Cleaning and drying rack for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces
By designing an expandable drying rack for Chinese herbal medicine slices, the problems of low space utilization and poor ventilation of traditional drying racks have been solved, achieving flexible adjustment of the drying area and rapid drying effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
AI Technical Summary
Traditional Chinese medicine drying racks have low space utilization and poor ventilation, and cannot be adjusted according to changes in the amount of herbs being dried, thus affecting the drying effect.
An expandable drying rack for washing and drying Chinese medicinal herbs was designed. The rack improves space utilization and ventilation by sliding and expanding the drying rack and adding ventilation holes. The sliding rack and casters facilitate movement and fixation, and the limiting plate prevents the Chinese medicinal herbs from slipping off.
It allows for expansion of the drying area as needed, improving space utilization, and ensures rapid drying of Chinese herbal medicine slices through ventilation holes, preventing them from getting damp.
Smart Images
Figure CN224004099U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drying Chinese medicinal herbs, and in particular to a rack for washing and drying Chinese medicinal herbs. Background Technology
[0002] In the production of Chinese medicinal herbs, washing and drying are crucial steps. After washing, the herbs need to be thoroughly dried to ensure their dryness and quality. Traditional drying methods typically involve laying the herbs flat on the ground or on simple drying racks, but this method has the following drawbacks:
[0003] Low space utilization: Traditional drying racks are usually fixed structures and cannot be adjusted according to changes in the amount of drying, resulting in low space utilization, especially when the amount of drying is large, it is impossible to effectively expand the drying area.
[0004] Poor ventilation: Traditional drying racks have poor air permeability, which makes Chinese herbal medicine slices prone to getting damp during the drying process, affecting the drying effect.
[0005] Based on this, we propose a rack for washing and drying Chinese herbal medicine slices. Utility Model Content
[0006] To address the technical problems of low space utilization and poor ventilation, this utility model provides a rack for washing and drying Chinese herbal medicine slices.
[0007] This utility model is achieved by the following technical solution: a Chinese herbal medicine decoction piece washing and drying rack, including a drying rack whole, the drying rack whole including an extension mechanism and a drying board, the drying board is rectangular, the drying board is provided with multiple layers, a limit plate is installed on the top edge of the drying board, and the bottom end of the drying board of the lowest layer of the drying rack whole is supported by a support frame.
[0008] There are at least three sets of drying boards, and multiple sets of drying boards are installed together in an up-down arrangement. The limiting plates on the drying boards are connected to each other by moving blocks.
[0009] The extension mechanism includes an extension drying rack, which is rectangular in shape and has ventilation holes that penetrate through it on its surface.
[0010] The sliding rack is I-shaped, with a sliding groove inside the drying board. The sliding rack is engaged inside the sliding groove and slides.
[0011] The extended drying rack has sliding frames installed on both sides of its panel. These frames slide within sliding grooves. Two sets of extended drying racks are installed, one above the other. A slide rail is installed on the bottom of the extended drying rack, and the two sets of racks are inserted into the storage slot. Casters are installed at the bottom of the support frame; these casters are lockable, allowing for the overall movement and fixation of the drying rack.
[0012] When additional drying area is needed, users can slide the extension drying rack. The sliding mechanism on the edge of the extension rack slides within a groove, pulling the extension rack out of the main drying rack. The extension rack's stability during sliding is ensured by the cooperation of the sliding rails and storage slots.
[0013] As a further optimization of this utility model, it should be noted that expanding the ventilation holes on the surface of the drying rack can effectively improve the ventilation effect and ensure that the Chinese herbal medicine slices dry quickly during the drying process.
[0014] As a further optimization of this utility model, the limiting plate is fixedly connected to the drying plate by bolts to ensure that the Chinese herbal medicine slices will not slip off the drying rack during the drying process.
[0015] As a further optimization of this utility model, a movable block is connected to the bottom of the drying board, and the movable block is slidably connected to the movable plate. The movable plate is installed on the top of the limiting plate. Each group of drying boards can be moved between the movable blocks, and the movable blocks can slide on the movable plate to adjust the relative position between each group of drying boards, so that all drying boards can be exposed to sunlight.
[0016] As a further optimization of this utility model, the bottom of the drying rack is supported by a support frame, and the bottom of the support frame is equipped with casters, which allow the user to easily move the drying rack. The casters are lockable to ensure that the drying rack will not move arbitrarily when it is in a fixed position.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0018] 1. This utility model uses a sliding extension drying rack. The sliding frame on the edge of the extension drying rack slides in the sliding groove, thereby pulling the extension drying rack out from the whole drying rack, thus expanding the extension drying rack, increasing the number of drying boards, and improving space utilization.
[0019] 2. This utility model can effectively improve ventilation by expanding the air holes on the surface of the drying rack, ensuring that the Chinese herbal medicine slices dry quickly during the drying process.
[0020] 3. The drying boards of this utility model can be moved between each group by a movable block. The movable block slides on the movable board, which can adjust the relative position between each group of drying boards, so that all drying boards can be exposed to sunlight. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle section of the structure;
[0023] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the middle and back structure;
[0024] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of region A in the middle;
[0025] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of region B in the middle.
[0026] Explanation of key symbols:
[0027] 1. Drying rack assembly; 2. Drying board; 3. Limiting plate; 4. Moving block; 5. Moving plate; 6. Extension mechanism; 61. Extended drying rack; 62. Ventilation hole; 63. Sliding rack; 64. Sliding groove; 65. Slide rail; 66. Storage slot; 7. Support frame; 8. Casters. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.
