Traditional Chinese medicine decocting barrel

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of decocting devices, and discloses a traditional Chinese medicine decocting barrel which comprises an outer barrel, an inner barrel and a first cover plate. The inner barrel is used for loading medicinal materials, at least one part of the inner barrel is placed in the outer barrel, a plurality of holes are formed in the side wall of the inner barrel, and the inner barrel is provided with a placing part; the cover plate I is arranged on the placing part, so that the medicinal materials are prevented from suspending on the water surface in the decocting process. Medicinal materials are fully soaked in water through the first cover plate, so that the medicinal materials are fully decocted, and the situation that the overall effect of liquid medicine is affected due to insufficient release of effective components of the medicinal materials is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of decoction devices, in particular to a Chinese medicine decoction barrel. Background Art

[0002] The decoction process of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) relies on specialized instruments, known as decoction buckets. Traditionally, these buckets are placed on an electric stove or induction cooker, heating the bottom to decoct the medicinal liquid. During the decoction process, some TCM ingredients may float on the surface of the liquid. These suspended pieces are effectively steamed, rather than fully immersed and decocted. This prevents their active ingredients from being fully released into the liquid, thus affecting the overall effectiveness of the decoction. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model discloses a Chinese medicine decoction barrel, which uses a cover plate to fully soak the medicinal materials in water so that the medicinal materials can be fully decocted, avoiding insufficient release of the effective ingredients of the medicinal materials and affecting the overall effect of the medicine liquid.

[0004] The specific technical solutions of the utility model are as follows:

[0005] A Chinese medicine decoction barrel, comprising:

[0006] outer barrel;

[0007] An inner barrel for loading medicinal materials, wherein at least a portion of the inner barrel is placed in the outer barrel, a side wall of the inner barrel has a plurality of holes, and the inner barrel is provided with a placement portion; and

[0008] The cover plate 1 is arranged on the placement portion to prevent the medicinal materials from being suspended on the water surface during the decoction process.

[0009] The outer barrel and the inner barrel can achieve solid-liquid separation, thereby avoiding waste caused by the inability to completely pour out the medicinal liquid, and also avoiding the mixing of medicinal residues into the poured medicinal liquid and affecting the quality of the medicinal liquid; the cover plate 1 can completely press the medicinal materials into the water, so that the medicinal materials are fully immersed and decocted during the decoction process, thereby fully releasing the effective ingredients of the medicinal materials, thereby improving the overall effect of the medicinal liquid.

[0010] Preferably, the placement portion is configured as a step structure, and the cover plate is overlapped on the placement portion.

[0011] The structure is simple and easy to implement. The inner barrel is placed in the outer barrel, and the water level of the water in the medicine-decocting barrel is controlled to be higher than the placement part. After the cover plate is placed, the complete immersion control of the medicinal materials can be achieved.

[0012] Preferably, an annular protrusion is provided on the inner side of the outer barrel, and the placement portion is overlapped on the annular protrusion so that a gap is formed between the bottom wall of the outer barrel and the bottom wall of the inner barrel.

[0013] When the placement portion is configured as a step structure, it overlaps with the annular protrusion, so that there is a gap between the bottom wall of the outer barrel and the bottom wall of the inner barrel, so that the high temperature mainly transmitted from the bottom of the outer barrel into the barrel can heat the water in the barrel more evenly.

[0014] Preferably, the inner barrel is overlapped on the edge of the outer barrel through the placement portion.

[0015] In order to create a gap between the bottom wall of the outer barrel and the bottom wall of the inner barrel, there is no need to specially provide an annular protrusion in the outer barrel. This structure is simple and can also save manufacturing costs and improve manufacturing process efficiency.

[0016] Preferably, the placement portion is configured as an internal thread extending along the axial direction of the inner barrel, the outer edge of the cover plate 1 is provided with an external thread, and the cover plate 1 is threadedly connected to the placement portion.

[0017] This structure can achieve height adjustment of the cover plate in the inner barrel, thereby adapting to the volume of water and better matching the medicinal material decoction process.

[0018] Preferably, the placement portion is configured as a retractable connecting rod mechanism, and the cover plate 1 and the free end of the connecting rod mechanism are detachably connected.

[0019] This structure can achieve height adjustment of the cover plate in the inner barrel, thereby adapting to the volume of water and better matching the medicinal material decoction process.

[0020] Preferably, the outer bottom wall of the outer barrel is provided with a heat transfer material.

[0021] The heat transfer material can accelerate the heating of water in the barrel, thereby improving the efficiency of decocting medicinal materials.

