A traditional Chinese medicine component detection structure

Abstract

This utility model relates to a structure for detecting traditional Chinese medicine components, comprising: a controller, a housing, a cover detachably connected to the upper end of the housing, a container with a bottom plate and multiple outer holes connected to the inner side of the housing via a lower spring assembly, a medicine-holding tank placed in the container and having an inner hole assembly communicating with the outer holes, a cover plate covering the upper end of the container and connected to the cover via an upper spring assembly, a filtering and extraction device mounted at the lower end of the housing, a oscillating and stirring device for oscillating the medicine-holding tank and stirring the traditional Chinese medicine, and a steam heating and vibration device. The aforementioned structure for detecting traditional Chinese medicine components has high extraction efficiency, and the composition of the decoction in the decoction tank is relatively stable and uniform.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine detection technology, and in particular to a structure for detecting components of traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology

[0002] In the processing and preparation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), extracting and detecting the components of TCM herbs can improve the quality of TCM. The traditional method of extracting TCM components involves boiling the herbs in a decoction pot to obtain the liquid before extraction. This simple boiling method has the disadvantages of low extraction efficiency and unstable and uneven composition of the liquid in the decoction pot. Therefore, designing a TCM component detection structure with higher extraction efficiency and more stable and uniform composition of the liquid in the decoction pot has become an urgent problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of current methods for extracting components from Chinese medicinal materials, such as low extraction efficiency and unstable and uneven composition of the decoction in the decoction pot. This invention provides a structure for detecting Chinese medicinal components that has higher extraction efficiency and more stable and uniform composition of the decoction in the decoction pot.

[0004] The specific technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A traditional Chinese medicine component detection structure includes: a controller, a housing, a cover detachably connected to the upper end of the housing, a container with a bottom plate and multiple outer holes and connected to the inner side of the housing via a lower spring assembly, a medicine container placed in the container and having an inner hole assembly communicating with the outer holes, a cover plate covering the upper end of the container and connected to the cover via an upper spring assembly, a filtering and extraction device installed at the lower end of the housing, a oscillating and stirring device for oscillating the medicine container and stirring the traditional Chinese medicine, and a steam heating and vibration device.

[0006] Preferably, the oscillating agitator includes: a positioning protrusion whose size is adapted to the inner side of the container and connected to the lower end of the cover; an oscillating through hole located on the upper end of the cover and communicating with the lower end of the positioning protrusion; a speed-regulating motor mounted on the upper end of the cover; a rotating shaft passing through the oscillating through hole and connected to the output shaft of the speed-regulating motor at its upper end; an eccentric wheel located in the oscillating through hole and connected to the rotating shaft; and several agitator rods arranged vertically; the agitator rods include multiple agitator rods distributed along the circumference of the rotating shaft and whose inner ends are respectively connected to the rotating shaft; the upper end of the rotating shaft is pivotally connected to the cover; the distance between the protruding end of the eccentric wheel and the axis of the rotating shaft is greater than the radius of the oscillating through hole, and the protruding end of the eccentric wheel presses against the side of the large end of the stepped shaft-shaped through hole; the speed-regulating motor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0007] Preferably, the steam heating and vibration device includes: a steam outlet connector mounted on the shell cover, several countersunk holes located at the upper end of the base plate, a connecting hose with the same number of countersunk holes and corresponding to each other, a steam inlet solenoid valve equipped with a solenoid valve timer, a steam inlet connector, and a group of steam inlet holes located at the lower end of the medicine tank and connected to the countersunk holes; the steam inlet connector is mounted at the lower end of the base plate and connected to the countersunk holes; the steam inlet solenoid valve is mounted on the outside of the shell and connected to the steam inlet connector through the connecting hose; the steam inlet solenoid valve and the solenoid valve timer are electrically connected to the controller.

[0008] Preferably, the filtration and extraction device includes: a filter cylinder equipped with an extraction solenoid valve and detachably connected to the lower end of the housing; a filter screen installed in the filter cylinder; and a liquid discharge solenoid valve installed at the lower end of the housing; the extraction solenoid valve and the liquid discharge solenoid valve are electrically connected to the controller.

[0009] Preferably, the accommodating container includes: an upper frame; multiple connecting rods distributed circumferentially along the base plate and connected at both ends to the base plate and the upper frame respectively; a cover plate pressing down on the upper end of the elastic washer; an outer hole is formed between two adjacent connecting rods, the lower end of the upper frame and the upper end of the base plate; and a lower spring assembly including: multiple support springs connected at both ends to the lower end of the base plate and the inner bottom surface of the housing respectively, and multiple side springs connected at both ends to the outer ends of the connecting rods and the inner perimeter of the housing respectively.

