Device for concentrating traditional Chinese medicine extracting solution

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine processing, and discloses a device for concentrating a traditional Chinese medicine extracting solution. The feeding hopper is mounted on the concentration tank; the plurality of discharging pipes are mounted on the feeding hopper, and the discharging pipes penetrate through the concentration tank and extend to the bottom of the inner cavity of the concentration tank; the driving part I is mounted on the feeding hopper; the first rotating rod is installed on the first driving piece, and the first rotating rod is driven by the first driving piece to rotate; the plurality of stirring blades I are uniformly mounted on the rotating rod I, and spikes are arranged on the stirring blades I. According to the device disclosed by the utility model, the discharge pipe, the driving piece I, the rotating rod I and the stirring blade I are arranged, so that the solution uniformity is maintained, the foam structure is damaged, the stirring efficiency is enhanced, the foam amount is effectively controlled, and the stability of the concentration process and the product quality are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), also known as Chinese herbal medicine, refers to medicines used under the guidance of traditional Chinese medical theories. It includes plant-based, animal-based, and mineral-based medicines, with plant-based medicines being the most common. TCM has a long history of use, based on TCM theoretical systems such as Yin-Yang and Five Elements theory, the theory of Zang-Fu organs and meridians, and the characteristics of the four natures and five flavors, to select and combine medicines for the prevention and treatment of diseases. TCM extraction refers to the process of obtaining active ingredients from raw TCM materials through physical or chemical methods. This process aims to separate compounds or groups of components with specific pharmacological activities to improve their efficacy and safety in medical applications. TCM extract concentration refers to the process of removing some of the solvent (such as water or organic solvents) from the liquid extract containing the target components during the extraction process to increase the concentration of the active ingredients. The purpose of concentration is to reduce the volume of the extract, increase the proportion of active ingredients, facilitate subsequent processing, drying, and formulation, and save storage space and transportation costs.

[0003] In the prior art, during the extraction and concentration of traditional Chinese medicine, certain active ingredients in herbs such as ginseng, Panax notoginseng, and Platycodon grandiflorus, such as saponins, polysaccharides, and other surface-active substances, reduce the surface tension of the liquid when mixed with water or other solvents under heating and stirring, thereby forming a stable foam structure. Especially during the concentration process, as water evaporates and the solution concentration increases, the foam not only interferes with the normal production process and increases the difficulty of operation, but may also invisibly reduce the effective concentration of the drug and affect the efficacy. Therefore, this application provides an apparatus for concentrating traditional Chinese medicine extracts to meet the needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a device for concentrating Chinese herbal extracts to solve the problem of active ingredient formation in the concentration process of Chinese herbal medicines such as ginseng, Panax notoginseng and Platycodon grandiflorus.

[0005] To solve the problems mentioned above, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution.

[0006] An apparatus for concentrating traditional Chinese medicine extracts includes: a concentration tank; a feed hopper mounted on the concentration tank; multiple discharge pipes mounted on the feed hopper, the discharge pipes penetrating the concentration tank and extending to the bottom of the inner cavity of the concentration tank; a drive unit mounted on the feed hopper; a rotating rod mounted on the drive unit, the rotating rod rotating under the drive unit; and multiple stirring blades evenly mounted on the rotating rod, the stirring blades being provided with spikes.

[0007] The outer ring of the drive component is provided with a protective cover, which is installed on the feed hopper; a sealing cover is detachably installed on the concentration tank, and the sealing cover is sealed to the concentration tank.

[0008] Drive component two is installed on the sealing cover; rotating rod two is rotatably installed inside the concentration tank, and the rotating rod two rotates under the drive of drive component two.

[0009] Multiple stirring blades are evenly installed on the rotating rod; a scraper is connected to the lowest stirring blade and contacts the inner wall of the concentration tank, which is funnel-shaped at the bottom.

[0010] Multiple stirring blades are evenly mounted on the rotating rod, and multiple spikes are mounted on the stirring blades.

[0011] The stirring blades gradually tilt downwards from the center of the concentration tank.

[0012] A filter frame is slidably mounted on the feed hopper, and the filter frame is sealed to the feed hopper; a dust cover is provided on the feed hopper.

[0013] This invention provides an apparatus for concentrating extracts of traditional Chinese medicine. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0014] In the above solution, by setting up a discharge pipe, a drive unit, a rotating rod, and a stirring blade, multiple discharge pipes ensure that the raw materials are directly introduced into the bottom of the concentration tank, avoiding foaming during the feeding process. The drive unit provides power to the rotating rod, which breaks down the already formed foam structure while maintaining the uniformity of the solution. The stirring blade with spikes not only enhances the stirring efficiency but also cuts and breaks the foam, preventing its growth and facilitating the subsequent concentration process. This effectively controls the amount of foam, ensuring the stability of the concentration process and the quality of the product. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating rod of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feed hopper structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating rod structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the filter frame structure of this utility model.

