A traditional Chinese medicine material component extraction and separation device and method based on shengjing capsules

Abstract

The application relates to a traditional Chinese medicine material component extraction and separation equipment and method based on shengjing capsules, and belongs to the technical field of medicine material component extraction. The equipment comprises an outer cylinder, the top of the outer cylinder is provided with an annular spray pipe with a spray head, and a mixing assembly and a separation assembly are respectively arranged in the outer cylinder and an upper cylinder; the closed feeding and cavity sealing design ensures the stability of the extraction environment and solvent leakage, and provides a prerequisite guarantee for subsequent high-efficiency mass transfer; on the basis, a driving motor synchronously activates a rotating ring, a disturbance plate and a scraper through multi-stage gear transmission; the disturbance plate implements three-dimensional tumbling and shearing on the materials, breaks the medicine material agglomeration, and promotes uniform penetration of the solvent, and the scraper applies periodic extrusion on the bottom layer materials under the damping elastic support, which not only accelerates cell rupture and release of effective components (such as icariin, ginsenosides, polysaccharides of medlar and the like), but also forms an up-down cooperative mechanical field with the disturbance plate in space, so that the initial dissolution rate is obviously improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medicinal herb extraction technology, and in particular to a device and method for extracting and separating medicinal herb components based on a spermatogenic capsule. Background Technology

[0002] Shengjing Capsules are a classic compound Chinese medicine preparation made from deer antler, wolfberry, epimedium, dodder seed, psoralea seed, raspberry, psoralea, curculigo, mulberry, rosehip, sargentodoxa cuneata, cordyceps, and drynaria. It is rich in active ingredients such as epimedium glycoside and wolfberry polysaccharide, and has significant effects on male oligospermia, asthenospermia, sperm malformation, semen non-liquefaction, and kidney yang deficiency-related diseases.

[0003] Currently, the extraction of medicinal materials for spermatogenic capsules mostly adopts traditional static maceration and ordinary reflux extraction processes. These processes generally suffer from problems such as easy material agglomeration, uneven solvent penetration, and insufficient cell wall disruption, resulting in slow dissolution of active ingredients, low extraction rates, and serious waste of raw materials. At the same time, these processes are mostly open or semi-closed, which can easily lead to solvent evaporation and leakage, polluting the environment and affecting the stability of the extraction system. Furthermore, the extraction and solid-liquid separation are carried out in separate steps, which can easily cause impurities to backmix and active ingredients to degrade, increasing the difficulty of subsequent purification. In addition, the filter screen is easily clogged by medicinal residue, requiring frequent shutdowns for cleaning, which seriously restricts the continuity of production and batch stability, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern, large-scale, and high-quality production of spermatogenic capsules.

[0004] Therefore, this application provides a device and method for extracting and separating components of traditional Chinese medicine based on spermatogenic capsules to meet the needs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a device and method for extracting and separating Chinese medicinal materials based on spermatogenic capsules, so as to solve the problems of existing equipment where material agglomeration leads to uneven solvent penetration and insufficient cell wall disruption, resulting in incomplete dissolution of active ingredients; at the same time, extraction and solid-liquid separation are carried out in steps, which causes the effective liquid phase to be in contact with the residue for a long time, resulting in impurities being mixed back in, and the filter screen is prone to clogging, requiring frequent shutdowns for cleaning, which seriously affects the extraction efficiency, product purity and continuous production stability.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An extraction and separation device for traditional Chinese medicine components based on spermatogenic capsules includes an outer cylinder with an annular spray nozzle mounted on its top. A mixing component and a separation component are respectively installed inside the outer cylinder and an upper cylinder. The mixing component includes a rotating ring rotatably connected to the upper cylinder, a second gear located on the outer ring of the rotating ring, and a rotating gear meshing with it. A disturbance plate is provided inside the rotating ring, and a scraper is located below it. The separation component includes a conical filter screen located below the scraper, filter cotton and a flow chamber located below the conical filter screen, and a flow channel located on the outer ring of the conical filter screen. A flow chamber is located below the flow chamber. It has a reflux pipe; the medicinal materials and solvent are put into the rotating ring to form a mixture. Through the meshing and coordinated transmission of the rotating ring, the second gear and the rotating gear, the disturbance plate and the scraper achieve synchronous rotation, thereby applying continuous tumbling and shearing action to the mixture inside the rotating ring; when no impurity removal is required, the scraper applies a squeezing action to the material to enhance the leaching and precipitation of the effective components of the medicinal materials; when impurities need to be removed, the scraper pushes the residue trapped on the conical filter screen to the flow channel to complete the impurity removal; the leached effective components are finely filtered by the filter cotton and flow into the flow chamber, and then flow back to the rotating ring through the reflux pipe.

