Medicine material tabletting machine and tabletting method thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a medicine opening machine and an opening method thereof. The medicine opening machine comprises a machine body, a first opening module, a second opening module and a third opening module arranged on the machine body. The first opening module is arranged to open medicine into two pieces. Then, the two pieces of medicine are discharged through a second discharge port to the second opening module to be opened into two pieces, and are discharged through a third discharge port to the third opening module to be opened into two pieces. In this way, the medicine opening machine can open medicine into four pieces, thereby meeting the requirement of medicine opening refinement, and saving manpower and time compared with the manual opening method. In addition, each cutter comprises a cutter seat and a cutter blade. The cutter blade is detachably arranged on the cutter seat. The cutter seat and the cutter blade are separated, so that the cutter blade can be conveniently replaced, and the replacement cost of the cutter is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medicinal material processing technology, specifically to a medicinal material slicing machine and its slicing method. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of medicinal herb processing, slicing (i.e., cutting) is a fundamental and crucial step, as the thickness of the slices directly affects subsequent processing and extraction of active ingredients. While existing technologies utilize slicing machines, they typically only allow for one- or two-slicing (cutting the herb in half), failing to further refine the slicing process to achieve four-slicing. This makes it difficult to meet the demand for precise slicing. Furthermore, achieving four-slicing currently relies on manual slicing with cutting tools, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Additionally, the cutting tools in existing slicing machines are usually manufactured as a single piece, and cutting tools are consumables, leading to high replacement costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a medicinal herb slicing machine and its slicing method, which can solve the aforementioned technical problems.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a medicinal material slicing machine, comprising: a machine body and a first slicing module, a second slicing module and a third slicing module disposed on the machine body; a first feeding port is provided at the top of the machine body, the first slicing module is located below the first feeding port, a second feeding port and a third feeding port are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the bottom of the first slicing module, the second slicing module is located below the second feeding port, and the third slicing module is located below the third feeding port; a first discharge port is provided at the bottom of the second slicing module, and a second discharge port is provided at the bottom of the third slicing module; the first slicing module, the second slicing module and the third slicing module all include cutting tools, each cutting tool including a cutting tool holder and a cutting blade, the cutting blade being detachably disposed on the cutting tool holder.

[0005] Preferably, the cutting tool of the first slitting module is a first cutting tool. The first slitting module also includes a first base, a first rolling roller, a second rolling roller, a first shaft, a second shaft, a first sprocket, and a second sprocket. The first shaft and the second shaft are spaced apart on the first base. The first rolling roller is connected to the first shaft, and the second rolling roller is connected to the second shaft. The first sprocket is located at one end of the first shaft, and the second sprocket is located at one end of the second shaft. The first rolling roller and the second rolling roller are spaced apart to form a first gap. The first cutting tool is located near the bottom of the first base. The first cutting tool is located in the center between the first rolling roller and the second rolling roller. The first discharge port is located above the first gap.

[0006] Preferably, the first slitting module further includes two first bearing seats and two second bearing seats. The two ends of the first shaft are respectively disposed on the two first bearing seats, and the two ends of the second shaft are respectively disposed on the two second bearing seats. The two first bearing seats and the two second bearing seats can be slidably disposed on the first base. The two first bearing seats and the two second bearing seats are fixed to the first base by screws and nuts. The first rolling roller is detachably connected to the first shaft, and the second rolling roller is detachably connected to the second shaft. The first cutter includes a cutter holder and a blade, and the blade is detachably disposed on the cutter holder. A baffle plate is provided on the side of the first base.

[0007] Preferably, the cutting tool of the second slitting module is a second cutting tool. The second slitting module also includes a second base, a third rolling roller, a fourth rolling roller, a third shaft, a fourth shaft, a third sprocket, and a fourth sprocket. The third and fourth shafts are spaced apart on the second base. The third rolling roller is connected to the third shaft, and the fourth rolling roller is connected to the fourth shaft. The third sprocket is located at one end of the third shaft, and the fourth sprocket is located at one end of the fourth shaft. The third and fourth rolling rollers are spaced apart to form a second gap. The second cutting tool is located near the bottom of the second base, corresponding to a central position between the third and fourth rolling rollers. The second discharge port is located at the upper part of the second gap. The third slitting module has a third cutting tool. The third slitting module also includes a third base, a fifth rolling roller, a sixth rolling roller, a fifth shaft, a sixth shaft, a fifth sprocket, and a sixth sprocket. The fifth and sixth shafts are spaced apart on the third base. The fifth rolling roller is connected to the fifth shaft, and the sixth rolling roller is connected to the sixth shaft. The fifth sprocket is located at one end of the fifth shaft, and the sixth sprocket is located at one end of the sixth shaft. The fifth and sixth rolling rollers are spaced apart to form a third gap. The third cutting tool is located near the bottom of the third base and is positioned in the center between the fifth and sixth rolling rollers. The third discharge port is located above the third gap.

[0008] Preferably, the first slitting module further includes a first guiding device and a second guiding device, the second slitting module further includes a third guiding device, and the third slitting module further includes a fourth guiding device. The first guiding device is located on the bottom left side of the first base, with its top opening corresponding to one side of the first cutter and below the first rolling roller. The second guiding device is located on the bottom right side of the first base, with its top opening corresponding to the other side of the first cutter and below the second rolling roller. The third guiding device is located at the bottom of the second base, with its top opening corresponding to below the second cutter, the third rolling roller, and the fourth rolling roller. The fourth guiding device is located at the bottom of the third base, with its top opening corresponding to below the third cutter, the fifth rolling roller, and the sixth rolling roller. The bottom opening of the first guiding device is a second discharge port, the bottom opening of the second guiding device is a third discharge port, the bottom opening of the third guiding device is a first discharge port, and the bottom opening of the fourth guiding device is a second discharge port.

[0009] Preferably, the herb slicing machine also includes a motor and a transmission device. The motor is located inside the machine body and is connected to the first sprocket, the second sprocket, the third sprocket, the fourth sprocket, the fifth sprocket, and the sixth sprocket through the transmission device.

