Constant-temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces
Through innovative design of the chamber components and stirring components, combined with horizontal stirring and lifting tumbling, the problem of uneven fermentation of Chinese herbal medicine slices has been solved, achieving a more uniform fermentation effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422714258.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing fermentation devices for Chinese herbal medicines have limited raw material flow and mixing under horizontal stirring, resulting in uneven fermentation and difficulty in ensuring heating effect.
The system employs a combination of a box assembly, a lid assembly, and a stirring assembly. Through a combination of horizontal stirring and lifting tumbling, and utilizing multi-point heating and symmetrically arranged stirring and spiral blades, it achieves uniform fermentation of raw materials.
This ensures uniform and comprehensive fermentation of raw materials by heat, thus improving the fermentation effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece production technology, and in particular relates to a constant temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces. Background Technology
[0002] Constant-temperature fermentation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction pieces is a technology that utilizes the catalytic decomposition of microorganisms and enzymes under specific temperature and humidity conditions to promote the release of effective components and the generation of new active ingredients in TCM. Modern TCM fermentation technology integrates microecology, fermentation engineering, and other technologies, and is no longer limited by natural conditions. Through new technologies such as constant-temperature fermentation, it enhances the efficacy and content of active ingredients in TCM.
[0003] Comparing with Chinese Patent CN209210785U, a fermentation tank for the production of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces is disclosed, including a tank body, a bottom foot provided at the bottom of the tank body, and a discharge pipe provided at the middle position of the bottom of the tank body. A discharge valve is provided on the outer wall of the discharge pipe. A stirring rod is provided inside the tank body, and stirring blades are installed on both sides of the stirring rod. A top cover is installed on the top of the tank body, and a motor is installed at the middle position of the top of the top cover. A hydraulic rod is installed on one side of the motor, and a hydraulic cylinder is provided on one side of the hydraulic rod. An oil pipe is connected to one side of the hydraulic cylinder, and a switch is provided on the side of the motor opposite to the hydraulic rod. A sealing cover is provided on the side of the switch. A silicone ring is installed at the bottom of the top cover, and a pusher is provided at the middle position inside the silicone ring.
[0004] However, the aforementioned patent only involves horizontal stirring, which limits the flow and mixing of raw materials and makes it difficult to ensure the uniformity of the raw materials' heating and fermentation. Therefore, a new type of equipment needs to be designed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a constant temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A constant-temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces includes a box assembly for holding raw materials for fermentation, and a box cover assembly installed on the top of the box assembly for sealing, heating, fermentation, and lifting and stirring. A stirring assembly for horizontally stirring the raw materials for fermentation is installed at the bottom of the box assembly. The box cover assembly includes an upper box cover, with a plurality of heating rods evenly installed at the bottom of the upper box cover, and a lifting mechanism for lifting and stirring the raw materials is installed in the middle of the upper box cover. The stirring assembly includes a first motor, with a first rotating shaft installed at the output end of the first motor. The first rotating shaft is horizontally positioned, and a plurality of stirring blades are evenly arranged around the circumference of the first rotating shaft.
[0008] Furthermore: the housing assembly includes a housing, a feeding hopper is provided on one side of the top plate of the housing, a discharge pipe is provided on one side of the bottom of the housing, and a discharge valve is installed on the discharge pipe.
[0009] Furthermore, the feed hopper and the discharge pipe are respectively welded to the machine housing.
[0010] Furthermore: two stirring components are symmetrically arranged, and the stirring blades and the first rotating shaft are riveted together.
[0011] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes two symmetrically arranged second motors, the output ends of which are equipped with second rotating shafts, and the second rotating shafts are provided with spiral blades.
[0012] Furthermore: the second rotating shaft is vertically arranged, and the heating rods are symmetrically arranged in two groups, with three heating rods in each group.
[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects are:
[0014] 1. The combination of horizontal stirring and lifting tumbling ensures the uniformity of the raw materials' heating and fermentation;
[0015] 2. The multi-point heating system further ensures the uniformity of the raw material's fermentation.
[0016] 3. The use of multiple symmetrical settings ensures thorough mixing. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a constant temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the box assembly of a constant temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lid assembly of a constant-temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to the present invention;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring component of a constant temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces as described in this utility model.
[0021] In the attached diagram, the following are the reference numerals: 101, machine casing; 102, feed hopper; 103, discharge pipe; 104, discharge valve; 201, upper cover; 202, second motor; 203, second rotating shaft; 204, spiral blade; 205, heating rod; 301, first rotating shaft; 302, stirring blade; 303, first motor. 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 A constant temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces includes a box assembly for holding raw materials for fermentation, a box cover assembly installed on the top of the box assembly for sealing, heating, fermentation and lifting, and stirring, and a stirring assembly installed at the bottom of the box assembly for horizontal stirring of raw materials for fermentation. Two stirring assemblies are symmetrically arranged.
