Temperature control fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production
By using a combined temperature-controlled fermentation equipment with liquid circulation and an automated control system, the problem of unstable temperature control in traditional Chinese medicine fermentation equipment has been solved, achieving precise temperature regulation and stable fermentation process, thus meeting the fermentation needs of different types of medicines.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422956525.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing traditional Chinese medicine fermentation equipment is not stable enough in terms of temperature control, especially for large-volume fermentation tanks and medicines that require external heating. Traditional heating and heat dissipation methods cannot achieve uniform control, resulting in unstable quality of fermented products.
The temperature-controlled fermentation equipment adopts a modular structure, including a fermentation tank, a sealed outer shell, a flow guide cavity, heating wires, a heat dissipation box, and temperature sensors. Dynamic temperature regulation is achieved through liquid circulation and fan blowing. Combined with an automated control system, precise temperature control and flexible adjustment are realized.
It improves the precision and flexibility of temperature control, reduces human intervention, ensures the stability of the fermentation process and product quality, and adapts to the fermentation needs of different types of drugs.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of supporting processing equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production, and particularly relates to a temperature control fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's important understanding level in recent years, the daily production and processing amount of traditional Chinese medicine manufacturers is also increasing. In the processing of traditional Chinese medicine, some products need to be fermented to make the characteristics of the medicine play. Traditional fermentation equipment is mostly in the form of a box covered with a cotton quilt for fermentation assistance. However, this form is not suitable for some drug varieties with high heat generation or requiring external additional heating. Therefore, it is necessary to set up a fermentation equipment capable of providing heating and heat dissipation functions. The existing heat dissipation form is mostly to directly blow the surface of the barrel with a fan, and the heating is performed by using a hot air heater to heat the surface of the barrel. However, this temporary form cannot guarantee a relatively stable temperature control effect, so that the quality of the fermented products is not stable. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing fermentation equipment to solve these problems. SUMMARY
[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present application is to provide a temperature control fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production, which has accurate temperature control precision, can realize dynamic adjustment, has high adjustment flexibility, reduces labor, and effectively guarantees the stability of product quality.
[0004] The above application purpose of the present application is realized by the following technical scheme:
[0005] A temperature control fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production, comprising a fermentation tank body, a closed outer shell, a flow guide cavity A, a through hole A, a heating wire, a flow guide cavity B, a through hole B, a liquid guide pipe A, a pump body A, a liquid guide pipe B, a heat dissipation box, a pump body B and a temperature sensor, the closed outer shell is fixedly connected to the outside of the fermentation tank body, a cavity is formed between the closed outer shell and the fermentation tank body, the flow guide cavity A is arranged on the surface of the lower end of the closed outer shell, the through hole A is equidistantly and penetratively formed on the closed outer shell corresponding to the upper end of the flow guide cavity A, the heating wire is fixedly connected to the middle part of the flow guide cavity A, the flow guide cavity B is arranged on the surface of the edge position of the upper end of the closed outer shell, the through hole B is equidistantly and penetratively formed on the closed outer shell corresponding to the inner side of the flow guide cavity B, the two ends of the liquid guide pipe A are respectively and penetratively connected to one side of the flow guide cavity B and the flow guide cavity A respectively, the pump body A is arranged on the liquid guide pipe A close to the flow guide cavity A, the two ends of the liquid guide pipe B are respectively and penetratively connected to the other side of the flow guide cavity B and the flow guide cavity A respectively, the heat dissipation box is arranged in the middle part of the liquid guide pipe B, the pump body B is arranged on the liquid guide pipe B close to the flow guide cavity B, and the temperature sensor is arranged in an annular array and is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the closed outer shell close to the bottom and the top respectively.
[0006] Optionally, it further comprises a stirring motor, a stirring shaft and a stirring frame, the stirring motor is arranged on the upper surface of the middle part of the fermentation tank body, the stirring shaft is rotatably connected to the middle part of the fermentation tank body, the end of the output shaft of the stirring motor is fixedly connected with the end of the stirring shaft, and the stirring frame is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the stirring shaft in the fermentation tank body.
[0007] Optionally, it further comprises a feeding hopper and a liquid outlet pipe, the feeding hopper is arranged on the upper surface of one side of the fermentation tank body, and the liquid outlet pipe is arranged at the lower end of the middle part of the fermentation tank body.
[0008] Optionally, it further comprises a pressure valve, which is arranged on the surface of one side of the fermentation tank body.
