Mixing mechanism for moistening traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece infiltrating, and discloses a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece infiltrating mixing mechanism which comprises a mixing box, rotating discs are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the inner wall of the mixing box, a decoction piece mixing filter cylinder is rotationally arranged between the two rotating discs, extrusion plates are arranged on the two sides of the interior of the decoction piece mixing filter cylinder, and a mixer is installed at the bottom of the decoction piece mixing filter cylinder. A spiral mixing blade is fixed outside the mixer. By means of transmission of an engine through a belt, a belt wheel and a rotary disc, a decoction piece mixing filter cylinder rotates in the circumferential direction of the output end of the rotary disc in a mixing box, decoction pieces inside are driven to move continuously, the medicine moistening position is adjusted, and the situation that part of decoction pieces are not soaked sufficiently due to the fact that a traditional medicine moistening mode is usually simple in soaking is prone to occurring. According to the device, the decoction pieces are dynamically rotated in water, so that each traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece can be fully contacted and soaked with clear water, the uniformity and sufficiency of medicine moistening are ensured, the follow-up traditional Chinese medicine efficacy can be better exerted, and the treatment quality of the traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of moistening traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, and in particular to a mixing mechanism for moistening traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces. Background Technology

[0002] In the current booming development of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry, prepared herbal pieces are an important form of medication in TCM clinical practice. Moistening the herbs is a crucial step in the processing of prepared herbal pieces, aiming to allow the dried herbs to absorb an appropriate amount of water, softening the tissues and laying the foundation for subsequent cutting and processing steps. Currently, most traditional moistening methods use simple static soaking, placing the herbs in a container, adding an appropriate amount of water, and letting it stand. This method lacks an effective stirring, turning, or circulation mechanism, meaning the contact between the water and the herbs relies mainly on natural diffusion, resulting in significant differences in the degree of moistening at different locations. Herbs near the water surface may lose active ingredients due to over-soaking, while herbs at the bottom may not be adequately moistened due to insufficient water contact, seriously affecting the consistency of the quality of prepared herbal pieces.

[0003] After the herbs have been moistened, traditional processes rely on natural drainage or simple manual squeezing to remove excess water from the medicinal slices. Natural drainage is time-consuming, especially for loose-textured, highly absorbent medicinal slices, often requiring hours or even days to reach the ideal drained state, severely impacting production efficiency. While manual squeezing can accelerate the drainage process to some extent, limited manpower and difficulty in ensuring uniform squeezing pressure can easily damage the slices, affecting their appearance and quality. Furthermore, it cannot achieve large-scale, standardized production operations, increasing labor costs and the difficulty of product quality control.

[0004] The information disclosed in this background section is only intended to enhance the understanding of the background technology of this application, and therefore may include prior art that is not known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problem that most traditional methods of moistening medicinal herbs involve simple static soaking—placing the herbs in a container, adding water, and letting it stand—this method lacks effective stirring, agitation, or circulation mechanisms. The contact between the water and the herbs relies primarily on natural diffusion, leading to significant differences in the degree of moistening at different locations. Therefore, this application provides a mixing mechanism for moistening medicinal herbs.

[0006] The mixing mechanism for moistening traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A mixing mechanism for moistening Chinese herbal medicine slices includes a mixing box, with turntables symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the mixing box. A herbal medicine slice mixing filter cylinder is rotatably arranged between the two turntables. Both sides of the inside of the herbal medicine slice mixing filter cylinder are provided with extrusion plates. A mixer is installed at the bottom of the herbal medicine slice mixing filter cylinder, and a spiral mixing blade is fixed on the outside of the mixer.

[0008] Preferably, the mixing chamber is provided with a sealing cover, a support frame is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mixing chamber, and a discharge pipe is fixedly provided at the middle of the bottom end of the mixing chamber.

[0009] Preferably, pulleys are symmetrically arranged on one side of the outer wall of the mixing box, and belts are fitted around the two pulleys. An engine is installed outside the mixing box, and the output end of the engine is driven by one of the pulleys.

[0010] Preferably, the output end of one of the pulleys passes through the inner wall of the mixing chamber and is driven by the input end of the turntable.

