Decoction and bubble removal device

Abstract

The device comprises a body, the body is arranged at the top of a medicine decocting pot or located above medicine liquid in the medicine decocting pot, the body comprises an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, the two ends of the outer cylinder and the two ends of the inner cylinder are open, the upper end of the outer wall of the inner cylinder is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the inner wall of the outer cylinder, and the inner cylinder is of a big-end-up funnel structure. The lower end face of the funnel structure is flush with or extends out of the lower end face of the outer cylinder; a foam collecting opening is formed in the lower end face of the outer cylinder and used for collecting foam floating on the surface of liquid when the medicine decocting pot conducts medicine decocting. A foam breaking opening is formed in the lower end face of the funnel structure and used for puncturing and eliminating foam collected by the foam collecting opening. The steam outlet is formed in the lower end face of the inner cylinder, so that steam in foam can be quickly released, and the foam can be automatically eliminated; and gas outside the foam is released from the through holes and flows back to the liquid medicine along the inner wall of the outer cylinder after being released, so that the foam can be eliminated completely.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, and in particular to a defoaming device for decocting herbs. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in China and consists of medicines used to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and regulate bodily functions under the guidance of TCM theory. A crucial step in preparing TCM is decoction. Foaming is common during the decoction process because TCM is composed of herbs, some of which contain saponins. This foam is produced when the water boils. It usually needs to be removed manually. If the foam is not removed, a large amount of foam will accumulate on the surface of the liquid, affecting not only the taste but also the efficacy of the medicine.

[0003] Chinese patent application number 2022115694556 discloses a decoction pot for traditional Chinese medicine internal medicine and its usage method. It eliminates foam by incorporating a scooping mechanism and a defoaming mechanism. During the upward movement of the scooping mechanism, foam on the liquid surface is scooped up, and as it continues to rise, the foam enters a first screen. A second screen rotates relative to the foam, generating shearing force that eliminates the foam in the holes of the first screen. However, this foam elimination device is not only complex and costly, but also requires power, consuming energy and making it inconvenient to operate. It is also difficult to break down and eliminate highly viscous and sticky foams, which tend to change size, resulting in a less than ideal elimination effect. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems in the existing technology, this invention provides a decoction and defoaming device that can be used in both high-temperature and low-temperature and low-pressure conditions, and the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine treated by this invention remains unaffected.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is:

[0006] A defoaming device for decocting medicine, characterized in that it includes a body, which is disposed on the top of a decoction pot or above the liquid inside the decoction pot. The body includes an outer cylinder (1) and an inner cylinder (2) that are open at both ends. The inner cylinder (2) is fitted inside the outer cylinder (1). The upper end of the outer wall of the inner cylinder (2) is fixed to the upper end of the inner wall of the outer cylinder (1). The inner cylinder (2) has a funnel structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. The lower end face of the funnel structure is flush with or extends beyond the lower end face of the outer cylinder (1). The lower end face of the inner cylinder (2) forms a vent for quickly releasing the gas in the foam.

[0007] Furthermore, the upper part of the outer cylinder (1) is provided with several through holes (3) along the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder (1) for releasing the gas outside the foam through the through holes.

[0008] Furthermore, several of the through holes (3) are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder (1).

[0009] Furthermore, the diameter of the through hole (3) is 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm.

[0010] Furthermore, the area of ​​the through hole (3) is one-third of the area of ​​the circular hole on the lower end face of the inner cylinder.

[0011] Furthermore, several of the aforementioned bodies are disposed on the top of the decoction pot or above the medicinal liquid inside the decoction pot.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are reflected in:

[0013] 1. In the process of decocting medicine, the foam generated by the present invention enters the inner cylinder during its ascent, and the gas in the foam is quickly released through the steam vent on the lower end face of the inner cylinder, thereby automatically eliminating the foam.

[0014] 2. The present invention provides through holes on the outer cylinder wall. The through holes are for ventilation. Gas outside the foam is released through the through holes. After the gas outside the foam is released, the liquid flows back into the medicine along the inner wall of the outer cylinder, which helps to eliminate the foam completely.