[0024] In this embodiment: the housing assembly includes a housing 101, a feeding hopper 102 is provided on one side of the top plate of the housing 101, and a discharge pipe 103 is provided on one side of the bottom of the housing 101. A discharge valve 104 is installed on the discharge pipe 103. The feeding hopper 102 and the discharge pipe 103 are welded together with the housing 101. Raw materials are poured into the housing 101 from the feeding hopper 102, and the discharge valve 104 is opened to allow the raw materials to be discharged from the discharge pipe 103.
[0025] In this embodiment: the box cover assembly includes an upper box cover 201, with several heating rods 205 evenly installed at the bottom of the upper box cover 201, and a lifting mechanism for lifting and stirring the raw materials installed in the middle of the upper box cover 201; the lifting mechanism includes two symmetrically arranged second motors 202, with a second rotating shaft 203 installed at the output end of the second motor 202, and a spiral blade 204 arranged on the second rotating shaft 203. The second rotating shaft 203 is vertically arranged, and two sets of heating rods 205 are symmetrically arranged, with three heating rods 205 in each set; the upper box cover 201 supports the heating rods 205 to generate heat, ensuring that the temperature inside the machine box 101 is suitable for fermentation, while the second motors 202 drive the second rotating shaft 203 to rotate the spiral blades 204, lifting and stirring the raw materials inside the machine box 101 to form a circulation, ensuring that the raw materials inside the machine box 101 are heated and fermented evenly;
[0026] In this embodiment: the stirring assembly includes a first motor 303, and a first rotating shaft 301 is installed at the output end of the first motor 303. The first rotating shaft 301 is horizontally arranged, and a plurality of stirring blades 302 are evenly arranged around the circumference of the first rotating shaft 301. The stirring blades 302 and the first rotating shaft 301 are riveted together. The first motor 303 drives the first rotating shaft 301 to drive the stirring blades 302 to rotate, and stirs the raw materials at the bottom of the housing 101.
[0027] Working principle: The raw materials are poured into the machine housing 101 from the feed hopper 102. The upper cover 201 supports the heating rod 205 to generate heat, ensuring that the temperature inside the machine housing 101 is suitable for fermentation. At the same time, the first motor 303 drives the first rotating shaft 301 to rotate the stirring blade 302, which stirs the raw materials at the bottom of the machine housing 101. The second motor 202 drives the second rotating shaft 203 to rotate the spiral blade 204, which lifts and flips the raw materials in the machine housing 101, forming a circulation. This ensures that the raw materials in the machine housing 101 are heated and fermented evenly. After completion, the discharge valve 104 is opened to discharge the raw materials from the discharge pipe 103.
[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 constant-temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, comprising a box assembly for holding and fermenting raw materials, characterized in that: It also includes a box cover assembly installed on the top of the box assembly for sealing, heating, fermentation, and lifting, stirring, and a stirring assembly installed at the bottom of the box assembly for horizontally stirring, fermenting the raw materials. The box cover assembly includes an upper box cover (201), a plurality of heating rods (205) are evenly installed at the bottom of the upper box cover (201), and a lifting mechanism for lifting and stirring raw materials is installed in the middle of the upper box cover (201); The stirring assembly includes a first motor (303), and a first rotating shaft (301) is installed at the output end of the first motor (303). The first rotating shaft (301) is horizontally arranged, and a plurality of stirring blades (302) are evenly arranged around the circumference of the first rotating shaft (301).
2. The constant temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing assembly includes a housing (101), a feeding hopper (102) is provided on one side of the top plate of the housing (101), a discharge pipe (103) is provided on one side of the bottom of the housing (101), and a discharge valve (104) is installed on the discharge pipe (103).
3. The constant temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feed hopper (102) and the discharge pipe (103) are respectively welded to the casing (101).
4. The constant temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two stirring components are symmetrically arranged, and the stirring blade (302) and the first rotating shaft (301) are riveted together.
5. The constant temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes two symmetrically arranged second motors (202), the output end of which is equipped with a second rotating shaft (203), and a spiral blade (204) is provided on the second rotating shaft (203).
6. The constant temperature fermentation device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second rotating shaft (203) is vertically arranged, and the heating rods (205) are symmetrically arranged in two groups, with three heating rods (205) in each group.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Fermentation tank for producing traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces
CN209210785U