Automatic medicine decocting furnace

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine decocting equipment, in particular to an automatic medicine decocting furnace which comprises a furnace body made of ceramic materials, a cover body and a medicine cage, an opening is formed in the top of the furnace body, the cover body is detachably arranged at the opening, a plurality of through holes are evenly distributed in the medicine cage, the medicine cage is detachably arranged in the furnace body, and a heating module is arranged on the inner side of the furnace body. The heating module comprises a plurality of electric heating wires arranged on the inner side wall and the bottom of the furnace body, the electric heating wires are longitudinally distributed at intervals and are of an annular structure on the transverse plane, and a control module electrically connected with the heating module is arranged on the outer side wall of the furnace body. The control module further comprises a connecting end connected with an external power source, a liquid level meter and a thermometer, wherein the liquid level meter and the thermometer are arranged on the inner wall of the furnace body. The utility model is favorable for solving the problems that some existing medicine decocting methods are inconvenient to decoct and cannot reasonably consider the decocting quality and the solid-liquid separation at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of equipment for decocting Chinese medicine, and in particular to an automatic decoction stove. Background Technology

[0002] Traditionally, Chinese medicine is decocted in a clay pot for home use. The inner pot is made of ceramic or purple clay to preserve the medicinal properties. The prepared herbs are placed in the clay pot with water and decocted. The heat must be carefully controlled during the decoction process to ensure the correct amount of liquid is obtained, and it is important to avoid overcooking or burning the medicine due to defects in the pot itself.

[0003] This method of decocting Chinese medicine requires supervision, which is inconvenient. In addition, since only the bottom of the clay pot is heated, if the Chinese medicine is placed directly into the clay pot, although it can increase the movement of the herbs in the boiling water to improve the release of pharmacological components, the subsequent separation of the herbs and the liquid is difficult. If the herbs are wrapped in a gauze bag before being put into the clay pot for decoction, the herbs cannot move around fully, and the heating efficiency of the herbs at the bottom and top is different, resulting in unstable release of pharmacological components. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides an automatic decoction stove, which helps to solve the problems of inconvenience in some existing decoction methods and the inability to reasonably balance decoction quality and solid-liquid separation.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] An automatic decoction stove includes a stove body, a cover, and a medicine cage made of ceramic material. The top of the stove body is open, and the cover is detachably disposed at the opening. The medicine cage has several through holes evenly distributed on it and is detachably disposed inside the stove body. A heating module is disposed on the inner side of the stove body. The heating module includes several electric heating wires disposed on the inner side wall and bottom of the stove body. The electric heating wires are longitudinally spaced and arranged in a ring structure in the transverse plane. A control module electrically connected to the heating module is disposed on the outer side wall of the stove body. The control module also includes a connection terminal for connecting to an external power source, a level gauge and a thermometer disposed on the inner wall of the stove body.

[0007] Based on the above technical solution, the inner side wall of the furnace body is provided with a retaining edge near the top opening. The retaining edge is an inwardly raised flange structure. The top of the medicine cage is provided with a flange that matches the retaining edge. The flange can form a retaining structure with the retaining edge.

[0008] Based on the above technical solution, the medicine cage is fitted with a constraint frame made of heat-conducting material. The top of the constraint frame is fitted with a pressure plate with a mesh structure. The outer edge of the pressure plate can form a snap-fit ​​structure with the inner side wall of the medicine cage. A vertical support rod is provided at the center of the bottom of the pressure plate.

[0009] Based on the above technical solution, the heating module includes an inner liner structure made of stainless steel, and an electric heating wire is disposed between the inner liner structure and the furnace body.

[0010] Based on the above technical solution, the inner wall of the inner liner structure is provided with a spiral flange, which is in clearance fit with the medicine cage.

[0011] Based on the above technical solution, the furnace body is also provided with a water outlet, and a filter screen is provided inside the water outlet.

[0012] Based on the above technical solution, a handle is also provided on the outer wall of the furnace body.

[0013] Based on the above technical solution, the control module also includes a temperature control module and a buzzer alarm module.

[0014] Based on the above technical solution, the number of electric heating wires located in the outer area of ​​the medicine cage is greater than the number of electric heating wires located at the bottom of the furnace body.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0016] This invention features a furnace body and a medicine cage. The medicine cage holds the medicinal herbs, and its evenly distributed perforations allow for thorough mixing with the boiling water inside the furnace, achieving a relatively solid-liquid separation during decoction. Furthermore, the ring-shaped electric heating wire around the medicine cage ensures more even and thorough heating of the herbs within the cage, improving the release efficiency of pharmacological components and enhancing the quality of the decoction, resulting in a more stable and reliable decoction effect. A control module with electric heating is installed on the outer wall of the furnace body, addressing the inconvenience and inability of some existing decoction methods to effectively balance decoction quality and solid-liquid separation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an automatic decoction furnace in one embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A simplified structural diagram of the heating module;

[0020] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly position of the electric heating wire in one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly position of the level gauge in one embodiment;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a simplified structural diagram of a helical flange in one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of an automatic decoction furnace in another embodiment.

