A pipeline system of a traditional Chinese medicine machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a pipeline system for a traditional Chinese medicine decoction machine, including a machine body, a decoction pot, a pressure stabilizing valve, a steam pipe, a waste discharge pipe, a waste discharge port, a first valve body, and a second valve body. In use, medicinal herbs and water are poured into the decoction pot and kept sealed, creating a high-pressure environment inside during the decoction process. The second valve body is opened and the first valve body is closed. When the pressure in the decoction pot becomes too high, the pressure stabilizing valve automatically opens, allowing high-pressure steam to flow along the steam pipe into the waste discharge port. When cleaning the decoction pot, sufficient water is poured into it and the pot is cleaned. After cleaning, the first valve body is opened, allowing wastewater to be discharged through the waste discharge port. This design integrates steam discharge and waste liquid discharge through a single waste discharge port. Since waste liquid needs to be discharged, the waste discharge port is connected to a sewer or drain pipe, ensuring that both waste liquid and steam are discharged from the sewer or drain pipe, avoiding the problem of direct steam discharge.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine machinery, and in particular to a pipeline system for a traditional Chinese medicine machinery. Background Technology

[0002] A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction machine is a device used to prepare TCM, such as the high-pressure decoction and packaging machine disclosed in patent publication number 211196711U. These machines are typically large, requiring a drain for easy cleaning. During the decoction process, high pressure is generated inside the pot. To prevent excessive pressure, a pressure regulating valve is usually installed. When the pressure inside the pot exceeds a specified value during decoction, the valve opens to release the excess pressure. However, current TCM decoction machines have pressure regulating valves directly connected to the indoor air. This causes excessive pressure inside the pot to result in residual steam with medicinal aromas being directly released into the room, lingering the medicinal smell for a long time. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a pipeline system for a traditional Chinese medicine machine that combines sewage discharge and steam discharge into one unit, thereby avoiding direct steam discharge.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the problem is: a pipeline system for a traditional Chinese medicine machine, comprising:

[0005] The main body of the medicine machine includes a sealed medicine pot, a pressure stabilizing valve, and a waste discharge port. The pressure stabilizing valve is connected to the waste discharge port via a steam pipe. A waste discharge pipe is installed inside the main body of the medicine machine, connecting the medicine pot and the waste discharge port.

[0006] The first valve body is disposed on the waste discharge pipe;

[0007] The second valve body is disposed on the steam pipe;

[0008] A heater, which is installed on the main body of the medicine machine, is used to heat the medicine pot.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the main body of the medicine machine is provided with a liquid dispensing component, which includes a liquid outlet or a packaging component. The liquid dispensing component is connected to the medicine pot through a liquid guide pipe, and a liquid pump is provided on the liquid guide pipe.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a third valve body is provided on the liquid outlet assembly, and the waste discharge pipe is connected to the liquid guide pipe.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a condensation assembly is provided on the steam pipe.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the condensation component is located at the rear end of the steam pipe.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the condensation component is a condensation metal disposed on a steam pipe.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the condensing metal is an annular condensing metal tube, and the steam pipe includes a steam front pipe and a steam rear pipe, the ends of which are respectively connected to the two ends of the condensing metal tube.

[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the medicine pot includes a pot body at the bottom and a pot lid that covers the top of the pot body. The pot lid is movably closed on the top of the pot body, and the pressure regulating valve is disposed on the pot lid.

[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a counterweight is provided on the pot lid.

[0017] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the main body of the medicine machine is provided with a liquid inlet, which is connected to the medicine pot through a liquid inlet pipe, and the liquid inlet pipe is provided with a liquid inlet valve or a liquid inlet pump.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When using it, the medicinal materials and water are poured into the medicine pot and the pot is kept sealed, thereby creating a high-pressure environment inside the pot during the decoction process. The second valve body is opened and the first valve body is closed. When the pressure in the medicine pot is too high, the excessive pressure will automatically open the pressure stabilizing valve, so that the high-pressure steam flows into the waste outlet along the steam pipe and is discharged. After the decoction is finished, the liquid is taken out. When the medicine pot needs to be cleaned, enough clean water is poured into the medicine pot and the pot is cleaned. After cleaning, the first valve body is opened, so that the wastewater is discharged along the waste outlet. This scheme integrates steam discharge and waste liquid discharge and discharges them through the same waste outlet. Since waste liquid needs to be discharged, the waste outlet is connected to the sewer or drain pipe, so that both waste liquid and steam are discharged from the sewer or drain pipe, avoiding the problem of direct steam discharge. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model with part of the shell hidden;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the pipeline system of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0023] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional 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.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 3 A piping system for a traditional Chinese medicine machine, including

