Mixing device for Chinese herbal medicine processing

By employing stirring components and mixing components rotating in opposite directions in the herbal medicine processing equipment, combined with the design of rotation and rinsing components, the problems of uneven mixing and inconvenient cleaning are solved, achieving a more efficient mixing and cleaning effect.

CN223980371UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-10YULIN LAOYAOGU CHINESE MEDICINAL MATERIALS PLANTING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2026-03-10

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Technical Problem

Existing herbal medicine processing equipment has poor mixing effect, the discharge valve is prone to clogging and is inconvenient to clean, and water resources are wasted in a serious manner.

Method used

A mixing device for processing Chinese herbal medicines was designed. It adopts a design where stirring component one and stirring component two rotate in opposite directions. After mixing, the herbs are introduced into the storage box by rotating components, and the inside of the hopper is rinsed by cleaning components. The stirring components continue to rotate to improve the cleaning effect.

Benefits of technology

It improves the mixing effect of medicinal materials, reduces the risk of clogging of the discharge valve, saves water resources, and ensures thorough cleaning of the silo.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mixing device for Chinese herbal medicine processing, and relates to the field of Chinese herbal medicine processing, the mixing device comprises a fixed frame, the fixed frame is rotatably connected with a stock bin through a rotating assembly, the upper side of the stock bin is open, the rotating assembly can rotate the upper side of the stock bin to the bottom, and a first stirring assembly and a second stirring assembly are arranged in the stock bin. The rotating directions of the stirring assembly I and the stirring assembly II are opposite to each other; a cleaning assembly is arranged at the bottom of the fixing frame and used for flushing the inner wall of the stock bin. The medicinal material mixing device has the beneficial effects that medicinal materials can be mixed through the first stirring assembly and the second stirring assembly, the rotating directions of the first stirring assembly and the second stirring assembly are opposite, and the mixing effect can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, specifically to a mixing device for processing traditional Chinese herbal medicines. Background Technology

[0002] Mixing is an important step in the processing of traditional Chinese medicine. Its purpose is to mix different kinds of raw materials of traditional Chinese medicine in a certain proportion to ensure the quality and efficacy stability of the final product.

[0003] Existing mixing equipment uses a single stirring method and a single blade rotation method, resulting in poor mixing effect.

[0004] Furthermore, discharge valves are often installed at the bottom of the mixing tank, which can easily cause blockages in the mixed herbs. Additionally, there are dead corners at the discharge valves, making them difficult to clean.

[0005] Moreover, existing mixing equipment requires filling the mixing tank with water to clean the entire inner wall of the mixing tank when cleaning the mixing tank, which consumes a lot of water. In addition, a layer of medicinal residue will float on the water surface. When discharging wastewater, the floating medicinal residue may stick to the bottom of the mixing tank or the valve, so it is necessary to rinse this residue separately. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a mixing device for processing Chinese herbal medicines in order to solve the above problems, as detailed below.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0008] The mixing device for processing Chinese herbal medicines provided by this utility model includes a fixed frame, on which a hopper is rotatably connected via a rotating component. The upper side of the hopper is open, and the rotating component can rotate the upper side of the hopper to the bottom. A stirring component one and a stirring component two are provided inside the hopper, and the rotation directions of stirring component one and stirring component two are opposite to each other.

[0009] The bottom of the fixed frame is equipped with a cleaning component for rinsing the inner wall of the hopper.

[0010] Using the above-mentioned mixing device for processing Chinese herbal medicines, the medicinal materials to be mixed are placed into the hopper. The medicinal materials can be mixed by stirring component one and stirring component two. The rotation directions of stirring component one and stirring component two are opposite to each other, which can improve the mixing effect.

[0011] After mixing, the hopper is rotated half a turn by the rotating component to transfer the mixed herbs into the storage box. Then the storage box is removed, and the inside of the hopper is rinsed by the cleaning component. At the same time, the stirring components one and two continue to rotate, which can further improve the cleaning effect inside the hopper. After the hopper is inverted, the dirty water and dregs of the herbs can flow downwards, making the hopper cleaner more thorough.

