A collector for volatile components of traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology and discloses a collector for volatile components of traditional Chinese medicine, including a support plate. A stirring tank is fixedly connected to the rear top of the support plate. A lid is installed on the top of the stirring tank, and an L-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the top of the lid. A rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the lid, and several first stirring plates are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod. Several through holes are formed on the inner wall of the rotating rod. In this utility model, a motor drives the first and second bevel gears to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating rod and the sleeve to rotate in opposite directions, so that the first and second stirring plates cooperate to stir, enhancing the uniformity of stirring. The rotating rod drives the fixed rod to rotate, which in turn drives the sliding rod and the scraper to rotate. The spring force keeps the scraper close to the inner wall, achieving effective scraping of the inner wall of the stirring tank. The rotating rod and the sleeve drive the first and second stirring plates to rotate synchronously in opposite directions, cooperating to stir in different directions, improving the overall stirring effect.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Volatile components of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) (such as volatile oils) are an important material basis for the efficacy of TCM and have significant application value in clinical treatment, fragrance preparation, and natural product development. Therefore, efficient collection of these components is a key link in TCM research and industrialization. Currently, the collection of volatile components of TCM mainly relies on traditional processes such as distillation and solvent extraction, with distillation being widely used due to its relatively simple operation and low cost.

[0003] Existing traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collectors suffer from several prominent problems in practical applications: the stirring mechanism is mostly designed for unidirectional rotation, making it difficult to achieve all-round mixing of materials and easily leading to uneven mixing and uneven heating of some materials; materials tend to adhere to the inner wall of the mixing tank during stirring, which not only wastes raw materials but also affects the heat transfer efficiency of the tank, exacerbating the problem of insufficient local material processing; heating relies heavily on conduction through the tank wall, making it difficult for hot air to penetrate to the center of the material, resulting in incomplete volatilization of volatile components and limiting the collection volume and purity; cleaning lacks a targeted cleaning structure and relies heavily on manual rinsing, which is difficult to remove residual materials from the inner wall and easily causes cross-contamination; moreover, switching between heating, cleaning, and other functions requires manual operation of multiple parts, making the process cumbersome and seriously affecting the collection efficiency and practicality of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a collector for collecting volatile components of traditional Chinese medicine. This invention solves the problems of uneven stirring, easy adhesion to the inner wall, insufficient evaporation, inconvenient cleaning, and cumbersome function switching in existing collectors for collecting volatile components of traditional Chinese medicine.

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

[0006] A collector for collecting volatile components of traditional Chinese medicine includes a support plate. A stirring tank is fixedly connected to the rear top of the support plate. A lid is installed on the top of the stirring tank. An L-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the top of the lid. A rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the lid. A plurality of first stirring plates are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod. A plurality of through holes are formed in the inner wall of the rotating rod. A sleeve is fitted on the outer wall of the top of the rotating rod. L-shaped rods are fixedly connected to the left and right outer walls of the bottom end of the sleeve. A plurality of second stirring plates are fixedly connected to the opposite side of the L-shaped rods. Scraping components are provided on the front and rear outer walls of the rotating rod. A driving component is provided on the left outer wall of the L-shaped plate. A rotating ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the L-shaped plate. A connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating ring. The inner wall of the connecting pipe communicates with the top of the rotating rod. A second valve is installed at the bottom of the stirring tank.

[0007] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a motor fixedly connected to the left outer wall of the L-shaped plate, a first bevel gear fixedly connected to the drive end of the motor, and second bevel gears meshing with the upper and lower outer walls of the first bevel gear. The top outer wall of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the upper second bevel gear, and the top outer wall of the sleeve is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower second bevel gear.

[0008] Furthermore, the scraping assembly includes fixed rods fixedly connected to the outer walls of the front and rear sides of the rotating rod, sliding rods slidably connected to the inner walls of opposite ends of the fixed rods, scrapers fixedly connected to opposite ends of the sliding rods, and springs provided on the inner walls of the fixed rods.

[0009] Furthermore, the opposite ends of the springs are all connected to the inner wall of the fixed rod, and the opposite ends of the springs are all connected to the opposite ends of the sliding rod.

