Softening and soaking device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces

By designing a softening and soaking device for Chinese herbal medicine slices, and utilizing a combination of a pull-out and stirring mechanism with positive and negative pressure technology, the problem of low soaking efficiency of Chinese herbal medicine slices was solved, achieving a fast and efficient soaking process and ensuring the quality of Chinese herbal medicine slices.

CN223504542UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04BEIJING TONGRENTANG (ANGUO) HERBAL PIECES CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421902734.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-07
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-07

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Technical Problem

Existing methods for soaking Chinese medicinal herbs are inefficient, cannot meet the needs of modern fast-paced work, and are prone to causing the herbs to deteriorate, affecting the efficacy of the medicine.

Method used

A device for softening and soaking Chinese herbal medicine slices was designed, comprising a pull-out mechanism, a stirring mechanism, a filtering mechanism, and a feeding mechanism. By combining positive and negative pressure, the Chinese herbal medicine slices are quickly soaked, and the soaking efficiency is improved by stirring and filtering.

Benefits of technology

It shortens the soaking time of Chinese herbal medicine slices, improves soaking efficiency and effectiveness, avoids deterioration of the slices, and meets the needs of modern medicine use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing, and provides a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece softening and soaking device which comprises a box body, a filtering box, a drawing mechanism, a stirring mechanism, a filtering mechanism and a feeding mechanism, the box body is provided with a feeding port, the filtering box is fixedly connected to the box body and communicated with the box body, the filtering box is provided with a discharging port, and the discharging port is communicated with the filtering mechanism. The drawing mechanism is arranged in the box body and used for generating pressure in the box body, the stirring mechanism is arranged in the box body and used for stirring the traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, the filtering mechanism is arranged in the filtering box and used for separating the traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces from water, and the feeding mechanism is arranged on the box body and used for feeding the traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces and the water. The problems that in the prior art, a natural soaking mode is low in efficiency, the modern fast-paced work requirement is difficult to meet, and the medication requirement of a patient is easily delayed are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing technology, specifically to a device for softening and soaking traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese medicinal herbs are processed medicinal materials that have been processed according to the theories and methods of traditional Chinese medicine and can be used directly in clinical practice. Before decocting, Chinese medicinal herbs must be soaked in water for a period of time to facilitate the extraction of active ingredients.

[0003] The existing softening and soaking methods still use the traditional natural soaking method, which is inefficient and cannot meet the needs of modern fast-paced work. If not careful, the soaking time is too long, which may cause the Chinese medicine slices to deteriorate, resulting in waste of Chinese medicine and delaying the medication needs of patients. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention proposes a device for softening and soaking Chinese herbal medicine slices, which solves the problems of low efficiency, inability to meet the needs of modern fast-paced work, and easy delay in patients' medication needs in the related technology of natural soaking method.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a device for softening and soaking Chinese herbal medicine slices, comprising: a box, a filter box, a pull-out mechanism, a stirring mechanism, a filtering mechanism, and a feeding mechanism;

[0006] The box body is provided with a feed inlet;

[0007] The filter box is fixedly connected to the box body and communicates with the box body. The filter box is provided with a discharge port.

[0008] The pull-out mechanism is installed inside the box and is used to generate pressure inside the box;

[0009] The stirring mechanism is installed inside the box and is used to stir the Chinese herbal medicine pieces.

[0010] The filtration mechanism is installed inside the filter box and is used to separate the Chinese herbal medicine pieces and water;

[0011] The feeding mechanism is installed on the box body and is used to feed Chinese herbal medicine pieces and water.

[0012] Preferably, the pull-out mechanism includes: a pull-out plate, a first toothed plate, a second toothed plate, and a drive assembly;

[0013] The pull-out plate is sealed and slidably disposed inside the box.

[0014] The first toothed plate is fixedly connected to the pull-out plate;

[0015] The second toothed plate is fixedly connected to the housing;

[0016] The drive assembly is mounted on the second toothed plate and is used to drive the first toothed plate to move.

[0017] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes: a carriage, a drive gear, and a first electric cylinder;

[0018] The carriage is slidably mounted on the second toothed plate;

[0019] The drive gear is rotatably mounted inside the slide, and the drive gear meshes with the first toothed plate and the second toothed plate;

[0020] The first electric cylinder is mounted on the second toothed plate, and the output end of the first electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the slide.

[0021] Furthermore, the stirring mechanism includes: a stirring rod, a stirring frame, and a transmission assembly;

[0022] The stirring rod is rotatably connected to the box body;

[0023] The stirring rack is fixedly connected to the stirring rod;

[0024] The transmission assembly is mounted on the housing and is used to drive the stirring rod to rotate.