[0010] Preferably, the medicine container is equipped with an elastic washer at the top; the cover plate presses down on the top of the elastic washer.

[0011] Preferably, the housing is equipped with an electric heater, and the outer side of the housing is surrounded by a temperature controller; the electric heater and the temperature controller are electrically connected to the controller.

[0012] Preferably, the lower end of the base plate is equipped with a mounting box and a vibration generator installed in the mounting box; the vibration generator is electrically connected to the controller.

[0013] Preferably, a concentration transmitter is mounted on the outer side of the housing; the concentration transmitter is electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] Preferably, the upper end of the cover plate is equipped with a water inlet solenoid valve; the water inlet solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The described structure for detecting Chinese herbal medicine components heats water and Chinese herbal medicine to a set temperature using an electric heater, and then soaks the herbs in the heat. Steam is introduced into the medicine container through a series of steam inlet solenoid valves equipped with timers, which open and close sequentially. Steam enters the container via a connecting hose and steam inlet connector, and is heated and boiled. This process also agitates the water and herbs in the container. During soaking and boiling, a oscillating stirring device agitates the herbs, and a rotating shaft drives an eccentric wheel to rotate. The convex end of the eccentric wheel moves circumferentially along the side of the oscillating through-hole. Under the combined action of the lower and upper spring groups, the medicine container oscillates, activating the vibration generator, thus improving the boiling effect and efficiency, increasing the uniformity of the medicinal liquid components, resulting in higher extraction efficiency, and more stable and uniform medicinal liquid components in the decoction container. A concentration transmitter facilitates the measurement of the medicinal liquid concentration. A steam outlet connector facilitates steam release and connection with a condenser. A temperature controller facilitates temperature control. A concentration transmitter facilitates the measurement of drug concentration. A water inlet solenoid valve facilitates water replenishment. An elastic gasket helps prevent collisions between the medicine container and the cover or other holding containers. The filter screen in the filter cartridge of the filtration extraction device helps remove impurities from the drug solution. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram: Controller 1, Housing 2, Housing Cover 3, Base Plate 4, Outer Hole 5, Container 6, Inner Hole Group 7, Medicine Jar 8, Upper Spring Group 9, Cover Plate 10, Positioning Protrusion 11, Swinging Through Hole 12, Speed ​​Regulating Motor 13, Rotating Shaft 14, Eccentric Wheel 15, Stirring Rod 16, Steam Outlet Connector 17, Countersunk Hole 18, Connecting Hose 19, Solenoid Valve Timer 20, Steam Inlet Solenoid Valve 21, Steam Inlet Connector 22, Steam Inlet Hole Group 23, Extraction Solenoid Valve 24, Filter Cylinder 25, Filter Screen 26, Liquid Discharge Solenoid Valve 27, Elastic Washer 28, Upper Frame 29, Connecting Rod 30, Support Spring 31, Side Spring 32, Electric Heater 33, Temperature Controller 34, Mounting Box 35, Vibration Generator 36, Concentration Transmitter 37, Water Inlet Solenoid Valve 38, Chinese Herbal Medicine 39. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] As attached Figure 1As shown: A traditional Chinese medicine component detection structure includes: a controller 1, a housing 2, a cover 3 screwed to the upper end of the housing 2, a container 6 having a bottom plate 4 and multiple outer holes 5 and connected to the inner side of the housing 2 through a lower spring assembly, a medicine container 8 placed in the container 6 and having an inner hole assembly 7 communicating with the outer holes 5, a cover plate 10 covering the upper end of the container 6 and connected to the cover 3 through an upper spring assembly 9, a filter extraction device installed at the lower end of the housing 2, a swinging and stirring device for swinging the medicine container 8 and stirring the traditional Chinese medicine, and a steam heating vibration device.

[0020] The described oscillating agitation device includes: a positioning protrusion 11 whose size is clearance-fitted to the upper end of the inner side of the container 6 and integrally connected with the lower end of the cover 3; an oscillating through hole 12 located on the upper end of the cover 6 and communicating with the lower end of the positioning protrusion 11; a speed-regulating motor 13 mounted on the upper end of the cover 3; a rotating shaft 14 passing through the oscillating through hole 12 and whose upper end is screwed to the output shaft of the speed-regulating motor 13; an eccentric wheel 15 located in the oscillating through hole 12 and keyed to the rotating shaft 14; and two agitator rod groups arranged vertically; the agitator rod groups include multiple agitator rods 16 evenly distributed along the circumference of the rotating shaft 14 and whose inner ends are respectively welded to the rotating shaft 14; the upper end of the rotating shaft 14 is pivotally connected to the cover 4 via a bearing; the distance between the protruding end of the eccentric wheel 15 and the axis of the rotating shaft 14 is greater than the radius of the oscillating through hole 12, and the protruding end of the eccentric wheel 15 presses against the large end side of the stepped shaft-shaped through hole; the speed-regulating motor 14 is electrically connected to the controller 1.