[0010] Furthermore, a controller is installed on the rear outer wall of the mixing tank, and a heating tube is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the controller, with the outer wall of the heating tube fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mixing tank.

[0011] Furthermore, a water pump is installed on the left outer wall of the mixing tank, and a pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the water pump. The top of the pipe is connected to the left inner wall of the connecting pipe.

[0012] Furthermore, an air suction pump is installed on the right outer wall of the mixing tank, and a second pipe is fixedly connected to the right outer wall of the air suction pump. The top end of the second pipe is connected to the right inner wall of the connecting pipe, and a first valve is installed on the outer walls of both the second pipe and the first pipe.

[0013] Furthermore, a collection bucket is fixedly connected to the top front side of the support plate, a condenser pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the collection bucket, a transparent window is provided on the outer right side of the collection bucket, the rear end of the condenser pipe is connected to the inner wall of the bucket lid, and a third valve is installed at the bottom of the collection bucket.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. In this utility model, the motor drives the first and second bevel gears to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating rod and sleeve to rotate in opposite directions, so that the first and second stirring plates cooperate to stir, thereby enhancing the uniformity of stirring; the rotating rod drives the fixed rod to rotate, which in turn drives the sliding rod and scraper to rotate, and the spring force makes the scraper stick tightly to the inner wall, thereby effectively scraping the inner wall of the mixing tank; the rotating rod and sleeve drive the first and second stirring plates to rotate synchronously in opposite directions, and the different directions cooperate to stir, thereby improving the overall stirring effect.

[0016] 2. In this utility model, the hot air from the heating tube is driven by an air pump and enters the center of the mixing tank through pipe two, connecting pipe, rotating rod and through hole, so that the Chinese medicine can fully contact the hot air and promote volatilization; the water source is driven by a water pump and enters the mixing tank through pipe one, connecting pipe, rotating rod and through hole, and works with the scraper to achieve efficient cleaning and improve the cleanliness of the equipment; the first valve controls the opening and closing of pipe two and pipe one to switch the hot air and water supply, thereby improving the collection effect of volatile components of Chinese medicine and cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collector proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the collection bucket structure of a traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collector proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the stirring tank of a traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collector proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the scraper structure of a traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collector proposed in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating ring structure of a collector for volatile components of traditional Chinese medicine proposed in this utility model.

[0022] Legend:

[0023] 1. Support plate; 2. Mixing tank; 3. Tank lid; 4. L-shaped plate; 5. Motor; 6. First bevel gear; 7. Second bevel gear; 8. Rotating rod; 9. First mixing plate; 10. Through hole; 11. Sleeve; 12. L-shaped rod; 13. Second mixing plate; 14. Fixed rod; 15. Sliding rod; 16. Scraper; 17. Spring; 18. Controller; 19. Heating tube; 20. Water pump; 21. Pipe 1; 22. Suction pump; 23. Pipe 2; 24. First valve; 25. Connecting pipe; 26. Rotating ring; 27. Condensate tube; 28. Collection tank; 29. ​​Transparent window; 30. Second valve; 31. Third valve. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. 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.

[0025] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 This utility model provides an embodiment of a traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collector, comprising a support plate 1, a stirring tank 2 fixedly connected to the rear top of the support plate 1, a lid 3 installed at the top of the stirring tank 2, an L-shaped plate 4 fixedly connected to the top of the lid 3, a rotating rod 8 rotatably connected to the inner wall of the lid 3, a plurality of first stirring plates 9 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod 8, a plurality of through holes 10 formed in the inner wall of the rotating rod 8, a sleeve 11 fitted onto the outer wall of the top of the rotating rod 8, and L-shaped rods 12 fixedly connected to the outer walls of the bottom left and right sides of the sleeve 11, with each L-shaped rod 12 having a corresponding opening on its opposite side. Several second stirring plates 13 are fixedly connected. Scraping components are provided on the front and rear outer walls of the rotating rod 8. A driving component is provided on the left outer wall of the L-shaped plate 4. A second valve 30 is installed at the bottom of the stirring tank 2. The driving component includes a motor 5 fixedly connected to the left outer wall of the L-shaped plate 4. A first bevel gear 6 is fixedly connected to the driving end of the motor 5. Second bevel gears 7 are meshed on the upper and lower outer walls of the first bevel gear 6. The top outer wall of the rotating rod 8 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the upper second bevel gear 7. The top outer wall of the sleeve 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower second bevel gear 7.

