A sand settling tank matched with a traditional Chinese medicine cleaning equipment
By designing a sedimentation tank in the Chinese herbal medicine cleaning equipment, and using baffles and barrier structures to separate mud and debris, the problem of mud clogging the sewers is solved, ensuring the normal operation of the production line and drainage efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GAOMING BRANCH OF SINOPHARM GROUP DEZHONG (FOSHAN) PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
In existing Chinese medicinal herb cleaning equipment, mud and debris can easily clog the sewers, causing production to stop and affecting the normal operation of the production line.
Design a matching sedimentation tank, using baffles to divide the tank into sedimentation and isolation zones, and use perforated sections to separate mud, sand and debris. Combined with baffles to control the water flow rate, prevent impurities from accumulating, and ensure that clean water is discharged.
It effectively prevents silt and debris from clogging the sewers, ensuring the stable operation of the production line and improving drainage efficiency and production continuity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine cleaning technology, specifically to a sedimentation tank for a settling device for cleaning traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs refer to native medicinal materials used to treat diseases under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine theory. Most of these herbs are wild or cultivated, and the roots and stems of the plants are often used in their medicinal applications. Therefore, these native herbs are often harvested with a large amount of soil and impurities attached to them. If the harvested herbs are not cleaned beforehand, using herbs containing dust and impurities directly to decoct medicine will affect the efficacy of the medicine and pose safety risks to the human body.
[0003] In existing processes, after the medicinal herbs are washed in the cleaning equipment, the mud, sand, and debris washed out are directly discharged into the sewer pipes along with the wastewater. The drain pipes (inlet) are usually equipped with a 5mm mesh screen to prevent large foreign objects from entering and clogging the sewer. However, the accumulation of mud, sand, and debris can easily cause blockages in the drainage wells, preventing drainage and leading to sewage overflow. This can cause production to stop in about a day, seriously affecting the pre-processing and extraction processes of the medicinal herbs. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address one or more shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a sedimentation tank for a matching Chinese herbal medicine cleaning equipment. This tank settles the wastewater from the cleaning equipment before discharge, effectively preventing mud, sand, and debris from clogging the sewer inlet and ensuring the normal operation of the production line.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts one or more of the following technical solutions:
[0006] A sedimentation tank for a settling device for cleaning Chinese medicinal herbs includes a tank body. The tank body is provided with a sedimentation zone, a barrier zone, and a barrier plate. The barrier plate is disposed between the sedimentation zone and the barrier zone. The barrier plate is provided with perforated parts to block impurities and allow liquid to flow between the sedimentation zone and the barrier zone. The sedimentation zone is provided with a sand discharge port, and the barrier zone is provided with a water outlet.
[0007] As a further implementation, the punched portion is disposed on the upper layer of the barrier plate, and the lower layer of the barrier plate is disposed as a sealing portion.
[0008] As a further implementation, the punched part is provided with a plurality of water passage holes, the diameter of which is set to 2 to 5 mm.
[0009] As a further implementation, a baffle is fixedly provided on the outside of the perforated part, and the baffle is disposed in the sedimentation zone; there is a gap between the baffle and the barrier plate, and there is a gap between the baffle and the bottom of the pool.
[0010] As a further implementation, the baffle and the barrier plate are fixedly connected by welding.
[0011] As a further implementation, the baffle and the barrier are parallel to each other, and both the baffle and the barrier are vertically arranged.
[0012] As a further implementation, the distance between the baffle and the barrier plate is 10 to 20 cm.
[0013] As a further implementation, the sand discharge port is located at the bottom of one side of the sedimentation zone, and the sand discharge port is inclined from the inside to the outside to facilitate the discharge of mud, sand and debris.
[0014] As a further implementation, the pool body, the barrier plate, and the baffle are all made of stainless steel, which has the characteristics of corrosion resistance and high strength.
[0015] As a further implementation, the top of the pool is provided with an opening for introducing wastewater into the pool.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0017] 1. This utility model uses a baffle plate to divide the pool into a sedimentation zone and a barrier zone. The perforated part blocks the mud, sand and debris in the wastewater and keeps them in the sedimentation zone, allowing only clean water to enter the barrier zone. This achieves mud-water separation in the pool. The separated wastewater is then discharged through the drain pipe, which can effectively prevent sand well blockage during the cleaning and processing of Chinese medicinal materials and ensure the smooth operation of the production line.
[0018] 2. The present invention provides a baffle on the outside of the perforated part, which can prevent debris from accumulating on the side of the perforated plate with the water flow and causing the drainage to slow down. It effectively ensures drainage efficiency while achieving the separation and sedimentation of mud and debris. Attached Figure Description
[0019] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this specification, are used to provide a further understanding of this utility model. The illustrative embodiments of this utility model and their descriptions are used to explain this utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 .
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Tank body; 2. Sedimentation zone; 3. Barrier zone; 4. Barrier plate; 41. Perforated section; 42. Sealing section; 5. Baffle; 6. Sand discharge port; 7. Water outlet. Detailed Implementation
[0023] It should be noted that the following detailed description is illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains.
[0024] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.
[0025] Example 1
[0026] In one typical embodiment of this application, a sedimentation tank for use with traditional Chinese medicine washing equipment is provided, such as... Figure 1-2 As shown, the system includes a tank body 1, which contains a sedimentation zone 2, a barrier zone 3, and a barrier plate 4. The barrier plate 4 is located between the sedimentation zone 2 and the barrier zone 3. The barrier plate 4 has perforated sections 41 to block impurities and allow liquid to flow between the sedimentation zone and the barrier zone. The sedimentation zone 2 has a sand discharge port 6, and the barrier zone 3 has a water outlet 7.
