Traditional Chinese medicine drying machine for edible fungi

Abstract

This invention discloses a dryer for edible fungi and Chinese medicinal herbs, comprising a support base, a stove, and a placement rack. The support base has a ring-shaped structure, the stove is located on one side of the support base and is configured to cooperate with the support base, the upper end of the support base is provided with a ring-shaped slide rail adapted to the support base, the bottom of the placement rack is provided with multiple rollers that cooperate with the ring-shaped slide rail, and the stove is provided with a heat-insulating cover for the placement rack to pass through. It also includes a drive motor, which is fixedly mounted inside the support base, the inner side of the placement rack is provided with a gear ring, and the output shaft of the drive motor is provided with a drive gear that cooperates with the gear ring. This dryer has a simple structure and is easy to use. It can not only improve the drying efficiency of edible fungi and reduce the labor intensity of workers, but also facilitate the control of the drying quality of edible fungi, facilitate the replacement of dried edible fungi, and effectively reduce the damage rate of edible fungi.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, specifically to a dryer for Chinese medicinal herbs and edible fungi. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the improvement of people's living standards, their requirements for food have also increased. People no longer simply eat different foods with the changing seasons; they use techniques such as air drying, desiccation, and refrigeration to preserve food for consumption. However, fungi and traditional Chinese medicine cannot be preserved for long periods under natural conditions. Therefore, to facilitate the preservation and transportation of edible fungi, they are usually dried.

[0003] Edible fungi refer to large, edible mushrooms (macrofungi), commonly known as mushrooms. China has more than 350 known edible fungi, most of which belong to the Basidiomycota subphylum. Common examples include: shiitake mushrooms, straw mushrooms, button mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, silver ear mushrooms, monkey head mushrooms, bamboo fungus, matsutake mushrooms, button mushrooms, red mushrooms, reishi mushrooms, cordyceps, truffles, lichens, and boletus. A few belong to the Ascomycota subphylum, including: morels, saddle mushrooms, and truffles.

[0004] There are two main methods for drying edible fungi: natural drying and artificial drying. During the drying process, the drying speed has a decisive impact on the quality of the dried product. The faster the drying speed, the better the product quality. Natural drying utilizes sunlight as a heat source, but this method typically takes 2-3 days to complete. Artificial drying uses drying equipment such as ovens and drying chambers. Compared to natural drying, this method is faster, produces better quality, and is suitable for large-scale processing of edible fungi. However, current drying methods for edible fungi typically involve placing the fungi on trays and then spacing the trays between them in the drying chamber. This method results in uneven drying, with trays closer to the heat source experiencing higher temperatures and faster drying, while trays farther from the heat source experience lower temperatures and slower drying. This leads to inconsistent drying uniformity, resulting in differences in the quality of the dried fungi.

[0005] For example, a mushroom drying device disclosed in application number 201620536198.X includes a first conveying device and a drying device; the drying device includes a drying chamber; edible mushroom raw materials are loaded into a material frame and conveyed through the drying chamber by the first conveying device; it also includes a support, a second conveying device, and a weighing device; the support is installed above the first conveying device; the second conveying device is installed on the support; the weighing device is installed on the second conveying device; the first conveying device, the second conveying device, and the weighing device are controlled by a PLC control system. Its structure is simple, but the drying effect is poor, it is not convenient to use, and it cannot better meet the drying needs of edible mushrooms.

[0006] Therefore, a drying machine for Chinese medicinal herbs and edible fungi is proposed to address the current shortcomings. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects of the above-mentioned technology and provide a dryer for Chinese medicinal herbs and edible fungi.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by the present invention is a dryer for Chinese medicinal herbs and edible fungi: including a support base, a stove, and a placement rack;

[0009] The support base has a ring structure, the stove is located on one side of the support base and is configured to cooperate with the support base, the upper end of the support base is provided with a ring slide rail adapted to the support base, the bottom of the placement rack is provided with multiple rollers that cooperate with the ring slide rail, and the stove is provided with a heat preservation cover for the placement rack to pass through.

[0010] It also includes a drive motor, which is fixedly mounted inside the support base. The inner circumferential side of the placement frame is provided with a gear ring, and the output shaft of the drive motor is provided with a drive gear that cooperates with the gear ring.

[0011] As an improvement, the stove is a wood-fired stove, and a chimney is provided on the inner side of the support base.

[0012] As an improvement, the stove is an electric heating stove.

[0013] As an improvement, the support base is a metal frame structure.

[0014] As an improvement, the placement rack has a ring-shaped structure.

[0015] As an improvement, the cross-section of the placement rack is U-shaped.

