Traditional Chinese medicine drying device
By combining a dual-channel hot air box with a rotating conveyor belt structure, the problems of uneven hot air distribution and a single material fixing method in traditional Chinese medicine drying devices are solved, achieving efficient and uniform drying of traditional Chinese medicine materials and improving the drying effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing Chinese medicine drying equipment suffers from problems such as uneven hot air distribution, low drying efficiency, and a single method of material fixation. This is especially true when processing irregularly shaped Chinese medicine materials or those requiring heating from multiple sides, resulting in poor drying effects.
The design combines a dual-channel hot air box with a rotating conveyor belt. The dual-channel hot air box provides a uniform hot air source, and the clamping structure on the conveyor belt allows the Chinese medicine materials to continuously change their heating angle during the conveying process, ensuring that each surface is heated evenly.
This method achieves efficient and uniform drying of Chinese medicinal materials, avoiding the problem of poor drying effect caused by uneven heating, and significantly improving drying efficiency and quality.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model provides a drying device belongs to traditional chinese medicine processing technical field, especially relates to a traditional chinese medicine drying device. BACKGROUND
[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine drying device is a kind of equipment for removing moisture, improving preservability and drug efficacy in traditional Chinese medicine processing. Its main function is to remove moisture in traditional Chinese medicine materials evenly through hot air or other drying methods, to ensure stable medicinal material quality. Traditional traditional Chinese medicine drying device usually adopts the combination structure of hot air box and conveying belt, and the hot air box provides hot air source, and the conveying belt is responsible for conveying traditional Chinese medicine materials. However, the existing device has obvious shortcomings in drying efficiency and uniformity, especially when processing irregular-shaped or multi-surface heated traditional Chinese medicine materials, the drying effect is poor due to uneven distribution of hot air or single material fixing method.
[0003] The basic structure of the existing traditional Chinese medicine drying device usually includes single air duct hot air box and fixed conveying belt. The hot air box sends hot air to the conveying belt through a single air duct, but this design is difficult to achieve uniform distribution of hot air, especially in the case of long conveying belt or large material accumulation, local uneven heating problem is easy to occur. In addition, the traditional conveying belt is usually designed as fixed type, which cannot rotate or change the angle of traditional Chinese medicine materials during drying process, resulting in uneven heating of material surface and affecting drying effect. Although some devices use clamping structure to fix traditional Chinese medicine materials, the clamping method is single, and the multi-surface heating of materials cannot be realized. These shortcomings limit the application effect of the existing device in traditional Chinese medicine drying, and it is urgent to improve through technical innovation. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] In order to make up for the shortcomings of the prior art, the present application provides a traditional Chinese medicine drying device to solve the problems of uneven hot air distribution, low drying efficiency and single material fixing method in the prior art.
[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a traditional Chinese medicine drying device, comprising a hot air box with double air ducts, one side of the hot air box is connected with a conveying belt structure through an external frame, the conveying belt structure comprises a pair of symmetrically distributed transmission belts, a clamping structure between the transmission belts;
[0006] The inner side of the transmission belt is integrally connected with a gear belt, and the transmission belt support is provided with a gear plate corresponding to the gear belt; the end of the transmission belt away from the hot air box is provided with a driving device fixedly connected with the external frame.
[0007] Preferably, the clamping structure comprises a pair of clamping plates movably connected by a rotating shaft structure, the clamping plates are provided with clamping nets inside, and the two ends of any clamping plate are fixedly connected with fixed shafts inserted into the transmission belt.
[0008] Preferably, connecting shafts are arranged between the gear plates and fixedly connected with the gear plates, the connecting shafts close to the driving device are mechanically connected with the driving shaft of the driving device, and the transmission belts away from the gear plates are provided with limiting plates fixedly connected with the connecting shafts.
[0009] The limiting plates and the gear plates ensure stable operation of the gear belts.
[0010] Preferably, the outer frame is movably connected with the connecting shafts and supports the transmission belt structure, the outer frame comprises beam rods located on both sides of the transmission belt structure and support legs mechanically connected with the beam rods perpendicularly, and the support legs are combined by telescopic support rods and shock-absorbing foot pads.
[0011] Preferably, the clamping plates are provided with corresponding buckle locking structures on sides away from the rotating shaft structure.
[0012] The one or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:
[0013] The traditional drying method is improved, and the drying device for traditional Chinese medicine is provided, which can realize efficient and uniform drying of traditional Chinese medicine materials.
[0014] Other advantages, objects and features of the present application will be clarified in the following description, and will be apparent to those skilled in the art to some extent, or can be taught from the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the drying device for traditional Chinese medicine.
