Traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece processing airing rack
By adjusting the design of the components and the receiving components, the problem of uneven drying of Chinese herbal medicine slices was solved, achieving uniform drying and fixed position of the Chinese herbal medicine slices, thus improving the drying effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANGUO DESHENG PHARM CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing drying racks for Chinese medicinal herbs result in uneven drying due to changes in the angle of sunlight. In particular, the herbs at the top do not receive sufficient sunlight at noon, while the herbs in other positions are dried to varying degrees.
A drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal herbs was designed. By combining the adjusting components and the receiving components, the position of the mounting frame and the receiving mesh frame are adjusted and flipped by a worm gear mechanism driven by a motor, ensuring that the Chinese medicinal herbs at each level can receive direct sunlight. The position of the Chinese medicinal herbs is fixed by an elastic net to avoid shading.
This technology improves the uniformity and efficiency of drying Chinese medicinal herbs, ensuring that all herbs are evenly exposed to sunlight, fixing their position, and enhancing the drying effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, specifically a drying rack for processing traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces. Background Technology
[0002] Prepared medicinal herbs are Chinese medicinal materials that have been processed according to traditional Chinese medicine theories and methods, and can be directly used in clinical practice. Drying is a crucial step in the processing of prepared medicinal herbs.
[0003] A search revealed a utility model patent with Chinese patent publication number CN222048499U, which discloses a drying rack for processing Chinese herbal medicine slices. The rack includes a cylinder, a support assembly fixedly connected to the lower surface of the cylinder, a rotating assembly rotatably connected to one side surface of the cylinder, and a covering assembly fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cylinder. This utility model utilizes the arrangement of a cylinder, a first hollow column, a second hollow column, a first connecting block, and a second connecting block.
[0004] The aforementioned device uses multiple vertically distributed drying nets to dry Chinese medicinal herbs. However, the angle of sunlight is constantly changing, and the vertically distributed drying nets will block each other, especially at noon. Except for the topmost Chinese medicinal herbs, the other herbs receive very little sunlight, which will lead to inconsistent drying levels and leaves room for improvement. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a drying rack for processing Chinese herbal medicine slices, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drying rack for processing Chinese herbal medicine slices, comprising a support frame, an adjustment component installed inside the support frame, the adjustment component including a mounting frame rotatably connected inside the support frame, a plurality of equally spaced mounting brackets rotatably connected inside the mounting frame, with the mounting bracket connection ends at the top position, a worm gear coaxially fixed to one end of the rotating shaft of the mounting frame, a mounting seat fixedly installed on one outer wall of the support frame, a worm adapted to the worm gear rotatably connected inside the mounting seat, a motor installed outside the mounting seat, the output end of the motor being coaxially fixed to one end of the worm.
[0007] The position and distribution of each support frame can be adjusted according to the angle of light, so that each layer of Chinese herbal medicine slices can receive direct sunlight, ensuring that the drying process is sufficiently uniform. When the angle of light changes towards the vertical, the motor on the outside of the mounting base is activated. The motor drives the worm gear to rotate, and the worm gear drives the worm wheel to rotate through meshing. The worm wheel drives the mounting frame to rotate, and the position of multiple mounting frames changes in the vertical direction, preventing the top mounting frame from blocking the light. The rotating end of the mounting frame is located at the top of the whole, while the lower part has a larger mass, which ensures that the mounting frame always remains in a horizontal state, so that all Chinese herbal medicines can be exposed to sunlight.
[0008] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, each of the mounting brackets is equipped with a receiving component. The receiving component includes a receiving mesh frame rotatably connected inside the mounting bracket. A limiting bolt is threadedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the mounting bracket, and the limiting bolt is in contact with the outer wall of the receiving mesh frame.
[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a horizontally arranged mounting shaft is fixedly connected inside the receiving mesh frame, and an elastic mesh is fixedly connected outside the mounting shaft. A connecting strip is fixedly connected to one end of the elastic mesh, and two connecting bolts are slidably inserted inside the connecting strip. Both connecting bolts are threadedly connected inside the receiving mesh frame.
[0010] The elastic netting is attached to the top of the Chinese medicine by connecting the strips. The Chinese medicine squeezes the elastic netting and makes it bulge upwards. The reaction force acts on the Chinese medicine and can fix its position. After drying for a period of time, the limiting bolts are loosened and the receiving net frame is rotated half a turn so that the back of the Chinese medicine can also be exposed to sunlight, which helps to improve the drying effect. Finally, the limiting bolts are used to squeeze the outer wall of the receiving net frame, and the receiving net frame cannot move under the action of friction.
