Traditional Chinese medicinal material airing device

By designing an adjustable-angle and ventilated drying device for Chinese medicinal herbs, the problems of low efficiency and poor ventilation in traditional drying methods have been solved. This device achieves efficient and uniform drying and prevents sticking, adapting to the drying needs of various Chinese medicinal herbs and improving the drying quality and production efficiency of Chinese medicinal herbs.

CN223869715UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03山西药科职业学院
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Application Number
CN202423183218.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional methods of drying Chinese medicinal herbs are inefficient, result in uneven sunlight exposure, are susceptible to weather conditions, have poor ventilation, and are prone to moisture or contamination, leading to incomplete drying and causing the herbs to stick together, which affects their quality.

Method used

A Chinese herbal medicine drying device was designed, comprising a trolley base, an adjustable upright, an adjustable sleeve, drying components, and a motor-driven system. It can adjust the drying angle, provide ventilation, and prevent sticking. The device also prevents the herbs from sticking by using a motor-driven turning and vibrating plate. It can simultaneously dry multiple types of Chinese herbal medicines.

Benefits of technology

It improves drying efficiency and ventilation, prevents Chinese medicinal materials from sticking together, adapts to the drying needs of different types of Chinese medicinal materials, extends the service life of equipment, reduces material waste, and improves drying quality.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a traditional Chinese medicine airing device and relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine treatment, and the traditional Chinese medicine airing device comprises a cart base, an adjusting vertical rod, an adjusting sleeve, an airing assembly and an airing adjusting device. The adjusting vertical rod is sleeved with the adjusting sleeve, the multiple airing assemblies are installed on the outer wall of the adjusting sleeve, the adjusting vertical rod is connected with the adjusting sleeve through the pin, the height and angle of the airing assemblies can be adjusted, and the traditional Chinese medicinal materials can be evenly aired. The airing adjusting device comprises a fixing block, a hinge piece, a guide piece and a supporting connecting rod, the inclination angle of the airing assembly is changed by adjusting the angle of the supporting connecting rod, and the drying effect is improved. The drive motor drives the threaded rod to rotate and drives the sieve plate support to move to tedding the traditional Chinese medicinal materials, and therefore the drying process is accelerated. The traditional Chinese medicinal materials are effectively prevented from being adhered to the airing frame through the vibration plate, ventilation is enhanced through the through holes, and the drying efficiency is further improved. The device is simple in structure, various traditional Chinese medicinal materials can be efficiently aired, and the drying quality and efficiency of the traditional Chinese medicinal materials are remarkably improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, and in particular to a device for drying traditional Chinese medicinal materials. Background Technology

[0002] Drying is a crucial step in the production and processing of Chinese medicinal herbs. Traditional methods of sun-drying these herbs mostly rely on manual labor, typically involving laying them on the ground or racks for natural sun exposure. This traditional method has several drawbacks, including low drying efficiency, uneven sunlight exposure, susceptibility to weather conditions, and the tendency for the herbs to become damp or contaminated, leading to incomplete drying and potentially affecting the quality and active ingredients of the herbs.

[0003] In the existing patent CN202320271803.5 - a medicinal herb drying device that is easy to extend and fold, a support assembly is included. Multiple drying components are evenly spaced on the top of the support assembly. Each drying component is connected to an extension component at both ends of the support assembly. Each drying component includes a left half-frame and a right half-frame. Multiple hinges are provided at the bottom of the left and right half-frames. Rotating blocks are connected to the free ends of the left and right half-frames. A rotating frame is rotatably connected to the outside of each set of rotating blocks. By lifting the two sets of connecting plates, the inserts are moved out of the square slots, thereby lifting the left and right half-frames upward. Then, the left and right half-frames are rotated by the multiple hinges, rotating blocks, and rotating frames, thereby realizing the folding of the left and right half-frames, reducing the distance between the left and right supports, and thus realizing the folding of the device, reducing the space occupied by the device, and facilitating placement and storage.