[0020] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0021] 1. Concentrator; 2. Sealing cover; 3. Drive component two; 4. Dust cover; 5. Feed hopper; 6. Stirring blade two; 7. Rotating rod two; 8. Stirring blade three; 9. Drive component one; 10. Filter frame; 11. Discharge pipe; 12. Rotating rod one; 13. Stirring blade one; 14. Scraper. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 5 An apparatus for concentrating traditional Chinese medicine extracts includes: a concentration tank 1; a feed hopper 5 mounted on the concentration tank 1; multiple discharge pipes 11 mounted on the feed hopper 5, the discharge pipes 11 penetrating the concentration tank 1 and extending to the bottom of the inner cavity of the concentration tank 1; a drive component 9 mounted on the feed hopper 5; a rotating rod 12 mounted on the drive component 9, the rotating rod 12 rotating under the drive of the drive component 9; and multiple stirring blades 13 evenly mounted on the rotating rod 12, the stirring blades 13 being provided with spikes.

[0025] Concentration tank 1 is existing technology.

[0026] The feed hopper 5 is used to add new raw materials or pre-treated extract to the concentration tank 1. It is connected to the discharge pipe 11 to ensure that the material can enter the bottom of the concentration tank 1 smoothly. The feed hopper 5 has good sealing performance to prevent outside air from entering and affecting the concentration effect. At the same time, its opening size and shape need to be convenient for operators to add materials.

[0027] Multiple discharge pipes 11 ensure that newly added raw materials can reach the bottom of the tank directly, reducing foam generated during feeding. The number and distribution of discharge pipes 11 should be determined according to the size of the concentration tank 1 and the expected material flow rate to achieve optimal material distribution and minimize foaming.

[0028] The drive component 9 provides power to the rotating rod 12, enabling it to rotate continuously during the concentration process. The drive component 9 is a rotating mechanical structure such as a stepper motor. The drive component 9 drives the rotating rod 12 to rotate, thereby driving the stirring blade 13 to rotate. During the rotation, the stirring efficiency is enhanced, and the sharp blades cut and break the foam, preventing the foam from growing.

[0029] The outer ring of the drive component 9 is provided with a protective cover, which is installed on the feed hopper 5; the sealing cover 2 is detachably installed on the concentration tank 1, and the sealing cover 2 is sealed to the concentration tank 1.

[0030] The protective cover can effectively prevent operators from accidentally contacting rotating parts, thereby avoiding potential safety risks. The protective cover can also prevent external dust, impurities and other contaminants from entering the interior of the concentration tank 1, maintaining the cleanliness of the working environment.

[0031] The sealing cap 2 is designed to be detachable, allowing users to quickly open or close the concentration tank 1 when needed. This not only simplifies daily maintenance and cleaning but also makes it easier to add materials or check the internal condition.

[0032] Drive component 2 3 is installed on the sealing cover 2; rotating rod 2 7 is rotatably installed inside the concentration tank 1, and rotating rod 2 7 rotates under the drive of drive component 2 3.

[0033] Drive component 2 3 is a rotating mechanical mechanism such as a stepper motor, which provides rotational power to the rotating rod 2 7, ensuring that it can effectively carry out stirring operations inside the concentration tank 1. Depending on different concentration requirements, drive component 2 3 can be equipped with a speed-changing function to adapt to extracts of different viscosities or components and optimize the concentration effect.

[0034] Rotating rod 2 7 works in conjunction with rotating rod 1 12 to form a double-layer or multi-layer stirring system, ensuring uniform mixing of the solution throughout the concentration tank 1. It can continuously break down the already formed foam structure before and during concentration, preventing foam accumulation.

[0035] Multiple stirring blades 26 are evenly installed on the rotating rod 27; scraper 14 is connected to the lowest stirring blade 26, and scraper 14 is in contact with the inner wall of the concentration tank 1, the bottom of the concentration tank 1 is funnel-shaped.

[0036] The scraper 14 is connected to the bottom stirring blade 6, ensuring that it rotates together with the rotating rod 7. It can continuously scrape off viscous substances or solid particles adhering to the tank wall, preventing material deposition and scaling, and keeping the tank wall clean. Since the bottom of the concentration tank 1 is designed in a funnel shape, the scraper 14 also serves to continuously push the material near the tank wall towards the center, ensuring that the material can flow smoothly to the bottom of the concentration tank 1 for subsequent collection or discharge.

[0037] Multiple stirring blades 3 8 are evenly installed on the rotating rod 2 7, and multiple spikes are installed on the stirring blades 3 8.

[0038] The multiple spikes on the blades can effectively cut and break the foam, preventing foam accumulation and maintaining a stable concentration process.

