Epimedium seed storage tank
By introducing a stirring motor, a temperature-controlled water layer, and a dry gas ventilation system into the Epimedium seed storage tank, the fermentation problem during long-term storage of Epimedium seeds was solved, and long-term seed preservation was achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520398281.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing epimedium seed storage equipment cannot effectively prevent fermentation in the long term, leading to a decline in seed quality.
An epimedium seed storage tank was designed, comprising a storage tank body, an air filter drying box, a stirring motor, a temperature-controlled water layer, and a vacuum pump. Through the stirring structure, circulating water temperature control, and dry gas ventilation, the temperature and humidity of the seed storage environment are ensured to be stable.
This method enables the long-term safe storage of Epimedium seeds, preventing fermentation and ensuring seed quality.
Smart Images

Figure CN223816541U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of Epimedium seed storage equipment, specifically to Epimedium seed storage tanks. Background Technology
[0002] Epimedium is a perennial herb belonging to the genus Epimedium in the family Berberidaceae. Epimedium is an important medicine for tonifying the kidneys, replenishing essence and qi, strengthening muscles and bones, and invigorating yang. Clinically, it is often used to treat male impotence, premature ejaculation, urinary incontinence, and female infertility. It also has the effects of lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, promoting diuresis, relieving cough and expectorating phlegm.
[0003] In the production and cultivation of Epimedium, seed storage is often required. Epimedium seeds are usually mixed with fine sand and then stored. Most existing storage devices are simple sealed containers, which can only be used for short-term storage. Long-term storage can easily lead to fermentation. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an epimedium seed storage container, addressing the shortcomings mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: an Epimedium seed storage tank, including a storage tank body and an air filter drying box. The storage tank body is provided with a feeding port at the top and a discharge port at the bottom. The feeding port and the discharge port are respectively provided with a first sealing cover and a second sealing cover. The storage tank body is provided with a stirring motor at the top. The bottom power end of the stirring motor extends into the storage tank body and is connected to a stirring shaft. The middle part of the storage tank body includes an inner shell, a middle temperature-controlled water layer and an outer heat insulation layer arranged sequentially from the inside to the outside. The middle temperature-controlled water layer is connected with a circulating water inlet valve pipe and a circulating water outlet valve pipe extending to the outside.
[0006] An air pump is connected to one side of the air filter drying box. The air pump is connected to an air outlet pipe. The air outlet pipe extends to the bottom of the storage tank body and is connected to a gas distribution ring pipe. Multiple air guide pipes communicating with the bottom of the storage tank body are connected to the top of the gas distribution ring pipe. An exhaust fan is connected to the top of the storage tank body. A control valve pipe that works with the exhaust fan is connected to the top of the storage tank body.
[0007] Furthermore, multiple auxiliary stirring rods are connected to the outer top of the stirring shaft, and auger blades are connected to the bottom of the stirring shaft extending into the discharge pipe to facilitate thorough stirring.
[0008] Furthermore, the top of the storage tank body is connected to a support frame that matches the first sealing cover. The top of the support frame and the top of the first sealing cover are hinged together with an electric push rod to facilitate the electric opening and closing of the first sealing cover.
[0009] Furthermore, a temperature and humidity sensor is connected to the top of the main body of the storage tank to facilitate the sensing of internal temperature and humidity.
[0010] Furthermore, the bottom of the storage tank body is connected to a support mesh plate that works with the air guide pipe, and the outside of the support mesh plate is covered with a filter cloth cover to prevent materials from being discharged through the air guide pipe.
[0011] Furthermore, an electrically controlled valve is connected to the air duct to facilitate air intake control.
[0012] The advantages of this novel Epimedium seed storage tank compared to existing technologies are as follows: By setting a stirring structure inside the storage tank, circulating water for temperature control on the outside, combined with bottom drying gas and top exhaust ventilation, this novel device can ensure the safe storage of Epimedium seeds to the greatest extent. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first structure of an epimedium seed storage container.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the Epimedium seed storage container.
[0015] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the epimedium seed storage container.
[0016] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of part A.
[0017] As shown in the figure: 1. Storage tank body; 2. Feeding port; 3. Stirring motor; 4. Stirring shaft; 5. Discharge port; 6. First sealing cover; 7. Second sealing cover; 8. Auxiliary stirring rod; 9. Screwdriver blades; 10. Electrically controlled valve; 11. Electric push rod; 12. Support frame; 13. Inner shell; 14. Intermediate temperature-controlled water layer; 15. External insulation layer; 16. Circulating water inlet valve pipe; 17. Circulating water outlet valve pipe; 18. Air filter drying box; 19. Air pump; 20. Support mesh plate; 21. Air outlet pipe; 22. Air distribution ring pipe; 23. Air guide pipe; 24. Temperature and humidity sensor; 25. Exhaust fan; 26. Control valve pipe; 27. Filter cloth cover. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0019] Combined with appendix Figure 1-4 The Epimedium seed storage tank includes a storage tank body 1 and an air filtration and drying box 18. The air filtration and drying box 18 can filter dust and adsorb moisture. This is a common filtration and drying equipment, which can be equipped with filter elements and desiccant adsorption inside. The storage tank body 1 is connected to a feeding port 2 at the top and a discharging port 5 at the bottom. The feeding port 2 and the discharging port 5 are respectively connected to a first sealing cover 6 and a second sealing cover 7. The storage tank body 1 is connected to a support frame 12 that cooperates with the first sealing cover 6 at the top. The top of the support frame 12 and the top of the first sealing cover 6 are hinged together with an electric push rod 11. Feeding and discharging operations can be carried out through the feeding port 2 and the discharging port 5. At the same time, the first sealing cover 6 can be electrically activated by the electric push rod 11.
