Continuous production equipment for liquid Chinese medicine preparations
By combining filtration, buffering, and concentration devices with booster pumps and controllers, the problem of varying filtration and concentration speeds during the production of traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations has been solved, achieving stable and continuous production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHAANXI INNOVATIVE BIOTECHNOLOGY RES INST CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparation technology, and more specifically, to a continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations. Background Technology
[0002] Membrane separation technology is a novel filtration and separation technology. This technology uses static pressure difference as the driving force and utilizes the sieving effect of the sieve-like filter medium membrane to achieve separation and purification effects, and can realize the removal of impurities and concentration of traditional Chinese medicine liquid.
[0003] In practical applications, due to the significant differences in the number, size, and chemical properties of particles in different traditional Chinese medicine liquid systems, the filtration and concentration rates and membrane module clogging vary considerably when using the same set of filtration and concentration equipment during production. This makes it difficult to ensure that the processing speed of filtration and impurity removal matches that of the concentration stage, resulting in the inability to achieve stable and continuous production. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to propose a continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations, so as to eliminate the influence of the difference in filtration and concentration speed of different types of medicinal liquids without changing the membrane components, and ensure that the production process is stable and continuous.
[0005] Based on the above objectives, this utility model provides a continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations, including a filtration device, a buffer device, a concentration device, a first booster pump, a second booster pump, and a controller. The filtration device includes a filter membrane assembly, a first pipeline, and a second pipeline. The filtration device is used to remove insoluble particulate matter and macromolecules from the liquid medicine. The filter membrane assembly includes a filter membrane inlet, a filtrate outlet, and a macromolecule outlet. The inlet of the first pipeline is connected to the liquid medicine, and the outlet of the first pipeline is connected to the filter membrane inlet. The macromolecule outlet is connected to one end of the second pipeline, and the other end of the second pipeline is connected to the first pipeline. The buffer device includes a buffer tank, a third pipeline, and a fourth pipeline. The filtrate outlet is connected to one end of the third pipeline, and the other end of the third pipeline is connected to the inlet of the buffer tank. The outlet is connected to one end of the fourth pipeline, and the buffer tank is equipped with a magnetostrictive liquid level alarm. The concentration device includes a concentration membrane assembly, a fifth pipeline, and a sixth pipeline. The concentration device is used to remove excess water from the drug solution. The concentration membrane assembly includes a concentration inlet, a drain outlet, and a concentrate outlet. The other end of the fourth pipeline is connected to the concentration inlet. The drain outlet is used to discharge small molecule liquids. The concentrate outlet is connected to one end of the fifth pipeline, and the other end of the fifth pipeline is connected to the fourth pipeline. The sixth pipeline is connected to the drain outlet, and a first pneumatic valve is installed on the sixth pipeline. The first booster pump is installed on the first pipeline, and the second booster pump is installed on the fourth pipeline. The controller is communicatively connected to the filter device, the concentration device, the first booster pump, the second booster pump, and the magnetostrictive liquid level alarm.
[0006] Optionally, a seventh pipeline is also included, which is connected to the fourth pipeline, and a second pneumatic valve is provided on the seventh pipeline.
[0007] Optionally, a third pneumatic valve and a first pressure transmitter are provided at the inlet of the first pipeline, and the other end of the second pipeline is connected and installed between the first pressure transmitter and the first booster pump. The first pipeline is also provided with a first flow regulating valve, a first check valve and a second pressure transmitter, and the first flow regulating valve, the first check valve and the second pressure transmitter are located between the first booster pump and the filter membrane inlet.
[0008] Optionally, a second flow regulating valve and a second check valve are provided on the second pipeline.
[0009] Optionally, a first manual ball valve is provided on the third pipeline.
[0010] Optionally, the fourth pipeline is also equipped with a fourth pneumatic valve, a third check valve, a third pressure transmitter, and a second manual ball valve, the second manual ball valve being located at the outlet of the buffer tank.
