A slicing device for processing Chinese herbal medicines
By designing a slicing device for processing Chinese herbal medicines, the problem of inconsistent slice sizes after processing was solved, enabling effective sieving and reprocessing of the slices, and ensuring the stability of product quality and efficacy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU BOYUAN PHARM CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, and specifically relates to a slicing device for processing traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) refers to unique medicinal herbs used in TCM for the prevention and treatment of diseases. They are characterized by their mild medicinal properties and minimal side effects, holding an irreplaceable position in the healthcare field. From raw materials to finished products, TCM herbs undergo a complex processing procedure, including harvesting, cleaning, cutting, and drying. Slicing is a crucial step, significantly impacting subsequent processing and the efficacy of the herbs. Root and rhizome herbs typically present as irregular clumps or columnar structures and must be cut into slices or blocks using specialized equipment before use.
[0003] After slicing, the Chinese herbal medicines are of varying sizes. Slices of different sizes will cause the active ingredients to dissolve at different times during the decoction process. Smaller slices will dissolve excessively, while larger slices will not release the active ingredients sufficiently, which will directly affect the stability and predictability of clinical efficacy. The differences will also be obvious in the drying process. Thin slices are prone to over-drying and carbonization, while thick slices will become moldy due to insufficient drying. Some of the larger Chinese herbal medicines are unqualified and need to be separated from qualified products. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the issue of inconsistent sizes in sliced Chinese herbal medicines, which leads to asynchronous dissolution of active ingredients during decoction—smaller slices dissolve excessively while larger slices fail to fully release active components—directly affecting the stability and predictability of clinical efficacy. Furthermore, significant differences arise during the drying process; thin slices are prone to over-drying and carbonization, while thicker slices suffer from insufficient drying and mold growth. Some larger slices are also substandard and require separation from qualified products. This invention proposes a slicing device for processing Chinese herbal medicines to overcome these technical problems in existing technologies.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] This utility model relates to a slicing device for processing Chinese herbal medicines, comprising a support frame, a slicing assembly at the top of the support frame, a sieving assembly on the side of the slicing assembly, an adjustment assembly on the outer surface of the sieving assembly, and a return assembly on the side of the sieving assembly. The slicing assembly is used to slice Chinese herbal medicines, the sieving assembly is used to sieve the sliced Chinese herbal medicines, the adjustment assembly is used to change the sieving adjustment of the sieving assembly, and the return assembly is used to return unqualified Chinese herbal medicines to the slicing assembly for re-slicing.
[0007] Furthermore, the slicing assembly includes a first motor, the output shaft of which is connected to a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt rotates on the outer surface of the support. An electric push rod is fixedly installed on the top of the support. A blade holder is fixedly connected to the movable end of the electric push rod. A cutter is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the blade holder.
[0008] Furthermore, the screening assembly includes a collection hopper located at the end of the conveyor belt. A first hopper is fixedly installed at the bottom of the collection hopper. A first circular hole is opened on the outer surface of the first hopper. A second hopper is fixedly installed at the bottom of the first hopper. The collection hopper, the first hopper, and the second hopper are all fixedly installed on the top of the support.
[0009] Furthermore, the adjusting component includes a slide rail, which is fixedly installed at the bottom of the first hopper. A sliding plate is slidably connected to the outer surface of the slide rail, and a screw is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding plate. One end of the screw is rotatably connected to the slide rail, and a handwheel is fixedly connected to the other end of the screw. A second circular hole is provided on the outer surface of the sliding plate.
[0010] Furthermore, the material return assembly includes a second motor, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the bracket. The output shaft of the second motor is drivenly connected to a material return belt, which is located at the opening of the first hopper. A collection hopper is provided at the end of the material return belt, which is fixedly connected to the bracket. A third motor is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the collection hopper, and a lifting belt is drivenly connected to the output shaft of the third motor. One end of the lifting belt is located inside the collection hopper, and the other end of the lifting belt is located above the conveyor belt.
