stirring blades 1012, and a polygonal column 1013. The stirring shaft 1011 is rotatably connected to the lower tank 1. The stirring blades 1012 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the stirring shaft 1011. The polygonal column 1013 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the stirring shaft 1011. When the stirring shaft 1011 rotates, the stirring blades 1012 can rotate synchronously, and the rotating stirring blades 1012 can stir the Chinese herbal medicines in the lower tank 1, so that the Chinese herbal medicines have a better steaming effect. The polygonal column 1013 is used to link with the linkage mechanism 5.

[0029] The lower tank 1 is equipped with a stirring motor at its bottom. The stirring shaft 1011 is connected to the output end of the stirring motor. When the stirring motor is running, the stirring shaft 1011 can rotate, and the stirring blades 1012 can be used to stir the Chinese herbal medicines in the lower tank 1.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the lifting mechanism 3 includes a guide rod 301, a lifting screw 302, a lifting motor 303, and a pair of support frames 304. The guide rod 301 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lower tank 1. The lifting screw 302 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the lower tank 1. The lifting motor 303 is installed on the outer wall of the lower tank 1, and its output end is connected to the lifting screw 302. Both support frames 304 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the upper tank 2, with one support frame 304 slidably mounted on the guide rod 301 and the other support frame 304 threadedly connected to the lifting screw 302.

[0031] The guide rod 301 guides the movement of the support frame 304. When the lifting screw 302 rotates, the support frame 304 moves up and down due to the thread action. The lifting motor 303 drives the lifting screw 302 to rotate. The support frame 304 connects the lower tank 1 and the upper tank 2.

[0032] When it is necessary to control the upper tank 2 to move upward, the lifting motor 303 is activated, causing the lifting screw 302 to rotate clockwise. The support frame 304 is able to move upward due to the thread action, while the guide rod 301 plays a guiding role. When it is necessary to control the upper tank 2 to move downward, the lifting motor 303 is activated, and the lifting screw 302 will rotate counterclockwise, thereby causing the upper tank 2 to move downward.

[0033] In this embodiment, the lifting motor 303 is a servo motor that can rotate in both directions, thereby driving the lifting screw 302 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise to control the lifting of the upper tank 2.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the sealing mechanism 4 includes a sealing element 401, a rotating ring 402, and a pair of sealing electric cylinders 404. The sealing element 401 is located on the lower side of the upper tank 2 and can seal the discharge port 201. The rotating ring 402 is rotatably connected to the outermost peripheral wall of the sealing element 401, and a pair of connecting ears 403 are fixedly connected to the rotating ring 402. The fixed end of the sealing electric cylinder 404 is installed on the lower bottom wall of the upper tank 2, and the free end of the sealing electric cylinder 404 is fixedly connected to the connecting ears 403.

[0035] When the sealing component 401 blocks the discharge port 201, the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 cannot enter the lower tank 1 through the discharge port 201. When the sealing component 401 does not block the discharge port 201, the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 can enter the lower tank 1. The rotating ring 402 can rotate relative to the sealing component 401. The connecting ear 403 is used to fix the free end of the sealing electric cylinder 404. The sealing electric cylinder 404 is used to control the lifting and lowering of the sealing component 401, thereby controlling whether the sealing component 401 blocks the discharge port 201.

[0036] When the sealing element 401 does not need to block the discharge port 201, the sealing cylinder 404 is extended. The sealing cylinder 404 moves the sealing element 401 downward through the connecting lug 403 and the rotating ring 402 until the sealing element 401 no longer blocks the discharge port 201. When the sealing element 401 needs to block the discharge port 201, the sealing cylinder 404 is retracted until the sealing element 401 completely blocks the discharge port 201.

[0037] In this embodiment, the sealing component 401 is made of heat-insulating material to prevent heat in the lower tank 1 from being transferred to the upper tank 2 through the sealing component 401. This can prevent the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 from being overheated. At the same time, it can also prevent the sealing electric cylinder 404 from being affected by high temperature, thus ensuring the service life of the sealing electric cylinder 404.