[0009] Optionally, it further comprises a support frame, which is arranged at the lower end of the heat dissipation box, and the end of the support frame is fixedly connected with the outer surface of the corresponding closed outer shell.
[0010] Optionally, it further comprises support legs, which are fixedly connected in an annular array on the lower surface of the closed outer shell.
[0011] Optionally, it further comprises a sealing cover, which is connected to the upper end of the feeding hopper.
[0012] Optionally, it further comprises a control switch group, which is fixedly connected to the surface of one side of the closed outer shell, the input end of the control switch group is electrically connected with the output end of the external power supply, the output end of the control switch group is electrically connected with the input end of each of the heating wire, the pump body A, the heat dissipation box, the pump body B and the stirring motor, and the output end of the temperature sensor is electrically connected with the signal input end of the control switch group.
[0013] The temperature control fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production can realize temperature adjustment of the inside of the fermentation tank body through the combined structure, can dissipate heat in time for the material generating heat during fermentation, and can provide dynamic heating adjustment for the fermentation material requiring continuous temperature.
[0014] Compared with the traditional manual adjustment form, the temperature control fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production has higher efficiency and can regulate the temperature more timely, thereby effectively ensuring the stable fermentation inside.
[0015] The temperature control fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production has good flexibility, can adapt to the fermentation requirements of different types of products, has good application prospect, meets the diversified requirements of temperature change and ordinary fermentation, and is more easily accepted by traditional Chinese medicine manufacturers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 is a local cutaway structure schematic view provided by the embodiment of the present application.
[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a bottom structure provided by the embodiment of the present application.
[0018] Reference signs: 1, fermentation tank body; 2, closed outer shell; 3, flow guide cavity A; 4, through hole A; 5, heating wire; 6, flow guide cavity B; 7, through hole B; 8, liquid guide pipe A; 9, pump body A; 10, liquid guide pipe B; 11, heat dissipation box; 12, pump body B; 13, temperature sensor; 14, stirring motor; 15, stirring shaft; 16, stirring frame; 17, feeding hopper; 18, liquid outlet pipe; 19, pressure valve; 20, support frame; 21, support leg; 22, sealing cover; 23, control switch group. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0020] In order to more clearly understand the technical solutions shown in the embodiments of the present application, first, the working principle of the existing temperature control fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production is introduced.
[0021] The existing traditional Chinese medicine fermentation temperature control equipment adopts hot air heating and water bath heat preservation to heat the fermentation tank body, but due to the changeable environment in the workshop, and the heating of the existing equipment is not uniform enough, the temperature of the fermentation tank body cannot be stably controlled, and personnel are needed to assist, so the existing fermentation equipment needs to be improved to solve these problems.
[0022] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The utility model discloses a temperature control fermentation equipment for traditional chinese medicine production is disclosed to an embodiment of the application, including: fermentation tank body 1, closed outer casing 2, flow guide chamber A 3, through -hole A 4, heating wire 5, flow guide chamber B 6, through -hole B 7, liquid duct A 8, pump body A 9, liquid duct B 10, heat dissipation box 11, pump body B 12 and temperature sensor 13, the closed outer casing 2 is fixedly connected outside fermentation tank body 1, and the cavity is formed between closed outer casing 2 and fermentation tank body 1, flow guide chamber A 3 is set on the surface of closed outer casing 2 lower end, and the through -hole A 4 is opened in the equidistant of closed outer casing 2 on flow guide chamber A 3 upper end, and heating wire 5 is fixedly connected in the middle part of flow guide chamber A 3, flow guide chamber B 6 is set on the surface of closed outer casing 2 upper end edge position, and the through -hole B 7 is opened in the equidistant of closed outer casing 2 on flow guide chamber B 6 inner side, and the both ends of liquid duct A 8 are connected with the both sides of flow guide chamber B 6 and flow guide chamber A 3 respectively, and pump body A 9 is set on the liquid duct A 8 of being close to flow guide chamber A 3 side, and the both ends of liquid duct B 10 are connected with the both sides of flow guide chamber B 6 and flow guide chamber A 3 respectively, and heat dissipation box 11 is set in the middle part of liquid duct B 10, and pump body B 12 is set on the liquid duct B 10 of being close to flow guide chamber B 6 side, and temperature sensor 13 annular array is set, and temperature sensor 13 is fixedly connected on the inner wall of closed outer casing 2 near bottom and top respectively.