[0039] The stirring blades 3 and 8 gradually tilt downwards from the center of the concentration tank 1.

[0040] The tilted blades can more effectively cut and break up the foam, preventing it from rising and accumulating on the liquid surface, thus maintaining a stable concentration process.

[0041] The filter frame 10 is slidably installed on the feed hopper 5, and the filter frame 10 is sealed to the feed hopper 5; the dust cover 4 is set on the feed hopper 5.

[0042] The filter frame 10 is slidably installed on the feed hopper 5 for easy disassembly and cleaning, ensuring convenient operation. The filter frame 10 and the feed hopper 5 are sealed together to prevent material leakage during filtration, ensuring the sealing and hygiene of the concentration process. The filter frame 10 is used to intercept large particulate impurities and foam, reducing foam in the concentration tank 1.

[0043] The concentration tank 1 includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the concentration tank 1, the second drive component 3 and the first drive component 9 respectively. The concentration tank 1 is equipped with a temperature detector and a pressure detector, both of which are electrically connected to the controller.

[0044] During use, the controller activates drive component 9, causing the rotating rod 12 and its stirring blades 13 to rotate. The spikes on the stirring blades 13 cut and break the foam, reducing foam formation. The controller then activates drive component 3, simultaneously or subsequently, driving the rotating rod 7 and its stirring blades 6 and 8 to rotate, forming a double-layer stirring system. This further breaks down the foam and promotes uniform mixing, ensuring uniform mixing of the solution throughout the concentration tank 1 and effectively controlling foam. The scraper 14 connected to the bottom stirring blade 6 continuously scrapes away viscous substances adhering to the tank wall, keeping the tank wall clean and guiding the material flow to the bottom of the concentration tank 1. The rotation speeds of drive component 9 and drive component 3 can be adjusted as needed to adapt to extracts of different viscosities or compositions, optimizing the concentration effect. The concentration process should be observed regularly, and parameters such as temperature and pressure should be recorded to ensure that the concentration conditions meet the requirements.

[0045] Therefore, although the present invention has been described herein with reference to specific embodiments thereof, freedom of modification, various changes and substitutions are also within the scope of the above disclosure, and it should be understood that in some cases, certain features of the present invention may be adopted without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention and without corresponding use of other features. Thus, many modifications can be made to adapt a particular environment or material to the essential scope and spirit of the present invention. The present invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms used in the following claims and / or the specific embodiments disclosed as the best mode of carrying out the present invention, but the present invention will include any and all embodiments and equivalents falling within the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the present invention will be determined only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for concentrating traditional Chinese medicine extract, characterized in that, The utility model provides a kind of concentration tank and its driving device, including: Concentration tank (1); Feed hopper (5) is installed on concentration tank (1); Multiple discharge pipes (11) are installed on the feed hopper (5), the discharge pipe (11) penetrates through concentration tank (1) and extends to the bottom of the inner chamber of concentration tank (1); Driving member one (9) is installed on the feed hopper (5); Rotary rod one (12) is installed on the driving member one (9), and the rotary rod one (12) rotates under the driving of the driving member one (9); Multiple stirring blades one (13) are evenly installed on the rotary rod one (12), and the stirring blade one (13) is provided with a thorn.

2. The device for concentrating traditional Chinese medicine extract according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer ring of the driving member one (9) is provided with a protective cover, and the protective cover is installed on the feed hopper (5); Sealing cover (2) is detachably installed on the concentration tank (1), and the sealing cover (2) is sealingly connected with the concentration tank (1).

3. The device for concentrating traditional Chinese medicine extract according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also including: Driving member two (3) is installed on the sealing cover (2); Rotary rod two (7) is rotatably installed in the concentration tank (1), and the rotary rod two (7) rotates under the driving of the driving member two (3).

4. The device for concentrating traditional Chinese medicine extract according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also including: Multiple stirring blades two (6) are evenly installed on the rotary rod two (7); Scraper (14) is connected with the lowermost stirring blade two (6), the scraper (14) is in contact with the inner wall of the concentration tank (1), and the lower part of the concentration tank (1) is funnel-shaped.

5. The device for concentrating traditional Chinese medicine extract according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also including: Multiple stirring blades three (8) are evenly installed on the rotary rod two (7), and the stirring blade three (8) is provided with multiple thorns.

6. The device for concentrating traditional Chinese medicine extract according to claim 5, characterized in that, The stirring blade three (8) gradually inclines downward from the center of the concentration tank (1).

7. The device for concentrating traditional Chinese medicine extract according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also including: Filter frame (10) is slidingly installed on the feed hopper (5), and the filter frame (10) is sealingly connected with the feed hopper (5); Dust cover (4) is arranged on the feed hopper (5).

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