Traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece cleaning device
By designing a Chinese herbal medicine cleaning device with stirring blades and spray pipes, the problem of incomplete cleaning caused by sewage retention was solved, achieving a highly efficient cleaning effect for Chinese herbal medicines and ensuring the stability of the equipment and the service life of the motor.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing Chinese herbal medicine cleaning devices cannot discharge wastewater in a timely manner during the cleaning process, resulting in poor cleaning effect and easy residue of dirt, dust and other impurities on the surface of Chinese herbal medicine pieces.
A traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece cleaning device was designed. It adopts a cylindrical cleaning drum with stirring blades and spray pipes inside. It is driven by a rotating shaft and a reduction motor. Combined with a support follower wheel to ensure the stability of the drum, the spray pipe nozzles spray water for cleaning, and the sewage is discharged through the drain hole. The sewage flows out continuously during the cleaning process.
It achieves efficient cleaning of Chinese herbal medicine slices, effectively removes dirt, significantly improves cleaning effect, avoids the impact of sewage on motor, and ensures equipment life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning device technology, and in particular to a cleaning device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction pieces refer to processed medicinal herbs with specific functions and indications, primarily used for TCM treatment and health maintenance. Based on their different medicinal properties, meridian tropism, and efficacy, they can regulate the body's yin-yang balance, improve organ function, enhance immunity, and alleviate symptoms.
[0003] Traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces have diverse functions, commonly including clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, replenishing qi and nourishing blood, and strengthening the spleen and promoting digestion. Different decoction pieces target different diseases and symptoms, such as colds, indigestion, and irregular menstruation, and can achieve therapeutic effects by regulating the body.
[0004] Most Chinese medicinal materials are plants, which often contain impurities such as soil and dust after being cut. They usually need to be cleaned before processing. Most existing cleaning devices place the herbs in a cleaning tank and stir them. However, the wastewater cannot be discharged in time during the cleaning process, resulting in poor cleaning effect of Chinese medicinal materials and leaving a small amount of soil and dust on the surface of the herbs. Utility Model Content
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece cleaning device, which is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece cleaning device includes a frame, on which a cleaning device is mounted. The cleaning device is covered by an outer casing. The cleaning device includes a cleaning drum, which is cylindrical. Inside the cleaning drum are several rows of linearly arranged, arc-shaped stirring blades. Each stirring blade is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cleaning drum. The wall of the cleaning drum has several drain holes. A gear ring is located in the middle of the outer wall of the cleaning drum. A fixing ring is located at the front and rear of the outer wall of the cleaning drum. The top two sides of the gear ring mesh with a gear, which is symmetrically arranged. The gears are connected to a rotating shaft. One end of the rotating shaft is connected to the output end of a geared motor, and the other end of the rotating shaft is connected to a bearing, which is connected to a bearing housing.
[0007] Each of the fixed rings has a supporting follower wheel on its lower left and right sides. The fixed ring is tangent to the supporting follower wheel. The two supporting follower wheels tangent to the same fixed ring are symmetrically arranged. The supporting follower wheel is connected to a rotating shaft. The two ends of the rotating shaft are connected to a bearing and a bearing seat. The bearing seat is fixedly connected to a fixed block. The fixed block is fixedly connected to the top of the frame.
[0008] The outer cover has a connecting lug at the middle of each of its front and rear ends, and a spray pipe is provided between the two connecting lugs. The spray pipe is placed inside the cleaning drum, and several nozzles are arranged in a linear array on the spray pipe. The nozzles of the nozzles are installed facing the bottom of the cleaning drum.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the outer cover is fixedly connected to the top of the frame.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the bearing housing is fixedly connected to the top of the outer casing.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the geared motor is fixedly connected to the top of the outer casing via a motor mount.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the cleaning roller has a feed inlet at the front end and a discharge outlet at the rear end.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment, a removable protective plate is installed at the discharge port of the cleaning drum.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When using the Chinese herbal medicine cleaning device of this utility model, the sliced Chinese herbal medicine is put into the cleaning drum through the feed port. The nozzle of the spray pipe continuously sprays water to clean the sliced Chinese herbal medicine. The setting of the supporting follower wheel can ensure the stability of the rotation of the cleaning drum and also has the function of supporting the cleaning drum. As the cleaning drum rotates, coupled with the tumbling of the stirring blades and the continuous spraying of the spray pipe nozzle, the dust and other dirt attached to the Chinese herbal medicine slices can be cleaned off. The cleaned dirt is discharged with the sewage from the drain hole. The drain hole has a small diameter, so the sliced Chinese herbal medicine will not leak out of the drain hole.