[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a fixed shed is fixedly connected to the top of one side of the outer wall of the support frame by a support rod, and the fixed shed is located at the top of the mounting frame.
[0012] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a movable shed is hinged to each end of the fixed shed.
[0013] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a counterweight is fixedly connected to the middle position of each of the two outer walls of the mounting bracket.
[0014] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a caster wheel is installed at each of the four corners of the bottom outer wall of the support frame.
[0015] This utility model provides a drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal herbs, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] (1) By setting an adjustment component, the position distribution of each support frame can be adjusted according to the angle of light, so that each layer of Chinese herbal medicine slices can be directly exposed to sunlight, ensuring that the drying degree is sufficiently uniform. When the angle of light changes to the vertical angle, the motor outside the mounting base is started. The motor drives the worm to rotate, and the worm drives the worm wheel to rotate through meshing. The worm wheel drives the mounting frame to flip, and the position of multiple mounting frames changes in the vertical direction, avoiding the top mounting frame from blocking the light. The rotating end of the mounting frame is at the top of the whole, while the lower part has a larger mass, which can ensure that the mounting frame always remains horizontal, so that all Chinese herbal medicines can be exposed to sunlight.
[0017] (2) By setting up a receiving component, the elastic net is driven by the connecting strip to cover the top of the Chinese medicine. The Chinese medicine squeezes the elastic net to bulge upward, and its reaction force will act on the Chinese medicine, which can fix the position of the Chinese medicine. After drying for a period of time, the limiting bolt is loosened, and the receiving net frame is flipped and rotated half a turn so that the back of the Chinese medicine can also be exposed to sunlight, which is conducive to improving the drying effect. Finally, the limiting bolt is used to squeeze the outer wall of the receiving net frame, and the receiving net frame cannot move under the action of friction. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall first-view structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall second-view structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the receiving component of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 2. Casters; 3. Fixed canopy; 4. Movable canopy; 5. Adjustment assembly; 6. Supporting assembly; 501. Mounting frame; 502. Mounting base; 503. Motor; 504. Worm gear; 505. Worm wheel; 506. Mounting bracket; 507. Counterweight; 601. Supporting mesh frame; 602. Limit bolt; 603. Mounting shaft; 604. Elastic mesh; 605. Connecting strip; 606. Connecting bolt. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.
[0024] This utility model provides a technical solution: such as Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown in this embodiment, a drying rack for processing Chinese herbal medicine slices includes a support frame 1. An adjustment component 5 is installed inside the support frame 1. The adjustment component 5 includes a mounting frame 501 rotatably connected inside the support frame 1. Several mounting brackets 506 are rotatably connected inside the mounting frame 501, and the connecting ends of the mounting brackets 506 are at the top position. A worm gear 505 is coaxially fixed to one end of the rotating shaft of the mounting frame 501. A mounting seat 502 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the support frame 1. A worm 504 adapted to the worm gear 505 is rotatably connected inside the mounting seat 502. A motor 503 is installed outside the mounting seat 502. The output end of the motor 503 is coaxially fixed to one end of the worm 504. A battery and a reversing switch are installed outside the support frame 1. The reversing switch is electrically connected to the battery through wires and the motor 503.
[0025] When the angle of the light changes towards the vertical, the motor 503 outside the mounting base 502 is activated. The motor 503 drives the worm gear 504 to rotate, and the worm gear 504 drives the worm wheel 505 to rotate through meshing. The worm wheel 505 causes the mounting frame 501 to flip, and the positions of the multiple mounting brackets 506 in the vertical direction change, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 3 As shown, to avoid the top mounting bracket 506 blocking the light, the rotating end of the mounting bracket 506 is located at the top of the whole, while the lower part has a larger mass, which can ensure that the mounting bracket 506 always remains in a horizontal state, so that all the Chinese medicines can be exposed to sunlight.
[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, each of the mounting brackets 506 has a receiving component 6 installed inside. The receiving component 6 includes a receiving mesh frame 601 rotatably connected inside the mounting bracket 506. A limit bolt 602 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the mounting bracket 506, and the limit bolt 602 is in contact with the outer wall of the receiving mesh frame 601.
[0027] The receiving mesh frame 601 is internally fixedly connected to a horizontally set mounting shaft 603. An elastic mesh 604 is externally fixedly connected to the mounting shaft 603. One end of the elastic mesh 604 is fixedly connected to a connecting strip 605. Two connecting bolts 606 are slidably inserted inside the connecting strip 605. Both connecting bolts 606 are threadedly connected inside the receiving mesh frame 601.