[0020] The storage tank body 1 is equipped with a stirring motor 3 at the top. The bottom power end of the stirring motor 3 extends into the storage tank body 1 and is connected to a stirring shaft 4. Multiple auxiliary stirring rods 8 are connected to the outer side of the top of the stirring shaft 4. The bottom of the stirring shaft 4 extends into the discharge pipe 5 and is connected to an auger blade 9. The stirring motor 3 drives the stirring shaft 4 to rotate, and the auger blade 9 can continuously turn the material upward. At the same time, the auxiliary stirring rods 8 can perform auxiliary stirring. The middle part of the storage tank body 1 includes an inner shell 13, a middle temperature-controlled water layer 14, and an outer insulation layer 15 arranged sequentially from the inside to the outside. The middle temperature-controlled water layer 14 is connected to a circulating water inlet valve pipe 16 and a circulating water outlet valve pipe 17 extending to the outside. A water pump and a temperature-controlled water tank need to be installed outside the circulating water inlet valve pipe 16 and the circulating water outlet valve pipe 17. The same set of water pumps and temperature-controlled water tanks can supply water and control the temperature of the middle temperature-controlled water layers 14 of multiple storage tank bodies 1. With the help of stirring, the internal temperature can be kept uniform.
[0021] An air pump 19 is connected to one side of the air filtration and drying chamber 18. The air pump 19 is connected to an air outlet pipe 21. The air outlet pipe 21 extends to the bottom of the storage tank body 1 and is connected to a gas distribution ring pipe 22. Multiple air guide pipes 23, communicating with the bottom of the storage tank body 1, are connected to the top of the air distribution ring pipe 22. An electric control valve 10 is connected to each air guide pipe 23. Simultaneously, the air filtration and drying chamber 18 and the air pump 19 can input dry and clean gas into multiple storage tank bodies 1. Additional pipes and electric control valves 10 are required. A support mesh plate 20, which cooperates with the air guide pipes 23, is connected to the bottom of the storage tank body 1. A filter cloth cover 27 is wrapped around the outside of the mesh plate 20. The support of the mesh plate 20 and the filter cloth cover 27 can prevent fine sand and seeds from flowing out of the air guide pipe 23. An exhaust fan 25 is connected to the top of the storage tank body 1. A control valve pipe 26 that works with the exhaust fan 25 is also connected to the top of the storage tank body 1. A temperature and humidity sensor 24 is connected to the top inside the storage tank body 1. While dry gas is output from below, the exhaust fan 25 and the control valve pipe 26 are activated from above to ensure that the inside is dry. The stirring structure can ensure better ventilation. At the same time, the temperature and humidity sensor 24 senses the temperature and humidity, so as to ensure that the internal temperature and humidity are controlled.
[0022] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An Epimedium seed storage tank, comprising a storage tank body (1) and an air-filtered drying box (18), wherein the storage tank body (1) is provided with a feeding port (2) at the top and a discharge port (5) at the bottom, the feeding port (2) and the discharge port (5) are respectively provided with a first sealing cover (6) and a second sealing cover (7), a stirring motor (3) is provided at the top of the storage tank body (1), and a stirring shaft (4) is provided at the bottom power end of the stirring motor (3) extending into the storage tank body (1), characterized in that: The storage tank body (1) includes an inner shell (13), an intermediate temperature-controlled water layer (14) and an outer insulation layer (15) arranged sequentially from the inside to the outside. The intermediate temperature-controlled water layer (14) is connected to a circulating water inlet valve pipe (16) and a circulating water outlet valve pipe (17) extending to the outside. An air pump (19) is connected to one side of the air filter drying box (18). The air pump (19) is connected to an air outlet pipe (21). The air outlet pipe (21) extends to the bottom of the storage tank body (1) and is connected to a gas distribution ring pipe (22). The top of the gas distribution ring pipe (22) is connected to a plurality of air guide pipes (23) that communicate with the bottom of the storage tank body (1). The top of the storage tank body (1) is connected to an exhaust fan (25). The top of the storage tank body (1) is connected to a control valve pipe (26) that cooperates with the exhaust fan (25).
2. The Epimedium seed storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple auxiliary stirring rods (8) are connected to the outer top of the stirring shaft (4), and auger blades (9) are connected to the bottom of the stirring shaft (4) extending into the discharge pipe (5).
3. The Epimedium seed storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage tank body (1) is connected to a support frame (12) that cooperates with the first sealing cover (6) at the top. The top of the support frame (12) and the top of the first sealing cover (6) are hinged together with an electric push rod (11).
4. The Epimedium seed storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature and humidity sensor (24) is connected to the top of the main body (1) of the storage tank.
5. The Epimedium seed storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage tank body (1) has a support mesh plate (20) connected to the bottom of the support mesh plate (23) and a filter cloth cover (27) wrapped around the outside of the support mesh plate (20).
6. The Epimedium seed storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electrically controlled valve (10) is connected to the air duct (23).