[0015] By placing the geared motor at the top of the cleaning drum, it is possible to minimize the risk of wastewater from the drain hole flowing onto the geared motor, thus preventing it from affecting its use and lifespan.
[0016] It can continuously clean sheet-like Chinese medicinal herbs using flowing water. During the cleaning process, wastewater is continuously discharged, while clean water continuously flows out from the spray pipes, greatly improving the cleaning effect. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention without the outer cover. Figure 1 ;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention without the outer cover. Figure 2 ;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the left-side structure of this utility model without the outer cover;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model without the outer cover;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the spray pipe of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side structure of the spray pipe of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:
[0026] A traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece cleaning device includes a frame 1, a cleaning device 2 mounted on the frame 1, an outer cover 3 on the outside of the cleaning device 2, and a cleaning drum 21. The cleaning drum 21 is cylindrical, and has several rows of linearly arranged stirring blades 22 inside. The stirring blades 22 are arc-shaped, and each stirring blade 22 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cleaning drum 21. The wall of the cleaning drum 21 has several drain holes 211. A toothed ring 23 is provided in the middle of the outer wall of the cleaning drum 21. A fixing ring 24 is provided at the front and rear of the outer wall of the cleaning drum 21. The top two sides of the toothed ring 23 are respectively meshed with a gear 25. The two gears 25 are symmetrically arranged and connected to a rotating shaft 26. One end of the rotating shaft 26 is connected to the output end of a reduction motor 27, and the other end of the rotating shaft 26 is connected to a bearing 28, which is connected to a bearing seat 29.
[0027] Each of the fixed rings 24 has a supporting follower wheel 4 on its lower left and right sides. The fixed ring 24 is tangent to the supporting follower wheel 4. The two supporting follower wheels 4 tangent to the same fixed ring 24 are symmetrically arranged. The supporting follower wheel 4 is connected to a rotating shaft 5. The two ends of the rotating shaft 5 are connected to a bearing 51 and a bearing seat 52. The bearing seat 52 is fixedly connected to a fixed block 53. The fixed block 53 is fixedly connected to the top of the frame 1.
[0028] The outer cover 3 has a connecting lug 31 at the middle of each of its front and rear ends. A spray pipe 6 is provided between the two connecting lugs 31. The spray pipe 6 is placed inside the cleaning drum 21. Several nozzles 61 are arranged in a linear array on the spray pipe 6. The nozzles 62 of the nozzles 61 are installed facing the bottom of the cleaning drum 21. The spray pipe 6 is connected to a water source pipe during use.
[0029] Furthermore, the bottom of the outer cover 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the frame 1.
[0030] Furthermore, the bearing seat 29 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer cover 3.
[0031] Furthermore, the geared motor 27 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer cover 3 via the motor mount 7.
[0032] Furthermore, the front end of the cleaning roller 21 is provided with a feed inlet 9 and the rear end is provided with a discharge outlet 10.
[0033] Furthermore, a removable guard plate 8 is installed at the discharge port 10 of the cleaning roller 21.
