A peeling and softening device for medicinal material processing
By integrating peeling, softening, and spray rinsing functions, the traditional medicinal herb processing device solves the problems of low peeling and softening efficiency and poor uniformity, achieving efficient and uniform peeling and softening of medicinal herbs, and reducing labor costs and energy consumption.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI HEFU PHARM DECOCTION PIECES CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
Traditional methods of peeling and softening medicinal herbs are inefficient, require a lot of manpower, and are difficult to guarantee the uniformity of peeling and the consistency of softening effect, thus affecting the quality of the medicinal herbs.
Design a medicinal herb processing device that integrates peeling, softening, and spray rinsing. The device uses a spiral conveyor roller and a peeling roller for peeling, combined with steam softening and stirring components. It utilizes a servo motor to drive continuous operation and removes the skin of the medicinal herbs through rinsing nozzles.
This method improves the efficiency, uniformity, and softening effect of peeling medicinal materials, reduces labor costs and energy consumption, and enhances processing quality and efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of medicinal material processing equipment, and in particular to a peeling and softening device for medicinal material processing. Background Technology
[0002] In the processing of medicinal materials, many herbs require peeling and softening before subsequent processing, slicing, and other steps. Traditional methods of peeling and softening herbs are mostly manual, involving workers using knives to remove the peel and then soaking the herbs in hot water or chemical agents for softening. This method is not only inefficient and labor-intensive, but also makes it difficult to ensure uniform peeling and consistent softening results, potentially affecting the quality of the herbs. Therefore, this paper presents a peeling and softening device for medicinal material processing. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials. This device integrates peeling, softening, and spray rinsing into one unit, enabling efficient and uniform peeling, continuous operation, improved processing quality and efficiency, reduced labor costs and energy consumption, and overcoming the deficiencies of existing technologies.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials includes a base frame, a box fixed to the upper end of the base frame, a spiral conveying roller rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the box via bearings, and nine peeling rollers rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the box below the spiral conveying roller at equal intervals along the circumference of the spiral conveying roller via bearings. The top and bottom of the box are open, a rinsing device is installed at the top of the box, a feeding port is provided at one end of the box, and a discharge port is provided at the other end of the box. A stirring tank is installed below one side of the discharge port, a stirring assembly is installed in the stirring tank, and a steam conveying pipe is installed at the bottom of the stirring tank, with one end of the steam conveying pipe extending into the lower interior of the stirring tank.
[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the other end of the steam conveying pipeline is connected to a steam generating device, and a first solenoid valve is installed on the steam conveying pipeline.
[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the stirring assembly includes a first servo motor installed on the lower end face of the stirring tank, the output end of the first servo motor extends into the interior of the stirring tank and is equipped with a rotating rod, and stirring rods are arranged at equal intervals on the outer wall of the rotating rod.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a support net is fixed to the lower part of the inner wall of the mixing tank, the rotating rod passes through the support net, the stirring rod is located above the support net, the steam conveying pipe is located above the support net, and a side door is provided on the side wall of the mixing tank.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model: one end of the spiral conveying roller is connected to a second servo motor, and one end of each peeling roller is connected to a third servo motor, and the second servo motor and the nine third servo motors are all fixed to the outer wall of the box.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a feeding trough is fixed on the outside of the feeding port, and a discharging trough is installed on the outside of the discharging port, with the discharging trough located above the mixing tank.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the rinsing device includes a water supply pipe fixed to the box body, rinsing nozzles are installed at equal intervals at the bottom of the water supply pipe, a second solenoid valve is installed at one end of the water supply pipe, and one end of the second solenoid valve is connected to the water supply device.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0013] This medicinal herb processing peeling and softening device integrates peeling, softening, and spray rinsing into one unit. It can peel efficiently and evenly, operate continuously, improve the quality and efficiency of medicinal herb processing, and reduce labor costs and energy consumption. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a first-view perspective three-dimensional structural diagram of a peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials proposed in this utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a second-view three-dimensional structural diagram of a peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials proposed in this utility model.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a third-view perspective three-dimensional structural diagram of a peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials proposed in this utility model.
[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of a peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials proposed in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 5 This utility model proposes a peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials. Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Base frame; 2. Box body; 3. Mixing tank; 4. Feeding trough; 5. Screw conveyor roller; 6. Water supply pipe; 7. Second solenoid valve; 8. Flushing nozzle; 9. Feeding trough; 10. Third servo motor; 11. Second servo motor; 12. Peeling roller; 13. Steam conveying pipe; 14. First solenoid valve; 15. Rotating rod; 16. Mixing rod; 17. Support net; 18. First servo motor. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0021] Example 1, referring to Figure 1-5 A peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials includes a base frame 1, a box body 2 fixed to the upper end of the base frame 1, a spiral conveying roller 5 rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the box body 2 via bearings, and nine peeling rollers 12 rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the box body 2 below the spiral conveying roller 5 at equal intervals along the circumference of the spiral conveying roller 5 via bearings. The top and bottom ends of the box body 2 are open. A rinsing device is installed at the top of the box body 2. A feeding port is provided at one end of the box body 2, and a discharge port is provided at the other end of the box body 2. A mixing tank 3 is installed below one side of the discharge port. A mixing component is installed in the mixing tank 3. A steam conveying pipe 13 is installed at the bottom of the mixing tank 3, and one end of the steam conveying pipe 13 extends into the lower interior of the mixing tank 3.
