Traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece air drying equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece air-drying equipment, which belongs to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine processing and comprises a support and a shunting component, an air-drying frame is arranged at the top of the support, the shunting component comprises a shunting frame arranged at the top of the air-drying frame, a fan is arranged at the top of the shunting frame, and a guide frame is arranged at the bottom of the shunting frame. A plurality of guide pieces distributed in an array mode are arranged in the middle of the guide frame, a plurality of connecting rods are arranged at the bottoms of the guide pieces, a plurality of driving assemblies are arranged on the two sides of the guide frame, and one ends of the connecting rods are arranged at the driving ends of the adjacent driving assemblies; according to the medical decoction piece air-drying device, different positions or stacked gaps of medical decoction pieces can be air-dried more effectively, and the air-drying effect is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, specifically to a drying equipment for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces. Background Technology

[0002] As a primary form of clinical application in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the processing quality of prepared herbal pieces directly affects the efficacy and safety of medication. In the processing of prepared herbal pieces, air drying is a crucial step determining the moisture content, retention rate of active ingredients, and microbial control of the finished product. Traditional natural sun-drying methods are limited by weather conditions, site size, and hygiene control, easily leading to loss of active ingredients or secondary contamination. In recent years, mechanical air-drying equipment has gradually replaced traditional methods, but technical bottlenecks still exist in areas such as airflow control precision, penetration of stacked herbs, and degree of automation.

[0003] In the prior art, some devices use a multi-layer conveyor belt with a top fixed guide plate to generate vertical airflow for drying.

[0004] Although the equipment enables continuous operation, its drawback is that the single airflow pattern formed by the fixed guide plate is difficult to adapt to the stacking shape of the medicinal materials, and the airflow coverage in the stacking gaps and bottom area is insufficient, resulting in poor drying uniformity. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece drying device, which can more effectively dry different positions or gaps in the stacking of medicinal decoction pieces, and achieve better drying effect.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece air-drying device, including a support frame and a diversion component. The top of the support frame is fixedly connected to an air-drying rack. The diversion component includes a diversion frame fixedly connected to the top of the air-drying rack. The diversion frame is rectangular. A fan is fixedly connected to the top of the diversion frame. A guide frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the diversion frame. Multiple arrayed guide plates are rotatably connected to the middle of the guide frame. Multiple connecting rods are fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide plates. Multiple drive components are provided on both sides of the guide frame. One end of each connecting rod is fixedly connected to the drive end of an adjacent drive component. This device can more effectively air-dry different positions or gaps in the stacking of medicinal decoction pieces, resulting in a better air-drying effect.

[0007] The drive assembly includes multiple telescopic columns disposed on both sides of the guide frame. The telescopic ends of the telescopic columns all face away from the guide frame. The telescopic ends of the telescopic columns are all connected to the connecting rods via connecting rods. The top of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the adjacent telescopic column, and the bottom of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to one end of the adjacent connecting rod. This allows for the adjustment of the guide plate angle, thereby controlling the airflow speed and direction and optimizing the drying effect.

[0008] The flow distribution assembly also includes a flow distribution plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the flow distribution frame. The flow distribution plate is rectangular and has multiple exhaust ports in the middle. This ensures that the airflow is more evenly distributed when passing through the guide plate, thus avoiding airflow accumulation.

[0009] A conveyor belt is fixedly connected to the middle of the support; this enables the automatic transport of Chinese herbal medicine pieces and improves the automation level of the air-drying process.

[0010] The conveyor belt has multiple arrayed openings; this allows the drying airflow to pass through the openings, enhancing the drying effect.

[0011] The bottom two sides of the drying rack are fixedly connected with clamps; this controls the stacking thickness of the Chinese herbal medicine pieces and ensures uniformity during the drying process.

[0012] Each tray has a brush head fixedly connected to its bottom; this cleans the Chinese herbal medicine slices and improves their cleanliness after air drying.

[0013] The drying rack is fixedly connected to a number of baffles arranged in a ring around the center of the rack; these baffles guide the airflow, making it more concentrated and uniform, thus improving drying efficiency.

[0014] The baffles are all tilted, which enhances the concentration of airflow and thus improves the drying effect.