[0026] Specifically, support plate 1 supports mixing tank 2 to ensure its stable placement. Second valve 30 controls whether and at what rate the distilled material is discharged from mixing tank 2. Tank lid 3 seals mixing tank 2 to prevent leakage of volatile components. L-shaped plate 4 provides mounting support points for the drive assembly, ensuring the stability of the drive components. Rotating rod 8 can rotate around tank lid 3 to achieve the stirring function. When rotating rod 8 rotates, it drives the first stirring plate 9 to rotate synchronously, stirring the material. Through hole 10 is used for subsequent cleaning of the inside of mixing tank 2 and for discharging some of the hot air from heating tube 19. Hot air is added to the center of the inside of mixing tank 2 to promote material mixing and volatilization. Sleeve 11 can rotate independently relative to rotating rod 8 to achieve stirring in different directions. When sleeve 11 rotates, it drives L-shaped rod 12 to rotate synchronously. When the rod 12 rotates, it drives the second stirring plate 13 to rotate synchronously, which works with the first stirring plate 9 to enhance the stirring effect. The drive component provides power output to the rotating rod 8 and the sleeve 11. The motor 5 provides power source for the subsequent structure. When the motor 5 rotates, it drives the first bevel gear 6 to rotate synchronously to transmit power. When the first bevel gear 6 rotates, it drives the two second bevel gears 7 to rotate in opposite directions to change the direction of power transmission. When the upper second bevel gear 7 rotates, it drives the rotating rod 8 to rotate synchronously to realize power transmission. When the lower second bevel gear 7 rotates, it drives the sleeve 11 to rotate synchronously, and the rotation direction is opposite to that of the rotating rod 8, which improves the uniformity of stirring. By enhancing uniformity through reverse stirring, assisting heating and cleaning through the through hole 10, preventing leakage with the lid 3, and controlling discharge with the second valve 30, the efficiency and effect of collecting volatile components of traditional Chinese medicine are improved.

[0027] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The scraping assembly includes fixed rods 14 fixedly connected to the outer walls of the front and rear sides of the rotating rod 8. Sliding rods 15 are slidably connected to the inner walls of opposite ends of the fixed rods 14. Scrapers 16 are fixedly connected to opposite ends of the sliding rods 15. Springs 17 are provided on the inner walls of the fixed rods 14. The opposite ends of the springs 17 are connected to the inner walls of the fixed rods 14, and the opposite ends of the springs 17 are connected to the opposite ends of the sliding rods 15. A controller 18 is installed on the rear outer wall of the mixing tank 2. A heating tube 19 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the controller 18, and the outer wall of the heating tube 19 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mixing tank 2.

[0028] Specifically, when the rotating rod 8 rotates, it drives the fixed rod 14 to rotate synchronously, providing power for the scraping component. The sliding rod 15 extends and retracts relative to the fixed rod 14 to adapt to the distance from the inner wall of the mixing tank 2. When the sliding rod 15 moves, it drives the scraper 16 to move synchronously, so that the scraper 16 can contact the inner wall of the mixing tank 2. The spring 17 provides elastic support for the sliding rod 15. The spring force pushes the sliding rod 15 to keep the scraper 16 in close contact with the inner wall of the mixing tank 2, ensuring the scraping effect. The controller 18 controls the heating tube 19 to work. The heating tube 19 generates heat to heat the material in the mixing tank 2, promoting the volatilization of volatile components. The spring force keeps the scraper 16 in close contact with the inner wall of the mixing tank 2 to scrape off the adhering material and avoid waste. The controller 18 controls the heating tube 19 to heat the material to promote volatilization, improving the sufficiency and efficiency of collecting volatile components of traditional Chinese medicine.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 A rotating ring 26 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the L-shaped plate 4. A connecting pipe 25 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating ring 26. The inner wall of the connecting pipe 25 is connected to the top of the rotating rod 8. A water pump 20 is installed on the outer left side of the mixing tank 2. A pipe 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the water pump 20. The top of the pipe 21 is connected to the inner left side of the connecting pipe 25. An air suction pump 22 is installed on the outer right side of the mixing tank 2. A pipe 23 is fixedly connected to the outer right side of the air suction pump 22. The top of the pipe 23 is connected to the inner right side of the connecting pipe 25. A first valve 24 is installed on the outer walls of both the pipe 23 and the pipe 21.

