Steamer for processing rhizoma polygonati

By designing a steamer structure with a steam layer and a steam rack, the problem of uneven steam distribution leading to differences in the color and quality of Polygonatum was solved, achieving uniform heating and efficient steaming of Polygonatum during processing.

CN224156041UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24ZHEJIANG CHINESE MEDICAL UNIV MEDICAL PIECES
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG CHINESE MEDICAL UNIV MEDICAL PIECES
Filing Date
2024-12-10
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

In existing steam cookers, uneven steam distribution causes differences in color and quality between the Polygonatum placed in the middle and at the edges, affecting the processing effect.

Method used

A steamer structure was designed, comprising a main body, a support frame, an outer insulation layer, a steam layer, and a steam rack. The steam layer and steam rack are designed to achieve uniform steam distribution. Combined with a controllable steam valve and an arc-shaped bottom structure, the steam is designed to ensure uniform circulation within the steamer.

Benefits of technology

This process ensures uniform heating of Polygonatum, guarantees consistent color and stable quality of processed products, and improves steaming efficiency and quality.

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Abstract

The steamer comprises a steamer body, a steamer cover is rotatably arranged above the steamer body, and steaming racks are arranged in the steamer body in an array mode; a fixing position is arranged on the supporting frame, and the steamer body is arranged on the fixing position in a supporting mode. The sealwort steaming device is applied to the sealwort steaming process, sealwort placed at different positions can be evenly heated through evenly distributed steam, and it is guaranteed that sealwort processed products are uniform in color and luster and stable and uniform in quality; the whole space can be uniformly filled with steam through the steam layer, so that the steaming efficiency and quality of the rhizoma polygonati are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a steamer, specifically a steamer for processing Polygonatum sibiricum. Background Technology

[0002] Polygonatum is the dried rhizome of Polygonatum yunnanensis, Polygonatum sibiricum, or Polygonatum multiflorum, all belonging to the Liliaceae family. The processing of Polygonatum requires washing the raw material, steaming it for about 8 hours, then letting it sit overnight, and repeating the steaming process until it turns dark brown.

[0003] During the use of the current steaming pot, there are differences in color and quality between the Solomon's seal placed in the middle and the Solomon's seal placed at the edge. It is believed that this may be because the steam in the steaming pot is not evenly distributed throughout the pot, resulting in uneven steaming of the Solomon's seal, which in turn affects the quality of the Solomon's seal placed at the edge. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a steamer for processing Polygonatum sibiricum, so as to solve the problems existing in the background art.

[0005] The steamer for processing Polygonatum sibiricum of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution, including:

[0006] The steamer body has a lid that rotates on top of it, and a steaming rack is arranged inside the steamer body.

[0007] A support frame is provided with a fixed position, and the main body of the steamer is supported and set on the fixed position.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the main body of the steamer includes an outer insulation layer and a steam layer;

[0009] A steam cavity is formed between the outer insulation layer and the steam layer, and a steam cavity is formed on the inner side of the steam layer, with the steam rack placed inside the steam cavity;

[0010] The main body of the steamer is equipped with a steam inlet pipe, a drain outlet, and a liquid medicine outlet. The steam inlet pipe passes through the outer insulation layer and communicates with the steam chamber. The drain pipe passes through the outer insulation layer and communicates with the steam chamber. The liquid medicine outlet passes through the outer insulation layer and the steam layer and communicates with the steam chamber.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, a steam pipe is provided in the center of the steaming chamber of the main body of the steamer, and the steam pipe passes through the steam layer and communicates with the steam chamber; a clearance hole is provided in the center of the steam rack, and the steam pipe passes through the clearance hole of the steam rack.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the pot lid is made of heat-insulating material, and a vent is provided on the top of the pot lid.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the bottom of the steamer body is designed with an arc shape to facilitate the collection of medicinal liquid and moisture after steaming.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the steam pipeline is equipped with a valve that can control the opening and closing of the steam pipeline valve. The valve can only be opened when the pot lid is closed tightly; the valve cannot be opened when the pot lid is open.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This invention is applied to the steaming process of Polygonatum odoratum. Through the uniform distribution of steam, Polygonatum odoratum placed in different positions can be heated evenly, ensuring that the processed Polygonatum odoratum products have uniform color and stable quality. It can also fill the entire space with steam evenly through the steam layer, thereby improving the efficiency and quality of Polygonatum odoratum steaming. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Steamer body; 2. Support frame; 3. Pot lid; 4. Steam rack; 5. Outer insulation layer; 6. Steam layer; 7. Steam chamber; 8. Steam chamber; 9. Steam inlet pipe; 10. Drain outlet; 11. Medicine liquid outlet; 12. Vent; 14. Steam pipeline. Detailed Implementation

[0022] All features disclosed in this specification, or all steps in all disclosed methods or processes, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.