[0029] Example 1:
[0030] Please combine Figures 1-5 This embodiment proposes a drying rack assembly 1, which includes an extension mechanism 6 and a drying board 2. The drying board 2 is rectangular, and a limiting plate 3 is installed at the top edge of the drying board 2. The drying board 2 has multiple layers, and the bottom of the lowest drying board 2 of the drying rack assembly 1 is supported by a support frame 7.
[0031] Furthermore, at least three sets of drying racks 2 are provided, with multiple sets of drying racks 2 installed together in an up-down arrangement. The limiting plates 3 on the drying racks 2 are connected to the moving plates 5 via moving blocks 4. The limiting plates 3 are fixedly connected to the drying racks 2 with bolts to ensure that the Chinese herbal medicine slices will not slip off the drying racks during the drying process.
[0032] Among them, the extension mechanism 6 includes an extension drying rack 61, which is rectangular in shape. The surface of the extension drying rack 61 is provided with ventilation holes 62 that penetrate the extension drying rack 61. The extension drying racks 61 on both sides of the same drying board 2 are staggered vertically.
[0033] It should be noted that the ventilation holes 62 on the surface of the extended drying rack 61 can effectively improve ventilation and ensure that the Chinese herbal medicine slices dry quickly during the drying process.
[0034] It should be noted that the sliding frame 63 is I-shaped, and the sliding groove 64 has an I-shaped opening. The sliding groove 64 is opened inside the drying board 2, and the sliding frame 63 is engaged inside the sliding groove 64 to slide.
[0035] The extended drying rack 61 has sliding frames 63 installed on both sides of the board edge. The sliding frames 63 slide inside the sliding groove 64. The extended drying rack 61 has two sets installed vertically. The bottom surface of the extended drying rack 61 is equipped with a slide rail 65. The two sets of extended drying racks 61 are inserted into the inside of the storage groove 66.
[0036] Specifically, when it is necessary to increase the drying area, the user can slide the extended drying rack 61. The sliding bracket 63 on the edge of the extended drying rack 61 slides within the sliding groove 64, thereby pulling the extended drying rack 61 out of the drying rack assembly 1. The extended drying rack 61 is kept stable during sliding by the cooperation of the slide rail 65 and the storage groove 66.
[0037] Furthermore, a movable block 4 is connected to the bottom of the drying board 2. The movable block 4 is slidably connected to the movable plate 5, which is installed on the top of the limiting plate 3. The drying boards 2 can be moved between each other by the movable block 4. The movable block 4 slides on the movable plate 5, which can adjust the relative position between the drying boards 2 so that all the drying boards 2 can be exposed to sunlight.
[0038] Furthermore, the bottom of the support frame 7 is equipped with casters 8, which can be locked to allow for the movement and fixation of the entire drying rack 1. The bottom of the entire drying rack 1 is supported by the support frame 7, and the bottom of the support frame 7 is equipped with casters 8, allowing users to easily move the drying rack using the casters 8. The casters 8 can be locked to ensure that the drying rack will not move arbitrarily when it is in a fixed position.
[0039] Specific implementation steps of this utility model:
[0040] When the drying area needs to be increased, the user can slide the extended drying rack 61. The sliding bracket 63 on the edge of the extended drying rack 61 slides within the sliding groove 64, thereby pulling the extended drying rack 61 out of the drying rack assembly 1. The extended drying rack 61 is stable during sliding through the cooperation of the slide rail 65 and the storage groove 66. At the same time, the drying boards 2 can be moved between each other by the moving block 4. The moving block 4 slides on the moving plate 5, which can adjust the relative position between the drying boards 2 so that all drying boards 2 can be exposed to sunlight.
[0041] The ventilation holes 62 on the surface of the extended drying rack 61 can effectively improve ventilation and ensure that the Chinese herbal medicine slices dry quickly during the drying process.
[0042] The bottom of the drying rack 1 is supported by a support frame 7, and the bottom of the support frame 7 is equipped with casters 8, which allow users to easily move the drying rack. The casters 8 are lockable to ensure that the drying rack will not move arbitrarily when it is in a fixed position. The limiting plate 3 is fixedly connected to the drying plate 2 with bolts to ensure that the Chinese herbal medicine slices will not slip off the drying rack during the drying process.
[0043] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A rack for washing and drying Chinese medicinal herbs, comprising a drying rack assembly (1), characterized in that, The drying rack assembly (1) includes an extension mechanism (6) and a drying board (2). The drying board (2) is rectangular. A limiting plate (3) is installed on the top edge of the drying board (2). The drying board (2) has multiple layers. The bottom of the drying board (2) of the drying rack assembly (1) is supported by a support frame (7). The extension mechanism (6) includes an extension drying rack (61), which is rectangular in shape and has ventilation holes (62) that penetrate through it. The extended drying rack (61) has sliding frames (63) installed on both sides of the plate. The sliding frames (63) slide inside the sliding groove (64). The extended drying rack (61) has two sets installed vertically. The bottom surface of the extended drying rack (61) is equipped with a slide rail (65). The two sets of extended drying racks (61) are inserted into the storage groove (66).
2. The Chinese herbal medicine decoction piece washing and drying rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding frame (63) is I-shaped, and the sliding groove (64) has an I-shaped opening. The sliding groove (64) is opened inside the drying board (2), and the sliding frame (63) is engaged inside the sliding groove (64) to slide.
3. The Chinese herbal medicine decoction piece washing and drying rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A movable block (4) is connected to the bottom of the drying board (2), and the movable block (4) is slidably connected to the movable plate (5). The movable plate (5) is installed on the top of the limiting plate (3).
4. The Chinese herbal medicine decoction piece washing and drying rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drying board (2) is provided in multiple sets, and the multiple sets of drying boards (2) are installed together in an up-down manner.
5. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece washing and drying rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the support frame (7) is equipped with rollers (8), which can be locked to enable the movement and fixation of the entire drying rack (1).