A soaking device for processing rhizoma polygonati

By designing a Solomon's Seal soaking device with a support frame, a drive unit, and a hydraulic cylinder, the problems of uneven soaking and inconvenient removal of Solomon's Seal were solved, achieving uniform soaking and efficient removal, thus improving the quality and efficiency of Solomon's Seal processing.

CN224312312UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02JIANGXI GUFANGYUAN CHINESE HERBAL PIECES CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGXI GUFANGYUAN CHINESE HERBAL PIECES CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Technical Problem

Existing Polygonatum soaking devices suffer from uneven soaking during the soaking process, resulting in insufficient soaking of some Polygonatum and inconvenience in removal, which affects the dissolution efficiency of the active ingredients. At the same time, the lack of a dynamic liquid level adjustment mechanism increases the complexity of the process and dilution of the active ingredients.

Method used

An immersion device comprising a support frame, a drive unit, and a hydraulic cylinder was designed. It achieves uniform immersion of Polygonatum sibiricum through rotation and height adjustment, and provides a discharge port and filter structure to facilitate the removal of Polygonatum sibiricum and the cleaning of impurities.

Benefits of technology

This method achieves uniform soaking of Polygonatum, improves the dissolution efficiency of active ingredients, simplifies the operation process, avoids repeated addition of solution and dilution of ingredients, and improves processing efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of Polygonatum processing technology, and more particularly to a soaking device for processing Polygonatum, including a soaking tank, and further comprising: a support frame disposed inside the soaking tank; a support frame for loading Polygonatum, one end of the support frame being rotatably connected to the support frame, and the surface of the support frame being uniformly provided with circular holes; and a driving component disposed at the top of the soaking tank for driving the support frame to rotate around the rotatable connection point. This utility model, by providing a support frame that can rotate on the support frame to tilt it, facilitates the pouring of Polygonatum in conjunction with the driving component, avoiding the inconvenience of removing the Polygonatum after soaking. Furthermore, the entire support frame is height-adjustable, allowing the Polygonatum inside the support frame to adjust its position in the solution as the soaking time increases, preventing the upper layer of Polygonatum from being ineffectively soaked after the solution is absorbed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Polygonatum processing technology, and in particular to a soaking device for processing Polygonatum. Background Technology

[0002] Polygonatum raw materials (especially dried slices or blocks) are prone to floating due to their low initial density, resulting in insufficient local soaking and a layering phenomenon of "dry upper layer and excessively wet lower layer", which affects the dissolution efficiency of effective components (such as polysaccharides and flavonoids).

[0003] In the processing of Polygonatum sibiricum, the soaking process is a key step in improving its quality. Currently, CN213346934U, CN222723650U, and CN210542479U all disclose a soaking device for processing Polygonatum sibiricum. Although these devices can achieve basic soaking functions, it is inconvenient to remove the soaked Polygonatum sibiricum during use. Existing devices lack a dynamic liquid level adjustment mechanism. When the soaking solution is absorbed or evaporated by the Polygonatum sibiricum, the upper layer of material is easily exposed above the liquid surface, forming a "dry zone." This results in poor soaking uniformity of the entire batch of material, requiring repeated replenishment of solution, which increases the complexity of the process and dilutes the effective components, leading to certain drawbacks in actual use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a soaking device for processing Polygonatum sibiricum, which solves the problems of inconvenience in removing Polygonatum sibiricum after soaking and inconvenience in adjusting its position during the soaking process.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A soaking apparatus for processing Polygonatum sibiricum includes a soaking tank and further includes:

[0007] A support frame, which is installed inside the soaking tank;

[0008] A support frame for loading Polygonatum sibiricum, one end of which is rotatably connected to a support bracket, and the surface of the support frame is evenly provided with round holes;

[0009] A drive unit, located at the top of the soaking tank, is used to drive the support frame to rotate around the rotating connection point;

[0010] Hydraulic cylinders, which are fixedly installed on both sides of the soaking tank, are used to adjust the vertical position of the support frame.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting rod is fixedly installed at one bottom end of the support frame, and a rotating shaft is fixed at both ends of the connecting rod. The support frame is rotatably connected to the support bracket through the rotating shaft, and the top end of the connecting rod is set as an inclined surface.

[0012] Preferably, a discharge port is provided at one end of the support frame near the connecting rod, and a baffle is slidably connected to the end of the support frame corresponding to the position of the discharge port.

[0013] Preferably, the support frame includes a support plate, and connecting arms are fixed to the surface of the support plate near both sides. The top of the connecting arm has an "L" shape, and the free end of the hydraulic cylinder is fixed to the connecting arm.

[0014] Preferably, the size of the support plate is adapted to the internal size of the soaking tank, the support plate is a frame structure, and a filter screen is slidably inserted into the side wall of the support plate.

[0015] Preferably, the driving component includes a connecting frame, a connecting block is rotatably connected to the surface of the connecting frame, a cylinder is fixed to the surface of the connecting block, a U-shaped block is fixed to the free end of the cylinder, a telescopic sleeve is fixed between the U-shaped block and the connecting block, and a round rod is fixed to the top of the support frame near the driving component, with the U-shaped block cooperating with the round rod.