[0010] Preferably, the transmission device includes a gearbox, a positive output shaft, a negative output shaft, a first chain, a second chain, a seventh sprocket, and an eighth sprocket. The motor is connected to the gearbox, and the gearbox is connected to either the positive output shaft or the negative output shaft. One end of the positive output shaft meshes with one end of the negative output shaft. The seventh sprocket is located at the other end of the positive output shaft, and the eighth sprocket is located at the other end of the negative output shaft. The first chain is wound to connect the first sprocket, the third sprocket, the fourth sprocket, and the seventh sprocket. The second chain is wound to connect the second sprocket, the fifth sprocket, the sixth sprocket, and the eighth sprocket.

[0011] Preferably, the herbal medicine slicing machine further includes a first tension adjustment device and a second tension adjustment device. The first tension adjustment device includes a first idler wheel, a first swing arm, a first one-way hook, a first spring, and a second spring. The first swing arm is swayably mounted on the machine body. The two ends of the first spring are connected to the machine body and the first swing arm, respectively. The first one-way hook is swayably mounted on the machine body. The two ends of the second spring are connected to the machine body and the first one-way hook, respectively. The bottom of one end of the first one-way hook is fixed to the top of the first swing arm via a locking tooth. The first idler wheel is positioned on... On the first swing arm, the first chain is connected to the first idler wheel; the second tension adjustment device includes a second idler wheel, a second swing arm, a second one-way hook, a third spring, and a fourth spring. The second swing arm is swayably mounted on the machine body. The two ends of the third spring are respectively connected to the machine body and the second swing arm. The second one-way hook is swayably mounted on the machine body. The two ends of the fourth spring are respectively connected to the machine body and the second one-way hook. The bottom of one end of the second one-way hook is fixed to the top of the second swing arm by a locking tooth. The second idler wheel is mounted on the second swing arm, and the second chain is connected to the second idler wheel.

[0012] Preferably, the first slitting module further includes an anti-sticking device, wherein the anti-sticking device includes a rotating shaft, a top plate, a fifth spring, a sixth spring, a first mounting block, a second mounting block, a first telescopic rod, a second telescopic rod, and a ninth sprocket. The first and second mounting blocks are fixedly mounted on the machine body and located below the first base. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the first and second mounting blocks. The ninth sprocket is located at one end of the rotating shaft and is connected to the first chain. The first telescopic rod is movably mounted on the first mounting block, and the second telescopic rod is movably mounted on the second mounting block. One end of the fifth spring is fixedly connected to the first mounting block, and the other end of the fifth spring is fixedly connected to one end of the first telescopic rod. One end of a telescopic rod is connected to one side of the top plate; one end of a sixth spring is fixedly connected to a second mounting block; the other end of the sixth spring is fixedly connected to one end of a second telescopic rod; the other end of the second telescopic rod is connected to the other side of the top plate; a protrusion is provided on the rotating shaft for contacting the bottom surface of the top plate; the top surface of the top plate is located close to the bottom plate of the first guiding device; multiple top strips are spaced apart and protruded along the width direction on the top surface of the top plate; multiple through holes are spaced apart along the width direction on the bottom plate of the first guiding device; each through hole extends along the length direction of the bottom plate of the first guiding device; each top strip is provided corresponding to each through hole; the top strip located in the middle extends upward to form a partition. The anti-sticking device also includes a scraper, a first connecting part, and a second connecting part. Slide grooves are provided on both sides of the first base. One end of the scraper is fixedly connected to a first bearing seat through the first connecting part and the first slide rod. The other end of the scraper is fixedly connected to another first bearing seat through the second connecting part and the second slide rod. The first slide rod and the second slide rod can move left and right along the slide groove. The scraper is set close to the first rolling roller.

[0013] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides another technical solution as follows: a slicing method for a medicinal herb slicing machine based on the above-mentioned technical solution, comprising: feeding the medicinal herb into a first feeding port, having the medicinal herb slicing into two slices by a first slicing module, having the two slices of the slicing material enter the second slicing module through a second feeding port for one-to-two slicing, and having the two slices of the slicing material enter the third slicing module through a third feeding port for one-to-two slicing, and finally having the two slices of the medicinal herb discharged from the first discharge port and the two slices of the medicinal herb discharged from the second discharge port, thereby completing the slicing operation of cutting the medicinal herb into four slices.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a medicinal herb slicing machine and its slicing method, which has the following beneficial effects: The present invention can perform one-to-two slicing of medicinal herbs by setting a first slicing module. Then, two pieces of medicinal herbs are fed into the second slicing module through the second feeding port for one-to-two slicing, and into the third slicing module through the third feeding port for one-to-two slicing. Through the above method, the medicinal herb slicing machine of the present invention can achieve one-to-four slicing of medicinal herbs, thereby better meeting the needs of fine slicing of medicinal herbs, and saving manpower and time compared with manual slicing. In addition, the first slicing module, the second slicing module and the third slicing module of the present invention all include cutting tools, each cutting tool including a cutting tool holder and a cutting blade. The cutting blade is detachably set on the cutting tool holder. The present invention adopts a design that separates the cutting tool holder and the cutting blade, which makes it easy to replace the cutting blade and saves the cost of cutting tool replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the medicinal herb slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the medicinal herb slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second partial structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the third part of the structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth partial structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fifth part of the structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the sixth part of the structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the seventh part of the structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the eighth part of the structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the ninth part of the structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the tenth part of the structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the eleventh part of the structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the twelfth part of the structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the thirteenth part of the structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the fourteenth part of the structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the fifteenth part of the structure of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention.

