Automatic distillation device for herbaceous plant beverage
By using a basket and helical gear system in the distillation device for herbal beverages, uniform contact and turbulence between the herbs and steam are achieved, solving the problems of auger blade damage and poor thermal uniformity, and improving distillation efficiency and plant activity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 林清福
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
In existing herbal beverage distillation devices, the auger blades come into direct contact with the plants, causing damage, reduced activity, and poor heat uniformity.
The system employs a first and second net basket structure within the suspended basket. The first net basket is driven to rotate by a motor, while the second net basket rotates in the opposite direction via a helical gear system. This achieves uniform contact and turbulence between the herbaceous plants and the steam, avoiding mechanical damage.
It improves the uniformity of heating of herbaceous plants, reduces the amount of steam used, enhances distillation efficiency, and protects plant activity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of distillation apparatus technology, and in particular to an automatic distillation apparatus for herbal beverages. Background Technology
[0002] The utility model with announcement number CN217287243U relates to the field of herbal plant essence extraction technology, specifically a distillation extraction device for extracting essential substances from herbal plants. It includes an extraction tank, with a connecting block movably inserted into the center of the bottom inner wall of the extraction tank. The spacing between the inner walls of the connecting blocks gradually increases from top to bottom. The top of the connecting block, located above the bottom inner wall of the extraction tank, is arc-shaped. A cylindrical rod is rotatably connected to the center of the top of the connecting block. The outer wall of the cylindrical rod is equipped with auger blades. Heating rods are symmetrically distributed inside the extraction tank near the bottom, on the left and right sides of the connecting block. A temperature controller is installed on the outer wall of the extraction tank. This utility model uses a motor to drive a rotating shaft, which in turn causes the cylindrical rod to rotate the auger blades. This allows the material inside the extraction tank to move with the rotation of the auger blades, ensuring uniform heating of the material inside the extraction tank even when the heating rods are in a fixed position, thereby improving distillation efficiency.
[0003] The existing technology achieves uniform heating by agitating the herbaceous plants with auger blades. However, the auger blades come into direct contact with the herbaceous plants during rotation, which can damage the plants, reduce their activity, and create certain agitation dead zones. As a result, the uniformity of heating the herbaceous plants is generally poor. Therefore, there is a need for an automatic distillation device for herbal beverages to meet people's needs. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic distillation device for herbal beverages to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic distillation device for herbal beverages, comprising a distillation tank, a hanging basket, and a cover. A steam mesh cover is installed inside the distillation tank, and a steam pipe is connected to the steam mesh cover. The hanging basket is movably connected to the distillation tank. A motor is installed on the outer wall of the hanging basket, and a first mesh basket is connected to the output end of the motor. The first mesh basket is arranged inside the hanging basket, and a first mesh cover is installed on the first mesh basket. The cover is movably connected to the hanging basket, and a condenser pipe is installed on the cover. A connector is installed on the outer wall of the hanging basket, and a first helical gear is rotatably connected inside the connector. A second helical gear meshes with the first helical gear, and a rotating shaft is connected to the second helical gear. The rotating shaft is connected to the outer wall of the first mesh basket. A third helical gear meshes with the first helical gear, and the third helical gear is symmetrical to the second helical gear. A connecting pipe is connected to the third helical gear, and a second mesh basket is connected to the connecting pipe. The second mesh basket is arranged in a ring inside the hanging basket and outside the first mesh basket. A second mesh cover is installed on the second mesh basket.
[0006] Preferably, the connector is U-shaped with the first helical gear, the second helical gear, and the third helical gear contacting each inner wall of the connector.
[0007] Preferably, a positioning shaft is provided on one side of the connector, and a first helical gear is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the positioning shaft.
[0008] Preferably, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the third helical gear, the connecting tube, and the second basket.
[0009] Preferably, the first net basket and the first net cover, as well as the second net basket and the second net cover, are detachably connected by bolts.
[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0011] In this invention, the placement of the first net basket inside the hanging basket allows the herbaceous plants to be placed inside. The connection between the first net cover and the first net basket ensures that the herbaceous plants remain inside the first net basket when the motor drives the first net basket to rotate. Furthermore, the rotation of the first net basket allows the herbaceous plants inside to come into more even contact with the steam discharged from the steam pipe and steam mesh cover, preventing mechanical damage to the herbaceous plants and improving the uniformity of heating.
[0012] In this invention, the cooperation of the first helical gear, the second helical gear, the third helical gear, the rotating shaft, and the connecting pipe enables the second basket to rotate in the opposite direction to the first basket during the rotation of the first basket. This achieves uniform heating of the herbaceous plants in the second basket, and the mutual counter-rotation of the first and second baskets creates a turbulent effect on the steam, preventing the steam from being quickly discharged into the condenser, saving steam consumption, and further improving the distillation effect. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic distillation device for herbal beverages proposed in this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a front cross-sectional view of an automatic distillation device for herbal beverages proposed in this utility model.
[0015] Figure 3 This is a top view cross-sectional structural diagram of the basket of an automatic distillation device for herbal beverages proposed in this utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the first and second mesh baskets of an automatic distillation device for herbal beverages proposed in this utility model.
