A drying device with adjustable light angle for processing traditional Chinese medicinal materials

By adjusting the angle of light and designing a convenient drying device, the problem of uneven drying of Chinese medicinal herbs has been solved, improving drying efficiency and quality.

CN224498958UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14ANHUI YUNAITANG WORMWOOD PROD CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ANHUI YUNAITANG WORMWOOD PROD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-01
Publication Date
2026-07-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing Chinese medicinal herb drying devices cannot adjust the angle of light, resulting in uneven light exposure of the herbs. Furthermore, they lack a flexible, detachable structure, which affects drying efficiency and quality.

Method used

An adjustable light-receiving drying device was designed. The tilt of the storage box is adjusted through a worm gear transmission mechanism, and it is easy to move with casters. The device uses multi-directional plug-in placement components and a recessed cover structure to achieve uniform drying and convenient handling of medicinal materials.

Benefits of technology

It ensures that medicinal materials receive uniform sunlight, improves drying efficiency and quality, adapts to different lighting conditions, and simplifies the handling and cleaning of medicinal materials.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of drying device with adjustable light angle for traditional chinese medicinal material processing, it is related to drying device technical field, for the problem that the light angle cannot be adjusted in prior art, leading to uneven light reception of medicinal materials and lack of flexible detachable structure, medicinal materials are inconvenient to take and place, present and propose the following scheme, including bottom plate, the top of the bottom plate is fixed with the support plate of symmetrical distribution, and rotationally connected with connecting plate between two support plates, the top of the connecting plate is fixed with storage box by welding. The utility model adjusts the angle of connecting plate by worm gear drive mechanism, so that the inclination of storage box can be adjusted according to the solar elevation angle, ensure that medicinal materials are evenly lighted, avoid local over-drying or damp, at the same time, the storage box uses multidirectional plug-in placement assembly, can flexibly adjust drying space according to the type and quantity of medicinal materials, improve the applicability of device, in addition, the concave structure of cover plate can also place and dry medicinal materials, increase drying area.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drying device technology, and in particular to a drying device for processing Chinese medicinal materials with adjustable light angle. Background Technology

[0002] In the processing of Chinese medicinal herbs, sun-drying is a crucial step. Traditional sun-drying methods often involve natural spreading, where the herbs are laid flat on the ground or bamboo mats, relying on sunlight and natural wind for drying. While simple, this method is highly susceptible to weather conditions and makes it difficult to control the drying angle and uniformity, easily leading to dampness or excessive sun exposure, affecting efficacy and quality. Furthermore, traditional sun-drying equipment is often fixed, unable to adjust the drying surface according to sunlight angle, resulting in low efficiency, especially during rainy weather when ensuring proper drying.

[0003] In practical use, existing drying devices have the following shortcomings:

[0004] First, fixed drying racks cannot adjust the angle of light, resulting in uneven light exposure for medicinal herbs. Some areas may become over-dry due to direct sunlight, while other areas may not dry completely due to insufficient light.

[0005] Secondly, traditional drying devices lack flexible, detachable structures, making it inconvenient to handle medicinal materials and difficult to adapt to the drying needs of different types of medicinal materials. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a drying device with adjustable light angle for processing Chinese medicinal materials, which overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and effectively solves the problems of uneven light exposure of medicinal materials due to the inability to adjust the light angle and the lack of flexible detachable structure, making it inconvenient to pick up and put down medicinal materials.

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

[0008] A drying device for processing Chinese medicinal herbs with adjustable light-receiving angle includes a base plate. The top of the base plate is welded and fixed with symmetrically distributed support plates, and a connecting plate is rotatably connected between the two support plates. The top of the connecting plate is welded and fixed with a storage box, and a cover plate is hinged to one side of the top of the storage box. A first placement component, a second placement component, and a third placement component are respectively inserted into the outer walls of both ends and the outer wall of the other side of the storage box. The first placement component, the second placement component, and the third placement component all include a fixed frame and a drying net welded and fixed to the inner walls of the fixed frame.

[0009] Move the device to a well-lit location using the casters. Then, rotate the worm gear to drive the connecting plate to rotate, tilting the storage box to the optimal lighting angle. After opening the cover, sequentially remove the first, second, and third placement components from the storage box. Place the medicinal materials in layers on the drying net of the fixed frame. During the drying process, adjust the angle of the storage box according to changes in light to ensure even drying of the medicinal materials. At night, place the medicinal materials on the drying net into the storage box, close the cover, and secure it with the inserts. After drying, simply remove the fixed frame to easily pour the medicinal materials into the storage box. The entire device has a stable structure, is easy to operate, and effectively improves the drying efficiency and quality of Chinese medicinal materials.