[0016] The advantages of this invention compared to the prior art are:

[0017] 1. The drying operation of a large quantity of edible fungi can be carried out at one time through the placement rack. At the same time, after the edible fungi on the placement rack have been dried, they can be replaced in time to improve the drying efficiency of edible fungi and reduce the labor intensity of workers. It can also ensure the drying quality of edible fungi and reduce the damage rate.

[0018] 2. The placement rack rotates around the axis of the support base. When the placement rack passes through the stove, it also passes through the heat preservation cover. With the cooperation of the heat preservation cover, the drying temperature at the stove can be guaranteed, and the edible fungi passing through the stove can be dried in all directions.

[0019] 3. When the rack rotates and passes over the stove for drying, the drying status of the edible fungi can be checked in time. The drying status can then be improved by changing the drying temperature or by changing the rotation speed of the rack through the drive motor.

[0020] 4. This dryer has a simple structure and is easy to use. It can not only improve the drying efficiency of edible fungi and reduce the labor intensity of workers, but also facilitate the control of the drying quality of edible fungi, facilitate the replacement of dried edible fungi, and effectively reduce the damage rate of edible fungi. Moreover, through the use of this dryer, edible fungi, Chinese medicine and other products can be dried in a timely manner to prevent discoloration. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a dryer for Chinese medicinal herbs and edible fungi according to the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a dryer for Chinese medicinal herbs and edible fungi according to the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0023] Figure 3 This is a side view of a drying machine for Chinese medicinal herbs and edible fungi according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view of a drying machine for Chinese medicinal herbs and edible fungi according to the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of a dryer for edible fungi and Chinese medicinal herbs according to the present invention.

[0028] As shown in the figure: 1. Support base, 2. Stove, 3. Placement rack, 4. Circular slide rail, 5. Roller, 6. Insulation cover, 7. Drive motor, 8. Gear ring, 9. Drive gear, 10. Chimney. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the invention, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of the invention, it should be noted that if terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," or "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of the invention is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the invention. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" does not imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of the invention, "a plurality of" means at least two.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of the invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] Combined with appendix Figure 1-7 As shown, a dryer for Chinese medicinal herbs and edible fungi includes a support base 1, a stove 2, and a rack 3.

[0035] The support base 1 has a ring structure. Specifically, the specific structural form of the support base 1 can be set according to the actual situation. In this embodiment, the support base 1 is a metal frame structure. Similarly, the support base 1 can also be a brick structure. The support base 1 supports the placement rack 3.

[0036] The stove 2 is located on one side of the support base 1 and is configured to cooperate with the support base 1. When configured, the stove 2 is placed on the support base 1, and heating is performed by the stove 2 to dry the edible fungi placed on the rack 3.

[0037] Similarly, in implementation, the number of stoves 2 can be multiple, and multiple stoves 2 are arranged along the support base 1 to improve drying efficiency.

[0038] In practice, the form of the stove 2 can be set according to the actual situation. As one implementation method, the stove 2 is a wood-fired stove, and the stove 2 is provided with a chimney 10 inside the support base 1.

[0039] In another embodiment, the stove 2 is an electric heating stove.

[0040] The upper end of the support base 1 is provided with an annular slide rail 4 that is adapted to the support base 1. Specifically, the annular slide rail 4 is made of metal material to ensure its service life. The annular slide rail 4 is fixedly connected to the support base 1. Through the cooperation of the annular slide rail 4 and the bottom roller 5 of the placement rack 3, the rotation of the placement rack 3 on the support base 1 can be guaranteed.

[0041] In practice, the placement frame 3 is adapted to the support base 1. The placement frame 3 also has a ring structure and is mounted on the support base 1.

[0042] Specifically, the bottom circumferential of the placement rack 3 is provided with a plurality of rollers 5 that cooperate with the annular slide rail 4. In implementation, the number of rollers 5 can be set according to the actual situation. In this embodiment, the number of rollers 5 is 8. Through the circular structure of the placement rack 3 and the annular slide rail 4, the placement rack 3 and the annular slide rail 4 are connected by rollers 5, which can ensure the stability of the placement rack 3 on the support base 1, and at the same time ensure the smoothness of the rotation of the placement rack 3 on the support base 1.

[0043] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the placement rack 3 is U-shaped, which facilitates the placement of edible fungi in the placement rack 3 and also facilitates the removal of dried edible fungi.

[0044] Meanwhile, during implementation, the placement rack 3 can also be a hollow structure. When placing edible fungi, the edible fungi can be placed on the drying tray, and then the drying tray can be placed on the placement rack 3.