[0011] Preferably, the output end of another pulley passes through the inner wall of the mixing chamber and is driven by the mixer, and a mixing blade is fixedly provided in the middle of the outer wall of the mixer.

[0012] Preferably, the outer wall of the herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder is provided with a medicine outlet pipe in the middle, and both ends of the inner wall of the herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder are equipped with cylinders. The output end of the cylinder is connected to the outer wall of the extrusion plate, and the interior of the extrusion plate is provided with a number of filter holes at equal intervals.

[0013] In summary, this application includes the following beneficial technical effects:

[0014] This application utilizes an engine to drive the herbal medicine mixing filter cartridge around the output end of the turntable within the mixing chamber via belt, pulley, and turntable. This rotation causes the internal herbal medicine pieces to move continuously, adjusting their soaking position. Traditional soaking methods often involve simple immersion, which can result in some herbal medicine pieces not being fully soaked. However, this device allows the herbal medicine pieces to rotate dynamically in the water, ensuring that each piece is fully in contact with and soaked in clean water. This guarantees the uniformity and thoroughness of soaking, which is beneficial for the better efficacy of the herbal medicine and improves the quality of herbal medicine processing.

[0015] Furthermore, by using a cylinder to drive the extrusion plate, a stable and relatively large extrusion force can be applied, which efficiently squeezes out the medicinal liquid inside the Chinese herbal medicine slices, speeds up the draining process, and allows the moisture content of the Chinese herbal medicine slices to quickly reach the standard required by subsequent processes. This facilitates the timely discharge of the internal Chinese herbal medicine slices for further processing or storage, thereby improving the efficiency of the entire Chinese herbal medicine slice processing flow. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view of a mixing mechanism for moistening Chinese herbal medicine slices according to an embodiment of the application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial exploded view of the mixing box in the application embodiment.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the herbal medicine mixing filter cartridge of the application embodiment.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Mixing box; 2. Sealing cover; 3. Engine; 4. Belt; 5. Pulley; 6. Discharge pipe; 7. Support frame; 8. Turntable; 9. Filter cylinder for mixing medicinal materials; 10. Discharge pipe; 11. Mixer; 12. Spiral mixing blade; 13. Mixing knife; 14. Cylinder; 15. Extrusion plate; 16. Filter hole. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 This application will be described in further detail.

[0021] This application discloses a mixing mechanism for moistening traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces. (Refer to...) Figures 1-2 The system includes a mixing chamber 1, a sealing cover 2 on the top of the mixing chamber 1, a support frame 7 fixedly installed at the bottom of the mixing chamber 1, a discharge pipe 6 fixedly installed at the middle of the bottom end of the mixing chamber 1, turntables 8 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the mixing chamber 1, pulleys 5 symmetrically arranged on one side of the outer wall of the mixing chamber 1, belts 4 sleeved on the outside of the two pulleys 5, an engine 3 installed on the outside of the mixing chamber 1, the output end of the engine 3 is driven by one of the pulleys 5, the output end of one of the pulleys 5 passes through the inner wall of the mixing chamber 1 and is driven by the input end of the turntable 8, a medicinal herb mixing filter 9 is rotatably arranged between the two turntables 8, and through the transmission of the engine 3 via the belt 4, pulleys 5 and turntables 8, the medicinal herb mixing filter 9 is rotated circumferentially around the output end of the turntable 8 inside the mixing chamber 1, driving the internal medicinal herbs to move continuously and adjust the position of the moistening medicine. Traditional methods of moistening medicinal herbs often involve simple soaking, which can easily result in some herbs not being fully soaked. This device, however, allows the herbs to rotate dynamically in the water, ensuring that each herb is fully in contact with the water and soaked. This guarantees uniform and thorough moistening, which is beneficial for the better efficacy of the herbs and improves the quality of herb processing.