[0011] Furthermore, a caster wheel is fixedly installed at the bottom of the bracket.
[0012] Furthermore, a support is slidably mounted on the bottom of the bracket.
[0013] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. This utility model connects the screening component and the adjustment component. The rotation and driving of the adjustment component allows it to slide at the bottom of the screening component, so that the openings of the adjustment component and the screening component are staggered by different distances. This limits the size of the Chinese herbal medicines passing through the screening component and the adjustment component. When the Chinese herbal medicines cut by the slicing component are transported into the screening component, qualified products pass through the screening component and the adjustment component and are transferred to the next process, while unqualified products are blocked by the screening component. This achieves the screening of Chinese herbal medicine slices at the discharge stage, avoiding the situation where unqualified products are mixed with qualified products, which would affect subsequent production.
[0015] 2. In this utility model, the defective slices blocked by the first hopper and the return belt fall to the top of the return belt under the action of gravity. The return belt carries the defective slices into the collection hopper. The lifting belt lifts the defective slices in the collection hopper from a low position to a high position and makes them fall back to the top of the conveyor belt. At this time, the defective slices can move along the conveyor belt to the cutter for slicing until they are qualified.
[0016] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model embodiments, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external contour structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the external contour structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0022] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of this utility model.
[0024] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0025] 1. Support frame; 2. Slicing assembly; 201. First motor; 202. Conveyor belt; 203. Electric push rod; 204. Knife holder; 205. Cutter; 3. Screening assembly; 301. Collection hopper; 302. First hopper; 303. First round hole; 304. Second hopper; 4. Adjustment assembly; 401. Slide rail; 402. Sliding plate; 403. Screw; 404. Handwheel; 405. Second round hole; 5. Return assembly; 501. Second motor; 502. Return belt; 503. Collection hopper; 504. Third motor; 505. Lifting belt; 6. Casters; 7. Support. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the utility model embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "opening", "upper", "lower", "top", "middle", "inner", etc., which indicate orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the utility model.
[0028] Please see Figures 1-6 As shown, this utility model is a slicing device for processing Chinese herbal medicines, including a support 1. A slicing component 2 is arranged on the top of the support 1, a screening component 3 is arranged on the side of the slicing component 2, an adjustment component 4 is arranged on the outer surface of the screening component 3, and a return component 5 is arranged on the side of the screening component 3. The slicing component 2 is used to slice Chinese herbal medicines, the screening component 3 is used to screen the sliced Chinese herbal medicines, the adjustment component 4 is used to change the screening adjustment of the screening component 3, and the return component 5 is used to return unqualified Chinese herbal medicines to the slicing component 2 for re-slicing.
[0029] After the Chinese herbal medicine is poured onto the top of the slicing component 2, the slicing component 2 is started. The slicing component 2 moves the Chinese herbal medicine and slices it. After slicing, the Chinese herbal medicine moves along the slicing component 2 to the screening component 3. Smaller qualified products pass through the screening component 3 and are transferred to the next process. Larger unqualified products are blocked by the screening component 3 and move to the return component 5. After passing through the return component 5, they return to the slicing component 2 for re-slicing. The screening size of the screening component 3 can be adjusted and controlled by the adjustment component 4.
[0030] This invention connects the screening component 3 and the adjusting component 4. The adjusting component 4 is rotated and driven to slide at the bottom of the screening component 3, so that the openings of the adjusting component 4 and the screening component 3 are staggered by different distances. This restricts the size of the Chinese herbal medicines passing through the screening component 3 and the adjusting component 4. When the Chinese herbal medicines cut by the slicing component 2 are transported into the screening component 3, qualified products pass through the screening component 3 and the adjusting component 4 and are transferred to the next process, while unqualified products are blocked by the screening component 3. This achieves the screening of Chinese herbal medicine slices at the discharge stage, avoiding the situation where unqualified products are mixed with qualified products, which would affect subsequent production.