[0004] In the aforementioned patent, not only can the drying angle of Chinese medicinal materials be not adjusted, but the air circulation at the bottom of the materials is also poor, which can lead to incomplete drying, mold, rot, and other problems. Additionally, the materials may stick to the drying components and be difficult to remove.

[0005] Based on this, the present invention provides a Chinese medicinal herb drying device to solve one or more of the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model provides a device for drying Chinese medicinal materials to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution, including: a trolley base, with several sets of adjusting rods installed on the top of the trolley base, each set of adjusting rods being movably fitted with an adjusting sleeve, and the outer wall of the adjusting sleeve being fitted with the same drying components through a drying adjustment device.

[0008] Preferably, both the adjusting rod and the adjusting sleeve have several identical sets of pin holes, and the adjusting rod and the adjusting sleeve are connected by pins.

[0009] Preferably, the drying adjustment device includes: a fixed block, which is fixedly connected to the adjustment sleeve, a hinge is installed on the top of the fixed block, the drying assembly is movably connected to the hinge, a guide is fixedly connected to the fixed block, a guide groove is provided on the guide, one end of the support rod is movably connected to the drying assembly, and the other end of the support rod is fixedly provided with a bolt, which is movably located in the guide groove.

[0010] Preferably, the drying assembly includes: a drying frame, with drive motors symmetrically mounted on the outer wall of the drying frame, and each set of drive motors has a threaded rod fixedly connected to its output shaft. The end of the threaded rod away from the output shaft of the drive motor is rotatably connected to a rotating support, and the rotating support is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drying frame.

[0011] Preferably, the driving component is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the threaded rod, and the driving component and the threaded rod are connected by threads. A screen plate bracket is fixed between the two sets of driving components, and the height limit plate is connected to the outer wall of the screen plate bracket through the second fixing block.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the sieve plate support is provided with a sliding groove, the sliding plate is movably disposed in the sliding groove, and several sets of sieve plates are installed at the bottom of the sliding plate.

[0013] Preferably, the drying board is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the drying frame, and the drying board has several sets of through holes.

[0014] Preferably, the second drive motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the drying frame, one end of the drive rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second drive motor, and the other end of the drive rod is fixedly provided with a rotating head, and two sets of protrusions are installed on the outer wall of the rotating head.

[0015] Preferably, the limiting column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the drying frame, and the limiting column is provided with an avoidance groove. The two ends of the vibrating plate are movably disposed in the avoidance groove of the limiting column, and a connecting spring is provided between the bottom of the vibrating plate and the inner wall of the avoidance groove. Several sets of first connecting rods are fixedly provided on the top of the vibrating plate, and each set of first connecting rods is provided with the same rubber head on the top, with a gap left between the rubber head and the drying frame.

[0016] Preferably, a discharge port is provided on the outer wall of the right side of the drying frame, and a discharge port is provided at the center of the bottom of the drying frame.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. Improve drying efficiency: By adjusting the angle of the drying components, the position of the drying board can be adjusted in a timely manner according to the sunlight conditions, so that the Chinese medicinal materials can be evenly exposed to sunlight, avoiding uneven drying caused by insufficient sunlight, thereby improving drying efficiency.

[0019] 2. Simultaneous drying of multiple Chinese medicinal herbs: The drying device is designed to process multiple Chinese medicinal herbs at the same time, avoiding the tedious operation of drying one herb at a time and greatly improving production efficiency.

[0020] 3. Good ventilation: The perforated design on the drying board enhances air circulation, promotes ventilation of Chinese medicinal materials, improves drying efficiency, and reduces the impact of humid environment on the quality of Chinese medicinal materials.

[0021] 4. Preventing Chinese medicinal herbs from sticking together: The vibrating plate is designed to vibrate at regular intervals, which effectively prevents Chinese medicinal herbs from sticking to the drying frame or drying components, avoiding difficulties when collecting the herbs.

