Automatic water supply device of medicine decocting kettle

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic water supply device for a medicine decocting kettle. The automatic water supply device comprises a rack with a built-in conveying belt, a positioning mechanism and a water supply mechanism, the positioning mechanism is arranged on the rack and can form a wrapping cavity in a surrounding mode. The water supply mechanism comprises a bearing plate and a water supply pipe; the bearing plate is slidably connected with the rack through a lifting air cylinder. The water supply pipe is fixedly connected with the bearing plate, and one end of the water supply pipe extends to the position over the wrapping cavity. A recognizer electrically connected with an external control system is arranged on the rack; the water supply pipe is provided with a water valve electrically connected with an external control system. The utility model relates to the technical field of medicine decocting equipment, so that the water supply pipe can be synchronously inserted while the kettle body is positioned by the positioning mechanism, the time consumed for inserting the water supply pipe into the water inlet of the kettle body can be effectively saved, and the purpose of improving the water supply rate is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mechanical equipment and relates to the technology of decoction equipment, specifically an automatic water supply device for a decoction pot. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, the decoction of traditional Chinese medicine is usually done using a decoction pot. In the initial steps of decoction, the herbs need to be manually put into the decoction pot, and then the pot is placed under a water supply device with an appropriate amount of water added, ready for the subsequent decoction. Since this process usually relies on manual operation, it consumes a lot of time and human resources, making it difficult to meet the needs of practical applications.

[0003] Therefore, an automatic water supply device for the decoction pot is needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes an automatic water supply device for a decoction pot, which can complete the automatic water supply operation, save manpower and time costs, and improve the production rate. This utility model sets up a frame, a positioning mechanism, and a water supply mechanism, and the frame is equipped with an identifier and the water supply pipe has a water valve. When the identifier recognizes the identification code affixed to the pot body, the water supply pipe enters the pot body under the lifting action of the support plate. Then, the water valve is controlled by the control system to complete the water supply operation of the pot body, realizing automated operation without manual water supply, thereby effectively saving manpower and time costs and improving the production rate.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides an automatic water supply device for a decoction pot, including a frame with a built-in conveyor belt, a positioning mechanism, and a water supply mechanism;

[0006] The positioning mechanism is mounted on the frame and can form a surrounding chamber for positioning the vessel body conveyed by the conveyor belt.

[0007] The water supply mechanism includes a support plate and a water supply pipe;

[0008] The support plate is slidably connected to the frame via a lifting cylinder;

[0009] The water supply pipe is fixedly connected to the support plate, and one end extends to the top of the encapsulation chamber;

[0010] The frame is equipped with an identifier that is electrically connected to an external control system. It is used to identify the identification code affixed to the outside of the vessel, obtain the parameter information corresponding to the medicinal materials inside the vessel, and output the parameter information to the external control system.

[0011] The water supply pipe has a water valve electrically connected to the external control system, so that the external control system controls the operation of the water valve according to parameter information, thereby controlling the water output of the water supply pipe.

[0012] On the other hand, an automatic water supply device for a decoction pot is also proposed, including a frame with a built-in conveyor belt, a positioning mechanism and a water supply mechanism;

[0013] The positioning mechanism is mounted on the frame and can form a surrounding chamber for positioning the vessel body conveyed by the conveyor belt.

[0014] The water supply mechanism includes a positioning support plate, a water supply pipe, and elastic components;

[0015] The positioning support plate is fixedly installed on the frame;

[0016] The water supply pipe is fixedly connected to the positioning support plate and has an extension that penetrates the positioning support plate.

[0017] The extension is suspended directly above the encapsulation chamber and is retractable, with a wedge-shaped end fixedly connected to its bottom.

[0018] The elastic element is disposed between the wedge-shaped end and the positioning support plate.

[0019] Furthermore, the middle portion of the extension has a corrugated pipe.

[0020] Furthermore, the cross-section of the wedge-shaped end is configured as an isosceles trapezoidal structure, with the outer diameter decreasing from top to bottom.

[0021] Furthermore, the maximum outer diameter of the wedge-shaped end is greater than the outer diameter of the extension.

