Energy-saving drying device for processing gastrodia elata slices

Abstract

The utility model provides an energy-saving drying device for processing gastrodia elata slices, which comprises a box body, a drying chamber with an opening on the front side is arranged in the box body, and a plurality of metal net frames for placing the gastrodia elata slices are arranged in the drying chamber; a supporting rod is vertically mounted in the middle of the drying chamber, the two ends of the metal net frame are hinged to the side wall of the drying chamber and the side wall of the supporting rod through hinges correspondingly, and the lower end of the supporting rod extends into a mounting cavity formed below the drying chamber. The lower end of the supporting rod is in transmission connection with a driving mechanism which is mounted in the mounting cavity and drives the supporting rod to reciprocate up and down; a hot air inlet connected with a hot air source is formed in the side wall of the bottom of the drying chamber, and an air outlet is formed in the top of the drying chamber. The hot air source is one of a charcoal stove or an electric heating fan. According to the gastrodia elata slice drying device, gastrodia elata slices are turned continuously, the evaporation speed of water vapor is increased, the drying efficiency of the gastrodia elata slices is improved, heat consumption is reduced, and the energy-saving effect is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gastrodia elata processing technology, specifically to an energy-saving drying device for processing gastrodia elata slices. Background Technology

[0002] Gastrodia elata, a perennial herb belonging to the genus Gastrodia in the Orchidaceae family, has a thick rhizome. The rhizome is used medicinally to treat dizziness, numbness of limbs, and infantile convulsions. For long-term preservation, the rhizome needs processing, which involves five steps: grading, steaming, shaping, drying, and packaging. Currently, when drying Gastrodia elata slices, they are placed in a drying device and baked at high temperatures. Many slices are overlapped and pressed together, causing moisture to accumulate between them, resulting in slow dissipation and reduced drying efficiency. This prolongs the drying time and leads to heat loss. Occasionally, the slices need to be manually stirred to promote moisture dissipation, but this manual stirring is labor-intensive and inefficient as it doesn't allow for constant turning. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the problems existing in the background art, the present invention provides an energy-saving drying device for processing Gastrodia elata slices, so as to solve the technical problem of low drying efficiency and energy waste in drying Gastrodia elata slices mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0005] An energy-saving drying device for processing Gastrodia elata slices includes a housing 1, a drying chamber 2 with a front opening in the housing 1, and multiple metal mesh frames 3 for placing Gastrodia elata slices installed in the drying chamber 2. A support rod 4 is vertically installed in the middle of the drying chamber 2. The two ends of the metal mesh frames 3 are respectively hinged to the side wall of the drying chamber 2 and the side wall of the support rod 4. The lower end of the support rod 4 extends into an installation chamber 5 located below the drying chamber 2. The lower end of the support rod 4 is connected to a drive mechanism 6 installed in the installation chamber 5 to drive the support rod 4 to move up and down reciprocally. A hot air inlet 7 connected to a hot air source is provided on the bottom side wall of the drying chamber 2, and an air outlet 8 is provided on the top of the drying chamber 2. The ends of the metal mesh frames 3 are hinged to the ends of sliders 31 installed on the side wall of the drying chamber 2. The sliders 31 are telescopically slidably installed in sliding holes 32 opened in the side wall of the drying chamber 2.

[0006] Preferably, the hot air source is either a charcoal stove or an electric hot air blower.

[0007] Preferably, the drive mechanism 6 includes a drive rod 61, a cam 62, and a motor 63. The drive rod 61 is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the mounting chamber 5, and the cam 62 is fixedly mounted on the drive rod 61. The edge of the cam 62 is in rolling contact with the roller 64 mounted on the lower end of the support rod 4. The motor 63 is mounted at the bottom of the mounting chamber 5 and is connected to the drive rod 61 for transmission.

[0008] Preferably, the support rod 4 passes through a stepped hole 41 provided between the drying chamber 2 and the installation chamber 5. A support spring 42 is provided on the step of the stepped hole 41 and sleeved on the support rod 4. The upper end of the support spring 42 is supported on the bottom of the limiting piece 43 provided on the support rod 4.

[0009] Preferably, the metal mesh frame 3 is hinged at one end to a mesh cover 33 that covers the top of the metal mesh frame 3.