[0021] The steam heating and vibration device includes: a steam outlet connector 17 mounted on the shell cover 3; four countersunk holes 18 located on the upper end of the base plate 4; a connecting hose 19 with the same number of countersunk holes 18 and corresponding to each other; a steam inlet solenoid valve 21 equipped with a solenoid valve timer 20; a steam inlet connector 22; and a steam inlet hole group 23 located at the lower end of the medicine tank 8 and connected to the countersunk holes 18; the steam inlet connector 22 is mounted on the lower end of the base plate 4 and connected to the countersunk holes 18; the steam inlet solenoid valve 21 is mounted on the outside of the shell 2 and connected to the steam inlet connector 22 through the connecting hose 19; the steam inlet solenoid valve 21 and the solenoid valve timer 20 are electrically connected to the controller 1.

[0022] The filtration and extraction device includes: a filter cylinder 25 equipped with an extraction solenoid valve 24 and screwed to the lower end of the housing 2; a filter screen 26 installed in the filter cylinder 25; and a liquid discharge solenoid valve 27 installed at the lower end of the housing 2; the extraction solenoid valve 24 and the liquid discharge solenoid valve 27 are electrically connected to the controller 1 respectively.

[0023] In this embodiment, the accommodating container 6 includes: an upper frame 29, and a plurality of connecting rods 30 distributed circumferentially along the bottom plate 4 and welded to the bottom plate 4 and the upper frame 29 at both ends respectively; an outer hole 5 is formed between two adjacent connecting rods 30, the lower end of the upper frame 29 and the upper end of the bottom plate 4; the lower spring assembly includes: a plurality of support springs 31 with both ends connected to the lower end of the bottom plate 4 and the inner bottom surface of the housing 2 respectively, and a plurality of side springs 32 with both ends connected to the outer end of the connecting rods 30 and the inner perimeter of the housing 2 respectively.

[0024] The medicine container 8 is equipped with an elastic washer 28 at its upper end; the cover plate 10 presses down on the upper end of the elastic washer 28.

[0025] The housing 2 is equipped with an electric heater 33, and a temperature controller 34 is provided around the outside of the housing 2; the electric heater 33 and the temperature controller 34 are electrically connected to the controller 1 respectively.

[0026] The lower end of the base plate 4 is equipped with a mounting box 35 and a vibration generator 36 installed in the mounting box 35; the vibration generator 36 is an electromagnetic vibration generator; the vibration generator 36 is electrically connected to the controller 1.

[0027] The outer side of the housing 2 is equipped with a concentration transmitter 37; the concentration transmitter 37 is electrically connected to the controller 1.

[0028] The cover plate 10 is equipped with a water inlet solenoid valve 38 at its upper end; the water inlet solenoid valve 38 is electrically connected to the controller 1.

[0029] The method for extracting Chinese medicine using this utility model is as follows: (1) Place the medicine container 8 containing Chinese medicinal materials 39 into the container 6, add water to the medicine container 8 and the inner side of the shell 2 and the container 6, and then cover the shell 3; (2) Turn on the electric heater 33 to heat the water and Chinese medicinal materials to the set temperature, and keep the Chinese medicinal materials warm and soak for a set time; (3) The controller 1 controls the four steam inlet solenoid valves 21 equipped with solenoid valve timers 20 to open and close one by one in turn. The steam enters the medicine container 8 through the connecting hose 19 and the steam inlet connector 22 and enters the medicine container 8 through the steam inlet hole group 23 for heating and boiling, and agitates the water and Chinese medicinal materials in the medicine container 8 to improve the boiling effect and efficiency; (4) Keep the Chinese medicinal materials warm. When soaking and heating, the speed-regulating motor 13 drives the stirring rod 16 to rotate via the rotating shaft 14 to stir the Chinese medicinal materials. The rotating shaft 14 drives the eccentric wheel 15 to rotate. The convex end of the eccentric wheel 15 moves circumferentially along the side of the swing through hole 12. Under the combined action of the lower spring group and the upper spring group 9, the medicine container 8 swings, which improves the decoction effect and efficiency and improves the uniformity of the medicinal liquid composition. (5) When soaking and heating the Chinese medicinal materials, the vibration generator 36 is turned on to further improve the decoction effect and efficiency. (6) The liquid discharge solenoid valve 27 is turned on. The concentration of the medicinal liquid detected by the concentration transmitter 37 reaches the set value and falls into the filter cylinder 25. The extraction solenoid valve 24 is turned on to extract the medicinal liquid filtered by the filter screen 26.

