Instant brewing and stirring cup for traditional Chinese medicine powder

By using gear one and gear two in the herbal powder preparation equipment, the stirring rod rotates to generate vortex and shear force, solving the problem of dead zones in the stirring process. This achieves rapid and uniform mixing and dissolution of the herbal powder, thus improving its efficacy.

CN224207844UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08THE THIRD AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SUN YAT SEN UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE THIRD AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SUN YAT SEN UNIV
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing Chinese medicine powder preparation equipment is prone to creating dead zones during the stirring process, resulting in uneven concentration of the medicine and affecting its efficacy, especially for Chinese medicine powders with different particle sizes or complex compositions.

Method used

The combination of gear one and gear two allows the stirring rod to rotate during its rotation, generating complex vortices and shear forces to ensure thorough mixing of the Chinese medicine powder and hot water, reducing dead zones in the mixing process.

Benefits of technology

It achieves rapid dissolution and uniform mixing of Chinese medicine powder, ensuring that the powder in every corner is fully dissolved, thereby improving the efficacy of the medicine.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a traditional Chinese medicine powder instant brewing and stirring cup which comprises a cup body, an inner container is arranged in a containing groove formed in the middle of the top wall of the cup body, external threads arranged on the upper side of the outer arc face of the cup body are in threaded connection with internal threads arranged on the lower side of the inner arc face of a heat preservation cover, and the cup further comprises a stirring mechanism. The stirring mechanism comprises a mounting cylinder, a connecting base, stirring rods and a transmission assembly, the mounting cylinder is rotationally connected to the middle of the bottom wall of the inner container through a first sealing bearing, the upper end of the mounting cylinder is fixedly connected with a connecting groove formed in the middle of the lower end of the connecting base, and the stirring rods are rotationally connected to the front side and the rear side of the upper end of the connecting base through second sealing bearings; according to the instant brewing and stirring cup for the traditional Chinese medicine powder, the traditional Chinese medicine powder can be more effectively mixed with hot water, liquid in the whole cup is covered, it is ensured that the powder at each corner can be fully mixed, stirring dead angles are reduced, and the traditional Chinese medicine powder is more rapidly dissolved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brewing equipment technology, specifically a mixing cup for instant brewing of traditional Chinese medicine powder. Background Technology

[0002] The instant brewing and stirring cup for Chinese herbal powder is a convenient brewing tool specifically designed for Chinese herbal powders. It makes brewing Chinese herbal powders more efficient, convenient, and uniform, while preserving the effective components of the herbs, making it convenient for patients to take. (Existing technology: Authorization Publication No. CN 205386039) U's patent discloses an automatic stirring brewing cup, including a cup body, stirring wheel, switch, bottom cover, motor, and battery. The cup body is divided into upper and lower parts: the upper part is a liquid chamber for containing liquid, and the lower part is a device chamber. The motor is located in the device chamber, and the motor shaft extends through the bottom of the cup body into the liquid chamber in the upper part of the cup body. The stirring wheel is located in the liquid chamber and fixed on the motor shaft. The stirring wheel is equipped with stirring blades. During use, although the stirring wheel can drive the stirring blades to rotate, the stirring range of the bottom stirring plate is limited, which can easily form stirring dead zones near the cup wall. Moreover, the stirring method of the bottom stirring plate can usually only generate local eddies, which is not ideal for the mixing effect of the liquid in the entire cup. Especially when the particle size of the Chinese medicine powder is different or the composition is complex, the bottom stirring plate alone may not be able to evenly disperse all the components in the water, resulting in uneven concentration distribution of the medicine and affecting the efficacy. Therefore, we propose an instant brewing stirring cup for Chinese medicine powder. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to overcome existing defects and provide an instant brewing and stirring cup for traditional Chinese medicine powder. Through the coordinated arrangement of gear one and gear two, the stirring rod can rotate during its rotation, thereby generating more complex eddies and shear forces. This multi-directional motion can also more effectively mix the traditional Chinese medicine powder with hot water, covering the entire liquid in the cup and ensuring that the powder in every corner is fully mixed, reducing dead zones in the stirring process, and allowing the traditional Chinese medicine powder to dissolve faster. This effectively solves the problems in the background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a mixing cup for instant brewing of traditional Chinese medicine powder, including a cup body, an inner liner provided in a placement groove in the middle of the top wall of the cup body, an external thread provided on the upper side of the outer arc surface of the cup body and an internal thread provided on the lower side of the inner arc surface of the heat preservation cover, and a stirring mechanism.