[0010] Preferably, the front opening of the drying chamber 2 is fitted with a door panel 21 that covers the opening of the drying chamber 2.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By placing the Gastrodia elata slices in a metal mesh frame and driving a support rod to move up and down repeatedly through a drive mechanism, the metal mesh frame swings up and down due to its hinged ends to the side wall of the support rod. This causes the Gastrodia elata slices to bounce up and down within the frame, automatically turning them over and preventing them from piling up and accumulating moisture. This continuous turning increases the evaporation rate of moisture, improves the drying efficiency, and saves heat, thus achieving energy conservation. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for manual stirring of the slices, saving manpower. Since the Gastrodia elata slices are in a high-temperature environment, manual stirring poses a risk of burns; this device prevents worker injury and improves the safety of the drying process. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the mounting cavity.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the stepped hole.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting structure of the slider. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the preferred embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art.

[0018] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides an energy-saving drying device for processing Gastrodia elata slices, including a housing 1. The housing 1 has a drying chamber 2 with an open front. Multiple metal mesh frames 3 for placing Gastrodia elata slices are installed in the drying chamber 2. A support rod 4 is vertically installed in the middle of the drying chamber 2. The two ends of the metal mesh frames 3 are respectively hinged to the side wall of the drying chamber 2 and the side wall of the support rod 4. The lower end of the support rod 4 extends into the mounting chamber 5 below the drying chamber 2. The lower end of the support rod 4 is connected to a drive mechanism 6 installed in the mounting chamber 5 to drive the support rod 4 to move up and down. A hot air inlet 7 connected to a hot air source is provided on the bottom side wall of the drying chamber 2. An air outlet 8 is provided on the top of the drying chamber 2. The end of the metal mesh frame 3 is hinged to the end of a slider 31 installed on the side wall of the drying chamber 2. The slider 31 is telescopically slidably installed in a sliding hole 32 opened in the side wall of the drying chamber 2.

[0019] When drying Gastrodia elata slices, the slices are placed in a metal mesh frame 3. Hot air enters the drying chamber 2 through the hot air inlet 7, and excess air is discharged through the outlet 8, so that hot air continuously enters the drying chamber 2, keeping the drying chamber 2 at a high temperature. The evaporated water vapor is discharged through the outlet 8. The drive mechanism 6 drives the support rod 4 to move up and down reciprocally. Since the end of the metal mesh frame 3 is hinged to the side wall of the support rod 4, the metal mesh frame 3 swings up and down, causing the Gastrodia elata slices to bounce up and down in the metal mesh frame 3, thus automatically turning the Gastrodia elata slices. When the support rod 4 drives the metal mesh frame 3 to rotate around the hinge point between the metal mesh frame 3 and the side wall of the drying chamber 2, the change in the position of the metal mesh frame 3 will cause the sliding to extend and retract in the sliding hole 32, thus ensuring that the metal mesh frame 3 can bounce normally.

[0020] This device prevents the Gastrodia elata slices from piling up and accumulating moisture, thus increasing the evaporation rate and improving the drying efficiency. This saves heat and energy. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for manual stirring, saving labor costs. Since the slices are exposed to high temperatures, manual stirring poses a risk of burns; this device prevents worker injuries and improves the safety of the drying process.

[0021] The hot air source is either a charcoal stove or an electric hot air blower.

[0022] The driving mechanism 6 includes a driving rod 61, a cam 62, and a motor 63. The driving rod 61 is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the mounting chamber 5, and the cam 62 is fixedly mounted on the driving rod 61. The edge of the cam 62 makes rolling contact with a roller 64 mounted on the lower end of the support rod 4. The roller 64 facilitates the effortless up-and-down movement of the support rod 4. The motor 63 is mounted at the bottom of the mounting chamber 5 and is connected to the driving rod 61. The motor 63 drives the driving rod 61 and the cam 62 to rotate. Since the lower end of the support rod 4 is supported by the roller 64 on the edge of the cam 62, the rotation of the cam 62 drives the support rod 4 to move up and down, causing the metal mesh frame 3 to shake up and down, thus shaking the Gastrodia elata slices and turning them over to promote the dissipation of moisture.