[0011] Optionally, a fourth check valve and a third flow regulating valve are provided on the fifth pipeline.
[0012] Optionally, the top of the buffer tank is provided with a breather valve, a demisting container sight glass, and an inspection hole.
[0013] The continuous production apparatus for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations provided by this utility model includes a filtration device, a buffer device, a concentration device, a first booster pump, a second booster pump, and a controller. The liquid medicine enters the filter membrane tank assembly through a first pipeline. Large molecules that cannot pass through the filter membrane assembly enter the second pipeline through the large molecule outlet and then flow back into the first pipeline, where they re-enter the filter membrane assembly for filtration along with the remaining liquid medicine. The filtrate that can pass through the filter membrane assembly flows out from the filtrate outlet and into a third pipeline. The filtrate then enters the buffer tank within the buffer tank assembly and flows out from the buffer tank. The filtrate enters the concentration membrane assembly through the fourth pipeline to remove excess water, thus concentrating the filtrate to form a concentrate. Small molecule liquids flow out from the drain outlet of the concentration membrane assembly, enter the sixth pipeline, and then flow through the first pneumatic valve before being discharged. The concentrate flows out from the concentrated liquid outlet, enters the fifth pipeline, merges back into the fourth pipeline, and flows back into the concentration membrane assembly for further concentration. A buffer device stores the filtrate and adjusts the speed or starts / stops of the first and second booster pumps according to the liquid level in the buffer tank to ensure continuous and stable production. The liquid level in the buffer tank is monitored by a magnetostrictive level alarm. This invention provides a continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations, eliminating the impact of differences in filtration and concentration rates between different types of medicinal liquids without altering the membrane components, ensuring a stable and continuous production process. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The preferred embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to understand the purpose and advantages of this utility model, wherein:
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0017] 1: Filtering device; 2: Buffer device; 3: Concentrating device; 4: First booster pump; 5: Second booster pump; 6: Magnetostrictive liquid level alarm; 7: Filter membrane assembly; 8: First pipeline; 9: Second pipeline; 10: Buffer tank; 11: Third pipeline; 12: Fourth pipeline; 13: Concentrating membrane assembly; 14: Fifth pipeline; 15: Sixth pipeline; 16: Seventh pipeline; 17: First pneumatic valve; 18: Second pneumatic valve; 19: Third pneumatic valve; 2 0: First pressure transmitter; 21: First flow control valve; 22: First check valve; 23: Second pressure transmitter; 24: Second flow control valve; 25: Second check valve; 26: First manual ball valve; 27: Fourth pneumatic valve; 28: Third check valve; 29: Third pressure transmitter; 30: Second manual ball valve; 31: Fourth check valve; 32: Third flow control valve; 33: Breather valve; 34: Demisting container sight glass; 35: Inspection hole. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the embodiments. Identical components are indicated by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "inner" and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.
