Filtering and overturning mechanism of medicine decocting device and medicine decocting device using filtering and overturning mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a filtering and overturning mechanism of a medicine decocting device and the medicine decocting device using the filtering and overturning mechanism. The filtering and overturning mechanism comprises a filtering unit and an overturning driving component, the filtering unit is configured to be mounted below a barrel cover of the temporary storage barrel and at least has an upward filtering state and a downward overturning state; the overturning driving part comprises a driving unit and a connecting unit, the output end of the driving unit is connected with the connecting unit in a matched mode, and the connecting unit is connected with the filtering unit in a matched mode. According to the scheme, traditional Chinese medicine juice flowing into the temporary storage barrel from the medicine decocting pot can be secondarily filtered by the filtering unit in the filtering state, so that residual medicine residues in the traditional Chinese medicine juice are intercepted by the filtering unit, the situation that the taste of traditional Chinese medicine drinks becomes poor and the bad influence is caused is avoided, the filtering unit containing the medicine residues is in an overturning state after being overturned, and therefore the filtering effect is good. The surface of the filter screen faces downwards to pour out medicine residues, so that the medicine residues of the decoction in the batch are cleaned, mixing of two batches of medicine is avoided, and the accuracy of medicine effect control is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction equipment, specifically to a decoction device with a filtering and tilting mechanism and a decoction device using the same. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of using traditional Chinese medicine, it is necessary to decoct the herbs. To address the problems of high labor costs and low efficiency associated with traditional decoction methods, automatic decoction devices have been introduced to the market. These devices consist of a decoction pot and a storage container. The decoction pot is used to decoct the herbs to form a medicinal liquid, while the storage container is used to temporarily store the decoction. Existing decoction pots generally include a lid, a body, and a bottom, and the storage container also generally includes a lid, a body, and a bottom. The bottom of the pot is equipped with a filter and a valve. After the herbs are decocted, the valve opens, allowing the decoction to flow through the filter into the storage container. In developing this invention, the inventors discovered that some residue still remains in the decoction flowing from the decoction pot into the storage container. If this residue is packaged together with the decoction in a herbal beverage bag, it will affect the taste for the patient. The taste of the residue is usually unpleasant, and some herbs are quite hard, which may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract.

[0003] In view of this, the problem that some residues still remain in the Chinese medicine juice flowing from the decoction pot into the temporary storage tank in the existing automatic decoction device, thus affecting the taste of the drink, has become the research topic to be solved by this utility model. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a filter and tilting mechanism for a decoction device and a decoction device using the same.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this utility model proposes a filtration and tilting mechanism for a decoction device, wherein the decoction device comprises a decoction pot and a temporary storage container, and its innovation lies in:

[0006] The filter tipping mechanism includes a filter unit and a tipping drive component.

[0007] The filter unit is configured to be installed below the lid of the storage tank and has at least an upward filtering state and a downward tipping state.

[0008] The flipping drive component includes a drive unit and a connection unit. The output end of the drive unit is connected to the connection unit, and the connection unit is connected to the filter unit.

[0009] The filter tilting mechanism is configured such that the filter unit is driven by the tilting drive component to tilt horizontally to a set angle or to tilt freely horizontally, so that the filter unit can switch between an upward filtration state and a downward tilting state.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, a second aspect of this utility model provides a decoction device that uses a filtering and tilting mechanism as described in the first aspect of this utility model.

[0011] The relevant contents of this utility model are explained as follows:

[0012] 1. In the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model, to address the problem that some residues still remain in the Chinese herbal decoction flowing from the decoction pot into the temporary storage tank in existing automatic decoction devices, an innovative filter and tilting mechanism for the decoction device is designed. In this utility model, the filter unit is set under the lid of the temporary storage tank, so that the Chinese herbal decoction flowing from the decoction pot into the temporary storage tank is filtered a second time by the filter unit in the filtration state. This ensures that the residual dregs in the Chinese herbal decoction are intercepted by the filter unit, avoiding any deterioration in the taste of the Chinese herbal beverage and any adverse effects. Furthermore, a tilting drive component is provided to allow the filter unit to tilt, switching between an upward filtration state and a downward tilting state. When the filter unit containing dregs is tilted, its filter screen surface faces down, discarding the dregs, thereby cleaning up the dregs of this batch of decoction, preventing mixing between batches and improving the accuracy of efficacy control.