[0031] In one embodiment, the slicing assembly 2 includes a first motor 201, the output shaft of which is connected to a conveyor belt 202. The conveyor belt 202 rotates on the outer surface of the support 1. An electric push rod 203 is fixedly installed on the top of the support 1. A knife holder 204 is fixedly connected to the movable end of the electric push rod 203. A cutter 205 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the knife holder 204.
[0032] Start the first motor 201. The output shaft of the first motor 201 drives the conveyor belt 202 to rotate on the outer surface of the bracket 1. At this time, the Chinese herbal medicine at the top of the conveyor belt 202 moves to the bottom of the cutter 205. Start the electric push rod 203 to drive the cutter 205 to move downward. The cutter 205 can cut the Chinese herbal medicine at the top of the conveyor belt 202.
[0033] In one embodiment, the screening component 3 includes a collection hopper 301 located at the end of the conveyor belt 202. A first hopper 302 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the collection hopper 301. A first circular hole 303 is provided on the outer surface of the first hopper 302. A second hopper 304 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the first hopper 302. The collection hopper 301, the first hopper 302, and the second hopper 304 are all fixedly installed on the top of the support 1.
[0034] In one embodiment, the adjustment component 4 includes a slide rail 401, which is fixedly installed at the bottom of the first hopper 302. A sliding plate 402 is slidably connected to the outer surface of the slide rail 401. A screw 403 is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding plate 402. One end of the screw 403 is rotatably connected to the slide rail 401, and a handwheel 404 is fixedly connected to the other end of the screw 403. A second circular hole 405 is provided on the outer surface of the sliding plate 402.
[0035] Rotating the handwheel 404 causes the screw 403 to rotate. The rotational tendency of the sliding plate 402 on the outer surface of the screw 403 is blocked by the slide rail 401 and the first hopper 302. At this time, the screw 403 can drive the sliding plate 402 to move the second round hole 405. When the second round hole 405 is aligned with the first round hole 303 on the first hopper 302, it is the maximum screening size. The second round hole 405 and the first round hole 303 are staggered by different distances to screen Chinese herbal medicines of different sizes. The conveyor belt 202 transports the sliced Chinese herbal medicines to the collection hopper 301 and the first hopper 302. Qualified Chinese herbal medicine slices pass through the first round hole 303 and the second round hole 405 and are transferred to the next process through the second hopper 304. Unqualified slices are blocked by the first hopper 302, thus realizing the screening of qualified and unqualified products.
[0036] In one embodiment, the material return assembly 5 includes a second motor 501, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the support 1. The output shaft of the second motor 501 is connected to a material return belt 502. The material return belt 502 is located at the opening of the first hopper 302. A collection hopper 503 is provided at the end of the material return belt 502. The collection hopper 503 is fixedly connected to the support 1. A third motor 504 is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the collection hopper 503. A lifting belt 505 is connected to the output shaft of the third motor 504. One end of the lifting belt 505 is located inside the collection hopper 503, and the other end of the lifting belt 505 is located above the conveyor belt 202.
[0037] The defective slices blocked by the first hopper 302 fall to the top of the return belt 502. The second motor 501 is started, and the second motor 501 drives the return belt 502 to rotate. The return belt 502 carries the defective slices into the collection hopper 503. The third motor 504 at the bottom of the collection hopper 503 is started. The third motor 504 drives the lifting belt 505 to work. The lifting belt 505 transports the defective slices in the collection hopper 503 to the top of the conveyor belt 202, and moves them back to the cutter 205 along the conveyor belt 202 for slicing again until they are qualified.
[0038] In one embodiment, for the bracket 1, a caster wheel 6 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the bracket 1.
[0039] In one embodiment, for the bracket 1 described above, a support 7 is slidably mounted on the bottom of the bracket 1.
[0040] When the support 7 at the bottom of the bracket 1 separates from the ground, the limiting and fixing of the bracket 1 is released. At this time, the bracket 1 can be pushed to move through the caster 6. After moving to the desired position, the support 7 is released so that the support 7 abuts against the ground to increase friction and fix the bracket 1.