[0022] The other end of the steam conveying pipe 13 is connected to a steam generating device, and a first solenoid valve 14 is installed on the steam conveying pipe 13.
[0023] The stirring assembly includes a first servo motor 18 installed on the lower end face of the stirring tank 3. The output end of the first servo motor 18 extends into the interior of the stirring tank 3 and is equipped with a rotating rod 15. Stirring rods 16 are arranged at equal intervals on the outer wall of the rotating rod 15.
[0024] A support net 17 is fixed to the lower inner wall of the mixing tank 3. The rotating rod 15 passes through the support net 17. The stirring rod 16 is located above the support net 17. The steam conveying pipe 13 is located above the support net 17. A side door is provided on the side wall of the mixing tank 3.
[0025] One end of the spiral conveyor roller 5 is connected to a second servo motor 11, and one end of each peeling roller 12 is connected to a third servo motor 10. The second servo motor 11 and the nine third servo motors 10 are all fixed to the outer wall of the housing 2.
[0026] A feeding trough 9 is fixed on the outside of the feeding port, and a discharging trough 4 is installed on the outside of the discharging port. The discharging trough 4 is located above the mixing tank 3.
[0027] The medicinal materials are fed into the box 2 from the feeding trough 9. The second servo motor 11 and the third servo motor 10 drive the spiral conveying roller 5 and the peeling roller 12 to rotate, pushing the medicinal materials to move while peeling them. The peeled medicinal materials fall from the feeding trough 4 into the mixing tank 3. The first solenoid valve 14 is opened to allow high-temperature steam to enter the mixing tank 3. At the same time, the first servo motor 18 drives the rotating rod 15 and the stirring rod 16 to rotate, stirring the medicinal materials to make them heat and moisten evenly, thereby softening them.
[0028] Example 2 is an optimization based on Example 1. Specifically, the rinsing device includes a water supply pipe 6 fixed to the housing 2, rinsing nozzles 8 are installed at equal intervals at the bottom of the water supply pipe 6, a second solenoid valve 7 is installed at one end of the water supply pipe 6, and one end of the second solenoid valve 7 is connected to the water supply device.
[0029] During the peeling process, the second solenoid valve 7 is opened, causing clean water to spray into the box 2, thereby rinsing off the peeled medicinal materials and making it easier for the peeled medicinal materials to soften.
[0030] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A peeling and softening device for medicinal material processing, comprising a base frame (1), characterized in that, The upper end of the base frame (1) is fixed with a box (2). The inner wall of the box (2) is rotatably mounted with a spiral conveying roller (5) via bearings. Nine peeling rollers (12) are rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the box (2) and below the spiral conveying roller (5) along the circumference of the spiral conveying roller (5) via bearings. The top and bottom of the box (2) are open. A rinsing device is installed at the top of the box (2). A feeding port is provided at one end of the box (2). A discharge port is provided at the other end of the box (2). A mixing tank (3) is installed below one side of the discharge port. A mixing component is installed in the mixing tank (3). A steam conveying pipe (13) is installed at the bottom of the mixing tank (3). One end of the steam conveying pipe (13) extends into the lower interior of the mixing tank (3).
2. The peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The other end of the steam conveying pipe (13) is connected to a steam generating device, and a first solenoid valve (14) is installed on the steam conveying pipe (13).
3. The peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring assembly includes a first servo motor (18) installed on the lower end face of the stirring tank (3). The output end of the first servo motor (18) extends into the interior of the stirring tank (3) and is equipped with a rotating rod (15). Stirring rods (16) are arranged at equal intervals on the outer wall of the rotating rod (15).
4. The peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials according to claim 3, characterized in that, A support net (17) is fixed to the lower inner wall of the mixing tank (3), the rotating rod (15) passes through the support net (17), the stirring rod (16) is located above the support net (17), the steam conveying pipe (13) is located above the support net (17), and a side door is provided on the side wall of the mixing tank (3).
5. The peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the spiral conveying roller (5) is connected to a second servo motor (11), and one end of each peeling roller (12) is connected to a third servo motor (10). The second servo motor (11) and the nine third servo motors (10) are all fixed to the outer wall of the box (2).
6. The peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, A feeding trough (9) is fixed on the outside of the feeding port, and a discharging trough (4) is installed on the outside of the discharging port. The discharging trough (4) is located above the mixing tank (3).
7. The peeling and softening device for processing medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flushing device includes a water supply pipe (6) fixed to the housing (2), flushing nozzles (8) are installed at equal intervals at the bottom of the water supply pipe (6), a second solenoid valve (7) is installed at one end of the water supply pipe (6), and one end of the second solenoid valve (7) is connected to the water supply device.