[0022] 5. Adaptive adjustment function: The design of the adjusting pole and adjusting sleeve allows users to flexibly adjust the height of the drying device according to their needs, making it easy to adapt to the drying needs of different kinds of Chinese medicinal materials and enhancing its applicability.

[0023] 6. Improved equipment lifespan and easier maintenance: The drying board is made of flexible materials (such as rubber), which can recover its original shape when subjected to external impact or vibration, extending its service life and making it easy to clean and maintain.

[0024] 7. Movable function of sieve plate support: The sieve plate support is designed with a sliding plate, which can change the position of the sieve plate, enhance the drying effect of Chinese medicinal materials, and thus further improve the drying efficiency.

[0025] 8. Controllable discharge mechanism for Chinese medicinal materials: The design of the discharge port allows the Chinese medicinal materials that fall off during the drying process to be collected and discharged in a concentrated manner, which facilitates subsequent processing and collection and reduces material waste. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0027] In the attached diagram:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drying adjustment device in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drying component in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the sieve plate support in this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the drying frame in this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the rotating head and protrusion in this utility model.

[0034] In the diagram: 1. Trolley base; 2. Adjusting upright; 3. Adjusting sleeve; 4. Pin hole; 5. Extension fixing rod; 6. Drying adjustment device; 7. Fixing block one; 8. Hinge; 9. Guide component; 10. Guide slot; 11. Bolt; 12. Support connecting rod; 13. Drying assembly; 14. Drying frame; 15. Drive motor one; 16. Drive component; 17. Threaded rod; 18. Drying plate; 19. Rotating support; 20. Discharge port one; 21. Discharge port two; 22. Screen plate bracket; 23. Height limit plate; 24. Fixing block two; 25. Sliding plate; 26. Slide groove; 27. Screen plate; 28. Drive motor two; 29. ​​Drive rod; 30. Rotating head; 31. Protrusion; 32. Vibration plate; 33. Limiting column; 34. Clearance groove; 35. Connecting spring; 36. First connecting rod; 37. Rubber head. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0036] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is for descriptive purposes only and does not specifically refer to any order or sequence, nor is it intended to limit the utility model. They are merely used to distinguish components or operations described using the same technical terms, and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions and features of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] Please see Figures 1-2 This utility model provides a technical solution, including: a trolley base 1, a number of sets of adjusting rods 2 are installed on the top of the trolley base 1, and an adjusting sleeve 3 is movably sleeved on each set of adjusting rods 2. The outer wall of the adjusting sleeve 3 is equipped with the same drying component 13 through the drying adjustment device 6.

[0039] Preferably, both the adjusting rod 2 and the adjusting sleeve 3 are provided with several identical sets of pin holes 4, and the adjusting rod 2 and the adjusting sleeve 3 are connected by pins.

[0040] Preferably, the drying adjustment device 6 includes: a fixing block 7, which is fixedly connected to the adjusting sleeve 3, a hinge 8 is installed on the top of the fixing block 7, the drying assembly 13 is movably connected to the hinge 8, a guide 9 is fixedly connected to the fixing block 7, a guide groove 10 is provided on the guide 9, one end of the support rod 12 is movably connected to the drying assembly 13, and the other end of the support rod 12 is fixedly provided with a bolt 11, which is movably located in the guide groove 10.

[0041] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above scheme are as follows: When in use, different kinds of Chinese medicinal materials are spread on several sets of drying components 13. Then, the support rod 12 can be moved to make the bolt 11 move along the guide groove 10 in the guide member 9, while the drying component 13 rotates around the hinge member 8. After the drying component 13 reaches the ideal angle, the nut is screwed into the bolt 11 to fix the support rod 12 and the guide member 9.

[0042] The adjusting sleeve 3 can slide up and down along the adjusting rod 2 to reach the required height. The connection between the adjusting sleeve 3 and the adjusting rod 2 is completed by inserting a pin into the pin hole 4. Several sets of drying adjustment devices 6 and corresponding drying components 13 can be installed on the outer wall of the adjusting sleeve 3. The drying adjustment device 6 at the end of the adjusting sleeve 3 can be directly connected to the outer wall of the adjusting sleeve 3. The drying adjustment device 6 at the lower part needs to be installed by extending the fixing rod 5 to prevent the sunlight from being blocked.

