Chinese medicinal material crushing and packaging auxiliary bagging tool

Abstract

This utility model discloses an auxiliary bagging tool for packaging pulverized Chinese medicinal materials, mainly composed of a base, a support, and a crossbar. The support is taller than the length of the woven plastic bag, facilitating worker operation. The crossbar is slightly shorter than the width of the packaging bag, with smooth, semi-circular arcs on both sides with a radius of 5cm. Both the crossbar and the support are made of smooth stainless steel tubing. The base has rollers with brakes installed at the bottom, and the support and crossbar have an adjustable connection structure. This tool is applied to the packaging of pulverized Chinese medicinal materials. Through optimized structural design, it solves the problems of slow manual bagging speed and easily wrinkled packaging bags. In actual use, the time to bag 100 sets of packaging bags is reduced from 60 minutes to 35 minutes, increasing bagging efficiency by approximately 42%. It also reduces packaging bag wrinkles, improves packaging quality, avoids material discharge obstruction, increases discharge efficiency, reduces production costs, and allows for crossbar height adjustment according to packaging bag size, making it highly versatile.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of processing technology of Chinese medicinal materials, and in particular to an auxiliary bagging tool for packaging Chinese medicinal materials after pulverizing them, used to assist in completing the multi-layer bagging operation. Background Technology

[0002] In the processing industry of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs, the packaging process after pulverizing the herbs is crucial for ensuring the quality of the powder and facilitating storage and transportation. Currently, the packaging of pulverized TCM herbs generally uses multi-layered bags, typically consisting of two inner film bags and one woven plastic bag. In actual production, the stacking of these multi-layered bags is mainly done manually.

[0003] Manually stacking packaging bags has many drawbacks. From an efficiency perspective, manual operation is slow; for example, stacking 100 bags takes an average of 60 minutes, significantly extending the overall packaging time, reducing production efficiency, and making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production. Regarding packaging quality, manual stacking makes it difficult to ensure the flatness of each layer of inner packaging bags, inevitably resulting in wrinkles. These wrinkles not only occupy packaging space, preventing full utilization of packaging capacity and increasing packaging costs, but also can obstruct the flow of powder during discharge, affecting the discharge speed and potentially causing powder residue, impacting product quality and subsequent processing.

[0004] With the continuous growth in market demand for Chinese medicinal materials, processing enterprises are increasingly demanding higher packaging efficiency and quality. Traditional manual stacking methods have gradually become a bottleneck restricting improvements in production efficiency and product quality.

[0005] Therefore, developing an auxiliary tool that can improve bagging speed, reduce packaging bag wrinkles, enhance packaging space utilization, and increase material discharge speed has become an urgent problem to be solved in the Chinese herbal medicine processing industry. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, in order to overcome the shortcomings of existing related technologies, this utility model provides an auxiliary bagging tool for the packaging of crushed Chinese medicinal materials. It aims to change the current situation where manual bagging is slow and prone to wrinkles, significantly shortening bagging time and improving bagging efficiency. Simultaneously, it makes the bagged packaging flatter, reducing the space occupied by wrinkles and improving packaging quality. Furthermore, it optimizes the discharge operation, avoiding slow discharge speed and powder residue problems caused by wrinkles, improving discharge efficiency, reducing production costs, and enhancing the overall production efficiency of Chinese medicinal material processing.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an auxiliary bagging tool for pulverizing and packaging Chinese medicinal materials, comprising a base, a support, and a crossbar; the height of the support is greater than the length of the woven plastic bag and is suitable for worker operation; the length of the crossbar is slightly less than the width of the packaging bag, and the two sides of the crossbar are semi-circular and have a smooth surface; the crossbar and the support are made of smooth stainless steel tubing; and rollers are installed at the bottom of the base.

[0008] Furthermore, the bracket is 130cm high, the crossbar is 50cm long, and the radius of the semicircular arc on both sides of the crossbar is 5cm.

[0009] Furthermore, the base is formed by the intersection of the center points of equal-length steel pipes at 90-degree angles horizontally and vertically to form a cross shape, and the support stands at the intersection of the cross.

[0010] Furthermore, the surface smoothness of the crossbar and bracket meets the requirements of not damaging the packaging bag during the bagging process and facilitating cleaning.

[0011] Furthermore, the cross-shaped portion of the base is fixed by welding or bolts to ensure a secure connection and prevent loosening during use.

[0012] Furthermore, the roller is equipped with a braking device.

[0013] Furthermore, the bracket and the crossbar are connected by an adjustable structure, allowing the height of the crossbar to be adjusted.

[0014] The present invention has the following advantages due to the adoption of the above technical solution:

[0015] Significantly improves bagging efficiency: This bagging tool features a rationally designed structure, making it easy for workers to operate. For example, bagging 100 bags previously took an average of 60 minutes, but after implementation, this time is reduced to 35 minutes, an efficiency increase of nearly 42%. The crossbar is slightly shorter than the width of the bag, and combined with the semi-circular design on both sides, it can quickly open the bag, allowing workers to easily slip the inner film bag on one by one. This reduces obstacles during the bagging process, greatly saving bagging time and meeting the needs of large-scale production.

[0016] Improving Packaging Quality: This tool effectively solves the problem of wrinkles in packaging bags caused by manual stacking. Its smooth horizontal bars and supports will not scratch the packaging bags during the stacking process and allow the inner film bag to be stacked smoothly, reducing wrinkles. The stacked three-layer packaging bags are flatter and have better integration, which not only improves the aesthetics of the packaging but also reduces the space occupied by wrinkles, improving the standardization and practicality of the packaging, and facilitating the storage and transportation of pharmaceutical powders.

