Intelligent medicinal material storage box for preventing insect pests of traditional Chinese medicinal materials

By creating a vacuum inside the medicinal herb storage box and filling it with nitrogen, the problem of pests during the storage process of medicinal herbs is solved, the quality of the herbs is maintained, and the convenience and cleanliness of retrieval are improved.

CN223778998UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-09HUBEI YINGTONG AGRI & FORESTRY TECH CO LTD +3
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Application Number
CN202520419206.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-11
Publication Date
2026-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-11

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Technical Problem

Existing Chinese medicinal herb storage boxes cannot provide a good storage environment, making Chinese medicinal herbs susceptible to pests during storage, which affects the quality and efficacy of the herbs.

Method used

Design an intelligent medicinal herb storage box that creates a low-oxygen environment by forming a vacuum inside the box and filling it with nitrogen to inhibit the growth of pests and microorganisms, while also incorporating a storage mechanism to facilitate the retrieval and placement of medicinal herbs.

Benefits of technology

It effectively inhibits the growth of pests and microorganisms, maintains the quality of Chinese medicinal materials, and improves the convenience of using Chinese medicinal materials and the cleanliness of the storage tray.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicinal material storage, and particularly relates to an intelligent traditional Chinese medicinal material storage box capable of preventing traditional Chinese medicinal materials from being damaged by pests. The right side face of the hollow plate and the right side face of the box body are fixedly connected with an air injection pipe and a connecting pipe, and the right end of the connecting pipe is connected with a vacuum pump. When the box body is used for storing traditional Chinese medicinal materials, the multiple storage discs in the storage mechanism can be used for containing the traditional Chinese medicinal materials, then the vacuum pump is used for pumping out air in the box body to enable the interior of the box body to be in an approximately vacuum state, and the air injection pipe is used for filling nitrogen into the box body, so that the oxygen content in the box body is reduced, and the traditional Chinese medicinal materials are stored in the box body. The traditional Chinese medicinal materials are stored in an inert gas environment to inhibit growth and reproduction of insects and microorganisms and oxidation reaction of the traditional Chinese medicinal materials, so that the quality of the traditional Chinese medicinal materials is effectively maintained.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine storage technology, specifically relating to an intelligent medicinal herb storage box that prevents pests from damaging traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes authentic medicinal materials, which refer to medicinal materials produced in a specific region with specific natural conditions and ecological environment. Because the production is relatively concentrated, the cultivation techniques, harvesting and processing are also particular, resulting in better quality and efficacy than the same medicinal materials produced in other regions. After processing, Chinese medicinal materials need to be stored in appropriate storage boxes.

[0003] Existing Chinese medicinal herb storage boxes cannot provide a good storage environment, making the herbs susceptible to pests during storage, which in turn affects the quality and efficacy of the herbs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent medicinal herb storage box that prevents pests from damaging Chinese medicinal herbs. It can store medicinal herbs in a sealed environment filled with nitrogen, thereby inhibiting the growth and reproduction of insects and microorganisms and the oxidation reaction of the medicinal herbs themselves in a low-oxygen environment, thus maintaining the quality of the Chinese medicinal herbs and facilitating the retrieval and placement of medicinal herbs from high places.

[0005] The specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A smart medicinal herb storage box for preventing pests in Chinese medicinal herbs includes a box body. The inner right side of the box body is fixedly connected to the right side of a hollow panel and a gas concentration sensor. The right side of the hollow panel and the right side of the box body are both fixedly connected to an injection pipe and a connecting pipe. The right end of the connecting pipe is connected to a vacuum pump. The vacuum pump is fixedly connected to the outer side of the box body via a mounting base. The front end of the box body is rotatably connected to an airtight door via a hinge. A control panel is fixedly installed on the airtight door. A storage mechanism is installed inside the box body.

[0007] The air injection pipe is equipped with a solenoid valve one, the connecting pipe is equipped with a solenoid valve two, the left side of the box is fixedly connected to the right end of the ventilation pipe, the left end of the ventilation pipe is equipped with a solenoid valve three, and the solenoid valve one, solenoid valve two and solenoid valve three are all electrically connected to the control panel.

[0008] The hollow plate has multiple through slots on its left side, and the vacuum pump and gas concentration sensor are also electrically connected to the control panel.

[0009] The storage mechanism includes a fixed shaft, the rear end of which is rotatably connected to the rear side of the housing via a bearing, and the rear side of the fixed shaft is fixedly connected to a worm gear.

[0010] The worm gear meshes with the worm, the right end of the worm is fixedly connected to the motor output shaft, the motor is fixedly connected to the rear inner side of the housing via a mounting base, and the motor is electrically connected to the control panel.

