A traditional Chinese medicine rhizoma polygonati sorting and processing material transfer device

By using automated rotation and pushing of a transfer trolley and sorting frame mechanism in the sorting process of Polygonatum sibiricum, the problem of mismatch between sorting speed and manual transfer speed was solved, realizing rapid transfer of Polygonatum sibiricum and improving production efficiency.

CN224466778UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07QINGYANG COUNTY HUAYAO AGRI DEV CO LTD

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGYANG COUNTY HUAYAO AGRI DEV CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the sorting process of the traditional Chinese medicine Polygonatum odoratum, the sorting speed is fast but the manual transfer speed is slow, which leads to untimely material supply in subsequent processes, affecting production efficiency and increasing the intensity of manual labor.

Method used

A material transfer device for sorting and processing Chinese herbal medicine Polygonatum is adopted, including a transfer trolley that moves on a track and is equipped with a sorting frame mechanism on the top. The sorting frame is automatically rotated and pushed by a rotating support structure and an electric push rod, so as to collect the sorted Polygonatum in time and send it to the next process section.

Benefits of technology

It automates the sorting process and enables rapid transfer, reducing manual labor, improving the smoothness and efficiency of the production line, and reducing the intensity of manual labor.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a traditional chinese medicine rhizoma polygonati sorting processing material transfer device, including the transfer trolley walking on the track, the top assembly connection of transfer trolley has the sorting frame mechanism, the sorting frame mechanism includes the rotary support structure, a plurality of slide rail structures are fixedly installed to the rotary support structure and set up to different directions, and the sorting frame is rolled and slides on the slide rail structure, the sorting frame is rolled on the slide rail structure through the push structure respectively. The above -mentioned structure realizes the automatic sorting transfer material in the process of sorting processing rhizoma polygonati, and this mode not only improves the transfer efficiency greatly, and reduces the manpower labor workload greatly simultaneously.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sorting technology of traditional Chinese medicine Polygonatum odoratum, and in particular relates to a material transfer device for sorting and processing traditional Chinese medicine Polygonatum odoratum. Background Technology

[0002] Polygonatum rhizome, a type of medicinal plant, is a tuber used in traditional Chinese medicine. Before being processed into medicine, it requires processing to remove impurities. In the production process, harvested Polygonatum rhizome is often sorted according to its appearance, resulting in different grades of medicinal material. For example, Polygonatum rhizome with large size, no insect holes, and no damage is considered superior. Correspondingly, based on appearance, it can be divided into several grades.

[0003] During the sorting process, operators separate the paired Polygonatum sibiricum according to their quality, while simultaneously cleaning off any dirt, roots, and other debris. Once sorting is complete, workshop operators push trolleys to place Polygonatum sibiricum of different quality into different frames, which are then transferred to subsequent processing sections.

[0004] However, in actual operation, during the sorting process in the workshop, because sorting is a simultaneous operation involving multiple sorting sections (i.e., multiple sorting personnel working simultaneously), the sorting speed is relatively fast. Consequently, a large amount of sorted Polygonatum on the sorting table cannot be quickly loaded into frames and transported away. This is because manual transport is slow and often uninterrupted. This, in turn, leads to untimely material supply to subsequent sections.

[0005] Therefore, using an intelligent and automated sorting and transfer device to quickly collect and sort materials from multiple sorting workstations in the workshop and rapidly transfer them to subsequent work sections is crucial for improving production efficiency and reducing the labor intensity of manual operations. Utility Model Content

[0006] Based on the above background, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a material transfer device for sorting and processing Chinese herbal medicine Polygonatum odoratum.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A material transfer device for sorting and processing Chinese herbal medicine Polygonatum sibiricum includes a transfer trolley that travels on a track, and a sorting frame mechanism is assembled and connected to the top of the transfer trolley.

[0009] The sorting frame mechanism includes a rotating support structure, on which a plurality of slide rail structures oriented in different directions are fixedly installed, and sorting frames roll along the slide rail structures.

[0010] The sorting boxes roll on the slide rail structure by pushing the structure.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating support structure includes a support base for fixing and mounting the slide rail structure;

[0012] A ring-shaped turntable is fixedly installed at the bottom of the support base; the ring-shaped turntable and the support base are fixedly connected by a number of connecting screws.

[0013] The annular turntable is rotatably connected to the transfer trolley.

[0014] Preferably, the annular turntable rotates via a plurality of clamping wheel structures;

[0015] The clamping wheel structure includes a clamping wheel bracket fixedly installed on the transfer trolley, and an upper clamping wheel and a lower clamping wheel installed on the clamping wheel bracket, which clamp the top and bottom positions of the annular turntable.