[0030] Specifically, the rotating ring 26 provides stable support for the connecting pipe 25 without affecting the rotation of the rotating rod 8. The connecting pipe 25 is installed through the rotating ring 26, ensuring communication with the rotating rod 8 while accommodating its rotation. The connecting pipe 25 is connected to the rotating rod 8, allowing gas or liquid to enter the rotating rod 8 through the connecting pipe 25 and then through the through hole 10 into the mixing tank 2. The water pump 20 provides power for cleaning the mixing tank 2. The external water source drawn by the water pump 20 is transported to the connecting pipe 25 through pipe 21. The water in pipe 21 is introduced into the connecting pipe 25 and then into the rotating rod 8. The suction pump 22 provides power for hot air delivery. The hot air drawn by the suction pump 22 from the heating pipe 19 is transported through the pipe... The second pipe 23 is conveyed to the connecting pipe 25, and the hot air in the second pipe 23 is introduced into the connecting pipe 25, and then into the rotating rod 8. The first valve 24 controls the opening and closing of the second pipe 23 and the first pipe 21. When the first valve 24 on the second pipe 23 is closed and the first valve 24 on the first pipe 21 is opened, water can be sent by the water pump 20 through the through hole 10 into the mixing tank 2, and it works with the scraper 16 to clean. When the first valve 24 on the second pipe 23 is opened, the suction pump 22 can input the hot air from the heating pipe 19 into the center of the mixing tank 2 through the through hole 10, so that the Chinese medicine can fully contact the hot air. This achieves precise input of hot air to promote the full contact and volatilization of the Chinese medicine. The water source and the scraper 16 work together to clean efficiently, improving the collection effect and the cleanliness of the equipment.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A collection tank 28 is fixedly connected to the top front side of the support plate 1. A condenser pipe 27 is fixedly connected to the top of the collection tank 28. A transparent window 29 is provided on the outer right side of the collection tank 28. The rear end of the condenser pipe 27 is connected to the inner wall of the lid 3. A third valve 31 is installed at the bottom of the collection tank 28.

[0032] Specifically, the support plate 1 supports the collection tank 28 to ensure its stable placement. The liquid condensed by the condenser tube 27 can flow into the collection tank 28 to collect volatile components. The transparent window 29 facilitates observation of the amount of condensed liquid collected in the collection tank 28. The condenser tube 27 is connected to the lid 3, allowing the volatile components volatilized in the stirring tank 2 to enter the condenser tube 27 through the lid 3 for condensation and liquefaction. The third valve 31 controls whether the condensed liquid in the collection tank 28 is discharged and the discharge speed.