[0012] Preferably, the cleaning assembly includes a pipe and a waste liquid tank. The waste liquid tank is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting frame, the pipe is fixedly connected inside the waste liquid tank, and several nozzles corresponding to the material bins are fixedly connected to the pipe. A water pump for supplying water is connected to the end of the pipe.

[0013] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes two rotating shafts, which are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed frame. The opposite ends of the two rotating shafts are rotatably connected to both sides of the hopper. Fixed rods are horizontally slidably connected to both sides of the fixed frame, and fixed sleeves are inserted into the fixed rods. Two fixed sleeves are fixedly connected to both sides of the hopper. Electric push rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed frame, which are used to move the two fixed rods respectively. The movable end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the fixed rod.

[0014] Preferably, a storage box is placed on the upper side of the cleaning component, and handles are fixedly connected to both sides of the storage box.

[0015] Preferably, each side of the hopper is fixedly connected with a handle, and the bottom of the inner wall of the hopper is semi-circular.

[0016] Preferably, the stirring assembly includes a first mounting sleeve and a second mounting sleeve that are rotatably connected to both sides of the hopper. A first motor is fixedly connected to the hopper, and the output shaft of the first motor is fixedly connected to the end of the first mounting sleeve. A U-shaped plate is fixedly connected between the first mounting sleeve and the second mounting sleeve, and the U-shaped plate is in contact with the inner wall of the hopper. Several fixing rods are fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate along the length of the hopper.

[0017] Preferably, the stirring assembly 2 includes a connecting shaft, the mounting sleeve 1 and the mounting sleeve 2 are rotatably connected by the connecting shaft, and the end of the connecting shaft passes through the mounting sleeve 2. The surface of the hopper is fixedly connected to a motor 2, the output shaft of the motor 2 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting shaft, and a plurality of fixing rods 2 are fixedly connected to the connecting shaft along the length direction of the hopper.

[0018] Preferably, the first fixing rod and the second fixing rod are alternately arranged.

[0019] The beneficial effects are:

[0020] 1. The medicinal materials can be mixed by stirring component one and stirring component two, and the rotation directions of stirring component one and stirring component two are opposite to each other, which can improve the mixing effect;

[0021] 2. By rotating the hopper half a turn using the rotating component, the inside of the hopper is rinsed by the cleaning component. At the same time, the stirring components one and two continue to rotate, which can further improve the cleaning effect inside the hopper. Furthermore, after the hopper is inverted, the dirty water and medicine residue can flow downwards, making the hopper cleaner more thorough and saving water resources. Attached Figure Description

[0022] 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.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cleaning component of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional cross-sectional structure of the silo of this utility model.

[0027] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0028] 1. Fixing frame; 2. Cleaning assembly; 3. Storage box; 4. Rotating assembly; 5. Hopper; 6. Handle 1; 7. Fixing rod; 8. Fixing sleeve; 9. Electric push rod; 10. Rotating shaft; 11. Handle 2; 12. Waste liquid tank; 13. Pipeline; 14. Nozzle; 15. Water pump; 16. Mixing assembly 1; 17. Mixing assembly 2; 18. Mounting sleeve 1; 19. Mounting sleeve 2; 20. Motor 1; 21. U-shaped plate; 22. Fixing rod 1; 23. Connecting shaft; 24. Fixing rod 2; 25. Motor 2. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0030] See Figures 1-4As shown, this utility model provides a mixing device for processing Chinese herbal medicines, including a fixed frame 1. A hopper 5 is rotatably connected to the fixed frame 1 via a rotating component 4. The upper side of the hopper 5 is open. The rotating component 4 can rotate the upper side of the hopper 5 to the bottom. A stirring component 16 and a stirring component 2 17 are provided inside the hopper 5, and the rotation directions of the stirring component 16 and the stirring component 2 17 are opposite to each other.