[0011] The outer side of the fixed shaft is simultaneously fixedly connected to one end of multiple fixed plates, and the other end of each fixed plate is fixedly connected to one end of a fixed frame.

[0012] The other end of the fixed frame is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft via a bearing, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating plate.

[0013] The rear side of the rotating plate is fixedly connected to the rear ends of the two insert plates, and each insert plate is inserted into two slots.

[0014] The four slots are arranged in pairs, with the two pairs of slots located on the front and rear sides of the storage disk, and the front ends of the two insert plates are provided with sleeve holes.

[0015] Both of the aforementioned sleeve holes are fitted with the same bolt, one end of which is threadedly connected to a nut, and the end face of the nut overlaps with the side of one of the insert plates.

[0016] The technical effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:

[0017] This invention utilizes a box to store Chinese medicinal herbs. Multiple storage trays within the storage mechanism hold the herbs, and a vacuum pump is used to extract air from the box, creating a near-vacuum state. Nitrogen gas is then injected into the box through an injection pipe to reduce the oxygen content. By storing the herbs in an inert gas environment, the growth and reproduction of insects and microorganisms, as well as the oxidation reaction of the herbs themselves, are inhibited, effectively maintaining the quality of the herbs.

[0018] This invention features a storage mechanism within the housing. When storing medicinal herbs using the storage trays within this mechanism, the user can control the motor via the control panel. This motor, through a worm gear and worm wheel, drives a fixed shaft to rotate. As the fixed shaft rotates, it causes multiple storage trays to rotate around it, thus adjusting the position of the trays. This facilitates the user's access to the medicinal herbs stored in higher trays, significantly improving the ease of use. Furthermore, the user can quickly disassemble and reassemble the storage trays during use, making it convenient for cleaning the inside of the trays. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a front view cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the storage mechanism in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed shaft structure in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing frame in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the storage disk structure in this utility model.

[0025] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0026] 1. Housing; 2. Airtight door; 3. Solenoid valve one; 4. Gas injection pipe; 5. Vacuum pump; 6. Connecting pipe; 7. Solenoid valve two; 8. Storage mechanism; 81. Fixed shaft; 82. Fixing frame; 83. Rotating plate; 84. Insert plate; 85. Storage tray; 86. Worm gear; 87. Motor; 88. Worm; 89. Fixing plate; 810. Rotating shaft; 811. Nut; 812. Bolt; 813. Slot; 814. Sleeve hole; 9. Ventilation pipe; 10. Solenoid valve three; 11. Hollow plate; 12. Gas concentration sensor; 13. Control panel. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with embodiments. It should be understood that the following text is merely used to describe one or more specific embodiments of this utility model and does not strictly limit the scope of protection specifically claimed by this utility model.

[0028] like Figure 1-6As shown, an intelligent medicinal herb storage box for preventing pests in Chinese medicinal materials includes a box body 1. The inner right side of the box body 1 is fixedly connected to the right side of a hollow plate 11 and a gas concentration sensor 12. The right side of the hollow plate 11 and the right side of the box body 1 are both fixedly connected to an injection pipe 4 and a connecting pipe 6. The right end of the connecting pipe 6 is connected to a vacuum pump 5. The vacuum pump 5 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the box body 1 via a mounting base. The front end of the box body 1 is rotatably connected to an airtight door 2 via a hinge. A control panel 13 is fixedly installed on the airtight door 2. A storage mechanism 8 is installed inside the box body 1. After storing the Chinese medicinal materials, the airtight door 2 is closed, and the control panel 13 is used to open the solenoid valve 7 and control the vacuum pump 5. When the vacuum pump 5 is working, the hollow plate 11 is used to seal the box body. Air is drawn out from chamber 1. At this time, the oxygen content in chamber 1 can be detected by gas concentration sensor 12, and the detection data is transmitted to control panel 13 for display. When the oxygen content in chamber 1 is lower than the target value, vacuum pump 5 and solenoid valve 7 are turned off, gas injection pipe 4 is connected to an external nitrogen source, and solenoid valve 3 is opened to inject nitrogen into chamber 1 through gas injection pipe 4 and hollow plate 11. At this time, gas concentration sensor 12 is used to detect the nitrogen concentration in chamber 1. When the nitrogen concentration reaches the required target value, solenoid valve 3 is turned off, thereby reducing the oxygen content in chamber 1 and storing Chinese medicinal materials in an inert gas environment to inhibit the growth and reproduction of insects and microorganisms and the oxidation reaction of the Chinese medicinal materials themselves, effectively maintaining the quality of Chinese medicinal materials.

