Traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing and drying device

By using a combination of drying sieves and movable screens in the drying device for Chinese medicinal herbs, along with the rotation of the drum and gas control, the problems of unevenness and low efficiency of traditional drying methods are solved, achieving efficient, uniform drying and stable quality of Chinese medicinal herbs.

CN223869719UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03HEBEI HEZHOU PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520347824.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-03
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-03

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Technical Problem

Traditional methods of drying Chinese herbal medicine slices are highly dependent on the weather, resulting in slow and uneven drying speeds, which leads to unstable product quality and makes it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production.

Method used

The system combines a drying sieve and a movable screen. The rotating drum is driven by a drive box to achieve overall tumbling and uniform drying of Chinese herbal medicine slices. The movable screen is controlled by an air column to press and release the slices.

Benefits of technology

This method achieves uniform drying of Chinese herbal medicine slices, improves drying efficiency and product quality consistency, and ensures the stability of efficacy.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing and drying device which is characterized in that the upper surface of a machine base is rotationally connected with a rotary drum, the outer surface of the rotary drum is fixedly connected with a gear ring, the outer surface of the machine base is fixedly connected with a driving box, the output end of the driving box is in meshed connection with the gear ring through a gear, and the rear end of the rotary drum is detachably connected with a rear cover. An air inlet hole is formed in the outer surface of the rear cover, a supporting rail is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotary drum, a supporting frame is movably connected to the interior of the rotary drum, five partition layers are arranged in the supporting frame, and a drying screen is detachably connected to the interior of each partition layer. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces are laid on the drying screen in the drying process, and after the traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces are pressed through the movable screen, the driving box drives the rotary drum to rotate by 180 degrees, and therefore the purpose that the traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces are evenly dried through overall overturning in the drying process is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the processing of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, the drying of Atractylodes macrocephala is a crucial step. Traditional methods of drying Atractylodes macrocephala have many insurmountable drawbacks. Natural sun-drying is one of the common traditional drying methods, but this method is highly dependent on weather and environment. Sun-drying is effective under sunny and dry weather conditions, but once rainy weather occurs, Atractylodes macrocephala not only fails to dry properly, but may also become damp and moldy, seriously affecting its quality. Moreover, natural sun-drying is slow and extremely inefficient, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production.

[0003] Simple drying equipment has been used in the drying of Atractylodes macrocephala, but these devices generally suffer from uneven heat distribution. During the drying process, Atractylodes macrocephala is prone to localized over-drying, leading to the loss of active ingredients and reduced efficacy, or localized under-drying, resulting in excessive moisture residue and increased risk of mold growth. Furthermore, traditional drying equipment makes it almost impossible to effectively turn the Atractylodes macrocephala during operation. The Atractylodes macrocephala remains in a relatively static state throughout the drying process, failing to ensure uniform heating and further exacerbating the uneven drying effect, resulting in inconsistent final product quality.

[0004] With the continuous advancement of the modernization of the traditional Chinese medicine industry, the market has placed increasingly higher demands on the efficiency, quality, and standardization of the processing and drying of Chinese medicinal herbs such as Atractylodes macrocephala. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of drying equipment specifically designed for the drying of Atractylodes macrocephala and capable of effectively solving the aforementioned problems, in order to ensure the efficient and high-quality execution of the Atractylodes macrocephala drying process and guarantee the quality and efficacy of the processed herbs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a drying device for processing Chinese herbal medicine slices. By setting a drying screen and a movable screen that can be controlled by the inflation and deflation of air columns inside the support frame, the Chinese herbal medicine slices are laid on the drying screen during the drying process. After being pressed by the movable screen, the rotating drum is driven by the drive box to achieve a 180-degree rotation, thereby achieving the purpose of uniform drying of the Chinese herbal medicine slices by overall flipping during the drying process.

[0006] This utility model also provides a Chinese herbal medicine processing and drying device, comprising: a base, a rotating drum rotatably connected to the upper surface of the base, a gear ring fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating drum, a drive box fixedly connected to the outer surface of the base, the output end of the drive box being connected to the gear ring via a gear, and a rear cover detachably connected to the rear end of the rotating drum, the outer surface of the rear cover being provided with an air inlet hole.

[0007] The inner wall of the rotating drum is fixedly connected to a support rail, and the inside of the rotating drum is movably connected to a support frame. The support frame has five compartments inside, and each compartment is detachably connected to a drying screen. Each compartment is fixedly connected to a support frame, and the support frame is movably connected to a movable screen. Both sides of the support frame are provided with air columns that abut against the movable screen. An air pump is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the support frame, and the output end of the air pump is fixedly connected to a parallel air pipe. The output end of the parallel air pipe is connected to the air columns.

[0008] According to the present invention, a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing and drying device is provided, wherein a sealing cover is hinged to the front end of the rotating drum, and an exhaust hole is provided on the outer surface of the rotating drum.

[0009] According to the present invention, a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing and drying device is provided, wherein a guide ring is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating drum, and a guide wheel is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the machine base, and the guide wheel is rotatably connected to the guide ring.

[0010] According to the present invention, a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing and drying device is provided, wherein the support rail is provided in four sets, and the four corners of the support frame are respectively slidably connected to the four sets of support rails.

[0011] According to the present invention, a drying device for processing and drying Chinese herbal medicine slices is provided, wherein the drying sieve is slidably connected to the supporting frame.