[0016] Preferably, the top and bottom of the annular turntable are respectively provided with annular clamping wheel grooves, and the upper clamping wheel and the lower clamping wheel are limited to rolling within the annular clamping wheel grooves.

[0017] Preferably, the cross-sectional shape of the support base is rectangular;

[0018] The support base has four side walls in different directions, and each side wall is fixedly connected to a slide rail structure.

[0019] Preferably, the slide rail structure includes a pair of spaced slide rails, and the slide rails are provided with slide rail grooves;

[0020] The bottom of the sorting frame is equipped with a pair of bottom rollers that slide in the slide rail groove on both sides.

[0021] Preferably, the pushing structure includes an electric push rod, and a support is fixedly connected to the bottom center of the sorting frame, with the pushing end of the electric push rod fixedly mounted on the support;

[0022] A push rod bracket is fixedly installed on the top of the bracket base, and an electric push rod is fixedly installed on the push rod bracket.

[0023] Preferably, the transfer trolley includes a frame;

[0024] The bottom sides of the vehicle frame are respectively equipped with an active rail wheel structure and a driven rail wheel structure.

[0025] Preferably, the active rail wheel structure includes a pair of active rail wheels mounted on both sides of the frame, and also includes a motor for driving the active rail wheels;

[0026] The driven rail wheel structure includes a rail wheel shaft, and driven rail wheels are fixedly installed at both ends of the rail wheel shaft.

[0027] Preferably, a pair of driven bearing brackets for rotatably connecting rail wheel axles are fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the vehicle frame;

[0028] A pair of active bearing brackets are fixedly connected to the other side of the bottom of the frame;

[0029] The axle of the drive wheel is rotatably connected to the drive bearing bracket.

[0030] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0031] 1. During the sorting process, when the transfer trolley arrives at the location of sorting station number one, the operator at the sorting station loads one type of Polygonatum into one of the sorting frames. Then, the operator uses the rotating bracket structure to rotate and adjust the other sorting frame to load another type of Polygonatum. This process continues until all Polygonatum is completely sorted.

[0032] The entire device then moves to the next sorting station, repeating this process until the last sorting station's Huangjing (Polygonatum sibiricum) is sorted and loaded into frames, at which point the operator continues to unload the material at the end of the track.

[0033] Therefore, in actual operation, the end of the track should be placed close to the next work section, such as the cleaning section.

[0034] 2. An intelligent sorting and framing device is used to classify and frame Polygonatum sibiricum sorted at multiple sorting stations in the workshop. The process relies entirely on the movement of a trolley on the track. This not only allows for the timely collection of Polygonatum sibiricum sorted on different sorting stations and its rapid delivery to the next stage, ensuring the smooth operation of the entire production line, but also greatly reduces the workload of manual operation and improves work efficiency.

[0035] 3. The clamping wheel structure includes a clamping wheel bracket fixedly mounted on the transfer trolley, with upper and lower clamping wheels installed on the bracket to clamp the top and bottom of the annular turntable. During the sorting and loading process, the rotating structure is rolled using the clamping wheels to ensure smooth rotation. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer trolley moving on the track at different sorting stations in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping wheel structure in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0040] Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the transfer device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0042] Figure 6 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 4 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the detachable support for the electric push rod in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0044] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0045] 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.

[0046] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0047] Furthermore, in this utility model, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0048] Example 1

[0049] like Figure 1-7 As shown, a material transfer device for sorting and processing Polygonatum sibiricum, a traditional Chinese medicine, includes a transfer trolley that travels on a track 1. Specifically, the track 1 (ground track) is installed on the workshop floor in the existing manner and is adjacent to the sorting table (the sorting table is set along the length of the track 1). The transfer trolley moves back and forth on the track 1 to separate and pack the Polygonatum sibiricum of different grades sorted by the operators on the sorting table into frames.

[0050] Specifically, a sorting frame mechanism 2 is mounted on the top of the transfer trolley. The sorting frame mechanism 2 includes a rotating support structure, on which four slide rail structures facing different directions are fixedly installed. Sorting frames roll along the slide rail structures. During operation, different grades of Polygonatum are sorted into different sorting frames. The sorting frames roll along the slide rail structures via a pushing mechanism.

[0051] This structure enables the sorting process where, when the transfer trolley arrives at the first sorting station, the operator at the station loads one type of sorted Polygonatum into one of the sorting frames. Then, the rotating support structure is used to rotate and adjust the other sorting frame to load a different type of Polygonatum. This process continues until all Polygonatum are completely sorted.