[0016] Preferably, the top inner wall of the support frame is provided with a placement boss, and a cover plate with a through hole is placed on the placement boss.

[0017] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] By setting up a support frame that can rotate on the support frame to tilt it, it is easy to cooperate with the drive component to achieve the purpose of pouring out Polygonatum sibiricum. This avoids the situation where it is inconvenient to remove Polygonatum sibiricum after soaking. Moreover, the height of the entire support frame can be adjusted, so that the Polygonatum sibiricum inside the support frame can be adjusted to the depth of the solution as the soaking time increases, so as to avoid the situation where the upper layer of Polygonatum sibiricum cannot be effectively soaked after the solution is absorbed. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Side view;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the soaking tank of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the filter structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component structure of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Soaking tank; 2. Support frame; 21. Support plate; 22. Connecting arm; 23. Filter screen; 3. Support frame; 31. Cover plate; 32. Connecting rod; 33. Baffle; 34. Round rod; 4. Driving component; 41. Cylinder; 42. U-shaped block; 43. Connecting block; 44. Connecting frame; 45. Telescopic sleeve; 5. Hydraulic cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Reference Figure 1-6 A soaking apparatus for processing Polygonatum sibiricum includes a soaking tank 1, the side wall of which is provided with a liquid outlet pipe with a valve, and further includes:

[0030] The support frame 2 is installed inside the soaking tank 1. The support frame 2 and the soaking tank 1 are slidably connected, so as to avoid the hydraulic cylinder being damaged by the force deviating from its extension and retraction direction.

[0031] The support frame 3 is used to load Polygonatum sibiricum. One end of the support frame 3 is rotatably connected to the support frame 2. The surface of the support frame 3 is evenly provided with round holes. In the soaking tank 1, the support frame 2 plays the role of supporting the support frame 3. When Polygonatum sibiricum is placed in the support frame 3, the soaking liquid can fully contact Polygonatum sibiricum through these round holes because the surface of the support frame 3 is evenly distributed with round holes.

[0032] The driving component 4 is located on the top of the soaking tank 1 and is used to drive the support frame 3 to rotate around the rotation connection point. The driving component 4 is installed on the top of the soaking tank 1 and interacts with the support frame 3 during operation, driving the support frame 3 to rotate around the rotation connection point between it and the support frame 2.

[0033] Hydraulic cylinder 5 is fixedly installed on both sides of the soaking tank 1 and is used to adjust the vertical position of the support frame 3. The hydraulic cylinder 5 can precisely adjust the vertical position of the support frame 3 in the soaking tank 1 through its extension and retraction action.

[0034] Furthermore, a connecting rod 32 is fixedly installed at one bottom end of the support frame 3. Both ends of the connecting rod 32 are fixed with a rotating shaft. The support frame 3 is rotatably connected to the support frame 2 through the rotating shaft. The top end of the connecting rod 32 is set as an inclined surface. By setting the inclined surface, when the support frame 3 is driven by the driving component 4 and tilts, the poured out Solomon's seal can be directly slid out of the soaking tank 1 through the inclined surface.

[0035] Furthermore, a discharge port is provided at one end of the support frame 3 near the connecting rod 32, and a baffle 33 is slidably connected to the end of the support frame 3 corresponding to the position of the discharge port. The discharge port is used to allow the Polygonatum to be poured out directly, and the baffle 33 can block the discharge port during normal soaking to prevent the Polygonatum from leaking out of the discharge port.

[0036] Furthermore, the support frame 2 includes a support plate 21, and connecting arms 22 are fixed to the surface of the support plate 21 near both sides. The top of the connecting arm 22 has an "L" shape. The free end of the hydraulic cylinder 5 is fixed to the connecting arm 22. The support frame 2 serves as the installation base for the support frame 3. The hydraulic cylinder 5 is connected to the connecting arm 22. Activating the hydraulic cylinder 5 can make the entire support frame 2 and support frame 3 move vertically, thereby adjusting the depth of the entire support frame 3 in the immersion liquid.

[0037] Furthermore, the dimensions of the support plate 21 are adapted to the internal dimensions of the soaking tank 1. The support plate 21 has a frame structure, and a filter screen 23 is slidably inserted into the side wall of the support plate 21. By setting the filter screen 23, the Polygonatum fragments and other impurities generated during the soaking process will not fall directly to the bottom of the soaking tank 1, but will fall on the filter screen 23 for support. When the hydraulic cylinder 5 lifts the entire support frame 3, the filter screen 23 extends beyond the top of the soaking tank 1. At this time, the filter screen 23 can be directly pulled out to clean the surface impurities. The filter screen 23 is made of 304 stainless steel, and the mesh diameter is set to 2mm×2mm, which can both intercept Polygonatum fragments (such as epidermal debris) and facilitate liquid flow.