[0022] Preferably, the outer circumferential wall of the outer barrel has a low reflectivity coating.

[0023] The low reflectivity coating facilitates the non-contact sensor to monitor the temperature of the liquid medicine in real time.

[0024] Preferably, the outer circumferential wall of the outer barrel has a heat insulation coating.

[0025] The heat-insulating coating can reduce heat loss during the decoction process and improve thermal energy utilization.

[0026] Preferably, an identification portion is provided on the outer circumferential wall of the outer barrel.

[0027] The identification unit can be used to set one or more of a QR code, a barcode, a graphic, or text, so as to monitor the entire process of the decoction process in a one-barrel-one-code manner.

[0028] Compared with the existing technology, the present invention can solve the problem that medicinal materials cannot be fully decocted on the basis of solid-liquid separation; in addition to pre-setting the position of the cover plate 1 in the inner barrel, the present invention also provides a technical solution for setting the cover plate 1 in an adjustable position according to actual conditions to adapt to the actual water level. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the outer barrel and the inner barrel in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of one of the technical solutions of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of one of the technical solutions of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of one of the technical solutions of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of one of the technical solutions of the embodiment of the utility model.

[0034] In the figure: 1-outer barrel; 2-inner barrel; 3-cover plate 1; 4-hole; 5-placement portion; 6-annular protrusion; 7-cover plate 2; 8-identification portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a Chinese medicine decoction barrel includes an outer barrel 1, an inner barrel 2 and a cover plate 3; the inner barrel 2 is used to load medicinal materials, at least a part of the inner barrel 2 is placed in the outer barrel 1, the side wall of the inner barrel 2 has a plurality of holes 4, and the inner barrel 2 is provided with a placement portion 5; the cover plate 3 is arranged on the placement portion 5 to prevent the medicinal materials from being suspended on the water surface during the decoction process.

[0037] In this embodiment, the inner barrel 2 can be completely inserted into the outer barrel 1. After the medicinal materials are loaded into the inner barrel 2, water is added to the outer barrel 1. The water can then flow between the outer and inner barrels 1 and 2 through the holes 4, allowing the decoction barrel to be filled with water and loaded with medicine. Because the outer barrel 1 and the heating device in traditional decoction machines are fixed and inseparable, this is not conducive to automated decoction in modern decoction centers, resulting in low decoction efficiency, low heat source utilization, high energy consumption, and difficulty in thorough cleaning. Therefore, in this embodiment, the decoction barrel is separated from the heating device, thereby reducing the time required for preparation such as adding medicine, adding water, filling the medicinal solution, and cleaning the barrel, which greatly improves the utilization efficiency of the heating device. In other words, after one barrel of medicinal solution is decocted, the decoction barrel can be lifted and taken elsewhere for filling and cleaning, while another barrel of decoction can be placed on the heating device, effectively achieving streamlined operation. On this basis, the detachable structure of the outer barrel 1 and the inner barrel 2 is used to achieve solid-liquid separation. At the same time, the cover plate 1 3 is also used to fully soak the medicinal materials in water. In this embodiment, the decoction barrel can also be provided with a cover plate 2 7. The cover plate 2 7 is overlapped at the edge of the outer barrel 1 to cover the decoction barrel.

[0038] like Figures 1 and 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the placement portion 5 is configured as a step structure, and the cover plate 3 is overlapped on the placement portion 5. This structure is simple and easy to implement, and the position of the step structure can be adjusted according to actual conditions to adapt to different amounts of water for decoction of medicinal liquid. In one technical solution of this embodiment, the bottom wall of the outer barrel 1 is in contact with the bottom wall of the inner barrel 2, that is, the inner barrel 2 can be directly placed in the outer barrel 1, while in another technical solution, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, an annular protrusion 6 is provided on the inner side of the outer barrel 1, and the placement portion 5 overlaps the annular protrusion 6 to form a gap between the bottom wall of the outer barrel 1 and the bottom wall of the inner barrel 2. The annular protrusion 6 can be a continuous protrusion structure or a discontinuous protrusion structure, which can achieve overlap with the inner barrel 2 to improve heat transfer efficiency. In another embodiment of this technical solution, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, the inner barrel 2 is overlapped on the edge of the outer barrel 1 through the placement portion 5. At this time, a gap can be created between the bottom wall of the outer barrel 1 and the bottom wall of the inner barrel 2. At the same time, the additional provision of the cover plate 2 7 can be avoided. The cover plate 1 3 can also be used to cover the decoction barrel.