[0007] Optionally, a gear ring is fixedly connected to the inner ring at the top of the rotating ring, and a first gear is meshed with the rotating ring through the gear ring. A transmission rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first gear, and a drive motor is fixedly connected to the top of the transmission rod.

[0008] Optionally, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected inside the rotating ring, one end of the rotating shaft passes through the rotating ring and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second gear, and the outer wall of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the disturbance plate.

[0009] Optionally, the rotating gear is located at the bottom of the rotating ring and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the upper cylinder. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating gear. The connecting rod is L-shaped and does not interfere with the disturbance plate. The bottom of one end of the connecting rod is elastically connected to the scraper through a damping rod, so that the scraper fits the conical filter screen.

[0010] Optionally, an inner cylinder is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the conical filter screen, and the flow channel is formed by the gap between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder for storing impurities in the mixture.

[0011] Optionally, an annular stabilizing frame is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the filter cotton. The outer wall of the stabilizing frame is connected to the inner wall of the inner cylinder. The outer wall of the flow chamber is also fixedly connected to the inner wall of the inner cylinder. The flow chamber is located below the filter cotton and is used to store the separated active ingredients.

[0012] Optionally, a discharge pipe is connected through the bottom of the flow chamber, and a support rod is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the discharge pipe, the support rod being connected to the inner cylinder.

[0013] Optionally, a guide pipe is connected through the feed pipe, the guide pipe is connected to a liquid pump, and the output end of the liquid pump is connected to a return pipe.

[0014] Optionally, a sealing cover is provided in the gap at the bottom between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, and a top cover is fixedly connected to the top of the upper cylinder by bolts. A circular hole for installing a return pipe is opened on the top of the top cover, and a feed cover is snapped into the center of the top of the top cover. Electric slide rails are also installed on the top of both sides of the outer cylinder. Electric sliders are slidably connected inside the electric slide rails, and an arc-shaped sealing block is fixedly connected to one side of the electric slider.

[0015] The second objective of this invention is to provide a method for extracting and separating components from traditional Chinese medicine based on spermatogenic capsules, comprising the following steps: S1. Powder the Chinese medicinal materials according to the prescription ratio and a suitable solvent (water or ethanol) into the rotating ring through the central inlet of the top cover. Close and lock the inlet cover and the top cover to ensure the cavity is sealed. At the same time, confirm that the bottom sealing cover is installed in place and that the auxiliary systems such as the reflux pipe, the liquid pump and the ring nozzle are in standby mode. S2. Start the drive motor, which synchronously drives the rotating ring, disturbance plate and scraper through gear transmission: the disturbance plate tumbles and shears the material, and the scraper periodically squeezes the bottom material under the action of damping, which enhances solvent penetration and cell wall breaking, and efficiently promotes the dissolution of effective components such as saponins, flavonoids and polysaccharides. S3. Under the action of gravity and extrusion, the extract passes through the conical filter and filter cotton in sequence to achieve the classification and interception of large particles and fine impurities; the clarified liquid flows into the flow chamber below, while the residue is pushed to the outer edge of the conical filter by the rotating scraper and enters the flow channel between the inner and outer cylinders for centralized temporary storage. S4. The extract in the flow chamber is pressurized by the pump through the feed pipe and then reinjected into the top of the rotating ring through the guide pipe and reflux pipe to form a circulation reflux, maintain a high concentration gradient, improve the dissolution rate of components, and reduce solvent consumption. S5. The impurity removal is triggered according to the set cycle or resistance signal. The scraper pushes the drug residue on the filter screen surface completely into the flow channel. After the extraction is completed, the ring nozzle is started to spray the cleaning liquid. With the assistance of the scraper, the internal cavity is flushed online (CIP) to ensure cleanliness and batch consistency. S6. After determining the extraction endpoint, stop the machine and open the feed pipe to export the enriched effective ingredient solution and directly transfer it to processes such as concentration, drying or macroporous resin purification to obtain high-quality traditional Chinese medicine intermediates that meet the requirements of spermatogenic capsule formulations.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: The above-mentioned formula closely aligns with the characteristics of the Shengjing Capsule's multi-herb combination and multi-component synergy. Specific optimizations have been made to the extraction characteristics of thirteen raw materials, including deer antler, wolfberry, epimedium, dodder seed, and drynaria. A closed feeding system and sealed cavity structure ensure no solvent leakage and no environmental pollution throughout the process. This provides a stable and safe extraction environment for core active ingredients such as epimedium glycosides and wolfberry polysaccharides, guaranteeing the stability and mass transfer efficiency of the extraction system from the source of the process. This solves the problems of volatility, contamination, and poor stability associated with traditional open extraction methods, fully protecting the integrity and activity of the compound components in the Shengjing Capsule.