[0016] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1-Machine body, 2-First slitting module, 3-Second slitting module, 4-Third slitting module, 10-Baffle plate, 20-First base, 21-First rolling roller, 22-Second rolling roller, 23-First shaft, 24-Second shaft, 25-First sprocket, 26-Second sprocket, 27-First cutter, 28-First bearing seat, 29-Second bearing seat, 30-Second base, 31-Third rolling roller, 32-Fourth rolling roller, 33-Third shaft. 34-Fourth shaft post, 35-Third sprocket, 36-Fourth sprocket, 37-Second cutter, 40-Third base, 41-Fifth rolling roller, 42-Sixth rolling roller, 43-Fifth shaft post, 44-Sixth shaft post, 45-Fifth sprocket, 46-Sixth sprocket, 47-Third cutter, 201-Screw, 202-Nut, 211-Cut holder, 212-Blade, 301-First guide device, 302-Second guide device, 303-Third guide device, 30 4-Fourth feeding device, 311-Motor, 312-Gearbox, 313-Positive output shaft, 314-Reverse output shaft, 315-First chain, 316-Second chain, 317-Seventh sprocket, 318-Eighth sprocket, 401-First idler gear, 402-First swing arm, 403-First one-way hook, 411-Second idler gear, 412-Second swing arm, 413-Second one-way hook, 1a-First discharge port, 1b-Second discharge port, 1c-Third discharge port 2a-First discharge port, 2b-Second discharge port, 5-Anti-sticking device, 51-Rotating shaft, 52-Top plate, 53-Fifth spring, 54-Sixth spring, 55-First mounting block, 56-Second mounting block, 57-First telescopic rod, 58-Second telescopic rod, 59-Ninth sprocket, 510-Protrusion, 511-Top strip, 512-Through hole, 513-Bottom plate, 514-Separator, 515-Scraper strip, 516-First connecting part, 517-First sliding rod. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] This invention discloses a medicinal herb slicing machine, including a machine body 1 and a first slicing module 2, a second slicing module 3 and a third slicing module 4 disposed on the machine body 1. The top of the machine body 1 is provided with a first feeding port 1a, and the first slicing module 2 is located below the first feeding port 1a. The bottom left and right sides of the first slicing module 2 are respectively provided with a second feeding port 1b and a third feeding port 1c. The second slicing module 3 is located below the second feeding port 1b, and the third slicing module 4 is located below the third feeding port 1c. The bottom of the second slicing module 3 is provided with a first discharge port 2a, and the bottom of the third slicing module 4 is provided with a second discharge port 2b. It should be understood that the slicing method based on the above-mentioned herbal slicing machine includes: feeding the herbal material into the first feeding port 1a, and the first slicing module 2 cutting the herbal material into two pieces. The two pieces of herbal material are then fed into the second slicing module 3 through the second feeding port 1b for one-to-two-slicing, and into the third slicing module 4 through the third feeding port 1c for one-to-two-slicing. In other words, the two pieces of herbal material are further cut into four pieces by the second slicing module 3 and the third slicing module 4. Finally, two pieces of herbal material are discharged from the first discharge port 2a and two pieces of herbal material are discharged from the second discharge port 2b, thereby completing the slicing operation of cutting the herbal material into four pieces.

[0019] It is understood that the slicing mechanism of the medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention is a modular design, including a first slicing module 2, a second slicing module 3 and a third slicing module 4, etc., which ultimately makes the medicinal material split into four pieces. The modular design has low cost and can better solve the problems of difficult maintenance and high cost.

[0020] The first slitting module 2, the second slitting module 3, and the third slitting module 4 all include cutting tools. Each cutting tool includes a tool holder 211 and a blade 212, with the blade 212 detachably mounted on the tool holder 211. It is understood that when the blade 212 of a certain cutting tool is damaged, the blade 212 can be removed from the tool holder 211 for replacement. Preferably, the blade 212 can be detachably connected to the tool holder 211 by screws. Specifically, the upper end of the tool holder 211 has threaded positioning holes on both sides; after the blade 212 is inserted into the tool holder 211, it can be fixed by tightening the screws.

[0021] Preferably, the cutting tool of the first slitting module 2 is a first cutting tool 27. The first slitting module 2 also includes a first base 20, a first rolling roller 21, a second rolling roller 22, a first shaft 23, a second shaft 24, a first sprocket 25, and a second sprocket 26. The first shaft 23 and the second shaft 24 are spaced apart on the first base 20. The first rolling roller 21 is connected to the first shaft 23, and the second rolling roller 22 is connected to the second shaft 24. The first sprocket 25 is located at one end of the first shaft 23, and the second sprocket 26 is located at one end of the second shaft 24. The first rolling roller 21 and the second rolling roller 22 are spaced apart and form a first gap. The first cutting tool 27 is located near the bottom of the first base 20. The first cutting tool 27 is located in the middle between the first rolling roller 21 and the second rolling roller 22. The first discharge port 1a is located above the first gap. In other words, after the medicinal material enters the first feeding port 1a, it enters the first gap and is rolled and clamped by the first rolling roller 21 and the second rolling roller 22, and then conveyed downward to the first cutter 27, which is located in the center. The first cutter 27 cuts the medicinal material into two parts. Since the first cutter 27 is located in the center between the first rolling roller 21 and the second rolling roller 22, it can better ensure that the medicinal material is evenly split in the middle, so that the thickness of the cut medicinal material is consistent. Preferably, the first base 20 is provided with a mounting plate for mounting the first cutter 27. Both ends of the mounting plate are provided with vertical adjustment holes. The cutter holder 211 has single-hole tapping at both ends and is fixed to the mounting plate by two bolts and the aforementioned vertical adjustment holes. The height of the first cutter 27 can be adjusted by the aforementioned bolts and vertical adjustment holes.

[0022] Preferably, the first slicing module 2 further includes two first bearing seats 28 and two second bearing seats 29. The two ends of the first shaft 23 are respectively disposed on the two first bearing seats 28, and the two ends of the second shaft 24 are respectively disposed on the two second bearing seats 29. Both the two first bearing seats 28 and the two second bearing seats 29 are slidably disposed on the first base 20. Both the two first bearing seats 28 and the two second bearing seats 29 are fixed to the first base 20 by screws 201 and nuts 202. That is, the first rolling roller 21 and the second rolling roller 22 can be moved by the first bearing seats 28 and the second bearing seats 29, thereby adjusting the distance between the first rolling roller 21 and the second rolling roller 22, thus adapting to medicinal materials of different thicknesses and facilitating the positioning of the first cutter 27 in a central position between the first rolling roller 21 and the second rolling roller 22.

[0023] Preferably, the first rolling roller 21 is detachably connected to the first shaft post 23, and the second rolling roller 22 is detachably connected to the second shaft post 24. Specifically, the first rolling roller 21 and the first shaft post 23 can be detachably connected by bolts. When the first rolling roller 21 needs maintenance, simply remove the bolts and pull out the first shaft post 23 for maintenance. The same applies to the second rolling roller 22 and the second shaft post 24. In this way, when the first rolling roller 21 or the second rolling roller 22 is damaged, the first shaft post 23 can be disassembled from the first rolling roller 21, or the second shaft post 24 can be disassembled from the second rolling roller 22, and the damaged first rolling roller 21 or the second rolling roller 22 can be removed and replaced separately, effectively reducing maintenance costs and improving the problem of inconvenient maintenance. Preferably, the first rolling roller 21 and the second rolling roller 22 are made of elastic plastic material.

