Cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece production

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooking device for producing traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, which comprises a cooking cylinder, two sides of the cooking cylinder are respectively provided with a fixing frame, the fixing frame is of an L-shaped structure, the cooking cylinder is rotatably connected with the fixing frame through a connecting mechanism, and the connecting mechanism is connected with the cooking cylinder. The cooking device comprises a cooking barrel, a fixing frame is arranged on the cooking barrel, an angle adjusting mechanism acting on the cooking barrel is arranged on the fixing frame, and the angle adjusting mechanism is composed of a motor, a first labor-saving assembly and a second labor-saving assembly. A first labor-saving assembly and a second labor-saving assembly in the angle adjusting mechanism can greatly reduce stress borne by an output shaft of the motor, so that the service life of the motor is effectively prolonged, and meanwhile, due to the fact that a turbine and a worm have irreversibility, it can be guaranteed that the cooking barrel is kept fixed after rotating to a proper angle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece production technology, specifically a steaming and cooking device for producing traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction pieces are produced by extracting the medicinal parts of Chinese herbs and then synthesizing them into tablets. The production process of TCM decoction pieces requires steaming or boiling to extract the pharmacological properties of the herbs into a liquid. The herbs are then concentrated and tableted. This steaming or boiling step requires a steaming or boiling machine. Therefore, we propose a tilting steaming or boiling device for the production of TCM decoction pieces.

[0003] According to Chinese Patent Document CN208405385U, a tilting steaming device for the production of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces is disclosed, specifically relating to the field of traditional Chinese medicine steaming equipment. It includes a pot body, a filter cylinder disposed within the pot body, a filter ring plate disposed within the filter cylinder, a tilting mechanism connected to the outer wall of the pot body, a pot lid sealed to the pot body, a pot lid lifting mechanism fixedly connected to the pot lid, a stirring mechanism disposed within the filter cylinder, a steam generator disposed at the bottom of the pot body, and an exhaust pipe wound around the periphery of the filter cylinder. The pot body and the filter cylinder are spaced apart. The stirring mechanism passes through the filter ring plate. The exhaust pipe is located between the inner wall of the pot body and the outer wall of the filter cylinder, and has several evenly distributed exhaust holes. The exhaust pipe is connected to the interior of the steam generator, which has a water inlet pipe. This invention has the advantages of uniform steam diffusion, better steaming effect, and convenient tilting.

[0004] However, the aforementioned device controls the rotation of the pot body by having a motor drive a rotating shaft, which in turn drives the pot body. This control method lacks labor-saving measures, leading to significant stress on the motor's output bearings and consequently affecting the motor's lifespan. Therefore, a steaming and cooking device for the production of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a steaming and cooking device for the production of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a steaming and cooking device for the production of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, including a steaming and cooking cylinder, with fixed frames respectively provided on both sides of the steaming and cooking cylinder. The fixed frames are L-shaped structures, and the steaming and cooking cylinder and the fixed frames are rotatably connected by a connecting mechanism. An angle adjustment mechanism acting on the steaming and cooking cylinder is provided on the fixed frame. The angle adjustment mechanism consists of a motor, a first labor-saving component, and a second labor-saving component.

[0007] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the connecting mechanism consists of a rotating shaft, a fixed sleeve, and a mounting bracket. The fixed sleeve is fitted onto the outer surface of the cooking cylinder and is fixedly connected to the cooking cylinder. Rotating shafts are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed sleeve, and mounting brackets are rotatably connected to the ends of the two rotating shafts. The two mounting brackets are fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed bracket.

[0008] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the first labor-saving component consists of a driven gear and a driving gear. The driven gear is rotatably connected to the side wall of a fixed frame, and the shaft end of the driven gear is fixedly connected to one end of a rotating shaft. A driving gear is also rotatably mounted on the side wall of the fixed frame. The driving gear and the driven gear mesh with each other, and the diameter of the driving gear is smaller than the diameter of the driven gear.

[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the second labor-saving component comprises a connecting shaft, a worm gear, a worm, and a fixing plate. The worm gear is rotatably connected to the side wall of another fixing frame. The worm gear and the driving gear are fixedly connected via the connecting shaft. The connecting shaft passes through both fixing frames and is rotatably connected to each of the two fixing frames. The worm is located to the side of the worm gear and meshes with the worm gear. The bottom of the worm is rotatably connected to the fixing frame. The upper end of the worm is rotatably connected to the fixing plate. The fixing plate is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixing frame. The motor is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the fixing plate, and the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the worm.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the distance between the connecting shaft and the rotating shaft is greater than the distance between the rotating shaft and the top of the cooking cylinder.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a connecting plate is fixedly connected between the two fixing frames, and the connecting plate is located below the connecting shaft.