[0034] When using this Chinese herbal medicine cleaning device, sliced Chinese herbal medicine is fed into the cleaning drum 21 through the feed inlet 9. The nozzles 61 of the spray pipe 6 continuously spray water to clean the sliced Chinese herbal medicine. The reduction motor 27 works, driving the gear 25 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 25 drives the meshing gear ring 23 to rotate, thereby rotating the cleaning drum 21. The setting of the support follower wheel 4 can ensure the stability of the rotation of the cleaning drum 21 and also has the function of supporting the cleaning drum 21. As the cleaning drum 21 rotates, coupled with the tumbling of the stirring blades 22 and the continuous spraying of the nozzles 61 of the spray pipe 6, the dust and other dirt attached to the Chinese herbal medicine slices can be cleaned off. The cleaned dirt is discharged with the sewage from the drain hole 211. The drain hole 211 has a small diameter, so the sliced Chinese herbal medicine will not leak out of the drain hole 211.
[0035] The discharged wastewater will fall into the water collection tank below the frame 1. This utility model places the geared motor 27 on the top of the cleaning drum 21, which can minimize the flow of wastewater discharged from the drain hole 211 onto the geared motor 27, thus avoiding its use and lifespan.
[0036] After cleaning is completed, open the guard plate 8 at the discharge port 10, the cleaning drum 21 rotates, and under the action of the stirring blades 22, the cleaned Chinese herbal medicine pieces are discharged from the discharge port 10.
[0037] This invention enables the continuous washing of sheet-like Chinese medicinal herbs using flowing water. During the washing process, wastewater is continuously discharged, while clean water continuously flows out from the spray pipe 6. This significantly improves the washing effect.
[0038] The specific implementation of this utility model has been described in detail above, but it is only an example. This utility model is not limited to the specific implementation cases described above, and equivalent modifications to this utility model are also within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A device for cleaning traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, characterized in that, The device includes a frame (1), on which a cleaning device (2) is mounted. The cleaning device (2) has an outer cover (3). The cleaning device (2) includes a cleaning drum (21), which is cylindrical. Inside the cleaning drum (21) are several rows of linearly arranged stirring blades (22), which are arc-shaped. Each stirring blade (22) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cleaning drum (21). The wall of the cleaning drum (21) has several drain holes (211). The cleaning drum (21) has a toothed ring (23) in the middle of its outer wall. The front and rear of the outer wall of the cleaning drum (21) each have a fixed ring (24). The top two sides of the toothed ring (23) are respectively meshed with a gear (25). The two gears (25) are symmetrically arranged. The gears (25) are connected to a rotating shaft (26). One end of the rotating shaft (26) is connected to the output end of the geared motor (27). The other end of the rotating shaft (26) is connected to a bearing (28). The bearing (28) is connected to a bearing seat (29). Each of the fixed rings (24) has a supporting follower wheel (4) on the lower left and right sides. The fixed ring (24) is tangent to the supporting follower wheel (4). The two supporting follower wheels (4) tangent to the same fixed ring (24) are symmetrically arranged. The supporting follower wheel (4) is connected to the rotating shaft (5). The two ends of the rotating shaft (5) are connected to the bearing (51) and the bearing seat (52). The bearing seat (52) is fixedly connected to a fixed block (53). The fixed block (53) is fixedly connected to the top of the frame (1). The outer cover (3) has a connecting ear (31) at the middle of each of its front and rear ends. A spray pipe (6) is provided between the two connecting ears (31). The spray pipe (6) is placed inside the cleaning drum (21). Several nozzles (61) are arranged in a linear array on the spray pipe (6). The nozzles (62) of the nozzles (61) are installed facing the bottom of the cleaning drum (21).
2. The herbal medicine cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the outer cover (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the frame (1).
3. The herbal medicine cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bearing housing (29) is fixedly connected to the top of the outer cover (3).
4. The herbal medicine cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The geared motor (27) is fixedly connected to the top of the outer cover (3) via the motor mount (7).
5. The herbal medicine cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the cleaning roller (21) is provided with a feed inlet (9) and the rear end is provided with a discharge outlet (10).
6. The herbal medicine cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The discharge port of the cleaning drum (21) is equipped with a removable guard plate (8).