[0022] Furthermore, the elastic element is configured as a return spring.

[0023] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism includes a telescopic cylinder and a positioning block;

[0024] The telescopic cylinder is located on the outside of the frame, with its end extending into the frame and connected to the positioning block;

[0025] One side of the positioning block has a fitting surface that matches the outer wall of the vessel.

[0026] Furthermore, four telescopic cylinders and four positioning blocks are provided;

[0027] The positioning blocks are symmetrically arranged in pairs on one side of the inner wall of the frame, and the two positioning blocks on the same side are also symmetrically arranged.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0029] By setting up a frame, positioning mechanism, and water supply mechanism, and by installing an identifier on the frame and a water supply pipe with a water valve, when the identifier recognizes the identification code affixed to the vessel body, the water supply pipe enters the vessel body under the lifting action of the support plate. Then, the water valve is controlled by the control system to complete the water supply operation of the vessel body, realizing automated operation without the need for manual water supply, thereby effectively saving labor and time costs and improving production speed.

[0030] By configuring a water supply mechanism and a positioning mechanism that includes a positioning support plate, a water supply pipe, and an elastic element, and by providing the water supply pipe with a retractable extension, the bottom end of which is fixedly connected to a wedge-shaped end, when the positioning mechanism pushes the vessel body for positioning, the inlet of the vessel body can contact the wedge-shaped end, applying a lifting force to the wedge-shaped end. This causes the extension to contract vertically until the wedge-shaped end, under the action of the elastic element, enters the inlet of the vessel body. This ensures that the water supply pipe is inserted into the inlet of the vessel body during water supply, eliminating concerns about liquid overflow. Furthermore, the insertion of the water supply pipe does not require external assistance during the above process; the positioning mechanism can simultaneously complete the insertion of the water supply pipe while positioning, effectively saving the time required for the water supply pipe to be inserted into the inlet of the vessel body and thus increasing the water supply rate. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic water supply device for the decoction pot in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a side view of the automatic water supply device for the decoction pot in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the water supply pipe in the automatic water supply device for the decoction pot in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Icon labels:

[0037] 1. Frame; 2. Positioning mechanism; 21. Telescopic cylinder; 22. Positioning block; 3. Water supply mechanism; 31. Positioning support plate; 32. Water supply pipe; 321. Extension; 33. Elastic element; 34. Bearing plate; 4. Wedge end; 5. Corrugated pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] Please see Figure 1 The first aspect of this utility model provides an automatic water supply device for a decoction pot, including a frame 1 with a built-in conveyor belt, a positioning mechanism 2, and a water supply mechanism 3.

[0041] The positioning mechanism 2 is mounted on the frame 1 and can form a surrounding chamber for positioning the vessel body conveyed by the conveyor belt.

[0042] In this embodiment, the water supply mechanism 3 includes a support plate 34 and a water supply pipe 32.

[0043] The support plate 34 is slidably connected to the frame 1 via a lifting cylinder to drive the water supply pipe 32 to move vertically, so as to insert into or remove from the vessel.

[0044] The water supply pipe 32 is fixedly connected to the support plate 34, and one end extends to the top of the encapsulation chamber to complete the water supply operation.

[0045] In this embodiment, in order to enable the water supply pipe 32 to output different volumes of clean water according to different kettle bodies and improve the intelligence of the product, an identifier, a water valve and an external control system are added.

[0046] Specifically, the frame 1 is equipped with an identifier that is electrically connected to an external control system. This identifier is used to identify the identification code affixed to the outside of the vessel, obtain the parameter information corresponding to the medicinal materials inside the vessel, and output the parameter information to the external control system.

[0047] The water supply pipe 32 has a water valve electrically connected to the external control system, so that the external control system controls the operation of the water valve according to the parameter information and controls the water output of the water supply pipe 32. This is a conventional technical means in the prior art, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0048] This device consists of a frame 1, a positioning mechanism 2, and a water supply mechanism 3. The frame 1 is equipped with an identifier and a water supply pipe 32 with a water valve. When the identifier recognizes the identification code affixed to the vessel body, the water supply pipe 32 enters the vessel body under the lifting action of the support plate 34. Then, the water valve is controlled by the control system to complete the water supply operation of the vessel body, realizing automated operation without the need for manual water supply, thereby effectively saving manpower and time costs and improving production speed.