[0005] The stirring mechanism includes a mounting cylinder, a connecting seat, a stirring rod, and a transmission assembly. The mounting cylinder is rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom wall of the inner liner via a sealed bearing. The upper end of the mounting cylinder is fixedly connected to the connecting groove in the middle of the lower end of the connecting seat. The stirring rod is rotatably connected to the front and rear sides of the upper end of the connecting seat via a sealed bearing. The transmission assembly is located inside the cup body. Both the mounting cylinder and the stirring rod are driven by the transmission assembly. Through the cooperation of gear one and gear two, the stirring rod can rotate during rotation, which can generate more complex eddies and shear forces. This multi-directional movement can also more effectively mix the Chinese medicine powder with hot water, covering the entire liquid in the cup, ensuring that the powder in every corner is fully mixed, reducing dead zones in the stirring, and making the Chinese medicine powder dissolve faster.

[0006] Furthermore, a microcontroller is installed inside the cup body, a charging interface is located on the lower right side of the cup body, an input panel is located at the front of the cup body, and a lithium battery is located on the front side of the bottom wall of the cup body. The input end of the charging interface is electrically connected to an external power source, the input end of the lithium battery is electrically connected to the output end of the charging interface, the input end of the input panel is electrically connected to the output end of the lithium battery, and the input end of the microcontroller is electrically connected to the output end of the input panel, enabling the control of the electrical components inside the device.

[0007] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes a fixed rod, a first gear, and a second gear. The fixed rod is located in the middle of the bottom wall of the cup body. The upper end of the fixed rod passes through the mounting cylinder and extends into the interior of the connecting seat. A first gear is provided on the upper side of the outer arc surface of the fixed rod, and a second gear is provided on the lower side of the outer arc surface of each of the two stirring rods. Both second gears mesh with the first gear, and the stirring rods can be driven to rotate through the second gears.

[0008] Furthermore, the transmission assembly also includes a motor, a first drive gear, and a second drive gear. The motor is located on the right side of the bottom wall of the cup body. The first drive gear is located at the upper end of the motor output shaft, and the second drive gear is located on the lower side of the outer arc surface of the mounting cylinder. The first drive gear and the second drive gear are meshed and connected. The input end of the motor is electrically connected to the output end of the microcontroller, and can drive the connecting seat to rotate through the mounting cylinder.

[0009] Furthermore, a temperature detector is provided on the front side of the lower end of the inner tank. The probe of the temperature detector is located inside the inner tank. The temperature detector is bidirectionally electrically connected to the microcontroller and can detect the temperature of the hot water.

[0010] Furthermore, a display screen is provided on the upper side of the front end of the cup body. The input terminal of the display screen is electrically connected to the output terminal of the microcontroller. The display screen can display the received temperature data in the form of numbers or graphics, so that users can understand the specific temperature of the hot water.

[0011] Furthermore, a scale line is provided on the rear side of the inner arc surface of the inner tank, so that the user can pay attention to how much water to pour when pouring hot water.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This instant brewing and stirring cup for traditional Chinese medicine powder has the following advantages:

[0013] By using gear one and gear two in combination, the stirring rod can rotate during its rotation, which generates more complex eddies and shear forces. This multi-directional motion can also more effectively mix the Chinese medicine powder with hot water, covering the entire liquid in the cup, ensuring that the powder in every corner is fully mixed, reducing dead zones in the stirring, and allowing the Chinese medicine powder to dissolve faster. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front sectional structure of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring mechanism of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Cup body, 2. Microcontroller, 3. Inner liner, 4. Insulation cover, 5. Stirring mechanism, 51. Mounting cylinder, 52. Connecting seat, 53. Stirring rod, 54. Transmission assembly, 541. Fixing rod, 542. Gear 1, 543. Gear 2, 544. Motor, 545. Drive gear 1, 546. Drive gear 2, 6. Scale line, 7. Temperature sensor, 8. Display screen, 9. Charging interface, 10. Input panel, 11. Lithium battery. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-3This embodiment provides a technical solution: an instant brewing and stirring cup for traditional Chinese medicine powder, including a cup body 1, an inner liner 3 is provided in a placement groove in the middle of the top wall of the cup body 1, an external thread on the upper side of the outer arc surface of the cup body 1 is threadedly connected to an internal thread on the lower side of the inner arc surface of the heat preservation cover 4, the inner liner 3 is made of ceramic material, ceramic has extremely strong corrosion resistance, and can resist the chemical erosion of various components in traditional Chinese medicine powder, whether it is acidic, alkaline or other special components of traditional Chinese medicine powder, it will not cause damage to the ceramic inner liner, and also includes a stirring mechanism 5;

[0020] Stirring mechanism 5: It includes a mounting cylinder 51, a connecting seat 52, a stirring rod 53, and a transmission assembly 54. The mounting cylinder 51 is rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom wall of the inner liner 3 via a sealed bearing. The upper end of the mounting cylinder 51 is fixedly connected to the connecting groove in the middle of the lower end of the connecting seat 52. The stirring rod 53 is rotatably connected to the front and rear sides of the upper end of the connecting seat 52 via a sealed bearing. The transmission assembly 54 is located inside the cup body 1. Both the mounting cylinder 51 and the stirring rod 53 are driven by the transmission assembly 54. The transmission assembly 54 includes a fixed rod 541 and a gear. Gear 1 542 and gear 2 543 are provided. A fixing rod 541 is located in the middle of the bottom wall of the cup body 1. The upper end of the fixing rod 541 passes through the mounting cylinder 51 and extends into the interior of the connecting seat 52. Gear 1 542 is provided on the upper side of the outer arc surface of the fixing rod 541, and gear 2 543 is provided on the lower side of the outer arc surface of each of the two stirring rods 53. Both gear 2 543 are meshed with gear 1 542. The transmission assembly 54 also includes a motor 544, a drive gear 1 545, and a drive gear 2 546. The motor 544 is located on the right side of the bottom wall of the cup body 1. On the side, a drive gear 1 is provided at the upper end of the output shaft of motor 544, and a drive gear 2 546 is provided on the lower side of the outer arc surface of mounting cylinder 51. Drive gear 1 545 and drive gear 2 546 are meshed and connected. The input end of motor 544 is electrically connected to the output end of microcontroller 2. Through the control of microcontroller 2, motor 544 starts to run. During the rotation of motor 544, it drives drive gear 1 545 to rotate. During the rotation of drive gear 1 545, it drives drive gear 2 546 to rotate through meshing connection. The second gear 546 drives the connecting seat 52 to rotate via the mounting cylinder 51, which in turn drives the stirring rod 53 to rotate. During the rotation of the stirring rod 53, the meshing connection between gear 1 542 and gear 2 543 allows the two stirring rods 53 to rotate on their own, which generates more complex eddies and shear forces. This multi-directional motion can also more effectively mix the Chinese medicine powder with hot water, covering the entire liquid in the cup, ensuring that the powder in every corner is fully mixed, reducing dead zones in the stirring, and allowing the Chinese medicine powder to dissolve faster.

[0021] The cup body 1 contains a microcontroller 2. A charging interface 9 is located on the lower right side of the cup body 1. An input panel 10 is located at the front of the cup body 1. A lithium battery 11 is located on the front side of the bottom wall of the cup body 1. The input terminal of the charging interface 9 is electrically connected to an external power source, and the input terminal of the lithium battery 11 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the charging interface 9. The input terminal of the input panel 10 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the lithium battery 11, and the input terminal of the microcontroller 2 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the input panel 10. During production, a micro-inverter can be installed inside the cup body 1, connected in series between the input terminal of the input panel 10 and the output terminal of the battery 11. The micro-inverter can charge the battery... The DC power inside the 11 is converted into AC power to power the input panel 10. When hot water is poured into the inner tank 3, the user activates the circuit between the microcontroller 2 and the storage battery 11 through the switch button on the input panel 10. The microcontroller 2 powers the temperature detector 7. After the cup body 1 is closed, the user sends a stirring command to the microcontroller 2 through the stirring command button on the input panel 10. Under the control of the microcontroller 2, the motor 544 starts running. When the instant brewing and stirring cup for Chinese medicine powder is not in use, the user connects the charging interface 9 to the external charging connector. The external charging connector charges the storage battery 11 through the charging interface 9, thereby storing electrical energy.