[0024] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Furnace body; 11. Clamping edge; 12. Control module; 13. Liquid level gauge; 14. Thermometer; 15. Water outlet; 151. Filter screen; 16. Handle; 2. Cover; 3. Medicine cage; 31. Through hole; 4. Constraint frame; 41. Support rod; 5. Heating module; 51. Electric heating wire; 52. Spiral flange. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to represent selected embodiments of this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0028] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0029] Example 1: Combination Figure 1-4 This embodiment discloses an automatic decoction stove, including a stove body 1, a cover 2, and a medicine cage 3 made of ceramic material. The stove body 1 serves as the main carrier and is used to hold clean water inside. The cover 2 is used to close the top opening of the stove body 1. The medicine cage 3 serves as a partition structure inside the stove body 1 to achieve a relative separation effect between the medicinal materials and the water.

[0030] Specifically, in this embodiment, the furnace body 1 has an opening at the top, and the cover 2 is detachably disposed at the opening. The top opening is used for water injection, water pouring, or the entry and exit of medicinal materials.

[0031] The medicine cage 3 has several through holes 31 evenly distributed on it. The through holes 31 penetrate the inside and outside of the medicine cage 3, which has a good connection effect, so that the medicinal materials and water in the furnace body 1 can be fully mixed at a certain temperature during the decoction process.

[0032] The medicine cage 3 is detachably installed inside the furnace body 1, specifically, in conjunction with... Figure 1 The inner wall of the furnace body 1 is provided with a retaining edge 11 near the top opening. The retaining edge 11 is an inwardly raised flange structure. The top of the medicine cage 3 is provided with a flange that matches the retaining edge 11. The flange can form a retaining structure with the retaining edge 11. It should be noted that there is a certain gap between the outer wall of the assembled medicine cage 3 and the inner wall of the furnace body 1. This gap is conducive to the circulation of water.

[0033] A heating module 5 is provided on the inner side of the furnace body 1. The heating module 5 includes several electric heating wires 51 disposed on the inner wall and bottom of the furnace body 1. (Refer to...) Figure 2 Several electric heating wires 51 are longitudinally spaced and arranged in a ring structure in the transverse plane. Furthermore, the number of electric heating wires 51 located in the outer region of the medicine cage 3 is greater than the number of electric heating wires 51 located at the bottom of the furnace body 1. Further, combined with... Figure 3 The heating module 5 includes a stainless steel inner liner structure. An electric heating wire 51 is positioned between this inner liner structure and the furnace body 1. The inner liner structure forms a wrapping layer inside, which simplifies the internal structure, prevents the accumulation of medicinal residue, and isolates the electric heating wire 51, creating an indirect heating method that results in more uniform and reliable heating. This structure allows the medicinal materials located in the medicine basket 3 to be indirectly heated by the outer electric heating wire 51 during the decoction process. The heating source is distributed in a ring around the inner liner, ensuring sufficient and uniform heating of the inner medicinal materials. Compared to the traditional bottom-heating method, this significantly improves the release efficiency of pharmacological components from the medicinal materials and enhances the quality of the decoction, resulting in a more stable and reliable decoction effect.

[0034] A control module 12, electrically connected to the heating module 5, is installed on the outer wall of the furnace body 1. The control module 12 also includes a connection terminal for an external power source, a level gauge 13, and a thermometer 14 located on the inner wall of the furnace body 1. The wiring terminals are located on the outer wall, making wiring operations more convenient and practical. The control module 12 also features a digital display screen and control buttons. The digital display screen shows operating parameters such as temperature and time, while the control buttons are used to set or control the operating parameters. Figure 4 The inner wall of the furnace body 1 is equipped with two level gauges 13 spaced vertically to detect the water level, preventing the water from overflowing after boiling due to excessive water or burning due to insufficient water. A thermometer 14 is also provided for internal temperature detection. The furnace body 13 can be used in conjunction with the control system to select from various modes such as simmering over low heat or boiling over high heat. This is existing technology, and its specific structure and working principle will not be described in detail here. Those skilled in the art can select and implement the appropriate model from existing technology based on actual operating conditions.