[0013] 2. In the above technical solution, the filter tilting mechanism further includes a cleaning component that sprays at least toward the filter unit after the filter unit is tilted downwards. This design ensures that after the filter unit is tilted and in its tilted state, the bottom of the original filter unit can be sprayed and cleaned by the cleaning component, thereby thoroughly cleaning the residue at the bottom of the filter unit and further improving the cleaning effect.

[0014] 3. In the above technical solution, the cleaning component includes a water pipe and a nozzle. The nozzle is a conical nozzle, and the spraying area of ​​the nozzle includes the top of the filter unit after it is flipped downwards and the wall of the storage tank. This design allows the nozzle to clean both the filter unit and the storage tank, preventing dregs from remaining on the filter unit and liquid from remaining on the tank wall, further avoiding affecting the efficacy of subsequent decoctions.

[0015] 4. In the above technical solution, the nozzle is a self-rotating nozzle, and there are two nozzles, which are distributed on both sides of the filter unit. This allows for a more comprehensive cleaning area from the nozzle.

[0016] 5. In the above technical solution, the filtration unit is a hemispherical filter screen, with the opening of the hemispherical filter screen facing upwards in the upward filtration state. This hemispherical filter screen structure allows for more and better collection of the residue from the herbal decoction flowing down from the temporary storage tank, and also allows for better removal of the residue after inversion.

[0017] 6. In the above technical solution, the filter unit is a semi-cylindrical filter screen. In the upward filtration state, the opening of the semi-cylindrical filter screen faces upward, thereby increasing the filtration area, improving the filtration effect, and also increasing the volume that can accommodate residue.

[0018] 7. In the above technical solution, the filter unit includes a support, on which a replaceable 40-80 mesh semi-cylindrical filter screen is arranged to improve the filtration effect. The replaceable design also makes the maintenance and repair of the filter unit more convenient and reduces the cost of use.

[0019] 8. In the above technical solution, the drive unit is an electric drive unit or a pneumatic drive unit. It can be driven by the rotation of a motor or a cylinder, and is simple and reliable to set up.

[0020] 7. In the above technical solution, the flipping drive component further includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, a first transmission member, a second transmission member, and a fixing member. The first and second transmission members are rotatably mounted on the fixing member. The drive unit drives the first transmission member to rotate through the first connecting member. The first transmission member and the second transmission member are connected in a transmission engagement, and the first transmission member drives the second transmission member to rotate. The second transmission member is connected to the connecting unit through the second connecting member, and the second transmission member drives the filter unit to flip horizontally through the second connecting member and the connecting unit. This structure enables the filter unit to stably and reliably flip horizontally to a set angle or freely flip horizontally, allowing the filter unit to switch between an upward filtering state and a downward flipping state.

[0021] 8. In the above technical solution, the first transmission component and the second transmission component are pulleys or gears. Pulleys or gears can be used for transmission, which is simple and reliable.

[0022] 9. In the above technical solution, the fixing member is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lid of the temporary storage bucket, the first connecting member is located at the upper edge of the bucket body of the temporary storage bucket, and the second transmission member is located below the first transmission member. This structural approach allows the filtering and tipping mechanism to be arranged without significantly altering the existing decoction device structure, and it avoids interference with other components, the bucket body, the lid, or other parts of the temporary storage bucket.

[0023] 10. In this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," "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, 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 expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] 11. In this utility model, the terms “center”, “upper”, “lower”, “axial”, “bottom”, “inner”, “outer”, etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional assembly relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not 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 application.

[0025] 12. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., 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 application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] Due to the application of the above solution, this utility model has the following advantages and effects compared with the prior art:

[0027] The present invention addresses the problem of residual herbs remaining in the decoction flowing from the decoction pot into the storage tank in existing automatic decoction devices. It innovatively designs a filtering and tilting mechanism for the decoction device. In this invention, the filtering unit is positioned below the lid of the storage tank, allowing the decoction flowing from the decoction pot to undergo secondary filtration by the filtering unit. This ensures that any remaining dregs in the decoction are intercepted, preventing a deterioration in the taste and other adverse effects on the herbal beverage. Furthermore, a tilting drive component is provided to allow the filtering unit to switch between an upward filtering state and a downward tilting state. When the filtering unit containing dregs is tilted, its filter screen faces downwards, disposing of the dregs and thus cleaning up the dregs from this batch of decoction. This prevents mixing between batches and improves the accuracy of efficacy control. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a side view (view 1) of the filtering and tilting mechanism of the decoction device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-section along line A-A in the diagram;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a side view (view 2) of the filtering and tilting mechanism of the decoction device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the B-B cross section in the diagram;

[0032] Figure 5 This is an assembly diagram of the filter unit and the flip drive component in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the filter unit in the upward filtering state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the filter unit in a downward tilted state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a semi-cylindrical filter screen used in the filter unit of this utility model embodiment.