[0022] The inner tank 3 has a temperature detector 7 installed at the front of its lower end. The probe of the temperature detector 7 is located inside the inner tank 3. The temperature detector 7 is bidirectionally electrically connected to the microcontroller 2. When hot water is poured into the inner tank 3, the temperature detector 7 will collect the temperature signal of the hot water through the resistance temperature sensor during use. The resistance temperature sensor converts the temperature change into the resistance value change, and then the temperature detector 7 converts the resistance value into the temperature value through the built-in algorithm.

[0023] The cup body 1 has a display screen 8 on its upper front end. The input terminal of the display screen 8 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the microcontroller 2. The display screen 8 starts to run under the control of the microcontroller 2. The microcontroller 2 transmits the data detected by the temperature detector 7 to the display screen 8. The display screen 8 receives the temperature data sent by the microcontroller 2 and displays it in the form of numbers or graphics, so that the user can understand the specific temperature of the hot water.

[0024] Among them, the inner liner 3 has a scale line 6 on the back of the inner arc surface. When pouring hot water, the user can use the scale line 6 to pay attention to how much water to pour.

[0025] The working principle of the instant brewing and stirring cup for Chinese herbal powder provided by this utility model is as follows: During the production of the cup body 1, a micro inverter can be installed inside the cup body 1. The micro inverter is connected in series between the input terminal of the input panel 10 and the output terminal of the battery 11. The micro inverter can convert the DC power in the battery 11 into AC power to supply power to the input panel 10. During use of the instant brewing and stirring cup for Chinese herbal powder, the user first unscrews the insulation cover 4, and then pours hot water into the inner liner 3. While pouring hot water, the user can use the scale 6 to indicate the required water volume. The inner liner 3 is made of ceramic material, which has extremely strong corrosion resistance and can withstand various substances in the Chinese herbal powder. Chemical corrosion from the ingredients, whether acidic, alkaline, or containing other special herbal powders, will not damage the ceramic inner liner. After hot water is poured into the inner liner 3, the user activates the circuit between the microcontroller 2 and the battery 11 by pressing the switch button on the control panel 10. The microcontroller 2 then powers the temperature sensor 7. During use, the temperature sensor 7 collects the temperature signal of the hot water using a resistance temperature detector (RTD). The RTD converts temperature changes into resistance changes, and the temperature sensor 7 uses a built-in algorithm to convert the resistance value back into a temperature value. The calculated data from the temperature sensor 7 is then transmitted to the microcontroller 2. Under the control of the microcontroller 2, the display screen 8 starts operating. The microcontroller 2 transmits the data detected by the temperature detector 7 to the display screen 8. After receiving the temperature data sent by the microcontroller 2, the display screen 8 displays it in numerical or graphical form, making it easy for the user to understand the specific temperature of the hot water. After the hot water is added, the user adds the Chinese medicine powder into the inner liner 3. After adding, the user reconnects the heat preservation cover 4 to the external thread on the upper side of the outer arc surface of the cup body 1, thereby closing the cup body 1. Then, the user sends a stirring command to the microcontroller 2 by pressing the stirring command button on the panel 10. Under the control of the microcontroller 2, the motor 544 starts to run. During the rotation of the motor 544, the drive gear 545 rotates. During its rotation, wheel 545 drives drive gear 546 to rotate via meshing. Drive gear 546 drives connecting seat 52 to rotate via mounting cylinder 51. Connecting seat 52 drives stirring rod 53 to rotate. During the rotation of stirring rod 53, gear 543 revolves around gear 542, causing both stirring rods 53 to rotate and generate multiple vortices, thereby thoroughly mixing hot water and Chinese medicine powder. When the instant brewing cup for Chinese medicine powder is not in use, the user connects charging interface 9 to an external charging connector. The external charging connector charges battery 11 through charging interface 9, thereby storing electrical energy.