[0049] Example 2

[0050] Please see Figure 2-4 The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that a new water supply mechanism 3 is proposed. Compared with the water supply mechanism 3 proposed in Embodiment 1, it can save process steps, shorten the time required to supply water to a single decoction pot, and improve the water supply rate.

[0051] Specifically, an automatic water supply device for a decoction pot includes a frame 1 with a built-in conveyor belt, a positioning mechanism 2, and a water supply mechanism 3.

[0052] The crane operator, wherein the positioning mechanism 2 is mounted on the frame 1 and can form a surrounding chamber for positioning the vessel conveyed by the conveyor belt. That is, the vessel is positioned to a designated position by pushing (i.e., the inlet of the vessel and the output end of the water supply mechanism 3 are located in the same vertical plane).

[0053] The water supply mechanism 3 includes a positioning support plate 31, a water supply pipe 32, and an elastic element 33.

[0054] The positioning support plate 31 is fixedly installed on the frame 1.

[0055] The water supply pipe 32 is fixedly connected to the positioning support plate 31 and has an extension 321 that penetrates the positioning support plate 31. The extension 321 is used to realize the insertion between the water supply pipe 32 and the water inlet of the vessel body.

[0056] Specifically, the extension 321 is suspended directly above the encapsulation chamber and is retractable, with a wedge-shaped end 4 fixedly connected to its bottom end, and the elastic element 33 is disposed between the wedge-shaped end 4 and the positioning support plate 31.

[0057] By setting a wedge-shaped end 4, when the vessel body is moved by the positioning mechanism 2, the skirt of its inlet can contact the wedge-shaped end 4. Under the action of the wedge-shaped outer wall of the wedge-shaped end 4, the wedge-shaped end 4 will be subjected to a vertical component force. Since the extension 321 can retract, the extension 321 can drive the wedge-shaped end 4 to retract in the vertical direction. When the inlet of the vessel body gradually moves to directly below the wedge-shaped end 4, the wedge-shaped end 4 is reset under the action of the elastic member 33 to be inserted into the inlet of the vessel body, thereby ensuring that no liquid overflows during water supply. Furthermore, in the above process, the insertion of the water supply pipe 32 does not require the assistance of external devices (such as lifting cylinders for lifting operations). That is, the positioning mechanism 2 can simultaneously complete the insertion of the water supply pipe 32 while positioning, which can effectively save the time required for the water supply pipe 32 to be inserted into the inlet of the vessel body, thereby achieving the purpose of increasing the water supply rate.

[0058] In this embodiment, the extension 321 is further defined so that the extension 321 can be retracted and folded to meet the requirements of the wedge-shaped end 4 moving in the vertical direction and subsequently being reset and inserted into the inlet of the vessel body.

[0059] Specifically, the middle part of the extension 321 has a corrugated tube 5, which can be folded and extended to drive the wedge-shaped end 4 to move in the vertical direction.

[0060] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the wedge-shaped end 4 is set as an isosceles trapezoidal structure, and the outer diameter decreases from top to bottom.

[0061] To facilitate the installation of the elastic element 33, the size of the wedge-shaped end 4 is further limited. Specifically, the maximum outer diameter of the wedge-shaped end 4 is greater than the outer diameter of the extension 321, so that a stepped surface is formed between the extension 321 and the wedge-shaped end 4 to facilitate the installation of the elastic element 33.

[0062] The elastic element 33 is configured as a return spring.

[0063] It should be noted that the extension 321 is made of rigid PVC pipe and is used to limit the wedge end 4 in the vertical direction, so that the wedge end 4 and the positioning support plate 31 can only move relative to each other in the vertical direction, so as to prevent the wedge end 4 from being unable to be inserted into the inlet of the vessel due to the external force of the pressure of the vessel body.