[0036] The parts shown in the above attached diagram are illustrated below:

[0037] 1. Tilting drive component

[0038] 11 Drive Unit

[0039] 12 Connection Units

[0040] 13 First Connector

[0041] 14 Second connector

[0042] 15 First transmission component

[0043] 16 Second transmission component

[0044] 17 Fasteners

[0045] 2 Filtering Units

[0046] 21 Hemispherical filter screen

[0047] 22 Semi-cylindrical filter screen

[0048] 23 stents

[0049] 3 Cleaning components

[0050] 31 Water pipes

[0051] 32 nozzles

[0052] 9 Temporary Storage Buckets

[0053] 91. Bucket lid. Detailed Implementation

[0054] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0055] Example 1, as Figures 1 to 5 As shown in Embodiment 1 of this utility model, a filtration and tilting mechanism for a decoction device is proposed. The decoction device includes a decoction pot and a temporary storage container 9. The filtration and tilting mechanism includes a filtration unit 2 and a tilting drive component 1. The filtration unit 2 is configured and installed below the lid 91 of the temporary storage container 9, and has at least an upward filtration state and a downward tilting state. The tilting drive component 1 includes a drive unit 11 and a connecting unit 12. The output end of the drive unit 11 is connected to the connecting unit 12, and the connecting unit 12 is connected to the filtration unit 2.

[0056] The filter tilting mechanism is configured such that the filter unit 2 is driven by the tilting drive component 1 to tilt horizontally to a set angle or to tilt freely horizontally, so that the filter unit 2 can switch between an upward filtration state and a downward tilting state.

[0057] like Figure 6 As shown, during the process of the Chinese medicine juice flowing from the decoction pot into the temporary storage tank 9, the filter unit 2 is in a filtering state with the opening facing upward. At this time, the Chinese medicine juice flows into the temporary storage tank 9 through the filter unit 2, and the residue in the Chinese medicine juice is retained by the filter unit 2.

[0058] like Figure 7 As shown, after the Chinese medicine is decocted, the temporary storage bucket 9 needs to be cleaned. The flipping drive component 1 drives the filter unit 2 to flip horizontally, so that the filter unit 2 is in a flipped state with the opening facing downward. At this time, the dregs will fall down under the action of their own gravity and the centrifugal force during the flipping process, so that the dregs in the filter unit 2 are flipped out.

[0059] Through the implementation of the above embodiments of this utility model, an innovative filter and tilting mechanism is designed to address the problem that some residue still exists in the Chinese herbal decoction flowing from the decoction pot into the temporary storage tank 9 in existing automatic decoction devices. In this utility model, the filter unit 2 is set below the lid 91 of the temporary storage tank 9, so that the Chinese herbal decoction flowing from the decoction pot into the temporary storage tank 9 is filtered twice by the filter unit 2, which is in a filtering state. This ensures that the residue in the Chinese herbal decoction is intercepted by the filter unit 2, avoiding any deterioration in the taste of the Chinese herbal beverage and any adverse effects. In addition, a tilting drive component 1 is provided to tilt the filter unit 2, allowing the filter unit 2 to switch between an upward filtering state and a downward tilting state. When the filter unit 2, which already contains residue, is tilted, its filter screen surface faces down, and the residue is poured out, thereby cleaning up the residue of this batch of decoction, avoiding mixing between batches and improving the accuracy of efficacy control.

[0060] In Embodiment 1 of this utility model, the filter tipping mechanism further includes a cleaning component 3 that sprays water at least towards the filter unit 2 after the filter unit 2 is tipped downwards. This design ensures that after the filter unit 2 is tipped downwards, the bottom of the original filter unit 2 can be cleaned by the cleaning component 3, thereby thoroughly cleaning the dregs at the bottom of the filter unit 2 and further improving the cleaning effect. Furthermore, the cleaning component 3 includes a water pipe 31 and a nozzle 32. The nozzle 32 is a conical nozzle, and the spraying area of ​​the nozzle 32 includes the top of the filter unit 2 after it is tipped downwards and the wall of the temporary storage tank 9. This design allows the nozzle 32 to clean both the filter unit 2 and the temporary storage tank 9, preventing dregs from remaining on the filter unit 2 and preventing liquid residue from remaining on the tank wall, further avoiding affecting the efficacy of subsequent decoction. More specifically, the nozzle 32 is a self-rotating nozzle 32, and there are two nozzles 32 distributed on both sides of the filter unit 2. This ensures that the cleaning area of ​​the nozzle 32 is more comprehensive.

