A cooking device for Chinese medicinal herbs

Abstract

This utility model discloses a steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, relating to the field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece production technology. It includes a steaming chamber with a sealed door hinged to its opening. A steam pipe for transporting steam is installed inside the steaming chamber, with one end of the steam pipe penetrating the chamber and communicating with an external steam generator. Multiple through holes are provided on the steam pipe for the steam to enter the inner cavity of the steaming chamber. Multiple perforated trays are arranged vertically and vertically within the steaming chamber. The device also includes a collection box, which corresponds to each of the perforated trays and is located below the corresponding tray. An opening is provided at the top of the collection box for collecting droplets falling from the corresponding perforated tray. This utility model collects droplets from different trays by adding droplet collection structures corresponding to each layer of trays.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece production technology, and in particular to a steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces. Background Technology

[0002] Steaming and boiling are processing methods for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction pieces. These methods involve placing cleaned or sliced ​​herbs, with or without excipients, in a container and heating them with steam. The purposes include reducing or eliminating toxicity, enhancing efficacy, altering medicinal properties to broaden the range of applications, and improving taste. For example, steaming and boiling Polygonatum sibiricum causes cell rupture, dissolving and releasing mucilage and polysaccharides to form a viscous liquid. This not only alters the medicinal properties but also enhances its spleen-tonifying, lung-moistening, and kidney-benefiting effects. Similarly, during the steaming and boiling of Aconitum carmichaelii, the toxic component aconitine leachates out and transforms, thereby reducing its toxicity.

[0003] However, existing steaming and cooking devices for Chinese medicinal herbs have significant drawbacks in practical use. Currently, common steaming and cooking devices typically place the herbs on perforated trays, with multiple trays spaced vertically within the steaming chamber. During the steaming process, some of the exudates from the herbs combine with water vapor to form droplets, which drip onto the herbs on the lower trays. Firstly, this dripping phenomenon can lead to cross-contamination between different batches or types of herbs, especially for herbs containing toxic components (such as aconitine exuded during the steaming of Aconitum carmichaelii, which combines with water vapor to form droplets). If these droplets fall onto other herbs, they can easily cause the herbs on the lower trays to exceed toxicity limits. Secondly, the components of the exudates from different herbs are complex; dripping these substances can alter the original component ratios of the lower trays, interfering with the processing effect and leading to unstable efficacy. Furthermore, some exudates from herbs contain active ingredients, which combine with water vapor to form droplets. These droplets need to be collected and reused; however, the spaced-up arrangement of multiple trays prevents the collection of these droplets.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece cooking device that can collect droplets on different trays, effectively avoid droplet contamination, and ensure stable cooking quality of decoction pieces. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a steaming and cooking device for Chinese herbal medicine slices, which collects droplets from different trays by adding droplet collection structures corresponding to each tray.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model discloses a steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, including a steaming chamber with a sealed door hinged to its opening. A steam pipe for transporting steam is installed inside the steaming chamber, with one end of the steam pipe penetrating the chamber and communicating with an external steam generator. The steam pipe has multiple through holes for the steam to enter the inner cavity of the steaming chamber. Multiple perforated trays are spaced vertically inside the steaming chamber. The device also includes:

[0008] A collection box is provided, corresponding to each of the hollowed-out trays, and located below the corresponding hollowed-out tray. The top of the collection box has an opening for collecting droplets falling from the corresponding hollowed-out tray.

[0009] Optionally, the bottom plate of the collection box is inclined, and a valve is fixed to the outer wall of the lower end of the bottom plate, and the valve communicates with the inner cavity of the collection box.

[0010] Optionally, the lower end of the base plate is positioned to correspond to the sealed box door.

[0011] Optionally, the perforated tray is tilted.

[0012] Optionally, the lower end of the perforated tray is positioned corresponding to or opposite to the sealed box door.

[0013] Optionally, the inner walls of both sides of the steamer are fixed with receiving plates, and the two sides of the collection box are fixed with fixing strips, which are supported by the receiving plates.

[0014] Optionally, the steam pipe is located between the back plate of the steam chamber and the collection box, and a limiting block for limiting the fixed strip is fixed on the top surface of the receiving plate near the back plate.

[0015] Optionally, the bottom of the hollowed-out tray is fixed with multiple support legs, and the inner wall of the collection box is fixed with a receiving block for receiving the support legs.

[0016] Optionally, a protrusion is fixed to the bottom end of the support leg, and a groove for inserting the protrusion is provided on the top surface of the receiving block.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] The collection box independently collects droplets from each tray, cutting off the droplet's path and collecting the droplets to prevent toxic or complex components from contaminating the lower-layer medicinal slices, thus ensuring the safety and efficacy stability of the medicinal slices.

[0019] The tilted tray, combined with the collection box, facilitates the collection of droplets. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the steamer of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point A in the middle.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, steamer; 110, receiving plate; 111, limiting block; 200, sealing door; 300, steam pipe; 400, perforated tray; 410, support leg; 411, protrusion; 500, collection box; 510, fixing strip; 520, receiving block; 521, groove; 600, valve. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The core of this utility model is to provide a steaming and cooking device for Chinese herbal medicine slices, which collects droplets on different trays by adding droplet collection structures corresponding to each tray.

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "setting", "installing", "connecting", "joining", "fixing", "sleeving", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "middle", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, a steam oven 100 is included. A sealed door 200 is hinged to the opening of the steam oven 100. A steam pipe 300 for transporting steam is provided inside the steam oven 100 (e.g., by welding or by a clamp welded to the inner wall of the steam oven 100 for detachable connection). One end of the steam pipe 300 passes through the steam oven 100 and communicates with an externally installed steam generator (a sealing ring can be provided between the steam pipe 300 and the steam oven 100 at the point of penetration). The steam pipe 300 has multiple through holes for steam to enter the inner cavity of the steam oven 100. Multiple hollow trays 400 are arranged vertically and vertically inside the steam oven 100. The above belongs to the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0031] This utility model also includes:

[0032] The collection box 500 is set one-to-one with the hollowed-out tray 400 and is located below the corresponding hollowed-out tray 400. The top of the collection box is provided with an opening for collecting droplets dripping from the corresponding hollowed-out tray 400.

