Energy-saving traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece concentration device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece concentration, in particular to an energy-saving traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece concentration device which comprises a concentration tank body, and an upper cover is arranged at the top end of the concentration tank body. The concentration device has the advantages that the concentration tank body, the cooling assembly, the fan and the heating assembly are communicated through the plurality of first pipelines, the fan is electrified to operate, so that flowing air can circularly flow along the concentration tank body, the cooling assembly, the fan and the heating assembly respectively, and the liquid pump is electrified to operate; according to the concentration tank, liquid medicine enters the first annular pipes along the second pipeline and then flows down from the holes, and air is heated by the heating assembly and flows out from the holes in the outer walls of the second annular pipes, so that the contact area between the air and the liquid medicine is increased, and meanwhile, the pressure in the concentration tank is reduced in cooperation with operation of the vacuum pump; the water evaporation temperature is reduced, the water evaporation is accelerated, and the concentration efficiency is improved, so that the problems in the prior art are effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece concentration technology, and in particular to an energy-saving traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece concentration device. Background Technology

[0002] Concentration of Chinese medicinal herbs is the process of processing the medicinal liquid obtained after extraction of Chinese medicinal herbs to increase the concentration of active ingredients. After concentration, Chinese medicinal herbs can improve efficacy, make them easier to take, carry and store, and reduce dosage. Chinese medicinal herbs are Chinese medicinal materials that have been processed according to the theories and methods of Chinese medicine and can be directly used in clinical practice.

[0003] Traditional concentration methods suffer from a small contact area between the flowing hot air and the medicinal liquid during concentration, resulting in reduced concentration efficiency. Therefore, an energy-saving Chinese herbal medicine concentration device is proposed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an energy-saving Chinese herbal medicine concentration device, which effectively solves the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of this utility model provides an energy-saving traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece concentration device, including a concentration tank with a top cover. A first pipe is fixedly installed on the top of the top cover. A cooling component, a fan, and a heating component are respectively provided on one side of the concentration tank and are connected in sequence by multiple first pipes. A second pipe is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the concentration tank. A liquid pump is installed in the middle of the second pipe. Multiple first ring pipes and multiple second ring pipes are respectively installed at the top and bottom of the inner wall of the concentration tank. Multiple openings are provided on the bottom side of the outer wall of the multiple first ring pipes and the top and bottom sides of the multiple second ring pipes. The multiple first ring pipes are connected to the top of the second pipe, and the multiple second ring pipes are connected to one end of the heating component. A valve and a vacuum pump are installed in the middle of the top first pipe. A container is installed at the bottom of the cooling component.

[0006] Preferably, in any of the above schemes, a pressure gauge is installed on the outer wall of the first pipe near the valve. Both ends of the multiple first pipes are connected to the cooling component and the heating component respectively by flange bolts. This scheme facilitates the detachable design of the multiple first pipes, making processing and subsequent assembly easier. At the same time, the flange connection installation is more convenient. A sealing ring needs to be installed between adjacent flanges. As the fasteners are tightened, the sealing performance between adjacent flanges is improved.

[0007] Preferably, in any of the above embodiments, the cooling assembly includes a first outer shell, a plurality of parallel-arranged first metal plates, a circulating water pipe, and a chiller. The plurality of first metal plates are installed inside the first outer shell, and the circulating water pipe passes through the plurality of first metal plates. Both ends of the circulating water pipe are connected to both ends of the chiller via water pipes. This embodiment facilitates the formation of an air cooling structure. As the chiller operates, it facilitates the output of chilled water, which flows along the circulating water pipe. Heat exchange occurs between the plurality of first metal plates and the flowing air, reducing the air temperature and causing water vapor in the air under low pressure to condense. The condensate is then drawn into the interior of a container for storage by gravity.

[0008] Preferably, in any of the above embodiments, the heating assembly includes a second outer shell, a plurality of circumferentially distributed second metal plates, and a spiral heating tube. The heating tube passes through the plurality of second metal plates. In this embodiment, the plurality of second metal plates can increase the contact area with the flowing air. When the heating tube is energized, electrical energy is converted into heat energy and conducted to the outside through the plurality of second metal plates, resulting in heat exchange with the flowing air and raising the air temperature. Subsequently, the higher-temperature air is ejected to the outside from the openings on the plurality of second ring tubes, thereby increasing the contact area with the external liquid. Under low pressure, the evaporation temperature of water is reduced, water evaporation is accelerated, and concentration efficiency is improved.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the second pipe is fitted with a square shell and a filter screen is fitted on its side. This design allows the medicinal liquid to enter the interior of the second pipe along the filter screen. The filter screen can block the Chinese herbal medicine pieces from entering the interior of the second pipe, ensuring the smooth progress of the entire evaporation and concentration process.

