Infiltrating and softening device for traditional Chinese medicinal material processing

By designing the motor control for the soaking tank and transmission components, the problem of automatic feeding in the medicinal herb soaking and softening device was solved, realizing rapid soaking and draining of medicinal herbs, and improving the efficiency of medicinal herb processing and the convenience of the device.

CN223529723UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11JIUZHENTANG HEALTH PHARM (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422785582.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-15
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-15

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an infiltrating and softening device for traditional Chinese medicinal material processing, which relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicinal material processing and comprises a base, a moving seat is arranged at the upper end of the base, an electric push rod is arranged on the rear side of the moving seat, an infiltrating barrel is arranged at the upper end of the moving seat, and a barrel cover is arranged above the infiltrating barrel. A transmission assembly is arranged at the upper end of the can cover. According to the infiltrating and softening device for traditional Chinese medicinal material processing, the transmission assembly drives the infiltrating cage to shake up and down, meanwhile, the second motor drives the net plate to rotate, medicinal materials are stirred and fully infiltrated and softened, the third motor drives the infiltrating cage to be separated from the infiltrating barrel, and the transmission assembly drives the infiltrating cage to shake up and down, so that the medicinal materials are drained; the electric push rod drives the material guide plate to move to the position below the discharging opening, and after the sealing cover at the discharging opening is taken down, through cooperation of the transmission assembly and the net plate, medicinal materials in the infiltration cage automatically leak out of the discharging opening and are rapidly discharged along the material guide plate.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, specifically to an immersion softening device for processing traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) refers to raw medicinal materials used under the guidance of traditional Han Chinese medicine. Its development and effective utilization have a long history and are the material basis for the development of Chinese medicine. During the processing of TCM, a softening device is needed to soften the medicinal materials and improve the efficiency of cutting them.

[0003] For example, patent number CN215133505U discloses a softening device for processing Chinese medicinal materials, including a device box and further comprising: a oscillating mechanism disposed in the device box, the oscillating mechanism being used to press the Chinese medicinal materials into hot water and simultaneously oscillate and stir the hot water; a lifting component connected to the oscillating mechanism; and a stirring component, the stirring component being drivenly connected to the oscillating mechanism and capable of rotating and stirring within the device box; the Chinese medicinal materials are placed into the device box through the feed pipe for soaking in hot water, and the oscillating mechanism is driven by the lifting component to slide vertically along the inner wall of the device box, thereby completely pressing the Chinese medicinal materials into the hot water, while simultaneously oscillating and stirring the hot water and the Chinese medicinal materials, thus effectively improving the softening rate; the oscillating mechanism drives the stirring component to rotate and stir the hot water and the Chinese medicinal materials, thereby further improving the softening rate of the Chinese medicinal materials;

[0004] The soaking and softening device for processing Chinese medicinal materials in this patent lacks an automatic feeding structure for the Chinese medicinal materials, which makes it difficult to remove the Chinese medicinal materials after soaking, resulting in low efficiency. At the same time, its internal structure is relatively complex, making it difficult to clean the residue of Chinese medicinal materials, which affects the subsequent use of the device. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a soaking and softening device for processing Chinese medicinal materials. This device solves the problems of lacking an automatic feeding structure for Chinese medicinal materials, which makes it difficult to remove the materials after soaking, resulting in low efficiency. Additionally, its complex internal structure makes it difficult to clean the residue of the Chinese medicinal materials, affecting the subsequent use of the device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a softening and immersion device for processing Chinese medicinal materials, comprising a base, a movable seat at the upper end of the base, an electric push rod at the rear of the movable seat, an immersion tank at the upper end of the movable seat, a tank cover at the top of the immersion tank, a transmission assembly at the upper end of the tank cover, a sliding rod at the front of the transmission assembly, a motor compartment at the lower end of the sliding rod, an immersion cage at the lower end of the motor compartment, a feeding port at the front of the upper end of the immersion cage, a discharging port at the front of the lower end of the immersion cage, a mesh plate at the inner side of the immersion cage, columns fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the upper end of the base, a groove opened on the side of the column near the immersion tank, a lead screw at the inner side of the groove, and a guide plate at the front of the immersion tank.