[0024] Preferably, baffle plates 10 are provided on both sides of the first base 20 to form a four-sided enclosure. It should be understood that the baffle plates 10 can effectively prevent the herbs from adhering to the first rolling roller 21 and the second rolling roller 22 and flying out.

[0025] Preferably, the cutting tool of the second slitting module 3 is a second cutting tool 37. The second slitting module 3 also includes a second base 30, a third rolling roller 31, a fourth rolling roller 32, a third shaft 33, a fourth shaft 34, a third sprocket 35, and a fourth sprocket 36. The third shaft 33 and the fourth shaft 34 are spaced apart on the second base 30. The third rolling roller 31 is connected to the third shaft 33, and the fourth rolling roller 32 is connected to the fourth shaft 34. The third sprocket 35 is located at one end of the third shaft 33, and the fourth sprocket 36 is located at one end of the fourth shaft 34. The third rolling roller 31 and the fourth rolling roller 32 are spaced apart to form a second gap. The second cutting tool 37 is located near the bottom of the second base 30, and is centrally located between the third rolling roller 31 and the fourth rolling roller 32. The second discharge port 1b is located at the upper part of the second gap. The cutting tool of the third slitting module 4 is the third cutting tool 47. The third slitting module 4 also includes a third base 40, a fifth rolling roller 41, a sixth rolling roller 42, a fifth shaft 43, a sixth shaft 44, a fifth sprocket 45, and a sixth sprocket 46. The fifth shaft 43 and the sixth shaft 44 are spaced apart on the third base 40. The fifth rolling roller 41 is connected to the fifth shaft 43, and the sixth rolling roller 42 is connected to the sixth shaft 44. The fifth sprocket 45 is located at one end of the fifth shaft 43, and the sixth sprocket 46 is located at one end of the sixth shaft 44. The fifth rolling roller 41 and the sixth rolling roller 42 are spaced apart to form a third gap. The third cutting tool 47 is located near the bottom of the third base 40. The third cutting tool 47 is located in the middle between the fifth rolling roller 41 and the sixth rolling roller 42. The third discharge port 1c is located above the third gap. It should be understood that the two pieces of medicinal material, after being cut by the first cutter 27, fall through the second discharge port 1b and the third discharge port 1c respectively, entering the second gap between the third rolling roller 31 and the fourth rolling roller 32, and the third gap between the fifth rolling roller 41 and the sixth rolling roller 42 respectively. Under the rolling clamping and pushing of the third rolling roller 31 and the fourth rolling roller 32, and the fifth rolling roller 41 and the sixth rolling roller 42, the two pieces of medicinal material continue to move down, and are cut again by the second cutter 37 and the third cutter 47 respectively, further dividing the two pieces of medicinal material into four pieces. Finally, the cut medicinal material is discharged from the first discharge port 2a and the second discharge port 2b respectively.

[0026] It is worth noting that both the second and third sliding modules can adopt the same structural design as the first sliding module's left and right sliding first and second bearing seats, so as to achieve the same position adjustment of the third rolling roller 31, fourth rolling roller 32, fifth rolling roller 41, and sixth rolling roller 42. In addition, both the second and third sliding modules can adopt the same structural design as the first sliding module's detachable connection between the first rolling roller and the first shaft column, and the first cutting tool, so as to facilitate the disassembly and maintenance of the third rolling roller 31, fourth rolling roller 32, fifth rolling roller 41, sixth rolling roller 42, second cutting tool, and third cutting tool.

[0027] Preferably, the first slitting module 2 further includes a first guiding device 301 and a second guiding device 302, the second slitting module 3 further includes a third guiding device 303, and the third slitting module 4 further includes a fourth guiding device 304. The first guiding device 301 is located on the bottom left side of the first base 20, with its top opening corresponding to one side of the first cutter 27 and below the first rolling roller 21. The second guiding device 302 is located on the bottom right side of the first base 20, with its top opening corresponding to the other side of the first cutter 27 and below the second rolling roller 22. The third guiding device 303 is located on the bottom right side of the first base 20. The top opening of the third guiding device 303 is located below the second cutter 37, the third rolling roller 31, and the fourth rolling roller 32, respectively, and the fourth guiding device 304 is located at the bottom of the third base 40. The top opening of the fourth guiding device 304 is located below the third cutter 47, the fifth rolling roller 41, and the sixth rolling roller 42, respectively. The bottom opening of the first guiding device 301 is the second discharge port 1b, the bottom opening of the second guiding device 302 is the third discharge port 1c, the bottom opening of the third guiding device 303 is the first discharge port 2a, and the bottom opening of the fourth guiding device 304 is the second discharge port 2b. In other words, after the medicinal material is cut into two pieces by the first slicing module 2, it falls onto the first feeding device 301 and the second feeding device 302 respectively, and then moves along the first feeding device 301 and the second feeding device 302 respectively, falling into the second slicing module 3 and the third slicing module 4 from the second discharge port 1b and the third discharge port 1c respectively. The medicinal material cut by the second slicing module 3 and the third slicing module 4 falls onto the third feeding device 303 and the fourth feeding device 304 respectively, and then falls from the first discharge port 2a and the second discharge port 2b respectively.

[0028] Preferably, the herbal medicine slicing machine of the present invention further includes a motor 311 and a transmission device. The motor 311 is disposed inside the machine body 1, and the motor 311 is connected to the first sprocket 25, the second sprocket 26, the third sprocket 35, the fourth sprocket 36, the fifth sprocket 45, and the sixth sprocket 46 through the transmission device. That is, the motor 311 drives the first sprocket 25, the second sprocket 26, the third sprocket 35, the fourth sprocket 36, the fifth sprocket 45, and the sixth sprocket 46 to rotate through the transmission device, thereby driving the first rolling roller, the second rolling roller, the third rolling roller, the fourth rolling roller, the fifth rolling roller, and the sixth rolling roller to rotate accordingly. Specifically, the first sprocket 25, the third sprocket 35, and the fifth sprocket 45 can rotate in the forward direction, while the second sprocket 26, the fourth sprocket 36, and the sixth sprocket 46 can rotate in the reverse direction, thereby pushing the herbal medicine to move.