[0023] like Figures 1-2 As shown, a steamer for processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to this utility model includes a steamer body 1, a lid 3 is rotatably disposed on the top of the steamer body 1, and a steam rack 4 is arranged in an array inside the steamer body 1.

[0024] It also includes a support frame 2, on which a fixed position is provided, and the main body of the steamer 1 is supported and set on the fixed position.

[0025] The main body of the steamer includes an outer insulation layer 5 and a steam layer 6.

[0026] A steam cavity 7 is formed between the outer insulation layer 5 and the steam layer 6, and a steam cavity 8 is formed on the inner side of the steam layer. The steam rack 4 is set in the steam cavity 8.

[0027] The main body 1 of the steamer is provided with a steam inlet pipe 9, a drain outlet 10 and a liquid medicine outlet 11. The steam inlet pipe 9 passes through the outer insulation layer 5 and is connected to the steam chamber 7. The drain pipe passes through the outer insulation layer 5 and is connected to the steam chamber 7. The liquid medicine outlet 11 passes through the outer insulation layer 5 and the steam layer and is connected to the steam chamber 8.

[0028] Among them, the heat insulation layer 5 maintains a relatively constant temperature during the steaming process of Polygonatum odoratum, reducing energy consumption, and the built-in steam layer ensures that the entire space is evenly filled with steam.

[0029] In order to facilitate the uniform distribution of steam in the entire steamer, in this embodiment, a steam pipe 14 is provided in the center of the steaming chamber 8 of the main body of the steamer 1, and the steam pipe 14 passes through the steam layer and communicates with the steam chamber 7; a clearance hole is provided in the center of the steam rack 4, and the steam pipe 14 passes through the clearance hole of the steam rack 4.

[0030] In addition, the setting of the steam rack 4 avoids the color difference of Solomon's seal caused by different temperatures in different parts of the integrated steamer; by setting the steam rack, a certain space is left between each layer of Solomon's seal, which facilitates the circulation of steam and allows the steamed Solomon's seal to be heated evenly.

[0031] In order to prevent the air pressure in the steaming chamber from being too high, in this embodiment, the pot lid 3 is made of heat-insulating material, and an exhaust hole 12 is provided on the top of the pot lid 3.

[0032] In order to facilitate the collection of medicinal liquid and water after steaming, in this embodiment, the bottom of the steamer body 1 is set with an arc-shaped structure, which can play a guiding role.

[0033] To facilitate steam control, in this embodiment, a switch is installed on the steam pipeline to control the valve of the steam inlet pipe 9. The valve of the steam inlet pipe 9 can only be opened when the pot lid 3 is closed; when the pot lid 3 is open, the valve of the steam inlet pipe 9 cannot be opened.

[0034] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions conceived without inventive effort should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A steamer for processing Polygonatum sibiricum, characterized in that, include: Steamer body (1), with a lid (3) rotatably mounted on the top of the steamer body (1), and a steam rack (4) arranged in an array inside the steamer body (1); A support frame (2) is provided with a fixed position, and the main body of the steamer (1) is supported on the fixed position; The main body of the steamer includes an outer insulation layer (5) and a steam layer (6); A steam chamber (7) is formed between the outer insulation layer (5) and the steam layer (6), and a steam chamber (8) is formed on the inner side of the steam layer. The steam rack (4) is set in the steam chamber (8). The main body (1) of the steamer is provided with a steam inlet pipe (9), a drain outlet (10) and a liquid outlet (11). The steam inlet pipe (9) passes through the outer insulation layer (5) and communicates with the steam chamber (7). The drain pipe passes through the outer insulation layer (5) and communicates with the steam chamber (7). The liquid outlet (11) passes through the outer insulation layer (5) and the steam layer and communicates with the steam chamber (8). The steam chamber (8) of the main body of the steamer (1) is provided with a steam pipe (14) in the center, and the steam pipe (14) passes through the steam layer (6) and communicates with the steam chamber (7); the steam rack (4) is provided with a clearance hole in the center, and the steam pipe passes through the clearance hole of the steam rack (4).

2. The steamer for processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pot lid (3) is made of heat-insulating material, and an exhaust hole (12) is provided on the top of the pot lid (3).

3. The steamer for processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the main body of the steamer (1) is set with an arc-shaped structure, which facilitates the collection of medicinal liquid and water after steaming.

4. The steamer for processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam pipeline is equipped with a valve that controls the opening and closing of the steam inlet pipe (9). The valve of the steam inlet pipe (9) can only be opened when the pot lid (3) is closed; the valve of the steam inlet pipe (9) cannot be opened when the pot lid (3) is open.