[0043] The above method allows for the simultaneous drying of multiple types of Chinese medicinal herbs. Furthermore, the drying adjustment device 6 can adjust the angle of the drying component 13 according to the sunlight conditions, greatly improving the drying efficiency. The drying component 13 not only ensures good ventilation for the herbs inside, thereby improving the drying efficiency, but also prevents the herbs from sticking to the drying component 13 when collecting the dried herbs.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] Based on Example 1, please refer to Figures 3-6 The drying assembly 13 includes a drying frame 14, on which drive motors 15 are symmetrically mounted on the outer wall of the drying frame 14, and the output shaft of each drive motor 15 is fixedly connected to a threaded rod 17. The end of the threaded rod 17 away from the output shaft of the drive motor 15 is rotatably connected to a rotating support 19, and the rotating support is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drying frame 14.

[0046] Preferably, the driving component 16 is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the threaded rod 17, and the driving component 16 and the threaded rod 17 are connected by threads. A screen plate bracket 22 is fixed between the two sets of driving components 16, and the height limiting plate 23 is connected to the outer wall of the screen plate bracket 22 through the fixing block 24.

[0047] Preferably, the bottom of the sieve plate support 22 is provided with a sliding groove 26, the sliding plate 25 is movably disposed in the sliding groove 26, and several sets of sieve plates 27 are installed at the bottom of the sliding plate 25.

[0048] Preferably, the drying board 18 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the drying frame 14, and the drying board 18 has several sets of through holes.

[0049] Preferably, the second drive motor 28 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the drying frame 14, one end of the drive rod 29 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second drive motor 28, and the other end of the drive rod 29 is fixedly provided with a rotating head 30, and two sets of protrusions 31 are installed on the outer wall of the rotating head 30.

[0050] Preferably, the limiting column 33 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the drying frame 14, and the limiting column 33 is provided with an avoidance groove 34. The two ends of the vibrating plate 32 are movably disposed in the avoidance groove 34 of the limiting column 33, and a connecting spring 35 is provided between the bottom of the vibrating plate 32 and the inner wall of the avoidance groove 34. Several sets of first connecting rods 36 are fixedly provided on the top of the vibrating plate 32, and each set of first connecting rods 36 is provided with the same rubber head 37 on the top. The rubber head 37 leaves a gap with the drying plate 18.

[0051] Preferably, the outer wall of the right side of the drying frame 14 has a discharge port 20, and the bottom center of the drying frame 14 has a discharge port 21.

[0052] Preferably, the size of the through holes on the drying board 18 can be changed according to actual needs.

[0053] Preferably, both discharge port 20 and discharge port 21 are equipped with material blocking gates.

[0054] Preferably, the drying board 18 is made of a flexible material, such as rubber.

[0055] Preferably, the models of drive motor 15 and drive motor 28 can be any of the following: Siemens 1LA7053-2AA10, GAM180-24-4, SGM7J-04AFC6E.

[0056] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above scheme are as follows: In use, the medicinal herbs are laid on the drying boards 18 inside the drying frame 14. Every so often, the drive motor 15 is activated to rotate the threaded rod 17, which in turn drives the drive component 16 to move the sieve support 22 back and forth along the top of the drying frame 14. At this time, several sets of sieves 27 on the sliding plate 25 at the bottom of the sieve support 22 can turn the medicinal herbs over in the sun, thereby improving the drying efficiency.