[0010] Preferably, casters are installed and fixed at all four corners of the bottom of the base plate.

[0011] Preferably, rotating rods are welded and fixed to both outer walls of the connecting plate, and the two rotating rods are rotatably connected to the two support plates respectively.

[0012] Preferably, one of the rotating rods has a worm gear sleeved and fixed to its rod wall, and a meshing worm is provided below the worm gear. Both ends of the worm's rod wall are rotatably connected to a fixing block welded and fixed to one side of the support plate, and one end of the worm is connected to a rotating wheel handle.

[0013] Preferably, the cover plate and the outer wall of the storage box away from the hinge are both welded and fixed with U-shaped blocks, and both U-shaped blocks are inserted with inserts. The bottom of the cover plate has a recessed structure.

[0014] Preferably, the outer walls at both ends and the outer wall on the other side of the storage box are provided with strip-shaped openings that interlock with the fixing frame, and the outer walls on both sides of the fixing frame that are in contact with the storage box are welded and fixed with sliding strips, and the inner walls around the storage box are provided with sliding grooves that interlock with the sliding strips.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. The angle of the connecting plate is adjusted by the worm gear transmission mechanism, so that the tilt of the storage box can be adjusted according to the sun's altitude angle to ensure that the medicinal materials are evenly exposed to sunlight and avoid localized excessive drying or dampness. At the same time, the storage box adopts a multi-directional plug-in placement component, which can flexibly adjust the drying space according to the type and quantity of medicinal materials, improving the applicability of the device. In addition, the recessed structure of the cover plate can also be used to place medicinal materials for drying, increasing the drying area.

[0017] 2. By installing casters at the bottom of the device, it is easy to move to the best lighting position, thereby improving drying efficiency. The sliding strip and groove design of the storage box makes it easier to disassemble and assemble the placement components, facilitating the handling and cleaning of medicinal materials. The overall structure is simple and reliable, which can not only meet the drying needs of different medicinal materials, but also adapt to changing environmental conditions, significantly improving the drying quality and processing efficiency of Chinese medicinal materials. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a drying device for processing Chinese medicinal materials with adjustable light-receiving angle proposed in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall bottom structure of a drying device for processing Chinese medicinal materials with an adjustable light-collecting angle, as proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of a drying device for processing Chinese medicinal materials with adjustable light-receiving angle, as proposed in this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Support plate; 3. Connecting plate; 4. Rotating rod; 5. Worm gear; 6. Worm; 7. Storage box; 8. Cover plate; 9. U-shaped block; 10. Insert block; 11. First placement component; 12. Second placement component; 13. Third placement component; 14. Fixing frame; 15. Drying net. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0023] Example:

[0024] Reference Figure 1-3 A drying device for processing Chinese medicinal materials with adjustable light-receiving angle includes a base plate 1, a symmetrically distributed support plate 2 welded and fixed to the top of the base plate 1, a connecting plate 3 rotatably connected between the two support plates 2, a storage box 7 welded and fixed to the top of the connecting plate 3, a cover plate 8 hinged to one side of the top of the storage box 7, and a first placement component 11, a second placement component 12 and a third placement component 13 respectively inserted into the outer walls of both ends and the outer wall of the other side of the storage box 7. The first placement component 11, the second placement component 12 and the third placement component 13 each include a fixed frame 14 and a drying net 15 welded and fixed to the inner walls of the fixed frame 14.

[0025] Universal wheels are installed and fixed at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate 1. Rotating rods 4 are welded and fixed on both outer walls of the connecting plate 3. The two rotating rods 4 are rotatably connected to the two support plates 2 respectively. The top of the base plate 1 is welded and fixed with symmetrically distributed support plates 2. The support plates 2 are rotatably connected to the connecting plate 3 through the rotating rods 4, ensuring that the angle of the storage box 7 is adjustable. Universal wheels are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate 1 for easy overall movement. A worm gear 5 is sleeved and fixed on the rod wall of one of the rotating rods 4. A worm 6 is set below the worm gear 5 and meshes with each other. Fixed blocks welded and fixed to one side of the support plate 2 are rotatably connected to both ends of the rod wall of the worm 6. A rotating handle is connected to one end of the worm 6. The worm gear 5 is fixed to one end of the rotating rod 4. The worm 6 meshes with the worm gear 5 and is driven by the rotating handle. When the worm 6 is rotated, the worm gear 5 drives the connecting plate 3 to rotate, thereby realizing the angle adjustment of the storage box 7 to adapt to different lighting conditions.