[0012] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the upper end of the cooking cylinder is provided with a sealing cover, and the sealing cover is provided with a pressure gauge and an exhaust valve.

[0013] This utility model provides a steaming and cooking device for the production of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This invention allows for arbitrary angle adjustment of the cooking drum via an angle adjustment mechanism. The first and second force-saving components within the angle adjustment mechanism significantly reduce the stress on the motor output shaft, thereby effectively improving the motor's service life. Furthermore, due to the irreversibility of the worm gear and worm, the cooking drum remains fixed after rotating to the appropriate angle. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model from another perspective;

[0017] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing cap structure in this utility model;

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Cooking drum; 2. Fixing frame; 3. Rotating shaft; 4. Fixing sleeve; 5. Mounting bracket; 6. Driven gear; 7. Driving gear; 8. Connecting plate; 9. Connecting shaft; 10. Worm gear; 11. Worm; 12. Fixing plate; 13. Motor; 14. Sealing cover; 15. Pressure gauge; 16. Exhaust valve. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] This utility model provides a technical solution: such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown in this embodiment, a steaming and cooking device for producing Chinese herbal medicine slices includes a steaming cylinder 1. Fixed frames 2 are respectively provided on both sides of the steaming cylinder 1. The fixed frames 2 have an L-shaped structure. The steaming cylinder 1 and the fixed frames 2 are rotatably connected by a connecting mechanism. An angle adjustment mechanism acting on the steaming cylinder 1 is provided on the fixed frame 2. The angle adjustment mechanism consists of a motor 13, a first labor-saving component, and a second labor-saving component.

[0022] The connecting mechanism consists of a rotating shaft 3, a fixed sleeve 4, and a mounting bracket 5. The fixed sleeve 4 is fitted onto the outer surface of the cooking cylinder 1 and is fixedly connected to the cooking cylinder 1. The rotating shaft 3 is fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed sleeve 4. The mounting bracket 5 is rotatably connected to the ends of the two rotating shafts 3. The two mounting brackets 5 are fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed bracket 2.

[0023] The rotating shaft 3 ensures a rotatable connection between the cooking cylinder 1 and the fixed frame 2.

[0024] The first labor-saving component consists of a driven gear 6 and a driving gear 7. The driven gear 6 is rotatably connected to the side wall of a fixed frame 2. The shaft end of the driven gear 6 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft 3. The driving gear 7 is also rotatably mounted on the side wall of the fixed frame 2. The driving gear 7 and the driven gear 6 mesh with each other. The diameter of the driving gear 7 is smaller than the diameter of the driven gear 6.

[0025] With this configuration, a force-saving gear set can be formed between the driving gear 7 and the driven gear 6.

[0026] The second labor-saving component consists of a connecting shaft 9, a worm gear 10, a worm 11, and a fixing plate 12. The worm gear 10 is rotatably connected to the side wall of another fixing frame 2. The worm gear 10 and the drive gear 7 are fixedly connected through the connecting shaft 9. The connecting shaft 9 passes through the two fixing frames 2 and is rotatably connected to the two fixing frames 2 respectively. The worm 11 is located to the side of the worm gear 10 and meshes with the worm gear 10. The bottom of the worm 11 is rotatably connected to the fixing frame 2. The upper end of the worm 11 is rotatably connected to the fixing plate 12. The fixing plate 12 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixing frame 2. The motor 13 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the fixing plate 12. The output shaft of the motor 13 is fixedly connected to the worm 11.

[0027] In use, the motor 13 is started, driving the worm gear 11 to rotate. The rotation of the worm gear 11 drives the worm wheel 10 to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting shaft 9 and the driving gear 7 to rotate. The rotation of the driving gear 7 drives the driven gear 6 to rotate, which in turn drives the cooking drum 1 to rotate, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the tilt angle of the cooking drum 1. The driving gear 7 and the driven gear 6 can form a first-level force-saving relationship, and the worm wheel 10 and the worm gear 11 can form a second-level force-saving relationship, which greatly reduces the stress on the output shaft of the motor 13, thereby effectively improving the service life of the motor 13. At the same time, since the worm wheel 10 and the worm gear 11 are irreversible (that is, the worm gear 11 can drive the worm wheel 10 to rotate, but the worm wheel 10 cannot drive the worm gear 11 to rotate), it can be ensured that the cooking drum 1 remains fixed after rotating to the appropriate angle.

[0028] The distance between the connecting shaft 9 and the rotating shaft 3 is greater than the distance between the rotating shaft 3 and the top of the cooking cylinder 1.