[0023] Specifically, the fermentation tank body 1 is provided to hold the mixed traditional Chinese medicine material, the closed outer shell 2 can form a cavity with the fermentation tank body 1, which can hold the cooling liquid or heat-conducting oil and other temperature transfer media, so that the liquid can completely cover the fermentation tank body 1. When the liquid enters or exits, it can enter or exit through the through hole A4, so that the discharge speed is more stable. The temperature sensor 13 is distributed on the inner wall of the closed outer shell 2 near the top and the bottom, which can make the internal temperature distribution more easily known. In actual use, the hot liquid will rise upward and the cooled liquid will sink downward. When the temperature at the top of the closed outer shell 2 is lower than the set temperature, the pump body A9 can draw the liquid in the closed outer shell 2 into the flow guide cavity B6 through the through hole B7, and then send it to the flow guide cavity A3 through the liquid guide pipe A8. The heating wire 5 arranged in the flow guide cavity A3 can heat the transferred liquid, and then transfer it to the cavity in the closed outer shell 2 through the through hole A4 to heat the temperature. When heating is not needed, the pump body B12 works and the pump body A9 stops, so that the hot liquid at the top enters the flow guide cavity B6 through the through hole B7, and then passes through the heat dissipation box 11 in the middle of the liquid guide pipe B10. The heat dissipation box 11 is provided with a fan, which blows the inside to dissipate the heat, and then enters the through hole A4 through the flow guide cavity A3 to realize the circulation cooling process. In actual use, the flow direction can be adjusted according to the needs. Under the action of the temperature sensor 13, the heat dissipation, heating and ordinary fermentation processes can be realized in a certain temperature range. Compared with the existing manual temporary operation structure, the temperature control accuracy can be greatly improved to realize stable fermentation.
[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 As another specific embodiment provided in the application, it further includes a stirring motor 14, a stirring shaft 15 and a stirring frame 16. The stirring motor 14 is arranged on the upper surface of the middle position of the fermentation tank body 1. The stirring shaft 15 is rotatably connected to the middle part of the fermentation tank body 1. The end of the output shaft of the stirring motor 14 is fixedly connected with the end of the stirring shaft 15. The stirring frame 16 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the stirring shaft 15 in the fermentation tank body 1.
[0025] Specifically, the stirring motor 14 can convert electrical energy into mechanical energy to drive the stirring shaft 15 to rotate, and stir the material in the fermentation tank body 1 through the stirring frame 16, so that the temperature distribution is more uniform, and the material mixing is more sufficient to ensure uniform fermentation.
[0026] Please refer to Figure 1As another specific embodiment provided by the application, the fermentation tank body 1 further comprises a feeding hopper 17 and a liquid outlet pipe 18. The feeding hopper 17 is arranged on the upper surface of one side of the fermentation tank body 1, and the liquid outlet pipe 18 is arranged at the lower end of the middle position of the fermentation tank body 1.
[0027] Specifically, the feeding hopper 17 is arranged to facilitate the addition of materials, and the liquid outlet pipe 18 is arranged to facilitate the discharge of the mixture after fermentation.
[0028] Referring to Figure 1 As another specific embodiment provided by the application, the fermentation tank body 1 further comprises a pressure valve 19 arranged on the surface of one side of the fermentation tank body 1.
[0029] Specifically, the pressure valve 19 is arranged to provide protection for some fermentation processes that are prone to produce gas, to avoid excessive pressure of the fermentation tank body 1, and to ensure safety during use.
[0030] Referring to Figure 2 As another specific embodiment provided by the application, the fermentation tank body 1 further comprises a support frame 20 arranged at the lower end of the heat dissipation box 11, and the end of the support frame 20 is fixedly connected with the outer surface of the corresponding closed outer shell 2.
[0031] Specifically, the support frame 20 is arranged to support the heat dissipation box 11 and ensure stability during use.
[0032] Referring to Figure 2 As another specific embodiment provided by the application, the fermentation tank body 1 further comprises support legs 21 fixedly connected in an annular array on the lower surface of the closed outer shell 2.
[0033] Specifically, the support legs 21 can stably support the structure to a certain height, facilitating the convenience of production and use.
[0034] Referring to Figure 1 As another specific embodiment provided by the application, the fermentation tank body 1 further comprises a sealing cover 22 connected with the upper end of the feeding hopper 17.
[0035] Specifically, the sealing cover 22 is arranged to seal the inlet of the feeding hopper 17, to ensure a closed fermentation space, and to avoid the entry of foreign matter into the interior.
