Softening device convenient for softening traditional Chinese medicinal materials by using steam

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of softening treatment of traditional Chinese medicinal materials, and discloses a softening device convenient for softening the traditional Chinese medicinal materials by using steam, which comprises a support, two groups of supporting blocks and a placing barrel, two sides of the top of the support are fixedly connected with two groups of supporting blocks, and one sides, close to each other, of the two groups of supporting blocks are movably connected with the placing barrel; a conveying pipe is fixedly connected to the outer side of the containing barrel, a steam generator is fixedly connected to the other end of the conveying pipe, the bottom of the steam generator is fixedly connected with the top of the support, and the stirring device is arranged in the containing barrel and used for stirring traditional Chinese medicinal materials. The situation that the medicinal materials cannot be evenly turned over in the softening process, it cannot be guaranteed that each part of medicinal materials can be evenly heated, and consequently the medicinal materials adhere to one another and are stacked is avoided, each traditional Chinese medicinal material can be effectively softened, and even heating and softening of the traditional Chinese medicinal materials are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of softening treatment of Chinese medicinal materials, specifically a softening device that uses steam to facilitate the softening of Chinese medicinal materials. Background Technology

[0002] Softening of Chinese medicinal herbs refers to the process of making dry, hard herbs soft and easier to process using certain methods. Softening is an important step in the processing of Chinese medicinal herbs, facilitating subsequent slicing, processing, and other operations. There are various methods for softening Chinese medicinal herbs, among which steam softening is a common and effective method. Steam softening devices introduce steam into the herbs, causing them to soften rapidly and uniformly at low moisture content. The advantages of this method are high softening efficiency and the ability to prevent the loss and transformation of the effective components of the herbs.

[0003] According to Chinese Patent CN201620822594.9, in this application, softened water is sprayed onto the Chinese medicinal materials in the upper chamber through the liquid inlet pipe. The softened water can flow to the lower chamber in time through the water-permeable holes on the iron plate. The atomizing spray head can prevent the medicinal materials from being damaged by the water flow and ensure that the medicinal materials at the edge of the chamber are moistened, which meets the principle of "less soaking and more moistening". The softened water is discharged from the liquid outlet of the lower chamber and will not pollute the environment. After softening is completed, the iron plate is pulled out and the Chinese medicinal materials fall into the lower chamber. The softened Chinese medicinal materials can be dried by turning on the electric hair dryer.

[0004] Although the electric hair dryer mentioned in the application can effectively address the drying problem, during use, the medicinal herbs remain stationary while the steam is sprayed through the nozzle. This makes it impossible to ensure that the herbs are evenly turned over during the softening process, and that each part of the herbs is heated evenly, leading to adhesion and accumulation between the herbs. Therefore, we propose a softening device that uses steam to facilitate the softening of medicinal herbs. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a softening device that utilizes steam to facilitate the softening of Chinese medicinal herbs, thus solving the aforementioned problems.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a softening device for facilitating the softening of Chinese medicinal herbs using steam, comprising a bracket, support blocks, and a placement bucket. Two sets of support blocks are fixedly connected to the top two sides of the bracket. The placement bucket is movably connected to one side of the two sets of support blocks that are close to each other. A transmission pipe is fixedly connected to the outside of the placement bucket. A steam generator is fixedly connected to the other end of the transmission pipe. The bottom of the steam generator is fixedly connected to the top of the bracket. The device further comprises:

[0009] A turning device is installed inside the placing barrel to turn the Chinese medicinal materials. This device is used to drive the Chinese medicinal materials to turn during the softening process, so as to promote the uniform heating of the Chinese medicinal materials.

[0010] Preferably, the turning device includes a turning ball, a feed inlet, a cover, and an auxiliary block. The turning ball is movably connected to the inner wall of the placement bucket, and the inside of the turning ball is hollow. The feed inlet is opened at the top of the turning ball, and the cover is snapped into the inner wall of the feed inlet. The auxiliary block is fixedly connected to the top of the cover.

[0011] Preferably, the tumbling ball has steam holes, and fixed blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the tumbling ball.

[0012] Preferably, the outer side of the placement bucket is provided with two sets of auxiliary holes, and the inner walls of the two sets of auxiliary holes are movably connected with a first auxiliary shaft. One end of the first auxiliary shaft is fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixing block, and the other end of the first auxiliary shaft passes through the auxiliary hole and is fixedly connected to a second auxiliary shaft.

[0013] Preferably, a first rotating ring is sleeved on the outer side of the second auxiliary shaft, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the first rotating ring, and a first connecting rod is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting block through a rotating shaft.

[0014] Preferably, a second connecting rod is fixedly connected to the other end of the first connecting rod, a second rotating ring is fixedly connected to one end of the second connecting rod, a fixed shaft is engaged at the center of the second rotating ring, and one side of the fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the support block.