[0007] Preferably, the lower end of the movable seat and the base are slidably connected by a slide rail, the front end of the electric push rod and the upper end of the base are fixedly connected by a support plate, the output end of the electric push rod extends to the front end of the support plate and is fixedly connected to the rear end of the movable seat, the lower end of the soaking tank and the movable seat are detachably connected by a mounting groove, and the lower end of the tank cover and the upper end of the soaking tank are mutually adapted to facilitate the movement of the soaking tank.

[0008] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a vertical plate, a motor is fixedly installed on the rear side of the vertical plate, the output end of the motor extends to the front side of the vertical plate and a turntable is fixedly installed thereon, the front end of the turntable is rotatably connected to a connecting rod, and the lower end of the front side of the connecting rod and the upper end of the slide rod are rotatably connected through an ear plate to facilitate control of the slide rod's up and down movement.

[0009] Preferably, the surface of the bucket lid is provided with a sliding sleeve running vertically through it. The sliding rod extends through the sliding sleeve to the lower end of the bucket lid and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the motor compartment. The sliding rod and the inner side of the sliding sleeve are slidably connected. The lower end of the motor compartment is fixedly connected to the upper end of the impregnation cage, which facilitates driving the impregnation cage to shake up and down.

[0010] Preferably, the inner sides of the mesh plate and the impregnation cage are adapted to each other, a rotating shaft is fixedly installed on the side of the mesh plate, the lower end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inner side of the impregnation cage, a second motor is fixedly installed on the inner side of the motor compartment, the output end of the second motor extends to the inner side of the impregnation cage and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft, so as to facilitate the control of the rotation of the mesh plate.

[0011] Preferably, a motor is fixedly installed at the upper end of the column, the output end of the motor extends to the inner side of the slide groove and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the lead screw, the lower end of the lead screw is rotatably connected to the inner side of the slide groove, and sliders are fixedly installed at the left and right ends of the bucket lid. The sliders are slidably connected to the inner side of the slide groove and are threadedly connected to the surface of the lead screw, which facilitates the control of the lead screw rotation.

[0012] Preferably, the outer sides of the feed inlet and the discharge inlet are threaded with the same sealing cap, the upper end of the discharge inlet and the guide plate are adapted to each other, the guide plate is designed with an inclined structure and is fixedly connected to the front side of the soaking tank, which facilitates the loading and unloading of medicinal materials.

[0013] Beneficial effects

[0014] This utility model provides an immersion softening device for processing Chinese medicinal materials. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0015] 1. This soaking and softening device for processing Chinese medicinal materials consists of a soaking tank, a tank lid, a transmission assembly, a second motor, a soaking cage, a mesh plate, a lead screw, and a third motor. By controlling the operation of the third motor, the lead screw is rotated, causing the tank lid to close to the upper end of the soaking tank. At this time, the soaking cage completely immerses the medicinal materials in hot water. The transmission assembly drives the soaking cage to shake up and down, while the second motor drives the mesh plate to rotate, stirring the medicinal materials and ensuring that they are fully soaked and softened.