[0031] A cleaning component 2 is installed at the bottom of the fixed frame 1 for rinsing the inner wall of the hopper 5.

[0032] As an optional implementation, the cleaning assembly 2 includes a pipe 13 and a waste liquid tank 12. The waste liquid tank 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing frame 1, and the pipe 13 is fixedly connected inside the waste liquid tank 12. Several nozzles 14 corresponding to the hopper 5 are fixedly connected to the pipe 13. A water pump 15 for water supply is connected to the end of the pipe 13. The water pump 15 is connected to an external water supply pipe, and water is sprayed onto the inner wall of the hopper 5 through the nozzles 14. The dirty water generated during the cleaning process can be collected in the waste liquid tank 12, and a valve is provided on the waste liquid tank 12.

[0033] The rotating assembly 4 includes two rotating shafts 10, which are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed frame 1. The opposite ends of the two rotating shafts 10 are rotatably connected to both sides of the hopper 5. Fixed rods 7 are horizontally slidably connected to both sides of the fixed frame 1, and fixed sleeves 8 are inserted into the fixed rods 7. The two fixed sleeves 8 are fixedly connected to both sides of the hopper 5. Electric push rods 9 are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed frame 1, which are used to move the two fixed rods 7 respectively. The movable end of the electric push rod 9 is fixedly connected to the fixed rod 7.

[0034] The hopper 5 is lightweight and is a small processing device. The fixed rod 7 is moved by the electric push rod 9, so that the fixed rod 7 is separated from the fixed sleeve 8. At that time, the hopper 5 can be rotated. Under the action of gravity, the upper side of the hopper 5 can naturally move downward because the position of the rotating shaft 10 is below the center of gravity.

[0035] A storage box 3 is placed on the upper side of the cleaning component 2, and handles 11 are fixedly connected to both sides of the storage box 3.

[0036] Handles 6 are fixedly connected to both sides of the hopper 5, and the bottom of the inner wall of the hopper 5 is semi-circular.

[0037] The stirring assembly 16 includes a mounting sleeve 18 and a mounting sleeve 29 rotatably connected to both sides of the hopper 5. A motor 20 is fixedly connected to the hopper 5, and the output shaft of the motor 20 is fixedly connected to the end of the mounting sleeve 18. A U-shaped plate 21 is fixedly connected between the mounting sleeve 18 and the mounting sleeve 29, and the U-shaped plate 21 contacts the inner wall of the hopper 5. Several fixing rods 22 are fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 21 along the length of the hopper 5. The mounting sleeve 18 is rotated by the motor 20, and the mounting sleeve 18 and the mounting sleeve 29 cooperate to rotate the U-shaped plate 21. The fixing rods 22 are rotated by the U-shaped plate 21, and the medicinal materials are stirred by the fixing rods 22.

[0038] The mixing assembly 217 includes a connecting shaft 23. The connecting shaft 23 is rotatably connected between the mounting sleeve 18 and the mounting sleeve 219. The connecting shaft 23 is sealed with the mounting sleeve 18 and the mounting sleeve 219 by a sealed bearing. The end of the connecting shaft 23 passes through the mounting sleeve 219. The surface of the hopper 5 is fixedly connected to the motor 25. The output shaft of the motor 25 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting shaft 23. Several fixing rods 24 are fixedly connected to the connecting shaft 23 along the length of the hopper 5.

[0039] The connecting shaft 23 is rotated by motor 25. The direction of rotation of the connecting shaft 23 is opposite to that of the mounting sleeve 18. The medicinal materials can be fully stirred by the cooperation of fixing rod 1 22 and fixing rod 24.

[0040] The alternating arrangement of fixing rod 1 22 and fixing rod 24 improves the mixing effect.