[0010] This utility model has the following advantages:

[0011] 1. This energy-saving Chinese herbal medicine decoction piece concentration device comprises a concentration tank, a cooling component, a fan, and a heating component connected by multiple first pipes. The fan, when powered, facilitates the circulation of air along the concentration tank, cooling component, fan, and heating component. A liquid pump, when powered, allows the medicinal liquid to enter the interior of multiple first ring pipes via second pipes, then flow down through multiple openings. The air is heated by the heating component and flows out through openings on the outer walls of multiple second ring pipes, thereby increasing the contact area with the medicinal liquid. Simultaneously, a vacuum pump operates to reduce the pressure inside the concentration tank, lower the water evaporation temperature, accelerate water evaporation, and improve concentration efficiency, thus effectively solving the problems existing in the prior art.

[0012] 2. This energy-saving Chinese herbal medicine decoction piece concentration device, by setting up a cooling component, has a container tank installed at the bottom. When the chiller is running, cold water is introduced into the interior of the circulating water pipe, which lowers the temperature of multiple first metal plates. At the same time, the temperature of the flowing air causes the moisture in the air to condense and flow into the interior of the container tank for storage. Under conditions lower than the external atmospheric pressure, the moisture can be evaporated by heating to a certain temperature. Compared with the traditional concentration of Chinese herbal medicine decoction pieces at normal temperature and pressure, this concentration device can reduce energy consumption and improve concentration efficiency. Its overall structure is simple and easy to promote and use. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the concentration tank of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first ring tube structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second ring tube structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the cooling component of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1-Concentration tank, 2-Cooling assembly, 201-First outer shell, 202-First metal sheet, 203-Circulating water pipe, 3-Chiller, 4-Container, 5-Fan, 6-Heating assembly, 601-Second outer shell, 602-Second metal sheet, 603-Heating tube, 7-Liquid pump, 8-Second pipe, 9-Top cover, 10-First pipe, 11-Vacuum pump, 12-Valve, 13-Second ring pipe, 14-Opening, 15-Filter screen, 16-First ring pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following description.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, an energy-saving traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece concentration device includes a concentration tank 1. A control valve for controlling the outflow of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces is installed at the bottom of the outer wall of the concentration tank 1. A top cover 9 is provided at the top of the concentration tank 1. The top cover 9 is conical and connected to the top of the concentration tank 1 by fasteners. A feeding port is installed on one side of the top wall of the top cover 9. A first pipe 10 is fixedly installed at the top of the top cover 9. A cooling component 2, a fan 5, and a heating component 6 are respectively provided on one side of the concentration tank 1 and are connected sequentially by multiple first pipes 10. A second pipe 8 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the concentration tank 1. A liquid pump 7 is installed in the middle of the second pipe 8. The top of the inner wall of the concentration tank 1... Multiple first ring pipes 16 and multiple second ring pipes 13 are installed at the top and bottom ends respectively. Multiple openings 14 are provided on the bottom side of the outer wall of the multiple first ring pipes 16 and the top and bottom sides of the multiple second ring pipes 13. The multiple first ring pipes 16 are connected to the top end of the second pipe 8, and the multiple second ring pipes 13 are connected to one end of the heating component 6. A valve 12 and a vacuum pump 11 are installed in the middle of the top first pipe 10. A container 4 is installed at the bottom end of the cooling component 2. In order to reduce energy loss during the heating stage, the outer walls of the concentration tank 1, the heating component 6, the cooling component 2 and the multiple first pipes 10 are covered with heat insulation materials such as heat insulation surfaces to block heat exchange with the outside atmosphere.

[0022] A pressure gauge is installed on the outer wall of the top first pipe 10 near the valve 12. Both ends of the multiple first pipes 10 are connected to the cooling component 2 and the heating component 6 respectively by flange bolts. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, this makes it easy to make the multiple first pipes 10 detachable, which is convenient for processing and subsequent assembly. At the same time, the flange connection installation is more convenient. A sealing ring needs to be installed between adjacent flanges. As the fasteners are tightened, the sealing between adjacent flanges is improved.

[0023] The cooling assembly 2 includes a first outer shell 201, multiple parallel first metal plates 202, a circulating water pipe 203, and a chiller 3. The multiple first metal plates 202 are installed inside the first outer shell 201. The circulating water pipe 203 passes through the multiple first metal plates 202 respectively. Both ends of the circulating water pipe 203 are connected to both ends of the chiller 3 through water pipes. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, this facilitates the formation of an air cooling structure. With the operation of the chiller 3, it is convenient to output chilled water and flow along the circulating water pipe 203. Heat exchange occurs between the multiple first metal plates 202 and the flowing air, reducing the air temperature and causing water vapor in the air under low pressure to condense. The condensate enters the interior of the container 4 for storage under the action of gravity.

[0024] The heating assembly 6 includes a second outer shell 601, multiple circumferentially distributed second metal plates 602, and a spiral heating tube 603. The heating tube 603 passes through the multiple second metal plates 602. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the multiple second metal plates 602 can increase the contact area with the flowing air. When the heating tube 603 is energized, electrical energy is converted into heat energy and conducted to the outside through the multiple second metal plates 602, resulting in heat exchange with the flowing air and raising the air temperature. Subsequently, the higher temperature air is ejected to the outside from the openings 14 on the multiple second ring tubes 13, thereby increasing the contact area with the external liquid. Under low pressure, the evaporation temperature of water is reduced, water evaporation is accelerated, and concentration efficiency is improved.