[0038] Optionally, the sealing component 401 is frustum-shaped. When the sealing component 401 does not seal the discharge port 201, it can prevent the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 from falling onto the sealing component 401, while also ensuring that the sealing component 401 has a better sealing effect on the discharge port 201.

[0039] This application utilizes the relative rotation of the rotating ring 402 and the sealing component 401 to ensure that the sealing component 401 does not affect the linkage between the linkage mechanism 5 and the stirring mechanism 101. By controlling the extension and retraction length of the sealing electric cylinder 404, the sealing condition of the sealing component 401 at the discharge port 201 can be controlled, thereby controlling the addition speed of Chinese herbal medicines in the upper tank 2 to meet the needs of different Chinese herbal medicine addition processes.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the linkage mechanism 5 includes a linkage seat 501, an outer sleeve 502, a linkage shaft 503, and two pairs of stirring rods 504. The linkage seat 501 is connected to the center of the lower bottom wall of the sealing member 401 and can engage with the polygonal column 1013. The outer sleeve 502 is fixedly connected to the linkage seat 501, and one end passes through the sealing member 401. One end of the linkage shaft 503 is rotatably connected to the inner top wall of the upper tank 2, and the other end is inserted into the outer sleeve 502. A pair of limiting plates 5031 are connected to the side wall of the linkage shaft 503, and the outer sleeve 502 is provided with a sliding groove that matches the limiting plates 5031. Both pairs of stirring rods 504 are connected to the side wall of the linkage shaft 503, and the two pairs of stirring rods 504 are perpendicular to each other.

[0041] The linkage mechanism 101 and the linkage mechanism 5 can be linked by engaging the linkage seat 501 with the polygonal column 1013. The outer sleeve 502 is used to stabilize the linkage shaft 503, and at the same time, through the cooperation between the linkage shaft 503 and the slide groove, it is used to drive the linkage shaft 503 to rotate. The linkage shaft 503 is used to install two pairs of stirring rods 504. When the linkage shaft 503 rotates, the stirring rods 504 can also rotate synchronously, and the rotating stirring rods 504 are used to stir the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2.

[0042] When it is necessary to add Chinese herbal medicine into the lower tank 1, the sealing electric cylinder 404 is extended. The sealing electric cylinder 404 moves the sealing member 401 downward through the connecting lug 403 and the rotating ring 402 until the linkage seat 501 at the center of the sealing member 401 can engage with the polygonal column 1013. At this time, the discharge port 201 is not blocked by the sealing member 401, and the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 can enter the lower tank 1 through the discharge port 201. The stirring shaft 1011 is rotated, and the stirring shaft 1011 stirs the Chinese herbal medicine in the lower tank 1 through the stirring blades 1012. Meanwhile, since the sealing element 401 and the rotating ring 402 can rotate relative to each other, the polygonal column 1013 can drive the linkage seat 501, sealing element 401, outer sleeve 502, linkage shaft 503, and stirring rod 504 to rotate. The rotating sealing element 401 allows the Chinese herbal medicine to disperse around the lower tank 1 when discharged through the outlet 201, improving the addition effect of the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 and preventing the Chinese herbal medicine from remaining on the upper side of the sealing element 401. The rotating linkage shaft 503 and stirring rod 504 can stir the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2.

[0043] In this embodiment, the stirring roller 504 is installed in the following position: Figure 9 As shown, this setting allows the stirring rod 504 to have a better stirring effect on the Chinese herbal medicines in the upper tank 2.

[0044] Among them, a scraper 505 is fixedly connected to a pair of stirring rollers 504 on the lower side. When the stirring rollers 504 rotate, the scraper 505 will also rotate synchronously. The rotating scraper 505 can accelerate the discharge speed of Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 and shorten the addition time of Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2.

[0045] like Figures 6 to 12 As shown, multiple fixing rods 506 are fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the sealing component 401. A fixing ring 507 is connected to the end of each fixing rod 506 away from the sealing component 401. A polygonal column 1013 can pass through the fixing ring 507. Multiple circumferentially distributed defoaming rods 5071 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixing ring 507. The fixing rods 506 are used to fix the fixing ring 507, and the defoaming rods 5071 can achieve the defoaming effect.