[0029] This configuration ensures that the cooking cylinder 1 can rotate to any angle without being interfered with by the connecting shaft 9.

[0030] A connecting plate 8 is fixedly connected between the two fixed brackets 2, and the connecting plate 8 is located below the connecting shaft 9.

[0031] The connection plate 8 can improve the stability between the two fixed frames 2. The connection plate 8 is located below the connecting shaft 9 to prevent the connection plate 8 from affecting the rotation of the cooking cylinder 1.

[0032] The upper end of the cooking cylinder 1 is provided with a sealing cover 14, and the sealing cover 14 is provided with a pressure gauge 15 and an exhaust valve 16.

[0033] The pressure gauge 15 can monitor the pressure inside the cooking cylinder 1 in real time, and the exhaust valve 16 can exhaust the gas inside the cooking cylinder 1.

[0034] This utility model provides a steaming and cooking device for the production of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, the specific working principle of which is as follows:

[0035] In use, the motor 13 is started, driving the worm gear 11 to rotate. The rotation of the worm gear 11 drives the worm wheel 10 to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting shaft 9 and the driving gear 7 to rotate. The rotation of the driving gear 7 drives the driven gear 6 to rotate, which in turn drives the cooking drum 1 to rotate, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the tilt angle of the cooking drum 1. The driving gear 7 and the driven gear 6 can form a first-level force-saving relationship, and the worm wheel 10 and the worm gear 11 can form a second-level force-saving relationship, which greatly reduces the stress on the output shaft of the motor 13, thereby effectively improving the service life of the motor 13. At the same time, since the worm wheel 10 and the worm gear 11 are irreversible (that is, the worm gear 11 can drive the worm wheel 10 to rotate, but the worm wheel 10 cannot drive the worm gear 11 to rotate), it can be ensured that the cooking drum 1 remains fixed after rotating to the appropriate angle.

[0036] 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 cooking apparatus for producing traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, comprising a cooking cylinder (1), characterized in that: The cooking cylinder (1) is provided with a fixed frame (2) on both sides. The fixed frame (2) is an L-shaped structure. The cooking cylinder (1) and the fixed frame (2) are rotatably connected by a connecting mechanism. The fixed frame (2) is provided with an angle adjustment mechanism that acts on the cooking cylinder (1). The angle adjustment mechanism consists of a motor (13), a first labor-saving component, and a second labor-saving component. The first labor-saving component consists of a driven gear (6) and a driving gear (7). The driven gear (6) is rotatably connected to the side wall of a fixed frame (2). The shaft end of the driven gear (6) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft (3). The driving gear (7) is also rotatably mounted on the side wall of the fixed frame (2). The driving gear (7) meshes with the driven gear (6). The diameter of the driving gear (7) is smaller than the diameter of the driven gear (6). The second labor-saving component consists of a connecting shaft (9), a worm gear (10), a worm (11), and a fixing plate (12). The worm gear (10) is rotatably connected to the side wall of another fixing frame (2). The worm gear (10) and the drive gear (7) are fixedly connected through the connecting shaft (9). The connecting shaft (9) passes through the two fixing frames (2) and is rotatably connected to the two fixing frames (2) respectively. The worm (11) is located to the side of the worm gear (10) and meshes with the worm gear (10). The bottom of the worm (11) is rotatably connected to the fixing frame (2). The upper end of the worm (11) is rotatably connected to the fixing plate (12). The fixing plate (12) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixing frame (2). The motor (13) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the fixing plate (12). The output shaft of the motor (13) is fixedly connected to the worm (11).

2. The cooking apparatus for producing traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism consists of a rotating shaft (3), a fixed sleeve (4), and a mounting bracket (5). The fixed sleeve (4) is fitted onto the outer surface of the cooking cylinder (1) and is fixedly connected to the cooking cylinder (1). The two sides of the fixed sleeve (4) are respectively fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (3). The ends of the two rotating shafts (3) are rotatably connected to the mounting bracket (5). The two mounting brackets (5) are respectively fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed bracket (2).

3. The cooking apparatus for producing traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the connecting shaft (9) and the rotating shaft (3) is greater than the distance between the rotating shaft (3) and the top of the cooking cylinder (1).

4. The cooking apparatus for producing traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting plate (8) is fixedly connected between the two fixing brackets (2), and the connecting plate (8) is located below the connecting shaft (9).

5. The cooking apparatus for producing traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the cooking cylinder (1) is provided with a sealing cover (14), and the sealing cover (14) is provided with a pressure gauge (15) and an exhaust valve (16).

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