[0016] Figure 2The utility model discloses a cross section view of a traditional Chinese medicine drying device.
[0017] Figure 3 The utility model discloses an explosion decomposition drawing of a traditional Chinese medicine drying device.
[0018] Figure 4 The utility model discloses a clamping structure schematic drawing of a traditional Chinese medicine drying device.
[0019] As shown in the figure:
[0020] 1, hot -blast box;
[0021] 11, external frame;12, driving device;13, connecting shaft;14, limiting plate;15, crossbeam rod;16, support foot;
[0022] 2, conveyer belt structure;
[0023] 21, transmission belt;22, clamping structure;23, gear belt;24, gear plate;25, clamping plate;26, clamping net;27, fixed shaft;28, buckle locking structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the utility model.
[0025] It should be noted that the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation.
[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the utility model belongs; the terms used in the specification of the utility model are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the utility model; the term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.
[0027] As Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a traditional Chinese medicine drying device, its core structure is double air duct hot air box 1, through the external frame 11 connecting the conveyor belt structure 2. Conveyor belt structure 2 by a pair of symmetric distribution of the transmission belt 21 and clamping structure 22 is composed of, clamping structure 22 through the shaft connecting the clamping plate 25 and clamping net 26 fixed traditional Chinese medicine materials. Transmission belt 21 inside is provided with an integrated gear belt 23, with gear plate 24 meshing transmission, gear plate 24 through the connecting shaft 13 and driving device 12 mechanical connection, ensure the stable operation of the gear belt. External frame 11 is composed of beam 15 and support foot 16, support foot 16 with telescopic support rod and shock absorbing foot pad design, provide stable support. Clamping plate 25 away from the shaft side is provided with buckle locking structure 28, convenient for fixing and disassembling traditional Chinese medicine materials. The device through the double air duct hot air box and the cooperation of the conveyor belt structure, realize the efficient drying of traditional Chinese medicine.
[0028] In this embodiment, double air duct hot air box 1 and conveyor belt structure 2 work together, through the support and connection of external frame 11, ensure the stability and operation efficiency of the whole device. The gear belt 23 inside the transmission belt 21 meshes with the gear plate 24, which is driven to rotate by the driving device 12 through the connecting shaft 13, realizing the continuous and stable operation of the transmission belt 21. The clamping plate 25 in the clamping structure 22 is connected by a shaft, and the inside is provided with a clamping net 26, which ensures the stability of the traditional Chinese medicine materials during conveying. The fixed shaft 27 at both ends of the clamping plate 25 is inserted into the inside of the transmission belt 21, further enhancing the stability of the clamping structure. The design of buckle locking structure 28 makes the fixing and disassembly of traditional Chinese medicine materials more convenient.
[0029] The design of double air duct hot air box 1 ensures the uniform distribution of hot air, covering the whole conveyor belt structure 2, so that the traditional Chinese medicine materials are evenly heated during conveying. The rotation design of the conveyor belt structure 2, combined with the self-rotation function of the clamping structure 22, makes the traditional Chinese medicine materials change the heating angle during drying, ensuring that each surface can be fully heated. The combination design of the beam 15 and the support foot 16 of the external frame 11, especially the telescopic support rod and the shock absorbing foot pad of the support foot 16, provides stable support, reduces the vibration of the device during operation, and prolongs the service life of the device.
[0030] The device solves the problems of uneven hot air distribution and low drying efficiency in the prior art by combining double air duct hot air box 1 with rotating conveyor belt structure 2. The cooperation of the self-rotation design of the clamping structure 22 not only improves the uniformity of drying, but also simplifies the operation process and improves the user experience. The overall design improves the efficiency and quality of traditional Chinese medicine drying, providing an efficient and stable drying solution for the traditional Chinese medicine processing industry.
[0031] As Figure 3 and Figure 4The innovation of the traditional Chinese medicine drying device is the cooperative design of the gear transmission system and the clamping structure. The gear belt 23 on the inner side of the transmission belt 21 is engaged with the gear plate 24, the gear plate 24 is connected with the driving device 12 through the connecting shaft 13, which ensures the stable operation of the gear belt 23, and at the same time the connecting shaft 13 fixes the limiting plate 14, which further enhances the stability of transmission. The clamping structure 22 is composed of a pair of clamping plates 25 connected movably, and the inside is provided with a clamping net 26. The clamping plates 25 are inserted into the inside of the transmission belt 21 through the fixed shaft 27 at both ends, which ensures that the traditional Chinese medicine materials do not displace during the conveying process. The external frame 11 adopts the combined design of beam rod 15 and supporting leg 16, and the shock-absorbing foot pad of supporting leg 16 effectively reduces the influence of vibration on the device. The buckle locking structure 28 of clamping plate 25 is designed, which simplifies the fixing and dismounting process of traditional Chinese medicine materials, and improves the practicality and operation convenience of the device.