[0017] This invention utilizes the synergistic mechanical action of rolling, shearing, and damping compression by a disturbance plate to completely break up the agglomeration of medicinal materials, significantly enhancing solvent penetration and cell wall disruption. This allows the effective components in medicinal materials such as deer antler, epimedium, and wolfberry to dissolve rapidly and fully, effectively increasing component yield and reducing waste. Simultaneously, dynamic extraction and solid-liquid separation are achieved concurrently. Combined with a conical filter and filter cotton for graded impurity removal, it avoids backmixing of medicinal residues and component degradation, significantly improving the purity of the extract. This maximizes the preservation of the kidney-tonifying, essence-boosting, yin-nourishing, and yang-strengthening medicinal material basis in the Shengjing capsule formula, ensuring the quality of intermediates and the stability of the clinical efficacy of the finished product.

[0018] This invention integrates automatic impurity removal, closed-loop reflux, and online cleaning functions. The scraper can automatically push the residue to prevent filter clogging, eliminating the need for machine shutdown for residue cleaning and meeting the needs of large-scale continuous production of spermatogenic capsules. The circulating reflux design continuously maintains a high concentration gradient, further improving component enrichment and reducing solvent consumption. The equipment supports online CIP cleaning to ensure batch consistency. After extraction, the liquid can be directly connected to downstream processes such as concentration, drying, and purification, comprehensively improving production efficiency and automation level, and providing stable and reliable technical support for the modern, standardized, and green industrial production of spermatogenic capsules. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a traditional Chinese medicine component extraction and separation device based on spermatogenic capsules; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the hybrid component of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the hybrid component of the present invention; Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the hybrid component of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the separation component of the present invention; Figure 8This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 9 This is an assembly diagram of the separate components of the present invention.

[0020] Figure label: 100. Outer cylinder; 101. Annular nozzle; 102. Nozzle; 103. Electric slider; 104. Arc-shaped sealing block; 200. Upper cylinder; 300. Mixing assembly; 301. Rotating ring; 302. First gear; 303. Drive motor; 304. Rotating shaft; 3041. Second gear; 305. Disturbance plate; 306. Rotating gear; 307. Connecting rod; 308. Scraper; 400. Separation assembly; 401. Conical filter screen; 402. Inner cylinder; 403. Flow channel; 404. Filter cotton; 405. Flow chamber; 406. Feed pipe; 4061. Guide pipe; 500. Liquid pump; 501. Return pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention in order to achieve the intended purpose, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments, based on the specific implementation methods, structures, features and effects of the present invention.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine component extraction and separation device based on a spermatogenic capsule, including an outer cylinder 100, an annular nozzle 101 with a nozzle 102 mounted on the top of the outer cylinder 100, a mixing component 300 and a separation component 400 respectively disposed in the outer cylinder 100 and the upper cylinder 200; the mixing component 300 includes a rotating ring 301 rotatably connected to the upper cylinder 200, a second gear 3041 disposed on the outer ring of the rotating ring 301 and a rotating gear 306 meshing with it, a disturbance plate 305 disposed in the rotating ring 301, and a scraper 308 disposed below it; the separation component 400 includes a conical filter screen 401 disposed below the scraper 308, a filter cotton 404 disposed below the conical filter screen 401 and a flow chamber 405, and a flow channel disposed on the outer ring of the conical filter screen 401. The flow chamber 405 is equipped with a return pipe 501 below the flow chamber 405 and the channel 403. The medicinal materials and solvent are put into the rotating ring 301 to form a mixture. Through the meshing and coordinated transmission of the rotating ring 301, the second gear 3041 and the rotating gear 306, the disturbance plate 305 and the scraper 308 achieve synchronous rotation, thereby applying continuous tumbling and shearing action to the mixture inside the rotating ring 301. When there is no need to remove impurities, the scraper 308 applies a squeezing action to the material to enhance the leaching and precipitation of the effective components of the medicinal materials. When it is necessary to remove impurities, the scraper 308 pushes the residue trapped on the conical filter screen 401 to the flow channel 403 to complete the removal of impurities. The leached effective components are finely filtered by the filter cotton 404 and flow into the flow chamber 405, and then return to the rotating ring 301 through the return pipe 501.