[0028] The main body 10 of the medicine machine is equipped with a sealed medicine pot 20 inside the main body 10. The medicine pot 20 is equipped with a pressure stabilizing valve 30. The main body 10 of the medicine machine is equipped with a waste discharge port 11. The pressure stabilizing valve 30 is connected to the waste discharge port 11 through a steam pipe 31. The main body 10 of the medicine machine is equipped with a waste discharge pipe 40, which connects the medicine pot 20 and the waste discharge port 11.

[0029] First valve body 41, the first valve body 41 is disposed on waste discharge pipe 40;

[0030] The second valve body 32 is disposed on the steam pipe 31;

[0031] A heater is provided on the main body 10 of the medicine machine for heating the medicine pot 20.

[0032] When using, pour the herbs and water into the medicine pot 20 and keep the medicine pot 20 sealed. This creates a high-pressure environment inside the medicine pot 20 during the decoction process. Open the second valve body 32 and close the first valve body 41. When the pressure in the medicine pot 20 is too high, the excessive pressure will automatically open the pressure regulating valve 30, allowing high-pressure steam to flow into the waste outlet 11 along the steam pipe 31 and be discharged. After the decoction is finished, remove the liquid. When the medicine pot 20 needs to be cleaned, pour enough clean water into the medicine pot 20 and clean it. After cleaning, open the first valve body 41, allowing the wastewater to be discharged along the waste outlet 11. This scheme integrates steam discharge and waste liquid discharge and discharges them through the same waste outlet 11. Since waste liquid needs to be discharged, the waste outlet 11 is connected to a sewer or drain pipe, so that both waste liquid and steam are discharged from the sewer or drain pipe, avoiding the problem of direct steam discharge.

[0033] Further optimization is preferred, the main body 10 of the medicine machine is provided with a liquid outlet component 52. The liquid outlet component 52 includes a liquid outlet or a packaging component. The liquid outlet component 52 is connected to the medicine pot 20 through a liquid guide pipe 50. A liquid pump 51 is provided on the liquid guide pipe 50, so that the liquid in the medicine pot 20 can be directly discharged through the liquid outlet or the packaging component. If the liquid outlet component 52 is a liquid outlet, the user needs to prepare a container for packaging. If the liquid outlet component 52 is a packaging component, it will automatically package and dispense. As for the specific structure of the packaging component, it is an existing structure. For example, the specific structure of the packaging component is disclosed in a high-pressure decoction and packaging integrated machine disclosed in the background art. Therefore, it will not be described in detail in this application.

[0034] To further optimize the process, reduce piping layout, and improve wastewater discharge efficiency, a third valve body is preferably provided on the liquid outlet assembly 52, and the wastewater discharge pipe 40 is connected to the liquid guide pipe 50. When pumping out the medicine, the third valve body is opened and the first valve body 41 is closed. At this time, the liquid pump 51 starts and pumps the medicine into the liquid outlet assembly 52. ​​When wastewater needs to be discharged, the third valve body is closed and the first valve body 41 is opened, so that the liquid pump 51 operates and pumps the wastewater into the wastewater discharge port 11.

[0035] Further optimization is needed. Considering that the second valve 32 is opened directly during the heating process, if the pressure inside the pot is not excessive, the steam pipe 31 may be diverted due to the lack of outward airflow. Also, while the amount of steam is relatively large when decocting the medicine, the overall volume of the steam condensed into liquid is relatively small. Therefore, it is preferable to install a condenser component 33 on the steam pipe 31. Under normal conditions, when decocting the medicine, both the first valve 41 and the second valve 32 are closed. When the pressure inside the medicine pot 20 is too high, the steam flows through the pressure regulating valve 30 into the steam pipe 31, and then touches the condenser component 33 to condense into liquid and accumulate in the steam pipe 31. After the decoction is completed or after a certain period of decoction, the second valve 32 is opened to discharge the waste liquid accumulated in the steam pipe 31.