[0045] In practice, the rack 3 can dry a large quantity of edible fungi at once, and allows for convenient and timely monitoring of the drying status of the fungi, as well as timely replacement and removal of the dried fungi. This effectively improves the drying efficiency of the fungi, ensures the drying quality of the fungi, and reduces the damage rate.

[0046] Similarly, in practice, the placement rack 3 can be configured with a multi-layer structure along the axial direction of the support base 1 to further improve its drying efficiency for edible fungi.

[0047] The stove 2 is equipped with a heat insulation cover 6 through which the rack 3 passes. The heat insulation cover 6 works in conjunction with the stove 2 to ensure the drying temperature of the stove 2.

[0048] During implementation, when the placement rack 3 rotates around the axis of the support base 1, the placement rack 3 passes through the stove 2 and simultaneously passes through the heat insulation cover 6. With the cooperation of the heat insulation cover 6, the drying temperature at the stove 2 can be guaranteed, and the edible fungi passing through the stove 2 can be dried in all directions.

[0049] When the stove 2 is an electrically heated stove, an electric heating wire can also be installed inside the heat preservation cover 6. At the same time, a temperature sensor is installed inside the cover to control the drying temperature of the stove 2, so as to further improve the drying efficiency of edible fungi and ensure their drying quality.

[0050] It also includes a drive motor 7, which is fixedly installed inside the support base 1. Specifically, the drive motor 7 is vertically installed on the upper part of the inner side of the support base 1.

[0051] Furthermore, the drive motor 7 is a variable frequency motor.

[0052] The inner circumferential side of the placement frame 3 is provided with a gear ring 8, and the output shaft of the drive motor 7 is provided with a drive gear 9 that cooperates with the gear ring 8.

[0053] In specific implementation, the drive motor 1 drives the drive gear 9 to rotate. At the same time, due to the cooperation between the drive gear 9 and the gear ring 8, the gear ring 8 is driven to move, thereby driving the placement frame 3 to rotate around the axis of the support frame 1.

[0054] Furthermore, since the drive motor 7 is a variable frequency motor, the rotation speed of the placement rack 3 can be controlled. In practice, the drive motor 7 can be controlled by a controller connected to the drive motor 7, thereby facilitating the control of the rotation speed of the placement rack 3.

[0055] In specific implementation of this invention, the edible fungi to be dried can be placed directly or evenly in the placement rack 3 via a drying tray. After the drying temperature of the stove 2 reaches the required level, the drive motor 7 is started. Through the cooperation of the drive gear 9 and the gear ring 8, the placement rack 3 can be driven to rotate around the axis of the support base 1, thereby realizing the drying of the placement rack 3 through the stove 2.

[0056] When the placement rack 3 rotates and passes through the stove 2 for drying, the drying status of the edible fungi can be checked in time, and the drying status can be improved by changing the drying temperature or by changing the rotation speed of the placement rack 3 through the drive motor 7.

[0057] During the drying process, a large quantity of edible fungi can be dried at once using the placement rack 3. After the edible fungi on the placement rack 3 have been dried, they can be replaced in a timely manner to improve the drying efficiency of edible fungi and reduce the labor intensity of workers. At the same time, it can ensure the drying quality of edible fungi and reduce the damage rate.

[0058] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drying machine for Chinese medicinal herbs and edible fungi, characterized in that: Includes a support base (1), a stove (2), and a shelf (3); The support base (1) has a ring structure. The stove (2) is located on one side of the support base (1) and is configured to cooperate with the support base (1). The upper end of the support base (1) is provided with a ring slide rail (4) that is compatible with the support base (1). The bottom of the placement rack (3) is provided with multiple rollers (5) that cooperate with the ring slide rail (4). The stove (2) is provided with a heat preservation cover (6) through which the placement rack (3) passes. It also includes a drive motor (7), which is fixedly installed inside the support base (1). The inner circumferential of the placement frame (3) is provided with a gear ring (8), and the output shaft of the drive motor (7) is provided with a drive gear (9) that cooperates with the gear ring (8).

2. The drying machine for edible fungi and Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stove (2) is a wood-fired stove, and the stove (2) is located inside the support base (1) and has a chimney (10).

3. A drying machine for edible fungi and Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stove (2) is an electric heating stove.

4. A drying machine for edible fungi and Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support base (1) is a metal frame structure.

5. A drying machine for edible fungi and Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement rack (3) has a ring structure.

6. A drying machine for edible fungi and Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cross-section of the placement rack (3) is U-shaped.

7. A drying machine for edible fungi and Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drive motor (7) is a variable frequency motor.

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