[0015] In summary, compared with the prior art, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0016] 1. By controlling the changes in the gaps, the airflow speed can be controlled, and the tilted guide plate will cause the airflow direction to change. For stacked medicinal materials, such changes in airflow direction and speed can more effectively dry different positions of the medicinal materials or the gaps between the stacks, resulting in a better drying effect.

[0017] 2. It can effectively remove dust, impurities, and tiny particles that may fall off during the drying process from the surface of Chinese herbal medicine slices.

[0018] 3. The pallet can block taller pieces of Chinese medicinal herbs, thus ensuring that the thickness of the herbs can be controlled during air drying. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece drying equipment according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air drying rack of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of point A of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the current splitter component of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of section B of this utility model;

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 100. Support frame; 101. Drying rack; 102. Conveyor belt; 103. Drain outlet; 104. Pallet; 105. Brush head; 106. Baffle;

[0026] 200. Flow divider assembly; 201. Flow divider frame; 202. Fan; 203. Guide frame; 204. Guide plate; 205. Connecting rod; 206. Flow divider plate; 207. Exhaust vent;

[0027] 300. Drive assembly; 301. Telescopic column; 302. Linkage rod; Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the following will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1-5 The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0029] like Figure 1-5 As shown: This embodiment provides a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece air-drying device, including a support 100 and a diversion component 200. The top of the support 100 is fixedly connected to an air-drying rack 101. The diversion component 200 includes a diversion frame 201 fixedly connected to the top of the air-drying rack 101. The diversion frame 201 is rectangular. The top of the diversion frame 201 is fixedly connected to a fan 202. The bottom of the diversion frame 201 is fixedly connected to a guide frame 203. The middle of the guide frame 203 is rotatably connected to a plurality of arrayed guide plates 204. The bottom of the guide plates 204 is fixedly connected to a plurality of connecting rods 205. A plurality of driving components 300 are provided on both sides of the guide frame 203. One end of each connecting rod 205 is fixedly connected to the driving end of the adjacent driving component 300.

[0030] During air drying, the medicinal herbs are placed on top of the support 100, and the fan 202 is controlled to evaporate the moisture on the surface of the herbs, thus achieving the purpose of air drying. During this process, a rectangular diversion frame 201 confines the airflow from the fan 202 within the frame, ensuring the airflow better matches the distribution of the herbs. Simultaneously, the drive assembly 300 moves the connecting rod 205, which in turn moves the bottom of the guide plate 204. The guide plates 204 rotate along their tops, causing the gaps between them to increase or decrease. By controlling these gap changes, the airflow speed can be controlled. Furthermore, the tilted guide plates 204 alter the direction of the airflow. For stacked medicinal herbs, these changes in airflow direction and speed allow for more effective air drying of different locations or gaps in the stack, resulting in a better drying effect.

[0031] Telescopic column 301 Figure 2 As shown,

[0032] The drive assembly 300 includes a plurality of telescopic columns 301 disposed on both sides of the guide frame 203. The telescopic ends of the telescopic columns 301 are all facing away from the guide frame 203. The telescopic ends of the telescopic columns 301 are all connected to the connecting rods 205 through the connecting rods 302. The top of the connecting rods 302 is rotatably connected to the telescopic ends of the adjacent telescopic columns 301, and the bottom of the connecting rods 302 is rotatably connected to one end of the adjacent connecting rods 205.

[0033] When the state of the guide plate 204 needs to be adjusted, the telescopic end of the telescopic column 301 is displaced, causing the connecting rod 302 connected to it to move. At this time, the rotational connection structure at the bottom of the connecting rod 302 converts the linear motion of the telescopic column 301 into the horizontal movement of the connecting rod 205. This horizontal movement is transmitted to each guide plate 204 through the fixed connection point between the connecting rod 205 and the bottom of the guide plate 204. When the bottom of the guide plate 204 is displaced, due to the restriction of the rotational connection structure set in the middle of the guide frame 203, each guide plate 204 will rotate synchronously around the top pivot.

[0034] Distributor 206 Figure 4 As shown,

[0035] The diversion assembly 200 also includes a diversion plate 206 fixedly connected to the bottom of the diversion frame 201. The diversion plate 206 is rectangular, and multiple arrayed exhaust ports 207 are opened in the middle of the diversion plate 206.