[0019] like Figure 1As shown, the continuous production apparatus for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations provided by this utility model includes a filtration device 1, a buffer device 2, a concentration device 3, a first booster pump 4, a second booster pump 5, and a controller. The filtration device 1 includes a filter membrane assembly 7, a first pipeline 8, and a second pipeline 9. The filtration device 1 is used to remove insoluble particulate matter and macromolecules from the liquid medicine. The filter membrane assembly 7 includes a filter membrane inlet, a filtrate outlet, and a macromolecule outlet. The inlet of the first pipeline 8 is connected to the liquid medicine, the outlet of the first pipeline 8 is connected to the filter membrane inlet, the macromolecule outlet is connected to one end of the second pipeline 9, and the other end of the second pipeline 9 is connected to the first pipeline 8. The buffer device 2 includes a buffer tank 10, a third pipeline 11, and a fourth pipeline 12. The filtrate outlet is connected to one end of the third pipeline 11, and the other end of the third pipeline 11 is connected to the inlet of the buffer tank 10. The outlet of the buffer tank 10 is connected to one end of the fourth pipeline 12. The buffer tank 10 is equipped with a magnetostrictive liquid level alarm 6. The concentration device 3 includes a concentration membrane tube assembly 13, a fifth pipeline 14, and a sixth pipeline 15. The concentration device 3 is used to remove excess water from the liquid. The concentration membrane tube assembly 13 includes a concentration inlet, a drain outlet, and a concentrate outlet. The other end of the fourth pipeline 12 is connected to the concentration inlet. The drain outlet is used to discharge small molecule liquids. The concentrate outlet is connected to one end of the fifth pipeline 14. The other end of the fifth pipeline 14 is connected to the fourth pipeline 12. The sixth pipeline 15 is connected to the drain outlet. A first pneumatic valve 17 is installed on the sixth pipeline 15. The first booster pump 4 is installed on the first pipeline 8, and the second booster pump 5 is installed on the fourth pipeline 12. The controller is communicatively connected to the filter device 1, the concentration device 3, the first booster pump 4, the second booster pump 5, and the magnetostrictive liquid level alarm 6.
[0020] It should be noted that when the device starts running, the first pneumatic valve 17 is opened, and when the volume of the small molecule liquid flowing out of the sixth pipeline 15 reaches the expected concentration ratio, the first pneumatic valve 17 is closed.
[0021] The continuous production apparatus for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations provided by this utility model includes a filtration device 1, a buffer device 2, a concentration device 3, a first booster pump 4, a second booster pump 5, and a controller. The medicinal liquid enters the filter membrane assembly 7 through the first pipeline 8. Large molecules that cannot pass through the filter membrane assembly 7 enter the second pipeline 9 through the large molecule outlet and then flow back into the first pipeline 8, where they re-enter the filter membrane assembly 7 together with the medicinal liquid that did not enter the filter membrane assembly 7 for circulating filtration. The filtrate that can pass through the filter membrane assembly 7 flows out from the filtrate outlet of the filter membrane assembly 7 and into the third pipeline 11. The filtrate then enters the buffer tank 10 in the apparatus through the third pipeline 11 and flows out from the buffer tank 10. The filtrate enters the concentration membrane assembly 13 through the fourth pipe 12 to remove excess water, thus concentrating the filtrate to form a concentrate. Small molecule liquids flow out from the drain outlet of the concentration membrane assembly 13, enter the sixth pipe 15, and then flow through the first pneumatic valve 17 before being discharged. The concentrate flows out from the concentrate outlet, enters the fifth pipe 14, merges back into the fourth pipe 12, and flows back into the concentration membrane assembly 13 for further concentration. The buffer device 2 stores the filtrate and adjusts the speed or start / stop of the first booster pump 4 and the second booster pump 5 according to the liquid level in the buffer tank 10 to ensure continuous and stable production. The liquid level in the buffer tank 10 is monitored by a magnetostrictive level alarm 6. This invention provides a continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations, eliminating the impact of differences in filtration and concentration speeds between different types of medicinal liquids without altering the membrane components, ensuring a stable and continuous production process.
[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a seventh pipeline 16, which is connected to the fourth pipeline 12. A second pneumatic valve 18 is installed on the seventh pipeline 16. In this embodiment, when the liquid from the sixth pipeline 15 reaches the required concentration, the first pneumatic valve 17 is closed, and the second pneumatic valve 18 is opened. The concentrated liquid in the concentrated membrane assembly 13 and the fifth pipeline 14 is discharged through the seventh pipeline 16, improving the ease of use of the continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations.