[0023] From the above, we can conclude that: This equipment integrates mixing and separation functions to achieve efficient extraction of active ingredients from Chinese medicinal herbs and dynamic removal of impurities. After the herbs and solvent form a mixture within the rotating ring 301, the agitator 305 continuously tumbles and shears the material under the drive of the transmission mechanism, significantly enhancing solvent penetration and cell wall disruption, and improving mass transfer efficiency. Simultaneously, the scraper 308 rotates synchronously, applying controllable compression to the material during the non-impurity removal stage to promote the extraction and dissolution of active ingredients. During the impurity removal stage, the residue trapped on the conical filter screen 401 is pushed along the filter surface to the outer flow channel 403, achieving automatic removal of solid impurities and preventing filter clogging. The dissolved liquid phase passes through the conical filter screen 401. After initial separation, the solution is further clarified by the filter cotton 404 below. The resulting clear liquid is collected in the flow chamber 405 and reintroduced into the extraction area through the reflux pipe 501 to form a circulating reflux. This maintains the concentration gradient of the effective components in the extraction system and enhances the continuous extraction kinetics. In addition, the annular nozzle 101 at the top of the outer cylinder 100 can work with the nozzle 102 to flush the inner wall of the chamber or the filter screen online, further ensuring the cleanliness and operational stability of the system. The overall process integrates mixing, extrusion, filtration, impurity removal and reflux, which significantly improves the extraction efficiency, component yield and the level of automation, while ensuring the continuity of the process and the uniformity of product quality.

[0024] like Figures 2 to 8 As shown, a gear ring is fixedly connected to the inner ring at the top of the rotating ring 301. The rotating ring 301 is meshed with a first gear 302 through the gear ring. A transmission rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first gear 302. A drive motor 303 is fixedly connected to the top of the transmission rod. A rotating shaft 304 is rotatably connected inside the rotating ring 301. One end of the rotating shaft 304 passes through the rotating ring 301 and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second gear 3041. The outer wall of the rotating shaft 304 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the disturbance plate 305. The rotating gear 306 is located at the bottom of the rotating ring 301 and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the upper cylinder 200. A connecting rod 307 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating gear 306. The connecting rod 307 is L-shaped and does not interfere with the disturbance plate 305. The bottom of one end of the connecting rod 307 is elastically connected to the scraper 308 through a damping rod, so that the scraper 308 fits against the conical filter screen 401.

[0025] From the above, we can conclude that: The gear ring integrated on the inner top of the rotating ring 301 meshes with the first gear 302. The first gear 302 is driven to rotate by the drive motor 303 via a transmission rod, thereby driving the entire rotating ring 301 to rotate around its axis. Simultaneously, the rotating ring 301 has an independently rotating shaft 304 inside, one end of which is fixedly connected to a second gear 3041. This second gear 3041 meshes with a rotating gear 306 located at the bottom of the rotating ring 301. The rotating gear 306 is connected to a scraper 308 via an L-shaped connecting rod 307. The end of the connecting rod 307 elastically supports the scraper 308 via a damping rod, ensuring it remains tightly fitted to the surface of the conical filter screen 401 below. A disturbance plate 305 is also fixed to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 304, rotating synchronously with the shaft. When the drive motor... When 303 is started, the rotating ring 301 rotates as a whole, and through the cooperation of the gear pair, the rotating shaft 304 drives the disturbance plate 305 to stir the material in multiple directions. Meanwhile, the rotating gear 306 drives the scraper 308 to rotate synchronously along the conical filter screen 401 through the connecting rod 307. This dual-rotation synergistic mechanism not only realizes the full disturbance and uniform force of the mixed material in the rotating ring 301, and enhances the penetration of the solvent into the medicinal cell and the dissolution of the effective ingredients, but also the scraper 308 continuously cleans and squeezes the filter screen surface under the action of elastic damping. In the non-impurity discharge stage, it promotes the squeezing and precipitation of the effective ingredients in the liquid phase. In the impurity discharge stage, it guides the intercepted impurities to the flow channel 403, effectively preventing the filter screen from clogging and ensuring filtration efficiency and continuous and stable operation of the system.

[0026] like Figures 6 to 9 As shown, an inner cylinder 402 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the conical filter screen 401. The flow channel 403 is formed by the gap between the inner cylinder 402 and the outer cylinder 100 and is used to store impurities in the mixture. An annular stabilizing frame is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the filter cotton 404. The outer wall of the stabilizing frame is connected to the inner wall of the inner cylinder 402. The outer wall of the flow chamber 405 is also fixedly connected to the inner wall of the inner cylinder 402. The flow chamber 405 is located below the filter cotton 404 and is used to store the separated effective components. A feed pipe 406 is connected through the bottom of the flow chamber 405. A support rod is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the feed pipe 406 and is connected to the inner cylinder 402. A guide pipe 4061 is connected through the feed pipe 406 and is connected to the liquid pump 500. The output end of the liquid pump 500 is connected to the return pipe 501.

