A drying device for finished medicinal herbs cultivation

The Chinese herbal medicine drying device driven by a rotating cylinder and a threaded rod solves the problem of frequent movement of the drying device during the rainy season, realizes automatic storage and position angle change, and improves the practicality and drying efficiency of the device.

CN224455266UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03NUJIANG TIANLING BIOTECHNOLOGY DEV CO LTD

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NUJIANG TIANLING BIOTECHNOLOGY DEV CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-22
Publication Date
2026-07-03

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a finished product drying device for Chinese medicinal materials, relating to the field of Chinese medicinal material technology. It includes a base with a rotating cylinder rotatably connected to the top. A driving structure is provided at the bottom of the base. A column is rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating cylinder. Multiple storage slots are formed on the outer side of the column, and a circular elongated groove is formed on the inner side of each storage slot. The device is threadedly connected to an inner threaded cylinder via a threaded rod. The inner threaded cylinder drives the drying frame to move into the storage slot, thus allowing the drying frame to be retracted into the storage slot. When the drying frame is completely retracted into the storage slot, a sealing gasket installed on an arc-shaped plate contacts the column, thereby sealing the storage slot and preventing rainwater from entering and wetting the Chinese medicinal materials. This structural design facilitates operation, eliminating the need to move the Chinese medicinal materials or the device, thus improving the device's practicality.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine technology, specifically a drying device for the cultivation of traditional Chinese medicinal materials. Background Technology

[0002] Drying is one of the important steps in the processing of Chinese medicinal herbs during cultivation.

[0003] In the prior art, a Chinese medicinal herb drying device with authorization announcement number CN219045864U includes a base, a support column fixedly installed on the top of the base, multiple drying trays on both sides of the support column, and a connecting mechanism between the drying trays and the support column. The connecting mechanism includes an annular groove, a rotating sleeve, and a support rod. The annular groove is formed on the support column, the rotating sleeve is rotatably installed on the annular groove, and the support rod is fixedly installed on the rotating sleeve. Two rotating seats are rotatably installed on the support rod, and the rotating seats are fixedly installed on the drying trays. Multiple fixing grooves are formed in an annular pattern with equal spacing on the inner wall of the annular groove.

[0004] In the existing technology, the drying device for Chinese medicinal materials is usually placed outdoors. The drying process is greatly affected by natural weather. For example, during the rainy season, people need to collect the Chinese medicinal materials in time or move the drying device indoors. This process is quite cumbersome, increases the labor force, and reduces the practicality of the device. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drying device for the finished products of Chinese medicinal herbs, so as to solve the problems raised in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a finished product drying device for Chinese medicinal herb cultivation, comprising a base, a rotating cylinder rotatably connected to the top of the base, a driving structure at the bottom of the base, a column rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating cylinder, multiple storage slots on the outer side of the column, a circular elongated groove formed on the inner side of the storage slot, an internally threaded cylinder slidably disposed inside the circular elongated groove, a drying structure on the outer side of the internally threaded cylinder, a threaded rod threadedly connected inside the internally threaded cylinder, one end of the threaded rod passing through the inner side of the circular elongated groove and rotatably connected to the column, a transmission structure between the multiple threaded rods and the rotating cylinder, and an operating structure on the outer side of the bottom end of the column.

[0007] Preferably, the drive structure includes a motor, the bottom of the base has a mounting groove, the motor is disposed inside the mounting groove and fixedly connected to the base, the output end of the motor passes through the top of the mounting groove and is rotatably connected to the base, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the rotating cylinder.

[0008] Preferably, the drying structure includes a drying frame, which is disposed inside the storage slot and slidably connected to the column. The drying frame is fixedly connected to the outside of the internal threaded cylinder. An arc-shaped plate is fixedly connected to one end of the drying frame. A sealing gasket is installed on one side of the arc-shaped plate. The sealing gasket is in contact with the column. The sealing gasket can seal the storage slot.

[0009] Preferably, the transmission structure includes an annular plate, which is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom end of the column and rotatably connected to the inside of the rotating cylinder. The bottom of the annular plate is provided with multiple transmission gears, and an internal gear ring is meshed between the multiple transmission gears. The internal gear ring is fixedly connected to the inside of the rotating cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, the transmission structure further includes multiple rotating shafts and multiple dustproof boxes. The multiple rotating shafts are respectively fixedly connected to the tops of multiple transmission gears. The top ends of the multiple rotating shafts pass through an annular plate and are rotatably connected to the annular plate. The multiple dustproof boxes are respectively fixedly connected to the outside of the column. The top ends of the multiple rotating shafts pass through the bottom of the multiple dustproof boxes and extend into the interior of the multiple dustproof boxes. The multiple rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the multiple dustproof boxes. One end of the multiple threaded rods is respectively disposed inside the multiple dustproof boxes. The top ends of the multiple rotating shafts are respectively fixedly connected to bevel gears II. The outer sides of the multiple bevel gears II are meshed with bevel gears I. The multiple bevel gears I are respectively fixedly connected to one end of the multiple threaded rods. The dustproof boxes can protect the bevel gear transmission components and prevent dust from falling in.

