Gastrodia elata processing and cooking device
By introducing a partition layer, a diversion pipe, and a stirring head into the gastrodia elata processing and cooking device, the problem of uneven cooking of gastrodia elata was solved, achieving uniform cooking and efficient processing of gastrodia elata.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YUNNAN GUOHE PHARM CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the steaming and cooking of Gastrodia elata is uneven. The part near the steam source is prone to overcooking, while the part far from the steam source is difficult to cook thoroughly, which affects processing efficiency and efficacy.
A gastrodia elata processing and cooking device was designed, which includes a steamer, a steaming tray, a top cover and a stirring device. Through the layered design of the partition, the combined use of the diversion pipe and the stirring head, the heat distribution and stirring uniformity are ensured.
This method achieves uniform steaming of Gastrodia elata, improves processing efficiency and quality, and ensures the stability of its medicinal effects.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, specifically relating to a gastrodia elata processing and cooking device. Background Technology
[0002] Gastrodia elata is a perennial herb distributed throughout most parts of China. Its dried tuber, also known as Gastrodia elata, is a commonly used and relatively precious traditional Chinese medicine. Clinically, it is often used for headaches, dizziness, numbness of limbs, infantile convulsions, epilepsy, spasms, tetanus, and other ailments. After harvesting, the rhizome and plant are usually separated. The rhizome is then washed, dried, sliced, and steamed before it can be eaten or used medicinally. Because Gastrodia elata is toxic, it must be steamed or boiled before consumption or medicinal use to remove its toxicity.
[0003] In existing technologies, uneven steaming is a common problem when processing Gastrodia elata. Gastrodia elata near the steam source is prone to overcooking, while Gastrodia elata further away from the steam source is difficult to cook thoroughly. This makes it difficult to control the processing efficiency of Gastrodia elata. Both overcooking and undercooking will affect the efficacy of Gastrodia elata and reduce the quality of the product. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a gastrodia elata processing and cooking device.
[0005] To achieve the above technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A gastrodia elata processing and steaming device includes a steamer, a steaming tray, a top cover, and a stirring device; the upper and lower layers of the steaming tray are fixed by buckles, and several layers of steaming trays are neatly stacked on top of the steamer. The steamer is divided into two layers by a partition. The stirring device is installed in the lower layer inside the steamer and extends into the upper steaming tray.
[0007] Furthermore, the steamer includes a partition, a waterproof pipe, and a heating pipe. The waterproof pipe is positioned above the partition and extends upward to the steaming tray. The heating pipe is installed around the top of the partition.
[0008] Furthermore, the steamer includes a drain pipe, a stabilizing pipe, and a fixing ring. The drain pipe is located above the air hole at the bottom of the steamer. The stabilizing pipe extends upward from the center of the steamer. The fixing ring is located above the outer perimeter of the steamer and engages with the upper buckle for fixation.
[0009] Furthermore, the top cover is installed above the topmost steamer.
[0010] Furthermore, the stirring device includes a motor, a stirring shaft, a drive gear, a connecting stirring shaft, and a stirring head. The motor is installed below the partition of the steam oven. The bottom of the stirring shaft is connected to the power output end of the motor through the drive gear. The stirring shaft extends into the steaming tray through a waterproof pipe and a stabilizing pipe. The stirring head is installed in the steaming tray at the top of the stirring shaft. The connecting stirring shaft is installed at the top of the stirring shaft and extends into the steaming tray above.
[0011] Furthermore, the stirring head is equipped with stirring arms of different lengths that extend radially into the steamer.