[0041] Through the above technical solution, 1. By connecting the screening component 3 and the adjusting component 4, the adjusting component 4 is rotated and driven to slide at the bottom of the screening component 3, so that the openings of the adjusting component 4 and the screening component 3 are staggered by different distances, limiting the size of the Chinese herbal medicines passing through the screening component 3 and the adjusting component 4. When the Chinese herbal medicines cut by the slicing component 2 are conveyed into the screening component 3, qualified products pass through the screening component 3 and the adjusting component 4 and are transferred to the next process, while unqualified products are blocked by the screening component 3. Thus, the screening of Chinese herbal medicine slices is achieved in the discharge stage, avoiding unqualified products. 1. Mixing qualified and unqualified products together can affect subsequent production; 2. Through the connection between the first hopper 302 and the return belt 502, the unqualified slices blocked by the first hopper 302 fall to the top of the return belt 502 under the action of gravity. The return belt 502 carries the unqualified slices into the collection hopper 503. The lifting belt 505 lifts the unqualified slices in the collection hopper 503 from a low position to a high position and makes them fall back to the top of the conveyor belt 202. At this time, the unqualified slices can move along the conveyor belt 202 to the cutter 205 for slicing until they are qualified.
[0042] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0043] The preferred embodiments of the utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of the utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. The utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. A slicing device for processing traditional Chinese medicinal materials, comprising a support (1), characterized in that, The top of the support (1) is provided with a slicing component (2), the side of the slicing component (2) is provided with a sieving component (3), the outer surface of the sieving component (3) is provided with an adjustment component (4), the side of the sieving component (3) is provided with a return component (5), the slicing component (2) is used to slice Chinese herbal medicines, the sieving component (3) is used to sieve the sliced Chinese herbal medicines, the adjustment component (4) is used to change the sieving adjustment of the sieving component (3), and the return component (5) is used to return unqualified Chinese herbal medicines to the slicing component (2) for re-slicing.
2. The slicing device for processing traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slicing assembly (2) includes a first motor (201), the output shaft of which is connected to a conveyor belt (202). The conveyor belt (202) rotates on the outer surface of the bracket (1). An electric push rod (203) is fixedly installed on the top of the bracket (1). A knife holder (204) is fixedly connected to the movable end of the electric push rod (203). A cutter (205) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the knife holder (204).
3. The slicing device for processing traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 2, characterized in that, The screening component (3) includes a collection hopper (301), which is located at the end of the conveyor belt (202). A first hopper (302) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the collection hopper (301). A first circular hole (303) is opened on the outer surface of the first hopper (302). A second hopper (304) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the first hopper (302). The collection hopper (301), the first hopper (302), and the second hopper (304) are all fixedly installed on the top of the support (1).
4. The slicing device for processing traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adjusting component (4) includes a slide rail (401), which is fixedly installed at the bottom of the first hopper (302). A sliding plate (402) is slidably connected to the outer surface of the slide rail (401). A screw (403) is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding plate (402). One end of the screw (403) is rotatably connected to the slide rail (401), and a handwheel (404) is fixedly connected to the other end of the screw (403). A second circular hole (405) is opened on the outer surface of the sliding plate (402).
5. A slicing device for processing traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 4, characterized in that, The return assembly (5) includes a second motor (501), which is fixedly installed on the top of the bracket (1). The output shaft of the second motor (501) is connected to a return belt (502). The return belt (502) is located at the opening of the first hopper (302). A collection hopper (503) is provided at the end of the return belt (502). The collection hopper (503) is fixedly connected to the bracket (1). A third motor (504) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the collection hopper (503). The output shaft of the third motor (504) is connected to a lifting belt (505). One end of the lifting belt (505) is located inside the collection hopper (503), and the other end of the lifting belt (505) is located above the conveyor belt (202).
6. A slicing device for processing traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the bracket (1) is fixedly equipped with casters (6).
7. A slicing device for processing traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support (7) is slidably mounted on the bottom of the bracket (1).