[0011] Preferably, the operating structure includes a worm gear, which is disposed inside the rotating cylinder and fixedly connected to the outside of the column. A worm is meshed with the outside of the worm gear, and both ends of the worm pass through the inside of the rotating cylinder and are rotatably connected to the rotating cylinder. A throttle handle is installed at one end of the worm.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. This application uses a threaded rod connected to an internal threaded cylinder. The internal threaded cylinder will drive the drying frame to move into the storage trough, so that the drying frame can be retracted into the storage trough. After the drying frame is completely retracted into the storage trough, the sealing gasket installed on the arc plate will contact the column, thereby sealing the storage trough and preventing rainwater from entering the storage trough and wetting the Chinese medicinal materials. This structural design is convenient for personnel to operate, without the need to move the Chinese medicinal materials or the device, thus improving the practicality of the device.

[0014] 2. This application uses the output end of a motor to drive a rotating cylinder to rotate, which in turn drives the upright column to rotate. This allows multiple unfolded drying frames to move in a circular motion along with the rotating upright column, thereby enabling the Chinese medicinal herbs to continuously change their position and angle during the drying process and better receive sunlight. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a finished product drying device for planting Chinese medicinal materials according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the base and rotating cylinder of a finished product drying device for Chinese medicinal herb cultivation according to this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a sectional view of the top of the column of a finished product drying device for planting Chinese medicinal materials according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the storage trough structure of a finished product drying device for planting Chinese medicinal materials according to this utility model.

[0019] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Rotating cylinder; 3. Column; 300. Storage slot; 301. Circular long slot; 4. Motor; 5. Drying frame; 6. Curved plate; 7. Internally threaded cylinder; 8. Threaded rod; 9. Bevel gear one; 10. Bevel gear two; 11. Dustproof box; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Annular plate; 14. Transmission gear; 15. Internal gear ring; 16. Worm gear; 17. Worm. 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. 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.

[0021] Example: Figure 1 - Figure 4As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution for a drying device for Chinese medicinal herbs, including a base 1, a rotating cylinder 2 rotatably connected to the top of the base 1, a driving structure at the bottom of the base 1, a column 3 rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating cylinder 2, multiple storage slots 300 on the outside of the column 3, a circular elongated groove 301 formed on the inside of the storage slots 300, an internally threaded cylinder 7 slidably disposed inside the circular elongated groove 301, a drying structure on the outside of the internally threaded cylinder 7, and a threaded rod 8 threadedly connected inside the internally threaded cylinder 7. One end of the threaded rod 8 passes through the inside of the circular elongated groove 301 and is rotatably connected to the column 3. A transmission structure is provided between the multiple threaded rods 8 and the rotating cylinder 2. The transmission structure includes an annular plate 13, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the bottom of the column 3 and rotatably connected to the inside of the rotating cylinder 2. Multiple transmission gears 14 are provided at the bottom of the annular plate 13, and internal gear rings 15 are meshed between the multiple transmission gears 14. The internal gear rings 15 are fixedly connected to the inside of the rotating cylinder 2. The transmission structure also includes multiple rotating shafts 12 and multiple anti-rotation shafts 13. Dust box 11, multiple rotating shafts 12 are respectively fixedly connected to the top of multiple transmission gears 14, the top ends of multiple rotating shafts 12 all pass through annular plate 13 and are rotatably connected to annular plate 13, multiple dust boxes 11 are fixedly connected to the outside of column 3, the top ends of multiple rotating shafts 12 pass through the bottom of multiple dust boxes 11 and extend into the interior of multiple dust boxes 11, multiple rotating shafts 12 are rotatably connected to multiple dust boxes 11, one end of multiple threaded rods 8 is respectively set inside multiple dust boxes 11, and the top of multiple rotating shafts 12... Each end is fixedly connected to a bevel gear 10, and the outer sides of the multiple bevel gears 10 are meshed with bevel gears 9. The multiple bevel gears 9 are fixedly connected to one end of multiple threaded rods 8. An operating structure is provided on the outer side of the bottom end of the column 3. The operating structure includes a worm gear 16, which is located inside the rotating cylinder 2 and is fixedly connected to the outer side of the column 3. A worm 17 is meshed on the outer side of the worm gear 16. Both ends of the worm 17 pass through the inner side of the rotating cylinder 2 and are rotatably connected to the rotating cylinder 2. A handle is installed on one end of the worm 17.

[0022] The drying structure includes a drying frame 5, which is located inside the storage trough 300 and slidably connected to the column 3. The drying frame 5 is fixedly connected to the outside of the internal threaded cylinder 7. An arc-shaped plate 6 is fixedly connected to one end of the drying frame 5. A sealing gasket is installed on one side of the arc-shaped plate 6, and the sealing gasket is in contact with the column 3.