[0015] Preferably, a third link is fixedly connected to the other end of the second link, a fourth link is fixedly connected to one end of the third link, and a force-applying plate is fixedly connected to the top of the fourth link.

[0016] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a softening device that uses steam to facilitate the softening of Chinese medicinal materials, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This softening device, which utilizes steam to facilitate the softening of Chinese medicinal materials, features a turning device that controls the rotation frequency of the turning ball during the turning process. This prevents the medicinal materials from being unevenly turned during the softening process, ensuring that each part of the medicinal materials is heated evenly, thus avoiding adhesion and accumulation between the medicinal materials. This allows each Chinese medicinal material to be effectively softened, greatly improving the uniform heating and softening of the medicinal materials.

[0019] 2. This steam-based softening device for Chinese medicinal herbs, with its easy-to-open lid and auxiliary blocks, facilitates the handling of herbs, greatly improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the flipping device of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Bracket; 2. Support block; 3. Placement bucket; 4. Tilting ball; 5. Feed inlet; 6. Cover; 7. Auxiliary block; 8. Steam hole; 9. Fixing block; 10. First auxiliary shaft; 11. Auxiliary hole; 12. Second auxiliary shaft; 13. First rotating ring; 14. Connecting block; 15. First connecting rod; 16. Second connecting rod; 17. Third connecting rod; 18. Fourth connecting rod; 19. Force plate; 20. Fixing shaft; 21. Second rotating ring; 22. Steam generator; 23. Transmission pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Please see Figure 1-3 A softening device for Chinese medicinal herbs using steam includes a support frame 1, support blocks 2, and a placement container 3. Two sets of support blocks 2 are fixedly connected to the top two sides of the support frame 1. The placement container 3 is movably connected to the side of the two sets of support blocks 2 that are close to each other. A transmission pipe 23 is fixedly connected to the outside of the placement container 3. A steam generator 22 is fixedly connected to the other end of the transmission pipe 23. The bottom of the steam generator 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 1. The device is characterized by further including:

[0026] A turning device is installed inside the placement barrel 3 to turn the Chinese medicinal materials. This device is used to drive the Chinese medicinal materials to turn during the softening process, promote the uniform heating of the Chinese medicinal materials, and start the steam generator 22. The generated steam will enter the interior of the placement barrel 3 through the transmission pipe 23 to soften the Chinese medicinal materials.

[0027] Furthermore, the turning device includes a turning ball 4, a feed inlet 5, a lid 6, and an auxiliary block 7. The turning ball 4 is movably connected to the inner wall of the placing barrel 3, and the inside of the turning ball 4 is hollow. The feed inlet 5 is opened at the top of the turning ball 4, and the lid 6 is snapped into the inner wall of the feed inlet 5. The auxiliary block 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the lid 6. In use, hold the auxiliary block 7 and lift the lid 6 upwards to separate the lid 6 from the inner wall of the feed inlet 5. Pour the Chinese medicinal materials that need to be softened into the inside of the turning ball 4 through the feed inlet 5, and then snap the lid 6 into the feed inlet 5 to prevent the Chinese medicinal materials from leaking out during the softening and turning process.

[0028] Furthermore, the turning ball 4 is provided with steam holes 8, and fixed blocks 9 are fixedly connected to both sides of the turning ball 4. The steam enters the interior of the turning ball 4 through the steam holes 8, thus achieving the result of softening the Chinese medicinal materials.

[0029] Furthermore, two sets of auxiliary holes 11 are provided on the outer side of the placement bucket 3. The inner walls of the two sets of auxiliary holes 11 are movably connected to a first auxiliary shaft 10. One end of the first auxiliary shaft 10 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixing block 9. The other end of the first auxiliary shaft 10 passes through the auxiliary hole 11 and is fixedly connected to a second auxiliary shaft 12. The rotation of the first rotating ring 13 drives the second auxiliary shaft 12 to rotate, thereby driving the first auxiliary shaft 10 to rotate. The rotation of the first auxiliary shaft 10 drives the flipping ball 4 to rotate. The fixing block 9 serves to connect the flipping ball 4 and the first auxiliary shaft 10. When the flipping ball 4 rotates, it flips the Chinese medicinal materials inside the flipping ball 4.

[0030] Furthermore, a first rotating ring 13 is sleeved on the outer side of the second auxiliary shaft 12, and a connecting block 14 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the first rotating ring 13. The other end of the connecting block 14 is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod 15 through a rotating shaft. At the same time, one end of the first connecting rod 15 connected to the outer side of the second connecting rod 16 also swings, and the other end of the first connecting rod 15 rotates under the action of the first rotating ring 13. The connecting block 14 serves to connect the first connecting rod 15 and the first rotating ring 13.

