Rapid cooling and fresh-keeping equipment for harvested gastrodia elata
By designing an automated post-harvest cooling and preservation device for Gastrodia elata, which uses a motor-driven brush to clean the soil, the problem of low efficiency in manual cleaning after harvesting Gastrodia elata has been solved, achieving rapid cleaning and cooling preservation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 昭通学院
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
When Gastrodia elata is harvested, it is covered with soil and needs to be cleaned manually with a soft brush, which is inefficient.
A rapid cooling and preservation device for Gastrodia elata after harvest was designed, comprising a box, brush bristles, a drive mechanism, and an adjustment mechanism. The device uses a motor to drive the brush bristles to rotate and automatically clean the soil, and the position of the brush bristles can be adjusted according to the size of the Gastrodia elata.
It enables rapid cleaning and cooling preservation of Gastrodia elata, improves cleaning efficiency, and ensures flexible and applicable cleaning results.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Gastrodia elata technology, and in particular to a rapid cooling and preservation device for Gastrodia elata after harvest. Background Technology
[0002] Gastrodia elata is a traditional Chinese medicine commonly used to relieve dizziness and headaches. It has the effects of improving vertigo, relieving numbness in the limbs, regulating nerve function, and aiding sleep. It is suitable for symptoms such as migraines, neurasthenia, and numbness in the hands and feet. Gastrodia elata is mainly produced in Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Hubei, Shaanxi and other places.
[0003] To preserve the medicinal value of Gastrodia elata, it can be placed directly into a cooling device for preservation after pre-processing following harvesting. However, when freshly harvested, Gastrodia elata is covered with soil, and to avoid mechanical damage, it needs to be manually cleaned with a soft brush, which results in low processing efficiency.
[0004] Therefore, we propose a rapid cooling and preservation device for Gastrodia elata after harvest. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies where Gastrodia elata is covered with soil when it is freshly harvested, requiring manual cleaning of the surface soil with a soft brush to avoid mechanical damage, resulting in low processing efficiency. Therefore, this invention proposes a rapid cooling and preservation device for Gastrodia elata after harvesting.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A rapid cooling and preservation device for Gastrodia elata after harvest, comprising:
[0008] The box has a door hinged to one side, and multiple collection boxes for placing Gastrodia elata are slidably connected between the inner walls of the two sides of the box via guide rails. A condenser is fixedly embedded in the outer wall of one side of the box.
[0009] A connecting plate is fixed on one side of the box, and a rotating seat is rotatably passed through the surface of the connecting plate. Multiple sliding grooves are opened on the inner wall of the rotating seat, and sliding plates are slidably connected in the multiple sliding grooves. Brush bristles are provided on the side of the multiple sliding plates that are close to each other.
[0010] A drive mechanism is provided on one side of the connecting plate to drive the rotating seat.
[0011] An adjustment mechanism is provided at the bottom of the rotating base and is used to adjust the position of the brush bristles.
[0012] In one possible design, the drive mechanism includes a motor, a battery, and a controller. The motor, battery, and controller are all fixed on the surface of the connecting plate. The output shaft of the motor passes through the connecting plate. One end of the motor output shaft and the outer wall of the rotating seat are both fixed with synchronous pulleys. A synchronous belt drives between the two synchronous pulleys.
[0013] In one possible design, the adjustment mechanism includes multiple positioning slots, multiple guide rods, and a rotating tube. The multiple positioning slots are evenly distributed on the outer wall of the rotating seat, the multiple guide rods are respectively fixed to the bottom of multiple sliding plates, and the rotating tube is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the outer wall of the rotating seat. A positioning bolt is threaded through the outer wall of the rotating tube, one end of which is located in one of the positioning slots. The bottom end of the rotating tube is tapered and has multiple guide slots, and the multiple guide rods pass through the multiple guide slots respectively.
[0014] In one possible design, the surface of the connecting plate has a slot, in which a protective cover is snapped into place, and the motor and battery are both located inside the protective cover.
[0015] In one possible design, an annular protective shell is fixed to the surface of the connecting plate, and the protective shell is located above the rotating seat.
[0016] In one possible design, the bottom of the housing is fixed with a base, the base is hollow inside, multiple rollers are installed at the bottom of the base, and a handle is fixed on one side of the connecting plate.
[0017] In this application, when using the equipment, two water-filled containers can be placed in the base beforehand. Then, the equipment is moved to the location where Gastrodia elata needs to be harvested. The two containers are removed, and the condenser is turned on to cool the inside of the chamber. After harvesting the Gastrodia elata, most of the soil is removed. The Gastrodia elata is then placed in one of the containers to soak in water to soften the soil. The motor is then turned on, and under the action of the synchronous pulley and synchronous belt, the motor drives the rotating seat to rotate, which in turn drives the brush bristles to rotate. Half of the Gastrodia elata is placed between the rotating brush bristles for cleaning. After cleaning, the Gastrodia elata is flipped over to clean the other half. The soil after cleaning falls directly to the ground. The cleaned Gastrodia elata is then placed in another container for washing. After washing, the Gastrodia elata is placed in the chamber for temporary cooling and preservation, awaiting subsequent processing. The soil attached to the brush bristles can be cleaned after the Gastrodia elata is processed.