[0061] In Embodiment 1 of this utility model, the filter unit 2 is a hemispherical filter screen, with the opening of the hemispherical filter screen facing upwards in the upward filtering state. This hemispherical filter screen structure allows for more and better collection of the residue in the herbal decoction flowing from the temporary storage tank 9, and also allows for better removal of the residue after inversion.

[0062] In Embodiment 1 of this utility model, the driving unit 11 is an electric driving unit 11 or a pneumatic driving unit 11. It can be driven by the rotation of a motor or a cylinder, making the setup simple and reliable. Specifically, the flipping driving component 1 further includes a first connecting member 13, a second connecting member 14, a first transmission member 15, a second transmission member 16, and a fixing member 17. The first transmission member 15 and the second transmission member 16 are rotatably mounted on the fixing member 17. The driving unit 11 drives the first transmission member 15 to rotate through the first connecting member 13. The first transmission member 15 and the second transmission member 16 are connected in a transmission cooperation manner, with the first transmission member driving the second transmission member 16 to rotate. The second transmission member 16 is connected to the connecting unit 12 through the second connecting member 14, and the second transmission member 16 drives the filter unit 2 to flip horizontally through the second connecting member 14 and the connecting unit 12. This structure enables the filter unit 2 to stably and reliably flip horizontally to a set angle or freely flip horizontally, allowing the filter unit 2 to switch between an upward filtering state and a downward flipping state. More specifically, the first transmission component 15 and the second transmission component 16 are pulleys or gears. Pulleys or gears can be used for transmission, making the setup simple and reliable. Furthermore, the fixing component 17 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lid 91 of the temporary storage container 9, the first connecting component 13 is located along the upper edge of the container body of the temporary storage container 9, and the second transmission component 16 is located below the first transmission component 15. This structural approach allows the filtering and tipping mechanism to be arranged without significantly altering the existing decoction device structure, and it avoids interference with other components, the container body of the temporary storage container 9, the lid 91, and other parts.

[0063] Example 2: This utility model provides a decoction device, which includes a decoction pot and a temporary storage container 9. The decoction device is equipped with a filtering and tilting mechanism as described in Example 1. The filtering unit 2 in the filtering and tilting mechanism is installed below the lid 91 of the temporary storage container 9. The flipping drive component 1 drives the filtering unit 2 to flip horizontally to a set angle or to flip freely horizontally, so that the filtering unit 2 can switch between an upward filtering state and a downward tilting state.

[0064] Example 3: This utility model proposes a decoction device, which has a decoction pot and a temporary storage tank 9. The decoction device is equipped with a filter tipping mechanism as described in Example 1. The filter tipping mechanism includes a filter unit 2, a tipping drive component 1, and a cleaning component 3.

[0065] In Embodiment 3, the filter unit 2 in the filter tipping mechanism is configured and installed below the lid 91 of the temporary storage tank 9. The filter unit 2 is driven by the tipping drive component 1 to flip horizontally to a set angle or to flip freely horizontally. The filter unit 2 is a hemispherical filter screen. In the upward filtering state, the opening of the hemispherical filter screen faces upward.

[0066] In Embodiment 3, the flipping drive component 1 includes a drive unit 11, a connecting unit 12, a first connecting member 13, a second connecting member 14, a first transmission member 15, a second transmission member 16, and a fixing member 17. The first transmission member 15 and the second transmission member 16 are rotatably mounted on the fixing member 17. The drive unit 11 drives the first transmission member 15 to rotate through the first connecting member 13. The first transmission member 15 and the second transmission member 16 are connected in a transmission engagement, and the first transmission member drives the second transmission member 16 to rotate. The second transmission member 16 is connected to the connecting unit 12 through the second connecting member 14, and the second transmission member 16 drives the filter unit 2 to flip horizontally through the second connecting member 14 and the connecting unit 12. The first transmission member 15 and the second transmission member 16 are pulleys or gears. The fixing member 17 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lid 91 of the temporary storage tank 9. The first connecting member 13 is located at the upper edge of the tank body of the temporary storage tank 9, and the second transmission member 16 is located below the first transmission member 15.