[0026] Both the cover plate 8 and the storage box 7 have U-shaped blocks 9 welded and fixed to their outer walls on the side away from the hinge. Each of the two U-shaped blocks 9 has a plug 10 inserted into it. The bottom of the cover plate 8 is recessed. The top of the storage box 7 is hinged to the cover plate 8. The bottom of the cover plate 8 is recessed, allowing medicinal materials to be laid on it for drying after it is opened. The U-shaped blocks 9 and plug 10 work together to fix the cover plate 8, ensuring airtightness. The side wall of the storage box 7 has a strip opening for inserting the fixing frame 14. The outer walls at both ends and the other side of the storage box 7 each have a strip opening that forms an insertion fit with the fixing frame 14. The two outer walls of the fixing frame 14 that are in contact with the storage box 7 are welded and fixed with sliding strips. The inner walls around the storage box 7 each have a sliding groove that forms a sliding fit with the sliding strip. The fixing frame 14 slides with the sliding groove of the storage box 7 through the sliding strip, making it easy to disassemble and clean.

[0027] Working principle:

[0028] First, move the device to a well-lit location using the casters. Then, rotate the worm gear 6 to drive the worm wheel 5 to rotate the connecting plate 3, tilting the storage box 7 to the optimal lighting angle. After opening the cover 8, sequentially remove the first placement component 11, the second placement component 12, and the third placement component 13 from the storage box 7. Place the medicinal materials in the storage box 7 in layers on the drying net 15 of the fixed frame 14. During the drying process, adjust the angle of the storage box 7 according to changes in light to ensure uniform drying of the medicinal materials. At night, place the medicinal materials on the drying net 15 into the storage box 7, close the cover 8, and secure it with the insert block 10. After drying, simply remove the fixed frame 14 to easily pour the medicinal materials into the storage box 7. The entire device has a stable structure, is easy to operate, and effectively improves the drying efficiency and quality of Chinese medicinal materials.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A drying device for processing Chinese medicinal materials with adjustable light-receiving angle, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that, The top of the base plate (1) is welded and fixed with symmetrically distributed support plates (2), and a connecting plate (3) is rotatably connected between the two support plates (2). The top of the connecting plate (3) is welded and fixed with a storage box (7), and a cover plate (8) is hinged to one side of the top of the storage box (7). The outer walls at both ends and the outer wall on the other side of the storage box (7) are respectively inserted with a first placement component (11), a second placement component (12) and a third placement component (13). The first placement component (11), the second placement component (12) and the third placement component (13) each include a fixed frame (14) and a drying net (15) welded and fixed to the inner wall around the fixed frame (14).

2. The drying device for processing Chinese medicinal materials with adjustable light-receiving angle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the base plate (1) is fixed with casters at all four corners.

3. The drying device for processing Chinese medicinal materials with adjustable light-receiving angle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Rotating rods (4) are welded and fixed on both outer walls of the connecting plate (3), and the two rotating rods (4) are rotatably connected to the two support plates (2) respectively.

4. A drying device for processing Chinese medicinal materials with adjustable light-receiving angle according to claim 3, characterized in that, One of the rotating rods (4) has a worm gear (5) sleeved and fixed on its rod wall, and a worm (6) meshing with each other is provided below the worm gear (5). Both ends of the worm (6) are rotatably connected to a fixing block welded and fixed to one side of the support plate (2), and one end of the worm (6) is connected to a rotating wheel handle.

5. A drying device for processing Chinese medicinal materials with adjustable light-receiving angle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate (8) and the storage box (7) are both welded and fixed with U-shaped blocks (9) on the outer wall away from the hinge, and both U-shaped blocks (9) are inserted with plugs (10). The bottom of the cover plate (8) is a recessed structure.

6. A drying device for processing Chinese medicinal materials with adjustable light-receiving angle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage box (7) has strip-shaped openings at both ends of the outer wall and on the other side of the outer wall, which are respectively connected to the fixed frame (14) for insertion. Sliding strips are welded and fixed on both sides of the fixed frame (14) and the storage box (7). Sliding grooves are respectively opened on the inner walls of the storage box (7) to form a sliding fit with the sliding strips.