[0018] When the position of the bristles needs to be adjusted, rotate the positioning bolt to disengage it from the positioning groove, then rotate the rotating tube to the appropriate position. The rotating tube will drive the guide groove to rotate, and the guide groove will drive the guide rod and the slide to move along the slide groove, thereby changing the position of multiple bristles at the same time. Then, rotate the positioning bolt to enter the corresponding positioning groove.
[0019] Beneficial effects: The post-harvest rapid cooling and preservation equipment for Gastrodia elata described in this utility model, through the setting of multiple structures such as motor, rotating seat and brush bristles, can quickly clean the harvested Gastrodia elata, improve the cleaning efficiency, and facilitate people to quickly cool and preserve Gastrodia elata.
[0020] In this utility model, the post-harvest rapid cooling and preservation equipment for Gastrodia elata, through the setting of multiple structures such as guide rods, guide grooves and positioning bolts, can adjust the position of the brush bristles according to the size of Gastrodia elata, ensuring the cleaning effect of Gastrodia elata, and is flexible and convenient to use;
[0021] This invention allows for quick cleaning of harvested Gastrodia elata, improving cleaning efficiency and facilitating rapid cooling and preservation. The brush bristles can be adjusted according to the size of the Gastrodia elata to ensure effective cleaning. It is flexible and convenient to use. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of a rapid cooling and preservation device for Gastrodia elata after harvest, as proposed in this utility model.
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of a rapid cooling and preservation device for Gastrodia elata after harvest, as proposed in this utility model, from another perspective.
[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of a rapid cooling and preservation device for Gastrodia elata after harvest, as proposed in this utility model.
[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a rapid cooling and preservation device for Gastrodia elata after harvest, as proposed in this utility model.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Box door; 3. Collection box; 4. Condenser; 5. Connecting plate; 6. Controller; 7. Base; 8. Rotating seat; 9. Motor; 10. Battery; 11. Synchronous pulley; 12. Slot; 13. Protective cover; 14. Protective shell; 15. Slide groove; 16. Slide plate; 17. Brush bristles; 18. Positioning groove; 19. Rotating tube; 20. Positioning bolt; 21. Guide groove; 22. Guide rod. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0028] Example 1: Refer to Figures 1-4 A rapid cooling and preservation device, comprising:
[0029] Box 1 has a door 2 hinged to one side. A door lock and handle are installed on one side of the door 2 to facilitate opening and closing. Multiple collection boxes 3 for placing Gastrodia elata are slidably connected between the inner walls of both sides of the box 1 via guide rails. The collected Gastrodia elata is placed in the box after cleaning. A condenser 4 is fixedly embedded in the outer wall of one side of the box 1. The condenser 4 achieves rapid cooling inside the box through refrigerant circulation, providing the necessary low-temperature environment for the preservation of Gastrodia elata.
[0030] A connecting plate 5 is fixed on one side of the box body 1. A rotating seat 8 is rotatably passed through the surface of the connecting plate 5. Multiple sliding grooves 15 are opened on the inner wall of the rotating seat 8. Sliding plates 16 are slidably connected in the multiple sliding grooves 15. Brush bristles 17 are provided on the side of the multiple sliding plates 16 that are close to each other. The brush bristles 17 are made of soft materials, such as nylon or natural horse hair, to avoid damaging the Gastrodia elata.
[0031] The drive mechanism is located on one side of the connecting plate 5 and is used to drive the rotating seat 8. The drive mechanism includes a motor 9, a battery 10 and a controller 6. The motor 9, battery 10 and controller 6 are all fixed on the surface of the connecting plate 5. The output shaft of the motor 9 passes through the connecting plate 5. One end of the output shaft of the motor 9 and the outer wall of the rotating seat 8 are both fixed with synchronous pulleys 11. A synchronous belt is connected between the two synchronous pulleys 11. The controller 6 controls the start, stop and speed of the motor 9, thereby driving the rotating seat 8 to rotate on the connecting plate 5, and then driving the bristles 17 to rotate.
[0032] An adjustment mechanism is located at the bottom of the rotating base 8 and is used to adjust the position of the bristles 17. The adjustment mechanism includes multiple positioning grooves 18, multiple guide rods 22, and a rotating tube 19. The multiple positioning grooves 18 are evenly distributed on the outer wall of the rotating base 8. The multiple guide rods 22 are respectively fixed to the bottom of multiple sliding plates 16. The rotating tube 19 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the outer wall of the rotating base 8. A positioning bolt 20 is threaded through the outer wall of the rotating tube 19. One end of the positioning bolt 20 is located in one of the positioning grooves 18. The bottom end of the rotating tube 19 is tapered and has multiple guide grooves 21. The multiple guide rods 22 pass through the multiple guide grooves 21 respectively. By rotating the rotating tube 19, the position of the positioning bolt 20 and the positioning groove 18 can be changed, thereby driving the guide rod 22 to move in the guide groove 21, thereby adjusting the position of the sliding plate 16 in the sliding groove 15, and realizing the adjustment of the position of the bristles 17.