[0026] It is worth noting that the microcontroller 2 disclosed in the above embodiments can be an STM8S207S8T6C, the motor 544 can be a GA12-N20, the temperature detector 7 can be an OHR-E700, the display screen 8 can be an H0128Y001, and the lithium battery 11 can be a GFMD-C. The microcontroller 2 controls the operation of the motor 544, the temperature detector 7, and the display screen 8 using methods commonly used in the prior art. The input panel 10 is equipped with a switch button and a stirring command button corresponding to the microcontroller 2 and used to control its switching.

[0027] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A mixing cup for instant brewing of traditional Chinese medicine powder, comprising a cup body (1), an inner liner (3) disposed in a groove in the middle of the top wall of the cup body (1), and an external thread on the upper side of the outer arc surface of the cup body (1) being threadedly connected to an internal thread on the lower side of the inner arc surface of the heat preservation cover (4), characterized in that: It also includes a stirring mechanism (5); Stirring mechanism (5): It includes mounting cylinder (51), connecting seat (52), stirring rod (53) and transmission assembly (54). The mounting cylinder (51) is rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom wall of the inner liner (3) through a sealed bearing. The upper end of the mounting cylinder (51) is fixedly connected to the connecting groove provided in the middle of the lower end of the connecting seat (52). The stirring rod (53) is rotatably connected to the front and rear sides of the upper end of the connecting seat (52) through a sealed bearing. The transmission assembly (54) is located inside the cup body (1). The mounting cylinder (51) and the stirring rod (53) are both driven by the transmission assembly (54).

2. The instant brewing and stirring cup for traditional Chinese medicine powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup body (1) is equipped with a microcontroller (2) inside. A charging interface (9) is provided on the lower right side of the cup body (1). A keypad (10) is provided on the front end of the cup body (1). A lithium battery (11) is provided on the front side of the bottom wall of the cup body (1). The input end of the charging interface (9) is electrically connected to an external power source. The input end of the lithium battery (11) is electrically connected to the output end of the charging interface (9). The input end of the keypad (10) is electrically connected to the output end of the lithium battery (11). The input end of the microcontroller (2) is electrically connected to the output end of the keypad (10).

3. The instant brewing and stirring cup for traditional Chinese medicine powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (54) includes a fixed rod (541), a first gear (542), and a second gear (543). The fixed rod (541) is located in the middle of the bottom wall of the cup body (1). The upper end of the fixed rod (541) passes through the mounting cylinder (51) and extends into the interior of the connecting seat (52). The first gear (542) is provided on the upper side of the outer arc surface of the fixed rod (541), and the second gear (543) is provided on the lower side of the outer arc surface of the two stirring rods (53). The two second gears (543) are meshed with the first gear (542).

4. The instant brewing and stirring cup for traditional Chinese medicine powder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (54) also includes a motor (544), a first drive gear (545) and a second drive gear (546). The motor (544) is located on the right side of the bottom wall of the cup body (1). The first drive gear (545) is located at the upper end of the output shaft of the motor (544), and the second drive gear (546) is located on the lower side of the outer arc surface of the mounting cylinder (51). The first drive gear (545) and the second drive gear (546) are meshed and connected. The input end of the motor (544) is electrically connected to the output end of the microcontroller (2).

5. The instant brewing and stirring cup for traditional Chinese medicine powder according to claim 2, characterized in that: A temperature detector (7) is provided on the front side of the lower end of the inner liner (3). The probe of the temperature detector (7) is located inside the inner liner (3). The temperature detector (7) is bidirectionally electrically connected to the microcontroller (2).

6. The instant brewing and stirring cup for traditional Chinese medicine powder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper side of the front end of the cup body (1) is provided with a display screen (8), and the input end of the display screen (8) is electrically connected to the output end of the microcontroller (2).

7. The instant brewing and stirring cup for traditional Chinese medicine powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner liner (3) has a scale line (6) on the rear side of the inner arc surface.

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