[0027] Specifically, in combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the dimensions of pool 1 are designed to be 3120mm*1625mm*1000mm, which can hold the sediment from one month's production of Chinese medicinal herbs. Pool 1 is placed near the Chinese medicinal herb washing equipment. An opening at the top of pool 1 facilitates the flow of wastewater from the washing equipment into the pool. A vertically installed baffle plate 4 divides the interior of pool 1 into two areas: a sedimentation zone 2 and a baffle zone 3. The baffle plate 4 is fixedly installed between sedimentation zone 2 and baffle zone 3 within pool 1 using a quick-connect rail system. The baffle plate 4 includes a lower sealing section 42 and an upper perforated section 41. The perforated section 41 has several water passage holes with a diameter of 2-5mm, allowing water to pass through these holes while simultaneously depositing impurities such as mud, sand, and debris in the wastewater into the sedimentation zone. This achieves mud-water separation within the pool, significantly reducing the amount of wastewater mud and sand discharged from the outlet, thus preventing clogging of the drainage pipes and improving the stability of production operations.
[0028] In this embodiment, the perforated part 41 is made of 304 stainless steel, and the diameter of the water passage hole is 3mm, which can effectively block mud and debris.
[0029] Considering that the flow velocity of water passing through the water passage between the sedimentation zone and the barrier zone may be relatively large due to the influence of the discharged wastewater, in this embodiment, a baffle 5 is fixedly installed in the sedimentation zone outside the perforation section. Figures 1-2 As shown, the top height of baffle 5 is similar to the height of the pool body and the barrier zone. There is a certain gap between the bottom of baffle 5 and the bottom wall of the pool body 1, allowing water to flow from below the baffle through the perforated section into the barrier zone. The horizontal gap between baffle 5 and barrier plate 4 is 10-20cm, allowing water to flow from the side of the baffle through the perforated section into the barrier zone, and trapping floating debris in the wastewater within the sedimentation zone. By setting up the baffle, the water flow velocity in the sedimentation zone is reduced, preventing silt and debris from accumulating on the side of the perforated plate and slowing down subsequent drainage. This effectively ensures the efficiency of sludge-water separation within the pool and the long-term stability of the sedimentation tank.
[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the baffle 5 and the barrier plate 4 are parallel to each other and are both vertically arranged. In this embodiment, the interval between the baffle and the barrier plate is 10cm, which can balance the sedimentation of sediment in the sedimentation zone and the drainage efficiency of water flow into the barrier zone.
[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, a connector is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle 5 near the barrier plate 4, and the other end of the connector is fixedly connected to the barrier plate, thereby achieving the fixed installation of the baffle. The baffle and the connector, as well as the connector and the barrier plate, can be fixedly connected by welding, screws, or other methods. Preferably, in this embodiment, the connector and the barrier plate are fixedly connected by welding to ensure a stable connection. When installing or removing the barrier plate using the quick-connect rail, the baffle and the barrier plate can be installed and removed together, which is convenient and quick.
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the sand discharge port 6 is located at the bottom of one side of the sedimentation zone 2. The sand discharge port 6 is inclined downward from the inside to the outside to facilitate the discharge of silt and debris. The water outlet 7 is located on the side wall of the barrier zone 3. The outside of the water outlet 7 is connected to the drain pipe to allow wastewater to flow into the sewer.
[0033] In this embodiment, the pool body, baffles, and baffles are all made of stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant and has high strength, thus improving the stability of the sedimentation tank during long-term use.
[0034] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A sedimentation tank for a settling tank in conjunction with a traditional Chinese medicine washing equipment, characterized in that, The system includes a pool body, which contains a sedimentation zone, a barrier zone, and a barrier plate. The barrier plate is positioned between the sedimentation zone and the barrier zone and has perforated sections to block impurities and allow liquid to flow between the sedimentation zone and the barrier zone. The sedimentation zone has a sand discharge port, and the barrier zone has a water outlet.
2. The sedimentation tank of the matching Chinese medicinal herb washing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The perforated portion is disposed on the upper layer of the barrier plate, and the lower layer of the barrier plate is disposed as a sealing portion.
3. The sedimentation tank of the matching Chinese medicinal herb washing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The punched section has several water passage holes, and the diameter of the water passage holes is set to 2-5mm.
4. The sedimentation tank of the matching Chinese medicinal herb washing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A baffle is fixedly provided on the outside of the perforated part, and the baffle is disposed in the sedimentation zone; there is a gap between the baffle and the barrier plate, and there is a gap between the baffle and the bottom of the pool.
5. The sedimentation tank of a matching Chinese medicinal herb washing equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The baffle and the barrier are parallel to each other, and both the baffle and the barrier are vertically arranged.
6. The sedimentation tank of a matching Chinese medicinal herb washing equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The distance between the baffle and the barrier is 10-20cm.
7. The sedimentation tank of a matching Chinese medicinal herb washing equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The baffle and the barrier plate are fixedly connected by welding.
8. The sedimentation tank of a matching Chinese medicinal herb washing equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The pool body, the barrier plate, and the baffle are all made of stainless steel.
9. The sedimentation tank of a matching Chinese medicinal herb washing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sand discharge port is located at the bottom of one side of the sedimentation zone, and the sand discharge port is inclined from the inside to the outside.
10. The sedimentation tank of a matching Chinese medicinal herb washing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the pool is provided with an opening for introducing wastewater into the pool.