[0012] According to the present invention, a processing and drying device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces is provided, wherein a driven gear box is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the machine base, and the driven gear box is connected to the gear ring through a driven gear meshing. Beneficial effects

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, this Chinese herbal medicine processing and drying device, through the setting of a drying sieve and a movable screen that can be controlled by the inflation and deflation of air columns inside the support frame, allows the Chinese herbal medicine slices to be laid on the drying sieve and pressed by the movable screen during the drying process. Then, the drive box drives the rotating drum to rotate 180 degrees, thereby achieving the purpose of uniform drying of the Chinese herbal medicine slices by overall flipping during the drying process. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0015] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing and drying device according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing and drying device according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a rear view of a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing and drying device according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drying sieve structure of a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing and drying device according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the drying sieve in a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing and drying device according to the present invention.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Base; 2. Rotary drum; 3. Gear ring; 4. Guide ring; 5. Drive box; 6. Sealing cover; 7. Guide wheel; 8. Support rail; 9. Support frame; 10. Air pump; 11. Drying sieve; 12. Support frame; 13. Movable screen; 14. Air filling / discharging column; 15. Parallel air pipe; 16. Rear cover; 17. Air inlet; 18. Driven gearbox; 19. Exhaust vent. Detailed Implementation

[0022] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] Reference Figure 1-5 This utility model discloses a drying device for processing Chinese herbal medicine slices, comprising: a base 1, a rotating drum 2 rotatably connected to the upper surface of the base 1, a gear ring 3 fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating drum 2, and a drive box 5 fixedly connected to the outer surface of the base 1, which contains a servo motor that can drive the rotating drum 2 to rotate 180 degrees each time it works. The output end of the drive box 5 is connected to the gear ring 3 through gear meshing. A rear cover 16 is detachably connected to the rear end of the rotating drum 2, and an air inlet 17 is provided on the outer surface of the rear cover 16.

[0024] A support rail 8 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating drum 2. A support frame 9 is movably connected inside the rotating drum 2. The support frame 9 has five compartments inside. A drying screen 11 is detachably connected inside each compartment. A support frame 12 is fixedly connected inside each compartment. A movable screen 13 is movably connected inside the support frame 12. Air columns 14 are provided on both sides inside the support frame 12. The air columns 14 abut against the movable screen 13. An air pump 10 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the support frame 9. A parallel air pipe 15 is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump 10. The output end of the parallel air pipe 15 is connected to the air columns 14.

[0025] A sealing cover 6 is hinged to the front end of the rotating drum 2. An exhaust hole 19 is provided on the outer surface of the rotating drum 2. A guide ring 4 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating drum 2. A guide wheel 7 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the base 1. The guide wheel 7 is rotatably connected to the guide ring 4.

[0026] The support rails 8 are provided in four sets, and the four corners of the support frame 9 are slidably connected to the four sets of support rails 8 respectively. The drying screen 11 is slidably connected to the support frame 12. The driven gear box 18 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the machine base 1, and the driven gear box 18 is connected to the gear ring 3 through the driven gear.

[0027] Working principle: During use, the Chinese herbal medicine slices are evenly spread on the drying sieve 11, and the drying sieve 11 is placed inside the support frame 9. After closing the sealing cover 6, hot air is blown into the interior of the rotating drum 2 through the air inlet 17 to dry the Chinese herbal medicine slices. However, after a certain baking period, the internal air pump 10 works, causing the inflation and deflation column 14 to inflate and expand, driving the movable screen 13 to move closer to the drying sieve 11 to achieve the purpose of pressing the Chinese herbal medicine slices. Then, by starting the motor inside the drive box 5, the rotating drum 2 is driven to rotate 180 degrees, the inflation and deflation column 14 discharges the internal gas, and the movable screen 13 moves away from the drying sieve 11. At this time, the Chinese herbal medicine slices fall on the movable screen 13 for continuous baking.

[0028] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A processing and drying apparatus for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, characterized in that, include: A base (1) is rotatably connected to a rotating cylinder (2) on its upper surface. A gear ring (3) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating cylinder (2). A drive box (5) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the base (1). The output end of the drive box (5) is meshed with the gear ring (3) through a gear. A rear cover (16) is detachably connected to the rear end of the rotating cylinder (2). An air inlet hole (17) is provided on the outer surface of the rear cover (16). The inner wall of the rotating drum (2) is fixedly connected to a support rail (8), and the inside of the rotating drum (2) is movably connected to a support frame (9). The support frame (9) has five partitions inside, and each partition is detachably connected to a drying screen (11). Each partition is fixedly connected to a support frame (12), and the inside of the support frame (12) is movably connected to a movable screen (13). Both sides of the inside of the support frame (12) are provided with air filling and emptying columns (14), and the air filling and emptying columns (14) abut against the movable screen (13). An air pump (10) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the support frame (9). A parallel air pipe (15) is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump (10). The output end of the parallel air pipe (15) is connected to the inflation / deflation column (14).

2. The apparatus for processing and drying traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the rotating drum (2) is hinged with a sealing cover (6), and the outer surface of the rotating drum (2) is provided with an exhaust hole (19).

3. The apparatus for processing and drying traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the rotating drum (2) is fixedly connected to a guide ring (4), and the outer surface of the base (1) is rotatably connected to a guide wheel (7), which is rotatably connected to the guide ring (4).

4. The apparatus for processing and drying traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support rail (8) is provided in four sets, and the four corners of the support frame (9) are slidably connected to the four sets of support rail (8).

5. The apparatus for processing and drying traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying screen (11) is slidably connected to the supporting frame (12).

6. The apparatus for processing and drying traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that, A driven gearbox (18) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the base (1), and the driven gearbox (18) is connected to the gear ring (3) through the driven gear.