[0046] When the sealing component 401 rotates, the fixing ring 507 rotates synchronously via the fixing rod 506, which in turn causes the defoaming rod 5071 to rotate. The rotating defoaming rod 5071 stirs the herbal liquid on the upper side of the lower tank 1, thus reducing the generation of air bubbles when the herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 is added to the lower tank 1, ensuring the effectiveness of adding the herbal medicine in the upper tank 2. At the same time, some of the herbal medicine added in the upper tank 2 will fall onto the upper side of the rotating defoaming rod 5071, and under the action of the rotating defoaming rod 5071, it can be dispersed around the lower tank 1, so that the herbal medicine added in the upper tank 2 can be better mixed with the herbal medicine in the lower tank 1, improving the subsequent cooking efficiency of the herbal medicine.

[0047] In this embodiment, the length of the defoaming rod 5071 is greater than the diameter of the sealing member 401. When the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 is discharged through the discharge port 201, some of the Chinese herbal medicine will fall on the upper side of the defoaming rod 5071. Under the action of rotating the defoaming rod 5071, it can be dispersed around the lower tank 1, so that the Chinese herbal medicine added to the upper tank 2 can be better mixed with the Chinese herbal medicine in the lower tank 1, thereby improving the subsequent cooking efficiency of the Chinese herbal medicine.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, a linkage motor 508 is installed inside the sealing component 401. The output end of the linkage motor 508 is connected to a linkage screw 509, and one end of the linkage screw 509 is rotatably connected to a fixed ring 507. A linkage ring 510 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the linkage seat 501. The linkage ring 510 is slidably mounted on the fixed rod 506 and is threadedly connected to the linkage screw 509.

[0049] The linkage motor 508 is used to drive the linkage screw 509 to rotate. The linkage screw 509 is connected to the linkage ring 510 by a thread. When the linkage screw 509 rotates, the linkage ring 510 is subjected to the thread action, which allows the linkage seat 501 and the sealing component 401 to slide against each other.

[0050] When the sealing component 401 blocks the discharge port 201, the linkage motor 508 is activated. The linkage motor 508 causes the linkage screw 509 to rotate, and the linkage ring 510, under the action of the thread, can slide along multiple fixed rods 506. This allows the linkage seat 501 to slide relative to the sealing component 401 until the linkage seat 501 separates from the sealing component 401 and engages separately with the polygonal column 1013. At this time, if the stirring shaft 1011 rotates, the stirring shaft 1011 can only drive the linkage seat 501, outer sleeve 502, linkage shaft 503, stirring rod 504, and scraper 505 to rotate, while the sealing component 401 does not rotate. In this way, the herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 can be stirred.

[0051] In this embodiment, the bottom of the sealing member 401 is provided with a locking groove that matches the linkage seat 501. When the linkage seat 501 is inserted into the locking groove, the linkage seat 501 and the sealing member 401 can be connected as one unit, that is, when the linkage seat 501 rotates, the sealing member 401 can also rotate synchronously. When the linkage seat 501 is not inserted into the locking groove, the rotation of the linkage seat 501 will not drive the sealing member 401 to rotate.

[0052] The outer casing 502 has multiple circumferentially distributed through holes 5021 on its side wall, the linkage shaft 503 has an air passage 5032 inside, and the stirring roller 504 has multiple air outlets 5041 on its side wall. The through holes 5021, air passages 5032 and air outlets 5041 are interconnected.

[0053] When the linkage seat 501 is separated from the sealing component 401, the through hole 5021 is not blocked by the sealing component 401. At this time, the hot air in the lower tank 1 can enter the upper tank 2 through the through hole 5021, the air passage 5032, and the air outlet 5041 to preheat the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2. Combined with the stirring of the rotating stirring rod 504 and the scraper 505, the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 has a better preheating effect. When the linkage seat 501 is not separated from the sealing component 401, the through hole 5021 is blocked by the sealing component 401. At this time, the hot air in the lower tank 1 will not enter the upper tank 2.