[0023] like Figure 1As shown, a third pneumatic valve 19 and a first pressure transmitter 20 are installed at the inlet of the first pipeline 8. The other end of the second pipeline 9 is connected between the first pressure transmitter 20 and the first booster pump 4. A first flow regulating valve 21, a first check valve 22, and a second pressure transmitter 23 are also installed on the first pipeline 8, and these valves are located between the first booster pump 4 and the filter membrane inlet. In this embodiment, the first pressure transmitter 20 can detect the inlet pressure on the first pipeline 8, the first flow regulating valve 21 can detect and regulate the flow rate of the drug solution in the first pipeline 8, the second pressure transmitter 23 can detect the pressure entering the filter membrane assembly 7, and the first check valve 22 can prevent the drug solution from flowing back.
[0024] It improves the ease of use of continuous production equipment for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations.
[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, a second flow regulating valve 24 and a second check valve 25 are installed on the second pipeline 9. In this embodiment, the second flow regulating valve 24 can detect the flow rate of the liquid medicine in the second pipeline 9, and the second check valve 25 can prevent the liquid medicine from flowing back, thus improving the ease of use of the continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations.
[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, a first manual ball valve 26 is installed on the third pipeline 11. In this embodiment, when the device is running, the first manual ball valve 26 is manually opened to allow the liquid medicine to smoothly enter the buffer tank 10. However, when the device stops working, the first manual ball valve 26 is manually closed, which improves the safety of the continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations.
[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the fourth pipeline 12 is also equipped with a fourth pneumatic valve 27, a third check valve 28, a third pressure transmitter 29, and a second manual ball valve 30. The second manual ball valve 30 is located at the outlet of the buffer tank 10. In this embodiment, when the device is running, the fourth pneumatic valve 27 is in the open state, allowing the liquid medicine to pass smoothly through the fourth pipeline 12. When the device stops working, the fourth pneumatic valve 27 is in the closed state, preventing the liquid medicine from entering the concentration membrane tank group through the fourth pipeline 12. The third check valve 28 can prevent the liquid medicine from flowing back. The third pressure transmitter 29 can detect the pressure of the liquid medicine in the fourth pipeline 12. The opening of the second manual ball valve 30 allows the liquid medicine in the buffer tank 10 to flow out smoothly. When there is a malfunction or maintenance is required, the second manual ball valve 30 can be manually closed to prevent the liquid medicine from flowing out of the buffer tank 10, thus improving the ease of use of the continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations.
[0028] like Figure 1As shown, a fourth check valve 31 and a third flow regulating valve 32 are installed on the fifth pipeline 14. In this embodiment, the third flow regulating valve 32 can detect and regulate the flow rate of the liquid medicine in the fifth pipeline 14, and the fourth check valve 31 can prevent the liquid medicine from flowing back, thus improving the ease of use of the continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations.
[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, the top of the buffer tank 10 is equipped with a breather valve 33, a demisting container sight glass 34, and an inspection hole 35. In this embodiment, the demisting container sight glass 34 allows for continuous observation of the liquid level in the buffer tank 10, the breather valve 33 enables the liquid to smoothly enter and exit the buffer tank 10, and the inspection hole 35 facilitates maintenance of the buffer tank 10, thus improving the ease of use of the continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations.
[0030] The continuous production apparatus for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations provided by this utility model includes a filtration device 1, a buffer device 2, a concentration device 3, a first booster pump 4, a second booster pump 5, and a controller. The medicinal liquid enters the filter membrane assembly 7 through the first pipeline 8. Large molecules that cannot pass through the filter membrane assembly 7 enter the second pipeline 9 through the large molecule outlet and then flow back into the first pipeline 8, where they re-enter the filter membrane assembly 7 together with the medicinal liquid that did not enter the filter membrane assembly 7 for circulating filtration. The filtrate that can pass through the filter membrane assembly 7 flows out from the filtrate outlet of the filter membrane assembly 7 and into the third pipeline 11. The filtrate then enters the buffer tank 10 in the apparatus through the third pipeline 11 and flows out from the buffer tank 10. The filtrate enters the concentration membrane assembly 13 through the fourth pipe 12 to remove excess water, thus concentrating the filtrate to form a concentrate. Small molecule liquids flow out from the drain outlet of the concentration membrane assembly 13, enter the sixth pipe 15, and then flow through the first pneumatic valve 17 before being discharged. The concentrate flows out from the concentrate outlet, enters the fifth pipe 14, merges back into the fourth pipe 12, and flows back into the concentration membrane assembly 13 for further concentration. The buffer device 2 stores the filtrate and adjusts the speed or start / stop of the first booster pump 4 and the second booster pump 5 according to the liquid level in the buffer tank 10 to ensure continuous and stable production. The liquid level in the buffer tank 10 is monitored by a magnetostrictive level alarm 6. This invention provides a continuous production device for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations, eliminating the impact of differences in filtration and concentration speeds between different types of medicinal liquids without altering the membrane components, ensuring a stable and continuous production process.