[0052] The entire device then moves to the next sorting station, repeating this process until the Polygonatum sibiricum at the last sorting station is sorted and loaded into frames. The operator then continues to unload the material at the end of track 1.

[0053] Therefore, in actual operation, the end of track 1 should be placed close to the next work section, such as the cleaning section.

[0054] The above structure enables the intelligent sorting and framing device to classify and frame the Polygonatum sibiricum sorted at multiple sorting stations in the workshop. This process relies entirely on the movement of a trolley on track 1. This not only allows for the timely collection of Polygonatum sibiricum sorted on different sorting stations and its rapid delivery to the next stage, ensuring the smooth operation of the entire production line, but also greatly reduces the workload of manual operation and improves work efficiency.

[0055] Example 2

[0056] like Figure 1-7 As shown, based on the structure of Embodiment 1, the rotating support structure includes a support base 22 for fixing the slide rail structure; an annular turntable 23 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the support base 22; the annular turntable 23 and the support base 22 are fixedly connected by a number of connecting screws 221.

[0057] The structure is fixed to the annular turntable 23 by the aforementioned support bracket 22 and rotates synchronously with the annular turntable 23.

[0058] Meanwhile, the annular turntable 23 is rotatably connected to the transfer trolley. Since the sorting boxes are loaded with Polygonatum sibiricum, in order to ensure the stability of rotation during the switching of different sorting boxes 24, the annular turntable 23 rotates through a structure of several circumferentially distributed clamping wheels.

[0059] Specifically, the clamping wheel structure includes a clamping wheel bracket 28 fixedly installed on the transfer trolley, and an upper clamping wheel 281 and a lower clamping wheel 282 clamped at the top and bottom of the annular turntable 23.

[0060] Meanwhile, in order to prevent the upper clamping wheel 281 and the lower clamping wheel 282 from disengaging from the annular turntable 23, annular clamping wheel grooves are respectively provided at the top and bottom of the annular turntable 23, and the upper clamping wheel 281 and the lower clamping wheel 282 are limited to rolling within the annular clamping wheel grooves.

[0061] During operation, when rotating and adjusting different sorting frames 24, the operator rotates the operation (such as pushing the slide rail below with their hand). At this time, the annular turntable 23 carries the fixedly installed slide rail structure and the sorting frame 24 with the upper limit of the slide rail structure to rotate to the next sorting frame 24 facing the operator to achieve sorting of another type of yellow premium packaging frame.

[0062] The cross-sectional shape of the aforementioned support base 22 is rectangular; the support base 22 has four side walls in different directions (i.e., front, back, left, and right side walls), and each side wall is fixedly connected to a slide rail structure.

[0063] Specifically, the slide rail structure includes a pair of slide rails 26 spaced apart, with slide rail 26 grooves; and a pair of bottom rollers 241 that roll within the slide rail 26 grooves are installed on both sides of the bottom of the sorting frame 24.

[0064] The purpose of this operating method is to: when the entire device is moved to face the sorting station (sorting operation table), push the sorting frame 24 close to the sorting station to facilitate the operator's loading. After loading, the sorting frame 24 is automatically pushed back to its original position by the pushing mechanism, and then the next sorting frame 24 is rotated and switched in the same manner. This method increases the convenience of feeding Polygonatum sibiricum during the feeding process.

[0065] The aforementioned pushing structure includes an electric push rod 25 (wherein the electric push rod 25 is a conventional electric telescopic rod disclosed in the prior art), a support A is fixedly connected to the bottom center position of the sorting frame 24, and the pushing end of the electric push rod 25 is fixedly installed on the support A; a push rod support seat 251 is fixedly installed on the top of the support seat 22, and the electric push rod 25 is fixedly installed on the push rod support seat 251.

[0066] During operation, the bottom of the sorting frame 24 rolls on the slide rail 26 via the bottom roller 241, so the rolling resistance during movement is not very high. The electric push rod 25 is fully capable of pushing the sorting frame 24.

[0067] In actual operation, each sorting box 24 can carry 20-30 kg of material, at which point the electric push rod 25 can push it.

[0068] Furthermore, since the entire device moves automatically on track 1, it can be transferred between tracks 1 multiple times during actual operation.

[0069] When the entire device reaches the end of track 1, the operator unloads the material from the sorting frame 24. Therefore, to facilitate unloading the entire frame during actual operation, the pushing end of the electric push rod 25 (the push rod of the electric push rod 25) is detachably connected to the support A at the bottom of the sorting frame 24. For example, the pushing end of the electric push rod 25 is fixed to the support A by a pin (the method is as follows: according to the existing pin fixing method, a pin opening is made on the support A, the pushing end of the electric push rod 25 extends into the pin opening, and a pin B is slidably connected to the pin opening, with the pushing end of the driven push rod passing through). When the pin B is pulled out, the electric push rod 25 separates from the sorting frame 24. The operator then lifts the sorting frame 24 to unload the material.