[0032] In this embodiment, the structure and parameters of each structure are as follows:
[0033] 1. Gear transmission system: the gear belt 23 adopts an industrial standard gear belt with a module of 2mm and a tooth number of 40, which is engaged with the gear plate 24. The gear plate 24 is made of 45# steel material, and the module matches the gear belt. The connecting shaft 13 is a 45# steel shaft with a diameter of 20mm, which is mechanically connected with the driving device 12 such as a 500W direct current motor through a shaft coupling, to ensure the transmission efficiency. The limiting plate 14 is an aluminum alloy plate with a thickness of 5mm, which is fixed on the connecting shaft 13 to prevent the gear belt 23 from deviating.
[0034] 2. Clamping structure 22: the clamping plate 25 is an ABS plastic plate with a thickness of 10mm and a size of 200mmx150mm, which is movably connected through a rotating shaft with a diameter of 8mm. The clamping net 26 is made of 304 stainless steel material with a hole diameter of 2mm, and the mesh size matches the clamping plate 25. The fixed shaft 27 is a stainless steel shaft with a diameter of 6mm and a length of 50mm, which is inserted into the reserved hole in the inside of the transmission belt 21 to ensure the stability of the clamping structure.
[0035] 3. External frame 11: the beam rod 15 adopts square steel with a size of 40mmx40mm, and the length is customized according to the size of the device. The supporting leg 16 is composed of a telescopic stainless steel supporting rod with a diameter of 30mm and a rubber shock-absorbing foot pad with a thickness of 10mm. The height adjustment range is 100mm-150mm, which ensures that the device remains horizontal on uneven ground.
[0036] 4. Clamping plate locking structure: the buckle locking structure 28 is made of nylon material with a locking force of 50N-100N, which can withstand the weight of traditional Chinese medicine materials not exceeding 5kg, to ensure the reliability of fixation.
[0037] 5. Hot air box 1: double air duct design, each air duct is equipped with 1 750W centrifugal fan, air volume is 500m³ / h, air duct outlet size is 100mm*50mm, ensure that hot air is evenly distributed.
[0038] 6. Transmission belt 21: PVC material is used, thickness is 3mm, width is 200mm, surface is provided with anti-skid lines, is integrally formed with gear belt 23, ensure transmission stability.
[0039] Through the above parameter design, the device is stable in transmission, reliable in clamping and uniform in hot air distribution when running, can realize uniform heating of traditional Chinese medicine materials at multiple angles, simultaneously simplifies operation process, adapts to drying needs of traditional Chinese medicine materials of different specifications, and the material used in the above device is food grade.
[0040] Based on the above embodiment, in one or more feasible embodiments, the traditional Chinese medicine drying device provided by the utility model is optimized and improved on the basis of the prior art, combines the existing hot air drying technology and the transmission belt transmission technology, simultaneously introduces the innovative gear transmission system and the clamping structure design, and forms a complete use scheme. The following is the installation mode of the device, the use mode of the existing device involved and the specific operation steps in the running process:
[0041] Installation mode
[0042] 1. External frame 11 installation: place the external frame 11 on the flat ground, adjust the height of the device through the telescopic support rod adjusting device of the support leg 16, ensure that the device is horizontal. The shock-absorbing foot pad of the support leg 16 can effectively reduce the vibration in the running process.
[0043] 2. Hot air box 1 installation: fix the double air duct hot air box 1 on one side of the external frame 11, ensure that the two air duct outlets of the hot air box are aligned above the transmission belt structure 2.
[0044] 3. Transmission belt structure 2 installation: symmetrically install a pair of transmission belts 21 on the external frame 11, ensure that the gear belts 23 inside the transmission belts 21 are engaged with the gear plates 24. The gear plate 24 is connected with the driving device 12 through the connecting shaft 13, and the driving device 12 is fixed on the external frame 11.
[0045] 4. Clamping structure 22 installation: the clamping plate 25 of the clamping structure 22 is connected through the rotating shaft, and the clamping net 26 is fixed inside the clamping plate 25. The fixed shaft 27 at both ends of the clamping plate 25 is inserted into the reserved hole position inside the transmission belt 21, to ensure that the clamping structure is stable.