[0033] This application can be used in the field of Gastrodia elata, or in other fields applicable to this application.
[0034] Example 2: An improved post-harvest rapid cooling and preservation device for Gastrodia elata based on Example 1, which is applied to the field of Gastrodia elata;
[0035] In another aspect of this embodiment, the surface of the connecting plate 5 is provided with a slot 12, and a protective cover 13 is snapped into the slot 12. The motor 9 and the battery 10 are both located inside the protective cover 13. The protective cover 13 can effectively protect the motor 9 and the battery 10, preventing the motor 9 and the battery 10 from being damaged by external forces or exposed to the sun.
[0036] In another aspect of this embodiment, an annular protective shell 14 is fixed on the surface of the connecting plate 5. The protective shell 14 is located above the rotating seat 8 and can protect the user's hands, preventing people from accidentally touching the rotating seat 8.
[0037] In another aspect of this embodiment, a base 7 is fixedly provided at the bottom of the housing 1. The base 7 is hollow inside and can be used to place a water container. The specific size of the base 7 can be adjusted according to the actual use. Multiple rollers are installed at the bottom of the base 7, and a handle is fixedly provided on one side of the connecting plate 5 to facilitate the movement of the equipment.
[0038] However, as is well known to those skilled in the art, the working principles and wiring methods of the condenser 4, controller 6, motor 9 and battery 10 are commonplace and are all conventional methods or common knowledge. They will not be described in detail here. Those skilled in the art can make any selections according to their needs or convenience.
[0039] The accompanying drawings in this application are for illustrative purposes only. The dimensions and shapes of the components shown are not actual limitations but are merely schematic representations. In actual implementation, the components can be reasonably configured and adjusted according to specific needs and actual conditions.
[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A rapid cooling and preservation device for Gastrodia elata after harvest, characterized in that, include: Box (1), with a door (2) hinged on one side of the box (1), and multiple collection boxes (3) for placing Gastrodia elata are slidably connected between the inner walls of the two sides of the box (1) via guide rails, and a condenser (4) is fixedly embedded on the outer wall of one side of the box (1). A connecting plate (5) is fixed on one side of the box (1). A rotating seat (8) is rotatably passed through the surface of the connecting plate (5). Multiple sliding grooves (15) are opened on the inner wall of the rotating seat (8). Slide plates (16) are slidably connected in the multiple sliding grooves (15). Brush bristles (17) are provided on the side of the multiple slide plates (16) that are close to each other. A drive mechanism is provided on one side of the connecting plate (5) to provide drive for the rotating seat (8); An adjustment mechanism is provided at the bottom of the rotating seat (8) for adjusting the position of the bristles (17).
2. The rapid cooling and preservation equipment for Gastrodia elata after harvest according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a motor (9), a battery (10), and a controller (6). The motor (9), battery (10), and controller (6) are all fixed on the surface of the connecting plate (5). The output shaft of the motor (9) passes through the connecting plate (5). One end of the output shaft of the motor (9) and the outer wall of the rotating seat (8) are both fixed with synchronous pulleys (11). A synchronous belt is connected between the two synchronous pulleys (11).
3. The rapid cooling and preservation equipment for Gastrodia elata after harvest according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism includes multiple positioning grooves (18), multiple guide rods (22), and a rotating tube (19). The multiple positioning grooves (18) are evenly distributed on the outer wall of the rotating seat (8). The multiple guide rods (22) are respectively fixed to the bottom of multiple sliding plates (16). The rotating tube (19) is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the outer wall of the rotating seat (8). The outer wall of the rotating tube (19) is threaded with a positioning bolt (20). One end of the positioning bolt (20) is located in one of the positioning grooves (18). The bottom end of the rotating tube (19) is conical and has multiple guide grooves (21). The multiple guide rods (22) pass through the multiple guide grooves (21).
4. The rapid cooling and preservation equipment for Gastrodia elata after harvest according to claim 3, characterized in that, The surface of the connecting plate (5) is provided with a slot (12), and a protective cover (13) is snapped into the slot (12). The motor (9) and the battery (10) are both located inside the protective cover (13).
5. The rapid cooling and preservation equipment for Gastrodia elata after harvest according to claim 4, characterized in that, The surface of the connecting plate (5) is fixed with an annular protective shell (14), which is located above the rotating seat (8).
6. The rapid cooling and preservation equipment for Gastrodia elata after harvest according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the box (1) is fixedly provided with a base (7), the base (7) is hollow inside, and multiple rollers are installed at the bottom of the base (7). A handle is fixedly provided on one side of the connecting plate (5).