An extraction device for star anise volatile oil

Abstract

This utility model discloses a star anise volatile oil extraction device, belonging to the field of natural product extraction. It includes a base, a heating chamber fixedly connected to the top of the base, a hinged cover on the top of the heating chamber, a collecting assembly on the inner bottom wall of the heating chamber, a heating assembly inside the heating chamber, a condensing assembly connected to one side of the heating chamber, a supporting assembly inside the heating chamber, and a toggle assembly above the supporting assembly. The toggle assembly includes a rotary motor fixedly connected to one side of the heating chamber, the output end of the rotary motor connected to a rotating shaft via a coupling, the rotating shaft rotatably connected between the left and right inner walls of the heating chamber, and several circumferentially arranged toggle rods fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. The beneficial effects are: when the rotary motor is started, it drives the rotating shaft to rotate the toggle rods, which in turn agitate the crushed star anise, making the star anise heated more evenly, promoting rapid evaporation of the effective components within the star anise, and ensuring extraction efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of natural product extraction, and in particular to a device for extracting star anise volatile oil. Background Technology

[0002] Star anise, belonging to the Magnoliaceae family, is mainly distributed in Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Guizhou, and Yunnan provinces (autonomous regions) of my country. It has a pungent and warm nature, and is used to warm the yang, dispel cold, regulate qi, and relieve pain. It is used for symptoms such as abdominal pain due to cold hernia and lower back pain due to kidney deficiency. Its dried, mature fruit contains approximately 5%–8% aromatic oil, approximately 22% fatty oil, as well as protein and shikimic acid. It is a specialty spice and traditional Chinese medicine, widely used in the food processing and fragrance industries. Existing extraction devices commonly use bottom heating.

[0003] A search revealed a Chinese patent publication number CN222499064U, which discloses an octagonal volatile oil extraction device. After crushed octagonal star anise is fed into an evaporation tank, the first and second heating tubes are activated for distillation. The generated steam enters an annular cooling tube through a conveying pipe and condenses into liquid, which is then discharged from the other end of the annular cooling tube. At the same time, cooling water is injected into the partition through a water inlet pipe to keep the annular cooling tube cool. Cooling water that is not at a sufficient temperature is discharged from the water outlet pipe, forming a cooling water circulation.

[0004] The crushed star anise is placed in an evaporation tank for heating and distillation. However, the star anise in the middle is heated unevenly, which prevents the active ingredients from being fully evaporated, thus affecting the extraction efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an octagonal volatile oil extraction device in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] This utility model achieves the above objectives through the following technical solutions:

[0007] An octagonal volatile oil extraction device includes a base, a heating box fixedly connected to the top of the base, an openable cover hinged to the top of the heating box, a collecting component provided on the inner bottom wall of the heating box, a heating component provided inside the heating box, a condensing component connected to one side of the heating box, a supporting component provided inside the heating box, crushed octagonal star anise placed on the supporting component, and a toggle component provided above the supporting component. The toggle component includes a rotary motor fixedly connected to one side of the heating box, the output end of the rotary motor being connected to a rotating shaft via a coupling, the rotating shaft being rotatably connected between the left and right inner walls of the heating box, and several circumferentially arranged toggle rods fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0008] Preferably, the heating chamber is equipped with two sets of actuating components, one in the front and one in the back, and the two rotating motors are controlled independently.

[0009] Preferably, the support assembly includes two support plates hinged between the front and rear inner walls of the heating chamber, with the two support plates overlapping each other in the middle, and a hydraulic cylinder hinged between the bottom of the support plate and the inner wall of the heating chamber.

[0010] Preferably, the heating assembly includes several heating wires, and the support plate has an installation groove in its wall, where the heating wires are laid.

[0011] Preferably, the condensation assembly includes a cooling cylinder fixedly connected to the top of the base, the cooling cylinder storing water, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe fixedly connected to one side of the cooling cylinder, a serpentine tube fixedly connected inside the cooling cylinder, an air inlet pipe fixedly connected to the top of the serpentine tube, the other end of the air inlet pipe communicating with the interior of the heating box, and a drain pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the serpentine tube, the drain pipe extending out of the cooling cylinder.

[0012] Preferably, the collection component includes a collection box, and a notch is provided on one side of the heating box. The collection box extends into the heating box through the notch, and a handle is fixedly connected to the side of the heating box near the notch.

[0013] Preferably, the base has support legs fixedly connected to the four corners at the bottom.

[0014] The beneficial effects are as follows: when the rotary motor is started, the rotary motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate the actuating rod, which actuates the crushed star anise, making the star anise heat more evenly, promoting the rapid evaporation of the effective components in the star anise, and ensuring the extraction efficiency.

[0015] The additional technical features and advantages of this utility model will become more apparent from the following description, or may be learned through specific practice of this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an octagonal volatile oil extraction device according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of the internal structure of the star anise volatile oil extraction device described in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This utility model describes an octagonal volatile oil extraction device. Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a top view of the star anise volatile oil extraction device described in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a left view of the star anise volatile oil extraction device described in this utility model.

[0022] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are explained as follows: 1. Base; 101. Support leg; 201. Heating box; 202. Opening / closing cover; 203. Support plate; 204. Hydraulic cylinder; 205. Heating wire; 206. Collection box; 301. Rotary motor; 302. Rotating shaft; 303. Actuating lever; 401. Cooling cylinder; 402. Water inlet pipe; 403. Water outlet pipe; 404. Serpentine pipe; 405. Air inlet pipe; 406. Drain pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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 this utility model.