[0067] In Embodiment 3, the cleaning component 3 is used to spray water at least toward the filter unit 2 after the filter unit 2 is flipped downwards. The cleaning component 3 includes a water pipe 31 and a nozzle 32. The nozzle 32 is a conical nozzle 32. The water spraying area of ​​the nozzle 32 includes the top of the filter unit 2 after it is flipped downwards and the wall of the temporary storage tank 9. The nozzle 32 is a self-rotating nozzle 32. There are two nozzles 32, and the two nozzles 32 are distributed on both sides of the filter unit 2.

[0068] Example 4: This utility model proposes a decoction device, which includes a decoction pot and a temporary storage container 9. The decoction device is equipped with a filter tipping mechanism as described in Example 1. The filter tipping mechanism includes a filter unit 2, a tipping drive component 1, and a cleaning component 3.

[0069] In Example 4, as Figure 8 As shown, the filter unit 2 is a semi-cylindrical filter screen 22, with the opening of the semi-cylindrical filter screen facing upwards in the upward filtering state. More specifically, the filter unit 2 includes a support 23, on which replaceable 40-mesh to 80-mesh semi-cylindrical filter screens 22 are arranged.

[0070] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A filtering and tilting mechanism for a decoction device, the decoction device comprising a decoction pot and a temporary storage container (9), characterized in that: The filter tipping mechanism includes a filter unit (2) and a tipping drive component (1); The filter unit (2) is configured to be installed below the lid (91) of the temporary storage tank (9) and has at least an upward filtering state and a downward tipping state. The flipping drive component (1) includes a drive unit (11) and a connection unit (12). The output end of the drive unit (11) is connected to the connection unit (12), and the connection unit (12) is connected to the filter unit (2). The filter tilting mechanism is configured such that the filter unit (2) is driven by the tilting drive component (1) to tilt horizontally to a set angle or to tilt freely horizontally, so that the filter unit (2) can switch between an upward filtration state and a downward tilting state.

2. The filtering and overturning mechanism of the decocting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter tipping mechanism also includes a cleaning component (3) that sprays at least toward the filter unit (2) after the filter unit (2) is tipped downward.

3. The filtering and overturning mechanism of the decocting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning component (3) includes a water pipe (31) and a nozzle (32), the nozzle (32) being a conical nozzle (32), the spraying area of ​​the nozzle (32) including the top of the filter unit (2) after it is flipped downwards and the wall of the storage tank (9).

4. The filtering and overturning mechanism of the decocting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The nozzle (32) is a self-rotating nozzle (32), and there are two nozzles (32), which are distributed on both sides of the filter unit (2).

5. The filtering and overturning mechanism of the decocting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter unit (2) is a hemispherical filter (21), and in the upward filtering state, the opening of the hemispherical filter faces upward.

6. The filter tilting mechanism of the decoction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter unit (2) is a semi-cylindrical filter screen (22), and in the upward filtering state, the opening of the semi-cylindrical filter screen faces upward.

7. The filter and tilting mechanism of a decoction device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The filter unit (2) includes a support (23) on which a replaceable 40-80 mesh semi-cylindrical filter screen (22) is arranged.

8. The filtering and overturning mechanism of the decocting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive unit (11) is an electric drive unit (11) or a pneumatic drive unit (11).

9. The filter tilting mechanism of a decoction device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The flipping drive component (1) further includes a first connector (13), a second connector (14), a first transmission component (15), a second transmission component (16), and a fixing component (17). The first transmission component (15) and the second transmission component (16) are rotatably mounted on the fixing component (17). The drive unit (11) drives the first transmission component (15) to rotate through the first connector (13). The first transmission component (15) and the second transmission component (16) are connected by a transmission engagement. The first transmission component drives the second transmission component (16) to rotate. The second transmission component (16) is connected to the connecting unit (12) through the second connector (14). The second transmission component (16) drives the filter unit (2) to flip horizontally through the second connector (14) and the connecting unit (12).

10. The filtering and overturning mechanism of the decocting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first transmission component (15) and the second transmission component (16) are pulleys or gears.

11. The filtering and overturning mechanism of the decocting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The fixing member (17) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lid (91) of the temporary storage bucket (9), the first connecting member (13) is located on the upper edge of the bucket body of the temporary storage bucket (9), and the second transmission member (16) is located below the first transmission member (15).

12. A decocting device, characterized by: The decoction apparatus uses a filter tipping mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

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