[0027] Specifically: Regarding the damping elastic support structure of the scraper 308, its specific implementation is as follows: the connecting rod 307 and the scraper 308 are connected by a damping rod. This damping rod adopts a sleeve structure with a built-in spring, which has both elastic buffering and damping adjustment functions. During the extraction stage, the spring preload of the damping rod keeps the scraper 308 in constant contact with the surface of the conical filter screen 401. When the rotating ring 301 drives the scraper 308 to move, the squeezing force applied by the scraper 308 to the bottom material is determined by the spring compression. The squeezing force can be precisely controlled by adjusting the spring preload. The compressive strength enables periodic and adjustable mechanical extrusion, promoting cell rupture and release of active ingredients in medicinal materials. When slag discharge is required, the scraper 308 encounters accumulated slag during rotation, increasing resistance and further compressing the damping rod. The contact angle between the scraper 308 and the filter screen surface changes adaptively, and the front end of the scraper 308 generates a pushing force on the slag, guiding the intercepted slag along the conical surface to the flow channel 403. This functional switching relies entirely on the passive mechanical response of the damping rod, requiring no external control signal, and has a simple and reliable structure.

[0028] The specific implementation method for determining the automatic impurity removal mechanism is as follows: a pressure sensor is installed at the outlet pipe of the extraction pump 500 or the inlet of the return pipe 501 to monitor the return pressure of the extract in real time. When the accumulation of drug residue on the surface of the conical filter screen 401 causes the filtration resistance to increase, the pressure in the return pipe 501 changes accordingly. When the pressure value exceeds the preset threshold, the control system determines that impurity removal is required. At the same time, the equipment control system has a built-in timing module that presets the impurity removal cycle according to the extraction process requirements. When the running time reaches the set cycle, the impurity removal program is automatically triggered. The two triggering mechanisms complement each other to ensure the timeliness and reliability of the impurity removal operation.

[0029] Regarding the sealing and opening mechanism of the flow channel 403, the specific implementation method is as follows: a fixedly installed annular sealing cover is provided at the outlet of the flow channel 403 at the bottom between the outer cylinder 100 and the inner cylinder 402, and a slag discharge port is opened at the corresponding position of the sealing cover; an arc-shaped blocking block 104 is installed on the electric slider 103. During the non-slag discharge stage, the arc-shaped blocking block 104 moves to the blocking position under the drive of the electric slide rail, and closes the slag discharge port of the sealing cover, ensuring that the flow channel 403 is isolated from the external environment and preventing impurities from flowing back or leaking; when slag discharge is required, the electric slider 103 drives the arc-shaped blocking block 104 to move along the slide rail, opens the slag discharge port, and the slag pushed by the scraper 308 is collected through the flow channel 403 and discharged from the slag discharge port; the arc-shaped blocking block 104 and the sealing cover cooperate to form a controllable slag discharge valve structure, which not only ensures the sealing performance during the non-slag discharge stage, but also realizes the automated control of the slag discharge process.

[0030] From the above, we can conclude that: The bottom of the conical filter screen 401 is fixedly connected to an inner cylinder 402, and the annular gap formed between the inner cylinder and the outer shell constitutes a flow channel 403 for collecting and temporarily storing solid impurities separated from the mixture. Inside the inner cylinder 402, filter cotton 404 is firmly embedded in the cylinder wall by an annular stabilizing frame to ensure structural stability and sealing under dynamic operating conditions. The flow chamber 405 located directly below the filter cotton 404 is also fixed to the inner wall of the inner cylinder 402 for receiving the effective liquid components after deep clarification by the filter cotton. The bottom of the flow chamber 405 is connected to a feed pipe 406. 06 is rigidly connected to the inner cylinder 402 via radial support rods, ensuring the mechanical strength and operational stability of the overall structure; the feed pipe 406 leads out a guide pipe 4061 from the side wall and is connected to the inlet of the liquid pump 500. The liquid pump 500 pressurizes and delivers the enriched effective ingredient solution to the return pipe 501, which is then reintroduced into the extraction chamber to form a circulating reflux. This achieves efficient solid-liquid separation, directional impurity removal, and continuous recovery of effective ingredients. It not only avoids filter material displacement or clogging, but also enhances the extraction kinetics process through closed-loop reflux, significantly improving the component dissolution rate and the continuity and reliability of system operation.

[0031] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, a sealing cover is provided in the gap at the bottom between the outer cylinder 100 and the inner cylinder 402. The top of the upper cylinder 200 is fixedly connected to the top cover by bolts. The top of the top cover has a circular hole for installing the return pipe 501, and the center of the top of the top cover is snapped with an inlet cover. Electric slide rails are also installed on the top of both sides of the outer cylinder 100. Electric sliders 103 are slidably connected inside the electric slide rails. An arc-shaped sealing block 104 is fixedly connected to one side of the electric slider 103.