[0029] Preferably, the transmission device includes a gearbox 312, a positive output shaft 313, a negative output shaft 314, a first chain 315, a second chain 316, a seventh sprocket 317, and an eighth sprocket 318. The motor 311 is connected to the gearbox 312, and the gearbox 312 is connected to either the positive output shaft 313 or the negative output shaft 314. One end of the positive output shaft 313 meshes with one end of the negative output shaft 314. The seventh sprocket 317 is located at the other end of the positive output shaft 313, and the eighth sprocket 318 is located at the other end of the negative output shaft 314. The first chain 315 is wound around the first sprocket 25, the third sprocket 35, the fourth sprocket 36, and the seventh sprocket 317. The second chain 316 is wound around the second sprocket 26, the fifth sprocket 45, the sixth sprocket 46, and the eighth sprocket 318. In this embodiment, gearbox 312 is connected to reverse output shaft 314; that is, motor 311 drives reverse output shaft 314 to rotate via gearbox 312. Reverse output shaft 314 then drives forward output shaft 313 to rotate, and forward output shaft 313 rotates in the forward direction while reverse output shaft 314 rotates in the reverse direction. At this time, forward output shaft 313 drives first chain 315 via seventh sprocket 317, while reverse output shaft 314 drives second chain 316 via eighth sprocket 318. This results in first chain 315 driving first sprocket 25, third sprocket 35, and fifth sprocket 45 to rotate in the forward direction, while second chain 316 drives second sprocket 26, fourth sprocket 36, and sixth sprocket 46 to rotate in the reverse direction. Gearbox 312 is preferably a conventional variable speed gearbox.

[0030] In this embodiment, the first splitting module 2, the second splitting module 3, and the third splitting module 4 are arranged in an equilateral triangle. Furthermore, the first chain 315 is located to the left of the centerline of the body 1. This chain, through a coiled arrangement, forms a closed loop with the seventh sprocket 317 (a forward-rotating drive sprocket) at the bottom, as well as with sprockets 25, 35, and 45. The second chain 316 is located to the right of the centerline of the body 1. This chain, through a coiled arrangement, forms a closed loop with the eighth sprocket 318 (a reverse-rotating drive sprocket) at the bottom, as well as with sprockets 26, 36, and 46. Both of these closed loops utilize a single-chain coiled drive, simplifying maintenance and saving costs, effectively solving the problem of difficult maintenance caused by overlapping chains.

[0031] Preferably, the herbal medicine slicing machine of the present invention further includes a first tension adjustment device and a second tension adjustment device. The first tension adjustment device includes a first idler wheel 401, a first swing arm 402, a first one-way hook 403, a first spring, and a second spring. The first swing arm 402 is swayably mounted on the machine body 1. The two ends of the first spring are respectively connected to the machine body 1 and the first swing arm 402. The first one-way hook 403 is swayably mounted on the machine body 1. The two ends of the second spring are respectively connected to the machine body 1 and the first one-way hook 403. The bottom of one end of the first one-way hook 403 is fixed to the top of the first swing arm 402 by a locking tooth. The first idler wheel 401 is mounted on the first swing arm 402. The first chain 315 is connected to the first idler wheel 401; the second tension adjustment device includes a second idler wheel 411, a second swing arm 412, a second one-way hook 413, a third spring and a fourth spring. The second swing arm 412 is swayably mounted on the machine body 1. The two ends of the third spring are respectively connected to the machine body 1 and the second swing arm 412. The second one-way hook 413 is swayably mounted on the machine body 1. The two ends of the fourth spring are respectively connected to the machine body 1 and the second one-way hook 413. The bottom of one end of the second one-way hook 413 is fixed to the top of the second swing arm 412 by a toothed connection. The second idler wheel 411 is mounted on the second swing arm 412. The second chain 316 is connected to the second idler wheel 411.It should be noted that when adjusting the positions of the first rolling roller 21, the second rolling roller 22, the third rolling roller 31, the fourth rolling roller 32, the fifth rolling roller 41, and the sixth rolling roller 42, the positions of the first sprocket 25, the second sprocket 26, the third sprocket 35, the fourth sprocket 36, the fifth sprocket 45, and the sixth sprocket 46 will also change accordingly, causing the first chain 315 and the second chain 316 to become either too loose or too tight. To ensure the normal operation of the herb slicing process, the operator can first pull up the first one-way hook 403 to release its limiting fixation on the first swing arm 402, and then push the first swing arm 402 to move the first idler wheel 401 closer to or away from the first chain 315, thus correcting any loosening. The first chain 315 is tensioned or loosened if it is too tight. After adjustment, the first swing arm 402 is re-locked and fixed by the first one-way hook 403. Similarly, the operator pulls up the second one-way hook 413 to release its limiting fixation on the second swing arm 412, pushing the second swing arm 412 to drive the second idler wheel 411 closer to or away from the second chain 316, thereby achieving the tension and loosening adjustment of the second chain 316. After adjustment, the second swing arm 412 is locked and fixed by the second one-way hook 413. The first spring, second spring, third spring, and fourth spring are preferably torsion springs. When the first one-way hook 403 is pulled up, it engages with the first one-way hook... The second spring connected to hook 403 is compressed. After the first swing arm 402 is adjusted into place, the first one-way hook 403 is released directly. The compressed second spring will automatically rebound, driving the first one-way hook 403 to rotate and relock the first swing arm 402. The first spring connected to the first swing arm 402 is initially in a compressed state. After pulling up the first one-way hook 403 to release the fixation of the first swing arm 402, if the first chain 315 is in a slack state and no pressure is applied to the first idler wheel 401, the compressed first spring will automatically rebound, driving the first swing arm 402 and the first idler wheel 401 to rotate synchronously until the first idler wheel 401 squeezes the first chain 315. 5. Once the chain is taut, release the first one-way hook 403 to secure the first idler wheel 401. If the first chain 315 is over-taut, it will apply pressure to the first idler wheel 401, causing the first swing arm 402 to rotate, thereby adjusting the position of the first idler wheel 401 and relieving the over-tautness of the first chain 315. Similarly, when the operator releases the second one-way hook 413, the compressed fourth spring will cause the second one-way hook 413 to rotate, locking the second swing arm 412. For the second chain 316, which is either loose or over-taut, the position of the second idler wheel 411 can be automatically adjusted by the third spring to achieve a certain degree of automatic adjustment.