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0026] like Figures 1-5 As shown, an octagonal star anise volatile oil extraction device includes a base 1, with support legs 101 fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the base 1, and a heating box 201 fixedly connected to the top of the base 1. The top of the heating box 201 is hinged with an opening and closing cover 202. A collection assembly is provided on the inner bottom wall of the heating box 201, including a collection box 206. A notch is provided on one side of the heating box 201, through which the collection box 206 extends into the heating box 201. A handle is fixedly connected to the side of the heating box 201 near the notch.

[0027] The heating chamber 201 is equipped with a heating component, which includes several heating wires 205.

[0028] A condensation assembly is connected to one side of the heating chamber 201. The condensation assembly includes a cooling cylinder 401 fixedly connected to the top of the base 1. The cooling cylinder 401 stores water. A water inlet pipe 402 and a water outlet pipe 403 are fixedly connected to one side of the cooling cylinder 401. A serpentine tube 404 is fixedly connected inside the cooling cylinder 401. An air inlet pipe 405 is fixedly connected to the top of the serpentine tube 404. The other end of the air inlet pipe 405 communicates with the interior of the heating chamber 201. A drain pipe 406 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the serpentine tube 404. The drain pipe 406 extends out of the cooling cylinder 401. Electromagnetic control valves are installed in the water inlet pipe 402, the water outlet pipe 403, and the drain pipe 406.

[0029] The heating box 201 is equipped with a support assembly. The crushed octagon is placed on the support assembly. The support assembly includes two support plates 203 hinged between the front and rear inner walls of the heating box 201. The two support plates 203 are staggered in the middle. The support plate 203 has an installation groove in its wall. The heating wire 205 is laid in the installation groove. A hydraulic cylinder 204 is hinged between the bottom of the support plate 203 and the inner wall of the heating box 201.

[0030] A toggle assembly is installed above the supporting component. The toggle assembly includes a rotary motor 301 bolted to one side of the heating box 201. The output end of the rotary motor 301 is connected to a rotary shaft 302 via a coupling. The rotary shaft 302 is rotatably connected between the left and right inner walls of the heating box 201. Several circumferentially arranged toggle rods 303 are fixedly connected to the rotary shaft 302. When the rotary motor 301 is started, it drives the rotary shaft 302 to rotate the toggle rods 303. The toggle rods 303 toggle the crushed star anise, making the star anise heat more evenly. There are two sets of toggle assemblies in the heating box 201, and the two rotary motors 301 are controlled independently to avoid the two sets of toggle rods 303 rotating at the same frequency, which would affect the toggle effect.

[0031] Working principle: In use, open the cover 202 and pour the crushed star anise into the heating chamber 201. Then, energize the heating wire 205 to begin heating the star anise. Simultaneously, start the rotary motor 301. The rotary motor 301 drives the rotating shaft 302 to rotate the actuating rod 303. The actuating rod 303 agitates the crushed star anise, ensuring more even heating and promoting rapid volatilization of the active ingredients, thus guaranteeing extraction efficiency. The volatilized gas enters the serpentine tube 40 through the air inlet pipe 405. The condensation process takes place inside the heating chamber 401. The volatile oil after condensation is discharged through the drain pipe 406. The water in the cooling cylinder 401 is replaced in a timely manner through the water inlet pipe 402 and the water outlet pipe 403 to ensure the cooling effect. After the octagonal has evaporated for a certain period of time, the heating is stopped. The hydraulic cylinder 204 is controlled to drive both support plates 203 to rotate downwards, so that the octagonal on the support plates 203 falls into the collection box 206 through the gap between the two support plates 203. The collection box 206 is then pulled out of the heating chamber 201 to process the waste.

[0032] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An octagonal volatile oil extraction device, comprising a base (1), a heating box (201) fixedly connected to the top of the base (1), a hinged cover (202) hinged to the top of the heating box (201), a collecting assembly provided on the inner bottom wall of the heating box (201), a heating assembly provided inside the heating box (201), and a condensing assembly connected to one side of the heating box (201), characterized in that: The heating box (201) is equipped with a support component. The crushed star anise is placed on the support component. A toggle component is provided above the support component. The toggle component includes a rotary motor (301) fixedly connected to one side of the heating box (201). The output end of the rotary motor (301) is connected to a rotary shaft (302) through a coupling. The rotary shaft (302) is rotatably connected between the left and right inner walls of the heating box (201). Several circumferentially arranged toggle rods (303) are fixedly connected to the rotary shaft (302).

2. The star anise volatile oil extraction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating box (201) is equipped with two sets of actuation components, one in the front and one in the back, and the two rotary motors (301) are controlled separately.

3. The star anise volatile oil extraction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly includes two support plates (203) hinged between the front and rear inner walls of the heating box (201), with the two support plates (203) overlapping each other in the middle, and a hydraulic cylinder (204) hinged between the bottom of the support plate (203) and the inner wall of the heating box (201).

4. The star anise volatile oil extraction device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heating assembly includes several heating wires (205), and the support plate (203) has an installation groove in its wall, where the heating wires (205) are laid.

5. The star anise volatile oil extraction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condensation assembly includes a cooling cylinder (401) fixedly connected to the top of the base (1). The cooling cylinder (401) stores water. A water inlet pipe (402) and a water outlet pipe (403) are fixedly connected to one side of the cooling cylinder (401). A serpentine tube (404) is fixedly connected inside the cooling cylinder (401). An air inlet pipe (405) is fixedly connected to the top of the serpentine tube (404). The other end of the air inlet pipe (405) communicates with the interior of the heating box (201). A drain pipe (406) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the serpentine tube (404). The drain pipe (406) extends out of the cooling cylinder (401).

6. The star anise volatile oil extraction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection assembly includes a collection box (206), and a notch is provided on one side of the heating box (201). The collection box (206) extends into the heating box (201) through the notch, and a handle is fixedly connected to the side of the heating box (201) near the notch.

7. The star anise volatile oil extraction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is fixedly connected to the four corners of its bottom with support legs (101).

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