[0028] The elastic net 604 is driven by the connecting strip 605 to cover the top of the Chinese medicine. The Chinese medicine squeezes the elastic net 604 and bulges upward. Its reaction force will act on the Chinese medicine, which can fix the position of the Chinese medicine. After drying for a period of time, loosen the limiting bolt 602 and then flip the receiving net frame 601 and rotate it half a turn so that the back of the Chinese medicine can also be exposed to sunlight, which is conducive to improving the drying effect. Finally, the limiting bolt 602 is used to squeeze the outer wall of the receiving net frame 601, and the receiving net frame 601 cannot move under the action of friction.
[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, a fixed shed 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of one side of the support frame 1 by a support rod, and the fixed shed 3 is located at the top of the mounting frame 501. A movable shed 4 is hinged at both ends of the fixed shed 3, which can prevent rainwater from falling on the medicinal materials. When not in use, the movable shed 4 can be flipped over and folded up, which helps to reduce the overall volume of the device and facilitates storage.
[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, a counterweight 507 is fixedly connected to the middle position of the outer walls on both sides of the mounting bracket 506, which can apply a vertical tension to the position between the mounting brackets 506, making the mounting bracket 506 more stable.
[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, each of the four corners of the bottom outer wall of the support frame 1 is equipped with a caster wheel 2, making the movement of the device more convenient.
[0032] This utility model provides a drying rack for processing Chinese herbal medicine slices, and its specific working principle is as follows:
[0033] When using the device, the Chinese medicinal herbs to be dried are laid flat inside each receiving mesh frame 601. Then, the connecting strip 605 drives the elastic net 604 to cover the top of the herbs. The herbs squeeze the elastic net 604, causing it to bulge upwards. The reaction force acts on the herbs, which helps to fix their position. After drying for a period of time, the limiting bolt 602 is loosened, and the receiving mesh frame 601 is rotated half a turn so that the back of the herbs can also be exposed to sunlight, which helps to improve the drying effect. Finally, the limiting bolt 602 is used to squeeze the outer wall of the receiving mesh frame 601, and the receiving mesh frame 601 rubs against the skin. Unable to move under force, when the angle of the light changes towards the vertical, the motor 503 outside the mounting base 502 is activated. The motor 503 drives the worm gear 504 to rotate, and the worm gear 504 drives the worm wheel 505 to rotate through meshing. The worm wheel 505 drives the mounting frame 501 to flip, and the positions of multiple mounting brackets 506 in the vertical direction change, so that the top mounting bracket 506 does not block the light. The rotating end of the mounting bracket 506 is at the top of the whole, while the lower part has a larger mass, which can ensure that the mounting bracket 506 always remains horizontal, so that all the Chinese medicine can be exposed to sunlight.
[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A drying rack for processing Chinese medicinal herbs, comprising a support frame (1), characterized in that: The support frame (1) is internally provided with an adjusting assembly (5), the adjusting assembly (5) comprises a mounting frame (501) rotatably connected inside the support frame (1), a plurality of equidistantly distributed mounting frames (506) are rotatably connected inside the mounting frame (501), and the connecting end of the mounting frame (506) is located at the top position, the mounting frame (501) is coaxially fixed with a worm wheel (505) at one end of the rotating shaft, one side outer wall of the support frame (1) is fixedly provided with a mounting seat (502), the mounting seat (502) is rotatably connected with a worm (504) matched with the worm wheel (505) inside, and the mounting seat (502) is externally provided with a motor (503), and the output end of the motor (503) is coaxially fixed with one end of the worm (504); A plurality of the mounting frame (506) is internally provided with one receiving assembly (6), the receiving assembly (6) comprises a receiving net frame (601) rotatably connected inside the mounting frame (506), a limiting bolt (602) is threadedly connected to one side outer wall of the mounting frame (506), and the limiting bolt (602) is attached to the outer wall of the receiving net frame (601); The receiving net frame (601) is fixedly connected with a horizontally arranged mounting shaft (603) inside, the mounting shaft (603) is fixedly connected with an elastic net (604) outside, one end of the elastic net (604) is fixedly connected with a connecting strip (605), two connecting bolts (606) are slidably inserted into the connecting strip (605), and the two connecting bolts (606) are threadedly connected inside the receiving net frame (601).
2. The traditional Chinese medicine processing and airing rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (1) is fixedly connected with a fixed shed (3) at the top of one side outer wall through a support rod, and the fixed shed (3) is located at the top position of the mounting frame (501).
3. The traditional Chinese medicine processing and airing rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both ends of the fixed shed (3) are hingedly connected with one movable shed (4).
4. The traditional Chinese medicine processing and airing rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the mounting frame (506) are fixedly connected with a counterweight (507) at the middle position of the outer wall.
5. The traditional Chinese medicine processing and airing rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (1) is provided with one universal wheel (2) at each corner of the outer wall at the bottom.