[0025] A square shell is installed at the bottom of the second pipe 8, and a filter screen 15 is installed on its side. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, this facilitates the medicinal liquid to enter the interior of the second pipe 8 along the filter screen 15. The filter screen 15 can block the Chinese medicine pieces and prevent them from entering the interior of the second pipe 8, thus ensuring the smooth progress of the entire evaporation and concentration process.

[0026] This energy-saving Chinese herbal medicine decoction piece concentration device requires the following steps to be used:

[0027] 1) When using, add the Chinese herbal medicine pieces that need to be concentrated into the inside of the concentration tank 1;

[0028] 2) The vacuum pump 11 is powered on and runs to reduce the pressure inside the device;

[0029] 3) When the fan 5 is powered on, the air is circulated. The heating component 6 heats the air, raising its temperature and allowing it to fully interact with the liquid to be concentrated, thus accelerating the evaporation of moisture.

[0030] 4) The cooling component 2 facilitates the cooling of the air, causing the water vapor in the air to condense and enter the interior of the container 4 for storage;

[0031] 5) The air circulation facilitates the concentration of Chinese herbal medicine slices.

[0032] In summary, during operation, the concentration tank 1, cooling assembly 2, fan 5, and heating assembly 6 are connected by multiple first pipes 10. The fan 5 is powered on, facilitating the circulation of air along the concentration tank 1, cooling assembly 2, fan 5, and heating assembly 6. The liquid pump 7 is powered on, causing the liquid medicine to enter the interior of multiple first ring pipes 16 via second pipes 8, and then flow down through multiple openings 14. The air is heated by the heating assembly 6 and flows out through the openings 14 on the outer walls of multiple second ring pipes 13, thereby increasing the contact area with the liquid medicine. Simultaneously, the vacuum pump 11 operates to reduce the pressure inside the concentration tank 1, thus reducing... The device accelerates water evaporation and improves concentration efficiency by adjusting the water evaporation temperature, thereby effectively solving the problems existing in the prior art. Furthermore, by setting up a cooling component 2 with a container 4 at its bottom, cold water is introduced into the circulating water pipe 203 as the chiller 3 operates, lowering the temperature of multiple first metal plates 202. Simultaneously, the flowing air temperature causes moisture in the air to condense and flow into the container 4 for storage. Under conditions lower than atmospheric pressure, heating to a certain temperature achieves water evaporation. Compared to traditional room temperature and pressure concentration of Chinese herbal medicine slices, this concentration device can correspondingly reduce energy consumption and improve concentration efficiency. Its overall structure is simple and easy to promote and use.

[0033] 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. An energy-saving device for concentrating traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, characterized in that: The system includes a concentration tank (1) with a top cover (9) at its top. A first pipe (10) is fixedly installed on the top of the top cover (9). A cooling assembly (2), a fan (5), and a heating assembly (6) are respectively provided on one side of the concentration tank (1) and are connected in sequence by multiple first pipes (10). A second pipe (8) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the concentration tank (1). A liquid pump (7) is installed in the middle of the second pipe (8). Multiple first rings are respectively installed at the top and bottom of the inner wall of the concentration tank (1). The first ring pipe (16) and multiple second ring pipes (13) are provided with multiple openings (14) on the bottom side of the outer wall of the multiple first ring pipes (16) and the top and bottom sides of the multiple second ring pipes (13). The multiple first ring pipes (16) are connected to the top end of the second pipe (8). The multiple second ring pipes (13) are connected to one end of the heating assembly (6). A valve (12) and a vacuum pump (11) are installed in the middle of the top first pipe (10). A container (4) is installed at the bottom end of the cooling assembly (2).

2. The energy-saving traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece concentration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure gauge is installed on the outer wall of the first pipe (10) at the top near the valve (12). Both ends of the multiple first pipes (10) are connected to the cooling assembly (2) and the heating assembly (6) respectively by flange bolts.

3. The energy-saving traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece concentration device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cooling assembly (2) includes a first housing (201), a plurality of parallel first metal plates (202), a circulating water pipe (203), and a chiller (3). The plurality of first metal plates (202) are installed inside the first housing (201). The circulating water pipe (203) passes through the plurality of first metal plates (202) respectively. Both ends of the circulating water pipe (203) are connected to both ends of the chiller (3) through water pipes.

4. The energy-saving traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece concentration device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heating assembly (6) includes a second outer shell (601), a plurality of circumferentially distributed second metal sheets (602) and a spiral heating tube (603), wherein the heating tube (603) passes through the plurality of second metal sheets (602).

5. The energy-saving traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece concentration device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom end of the second pipe (8) is fitted with a square shell, and a filter screen (15) is fitted on its side.

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