[0032] It should be noted that the spring coefficients of the first and third springs are relatively small. When the first chain 315 and the second chain 316 are excessively taut and squeeze the first idler wheel 401 and the second idler wheel 411, it is ensured that the first chain 315 and the second chain 316 can squeeze the first idler wheel 401 and the second idler wheel 411.

[0033] Furthermore, the first and third springs use a smaller elastic coefficient, so that when the first chain 315 and the second chain 316 are excessively tightened and squeezed by the first idler wheel 401 and the second idler wheel 411, they will not be excessively constrained by the rebound force of the first and third springs, thus avoiding the problem of improper tension adjustment of the first chain 315 and the second chain 316 due to excessive resistance of the first and third springs.

[0034] It is worth noting that when the first chain 315 or the second chain 316 needs maintenance, the first one-way hook 403 or the second one-way hook 413 should be pulled up accordingly. Then, by adjusting the position of the first idler wheel 401 or the second idler wheel 402, the first chain 315 or the second chain 316 can be loosened, and then the first chain 315 or the second chain 316 can be taken out directly.

[0035] Furthermore, since some of the medicinal materials after being sliced ​​by the first slicing module 2 are transferred to the second slicing module 3 via the base plate 513 of the first feeding device 301, there may be a problem of medicinal material slices adhering to the base plate 513 of the first feeding device 301, which may affect the normal slicing operation of the medicinal materials. To address this issue, the first slicing module preferably also includes an anti-sticking device 5, which includes a rotating shaft 51, a top plate 52, a fifth spring 53, a sixth spring 54, a first mounting block 55, a second mounting block 56, a first telescopic rod 57, a second telescopic rod 58, and a ninth sprocket 59. The first mounting block 55 and the second mounting block 56 are fixedly mounted on the machine body 1 and located below the first base 20, and the rotating shaft 51 is rotatably mounted. On the first mounting block 55 and the second mounting block 56, a ninth sprocket 59 is disposed at one end of the rotating shaft 51 and is connected to the first chain 315. A first telescopic rod 57 is movably disposed on the first mounting block 55 and a second telescopic rod 58 is movably disposed on the second mounting block 56. One end of a fifth spring 53 is fixedly connected to the first mounting block 55 and the other end of the fifth spring 53 is fixedly connected to one end of the first telescopic rod 57. The other end of the first telescopic rod 57 is connected to one side of the top plate 52. One end of a sixth spring 54 is fixedly connected to the second mounting block 56 and the other end of the sixth spring 54 is fixedly connected to one end of the second telescopic rod 58. The other end of the second telescopic rod 58 is connected to the other side of the top plate 52.

[0036] The rotating shaft 51 is provided with a protrusion 510 for contacting the bottom surface of the top plate 52. The top surface of the top plate 52 is located close to the bottom plate 513 of the first guiding device. The top surface of the top plate 52 is provided with a plurality of top strips 511 spaced apart and protruding along its width direction. The bottom plate 513 of the first guiding device is provided with a plurality of through holes 512 spaced apart along its width direction. Each through hole 512 extends along the length direction of the bottom plate 513 of the first guiding device. Each top strip 511 is provided corresponding to each through hole 512. The length of the through hole 512 can be greater than the length of the top strip 511. The bottom plate 513 of the first guiding device is inclined.

[0037] It can be understood that in the initial state, when the fifth spring 53 and the sixth spring 54 are in equilibrium, the top surfaces of each top material bar 511 are flush with the top surfaces of each through hole 512, which is also flush with the top surface of the bottom plate 513 of the first guiding device. The first chain 315 drives the ninth sprocket 59, which in turn drives the rotating shaft 51 to rotate. The rotating shaft 51 drives the protrusion 510 to rotate. When the protrusion 510 rotates to contact the bottom surface of the top material plate 52, it can provide a squeezing force to the top material plate 52. This squeezing force is greater than the elastic force of the fifth spring 53 and the sixth spring 54, so as to drive the first telescopic rod 57 and the second telescopic rod. 58 moves toward the base plate 513 of the first feeding device, so that each top bar 511 is pushed upward relative to each through hole 512, so as to lift the medicinal material slices adhering to the base plate 513 of the first feeding device through each top bar 511 and prevent the material from sticking; when the protrusion 510 rotates to a position that does not contact the bottom surface of the top plate 52, the above-mentioned squeezing force disappears, and the fifth spring 53 and the sixth spring 54, which are in the squeezing state, gradually return to their original state. The elastic force of the fifth spring 53 and the sixth spring 54 causes the first telescopic rod 57, the second telescopic rod 58, and the top plate 52 to reset.

[0038] Preferably, the top material bar located in the middle extends upward to form a dividing part 514. When two pieces of medicinal material are put into the first feeding port 1a at the same time, two more pieces of medicinal material will enter the first feeding device 301. The dividing part 514 can separate the two pieces of medicinal material entering the first feeding device, so as to better ensure the subsequent slicing operation of the two pieces of medicinal material.

[0039] Preferably, to address the issue of material sticking to the first roller 21, the aforementioned anti-sticking device may further include a scraper 515, a first connecting part 516, and a second connecting part. Slide grooves are provided on both sides of the first base 20. One end of the scraper 515 is fixedly connected to a first bearing seat 28 via the first connecting part 516 and a first sliding rod 517. The other end of the scraper 515 is fixedly connected to another first bearing seat 28 via a second connecting part and a second sliding rod. Both the first sliding rod 517 and the second sliding rod can move left and right along the slide grooves. The scraper 515 is positioned close to the first roller 21. It can be understood that the scraper 515 can scrape off the medicinal material adhering to the first roller 21, and more preferably, it can be collected by a collection box located below the scraper. When the two first bearing seats 28 move the first roller 21 left and right to adjust its position, the position of the scraper 515 can be adjusted synchronously via the first sliding rod 517 and the second sliding rod.

[0040] Preferably, the second feeding device 302 can also be provided with the same anti-sticking device 5 to similarly solve the problem of medicinal material slices adhering to the bottom plate of the second feeding device 302.