[0029] Furthermore, a solenoid valve 3 is installed on the gas injection pipe 4, and a solenoid valve 7 is installed on the connecting pipe 6. The left side of the box 1 is fixedly connected to the right end of the ventilation pipe 9, and a solenoid valve 10 is installed on the left end of the ventilation pipe 9. Solenoid valves 3, 7, and 10 are all electrically connected to the control panel 13. When taking Chinese medicinal materials, the user can first open the solenoid valve 10 through the control panel 13 to expel the nitrogen in the box 1 through the ventilation pipe 9 and introduce air into the box 1. When the oxygen content in the box 1 reaches the normal value, the solenoid valve 10 is closed, thereby preventing the user from being suffocated by a large amount of nitrogen rushing to the user's face when the user directly opens the airtight door 2.

[0030] Furthermore, multiple through slots are provided on the left side of the hollow plate 11, and the vacuum pump 5 and the gas concentration sensor 12 are also electrically connected to the control panel 13.

[0031] Furthermore, the storage mechanism 8 includes a fixed shaft 81, the rear end of which is rotatably connected to the rear side of the housing 1 via a bearing, and the rear side of the fixed shaft 81 is fixedly connected to a worm gear 86.

[0032] Furthermore, the worm gear 86 is meshed with the worm 88, and the right end of the worm 88 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 87. The motor 87 is fixedly connected to the inner rear side of the housing 1 through the mounting base. The motor 87 is electrically connected to the control panel 13. When storing Chinese medicinal materials using the storage trays 85 in the storage mechanism 8, the user can control the motor 87 to work through the control panel 13, using the worm 88 and worm gear 86 to drive the fixed shaft 81 to rotate. When the fixed shaft 81 rotates, it drives multiple storage trays 85 to rotate around the fixed shaft 81, thereby adjusting the position of the storage trays 85. This makes it easier for the user to retrieve the Chinese medicinal materials in the storage trays 85 at higher positions, effectively improving the convenience of using this device.

[0033] Furthermore, the outer side of the fixed shaft 81 is simultaneously fixedly connected to one end of multiple fixed plates 89, and the other end of each fixed plate 89 is fixedly connected to one end of a fixed bracket 82.

[0034] Furthermore, the other end of the fixed frame 82 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 810 via a bearing, and the rotating shaft 810 is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating plate 83.

[0035] Furthermore, the rear side of the rotating plate 83 is simultaneously fixedly connected to the rear ends of two insert plates 84, and each insert plate 84 is inserted into two slots 813.

[0036] Furthermore, the four slots 813 are arranged in pairs, with the two sets of slots 813 respectively located on the front and rear sides of the storage disk 85, and the front ends of the two insert plates 84 are provided with sleeve holes 814.

[0037] Furthermore, both sleeve holes 814 are fitted with the same bolt 812. One end of the bolt 812 is threadedly connected to the nut 811. The end face of the nut 811 overlaps with the side of one of the insert plates 84. When the storage disk 85 needs to be cleaned during the use of this device, the user can rotate the corresponding nut 811 to disengage the nut 811 from the bolt 812, then pull the bolt 812 to disengage from the sleeve hole 814, and pull the storage disk 85 forward to disengage the insert plate 84 from the slot 813 to remove the storage disk 85, thus facilitating the user to clean the inside of the storage disk 85.

[0038] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When using this device to store Chinese medicinal materials, the user can open the airtight door 2 and then place the Chinese medicinal materials in the storage tray 85 at the bottom. After the storage tray 85 at the bottom is full, the user can control the motor 87 to work through the control panel 13. The worm gear 88 and worm wheel 86 drive the fixed shaft 81 to rotate. When the fixed shaft 81 rotates, it drives multiple storage trays 85 to rotate around the fixed shaft 81 through the fixed plate 89 and the fixed frame 82. At the same time, the weight of the storage trays 85 drives the rotating plate 83 to rotate around the rotating shaft 810, so that the storage trays 85 always remain parallel while rotating around the fixed shaft 81. When another storage tray 85 rotates to below the fixed shaft 81, the motor 87 stops working. Then, the Chinese medicinal materials are placed in the new storage tray 85, and the above steps are repeated to place Chinese medicinal materials into multiple storage trays 85.