[0031] Furthermore, the other end of the first connecting rod 15 is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod 16, one end of the second connecting rod 16 is fixedly connected to the second rotating ring 21, the axis of the second rotating ring 21 is engaged with the fixed shaft 20, and one side of the fixed shaft 20 is fixedly connected to the support block 2.

[0032] Furthermore, the other end of the second link 16 is fixedly connected to the third link 17, one end of the third link 17 is fixedly connected to the fourth link 18, and the top of the fourth link 18 is fixedly connected to the force plate 19. By pressing the force plate 19 up and down, the fourth link 18, the third link 17, and the second link 16 swing up and down.

[0033] Working principle:

[0034] In use, hold the auxiliary block 7 and lift the lid 6 upwards to separate the lid 6 from the inner wall of the feed inlet 5. Pour the Chinese medicinal materials that need to be softened into the inside of the turning ball 4 through the feed inlet 5. Then, lock the lid 6 onto the feed inlet 5 to prevent the Chinese medicinal materials from leaking out during the softening and turning process. Then, start the steam generator 22. The generated steam will enter the inside of the placement tank 3 through the transmission pipe 23 and enter the inside of the turning ball 4 through the steam hole 8 on the turning ball 4 to achieve the result of softening the Chinese medicinal materials. During the softening process, press the force plate 19 up and down to make the fourth link 18, the third link 17, and the second link 16 swing up and down. At the same time... One end of the first connecting rod 15, which is connected to the outside of the second connecting rod 16, also swings. The other end of the first connecting rod 15 rotates under the action of the first rotating ring 13. The connecting block 14 connects the first connecting rod 15 and the first rotating ring 13. The rotation of the first rotating ring 13 drives the second auxiliary shaft 12 to rotate, thereby driving the first auxiliary shaft 10 to rotate. The rotation of the first auxiliary shaft 10 drives the flipping ball 4 to rotate. The fixing block 9 connects the flipping ball 4 and the first auxiliary shaft 10. When the flipping ball 4 rotates, it flips the Chinese medicinal materials inside the flipping ball 4, so that each Chinese medicinal material can be effectively softened, greatly improving the uniform heating and softening of the Chinese medicinal materials.

[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A softening device for facilitating the softening of Chinese medicinal herbs using steam, comprising a support (1), support blocks (2), and a placement container (3), wherein two sets of support blocks (2) are fixedly connected to the top two sides of the support (1), and the placement container (3) is movably connected to the side of the two sets of support blocks (2) that are close to each other, a transmission pipe (23) is fixedly connected to the outside of the placement container (3), and a steam generator (22) is fixedly connected to the other end of the transmission pipe (23), wherein the bottom of the steam generator (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the support (1), characterized in that: Also includes: A turning device is installed inside the placement bucket (3) for turning the Chinese medicinal materials. This device is used to drive the Chinese medicinal materials to turn during the softening process, so as to promote the uniform heating of the Chinese medicinal materials. The turning device includes a turning ball (4), a feed inlet (5), a cover (6), and an auxiliary block (7). The inner wall of the placement bucket (3) is movably connected to the turning ball (4), and the inside of the turning ball (4) is hollow. The top of the turning ball (4) is provided with a feed inlet (5), and the inner wall of the feed inlet (5) is fitted with a cover (6). The top of the cover (6) is fixedly connected to the auxiliary block (7). The turning ball (4) is provided with a steam hole (8), and both sides of the turning ball (4) are fixedly connected to a fixing block (9).

2. The softening device for facilitating the softening of Chinese medicinal materials using steam according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the placement bucket (3) is provided with two sets of auxiliary holes (11). The inner walls of the two sets of auxiliary holes (11) are movably connected with a first auxiliary shaft (10). One end of the first auxiliary shaft (10) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixing block (9), and the other end of the first auxiliary shaft (10) passes through the auxiliary hole (11) and is fixedly connected with a second auxiliary shaft (12).

3. A softening device for facilitating the softening of Chinese medicinal materials using steam, as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The second auxiliary shaft (12) is sleeved with a first rotating ring (13), and a connecting block (14) is fixedly connected to the outside of the first rotating ring (13). The other end of the connecting block (14) is fixedly connected to a first connecting rod (15) through a rotating shaft.

4. A softening device for facilitating the softening of Chinese medicinal materials using steam, as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The other end of the first connecting rod (15) is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod (16), one end of the second connecting rod (16) is fixedly connected to the second rotating ring (21), and a fixed shaft (20) is snapped at the axis of the second rotating ring (21). One side of the fixed shaft (20) is fixedly connected to the support block (2).

5. A softening device for facilitating the softening of Chinese medicinal materials using steam, as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The other end of the second link (16) is fixedly connected to the third link (17), one end of the third link (17) is fixedly connected to the fourth link (18), and the top of the fourth link (18) is fixedly connected to the force plate (19).

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