[0039] like Figure 5As shown, in another embodiment, the placement portion 5 is configured as an internal thread extending axially along the inner tub 2, and the outer edge of the cover plate 3 is provided with an external thread, which is threadedly connected to the placement portion 5. By adjusting the depth of the cover plate 3 in the inner tub 2, the water volume can be precisely adjusted, ensuring that the medicinal materials are completely immersed in the water. In other embodiments, the placement portion 5 is configured as a retractable linkage mechanism, with the cover plate 3 and the free end of the linkage mechanism being detachably connected. Depending on the actual situation, the linkage mechanism can be located within the inner tub 2, with the cover plate 3 pulled to fully immerse the medicinal materials in the water, or it can be located outside the inner tub 2, with the cover plate 3 pushed to fully immerse the medicinal materials in the water. Because the linkage mechanism is retractable, in actual use, the cover plate 3 can be placed on the free end of the linkage mechanism using a suction cup. By actuating the linkage mechanism, the cover plate 3 is directly pressed downward until it is below the liquid level, ensuring that the medicinal materials are fully immersed in the water.

[0040] In this embodiment, the outer bottom wall of the outer barrel 1 is coated with a heat-conducting material. In this embodiment, the heat-conducting material can be copper, aluminum, tungsten, or alloys thereof. The outer circumferential wall of the outer barrel 1 has a low-reflectivity coating. This low-reflectivity coating can be a Teflon coating, a silicone coating, or the like. The outer circumferential wall of the outer barrel 1 also has a thermal insulation coating. This thermal insulation coating can be an aerogel coating, a hollow glass microsphere coating, a diatomaceous earth powder coating, or the like. Therefore, the outer barrel 1 in this embodiment achieves efficient heat transfer. The low-reflectivity coating ensures the accuracy of the non-contact sensor's real-time monitoring of the medicinal liquid temperature, while the thermal insulation coating prevents excessive heat loss, saving energy during decoction. Furthermore, the decoction barrel is primarily constructed of stainless steel, with the bottom wall of the outer barrel 1 constructed of a heat-conducting material. The low-reflectivity coating is applied to the underside of the outer circumferential wall of the outer barrel 1, while the thermal insulation coating is applied to the upper mid-section of the outer circumferential wall. This effectively reduces costs while meeting the required functions.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the outer circumferential wall of the outer barrel 1 is provided with an identification portion 8. The identification portion 8 is a portion that cooperates with an external scanning device and can be a QR code, a barcode, or some specific graphics, text, etc. This facilitates the monitoring of the entire decoction process of each barrel with a code.

[0042] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the above preferred embodiments should not be construed as limiting the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the claims. Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that improvements and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such improvements and modifications shall also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A Chinese medicine decoction barrel, characterized in that: include: outer barrel; An inner barrel is used to hold medicinal materials, wherein at least a portion of the inner barrel is placed in the outer barrel, a side wall of the inner barrel has a plurality of holes, and the inner barrel is provided with a placement portion; as well as The cover plate 1 is arranged on the placement portion to prevent the medicinal materials from being suspended on the water surface during the decoction process.

2. A Chinese medicine decoction barrel as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The placement portion is configured as a step structure, and the cover plate is overlapped on the placement portion.

3. A Chinese medicine decoction barrel as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: An annular protrusion is provided on the inner side of the outer barrel, and the placement portion is overlapped on the annular protrusion so that a gap is formed between the bottom wall of the outer barrel and the bottom wall of the inner barrel.

4. A Chinese medicine decoction barrel as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The inner barrel is overlapped on the edge of the outer barrel through the placement portion.

5. A Chinese medicine decoction barrel as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The placement portion is configured as an internal thread extending along the axial direction of the inner barrel, the outer edge of the cover plate 1 is provided with an external thread, and the cover plate 1 is threadedly connected to the placement portion.

6. A Chinese medicine decoction barrel as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The placement portion is configured as a retractable connecting rod mechanism, and the cover plate 1 and the free end of the connecting rod mechanism are detachably connected.

7. A Chinese medicine decoction barrel according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The outer bottom wall of the outer barrel is provided with a heat transfer material.

8. A Chinese medicine decoction barrel according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The outer circumferential wall of the outer barrel is provided with a low reflectivity coating.

9. A Chinese medicine decoction barrel according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The outer circumferential wall of the outer barrel is provided with a heat insulation coating.

10. A Chinese medicine decoction barrel according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: An identification portion is provided on the outer circumferential wall of the outer barrel.

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