[0015] 3. This invention requires no power support, is easy to operate, and does not have the problem of eliminating strong and sticky foam. It can completely remove the foamed rice without affecting the taste of the medicine.

[0016] 4. In addition to its use in traditional Chinese medicine decoction, this invention can also be applied to fields that require the elimination of foam, such as pressure cooker cooking, food concentration, and chemical process concentration.

[0017] 5. In this invention, the diameters of the inner and outer cylinders can be adjusted in real time according to the size of the foam generated during actual application. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1a This is a front view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 1b This is a side view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 1c This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This utility model has a three-dimensional overall structure. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0023] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0024] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0025] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and exemplary embodiments.

[0026] Refer to Figure 1 to Figure 3 This utility model discloses a defoaming device for decocting medicine, comprising a main body, which is disposed on the top of a decoction pot or above the medicinal liquid inside the decoction pot. The main body includes an outer cylinder 1 and an inner cylinder 2, both open at both ends. The inner cylinder 2 is sleeved inside the outer cylinder 1. The upper end of the outer wall of the inner cylinder 2 is fixed to the upper end of the inner wall of the outer cylinder 1. The inner cylinder 2 has a funnel structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, and the lower end face of the funnel structure is flush with or extends beyond the lower end face of the outer cylinder 1. The lower end face of the inner cylinder 2 forms a vent for quickly releasing the gas in the foam.

[0027] In one embodiment, the upper part of the outer cylinder 1 is provided with a plurality of through holes 3 along the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 1.

[0028] In one embodiment, a plurality of the through holes 3 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 1.

[0029] In one embodiment, the upper part of the outer cylinder 1 is provided with a plurality of through holes 3 along the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 1, for releasing gas outside the foam from the through holes.

[0030] In one embodiment, a plurality of the through holes 3 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 1.

[0031] In one embodiment, the diameter of the through hole 3 is 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm.

[0032] In one embodiment, the area of ​​the through hole 3 is one-third of the area of ​​the circular hole on the lower end face of the inner cylinder 2.

[0033] In one embodiment, the inner diameter of the upper and lower end faces of the outer cylinder is the same, which is 13mm. The upper end face of the inner cylinder is the same as that of the outer cylinder, and the inner diameter of the lower end face of the inner cylinder is 3mm.

[0034] In one embodiment, a plurality of the main bodies are disposed on the top of the decoction pot or above the medicinal liquid inside the decoction pot.

[0035] In this invention, the foam generated during the decoction process enters the inner cylinder as it rises. The gas inside the foam is quickly released through the vent on the lower end of the inner cylinder, thus automatically eliminating the foam. By setting through holes on the outer cylinder wall, the function of the through holes is to allow air to pass through. The gas outside the foam is released through the through holes. After the gas outside the foam is released, the liquid flows back into the decoction along the inner wall of the outer cylinder, which helps to completely eliminate the foam.

[0036] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A decoction bubble removing device, characterized by, The device includes a main body, which is located on top of the decoction pot or above the decoction liquid inside the pot. The main body includes an outer cylinder (1) and an inner cylinder (2) that are open at both ends. The inner cylinder (2) is fitted inside the outer cylinder (1). The upper end of the outer wall of the inner cylinder (2) is fixed to the upper end of the inner wall of the outer cylinder (1). The inner cylinder (2) has a funnel structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. The lower end face of the funnel structure is flush with or extends beyond the lower end face of the outer cylinder (1). The lower end face of the inner cylinder (2) forms a vent for quickly releasing the gas in the foam.

2. A decoction bubble removing device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that The upper part of the outer cylinder (1) has several through holes (3) along the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder (1) for releasing the gas outside the foam through the through holes.

3. A decoction bubble removing device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that Several through holes (3) are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder (1).

4. A decoction bubble removing device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The diameter of the through hole (3) is 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm.

5. A decoction bubble removing device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The area of ​​the through hole (3) is one-third of the area of ​​the circular hole on the lower end face of the inner cylinder.

6. A decoction bubble removing device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, Several of the aforementioned bodies are disposed on the top of the decoction pot or above the medicinal liquid inside the decoction pot.

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