[0016] 2. This soaking and softening device for processing Chinese medicinal materials consists of a soaking tank, a tank lid, a transmission assembly, a second motor, a soaking cage, a mesh plate, a third motor, a discharge port, and a guide plate. The third motor drives the tank lid to rise until the soaking cage is completely detached from the soaking tank. The transmission assembly drives the soaking cage to shake up and down, thus draining the medicinal materials. An electric push rod drives the moving seat to move backward until the guide plate is below the discharge port. After removing the sealing cap at the discharge port, the transmission assembly drives the soaking cage to shake up and down, while the second motor drives the mesh plate to rotate, causing the medicinal materials in the soaking cage to automatically leak out from the discharge port and quickly discharge along the guide plate, which is convenient and fast. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Movable seat; 3. Electric push rod; 4. Immersion tank; 5. Tank lid; 51. Sliding sleeve; 52. Sliding block; 6. Transmission assembly; 61. Vertical plate; 62. Motor 1; 63. Turntable; 64. Connecting rod; 7. Sliding rod; 8. Motor compartment; 81. Motor 2; 9. Immersion cage; 10. Feed port; 11. Discharge port; 12. Mesh plate; 121. Rotating shaft; 13. Column; 14. Slide groove; 15. Lead screw; 151. Motor 3; 16. Guide plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a softening and soaking device for processing Chinese medicinal materials, including a base 1, a movable seat 2 at the upper end of the base 1, an electric push rod 3 at the rear side of the movable seat 2, a soaking tank 4 at the upper end of the movable seat 2, a lid 5 at the top of the soaking tank 4, a sliding connection between the lower end of the movable seat 2 and the base 1 via a slide rail, a fixed connection between the front end of the electric push rod 3 and the upper end of the base 1 via a support plate, an output end of the electric push rod 3 extending to the front end of the support plate and fixedly connected to the rear end of the movable seat 2, a detachable connection between the lower end of the soaking tank 4 and the movable seat 2 via an installation groove, a matching fit between the lower end of the lid 5 and the upper end of the soaking tank 4, a transmission assembly 6 at the upper end of the lid 5, a sliding rod 7 at the front side of the transmission assembly 6, and a vertical plate 61. A motor 62 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the upright plate 61. The output end of the motor 62 extends to the front side of the upright plate 61 where a turntable 63 is fixedly installed. A connecting rod 64 is rotatably connected to the front end of the turntable 63. The lower end of the front side of the connecting rod 64 and the upper end of the slide rod 7 are rotatably connected through an ear plate. A motor compartment 8 is provided at the lower end of the slide rod 7. A soaking cage 9 is provided at the lower end of the motor compartment 8. A sliding sleeve 51 is provided through the surface of the barrel cover 5. The slide rod 7 extends to the lower end of the barrel cover 5 through the sliding sleeve 51 and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the motor compartment 8. The slide rod 7 and the inner side of the sliding sleeve 51 are slidably sleeved. The lower end of the motor compartment 8 and the upper end of the soaking cage 9 are fixedly connected. The turntable 63 is driven to rotate by the motor 62, so that the slide rod 7 drives the soaking cage 9 to shake up and down under the transmission of the connecting rod 64, which facilitates the full soaking of the medicinal materials and subsequent drainage.

[0024] A feeding port 10 is provided on the front side of the upper end of the soaking cage 9, and a discharging port 11 is provided on the front side of the lower end of the soaking cage 9. A mesh plate 12 is provided on the inner side of the soaking cage 9. The mesh plate 12 and the inner side of the soaking cage 9 are adapted to each other. A rotating shaft 121 is fixedly installed on the side of the mesh plate 12. The lower end of the rotating shaft 121 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the soaking cage 9. A second motor 81 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the motor chamber 8. The output end of the second motor 81 extends to the inner side of the soaking cage 9 and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft 121. The mesh plate 12 is rotated by the second motor 81, which facilitates the stirring of the medicinal materials.

[0025] Columns 13 are fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the upper end of the base 1. A groove 14 is opened on the side of the column 13 near the soaking tank 4. A lead screw 15 is provided on the inner side of the groove 14. A motor 151 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the column 13. The output end of the motor 151 extends to the inner side of the groove 14 and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the lead screw 15. The lower end of the lead screw 15 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the groove 14. Slider 52 is fixedly installed on the left and right ends of the tank cover 5. The slider 52 is slidably connected to the inner side of the groove 14 and threadedly connected to the surface of the lead screw 15. A guide plate 16 is provided on the front side of the soaking tank 4. The outer sides of the feed port 10 and the discharge port 11 are both threadedly connected with the same sealing cap. The upper ends of the feed inlet 11 and the guide plate 16 are adapted to each other. The guide plate 16 has an inclined structure design and is fixedly connected to the front side of the soaking tank 4. The motor 3 151 drives the tank cover 5 to rise until the soaking cage 9 is completely separated from the soaking tank 4. The transmission component 6 drives the soaking cage 9 to shake up and down to drain the medicinal materials. After the water is drained, the electric push rod 3 drives the moving seat 2 to move backward until the guide plate 16 moves below the feed inlet 11. After removing the sealing cover at the feed inlet 11, the transmission component 6 drives the soaking cage 9 to shake up and down. At the same time, the motor 2 81 drives the mesh plate 12 to rotate, so that the medicinal materials in the soaking cage 9 automatically leak out from the feed inlet 11 and quickly feed down along the guide plate 16.