[0054] In practical use, the lifting motor 303 is operated, causing the lifting screw 302 to rotate clockwise. The support frame 304, acting on the screw thread, moves upward, causing the upper tank 2 to rise and separating it from the lower tank 1. Figure 4 As shown in the diagram, add the Chinese herbs to be steamed to the lower tank 1 through the upper opening of the lower tank 1, and then add an appropriate amount of water. Control the lifting screw 302 to rotate counterclockwise, which will lower the upper tank 2, causing the lower end of the upper tank 2 to engage with the upper opening of the lower tank 1. Figure 1 The state shown is as follows. The heating component and stirring motor are in operation. The heating component can steam the Chinese herbal medicine in the lower tank 1, and the stirring mechanism 101 can stir the Chinese herbal medicine under the action of the stirring motor, so that the Chinese herbal medicine in the lower tank 1 can have a better steaming effect.

[0055] During the steaming of Chinese herbs in the lower tank 1, the cover can be opened to add the steamed Chinese herbs to the upper tank 2. Three minutes before adding the Chinese herbs from the upper tank 2 to the lower tank 1, the linkage motor 508 is activated. The linkage motor 508 causes the linkage screw 509 to rotate, and the linkage ring 510, under the action of the thread, can slide along multiple fixed rods 506. This allows the linkage seat 501 to slide relative to the sealing part 401 until the linkage seat 501 separates from the sealing part 401, and the linkage seat 501 can engage with the polygonal column 1013. The stirring shaft 1011 is controlled to rotate, which drives the linkage seat 501, outer sleeve 502, linkage shaft 503, stirring rod 504, and scraper 505 to rotate. The rotating linkage shaft 503, stirring rod 504, and scraper 505 can stir the Chinese herbs in the upper tank 2. Simultaneously, when the linkage seat 501 separates from the sealing component 401, the multiple through holes 5021 on the side wall of the outer sleeve 502 are not blocked by the sealing component 401. At this time, the hot air in the lower tank 1 can enter the upper tank 2 through the through holes 5021, air passages 5032, and air outlets 5041 to preheat the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2. Combined with the stirring of the rotating linkage shaft 503, stirring roller 504, and scraper 505, the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 has a better preheating effect. This can shorten the heating time after adding Chinese herbal medicine to the lower tank 1, thereby reducing overall energy consumption. In addition, by allowing the hot air in the lower tank 1 to enter the upper tank 2, the temperature inside the upper tank 2 is increased, so that the upper tank 2 reaches the temperature environment inside the lower tank 1 in advance, avoiding damage to the process environment of the lower tank 1 when adding Chinese herbal medicine.

[0056] When it is necessary to add Chinese herbal medicine to the upper tank 2, first stop the rotation of the stirring shaft 1011, then control the extension of the sealing electric cylinder 404. The sealing electric cylinder 404, through the connecting lug 403 and the rotating ring 402, causes the sealing part 401 to move downward, and the sealing part 401 no longer blocks the discharge port 201. The Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 can enter the lower tank 1 through the discharge port 201. When the sealing part 401 does not block the discharge port 201, the linkage seat 501 will engage the engaging groove at the bottom of the sealing part 401, controlling the rotation of the stirring shaft 1011. The polygonal column 1013 can drive the linkage seat 501, the sealing part 401, the outer sleeve 502, the linkage shaft 503, and the stirring rod 504 to rotate. The rotating sealing part 401 can disperse the Chinese herbal medicine in the lower tank 1 around when it is discharged through the discharge port 201, thereby improving the addition effect of the Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2, and also preventing the Chinese herbal medicine from being left on the upper side of the sealing part 401. The rotating scraper 505 can accelerate the discharge speed of Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 and shorten the addition time of Chinese herbal medicine in the upper tank 2.

[0057] When the sealing component 401 rotates, the fixing ring 507 rotates synchronously via the fixing rod 506, which in turn causes the defoaming rod 5071 to rotate. The rotating defoaming rod 5071 stirs the herbal liquid on the upper side of the lower tank 1, thus reducing the generation of air bubbles when the herbal medicine in the upper tank 2 is added to the lower tank 1, ensuring the effectiveness of adding the herbal medicine in the upper tank 2. At the same time, some of the herbal medicine added in the upper tank 2 will fall onto the upper side of the rotating defoaming rod 5071, and under the action of the rotating defoaming rod 5071, it can be further dispersed around the lower tank 1, so that the herbal medicine added in the upper tank 2 can be better mixed with the herbal medicine in the lower tank 1, improving the subsequent cooking efficiency of the herbal medicine.