[0012] According to the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model adds a stirring device to the traditional steamer and steamer to ensure that the gastrodia elata can be heated evenly and improve the processing efficiency of the gastrodia elata. The diversion pipe in the steamer can make the hot steam evenly distributed in the steamer and ensure that the heat is evenly distributed. At the same time, the stirring head extends into different radial positions in the steamer to make the gastrodia elata evenly stirred and heated. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the gastrodia elata processing and cooking device;
[0014] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a gastrodia elata processing and cooking device;
[0015] 1-Steamer; 11-Baffle; 12-Waterproof pipe; 13-Heating pipe; 2-Steamer drawer; 21-Snap fastener; 22-Drainage pipe; 23-Stabilizing pipe; 24-Fixing ring; 3-Top cover; 4-Stirring device; 41-Motor; 42-Stirring shaft; 43-Drive gear; 44-Continuing stirring shaft; 45-Stirring head; 451-Stirring arm. Detailed Implementation
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0017] See Figure 1-2 A gastrodia elata processing and cooking device includes a steamer 1, a steamer 2, a top cover 3, and a stirring device 4. The steamer 1 serves as the main body of the entire cooking device, providing space for heating and cooking. The steamer 2 is used to place gastrodia elata, and its multi-layer design can improve cooking efficiency and capacity. The top cover 3 is installed above the top steamer 2 to seal the cooking device and maintain internal pressure and temperature. The stirring device 4 is installed in the lower layer inside the steamer 1 to stir the gastrodia elata during cooking, ensuring uniform cooking.
[0018] See Figure 1-2The upper and lower layers of the steaming trays 2 are fixed together by buckles 21. Several layers of steaming trays 2 are neatly stacked above the steamer 1. The steamer 1 is divided into two layers by a partition 11. The stirring device 4 is installed in the lower layer inside the steamer 1 and extends into the upper steaming tray 2. The upper and lower layers of the steaming trays 2 are fixed together by buckles 21 to ensure that the steaming trays 2 remain stable and do not shift during the steaming process. Several layers of steaming trays 2 are neatly stacked above the steamer 1. The multi-layer steaming tray design can improve the steaming efficiency and capacity. The steamer 1 is divided into two layers by a partition 11. The partition 11 divides the internal space of the steamer 1 into upper and lower layers. The upper layer heats water to generate steam, and the lower layer is equipped with the stirring device 4 and other components. The stirring device 4 is installed in the lower layer inside the steamer 1 and extends into the upper steaming tray 2. The stirring device extends into the steaming tray 2 through a stirring shaft 42 and a stirring head 45 to ensure that the gastrodia elata is heated evenly during the steaming process.
[0019] See Figure 1-2 The steamer 1 includes a partition 11, a waterproof pipe 12, and a heating pipe 13. The waterproof pipe 12 is located above the partition 11 and extends upward to the steaming tray 2. The heating pipe 13 is installed around the partition 11. The partition 11 divides the internal space of the steamer 1 into upper and lower layers. The upper layer heats water to generate steam, and the lower layer is equipped with a stirring device 4 and other components. The waterproof pipe 12 is located above the partition 11 and extends upward to the steaming tray to prevent water from entering the lower layer and to prevent boiling water from affecting the rotation of the stirring shaft 42. The heating pipe 13 is installed around the partition to provide heat so that steam is generated inside the steamer 1 for steaming.
[0020] See Figure 1-2 The steamer 2 includes a drainage pipe 22, a stabilizing pipe 23, and a fixing ring 24. The drainage pipe 22 is located above the air hole at the bottom of the steamer 2. The stabilizing pipe 23 extends upward from the center of the steamer 2. The fixing ring 24 is located above the outer periphery of the steamer 2 and engages with the upper buckle 21 for fixation. The drainage pipe 22 is located above the air hole at the bottom of the steamer 2 to guide steam into the interior of the steamer 2 and ensure even steam distribution. The stabilizing pipe 23 extends upward from the center of the steamer 2 to maintain the stability of the steamer 2 and prevent shaking during steaming and stirring. The fixing ring 24 is located above the outer periphery of the steamer 2 and engages with the upper buckle 21 for fixation, ensuring a firm connection between the steamers.
[0021] See Figure 1-2 The top cover 3 is installed above the top steamer 2; the top cover 3 is used to seal the steaming device, maintain internal pressure and temperature, and prevent steam from leaking out.