[0036] Referring to Figure 1As another specific embodiment provided by the application, the control switch group 23 is fixedly connected to the surface on one side of the closed outer shell 2, the input end of the control switch group 23 is electrically connected to the output end of the external power supply, the output end of the control switch group 23 is electrically connected to the input end of the heating wire 5, the pump body A 9, the heat dissipation box 11, the pump body B 12 and the stirring motor 14 respectively, and the output end of the temperature sensor 13 is electrically connected to the signal input end of the control switch group 23.
[0037] Specifically, the control switch group 23 is internally provided with a programmable single-chip microcomputer structure, so as to facilitate the automatic adjustment process, control the internal components, and realize the automatic temperature control process under the control of the temperature sensor 13, thereby reducing the labor intensity of personnel and improving the work efficiency.
[0038] The embodiments of the specific embodiments are the preferred embodiments of the application, and do not limit the protection scope of the application, so that: any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, principle of the application should be covered within the protection scope of the application.
Claims
1. A temperature control fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production, characterized in that, Include: Fermentation tank body (1), closed outer shell (2), flow guide cavity A (3), through hole A (4), heating wire (5), flow guide cavity B (6), through hole B (7), liquid guide pipe A (8), pump body A (9), liquid guide pipe B (10), heat sink (11), pump body B (12) and temperature sensor (13), the fermentation tank body (1) is fixedly connected with the closed outer shell (2) outside, the closed outer shell (2) and fermentation tank body (1) form a cavity between, the flow guide cavity A (3) is arranged on the surface of the lower end of the closed outer shell (2), the through hole A (4) is opened through the upper surface of the closed outer shell (2) corresponding to the upper end of the flow guide cavity A (3), the heating wire (5) is fixedly connected in the middle of the flow guide cavity A (3), the flow guide cavity B (6) is arranged on the surface of the upper end edge position of the closed outer shell (2), the through hole B (7) is opened through the closed outer shell (2) corresponding to the inner side of the flow guide cavity B (6), both ends of the liquid guide pipe A (8) are respectively connected with the flow guide cavity B (6) and the flow guide cavity A (3) through the respective side, the pump body A (9) is arranged on the liquid guide pipe A (8) close to the flow guide cavity A (3) side, both ends of the liquid guide pipe B (10) are respectively connected with the flow guide cavity B (6) and the flow guide cavity A (3) through the respective other side, the heat sink (11) is arranged in the middle of the liquid guide pipe B (10), the pump body B (12) is arranged on the liquid guide pipe B (10) close to the flow guide cavity B (6) side, the temperature sensor (13) is arranged in an annular array, the temperature sensor (13) is fixedly connected on the inner wall of the closed outer shell (2) close to the bottom and the top respectively.
2. The temperature-controlled fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a stirring motor (14), a stirring shaft (15) and a stirring frame (16), the stirring motor (14) is arranged on the upper surface of the intermediate position of the fermentation tank body (1), the stirring shaft (15) is rotatably connected in the middle of the fermentation tank body (1), the end of the output shaft of the stirring motor (14) is fixedly connected with the end of the stirring shaft (15), and the stirring frame (16) is fixedly connected on the outer surface of the stirring shaft (15) in the fermentation tank body (1).
3. The temperature-controlled fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a feed hopper (17) and a liquid outlet pipe (18), the feed hopper (17) is arranged on the upper surface of one side of the fermentation tank body (1), and the liquid outlet pipe (18) is arranged at the lower end of the intermediate position of the fermentation tank body (1).
4. The temperature-controlled fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a pressure valve (19), which is arranged on the surface of one side of the fermentation tank body (1).
5. The temperature-controlled fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support frame (20), which is arranged at the lower end of the heat sink (11), and the end of the support frame (20) is fixedly connected with the outer surface of the closed outer shell (2) at the corresponding position.
6. The temperature-controlled fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes support legs (21), which are fixedly connected in an annular array on the lower surface of the closed outer shell (2).
7. The temperature-controlled fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a sealing cover (22), which is connected to the upper end of the feed hopper (17).
8. The temperature-controlled fermentation equipment for traditional Chinese medicine production according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a control switch group (23), which is fixedly connected on the surface of one side of the closed outer shell (2), the input end of the control switch group (23) is electrically connected with the output end of the external power supply, the output end of the control switch group (23) is electrically connected with the input end of the heating wire (5), the pump body A (9), the heat dissipation box (11), the pump body B (12) and the stirring motor (14) respectively, and the output end of the temperature sensor (13) is electrically connected with the signal input end of the control switch group (23).