[0033] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, the bottom plate of the collection box 500 is inclined, and a valve 600 is fixed to the outer wall of the lower end of the bottom plate. The valve 600 communicates with the inner cavity of the collection box 500. The inclined bottom plate facilitates the accumulation of droplets. After the cooking is completed, the valve 600 is opened, and the droplets are discharged from the valve 600. At this time, a basin or bucket can be used to collect the droplets.

[0034] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, the lower end of the base plate is positioned corresponding to the sealing box door 200. This facilitates the operation of the valve 600.

[0035] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, the perforated tray 400 is inclined. This facilitates the movement of droplets on the perforated tray 400 towards the lower end and their fall into the collection box 500.

[0036] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, the lower end of the hollowed-out tray 400 is either positioned corresponding to or opposite to the sealed box door 200.

[0037] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the inner walls of both sides of the steamer 100 are fixed with receiving plates 110, and the two sides of the collection box 500 are fixed with fixing strips 510, which are supported on the receiving plates 110. This facilitates the taking and placing of the collection box 500.

[0038] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the steam pipe 300 is located between the back plate of the steam box 100 and the collection box 500, which facilitates the taking and placing of the collection box 500 and the hollow tray 400, and avoids the steam pipe 300 causing inconvenience to the taking and placing of the collection box 500. The top surface of the receiving plate 110 near the back plate is fixed with a limiting block 111 for limiting the fixing strip 510. By limiting the fixing strip 510 through the limiting block 111, the collection box 500 is limited, thereby preventing the collection box 500 from hitting the steam pipe 300 when it is placed.

[0039] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of support legs 410 are fixed to the bottom of the perforated tray 400, and a receiving block 520 for receiving the support legs 410 is fixed on the inner wall of the collection box 500. The arrangement of the support legs 410 creates a certain gap between the collection box 500 and the perforated tray 400, which facilitates the contact of water vapor from the bottom of the perforated tray 400 with the Chinese herbal medicine slices, ensuring the steaming effect and uniformity.

[0040] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, a protrusion 411 is fixed to the bottom end of the support leg 410, and a groove 521 for inserting the protrusion 411 is provided on the top surface of the receiving block 520. The stability of the hollow tray 400 can be improved by setting the protrusion 411 and the groove 521.

[0041] Alternatively, a pressure transmitter and a temperature transmitter (not shown in the attached figure) can be installed on the steam oven 100. Both are connected to an external controller to monitor the pressure and temperature inside the steam oven 100. This is a common technique in the field and will not be elaborated on here.

[0042] The working principle of this utility model's steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces is as follows: During use, based on gravity and the inclined structure design, the droplets on the hollow tray 400 flow along the inclined surface to the lower end under their own gravity and fall into the corresponding collection box 500 below. The inclined bottom plate of the collection box 500 guides the droplets to gather at the valve 600 for easy collection.

[0043] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably, and the embodiments can be combined with each other. For the apparatus disclosed in the embodiments, since it corresponds to the method disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to in the method section.

[0044] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present utility model without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A steaming and cooking device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, comprising a steaming chamber (100), wherein a sealed door (200) is hinged to the opening of the steaming chamber (100), a steam pipe (300) for conveying steam is provided inside the steaming chamber (100), one end of the steam pipe (300) passes through the steaming chamber (100) and is connected to an externally provided steam generator, the steam pipe (300) has multiple through holes for the steam to enter the inner cavity of the steaming chamber (100), and multiple hollow trays (400) are arranged vertically at intervals inside the steaming chamber (100), characterized in that, Also includes: A collection box (500) is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the hollowed-out tray (400) and is located below the corresponding hollowed-out tray (400). The top of the collection box has an opening for collecting droplets dripping from the corresponding hollowed-out tray (400).

2. The decocting device of traditional Chinese medicine herbal pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate of the collection box (500) is inclined, and a valve (600) is fixed on the outer wall of the lower end of the bottom plate. The valve (600) is connected to the inner cavity of the collection box (500).

3. The steaming and cooking apparatus for prepared Chinese herbal medicine slices according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the base plate is positioned corresponding to the sealed box door (200).

4. The decocting device for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hollowed-out tray (400) is tilted.

5. The decocting device of traditional Chinese medicine herbal pieces according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower end of the hollowed-out tray (400) is either positioned corresponding to or opposite to the sealed box door (200).

6. The decocting device of traditional Chinese medicine herbal pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of both sides of the steamer (100) are fixed with receiving plates (110), and the two sides of the collection box (500) are fixed with fixing strips (510), which are supported on the receiving plates (110).

7. The decocting device of traditional Chinese medicine herbal pieces according to claim 6, characterized in that: The steam pipe (300) is located between the back plate of the steam box (100) and the collection box (500), and a limiting block (111) for limiting the fixed strip (510) is fixed on the top surface of the receiving plate (110) near the back plate.

8. The decocting device of traditional Chinese medicine herbal pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the hollowed-out tray (400) is fixed with multiple support legs (410), and the inner wall of the collection box (500) is fixed with a receiving block (520) for receiving the support legs (410).

9. The decocting device of traditional Chinese medicine herbal pieces according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom end of the support leg (410) is fixed with a protrusion (411), and the top surface of the receiving block (520) is provided with a groove (521) for inserting the protrusion (411).

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