[0023] Specifically, the operator first turns the throttle, which drives the worm 17 to rotate. The worm 17 meshes with the worm wheel 16, which in turn drives the column 3 to rotate inside the rotating cylinder 2. The annular plate 13 on the column 3 also rotates inside the rotating cylinder 2 as the column 3 rotates. When the annular plate 13 rotates, it drives multiple rotating shafts 12 to perform circular motion. The transmission gear 14 at the bottom of the rotating shaft 12 meshes with the internal gear ring 15, thus achieving the rotation of the rotating shaft 12. The rotating shaft 12 drives the second bevel gear 10 to rotate inside the dustproof box 11. The second bevel gear 10 and the first bevel gear... 9. The bevel gear 9 drives the threaded rod 8 to rotate inside the circular groove 301. The threaded rod 8 is threadedly connected to the inner threaded cylinder 7. The inner threaded cylinder 7 drives the drying frame 5 to move into the storage groove 300, so that the drying frame 5 can be retracted into the storage groove 300. After the drying frame 5 is completely retracted into the storage groove 300, the sealing gasket installed on the arc plate 6 will contact the column 3, thereby sealing the storage groove 300 and preventing rainwater from entering the storage groove 300 and wetting the Chinese medicinal materials. This structural design is convenient for personnel to operate, without the need to move the Chinese medicinal materials or the device, thus improving the practicality of the device.

[0024] Example: Figure 2 As shown, the drive structure includes a motor 4. The bottom of the base 1 has an installation groove. The motor 4 is set inside the installation groove and is fixedly connected to the base 1. The output end of the motor 4 passes through the top of the installation groove and is rotatably connected to the base 1. The output end of the motor 4 is fixedly connected to the rotating cylinder 2.

[0025] Specifically, start motor 4. The model of motor 4 is not specifically limited, but depends on the compatible equipment. The output end of motor 4 drives the rotating cylinder 2 to rotate. The rotating cylinder 2 drives the column 3 to rotate, so that the multiple unfolded drying frames 5 can move in a circle with the rotation of the column 3. This allows the Chinese medicinal materials to continuously change their position and angle during the drying process, so as to better receive sunlight.

[0026] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A device for drying finished medicinal herbs during cultivation, characterized in that: Includes a base (1), a rotating cylinder (2) is rotatably connected to the top of the base (1), a driving structure is provided at the bottom of the base (1), a column (3) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating cylinder (2), a plurality of storage slots (300) are provided on the outside of the column (3), a circular long groove (301) is formed on the inside of the storage slot (300), an internal threaded cylinder (7) is slidably arranged inside the circular long groove (301), a drying structure is provided on the outside of the internal threaded cylinder (7), a threaded rod (8) is threadedly connected inside the internal threaded cylinder (7), one end of the threaded rod (8) passes through the inside of the circular long groove (301) and is rotatably connected to the column (3), a transmission structure is provided between the plurality of threaded rods (8) and the rotating cylinder (2), and an operating structure is provided on the outside of the bottom of the column (3).

2. The finished product drying device for planting Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive structure includes a motor (4), the bottom of the base (1) is provided with an installation groove, the motor (4) is set inside the installation groove and fixedly connected to the base (1), the output end of the motor (4) passes through the top of the installation groove and is rotatably connected to the base (1), and the output end of the motor (4) is fixedly connected to the rotating cylinder (2).

3. The finished product drying device for planting Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying structure includes a drying frame (5), which is located inside the storage groove (300) and slidably connected to the column (3). The drying frame (5) is fixedly connected to the outside of the internal threaded cylinder (7). An arc plate (6) is fixedly connected to one end of the drying frame (5). A sealing gasket is installed on one side of the arc plate (6), and the sealing gasket is in contact with the column (3).

4. The finished product drying device for planting Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission structure includes an annular plate (13), which is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom end of the column (3). The annular plate (13) is rotatably connected to the inside of the rotating cylinder (2). Multiple transmission gears (14) are provided at the bottom of the annular plate (13). An internal gear ring (15) meshes between the multiple transmission gears (14). The internal gear ring (15) is fixedly connected to the inside of the rotating cylinder (2).

5. The finished product drying device for planting Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission structure also includes multiple rotating shafts (12) and multiple dust boxes (11). The multiple rotating shafts (12) are fixedly connected to the top of multiple transmission gears (14). The top ends of the multiple rotating shafts (12) pass through the annular plate (13) and are rotatably connected to the annular plate (13). The multiple dust boxes (11) are fixedly connected to the outside of the column (3). The top ends of the multiple rotating shafts (12) pass through the bottom of the multiple dust boxes (11) and extend into the interior of the multiple dust boxes (11). The multiple rotating shafts (12) are rotatably connected to the multiple dust boxes (11). One end of the multiple threaded rods (8) is respectively located inside the multiple dust boxes (11). The top ends of the multiple rotating shafts (12) are fixedly connected to bevel gears (2) (10). The outer sides of the multiple bevel gears (2) (10) are meshed with bevel gears (1) (9). The multiple bevel gears (1) (9) are fixedly connected to one end of the multiple threaded rods (8).

6. The finished product drying device for planting Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating structure includes a worm gear (16), which is located inside the rotating cylinder (2). The worm gear (16) is fixedly connected to the outside of the column (3). A worm (17) is meshed with the outside of the worm gear (16). Both ends of the worm (17) pass through the inside of the rotating cylinder (2) and are rotatably connected to the rotating cylinder (2). A throttle is installed at one end of the worm (17).