[0041] Using the above structure, the medicinal materials to be mixed are placed into the hopper 5, and the medicinal materials can be mixed by stirring component 16 and stirring component 2 17. The rotation directions of stirring component 16 and stirring component 2 17 are opposite to each other, which can improve the mixing effect.

[0042] After mixing, the hopper 5 is rotated half a turn by rotating component 4 to pour the mixed herbs into storage box 3. Then, storage box 3 is removed, and the inside of hopper 5 is rinsed by cleaning component 2. At the same time, stirring component 16 and stirring component 2 17 continue to rotate, which can further improve the cleaning effect inside hopper 5. After hopper 5 is inverted, the dirty water and dregs of herbs can flow downwards, making hopper 5 more thoroughly cleaned.

[0043] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A mixing device for processing traditional Chinese medicine herbs, characterized in that: The utility model provides a kind of material bin, including fixed frame (1), the fixed frame (1) is rotatably connected with bin (5) by rotating component (4), the bin (5) upside is open type, rotating component (4) can rotate bin (5) upside to bottom, stirring component one (16) and stirring component two (17) are provided in the bin (5), and the rotating direction of stirring component one (16) and stirring component two (17) is opposite each other; The bottom of the fixed frame (1) is provided with a cleaning assembly (2) for flushing the inner wall of the bin (5).

2. The mixing device for processing Chinese herbal medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (2) includes a pipeline (13) and a waste liquid tank (12), the waste liquid tank (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame (1), the pipeline (13) is fixedly connected in the waste liquid tank (12), and a plurality of nozzles (14) corresponding to the bin (5) are fixedly connected to the pipeline (13), and the end of the pipeline (13) is communicated with a water pump (15) for supplying water.

3. The mixing device for processing Chinese herbal medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating component (4) includes two rotating shafts (10), the two rotating shafts (10) are fixedly connected to the two sides of the fixed frame (1), the opposite ends of the two rotating shafts (10) are rotatably connected to the two sides of the bin (5), the two sides of the fixed frame (1) are slidably connected with a fixed rod (7), the fixed rod (7) is inserted into a fixed sleeve (8), the two fixed sleeves (8) are fixedly connected to the two sides of the bin (5), the two sides of the fixed frame (1) are fixedly connected with an electric push rod (9) for moving the two fixed rods (7), and the movable end of the electric push rod (9) is fixedly connected with the fixed rod (7).

4. The mixing device for processing Chinese herbal medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (2) is placed with a storage box (3) on the upside, and the two sides of the storage box (3) are fixedly connected with a handle (11).

5. The mixing device for processing Chinese herbal medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sides of the bin (5) are fixedly connected with a handle (6), and the bottom of the inner wall of the bin (5) is semicircular.

6. The mixing device for processing Chinese herbal medicine according to claim 1, wherein: The stirring component one (16) includes an installation sleeve one (18) and an installation sleeve two (19) rotatably connected to the two sides of the bin (5), a motor one (20) is fixedly connected to the bin (5), the output shaft of the motor one (20) is fixedly connected to the end of the installation sleeve one (18), a U-shaped plate (21) is fixedly connected between the installation sleeve one (18) and the installation sleeve two (19), the U-shaped plate (21) is in contact with the inner wall of the bin (5), and a plurality of fixed rods one (22) are fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate (21) along the length direction of the bin (5).

7. The mixing device for processing Chinese herbal medicine according to claim 6, wherein: The stirring component two (17) includes a connecting shaft (23), the connecting shaft (23) is rotatably connected between the installation sleeve one (18) and the installation sleeve two (19), and the end of the connecting shaft (23) penetrates through the installation sleeve two (19), a motor two (25) is fixedly connected to the surface of the bin (5), the output shaft of the motor two (25) is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting shaft (23), and a plurality of fixed rods two (24) are fixedly connected to the connecting shaft (23) along the length direction of the bin (5).

8. The mixing device for processing Chinese herbal medicine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixed rods one (22) and the fixed rods two (24) are alternately arranged.