[0032] From the above, we can conclude that: The outer cylinder 100 and the inner cylinder 402 are fitted with a sealing cap at the bottom gap, which effectively blocks the interference of the external environment on the internal circulation system and prevents the extract or impurities from leaking from the bottom of the equipment, ensuring that the entire separation process is carried out under closed and clean conditions. The top of the upper cylinder 200 is fastened with a top cover by bolts to form a stable closed cavity. The top center of the upper cylinder is equipped with a feed cover, which facilitates the quantitative addition of medicinal materials and solvents and keeps the cover sealed during operation to prevent the escape of volatile components or external contamination. In addition, a special circular hole is opened on the top of the top cover for precise installation of the reflux pipe 501, so that the enriched liquid delivered by the pump 500 can return to the extraction area stably and undisturbed, maintaining the dynamic balance of material concentration and flow field in the system. Through multiple sealing and modular assembly design, not only is the airtightness and operational safety of the equipment improved, but the convenience of feeding and reliable integration of the reflux pipe 501 are also taken into account, providing a solid mechanical foundation for efficient, continuous and controllable extraction and separation processes.

[0033] The second objective of this invention is to provide a method for extracting and separating components from traditional Chinese medicine based on spermatogenic capsules, comprising the following steps: S1. Powder the Chinese medicinal materials according to the prescription ratio and a suitable solvent (water or ethanol) into the rotating ring 301 through the central inlet of the top cover. Close and lock the inlet cover and the top cover to ensure the cavity is sealed. At the same time, confirm that the bottom sealing cover is installed in place and that the auxiliary systems such as the return pipe 501, the liquid pump 500 and the annular nozzle 101 are in standby mode. S2. Start the drive motor 303, which synchronously drives the rotating ring 301, the disturbance plate 305 and the scraper 308 through gear transmission: the disturbance plate 305 tumbles and shears the material, and the scraper 308 periodically squeezes the bottom material under the action of damping, which enhances solvent penetration and cell wall breaking, and efficiently promotes the dissolution of effective components such as saponins, flavonoids and polysaccharides. S3. Under the action of gravity and compression, the extract passes through the conical filter screen 401 and the filter cotton 404 in sequence to achieve the classification and interception of large particles and fine impurities. The clarified liquid flows into the flow chamber 405 below, while the residue is pushed to the outer edge of the conical filter screen 401 by the rotating scraper 308 and enters the flow channel 403 between the inner cylinder 402 and the outer cylinder 100 for centralized temporary storage. S4. The extract in the flow chamber 405 is pressurized by the pump 500 through the feed pipe 406 and re-injected into the top of the rotating ring 301 through the guide pipe 4061 and the return pipe 501 to form a circulation reflux, maintain a high concentration gradient, improve the dissolution rate of components, and reduce solvent consumption. S5. The impurity is discharged according to the set cycle or resistance signal. The scraper 308 pushes the drug residue on the filter screen completely into the flow channel 403. After the extraction is completed, the annular nozzle 101 is started to spray the cleaning liquid. With the assistance of the scraper 308, the internal cavity is flushed online (CIP) to ensure cleanliness and batch consistency. S6. After determining the extraction endpoint, stop the machine and open the feed pipe 406 to export the enriched effective ingredient solution and directly transfer it to processes such as concentration, drying or macroporous resin purification to obtain high-quality traditional Chinese medicine intermediates that meet the requirements of spermatogenic capsule formulation.

[0034] The working principle of the technical solution provided by this invention is as follows: The pulverized Chinese medicinal materials, prepared according to the formula of the sperm-enhancing capsules, and a suitable solvent (such as water or ethanol of different concentrations) are fed into the rotating ring 301 through the feed cap in the center of the top cover. Then, the feed cap and the top cover are closed and locked to ensure that the entire extraction chamber is in a sealed state. At the same time, it is confirmed that the sealing cap at the bottom gap between the outer cylinder 100 and the inner cylinder 402 has been installed in place, and the auxiliary systems such as the reflux pipe 501, the liquid pump 500 and the annular nozzle 101 are in standby mode, laying the foundation for subsequent efficient and leak-free extraction operations. The top drive motor 303 is started, and the power is transmitted to the first gear 302 through the transmission rod, which drives the gear ring at the top of the rotating ring 301 to rotate, so that the rotating ring 301 rotates around the axis. At the same time, the second gear 3041 on the outer ring of the rotating ring 301 drives the rotating gear 306 at the bottom, which is linked to the scraper 308 through the L-shaped connecting rod 307 and the damping rod, so that it always elastically fits the surface of the conical filter screen 401. Meanwhile, the rotating shaft 304 that runs through the rotating ring 301 drives the internal disturbance plate 305 to rotate simultaneously, thus forming a dual effect of the disturbance plate 305 tumbling and shearing the material and the scraper 308 periodically squeezing the bottom material. During the extraction process, the liquid phase containing the active ingredients permeates downwards under the action of gravity and compression. First, it is intercepted by the conical filter screen 401, which intercepts large particles of medicinal residue. Then, it is deeply clarified by the filter cotton 404 fixed by the annular stabilizing frame below, removing tiny impurities such as colloids and fine powders. The clarified extract flows into the flow chamber 405 located directly below the filter cotton 404. The solid residue trapped on the surface of the conical filter screen 401 is pushed along the filter surface to its outer edge by the continuously rotating scraper 308 and enters the flow channel 403 formed by the gap between the inner cylinder 402 and the outer cylinder 100, realizing the centralized temporary storage and spatial isolation of impurities. The clarified extract in the flow chamber 405 flows into the pump 500 through the bottom feed pipe 406. After being pressurized by the pump, it is transported to the return pipe 501 through the guide pipe 4061 and re-injected into the top of the rotating ring 301 to form a closed-loop circulation return. Specifically, the above-mentioned reflux mechanism effectively maintains a high concentration gradient within the extraction system, prolongs the mass transfer driving force, and allows the residual active ingredients in the medicinal materials to be dissolved multiple times and fully, thereby significantly improving the total extraction rate and component enrichment, while avoiding the waste of resources caused by the use of a large amount of solvent at one time.