[0023] The support rod 4 passes through a stepped hole 41 between the drying chamber 2 and the installation chamber 5. A support spring 42 is sleeved on the step of the stepped hole 41 and rests on the bottom of a limiting piece 43 on the support rod 4. The support spring 42 provides a cushioning effect when the support rod 4 moves up and down.

[0024] The metal mesh frame 3 is hinged at one end to a mesh cover 33 that covers the top of the metal mesh frame 3. The mesh cover 33 covers the metal mesh frame 3 to prevent the gastrodia elata slices from being shaken out when the metal mesh frame 3 is bumped.

[0025] The front opening of the drying chamber 2 is fitted with a door panel 21 that covers the opening of the drying chamber 2.

[0026] Work process:

[0027] When drying Gastrodia elata slices, the slices are placed in a metal mesh frame 3, the mesh cover 33 is placed on the metal mesh frame 3, and the door panel 21 is closed. Hot air enters the drying chamber 2 through the hot air inlet 7, and excess air is discharged through the outlet 8, allowing hot air to continuously enter the drying chamber 2 and maintain a high temperature. The evaporated water vapor is discharged through the outlet 8. The motor 63 drives the drive rod 61 and the cam 62 to rotate. Since the lower end of the support rod 4 is supported on the edge of the cam 62 by the roller 64, the rotation of the cam 62 drives the support rod 4 to move up and down, causing the metal mesh frame 3 to bounce up and down. Since the end of the metal mesh frame 3 is hinged to the side wall of the support rod 4, the metal mesh frame 3 swings up and down, causing the Gastrodia elata slices to bounce up and down in the metal mesh frame 3, thus automatically turning the Gastrodia elata slices, increasing the evaporation rate of water vapor, improving the drying efficiency of the Gastrodia elata slices, and thus saving heat consumption, achieving an energy-saving effect.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above preferred embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes can be made to it in form and detail without departing from the scope defined by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An energy-saving drying device for processing Gastrodia elata slices, characterized in that: The utility model provides a kind of ginseng drying machine, including box (1), the drying chamber (2) of front opening is provided in the box (1), a plurality of metal mesh frame (3) for placing ginseng slices are installed in the drying chamber (2);Supporting rod (4) is vertically installed in the middle of the drying chamber (2), the metal mesh frame (3) both ends are respectively hinged in the side wall of drying chamber (2) and the side wall of supporting rod (4) by hinge, the supporting rod (4) lower end extends into the mounting cavity (5) being arranged below drying chamber (2), and the lower end of supporting rod (4) is drivingly connected with the driving mechanism (6) being mounted in mounting cavity (5) and reciprocating up and down driving supporting rod (4);Hot gas inlet (7) connected with hot air source is provided in the bottom side wall of drying chamber (2), and the top of drying chamber (2) is provided with gas outlet (8);The end of metal mesh frame (3) is hinged in the end of sliding block (31) being installed in the side wall of drying chamber (2), and the sliding block (31) is telescopic slidingly installed in the sliding hole (32) being opened in the side wall of drying chamber (2).

2. The energy-saving ginseng slice drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hot air source is one of charcoal stove or electric hot air fan.

3. The energy-saving ginseng slice drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (6) includes driving rod (61), cam (62), motor (63), the driving rod (61) is rotatably installed in the side wall of mounting cavity (5), the cam (62) is fixedly installed on driving rod (61), and the edge of cam (62) is in rolling contact with the roller (64) being installed on the lower end of supporting rod (4);The motor (63) is installed in the bottom of mounting cavity (5) and is drivingly connected with driving rod (61).

4. The energy-saving tenuissimus slice processing drying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The supporting rod (4) passes through the step hole (41) being arranged between drying chamber (2) and mounting cavity (5), and the step of step hole (41) is provided with supporting spring (42) being sleeved on supporting rod (4), and the upper end of supporting spring (42) is supported on the bottom of limiting sheet (43) being arranged on supporting rod (4).

5. The energy efficient drying device for processing of ginseng slices as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The end of metal mesh frame (3) is hinged with mesh cover (33) covering the top of metal mesh frame (3).

6. The energy efficient drying device for processing of ginseng slices as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The door plate (21) covering the opening of drying chamber (2) is installed in the front opening of drying chamber (2).

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