[0036] In this design, it is preferable that the steam pipe 31 is equipped with a condenser assembly 33.

[0037] Considering that the total amount of steam after liquefaction is actually not large, the condensing component 33 is a condensing metal disposed on the steam pipe 31. The steam can be condensed by the rapid thermal conductivity of the condensing metal. Preferably, the condensing metal is an annular condensing metal pipe. The steam pipe 31 includes a front steam pipe and a rear steam pipe, the ends of which are respectively connected to the two ends of the condensing metal pipe. In this design, to increase the heat dissipation capacity of the condensing metal, heat dissipation fins and a fan can also be added to the outer surface of the condensing metal.

[0038] In other embodiments, the condensation assembly 33 may also be a circulating liquid cooling system consisting of an evaporator, a condenser, and a fluid pump.

[0039] In this design, the medicine pot 20 preferably includes a pot body at the bottom and a pot lid that covers the top of the pot body. The pot lid is movably closed on the top of the pot body, and the pressure regulating valve 30 is disposed on the pot lid to facilitate opening the pot body. In order to ensure that the pot lid can be stably closed on the pot body, it is preferable that a counterweight block 70 is provided on the pot lid to prevent steam from opening the pot lid. Alternatively, a buckle or lock can be provided between the pot body and the pot lid to fix the pot body and the pot lid.

[0040] Further optimization is preferred, the main body 10 of the medicine machine is provided with a liquid inlet, the liquid inlet is connected to the medicine pot 20 through a liquid inlet pipe 60, and a liquid inlet valve or liquid inlet pump is provided on the liquid inlet pipe 60, so that water is automatically introduced during decoction and cleaning.

[0041] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this utility model and the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pipeline system of a traditional Chinese medicine machine, characterized in that, include: The main body of the medicine machine (10) is provided with a sealed medicine pot (20) inside the main body of the medicine machine (10). A pressure stabilizing valve (30) is provided on the medicine pot (20). A waste discharge port (11) is provided on the main body of the medicine machine (10). The pressure stabilizing valve (30) is connected to the waste discharge port (11) through a steam pipe (31). A waste discharge pipe (40) is provided inside the main body of the medicine machine (10). The waste discharge pipe (40) connects the medicine pot (20) and the waste discharge port (11). The first valve body (41) is disposed on the waste discharge pipe (40); The second valve body (32) is disposed on the steam pipe (31); A heater is provided on the main body (10) of the medicine machine for heating the medicine pot (20).

2. The piping system of a traditional Chinese medicine processing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (10) of the medicine machine is provided with a liquid dispensing component (52), which includes a liquid outlet or a packaging component. The liquid dispensing component (52) is connected to the medicine pot (20) through a liquid guide pipe (50), and a liquid pump (51) is provided on the liquid guide pipe (50).

3. The piping system of a traditional Chinese medicine processing machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The liquid outlet assembly (52) is provided with a third valve body, and the waste discharge pipe (40) is connected to the liquid guide pipe (50).

4. The piping system of a traditional Chinese medicine processing machine as described in claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: A condenser assembly (33) is provided on the steam pipe (31).

5. The piping system of a traditional Chinese medicine processing machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The condensation assembly (33) is located at the rear end of the steam pipe (31).

6. The piping system of a traditional Chinese medicine processing machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The condensation assembly (33) is a condensation metal disposed on the steam pipe (31).

7. The piping system of a traditional Chinese medicine processing machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The condensing metal is a ring-shaped condensing metal pipe, and the steam pipe (31) includes a steam front pipe and a steam rear pipe, the ends of which are respectively connected to the two ends of the condensing metal pipe.

8. The piping system of a traditional Chinese medicine processing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The medicine pot (20) includes a pot body at the bottom and a pot lid that covers the top of the pot body. The pot lid is movably closed on the top of the pot body, and the pressure regulating valve (30) is provided on the pot lid.

9. The piping system of a traditional Chinese medicine processing machine as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The pot lid is equipped with a counterweight (70).

10. The piping system of a traditional Chinese medicine processing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (10) of the medicine machine is provided with a liquid inlet, which is connected to the medicine pot (20) through a liquid inlet pipe (60). The liquid inlet pipe (60) is provided with a liquid inlet valve or a liquid inlet pump.

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