[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A continuous production device for a traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparation, characterized in that, Includes a filtration device, a buffer device, a concentration device, a first booster pump, a second booster pump, and a controller, wherein: The filtration device includes a filter membrane assembly, a first pipeline, and a second pipeline. The filtration device is used to remove insoluble particulate matter and macromolecules from the drug solution. The filter membrane assembly includes a filter membrane inlet, a filtrate outlet, and a macromolecule outlet. The inlet of the first pipeline is connected to the drug solution, the outlet of the first pipeline is connected to the filter membrane inlet, the macromolecule outlet is connected to one end of the second pipeline, and the other end of the second pipeline is connected to the first pipeline. The buffer device includes a buffer tank, a third pipeline, and a fourth pipeline. The outlet of the filtered liquid is connected to one end of the third pipeline, the other end of the third pipeline is connected to the inlet of the buffer tank, and the outlet of the buffer tank is connected to one end of the fourth pipeline. The buffer tank is equipped with a magnetostrictive liquid level alarm. The concentration device includes a concentration membrane assembly, a fifth pipeline, and a sixth pipeline. The concentration device is used to remove excess water from the drug solution. The concentration membrane assembly includes a concentration inlet, a drain outlet, and a concentrate outlet. The other end of the fourth pipeline is connected to the concentration inlet. The drain outlet is used to discharge small molecule liquids. The concentrate outlet is connected to one end of the fifth pipeline. The other end of the fifth pipeline is connected to the fourth pipeline. The sixth pipeline is connected to the drain outlet. A first pneumatic valve is installed on the sixth pipeline. The first booster pump is installed on the first pipeline, the second booster pump is installed on the fourth pipeline, and the controller is communicatively connected to the filter device, the concentration device, the first booster pump, the second booster pump, and the magnetostrictive liquid level alarm.
2. The apparatus for continuous production of traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparation according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a seventh pipeline, which is connected to the fourth pipeline, and a second pneumatic valve is installed on the seventh pipeline.
3. The apparatus for continuous production of traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparation according to claim 1, characterized in that, A third pneumatic valve and a first pressure transmitter are installed at the inlet of the first pipeline. The other end of the second pipeline is connected and installed between the first pressure transmitter and the first booster pump. A first flow regulating valve, a first check valve and a second pressure transmitter are also installed on the first pipeline. The first flow regulating valve, the first check valve and the second pressure transmitter are located between the first booster pump and the filter membrane inlet.
4. The continuous production apparatus for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second pipeline is equipped with a second flow regulating valve and a second check valve.
5. The apparatus for continuous production of traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparation according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first manual ball valve is installed on the third pipeline.
6. The apparatus for continuous production of traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fourth pipeline is also equipped with a fourth pneumatic valve, a third check valve, a third pressure transmitter, and a second manual ball valve, with the second manual ball valve located at the outlet of the buffer tank.
7. The apparatus for continuous production of traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fifth pipeline is equipped with a fourth check valve and a third flow regulating valve.
8. The continuous production apparatus for traditional Chinese medicine liquid preparations according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the buffer tank is equipped with a breather valve, a demisting container sight glass, and an inspection hole.