[0035] When the preset impurity removal cycle is reached or the system detects an increase in filtration resistance, the scraper 308 continues to rotate, completely pushing the accumulated residue on the conical filter screen 401 into the flow channel 403 to complete the automatic impurity removal. After extraction, the annular nozzle 101 at the top of the outer cylinder 100 can be activated to spray cleaning media onto the inner wall of the rotating ring 301, the disturbance plate 305, and the filter screen surface through the nozzle 102. With the synchronous movement of the scraper 308, online flushing (CIP) is achieved inside the cavity to remove adhering residues and ensure the cleanliness of the equipment is consistent with the process of the next batch of operation. Specifically: When it is necessary to push out the dregs, the two electric sliders 103 on the electric slide rail are activated to drive the two arc-shaped blocking blocks 104 to move, thereby opening the flow channel 403.

[0036] When the extraction reaches its endpoint (determined by time, conductivity, or process experience), stop the reflux and drive system, open the feed pipe 406 outlet, and export the enriched active ingredient solution in the flow chamber 405. The resulting extract can be directly fed into the concentration, drying, or further purification (such as macroporous resin chromatography) process to finally obtain a high-activity, high-purity traditional Chinese medicine intermediate that meets the requirements of the spermatogenic capsule formulation, achieving a seamless connection from raw materials to high-quality products.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention are within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for extracting and separating components of traditional Chinese medicine based on spermatogenic capsules, characterized in that, include: The outer cylinder (100) is equipped with an annular nozzle (101) with a nozzle (102) at the top. The outer cylinder (100) and the upper cylinder (200) are respectively provided with a mixing component (300) and a separation component (400). The mixing component (300) includes a rotating ring (301) rotatably connected to the upper cylinder (200), a second gear (3041) disposed on the outer ring of the rotating ring (301) and a rotating gear (306) meshing with it. The rotating ring (301) is provided with a disturbance plate (305) and a scraper (308) below it. The separating component (400) includes a conical filter screen (401) disposed below the scraper (308), a filter cotton (404) disposed below the conical filter screen (401) and a flow chamber (405), and a flow channel (403) disposed on the outer ring of the conical filter screen (401). A return pipe (501) is provided below the flow chamber (405). The medicinal materials and solvent are put into the rotating ring (301) to form a mixture. Through the meshing and coordinated transmission of the rotating ring (301), the second gear (3041) and the rotating gear (306), the disturbance plate (305) and the scraper (308) achieve synchronous rotation, thereby applying continuous tumbling and shearing action to the mixture inside the rotating ring (301). When no impurities need to be removed, the scraper (308) applies a squeezing action to the material to enhance the leaching and precipitation of the effective components of the medicinal material. When impurities need to be removed, the scraper (308) pushes the residue trapped on the conical filter screen (401) to the flow channel (403) to complete the removal of impurities. The leached effective components are finely filtered by the filter cotton (404) and flow into the flow chamber (405), and then flow back to the rotating ring (301) through the return pipe (501).

2. The herbal ingredient extraction and separation device based on spermatogenic capsules according to claim 1, characterized in that, A gear ring is fixedly connected to the inner ring at the top of the rotating ring (301). The rotating ring (301) is meshed with a first gear (302) through the gear ring. A transmission rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first gear (302). A drive motor (303) is fixedly connected to the top of the transmission rod.