[0025] As a further embodiment of this application, the transmission assembly includes: a gear frame, a rotary gear, a rotating wheel, and a transmission belt;

[0026] The gear frame is fixedly connected to the first gear plate;

[0027] The rotating gear is rotatably mounted on the housing and meshes with the gear frame;

[0028] The rotating wheel is provided in two parts, and the two rotating wheels are respectively fixedly connected to the rotating gear and the stirring rod;

[0029] The drive belt is connected between two rotating pulleys.

[0030] As a further embodiment of this application, the filtration mechanism includes: a filter plate and a sealing assembly;

[0031] The filter plate is fixedly connected inside the filter box;

[0032] Two sealing assemblies are provided, both of which are installed inside the filter box to seal the box body.

[0033] Based on the aforementioned solution, the sealing assembly includes: a sealing plate, a connecting rod, a rotating plate, and a second electric cylinder;

[0034] The sealing plate is rotatably connected to the box body;

[0035] The top end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the sealing plate;

[0036] The filter box is provided with a rotating groove, and the rotating plate is rotatably connected in the rotating groove;

[0037] The second electric cylinder is mounted on the rotating plate, and its output end passes through the rotating plate and is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the connecting rod.

[0038] Furthermore, based on the aforementioned solution, the feeding mechanism includes: a feeding box, a baffle, and a third electric cylinder;

[0039] The feed box is fixedly connected to the box body and communicates with the feed inlet;

[0040] The feed box is provided with a sliding groove, and the baffle is slidably disposed in the sliding groove;

[0041] The third electric cylinder is mounted on the feed box, and its output end is fixedly connected to the baffle.

[0042] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a limiting plate is fixedly connected to both of the rotating wheels, and both of the limiting plates are in contact with the transmission belt.

[0043] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a rotating seat is fixedly connected to the sealing plate, and the connecting rod is rotatably connected inside the rotating seat.

[0044] The working principle and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0045] 1. In this utility model, the cooperation between the pull-out mechanism and the stirring mechanism facilitates the application of positive or negative pressure to the water and Chinese herbal medicine slices inside the box, thereby achieving the effect of rapidly allowing water to enter the cells under the action of positive and negative pressure, thus improving the efficiency of soaking Chinese herbal medicine.

[0046] 2. In this utility model, the feeding mechanism facilitates the rapid addition of water and Chinese herbal medicine slices into the box.

[0047] 3. In this utility model, the filter mechanism facilitates the separation of soaked Chinese herbal medicine slices from water.

[0048] 4. In this utility model, the cooperation between the box body, filter box, pull-out mechanism, stirring mechanism, filtering mechanism and feeding mechanism makes it easier to shorten the soaking time of Chinese herbal medicine slices and improve the soaking efficiency and effect of Chinese herbal medicine slices. Attached Figure Description

[0049] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0050] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0051] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another angle;

[0052] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0054] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Filter box; 3. Pull-out plate; 4. First toothed plate; 5. Second toothed plate; 6. Slide frame; 7. Drive gear; 8. First electric cylinder; 9. Stirring rod; 10. Stirring frame; 11. Tooth frame; 12. Rotary gear; 13. Rotating wheel; 14. Transmission belt; 15. Filter plate; 16. Sealing plate; 17. Connecting rod; 18. Rotating plate; 19. Second electric cylinder; 20. Feed box; 21. Baffle; 22. Third electric cylinder; 23. Limiting plate; 24. Rotating seat. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0056] like Figures 1-4 As shown in the figure, this embodiment proposes a softening and soaking device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, including: a box body 1, a filter box 2, a pull-out mechanism, a stirring mechanism, a filtering mechanism, and a feeding mechanism. The box body 1 has a feeding port, the filter box 2 is fixedly connected to the box body 1 and communicates with the box body 1, and the filter box 2 has a discharging port. Through the cooperation between the box body 1, the filter box 2, the pull-out mechanism, the stirring mechanism, the filtering mechanism, and the feeding mechanism, the soaking time of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces can be shortened, thereby improving the soaking efficiency and effect of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces.