[0022] See Figure 1-2The stirring device 4 includes a motor 41, a stirring shaft 42, a drive gear 43, a connecting stirring shaft 44, and a stirring head 45. The motor 41 is installed below the partition 11 of the steam oven 1. The bottom of the stirring shaft 42 is connected to the power output end of the motor 41 through the drive gear 43. The stirring shaft 42 extends into the steaming tray 2 through the waterproof pipe 12 and the stabilizing pipe 23. The stirring head 45 is installed in the steaming tray 2 at the top of the stirring shaft 42. The connecting stirring shaft 44 is installed at the top of the stirring shaft 42 and extends into the upper steaming tray 2. 1. Installed below the partition of steamer 1, providing power to the stirring device 4; the bottom of the stirring shaft 42 is connected to the power output end of the motor 41 through the drive gear 43, and extends into the steamer through the waterproof pipe and the stabilizing pipe; the drive gear 43 is used to transmit the power of the motor 41 to drive the stirring shaft 42 to rotate; the continuing stirring shaft 44 is installed at the top of the stirring shaft 42 and extends into the upper steamer 2 to ensure that the gastrodia elata in the multi-layer steamer can be stirred; the stirring head 45 is installed in the steamer at the top of the stirring shaft 42 to stir the gastrodia elata and ensure that the steaming is uniform.
[0023] See Figure 1-2 The stirring head 45 is provided with stirring arms 451 of different lengths extending radially into the steamer 2; the stirring arms 451 are provided with different lengths and extend radially into the steamer to ensure that the gastrodia elata is heated evenly during the steaming process and improve the steaming quality.
[0024] According to the above embodiments, the working process of this utility model is as follows:
[0025] Place the Gastrodia elata on the steamer 2, then fix the steamer 2 to the top of the steamer 1 with the buckle 21. Several layers of steamer 2 are neatly stacked. The interior of the steamer 1 is divided into two layers by the partition 11. The lower layer is equipped with a stirring device 4. The stirring shaft 42 of the stirring device 4 passes through the waterproof pipe 12 and the stabilizing pipe 23 and extends into the steamer 2. The heating pipe 13 is installed around the partition 11 to provide heat for steaming. During the steaming process, the motor 41 drives the stirring shaft 42 to rotate through the drive gear 43. The stirring head 45 stirs the Gastrodia elata in the steamer 2 to ensure uniform steaming. The diversion pipe 22 guides steam into the interior of the steamer 2. The fixing ring 24 cooperates with the buckle 21 to ensure the stability of the steamer 2. The top cover 3 is installed on the top layer of the steamer 2 to maintain the internal pressure and temperature.
[0026] The above-disclosed embodiments of the present invention are only for illustrating the present invention. The preferred embodiments do not describe all details exhaustively, nor do they limit the present invention to the specific implementations described. Many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present invention, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize the present invention. The present invention is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. A gastrodia elata processing and cooking device, characterized in that: Includes a steamer (1), a steamer (2), a top cover (3), and a stirring device (4); The upper and lower layers of the steamer (2) are fixed by buckles (21). Several layers of steamer (2) are neatly stacked above the steam oven (1). The steam oven (1) is divided into two layers by a partition (11). The stirring device (4) is installed in the lower layer inside the steam oven (1) and extends into the upper steamer (2) from above.
2. The ginseng processing and cooking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The steamer (1) includes a partition (11), a waterproof pipe (12), and a heating pipe (13). The waterproof pipe (12) is located above the partition (11) and extends upward to the steamer (2). The heating pipe (13) is installed around the partition (11).
3. The ginseng processing and cooking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The steamer (2) includes a drain pipe (22), a stabilizing pipe (23), and a fixing ring (24). The drain pipe (22) is located above the air hole at the bottom of the steamer (2). The stabilizing pipe (23) is located at the center of the steamer (2) and extends upward. The fixing ring (24) is located above the outer periphery of the steamer (2) and engages with the upper buckle (21) for fixation.
4. The ginseng processing and cooking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The top cover (3) is installed above the top steamer (2).
5. The ginseng processing and cooking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The stirring device (4) includes a motor (41), a stirring shaft (42), a drive gear (43), a connecting stirring shaft (44), and a stirring head (45). The motor (41) is installed below the partition (11) of the steam oven (1). The bottom of the stirring shaft (42) is connected to the power output end of the motor (41) through the drive gear (43). The stirring shaft (42) passes through the waterproof pipe (12) and the stabilizing pipe (23) and extends into the steamer (2). The stirring head (45) is installed in the steamer (2) at the top of the stirring shaft (42). The connecting stirring shaft (44) is installed at the top of the stirring shaft (42) and extends into the steamer (2) above.
6. The ginseng processing and cooking apparatus according to claim 5, wherein: The stirring head (45) is provided with stirring arms (451) of different lengths that extend radially into the steamer (2).