[0058] In summary, this application, through the cooperation of the upper tank 2, the sealing mechanism 4, and the linkage mechanism 5, allows for the placement of various Chinese herbal medicines into the lower tank 1 in a sealed environment, enabling the mixed steaming of multiple Chinese herbal medicines. This is particularly suitable for steaming processes where the herbs are decocted first and then added, without damaging the process environment inside the lower tank 1. This ensures the efficiency of the steaming of the Chinese herbal medicines and also prevents workers from being scalded when placing the herbs, thus ensuring the safety of the workers.

[0059] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this disclosure is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this disclosure can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this disclosure. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0060] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A smart steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine, characterized in that, include: The lower tank body is equipped with a stirring mechanism and a heating assembly. The upper tank is engaged with the upper port of the lower tank. The lower bottom of the upper tank is provided with a discharge port, and the interior of the upper tank is connected to the interior of the lower tank through the discharge port. A lifting mechanism is used to connect the lower tank and the upper tank, and the upper tank is lifted and lowered under the action of the lifting mechanism; A sealing mechanism is installed at the bottom of the upper tank body, and the sealing mechanism is used to seal the discharge port; The linkage mechanism is installed on the sealing mechanism, with one end located inside the upper tank. The linkage mechanism can be linked with the stirring mechanism.

2. The intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring mechanism includes: A stirring shaft is rotatably connected to the lower tank body; Multiple stirring blades are fixedly connected to the side wall of the stirring shaft; A polygonal column is fixedly connected to the upper end of the stirring shaft.

3. The intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes: The guide rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lower tank. The lifting screw is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the lower tank. A lifting motor is installed on the outer wall of the lower tank, and its output end is connected to the lifting screw. A pair of support frames are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the upper tank. One of the support frames is slidably mounted on the guide rod, and the other support frame is threadedly connected to the lifting screw.

4. The intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The blocking mechanism includes: A sealing element is provided on the lower side of the upper tank body and can block the discharge port; A swivel ring is rotatably connected to the maximum outer peripheral wall of the sealing component, and a pair of connecting ears are fixedly connected to the swivel ring. A pair of sealing electric cylinders, wherein the fixed end of the sealing electric cylinder is installed on the lower bottom wall of the upper tank, and the free end of the sealing electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the connecting lug.

5. The intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The linkage mechanism includes: The linkage seat is connected to the center of the bottom wall of the sealing component and can engage with the polygonal column; The outer casing is fixedly connected to the linkage seat, and one end passes through the sealing member; The linkage shaft is rotatably connected at one end to the top wall of the upper tank and inserted into the outer sleeve at the other end. A pair of limiting plates are connected to the side wall of the linkage shaft, and the outer sleeve is provided with a sliding groove that matches the limiting plates. Two pairs of stirring rods are connected to the side wall of the linkage shaft, and the two pairs of stirring rods are perpendicular to each other.

6. The intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 5, characterized in that, A scraper is fixedly connected to the pair of stirring rods on the lower side.

7. The intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the sealing component is fixedly connected to multiple fixing rods. The end of each fixing rod away from the sealing component is connected to a fixing ring. The polygonal column can pass through the fixing ring. The side wall of the fixing ring is fixedly connected to multiple circumferentially evenly distributed defoaming rods.

8. The intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sealing component is equipped with a linkage motor, and the output end of the linkage motor is connected to a linkage screw. One end of the linkage screw is rotatably connected to the fixed ring.

9. The intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 8, characterized in that, A linkage ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the linkage seat. The linkage ring is slidably disposed on the fixed rod and threadedly connected to the linkage screw.

10. The intelligent steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The outer sleeve sidewall is provided with multiple circumferentially evenly distributed through holes, the linkage shaft is provided with an air passage, and the stirring roller sidewall is provided with multiple air outlet holes. The through holes, air passage and air outlet holes are interconnected.

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