[0057] like Figures 1-3As shown, a pull-out mechanism is installed inside the housing 1 to generate pressure within the housing 1. The pull-out mechanism includes a pull-out plate 3, a first toothed plate 4, a second toothed plate 5, and a drive assembly. The pull-out plate 3 is slidably installed inside the housing 1. The first toothed plate 4 is fixedly connected to the pull-out plate 3, and the second toothed plate 5 is fixedly connected to the housing 1. The drive assembly is installed on the second toothed plate 5 to drive the first toothed plate 4 to move. The drive assembly includes a slide 6, a drive gear 7, and a first electric cylinder 8. The slide 6 is slidably installed on the second toothed plate 5, and the drive gear 7 is rotatably installed inside the slide 6. The drive gear 7 meshes with the first toothed plate 4 and the second toothed plate 5. The first electric cylinder 8 is installed on the second toothed plate 5, and its output end is fixedly connected to the slide 6. Specifically, the first electric cylinder 8 installed on the second toothed plate 5 drives the slide 6 to rise. When the slide 6 rises, it drives the drive gear 7 to rotate between the first toothed plate 4 and the second toothed plate 5, thereby driving the pull-out plate 3 to move and thus applying pressure to the housing 1.

[0058] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the stirring mechanism is installed inside the housing 1 and is used to stir the Chinese herbal medicine slices. The stirring mechanism includes: a stirring rod 9, a stirring frame 10, and a transmission assembly. The stirring rod 9 is rotatably connected inside the housing 1, and the stirring frame 10 is fixedly connected to the stirring rod 9. The transmission assembly is installed on the housing 1 and is used to drive the stirring rod 9 to rotate. The transmission assembly includes: a gear frame 11, a rotating gear 12, rotating wheels 13, and a transmission belt 14. Limiting plates 23 are fixedly connected to both rotating wheels 13, and both limiting plates 23 are in contact with the transmission belt 14. The gear frame 11 is fixedly connected to the first gear plate 4. The rotating gear 12 is rotatably mounted on the housing 1 and meshes with the gear frame 11. There are two rotating wheels 13, which are fixedly connected to the rotating gear 12 and the stirring rod 9, respectively. The transmission belt 14 is connected between the two rotating wheels 13. Specifically, the movement of the first tooth plate 4 drives the gear frame 11 to move. When the gear frame 11 moves, it drives the rotating gear 12 and the rotating wheels 13 to rotate. When the rotating wheels 13 rotate, the transmission belt 14 drives the stirring rod 9 and the stirring frame 10 to rotate, thereby stirring the Chinese herbal medicine pieces.

[0059] like Figures 1-3As shown, the filtration mechanism is installed inside the filter box 2 to separate the Chinese herbal medicine pieces and water. The filtration mechanism includes a filter plate 15 and a sealing assembly. The filter plate 15 is fixedly connected inside the filter box 2. Two sealing assemblies are provided, both of which are installed inside the filter box 2 to seal the box body 1. The sealing assembly includes a sealing plate 16, a connecting rod 17, a rotating plate 18, and a second electric cylinder 19. A rotating seat 24 is fixedly connected to the sealing plate 16, and the connecting rod 17 is rotatably connected to the rotating seat 24. The sealing plate 16 is rotatably connected to... Inside the housing 1, the top end of the connecting rod 17 is rotatably connected to the sealing plate 16. The filter box 2 is provided with a rotating groove, and the rotating plate 18 is rotatably connected in the rotating groove. The second electric cylinder 19 is set on the rotating plate 18. The output end of the second electric cylinder 19 passes through the rotating plate 18 and is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the connecting rod 17. Specifically, the second electric cylinder 19 set on the rotating plate 18 drives the connecting rod 17 to move. When the connecting rod 17 moves, it drives the sealing plate 16 to flip downward, so that water and Chinese herbal medicine pieces fall onto the filter plate 15 for filtration.

[0060] like Figures 2-3 As shown, the feeding mechanism is installed on the box 1 for feeding Chinese herbal medicine slices and water. The feeding mechanism includes a feeding box 20, a baffle 21, and a third electric cylinder 22. The feeding box 20 is fixedly connected to the box 1 and communicates with the feeding port. A sliding groove is provided on the feeding box 20, and the baffle 21 is slidably installed in the sliding groove. The third electric cylinder 22 is installed on the feeding box 20, and the output end of the third electric cylinder 22 is fixedly connected to the baffle 21. Specifically, the third electric cylinder 22 drives the baffle 21 to descend, connecting the feeding box 20 and the box 1, thereby facilitating material feeding. After feeding, the third electric cylinder 22 drives the baffle 21 back to its original position, keeping the inside of the box 1 sealed.