[0022] In this application, a mixer 11 is installed at the bottom of the herbal medicine mixing filter cartridge 9. The output end of another pulley 5 passes through the inner wall of the mixing box 1 and is driven by the mixer 11. A mixing blade 13 is fixed in the middle of the outer wall of the mixer 11. A spiral mixing blade 12 is fixed on the outside of the mixer 11. The operation of the mixer 11 drives the spiral mixing blade 12 and the mixing blade 13 to rotate, further mixing the Chinese medicine liquid, so that the water and the Chinese medicine slices have more comprehensive and sufficient contact, avoiding the problem of uneven concentration of local medicine liquid, and enabling the Chinese medicine slices to be thoroughly moistened by clean water in all directions without dead corners, laying a good foundation for subsequent processing.

[0023] like Figure 3 As shown, the internal sides of the herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder 9 are provided with extrusion plates 15, and the middle of the outer wall of the herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder 9 is provided with a medicine outlet pipe 10. Both ends of the inner wall of the herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder 9 are equipped with cylinders 14. The output end of the cylinders 14 is connected to the outer wall of the extrusion plates 15. The interior of the extrusion plates 15 is provided with a number of filter holes 16 at equal intervals. By driving the extrusion plates 15 with the cylinders 14, a stable and relatively large extrusion force can be applied, which can efficiently squeeze out the liquid inside the herbal medicine pieces, speed up the draining speed, and enable the moisture content of the herbal medicine pieces to quickly reach the standard required by subsequent processes.

[0024] The implementation principle of the mixing mechanism for moistening Chinese herbal medicine slices in this application embodiment is as follows:

[0025] In use, the medicine outlet pipe 10 is opened beforehand and the Chinese herbal medicine pieces are placed into the herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder 9. Then, the medicine outlet pipe 10 is sealed. Next, a large amount of clean water is injected into the mixing tank 1 so that the water level is higher than the herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder 9. Then, the engine 3 works and the two pulleys 5 are linked by the belt 4 to start rotating synchronously. Then, the herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder 9 is driven by the turntable 8 to rotate circumferentially around the output end of the turntable 8 in the mixing tank 1. This drives the internal herbal medicine pieces to move and continuously adjust the position of the soaking medicine so that it can fully contact and soak in clean water. At the same time, the working of the mixer 11 drives the spiral mixing blade 12 and the mixing knife 13 to rotate to further mix the Chinese herbal medicine liquid, so that it can fully contact the clean water and be completely soaked.

[0026] After soaking for a certain period of time, the cylinder 14 can reciprocate to drive the extrusion plate 15 to extrude the Chinese herbal medicine slices, thereby squeezing out the internal liquid and draining it, so that the medicine outlet tube 10 can be opened to discharge the internal Chinese herbal medicine slices.

[0027] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.

[0028] Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0029] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece medicine moistening and mixing mechanism, comprising a mixing box (1), characterized in that: The mixing box (1) has turntables (8) symmetrically arranged on both sides of its inner wall. A herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder (9) is rotatably arranged between the two turntables (8). Both sides of the inside of the herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder (9) are provided with extrusion plates (15). A mixer (11) is installed at the bottom of the herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder (9). A spiral mixing blade (12) is fixed on the outside of the mixer (11).

2. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece moisturizing and mixing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mixing box (1) is covered with a sealing cover (2), and a support frame (7) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mixing box (1). A discharge pipe (6) is fixedly installed at the middle of the bottom end of the mixing box (1).

3. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece moisturizing and mixing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mixing box (1) has symmetrical pulleys (5) on one side of its outer wall. The two pulleys (5) are fitted with belts (4). An engine (3) is installed on the outside of the mixing box (1). The output end of the engine (3) is driven by one of the pulleys (5).

4. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece moisturizing and mixing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The output end of one of the pulleys (5) passes through the inner wall of the mixing box (1) and is driven by the input end of the turntable (8).

5. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece moisturizing and mixing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The output end of another pulley (5) passes through the inner wall of the mixing box (1) and is driven by the mixer (11), and a mixing blade (13) is fixedly provided in the middle of the outer wall of the mixer (11).

6. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece moisturizing and mixing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder (9) is provided with a medicine outlet pipe (10). Both ends of the inner wall of the herbal medicine mixing filter cylinder (9) are equipped with cylinders (14). The output end of the cylinder (14) is connected to the outer wall of the extrusion plate (15). The interior of the extrusion plate (15) is provided with a number of filter holes (16) at equal intervals.

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