[0017] In the diagram: 1. Distillation tank; 2. Hanging basket; 3. Cover; 4. Steam mesh cover; 5. Steam pipe; 6. Motor; 7. First mesh basket; 8. First mesh cover; 9. Condenser; 10. Connector; 11. First helical gear; 12. Second helical gear; 13. Shaft; 14. Third helical gear; 15. Connecting pipe; 16. Second mesh basket; 17. Second mesh cover; 18. Positioning shaft. 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 of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0019] Reference Figure 1-4 An automatic distillation device for herbal beverages includes a distillation tank 1, a hanging basket 2, and a cover 3. A steam mesh 4 is installed inside the distillation tank 1, and a steam pipe 5 is connected to the steam mesh 4. The hanging basket 2 is movably connected to the distillation tank 1. A motor 6 is installed on the outer wall of the hanging basket 2, and a first mesh basket 7 is connected to the output end of the motor 6. The first mesh basket 7 is arranged inside the hanging basket 2, and a first mesh cover 8 is installed on the first mesh basket 7. The cover 3 is movably connected to the hanging basket 2, and a condenser pipe 9 is installed on the cover 3. A connector 10 is installed on the outer wall of the hanging basket 2, and a first inclined plate is rotatably connected within the connector 10. Gear 11, a first helical gear 11 meshes with a second helical gear 12, the second helical gear 12 is connected to a rotating shaft 13, the rotating shaft 13 is connected to the outer wall of the first net basket 7, providing support for the first net basket 7, the first helical gear 11 is also meshed with a third helical gear 14, the third helical gear 14 is symmetrical to the second helical gear 12, the third helical gear 14 is connected to a connecting pipe 15, the connecting pipe 15 is connected to a second net basket 16, the second net basket 16 is arranged in a ring inside the hanging basket 2 and outside the first net basket 7, the second net basket 16 is provided with a second net cover 17.
[0020] By setting the first net basket 7 inside the hanging basket 2, the herbaceous plants can be placed inside the first net basket 7. The connection between the first net cover 8 and the first net basket 7 ensures that the herbaceous plants are always inside the first net basket 7 when the motor 6 drives the first net basket 7 to rotate. Furthermore, the rotation of the first net basket 7 allows the herbaceous plants inside to come into more even contact with the steam discharged from the steam pipe 5 and the steam mesh cover 4, avoiding mechanical damage to the herbaceous plants and improving the uniformity of heating.
[0021] Driven by the motor 6, the first basket 7 rotates, which, connected to the shaft 13, causes the second helical gear 12 to rotate. Through the meshing of the first helical gear 11, the third helical gear 14 rotates in the opposite direction. Through the connection of the connecting pipe 15, the second basket 16 rotates in the opposite direction, thereby achieving uniform heating of the herbaceous plants in the second basket 16. The mutual opposite rotation of the first basket 7 and the second basket 16 creates a turbulence effect on the steam, preventing the steam from being quickly discharged into the condenser 9, saving steam consumption, and further improving the distillation effect.
[0022] Specifically, in this embodiment, the connector 10 is U-shaped with the first helical gear 11, the second helical gear 12 and the third helical gear 14 respectively contacting each inner wall of the connector 10 to provide positioning, ensure the stability of the meshing between the first helical gear 11, the second helical gear 12 and the third helical gear 14, and prevent separation.
[0023] Specifically, in this embodiment, a positioning shaft 18 is provided on one side of the connector 10, and the first helical gear 11 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the positioning shaft 18, providing a stable fulcrum for the rotation of the first helical gear 11.
[0024] Specifically, in this embodiment, the rotating shaft 13 is rotatably connected to the third helical gear 14, the connecting pipe 15, and the second net basket 16, so as to realize the coaxial reverse rotation between the first net basket 7 and the second net basket 16, and ensure the overall connection effect.
[0025] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first net basket 7 and the first net cover 8, as well as the second net basket 16 and the second net cover 17, are detachably connected by bolts, which facilitates the placement and removal of herbaceous plants.
[0026] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic distillation device for herbal beverages, comprising a distillation tank (1), a basket (2), and a cover (3), characterized in that: A steam mesh cover (4) is provided inside the distillation tank (1), and a steam pipe (5) is connected to the steam mesh cover (4). The basket (2) is movably connected to the distillation tank (1). A motor (6) is provided on the outer wall of the basket (2). A first mesh basket (7) is connected to the output end of the motor (6). The first mesh basket (7) is arranged inside the basket (2). A first mesh cover (8) is provided on the first mesh basket (7). The cover (3) is movably connected to the basket (2). A condenser pipe (9) is provided on the cover (3). A connector (10) is provided on the outer wall of the basket (2). A first helical gear (11) is rotatably connected inside the connector (10). The first helical gear (11) is meshed with the second helical gear (12), and the second helical gear (12) is connected to the rotating shaft (13). The rotating shaft (13) is connected to the outer wall of the first net basket (7). The first helical gear (11) is also meshed with the third helical gear (14). The third helical gear (14) is symmetrical to the second helical gear (12). The third helical gear (14) is connected to the connecting pipe (15), and the connecting pipe (15) is connected to the second net basket (16). The second net basket (16) is arranged in a ring inside the hanging basket (2) and outside the first net basket (7). The second net basket (16) is provided with a second net cover (17).
2. The automatic distillation device for herbal beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (10) is U-shaped with a right angle. The first helical gear (11), the second helical gear (12) and the third helical gear (14) are in contact with each inner wall of the connector (10).
3. The automatic distillation device for herbal beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning shaft (18) is provided on one side of the connector (10), and a first helical gear (11) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the positioning shaft (18).
4. The automatic distillation device for herbal beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (13) is rotatably connected to the third helical gear (14), the connecting pipe (15), and the second basket (16).
5. The automatic distillation device for herbal beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first net basket (7) and the first net cover (8), as well as the second net basket (16) and the second net cover (17), are detachably connected by bolts.