[0041] Furthermore, preferably, a first camera device can be configured to capture images of the second feeding port 1b, and a second camera device can be configured to capture images of the third feeding port 1c. The images captured by the first and second cameras are then sent to the control system for image recognition processing to determine whether there are any abnormalities such as material blockage at the second and third feeding ports. If such abnormalities are found, the control system will stop the motor and simultaneously sound an alarm to remind staff to check the second and third feeding ports, thereby better ensuring the normal operation of the herbal medicine slicing machine. The control system can utilize existing target recognition algorithm models such as YOLO for image recognition processing; no further limitations are imposed here.

[0042] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a medicinal material slicing machine and a slicing method thereof, which has the following beneficial effects: (1) The present invention can perform one-cutting and two-cutting of medicinal materials by setting a first-cutting module. Then, the two pieces of medicinal materials are fed into the second-cutting module through the second feeding port for one-cutting and two-cutting, and fed into the third-cutting module through the third feeding port for one-cutting and two-cutting. Through the above method, the medicinal material cutting machine of the present invention can realize one-cutting and four-cutting of medicinal materials, thereby better meeting the needs of fine cutting of medicinal materials, and saving manpower and time compared with manual cutting method.

[0043] (2) The slitting mechanism of the present invention adopts a modular design and consists of three identical slitting modules, one slitting mechanism on top and two slitting mechanisms on the bottom. The slitting module is assembled from a base, a rolling roller, a shaft column, a bearing seat, an adjusting rod, a sprocket, a baffle plate, etc. The slitting module is provided with baffle plates on both sides to form a four-sided enclosure, which solves the problem that the material is easy to stick to the rolling roller and fly out during machine operation. The modular design has low cost and solves the problem of difficult maintenance and high cost.

[0044] (3) The roller of the present invention is made of elastic plastic and bolts and is designed to be detachable and assembled. The roller and the shaft are fixed with bolts. To maintain the roller, you only need to remove the bolts and pull out the shaft. When the elastic plastic is replaced, it can be removed separately for replacement, which solves the problems of high maintenance cost and difficult maintenance.

[0045] (4) The cutting tool of the present invention adopts a detachable combination design of cutting tool holder, cutting tool and set screw. The cutting tool can be provided with fixing holes and disassembly lugs on both sides. The cutting tool holder is provided with threaded positioning holes on both sides. After the cutting tool is inserted into the cutting tool holder, it can be fixed by tightening the screw. The cutting tool holder has a single hole for tapping at both ends and is fixed with the cutting module using two screws. The design of separating the cutting tool and the cutting tool holder saves replacement costs. The cutting tool has a disassembly design, making it easy to replace the cutting tool and not easily damaging the cutting tool body. The cutting tool is fixed with the cutting module by a single bolt at both ends, which solves the problem of difficulty in repositioning after the cutting tool is fixed by multiple bolts after maintenance and removal.

[0046] (5) The three sprockets are arranged in an equilateral triangle structure. The sprocket on the left side of the center line forms a closed loop with the bottom forward drive sprocket through a chain winding method. The sprocket on the right side of the center line forms a closed loop with the bottom reverse drive sprocket through a chain winding method. A swing arm is provided on the lower side, and a one-way hook mechanism is provided at one end of the swing arm. Springs are provided on the swing arm and the hook. The above forms a complete sprocket drive structure. The single chain winding drive simplifies maintenance and saves costs. The chain tension can be automatically completed through the swing arm, spring and hook. At the same time, when maintenance is required, the chain can be loosened and disassembled by simply opening the one-way hook upwards. This solves the problem of difficult maintenance due to the cross-overlap between chains, making the maintenance of the roller or cutter cost low.

[0047] (6) The medicinal material slicing machine of the present invention consists of a frame, a shell, a slicing module, a speed gearbox, a single chain winding sprocket, etc., which simplifies the chain drive structure. The slicing module is modular and detachable. The blade holder and blade are designed to be replaceable. The blade is equipped with a disassembly ear for easy and simple disassembly without damaging the blade holder and blade. The overall use and maintenance are convenient and the structure is novel.

[0048] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0049] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A medicinal herb slicing machine, characterized in that, include: The machine body includes a first slitting module, a second slitting module, and a third slitting module mounted on the machine body. The top of the machine body has a first feeding port, and the first slitting module is located below the first feeding port. The bottom left and right sides of the first slitting module have a second feeding port and a third feeding port, respectively. The second slitting module is located below the second feeding port, and the third slitting module is located below the third feeding port. The bottom of the second slitting module has a first discharge port, and the bottom of the third slitting module has a second discharge port. Each of the first, second, and third slitting modules includes a cutting tool, and each cutting tool includes a tool holder and a blade. The blade is detachably mounted on the tool holder.

2. The medicinal herb slicing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting tool of the first slitting module is a first cutting tool. The first slitting module also includes a first base, a first rolling roller, a second rolling roller, a first shaft, a second shaft, a first sprocket, and a second sprocket. The first shaft and the second shaft are spaced apart on the first base. The first rolling roller is connected to the first shaft, and the second rolling roller is connected to the second shaft. The first sprocket is located at one end of the first shaft, and the second sprocket is located at one end of the second shaft. The first rolling roller and the second rolling roller are spaced apart to form a first gap. The first cutting tool is located near the bottom of the first base. The first cutting tool is located in the center between the first rolling roller and the second rolling roller. The first discharge port is located above the first gap.

3. The medicinal herb slicing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first slitting module also includes two first bearing seats and two second bearing seats. The two ends of the first shaft are respectively disposed on the two first bearing seats, and the two ends of the second shaft are respectively disposed on the two second bearing seats. The two first bearing seats and the two second bearing seats can be slidably disposed on the first base. The two first bearing seats and the two second bearing seats are fixed to the first base by screws and nuts. The first rolling roller is detachably connected to the first shaft column, and the second rolling roller is detachably connected to the second shaft column; a baffle plate is provided on the side of the first base.