[0046] 5. Driving device 12 installation: the driving device 12 adopts a 500W direct current motor, which is mechanically connected with the connecting shaft 13 through a shaft coupling, to ensure stable transmission.
[0047] Usage of the existing device
[0048] 1. Hot air box 1: The hot air box adopts the existing centrifugal fan technology, and each air duct is equipped with a 750W centrifugal fan with an air volume of 500m³ / h, ensuring uniform distribution of hot air. The installation position of the hot air box needs to be adjusted according to the height of the conveying belt structure 2 to ensure that the hot air can cover the entire drying area.
[0049] 2. Drive device 12: The drive device 12 adopts the existing DC motor technology, and the rotation speed of the transmission belt 21 is controlled by adjusting the motor speed. The installation of the motor needs to ensure close meshing with the gear plate 24 to avoid slipping during transmission.
[0050] 3. Clamping net 26: The clamping net 26 is made of 304 stainless steel with a pore size of 2mm, ensuring good ventilation of traditional Chinese medicine materials during clamping and preventing material from falling. The installation of the clamping net needs to be closely attached to the clamping plate 25 to ensure reliable fixation.
[0051] In use, first, place the traditional Chinese medicine drying device on a flat ground, adjust the horizontal state of the device through the support feet 16 of the external frame 11 to ensure stable operation of the device. Then, place the traditional Chinese medicine materials to be dried on the clamping net 26 of the clamping structure 22, and fix the clamping plate 25 through the buckle locking structure 28 to ensure that the materials do not shift during transmission. Start the drive device 12, and drive the transmission belt 21 and the clamping structure 22 to rotate synchronously through the meshing transmission of the gear belt 23 and the gear plate 24. At the same time, start the double air duct hot air box 1, and evenly output hot air through the two air ducts to cover the traditional Chinese medicine materials on the conveying belt structure 2. During the rotation of the conveying belt 21, the clamping structure 22 rotates through the clamping plate 25 connected by the shaft, so that each surface of the traditional Chinese medicine materials can be uniformly heated. The double air duct design of the hot air box ensures uniform distribution of hot air, avoiding the problem of local overheating or uneven drying. During drying, the rotation speed of the drive device 12 and the air volume of the hot air box 1 can be adjusted according to the moisture and drying requirements of the materials to optimize the drying effect. After drying is completed, turn off the drive device 12 and the hot air box 1, loosen the clamping plate 25 through the buckle locking structure 28, take out the dried traditional Chinese medicine materials, and clean the surface of the device and the clamping net 26 to prepare for the next use. The whole process is simple to operate, has high drying efficiency, and significantly improves the drying quality of traditional Chinese medicine materials.
[0052] Although the utility model has been disclosed as above with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the utility model, and anyone skilled in the art can make various modifications and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, therefore the protection scope of the utility model should be defined by the claims.
Claims
1. A traditional Chinese medicine drying device, comprising a double-air-duct hot air oven (1), characterized in that: One side of the hot air box (1) is connected with a conveying belt structure (2) through an external frame (11), the conveying belt structure (2) comprises a pair of symmetrically distributed transmission belts (21), a clamping structure (22) between the transmission belts (21); The inner side of the transmission belt (21) is integrally connected with a gear belt (23), and the transmission belt (21) support is provided with a gear plate (24) corresponding to the gear belt (23); the end of the transmission belt (21) away from the hot air box (1) is provided with a driving device (12) fixedly connected with the external frame (11).
2. The traditional Chinese medicine drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping structure (22) comprises a pair of clamping plates (25) movably connected through a rotating shaft structure, the clamping plate (25) is provided with a clamping net (26) inside, and the both ends of any clamping plate (25) are fixedly connected with a fixed shaft (27) inserted into the transmission belt (21).
3. The traditional Chinese medicine drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gear plate (24) is provided with a connecting shaft (13) fixedly connected with itself between the gear plates (24), and the connecting shaft (13) close to the driving device (12) is mechanically connected with the driving shaft of the driving device (12); the side of the transmission belt (21) away from the gear plate (24) is provided with a limiting plate (14) fixedly connected with the connecting shaft (13).
4. The traditional Chinese medicine drying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The external frame (11) and the connecting shaft (13) are movably connected and support the conveying belt structure (2), the external frame (11) comprises a cross beam (15) located on both sides of the conveying belt structure (2) and a support leg (16) mechanically connected with the cross beam (15) vertically; the support leg (16) is a combination of an extendable support rod and a shock-absorbing foot pad.
5. The traditional Chinese medicine drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side of the clamping plate (25) away from the rotating shaft structure is provided with a buckle locking structure (28) corresponding to each other.