[0036] When the airflow passes through the diversion frame 201, it will pass through the diversion plate 206. The diversion plate 206 and the exhaust port 207 divide the airflow into different areas. When the airflow passes through the guide plate 204, the airflow distribution is more uniform, avoiding the accumulation of airflow and the resulting weak airflow in some areas, which can effectively optimize the drying effect.

[0037] Conveyor belt 102 Figure 1 , 2 As shown,

[0038] A conveyor belt 102 is fixedly connected to the middle of the support 100. The conveyor belt 102 is an electric conveyor belt 102.

[0039] During the air-drying process, the Chinese herbal medicine slices are placed on the electric conveyor belt 102. The conveyor belt 102 starts operating and transports the Chinese herbal medicine slices to the area below the air-drying rack 101. During the conveying process, the Chinese herbal medicine slices will pass through the exhaust vent 207 below the diversion plate 206 for air drying.

[0040] Leakage 103 Figure 1 , 2 As shown,

[0041] The conveyor belt 102 has multiple arrayed openings 103 on its belt body;

[0042] The opening 103 allows the airflow of the drying process to pass through it.

[0043] Cardboard 104 Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figure 3,

[0044] Both sides of the bottom of the air drying rack 101 are fixedly connected with a clamping plate 104;

[0045] The gap between the pallet 104 and the top of the electric conveyor belt 102 can effectively prevent thickly stacked Chinese herbal medicine pieces from entering the drying area. The pallet 104 can block taller Chinese herbal medicine pieces, thus ensuring that the thickness of the Chinese herbal medicine pieces can be controlled during the drying process.

[0046] 105 brush heads Figure 3 As shown,

[0047] Brush heads 105 are fixedly connected to the bottom of each card plate 104;

[0048] The brush head 105 can clean the Chinese herbal medicine slices as they enter or leave the drying area, effectively removing dust, impurities, and tiny particles that may fall off during the drying process.

[0049] baffle 106 Figure 3 As shown,

[0050] Multiple baffles 106 are fixedly connected to the middle of the air drying rack 101, which are arranged in a ring around the middle of the air drying rack 101.

[0051] The design of baffle 106 can guide airflow along a specific path, avoid airflow dispersion, make the airflow in the drying area more concentrated and uniform, effectively gather the airflow, and thus improve drying efficiency.

[0052] baffle 106 Figure 3 As shown,

[0053] All baffles 106 are inclined, and one side of the top of each baffle 106 faces away from the drying rack 101.

[0054] The inclined baffle 106 can guide the flow of air, causing the air to move towards the center of the drying rack 101, thereby further increasing the concentration of the air and improving the drying effect of the air on the Chinese herbal medicine pieces.

[0055] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0056] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A drying device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, characterized in that: The device includes a support (100) and a diversion assembly (200). The top of the support (100) is provided with a drying rack (101). The diversion assembly (200) includes a diversion frame (201) provided on the top of the drying rack (101). A fan (202) is provided on the top of the diversion frame (201). A guide frame (203) is provided at the bottom of the diversion frame (201). A plurality of arrayed guide plates (204) are provided in the middle of the guide frame (203). A plurality of connecting rods (205) are provided at the bottom of the guide plates (204). A plurality of drive assemblies (300) are provided on both sides of the guide frame (203). One end of each connecting rod (205) is provided at the drive end of an adjacent drive assembly (300).

2. The air-drying equipment for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (300) includes a plurality of telescopic columns (301) disposed on both sides of the guide frame (203), and the telescopic ends of the telescopic columns (301) are all connected to the connecting rod (205) through the connecting rod (302).

3. The air-drying equipment for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The diversion component (200) also includes a diversion plate (206) disposed at the bottom of the diversion frame (201), and the diversion plate (206) has a plurality of arrayed exhaust vents (207) in the middle.

4. The air-drying equipment for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A conveyor belt (102) is provided in the middle of the support (100).

5. The air-drying equipment for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The conveyor belt (102) has multiple openings (103) on its belt body.

6. The air-drying equipment for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The air-drying rack (101) is equipped with a card plate (104) on both sides of its bottom.

7. The air-drying equipment for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces as described in claim 6, characterized in that: Each of the card plates (104) is provided with a brush head (105) at its bottom.

8. The air-drying equipment for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The air-drying rack (101) is provided with multiple baffles (106) in the middle.

9. The air-drying equipment for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces as described in claim 8, characterized in that: All the baffles (106) are inclined.

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