3. The herbal ingredient extraction and separation device based on spermatogenic capsules according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating ring (301) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (304). One end of the rotating shaft (304) passes through the rotating ring (301) and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second gear (3041). The outer wall of the rotating shaft (304) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the disturbance plate (305).

4. The herbal ingredient extraction and separation device based on spermatogenic capsules according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating gear (306) is located at the bottom of the rotating ring (301) and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the upper cylinder (200). A connecting rod (307) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating gear (306). The connecting rod (307) is L-shaped and does not interfere with the disturbance plate (305). The bottom of one end of the connecting rod (307) is elastically connected to the scraper (308) through a damping rod, so that the scraper (308) fits against the conical filter screen (401).

5. The herbal ingredient extraction and separation device based on spermatogenic capsules according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the conical filter screen (401) is fixedly installed with an inner cylinder (402), and the flow channel (403) is formed by the gap between the inner cylinder (402) and the outer cylinder (100) for storing impurities in the mixture.

6. The herbal ingredient extraction and separation device based on spermatogenic capsules according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer ring of the filter cotton (404) is fixedly connected to an annular stabilizing frame. The outer wall of the stabilizing frame is connected to the inner wall of the inner cylinder (402). The outer wall of the flow chamber (405) is also fixedly connected to the inner wall of the inner cylinder (402). The flow chamber (405) is located below the filter cotton (404) and is used to store the separated effective components.

7. The herbal ingredient extraction and separation device based on spermatogenic capsules according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the flow chamber (405) is connected to a feed pipe (406), and a support rod is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the feed pipe (406). The support rod is connected to the inner cylinder (402).

8. The herbal ingredient extraction and separation device based on spermatogenic capsules according to claim 7, characterized in that, A guide pipe (4061) is connected through the feed pipe (406), the guide pipe (4061) is connected to the liquid pump (500), and the output end of the liquid pump (500) is connected to the return pipe (501).

9. The herbal ingredient extraction and separation device based on spermatogenic capsules according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing cover is provided in the gap at the bottom between the outer cylinder (100) and the inner cylinder (402). The top of the upper cylinder (200) is fixedly connected to the top cover by bolts. The top of the top cover has a circular hole for installing the return pipe (501), and the center of the top of the top cover is snapped with an inlet cover. Electric slide rails are also installed on the top of both sides of the outer cylinder (100). Electric sliders (103) are slidably connected inside the electric slide rails. An arc-shaped sealing block (104) is fixedly connected to one side of the electric slider (103).

10. A method for extracting and separating components of traditional Chinese medicine based on spermatogenic capsules, applicable to the extraction and separation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine based on spermatogenic capsules as described in claim 9, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. Powder the Chinese medicinal materials according to the prescription ratio and a suitable solvent (water or ethanol) into the rotating ring (301) through the central inlet of the top cover. Close and lock the inlet cover and the top cover to ensure the cavity is sealed. At the same time, confirm that the bottom sealing cover is installed in place and that the auxiliary systems such as the return pipe (501), the liquid pump (500) and the annular nozzle (101) are in standby mode. S2. Start the drive motor (303), which synchronously drives the rotating ring (301), the disturbance plate (305) and the scraper (308) through gear transmission: the disturbance plate (305) rolls and shears the material, and the scraper (308) periodically squeezes the bottom material under the damping action, which strengthens solvent penetration and cell wall breaking, and efficiently promotes the dissolution of effective components such as saponins, flavonoids and polysaccharides; S3. Under the action of gravity and extrusion, the extract passes through the conical filter screen (401) and filter cotton (404) in sequence to achieve the classification and interception of large particles and fine impurities; the clarified liquid flows into the flow chamber below (405), while the residue is pushed to the outer edge of the conical filter screen (401) by the rotating scraper (308) and enters the flow channel (403) between the inner cylinder (402) and the outer cylinder (100) for centralized temporary storage; S4. The extract in the flow chamber (405) is pressurized by the pump (500) through the feed pipe (406) and re-injected into the top of the rotating ring (301) through the guide pipe (4061) and the return pipe (501) to form a circulation reflux, maintain a high concentration gradient, improve the dissolution rate of components, and reduce solvent consumption. S5. Trigger the discharge of impurities according to the set cycle or resistance signal. The scraper (308) completely pushes the drug residue on the filter screen into the flow channel (403). After the extraction is completed, start the annular nozzle (101) to spray the cleaning liquid. With the assistance of the scraper (308), the internal cavity is flushed online (CIP) to ensure cleanliness and batch consistency. S6. After determining the extraction endpoint, stop the machine and open the feed pipe (406) to export the enriched effective component solution and directly transfer it to the concentration, drying or macroporous resin purification process to obtain a high-quality Chinese medicine intermediate that meets the requirements of the spermatogenic capsule formulation.

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