[0033] Working principle: The medicinal materials are placed in the mixing tank 2, and the lid 3 is placed on top. The support plate 1 supports the mixing tank 2 and the collection tank 28 to maintain stability. The controller 18 is started, which controls the heating tube 19 to generate heat. Simultaneously, the motor 5 is started, which drives the first bevel gear 6 to rotate. The first bevel gear 6 drives the upper and lower second bevel gears 7 to rotate in opposite directions. The upper second bevel gear 7 drives the rotating rod 8 to rotate, and the lower second bevel gear 7 drives the sleeve 11 to rotate. The rotating rod 8 drives the first stirring plate 9 to rotate, and the sleeve 11 drives the L-shaped rod 12 and the second stirring plate 13 to rotate, achieving reverse stirring between the first stirring plate 9 and the second stirring plate 13. When the rotating rod 8 rotates, it drives the fixed rod 14 to rotate. The sliding rod 15 on the fixed rod 14, under the elastic force of the spring 17, drives the scraper 16 to stick tightly to the inner wall of the mixing tank 2, scraping off the adhering material. The suction pump 22 is started, the first valve 24 on the second pipe 23 is opened, and the valve is closed. First valve 24 on pipe 1 21 is closed. Suction pump 22 delivers hot air from heating tube 19 to connecting pipe 25 via pipe 23. Connecting pipe 25, supported by rotating ring 26, remains connected to rotating rod 8. Hot air enters the center of mixing tank 2 through through hole 10 of rotating rod 8, promoting the volatilization of volatile components of the traditional Chinese medicine. The volatilized components enter condenser 27 through lid 3. The condensed liquid flows into collection tank 28, and the collection volume is observed through transparent window 29. After collection, second valve 30 is opened to drain residual material from mixing tank 2. When cleaning is required, first valve 24 on pipe 2 23 is closed, first valve 24 on pipe 1 21 is opened, and water pump 20 is started. External water enters mixing tank 2 through pipe 1 21, connecting pipe 25, and through hole 10 of rotating rod 8, cleaning the inner wall with scraper 16. Finally, third valve 31 is opened to drain condensate from collection tank 28.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A collector for collecting volatile components of traditional Chinese medicine, characterized in that, The system includes a support plate (1), a mixing tank (2) is fixedly connected to the rear top of the support plate (1), a lid (3) is installed on the top of the mixing tank (2), an L-shaped plate (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the lid (3), a rotating rod (8) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the lid (3), several first mixing plates (9) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod (8), several through holes (10) are opened on the inner wall of the rotating rod (8), and a sleeve (11) is fitted on the outer wall of the top of the rotating rod (8). The bottom left and right outer walls of the sleeve (11) are... An L-shaped rod (12) is fixedly connected to the L-shaped rod (12), and several second stirring plates (13) are fixedly connected to the opposite side of the L-shaped rod (12). Scraping components are provided on the front and rear outer walls of the rotating rod (8). A driving component is provided on the left outer wall of the L-shaped plate (4). A rotating ring (26) is fixedly connected to the top inner wall of the L-shaped plate (4). A connecting pipe (25) is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating ring (26). The inner wall of the connecting pipe (25) is connected to the top of the rotating rod (8). A second valve (30) is installed at the bottom of the stirring tank (2).

2. The traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a motor (5) fixedly connected to the left outer wall of the L-shaped plate (4). The drive end of the motor (5) is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear (6). The upper and lower outer walls of the first bevel gear (6) are meshed with second bevel gears (7). The top outer wall of the rotating rod (8) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the upper second bevel gear (7). The top outer wall of the sleeve (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower second bevel gear (7).

3. The traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scraping assembly includes a fixed rod (14) fixedly connected to the outer walls of the front and rear sides of the rotating rod (8). A sliding rod (15) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the opposite end of the fixed rod (14). A scraper (16) is fixedly connected to the opposite end of the sliding rod (15). A spring (17) is provided on the inner wall of the fixed rod (14).

4. The traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The opposite ends of the springs (17) are connected to the inner wall of the fixed rod (14), and the opposite ends of the springs (17) are connected to the opposite ends of the sliding rod (15).

5. The traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (18) is installed on the rear outer wall of the mixing tank (2), and a heating tube (19) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the controller (18). The outer wall of the heating tube (19) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mixing tank (2).

6. The traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water pump (20) is installed on the left outer wall of the mixing tank (2). A pipe (21) is fixedly connected to the top of the water pump (20). The top of the pipe (21) is connected to the left inner wall of the connecting pipe (25).

7. The traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air pump (22) is installed on the right outer wall of the mixing tank (2). A pipe (23) is fixedly connected to the right outer wall of the air pump (22). The top end of the pipe (23) is connected to the right inner wall of the connecting pipe (25). A first valve (24) is installed on the outer walls of both the pipe (23) and the pipe (21).

8. The traditional Chinese medicine volatile component collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A collection bucket (28) is fixedly connected to the top front side of the support plate (1). A condenser pipe (27) is fixedly connected to the top of the collection bucket (28). A transparent window (29) is provided on the outer right side of the collection bucket (28). The rear end of the condenser pipe (27) is connected to the inner wall of the bucket lid (3). A third valve (31) is installed at the bottom of the collection bucket (28).

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