[0039] After storing the Chinese medicinal materials, close the airtight door 2, and open the solenoid valve 7 and control the vacuum pump 5 through the control panel 13. When the vacuum pump 5 is working, it uses the hollow plate 11 to suck out the air in the chamber 1. At this time, the oxygen content in the chamber 1 can be detected by the gas concentration sensor 12, and the detection data is transmitted to the control panel 13 for display. When the oxygen content in the chamber 1 is lower than the target value, close the vacuum pump 5 and the solenoid valve 7, connect the gas injection pipe 4 to the external nitrogen source, and open the solenoid valve 3 to inject nitrogen into the chamber 1 through the gas injection pipe 4 and the hollow plate 11. At this time, the nitrogen concentration in the chamber 1 is detected by the gas concentration sensor 12. When the nitrogen concentration reaches the required target value, close the solenoid valve 3.

[0040] When retrieving Chinese medicinal herbs, the user can first open the solenoid valve 10 through the control panel 13 to expel the nitrogen gas in the chamber 1 through the ventilation pipe 9 and introduce air into the chamber 1. When the oxygen content in the chamber 1 reaches the normal value, close the solenoid valve 10 and open the airtight door 2 to retrieve the Chinese medicinal herbs in the storage tray 85. When it is necessary to clean the storage tray 85 during the use of this device, the user can rotate the corresponding nut 811 to disengage the nut 811 from the bolt 812, then pull the bolt 812 to disengage from the sleeve hole 814, and pull the storage tray 85 forward to disengage the insert plate 84 from the slot 813 to remove the storage tray 85.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described or explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented using conventional methods in the field.

Claims

1. An intelligent medicinal herb storage box for preventing pests in Chinese medicinal materials, comprising a box body (1), characterized in that: The inner right side of the box (1) is fixedly connected to the right side of the hollow plate (11) and the gas concentration sensor (12). The right side of the hollow plate (11) and the right side of the box (1) are fixedly connected to the gas injection pipe (4) and the connecting pipe (6). The right end of the connecting pipe (6) is connected to the vacuum pump (5). The vacuum pump (5) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the box (1) through the mounting base. The front end of the box (1) is rotatably connected to the airtight door (2) through the hinge. The airtight door (2) is fixedly equipped with a control panel (13). The box (1) is equipped with a storage mechanism (8).

2. The intelligent medicinal herb storage box for preventing pests in Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air injection pipe (4) is equipped with a solenoid valve one (3), the connecting pipe (6) is equipped with a solenoid valve two (7), the left side of the box (1) is fixedly connected to the right end of the ventilation pipe (9), the left end of the ventilation pipe (9) is equipped with a solenoid valve three (10), and the solenoid valve one (3), solenoid valve two (7) and solenoid valve three (10) are all electrically connected to the control panel (13).

3. The intelligent medicinal herb storage box for preventing pests in Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hollow plate (11) has multiple through slots on its left side, and the vacuum pump (5) and gas concentration sensor (12) are also electrically connected to the control panel (13).

4. The intelligent medicinal herb storage box for preventing pests in Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage mechanism (8) includes a fixed shaft (81), the rear end of which is rotatably connected to the rear side of the housing (1) via a bearing, and the rear side of the fixed shaft (81) is fixedly connected to a worm gear (86).

5. The intelligent medicinal herb storage box for preventing pests in Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 4, characterized in that: The worm gear (86) is meshed with the worm (88), the right end of the worm (88) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (87), the motor (87) is fixedly connected to the rear inner side of the housing (1) through the mounting base, and the motor (87) is electrically connected to the control panel (13).

6. The intelligent medicinal herb storage box for preventing pests in Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer side of the fixed shaft (81) is simultaneously fixedly connected to one end of a plurality of fixed plates (89), and the other end of each fixed plate (89) is fixedly connected to one end of a fixed frame (82).

7. The intelligent medicinal herb storage box for preventing pests in Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 6, characterized in that: The other end of the fixed frame (82) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (810) via a bearing, and the rotating shaft (810) is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating plate (83).

8. The intelligent medicinal herb storage box for preventing pests in Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rear side of the rotating plate (83) is simultaneously fixedly connected to the rear ends of two insert plates (84), and each insert plate (84) is inserted into two slots (813).

9. The intelligent medicinal herb storage box for preventing pests in Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 8, characterized in that: The four slots (813) are arranged in pairs, and the two sets of slots (813) are respectively opened on the front and rear sides of the storage disk (85). The front ends of the two insert plates (84) are provided with sleeve holes (814).

10. The intelligent medicinal herb storage box for preventing pests in Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 9, characterized in that: Both of the aforementioned sleeve holes (814) are fitted with the same bolt (812), one end of which is threadedly connected to a nut (811), and the end face of the nut (811) overlaps with the side of one of the insert plates (84).