[0026] In use, hot water is poured into the soaking tank 4. The herbs to be soaked are placed into the soaking cage 9 by removing the sealing cap on the feeding port 10. The sealing cap is then replaced. The motor 151 drives the two lead screws 15 to rotate simultaneously, causing the slider 52 to lower the tank cover 5 until it closes to the top of the soaking tank 4. At this point, the soaking cage 9 completely immerses the herbs in hot water. The motor 62 drives the turntable 63 to rotate, causing the slider 7 to move the soaking cage 9 up and down under the transmission of the connecting rod 64. Simultaneously, the motor 81 drives the mesh plate 12 to rotate, stirring the herbs and ensuring they are fully soaked. After soaking and softening, the lid 5 is raised by motor 3151 until the soaking cage 9 is completely separated from the soaking tank 4. The transmission component 6 drives the soaking cage 9 to shake up and down to drain the medicinal materials. After draining, the moving seat 2 is moved backward by electric push rod 3 until the guide plate 16 is moved below the discharge port 11. After removing the sealing cover at the discharge port 11, the transmission component 6 drives the soaking cage 9 to shake up and down. At the same time, motor 281 drives the mesh plate 12 to rotate, so that the medicinal materials in the soaking cage 9 automatically leak out from the discharge port 11 and quickly discharge along the guide plate 16, which is convenient and fast.

[0027] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present 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 present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A softening and immersion device for processing Chinese medicinal materials, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A movable seat (2) is provided at the upper end of the base (1), an electric push rod (3) is provided at the rear side of the movable seat (2), an immersion tank (4) is provided at the upper end of the movable seat (2), a tank cover (5) is provided above the immersion tank (4), a transmission assembly (6) is provided at the upper end of the tank cover (5), a slide rod (7) is provided at the front side of the transmission assembly (6), a motor compartment (8) is provided at the lower end of the slide rod (7), and an immersion cage (9) is provided at the lower end of the motor compartment (8). The upper front of the impregnation cage (9) is provided with a feeding port (10), the lower front of the impregnation cage (9) is provided with a discharging port (11), the inner side of the impregnation cage (9) is provided with a mesh plate (12), the upper left and right sides of the base (1) are fixedly installed with columns (13), the column (13) is provided with a sliding groove (14) on the side near the impregnation tank (4), the inner side of the sliding groove (14) is provided with a screw rod (15), and the front side of the impregnation tank (4) is provided with a guide plate (16).

2. The immersion softening device for processing Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the movable seat (2) and the base (1) are slidably connected by a slide rail. The front end of the electric push rod (3) and the upper end of the base (1) are fixedly connected by a support plate. The output end of the electric push rod (3) extends to the front end of the support plate and is fixedly connected to the rear end of the movable seat (2). The lower end of the soaking tank (4) and the movable seat (2) are detachably connected by an installation groove. The lower end of the tank cover (5) and the upper end of the soaking tank (4) are mutually adapted.

3. The immersion softening device for processing Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (6) includes a vertical plate (61), a motor (62) is fixedly installed on the rear side of the vertical plate (61), the output end of the motor (62) extends to the front side of the vertical plate (61) and a turntable (63) is fixedly installed thereon, the front end of the turntable (63) is rotatably connected to a connecting rod (64), and the lower end of the front side of the connecting rod (64) and the upper end of the slide rod (7) are rotatably connected through an ear plate.

4. The immersion softening device for processing Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the bucket lid (5) is provided with a sliding sleeve (51) running through it from top to bottom. The sliding rod (7) extends through the sliding sleeve (51) to the lower end of the bucket lid (5) and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the motor compartment (8). The sliding rod (7) and the inner side of the sliding sleeve (51) are slidably connected. The lower end of the motor compartment (8) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the soaking cage (9).

5. The immersion softening device for processing Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner sides of the mesh plate (12) and the impregnation cage (9) are adapted to each other. A rotating shaft (121) is fixedly installed on the side of the mesh plate (12). The lower end of the rotating shaft (121) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the impregnation cage (9). A second motor (81) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the motor compartment (8). The output end of the second motor (81) extends to the inner side of the impregnation cage (9) and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft (121).

6. The immersion softening device for processing Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the column (13) is fixedly installed with a motor three (151). The output end of the motor three (151) extends to the inner side of the slide groove (14) and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the lead screw (15). The lower end of the lead screw (15) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the slide groove (14). The left and right ends of the bucket cover (5) are fixedly installed with sliders (52). The sliders (52) are slidably connected to the inner side of the slide groove (14) and are threadedly connected to the surface of the lead screw (15).

7. The immersion softening device for processing Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer sides of the feed inlet (10) and the discharge inlet (11) are threaded with the same sealing cap. The upper ends of the discharge inlet (11) and the guide plate (16) are adapted to each other. The guide plate (16) has an inclined structure design and is fixedly connected to the front side of the soaking tank (4).