[0035] Furthermore, the medicine cage 3 is fitted with a constraint frame 4 made of heat-conducting material (stainless steel or ceramic). The top of the constraint frame 4 is equipped with a pressure plate with a mesh structure. The outer edge of the pressure plate can form a snap-fit ​​structure with the inner wall of the medicine cage 3. A vertical support rod 41 is provided at the center of the bottom of the pressure plate. The function of the constraint frame 4 is to hold and control the medicinal materials in the medicine cage 3, preventing them from overflowing to the top during decoction. In addition, the constraint frame 4 can also play a role in heat conduction. By using the contact between the outer side of the pressure plate and the heating module 5 on the inner wall of the furnace body 1, a portion of the temperature is guided to the support rod 41 for release, so that the central area of ​​the medicinal materials has a certain heating effect, thereby improving the sufficiency and reliability of heating. The heat released inside also helps the released pharmacological components diffuse outward, improving the decoction efficiency and quality.

[0036] In the specific implementation process, the control module 12 also includes a temperature control module and a buzzer alarm module, which are used for precise temperature control without human supervision, and provide a buzzer alarm when the temperature is abnormal or the working status changes.

[0037] Example 2: Based on Example 1, combined with Figure 5 As shown in this embodiment, the inner wall of the inner liner structure is provided with a spiral flange 52, which is fitted with the medicine cage 3 with a clearance. It should be noted that the spiral flange 52 is carefully designed so that when the water boils, the water at the bottom rises and is guided by the spiral flange 52 to form a vortex, thereby achieving the effect of stirring and mixing. This allows the pharmacological components to mix with the water in a timely manner after release. In addition, the spiral flange 52 also plays a role in heat conduction, ensuring stable and reliable heating during the water flow process, thereby further improving the heating stability and also helping to improve the precision of internal temperature control.

[0038] Example 3; Based on Example 1, combined with Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the furnace body 1 is also provided with a water outlet 15, a filter screen 151 is provided inside the water outlet 15, and a handle 16 is also provided on the outer wall of the furnace body 1.

[0039] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic decocting stove, characterized in that, The application relates to a ceramic material-made furnace body (1), a cover body (2) and a medicine cage (3), the furnace body (1) is provided with an opening at the top, the cover body (2) is detachably arranged at the opening, the medicine cage (3) is provided with a plurality of through holes (31) and is detachably arranged in the furnace body (1), the inner side of the furnace body (1) is provided with a heating module (5), the heating module (5) comprises a plurality of electric heating wires (51) arranged on the inner side wall and the bottom of the furnace body (1), the electric heating wires (51) are longitudinally spaced and arranged in a ring structure in the transverse plane, the outer side wall of the furnace body (1) is provided with a control module (12) electrically connected with the heating module (5), the control module (12) further comprises a connecting end of an external power supply, a liquid level meter (13) and a thermometer (14) arranged on the inner wall of the furnace body (1).

2. The automatic decocting stove according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side wall of the furnace body (1) is provided with a clamping edge (11) near the top opening, the clamping edge (11) is a flange structure protruding inward, the top of the medicine cage (3) is provided with a turned edge matched with the clamping edge (11), and the turned edge can form a clamping structure with the clamping edge (11).

3. The automatic decocting stove according to claim 1, characterized in that, The medicine cage (3) is provided with a constraint frame (4) made of heat-conducting material inside, the constraint frame (4) is provided with a pressing plate with a mesh plate structure at the top, the outer side edge of the pressing plate can form a clamping structure with the inner side wall of the medicine cage (3), and the constraint frame (4) is provided with a vertical supporting rod (41) at the center position of the bottom.

4. The automatic decocting stove according to claim 1, wherein, The heating module (5) comprises an inner container structure made of stainless steel, and the electric heating wire (51) is arranged between the inner container structure and the furnace body (1).

5. The automatic decocting stove according to claim 4, wherein, The inner side wall of the inner container structure is provided with a spiral flange (52), and the spiral flange (52) is matched with the medicine cage (3) in a gap.

6. The automatic decocting stove according to claim 1, wherein, The furnace body (1) is further provided with a water outlet (15), and the water outlet (15) is provided with a filter screen (151).

7. The automatic decocting stove according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer side wall of the furnace body (1) is further provided with a handle (16).

8. The automatic decocting stove according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control module (12) further comprises a temperature control module and a buzzer alarm module.

9. The automatic decocting stove according to claim 1, wherein, The number of the electric heating wires (51) located at the outer side region of the medicine cage (3) is greater than that of the electric heating wires (51) located at the bottom of the furnace body (1).

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