[0064] In other embodiments, a retractable limiting part (not shown in the figure) can be added between the wedge end 4 and the positioning support plate 31 so that the wedge end 4 and the positioning support plate 31 can only move in the vertical direction, thereby ensuring that the wedge end 4 can be smoothly inserted into the inlet of the vessel.

[0065] The limiting part can be set as a telescopic rod.

[0066] In this embodiment, a specific positioning mechanism 2 is also proposed to improve the positioning effect of the vessel body.

[0067] Specifically, the positioning mechanism 2 includes a telescopic cylinder 21 and a positioning block 22.

[0068] The telescopic cylinder 21 is located on the outside of the frame 1 and extends into the frame 1 at one end, and is connected to the positioning block 22. One side of the positioning block 22 has a fitting surface that matches the outer wall of the vessel. By extending the telescopic cylinder 21, the positioning block 22 is pushed to move so that the vessel can be brought to the designated position.

[0069] In one example, four telescopic cylinders 21 and four positioning blocks 22 are provided. The positioning blocks 22 are symmetrically arranged in pairs on one side of the inner wall of the frame 1, and the two positioning blocks 22 on the same side are also symmetrically arranged.

[0070] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical methods of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical methods of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical methods of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic water supply device for decocting kettle, characterized in that, The machine frame (1) with a built-in conveying belt, a positioning mechanism (2) and a water supply mechanism (3); The positioning mechanism (2) is arranged on the machine frame (1) and can form a wrapping chamber around it for positioning the kettle body conveyed by the conveying belt; The water supply mechanism (3) comprises a bearing plate (34) and a water supply pipe (32); The bearing plate (34) is slidably connected to the machine frame (1) by a lifting cylinder; The water supply pipe (32) is fixedly connected to the bearing plate (34) and extends to the top of the wrapping chamber; An identifier electrically connected to an external control system is arranged on the machine frame (1) to identify the identification code attached to the outside of the kettle body, obtain the parameter information corresponding to the medicinal materials in the kettle body, and output the parameter information to the external control system; The water supply pipe (32) has a water valve electrically connected to the external control system, so that the external control system controls the operation of the water valve according to the parameter information to control the water output of the water supply pipe (32).

2. The automatic water supply device for decocting kettle, characterized in that, The machine frame (1) with a built-in conveying belt, a positioning mechanism (2) and a water supply mechanism (3); The positioning mechanism (2) is arranged on the machine frame (1) and can form a wrapping chamber around it for positioning the kettle body conveyed by the conveying belt; The water supply mechanism (3) comprises a positioning support plate (31), a water supply pipe (32) and an elastic member (33); The positioning support plate (31) is fixedly installed on the machine frame (1); The water supply pipe (32) is fixedly connected to the positioning support plate (31) and has an extension part (321) penetrating through the positioning support plate (31); The extension part (321) is suspended above the wrapping chamber and can be telescopic, and the bottom end is fixedly connected to a wedge-shaped end head (4); The elastic member (33) is arranged between the wedge-shaped end head (4) and the positioning support plate (31).

3. The automatic water supply device for decocting kettle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The middle part of the extension part (321) has a bellows (5).

4. The automatic water supply device for decocting kettle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cross section of the wedge-shaped end head (4) is arranged as an isosceles trapezoidal structure, and the outer diameter decreases from top to bottom.

5. The automatic water supply device for decocting kettle according to claim 4, wherein The maximum outer diameter of the wedge-shaped end head (4) is greater than the outer diameter of the extension part (321).

6. The automatic water supply device for decocting kettle according to claim 2, wherein The elastic member (33) is arranged as a return spring.

7. The automatic water supply device for decocting kettle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The positioning mechanism (2) comprises a telescopic cylinder (21) and a positioning block (22); The telescopic cylinder (21) is arranged outside the machine frame (1) and extends into the machine frame (1) at the end and is connected to the positioning block (22); One side of the positioning block (22) has a matching surface matched with the outer wall of the kettle body.

8. The automatic water supply device for decocting kettle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The telescopic cylinder (21) and the positioning block (22) are both arranged in four; The positioning blocks (22) are symmetrically arranged on one side of the inner wall of the machine frame (1), and the two positioning blocks (22) on the same side are also symmetrically arranged.

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