[0061] In this embodiment, when soaking the Chinese herbal medicine slices, the third electric cylinder 22 drives the baffle 21 to descend, connecting the feeding box 20 and the box body 1 to facilitate material unloading. After unloading, the third electric cylinder 22 drives the baffle 21 back to its original position, keeping the box body 1 sealed. The first electric cylinder 8 on the second toothed plate 5 drives the slide 6 to rise. When the slide 6 rises, it drives the drive gear 7 to rotate between the first toothed plate 4 and the second toothed plate 5, thereby moving the pull plate 3 of the first toothed plate 4, thus applying pressure to the inside of the box body 1. Applying pressure causes the first toothed plate 4 to move, which in turn moves the toothed frame 11. When the toothed frame 11 moves, it drives the rotating gear 12 and the rotating wheel 13 to rotate. When the rotating wheel 13 rotates, it drives the stirring rod 9 and the stirring frame 10 to rotate via the transmission belt 14, thereby stirring the Chinese herbal medicine pieces. After soaking, the second electric cylinder 19 on the rotating plate 18 drives the connecting rod 17 to move. When the connecting rod 17 moves, it causes the sealing plate 16 to flip downward, thereby letting the water and Chinese herbal medicine pieces fall onto the filter plate 15 for filtration.

[0062] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A device for softening and soaking Chinese herbal medicine slices, characterized in that, include: Box (1), the box (1) is provided with a feed inlet; The filter box (2) is fixedly connected to the box body (1) and communicates with the box body (1). The filter box (2) has a discharge port. A pull-out mechanism is provided inside the housing (1) to generate pressure inside the housing (1); A stirring mechanism is provided inside the housing (1) for stirring Chinese herbal medicine slices; The filtration mechanism is installed inside the filter box (2) and is used to separate Chinese herbal medicine pieces and water. The feeding mechanism is installed on the box (1) and is used to feed Chinese medicine slices and water.

2. The device for softening and soaking Chinese herbal medicine slices according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pull-out mechanism includes: A pull-out plate (3) is provided in a sealed sliding manner within the housing (1); The first toothed plate (4) is fixedly connected to the pull-out plate (3); The second toothed plate (5) is fixedly connected to the housing (1); A drive assembly is disposed on the second toothed plate (5) and is used to drive the first toothed plate (4) to move.

3. The device for softening and soaking Chinese herbal medicine slices according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component includes: The slide (6) is slidably mounted on the second toothed plate (5); A drive gear (7) is rotatably disposed within the slide (6), and the drive gear (7) meshes with the first toothed plate (4) and the second toothed plate (5); The first electric cylinder (8) is mounted on the second toothed plate (5), and the output end of the first electric cylinder (8) is fixedly connected to the slide (6).

4. The device for softening and soaking Chinese herbal medicine slices according to claim 3, characterized in that, The stirring mechanism includes: A stirring rod (9) is rotatably connected inside the housing (1); A stirring rack (10) is fixedly connected to the stirring rod (9); A transmission assembly is disposed on the housing (1) and is used to drive the stirring rod (9) to rotate.

5. The device for softening and soaking Chinese herbal medicine slices according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes: A gear frame (11) is fixedly connected to the first gear plate (4); A rotating gear (12) is rotatably mounted on the housing (1) and meshes with the gear frame (11); Two rotating wheels (13) are provided, and the two rotating wheels (13) are respectively fixedly connected to the rotating gear (12) and the stirring rod (9); A drive belt (14) is driven between the two rotating wheels (13).

6. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece softening and soaking device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The filtration mechanism includes: Filter plate (15), the filter plate (15) is fixedly connected inside the filter box (2); The sealing assembly is provided in two parts, both of which are disposed inside the filter box (2) for sealing the box body (1).

7. The apparatus for softening and soaking Chinese herbal medicine slices according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sealing assembly includes: A sealing plate (16) is rotatably connected inside the housing (1); A connecting rod (17) is rotatably connected at its top end to the sealing plate (16); Rotating plate (18), the filter box (2) is provided with a rotating groove, and the rotating plate (18) is rotatably connected in the rotating groove; The second electric cylinder (19) is mounted on the rotating plate (18). The output end of the second electric cylinder (19) passes through the rotating plate (18) and is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the connecting rod (17).

8. The apparatus for softening and soaking Chinese herbal medicine slices according to claim 7, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes: Feed box (20), the feed box (20) is fixedly connected to the box body (1) and communicates with the feed port; The baffle (21) is provided with a sliding groove on the feed box (20), and the baffle (21) is slidably disposed in the sliding groove; The third electric cylinder (22) is installed on the feed box (20), and the output end of the third electric cylinder (22) is fixedly connected to the baffle (21).

9. The device for softening and soaking Chinese herbal medicine slices according to claim 8, characterized in that, Limiting plates (23) are fixedly connected to both of the rotating wheels (13), and both limiting plates (23) are in contact with the transmission belt (14).

10. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece softening and soaking device according to claim 9, characterized in that, A rotating seat (24) is fixedly connected to the sealing plate (16), and the connecting rod (17) is rotatably connected inside the rotating seat (24).