[0038] Furthermore, the driving component 4 includes a connecting frame 44, with a connecting block 43 rotatably connected to the surface of the connecting frame 44. A cylinder 41 is fixed to the surface of the connecting block 43, and a U-shaped block 42 is fixed to the free end of the cylinder 41. A telescopic sleeve 45 is fixed between the U-shaped block 42 and the connecting block 43. The telescopic sleeve 45 restricts the U-shaped block 42 to move only along the telescopic direction of the cylinder 41, thus protecting the cylinder 41. A round rod 34 is fixed to the top of the support frame 3 near the driving component 4, and the U-shaped block 42 cooperates with the round rod 34. In use, when it is necessary to pour out the Solomon's seal, the driving component 4 first uses the hydraulic cylinder 5 to drive the entire support frame 2. Move the support frame 2 upwards until its top is flush with the top of the soaking tank 1. At this point, manually engage the U-shaped block 42 with the round rod 34 so that the round rod 34 is positioned between the two arms of the U-shaped block 42. Then, activate the cylinder 41. The extension of the cylinder 41 will push the entire support frame 3 to rotate around the pivot. The bottom of the cylinder 41 is rotatably connected to the connecting frame 44 via the connecting block 43, thus adapting to the rotation of the support frame 3. After the support frame 3 rotates and tilts, it is convenient to pour out the Solomon's seal. When the drive component 4 is not needed, remove the U-shaped block 42 from the round rod 34, and then rotate the entire cylinder 41 to one side of the soaking tank 1 without affecting the soaking process of the support frame 3.

[0039] Furthermore, the top inner wall of the support frame 3 is provided with a placement boss, and a cover plate 31 with a through hole is placed on the placement boss. If the soaked substance is dried Polygonatum, some Polygonatum will float on the solution when it is soaked. At this time, the cover plate 31 can be used to press the Polygonatum into the solution.

[0040] In summary, according to the processing requirements of Polygonatum odoratum, an appropriate amount of soaking solution (such as rice wine, honey water, etc.) should be injected into soaking tank 1.

[0041] Lower the support frame 3 to a height that is easy to operate using the hydraulic cylinder 5, and pour in the polygonatum evenly;

[0042] Place the cover plate 31 with through holes on the placement boss;

[0043] Hydraulic cylinder 5 slowly lowers support frame 2 until all the polygonatum is below the liquid surface;

[0044] After soaking is complete, start hydraulic cylinder 5 again to move the entire support frame 2 upward until the bottom of the support frame 2 is flush with the top of the soaking tank 1;

[0045] Position the U-shaped block 42 of the drive component 4 at the bottom of the round rod 34, and activate the cylinder 41. The cylinder 41 extends to rotate the entire support frame 3 around the pivot.

[0046] Pull the baffle 33 upwards so that it slides to the top, allowing the Polygonatum inside to slide out of the discharge port and slide out of the soaking tank 1 using the inclined surface of the connecting rod 32;

[0047] Pulling out filter screen 23 allows you to clean up any residue that has fallen on it.

[0048] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A soaking device for processing rhizoma polygonati, comprising a soaking box (1), characterized in that, Also includes: Support frame (2), which is set inside the soaking tank (1); The support frame (3) is used to load Polygonatum sibiricum. One end of the support frame (3) is rotatably connected to the support bracket (2). The surface of the support frame (3) is uniformly provided with round holes. A drive unit (4) is provided on top of the soaking tank (1) to drive the support frame (3) to rotate around the rotating connection point; Hydraulic cylinders (5) are fixedly installed on both sides of the soaking tank (1) and are used to adjust the up and down position of the support frame (3).

2. The soaking device for processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting rod (32) is fixedly installed at one end of the support frame (3). Both ends of the connecting rod (32) are fixed with a rotating shaft. The support frame (3) is rotatably connected to the support bracket (2) through the rotating shaft. The top end of the connecting rod (32) is set as an inclined surface.

3. The soaking device for processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support frame (3) is provided with a discharge port at one end near the connecting rod (32), and a baffle (33) is slidably connected to the end of the support frame (3) corresponding to the position of the discharge port.

4. The soaking device for processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support frame (2) includes a support plate (21), and connecting arms (22) are fixed on both sides of the surface of the support plate (21). The top of the connecting arm (22) is an "L" shaped structure, and the free end of the hydraulic cylinder (5) is fixed to the connecting arm (22).

5. The soaking device for processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 4, characterized in that, The dimensions of the support plate (21) are adapted to the internal dimensions of the soaking tank (1). The support plate (21) is a frame structure, and a filter screen (23) is slidably inserted into the side wall of the support plate (21).

6. The soaking device for processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component (4) includes a connecting frame (44), a connecting block (43) is rotatably connected to the surface of the connecting frame (44), a cylinder (41) is fixed to the surface of the connecting block (43), a U-shaped block (42) is fixed to the free end of the cylinder (41), a telescopic sleeve (45) is fixed between the U-shaped block (42) and the connecting block (43), and a round rod (34) is fixed to the top of one end of the support frame (3) near the driving component (4), and the U-shaped block (42) cooperates with the round rod (34).

7. The soaking device for processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top inner wall of the support frame (3) is provided with a placement boss, and a cover plate (31) with a through hole is placed on the placement boss.