[0030] In addition to the above embodiments, within the scope disclosed in the claims and specification of this utility model, the technical features or technical data of this utility model can be reselected and combined to form new embodiments. These can be achieved by those skilled in the art without creative effort. Therefore, these embodiments not described in detail in this utility model should also be regarded as specific embodiments of this utility model and within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A structure for detecting components of traditional Chinese medicine, comprising: The controller, housing, and cover detachably connected to the upper end of the housing are characterized in that the traditional Chinese medicine component detection structure further includes: a container with a bottom plate and multiple outer holes and connected to the inner side of the housing via a lower spring assembly; a medicine container placed in the container and having an inner hole assembly communicating with the outer holes; a cover plate covering the upper end of the container and connected to the cover via an upper spring assembly; a filter extraction device installed at the lower end of the housing; a swinging and stirring device for swinging the medicine container and stirring the traditional Chinese medicine; and a steam heating and vibration device.

2. The structure for detecting components of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned oscillating agitator includes: a positioning protrusion whose size is adapted to the inner circumference of the container and connected to the lower end of the shell cover; an oscillating through hole located at the upper end of the shell cover and communicating with the lower end of the positioning protrusion; a speed-regulating motor mounted at the upper end of the shell cover; a rotating shaft passing through the oscillating through hole and connected at its upper end to the output shaft of the speed-regulating motor; an eccentric wheel located in the oscillating through hole and connected to the rotating shaft; and several vertically arranged agitator rods; each agitator rod group includes multiple agitator rods distributed along the circumference of the rotating shaft and whose inner ends are respectively connected to the rotating shaft; the upper end of the rotating shaft is pivotally connected to the shell cover; the distance between the protruding end of the eccentric wheel and the axis of the rotating shaft is greater than the radius of the oscillating through hole, and the protruding end of the eccentric wheel presses against the large end side circumference of the stepped shaft-shaped through hole; the speed-regulating motor is electrically connected to the controller.

3. The structure for detecting components of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam heating and vibration device includes: a steam outlet connector mounted on the shell cover; several countersunk holes located at the upper end of the base plate; a connecting hose with the same number of countersunk holes that corresponds to each other; a steam inlet solenoid valve equipped with a solenoid valve timer; a steam inlet connector; and a group of steam inlet holes located at the lower end of the medicine tank and connected to the countersunk holes. The steam inlet connector is mounted at the lower end of the base plate and connected to the countersunk holes. The steam inlet solenoid valve is mounted on the outside of the shell and connected to the steam inlet connector via a connecting hose. The steam inlet solenoid valve and the solenoid valve timer are electrically connected to the controller.

4. A structure for detecting components of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The filtration and extraction device includes: a filter cylinder equipped with an extraction solenoid valve and detachably connected to the lower end of the housing; a filter screen installed in the filter cylinder; and a liquid discharge solenoid valve installed at the lower end of the housing; the extraction solenoid valve and the liquid discharge solenoid valve are electrically connected to the controller.

5. A structure for detecting components of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The container includes: an upper frame; multiple connecting rods distributed circumferentially along the base plate and connected at both ends to the base plate and the upper frame respectively; an outer hole is formed between two adjacent connecting rods, the lower end of the upper frame and the upper end of the base plate; the lower spring assembly includes: multiple support springs connected at both ends to the lower end of the base plate and the inner bottom surface of the housing respectively, and multiple side springs connected at both ends to the outer ends of the connecting rods and the inner perimeter of the housing respectively.

6. A structure for detecting components of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The housing is equipped with an electric heater, and a temperature controller is installed around the outside of the housing; the electric heater and the temperature controller are electrically connected to the controller.

7. A structure for detecting components of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The lower end of the base plate is equipped with a mounting box and a vibration generator installed in the mounting box; the vibration generator is electrically connected to the controller.

8. A structure for detecting components of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, A concentration transmitter is mounted on the outside of the housing; the concentration transmitter is electrically connected to the controller.

9. A structure for detecting components of traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The upper end of the cover plate is equipped with a water inlet solenoid valve; the upper end of the medicine container is equipped with an elastic washer; the cover plate presses down on the upper end of the elastic washer; the water inlet solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller.

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