4. The medicinal herb slicing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cutting tool of the second slitting module is a second cutting tool. The second slitting module also includes a second base, a third rolling roller, a fourth rolling roller, a third shaft, a fourth shaft, a third sprocket, and a fourth sprocket. The third shaft and the fourth shaft are spaced apart on the second base. The third rolling roller is connected to the third shaft and the fourth rolling roller is connected to the fourth shaft. The third sprocket is located at one end of the third shaft and the fourth sprocket is located at one end of the fourth shaft. The third rolling roller and the fourth rolling roller are spaced apart to form a second gap. The second cutting tool is located near the bottom of the second base. The second cutting tool is located in the center between the third rolling roller and the fourth rolling roller. The second discharge port is located above the second gap. The cutting tool of the third slitting module is a third cutting tool. The third slitting module also includes a third base, a fifth rolling roller, a sixth rolling roller, a fifth shaft, a sixth shaft, a fifth sprocket, and a sixth sprocket. The fifth shaft and the sixth shaft are spaced apart on the third base. The fifth rolling roller is connected to the fifth shaft, and the sixth rolling roller is connected to the sixth shaft. The fifth sprocket is located at one end of the fifth shaft, and the sixth sprocket is located at one end of the sixth shaft. The fifth rolling roller and the sixth rolling roller are spaced apart to form a third gap. The third cutting tool is located near the bottom of the third base. The third cutting tool is located in the center between the fifth rolling roller and the sixth rolling roller. The third discharge port is located above the third gap.

5. The medicinal herb slicing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first slitting module further includes a first guiding device and a second guiding device. The second slitting module further includes a third guiding device. The third slitting module further includes a fourth guiding device. The first guiding device is located on the bottom left side of the first base, with its top opening corresponding to one side of the first cutter and below the first rolling roller. The second guiding device is located on the bottom right side of the first base, with its top opening corresponding to the other side of the first cutter and below the second rolling roller. The third guiding device is located at the bottom of the second base, with its top opening corresponding to below the second cutter, the third rolling roller, and the fourth rolling roller. The fourth guiding device is located at the bottom of the third base, with its top opening corresponding to below the third cutter, the fifth rolling roller, and the sixth rolling roller. The bottom opening of the first guiding device is the second discharge port, the bottom opening of the second guiding device is the third discharge port, the bottom opening of the third guiding device is the first discharge port, and the bottom opening of the fourth guiding device is the second discharge port.

6. The medicinal herb slicing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a motor and a transmission device. The motor is located inside the machine body and is connected to the first sprocket, the second sprocket, the third sprocket, the fourth sprocket, the fifth sprocket, and the sixth sprocket through the transmission device.

7. The medicinal herb slicing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transmission device includes a gearbox, a positive output shaft, a negative output shaft, a first chain, a second chain, a seventh sprocket, and an eighth sprocket. The motor is connected to the gearbox, and the gearbox is connected to either the positive output shaft or the negative output shaft. One end of the positive output shaft meshes with one end of the negative output shaft. The seventh sprocket is located at the other end of the positive output shaft, and the eighth sprocket is located at the other end of the negative output shaft. The first chain is wound around the first sprocket, the third sprocket, the fourth sprocket, and the seventh sprocket. The second chain is wound around the second sprocket, the fifth sprocket, the sixth sprocket, and the eighth sprocket.

8. The medicinal herb slicing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a first tension adjustment device and a second tension adjustment device. The first tension adjustment device includes a first idler wheel, a first swing arm, a first one-way hook, a first spring, and a second spring. The first swing arm is swayably mounted on the machine body. Both ends of the first spring are connected to the machine body and the first swing arm, respectively. The first one-way hook is swayably mounted on the machine body. Both ends of the second spring are connected to the machine body and the first one-way hook, respectively. The bottom of one end of the first one-way hook is fixed to the top of the first swing arm via a locking tooth. The first idler wheel is mounted on the first swing arm. The first chain connects to the first idler wheel; the second tension adjustment device includes a second idler wheel, a second swing arm, a second one-way hook, a third spring, and a fourth spring. The second swing arm is swayably mounted on the machine body. The two ends of the third spring are respectively connected to the machine body and the second swing arm. The second one-way hook is swayably mounted on the machine body. The two ends of the fourth spring are respectively connected to the machine body and the second one-way hook. The bottom of one end of the second one-way hook is fixed to the top of the second swing arm by a locking tooth. The second idler wheel is mounted on the second swing arm, and the second chain connects to the second idler wheel.

9. The medicinal herb slicing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first slitting module further includes an anti-sticking device, wherein the anti-sticking device includes a rotating shaft, a top plate, a fifth spring, a sixth spring, a first mounting block, a second mounting block, a first telescopic rod, a second telescopic rod, and a ninth sprocket. The first mounting block and the second mounting block are fixedly mounted on the machine body and located below the first base. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the first mounting block and the second mounting block. The ninth sprocket is located at one end of the rotating shaft and is connected to the first chain. The first telescopic rod is movably mounted on the first mounting block, and the second telescopic rod is movably mounted on the second mounting block. One end of the fifth spring is fixedly connected to the first mounting block, and the other end of the fifth spring is fixedly connected to one end of the first telescopic rod. The other end of the first telescopic rod is connected to one side of the top plate. One end of the sixth spring is fixedly connected to the second mounting block, and the other end of the sixth spring is fixedly connected to one end of the second telescopic rod. The other end of the second telescopic rod is connected to the other side of the top plate. The rotating shaft is provided with a protrusion for contacting the bottom surface of the top plate. The top surface of the top plate is located close to the bottom plate of the first material guiding device. The top surface of the top plate is provided with a plurality of top strips spaced apart and protruding along its width direction. The bottom plate of the first material guiding device is provided with a plurality of through holes spaced apart along its width direction. Each of the through holes extends along the length direction of the bottom plate of the first material guiding device. Each of the top strips is provided corresponding to each of the through holes. The top strip located in the middle position extends upward to form a partition. The anti-sticking device further includes a scraper, a first connecting part, and a second connecting part. Slide grooves are provided on both sides of the first base. One end of the scraper is fixedly connected to a first bearing seat through the first connecting part and the first sliding rod. The other end of the scraper is fixedly connected to another first bearing seat through the second connecting part and the second sliding rod. The first sliding rod and the second sliding rod can move left and right along the slide groove. The scraper is positioned close to the first rolling roller.

10. A method for slicing medicinal materials based on a slicing machine as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, include: The medicinal material is fed into the first feeding port, and the first slicing module cuts the medicinal material into two slices. The two slices are then fed into the second feeding port and cut into two slices in the second slicing module, and into the third feeding port and cut into two slices in the third slicing module. Finally, two slices are discharged from the first discharge port and two slices are discharged from the second discharge port, thus completing the slicing operation of cutting the medicinal material into four slices.

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