[0070] Example 3

[0071] like Figure 1-7 As shown, this embodiment is based on the structure of embodiment 2 and is the same as the existing walking trolley structure. The above-mentioned transfer trolley includes a frame 27 (the bottom of the clamping wheel bracket 28 is fixed to the top of the frame 27 by bolts).

[0072] Meanwhile, the bottom front and rear sides of the frame 27 are respectively equipped with an active rail wheel structure and a driven rail wheel structure.

[0073] Similar to the existing walking trolley drive structure, the above-mentioned active rail wheel structure includes a pair of active rail wheels 291 mounted on both sides of the frame 27, and also includes a motor 29 for driving the active rail wheels (the motor is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the frame 27); the driven rail wheel structure includes a rail wheel shaft, and driven rail wheels 21 are fixedly mounted on both ends of the rail wheel shaft.

[0074] Meanwhile, a pair of driven bearing brackets for rotatably connecting the wheel axle are fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the frame 27; a pair of active bearing brackets are fixedly connected to the other side of the bottom of the frame 27; the wheel axle of the active wheel 291 (the output shaft of the motor is fixedly mounted on the wheel axle in the same way as in the existing method) is rotatably connected to the active bearing bracket.

[0075] The above structure is the same as the existing trolley structure that moves on track 1, enabling the entire device to roll and move autonomously on track 1. At the same time, because motor 29 is a forward and reverse motor, it can move back and forth on track 1.

[0076] Of course, the above description is not intended to limit the present utility model, and the present utility model is not limited to the examples given above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A material transfer device for sorting and processing traditional Chinese medicine Polygonatum sibiricum, characterized in that, Includes a transfer trolley that travels on a track, and a sorting frame mechanism is mounted and connected to the top of the transfer trolley; The sorting frame mechanism includes a rotating support structure, on which a plurality of slide rail structures oriented in different directions are fixedly installed, and sorting frames roll along the slide rail structures. The sorting boxes roll on the slide rail structure by pushing the structure.

2. The material transfer device for sorting and processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating support structure includes a support base for fixing and mounting a slide rail structure; A ring-shaped turntable is fixedly installed at the bottom of the support base; the ring-shaped turntable and the support base are fixedly connected by a number of connecting screws. The annular turntable is rotatably connected to the transfer trolley.

3. The material transfer device for sorting and processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 2, characterized in that, The annular turntable rotates via a series of clamping wheel structures; The clamping wheel structure includes a clamping wheel bracket fixedly installed on the transfer trolley, and an upper clamping wheel and a lower clamping wheel installed on the clamping wheel bracket, which clamp the top and bottom positions of the annular turntable.

4. The material transfer device for sorting and processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top and bottom of the annular turntable are respectively provided with annular clamping wheel grooves, and the upper clamping wheel and the lower clamping wheel are limited to rolling within the annular clamping wheel grooves.

5. The material transfer device for sorting and processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cross-sectional shape of the support base is rectangular; The support base has four side walls in different directions, and each side wall is fixedly connected to a slide rail structure.

6. The material transfer device for sorting and processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 5, characterized in that, The slide rail structure includes a pair of spaced slide rails, and slide rail grooves are formed on the slide rails; The bottom of the sorting frame is equipped with a pair of bottom rollers that slide in the slide rail groove on both sides.

7. The material transfer device for sorting and processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pushing structure includes an electric push rod, and a support is fixedly connected to the bottom center of the sorting frame, with the pushing end of the electric push rod fixedly installed on the support; A push rod bracket is fixedly installed on the top of the bracket base, and an electric push rod is fixedly installed on the push rod bracket.

8. The material transfer device for sorting and processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer trolley includes a frame; The bottom sides of the vehicle frame are respectively equipped with an active rail wheel structure and a driven rail wheel structure.

9. The material transfer device for sorting and processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 8, characterized in that, The active rail wheel structure includes a pair of active rail wheels mounted on both sides of the frame, and also includes a motor for driving the active rail wheels; The driven rail wheel structure includes a rail wheel shaft, and driven rail wheels are fixedly installed at both ends of the rail wheel shaft.

10. The material transfer device for sorting and processing Polygonatum sibiricum according to claim 9, characterized in that, A pair of driven bearing brackets for rotating connecting rail wheel axles are fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the frame. A pair of active bearing brackets are fixedly connected to the other side of the bottom of the frame; The axle of the drive wheel is rotatably connected to the drive bearing bracket.