[0057] At the same time, by starting the drive motor 28, the drive rod 29 is driven to rotate, so that the rotating head 30 rotates and the two sets of protrusions 31 intermittently hit the bottom of the vibrating plate 32, so that the vibrating plate 32 moves up and down along the clearance groove 34 in the limiting column 33. In turn, the first connecting rod 36 set at the top of the vibrating plate 32 vibrates by continuously hitting the bottom of the drying board 18 through the rubber head 37, thereby assisting the Chinese medicinal materials in turning and drying while preventing the Chinese medicinal materials from sticking to the drying frame 14.

[0058] The drying board 18 has several through holes to help ventilate the Chinese medicinal materials, thereby improving drying efficiency. The discharge port 21 at the bottom of the drying frame 14 can collect and discharge the Chinese medicinal material particles that fall through the through holes when the drying board 18 is vibrated. The drying board 18 is made of flexible material, which improves its service life and allows it to recover after being deformed by impact. The sliding groove 26 at the bottom of the sieve support 22 allows the sliding plate 25 to move freely along the sieve support 22 when it moves, and allows the sieve 27 to change position randomly when turning the Chinese medicinal materials over for drying, thereby improving drying efficiency.

[0059] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A device for drying Chinese medicinal herbs, characterized in that: include: The trolley base (1) has several sets of adjusting rods (2) installed on the top of the trolley base (1). Each set of adjusting rods (2) is movably fitted with an adjusting sleeve (3). The outer wall of the adjusting sleeve (3) is fitted with the same drying component (13) through the drying adjustment device (6). The drying adjustment device (6) includes: a fixed block (7), which is fixedly connected to the adjusting sleeve (3), and a hinge (8) is installed on the top of the fixed block (7). The drying assembly (13) is movably connected to the hinge (8). The guide (9) is fixedly connected to the fixed block (7). A guide groove (10) is provided on the guide (9). One end of the support rod (12) is movably connected to the drying assembly (13). The other end of the support rod (12) is fixedly provided with a bolt (11), and the bolt (11) is movably located in the guide groove (10). The drying assembly (13) includes: a drying frame (14), on which drive motors (15) are symmetrically installed, and the output shaft of each drive motor (15) is fixedly connected to a threaded rod (17). The end of the threaded rod (17) away from the output shaft of the drive motor (15) is rotatably connected to a rotating support (19), and the rotating support is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drying frame (14). The driving component (16) is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the threaded rod (17), and the driving component (16) and the threaded rod (17) are connected by threads. A screen plate bracket (22) is fixed between the two sets of driving components (16), and the height limit plate (23) is connected to the outer wall of the screen plate bracket (22) through the second fixing block (24).

2. The herbal drying device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Both the adjusting rod (2) and the adjusting sleeve (3) are provided with several sets of the same pin holes (4), and the adjusting rod (2) and the adjusting sleeve (3) are connected by pins.

3. The herbal drying device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the sieve plate support (22) is provided with a sliding groove (26), and the sliding plate (25) is movably disposed in the sliding groove (26). Several sets of sieve plates (27) are installed at the bottom of the sliding plate (25).

4. The herbal drying device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The drying board (18) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the drying frame (14), and several sets of through holes are provided on the drying board (18).

5. The herbal drying device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The second drive motor (28) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the drying frame (14). One end of the drive rod (29) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second drive motor (28). The other end of the drive rod (29) is fixedly provided with a rotating head (30). Two sets of protrusions (31) are installed on the outer wall of the rotating head (30).

6. The herbal drying device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting column (33) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the drying frame (14). The limiting column (33) is provided with a relief groove (34). The two ends of the vibrating plate (32) are movably disposed in the relief groove (34) of the limiting column (33). A connecting spring (35) is provided between the bottom of the vibrating plate (32) and the inner wall of the relief groove (34). Several sets of first connecting rods (36) are fixedly provided on the top of the vibrating plate (32). Each set of first connecting rods (36) is provided with the same rubber head (37) on the top. The rubber head (37) and the drying plate (18) are left with a gap.

7. The herbal drying device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The drying frame (14) has a discharge port 1 (20) on the outer wall of the right side of the frame and a discharge port 2 (21) at the center of the bottom of the drying frame (14).

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