[0017] Optimized discharge operation: The flat packaging bag facilitates smoother powder discharge. This avoids slow discharge speed and powder residue caused by wrinkles, improving discharge efficiency and reducing production costs. In actual production, the powder can be quickly and completely poured out of the packaging bag, reducing waste and improving the overall production efficiency of Chinese medicinal material processing.

[0018] Enhanced ease of use: The casters installed at the bottom of the base allow for flexible movement of the bagging tool. In the Chinese herbal medicine packaging workshop, workers can easily push the tool to different work areas for convenient access and operation, reducing the physical exertion of carrying tools and further improving work efficiency.

[0019] To ensure structural stability and durability: The base is constructed from equal-length steel pipes intersecting at 90-degree angles at their center points, forming a cross shape. These pipes are then fixed together by welding or bolts. The support stands at the intersection of the cross. This structural design provides the tool with excellent stability, enabling it to withstand various forces during the bagging process and preventing it from wobbling or tipping over. Furthermore, the crossbar and support are made of smooth-surfaced stainless steel tubing, which not only facilitates cleaning and prevents powder residue but also provides high strength and corrosion resistance, extending the tool's lifespan and reducing maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a front view of the auxiliary bagging tool of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a side view of the auxiliary bagging tool of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of the auxiliary bagging tool of this utility model.

[0024] Reference numerals: 1. Horizontal bar; 2. Bracket; 3. Base; 4. Semicircular arc. Detailed Implementation

[0025] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example 1

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment provides an auxiliary bagging tool for packaging crushed Chinese medicinal materials, including a base 3, a support 2, and a crossbar 1; the height of the support 2 is greater than the length of the woven plastic bag and is suitable for worker operation; the length of the crossbar 1 is slightly less than the width of the packaging bag, and the two sides of the crossbar 1 are semi-circular arcs 4 with smooth surfaces; the crossbar 1 and the support 2 are made of smooth stainless steel tubes; the bottom of the base 3 is equipped with rollers.

[0028] In one embodiment, the bracket 2 is 130cm high, the crossbar 1 is 50cm long, and the radius of the semicircular arcs 4 on both sides of the crossbar 1 is 5cm.

[0029] In one embodiment, the base 3 in this example is formed by the intersection of the center points of equal-length steel pipes at 90-degree angles horizontally and vertically to form a cross shape, and the bracket 2 is placed at the intersection of the cross.

[0030] As one implementation method, the surface smoothness of the crossbar 1 and the bracket 2 in this embodiment meets the requirements of not damaging the packaging bag during the bagging process and being easy to clean.

[0031] In one embodiment, the cross-shaped part of the base 3 is fixed by welding or bolts to ensure a firm connection and prevent loosening during use.

[0032] As one implementation method, the roller described in this embodiment is equipped with a braking device.

[0033] In one embodiment, the bracket 2 and the crossbar 1 are connected by an adjustable structure, which allows the height of the crossbar 1 to be adjusted. Example 2

[0034] I. Detailed Design and Advantages of Each Component

[0035] Support: In this embodiment, the support is 130cm high, which is greater than the length of the woven plastic bag and is positioned at chest level, the average height of a person. This reduces physical fatigue and improves ease of operation for workers as they do not need to bend over excessively or raise their arms. For example, in a traditional Chinese medicine powdering and packaging workshop, workers can easily place the inner film bag onto the horizontal bar without significantly changing their body posture, enabling them to perform bagging work continuously and efficiently.

[0036] Crossbar: The crossbar is 50cm long, slightly smaller than the width of the packaging bag. This ensures smooth bagging and allows the bag to open easily, making the inner lining bagging process smoother. The two semi-circular arcs on either side of the crossbar have a radius of 5cm and a smooth surface. This design speeds up the bagging process and reduces friction between the inner lining bag and the crossbar. Furthermore, the smooth surface avoids the risk of damage to the packaging bag, ensuring its integrity and improving packaging quality.

[0037] Base: The base is composed of equal-length steel pipes intersecting at 90-degree angles horizontally and vertically to form a cross shape, with the support standing at the intersection. This structural design provides the base with excellent stability, capable of withstanding various forces during the bagging process, and preventing it from wobbling or tipping over. For example, even with frequent worker operations during bagging, the tool remains stable. The cross-shaped section of the base is fixed by welding or bolts, further ensuring a secure connection, preventing loosening during use, and extending the tool's lifespan.

[0038] Rollers: The rollers mounted on the bottom of the base are equipped with a braking device. In actual use, when it is necessary to move the tool, releasing the brake allows the rollers to move the tool flexibly to the designated position; once the position is reached, pressing the brake locks the rollers in place, preventing the tool from accidentally sliding and ensuring the safety and stability of the bagging operation. For example, in a workshop, workers can easily push the tool to the area where packaging bags are stored, retrieve the bag, and then push it back to the packaging station for bagging operations.

[0039] II. Usage Method

[0040] First, move the tool to the appropriate working position and press the roller brake to secure the tool.

[0041] Next, pick up the prepared three-layer inner film bag and, starting from one end of the crossbar, slowly slip the first inner film bag onto the crossbar, allowing it to slide naturally into the appropriate position. Because the surface of the crossbar is smooth and the sides are semi-circular, the inner film bag can be slipped on smoothly and is less prone to wrinkles.

[0042] Next, following the same method, the second and third inner film bags are applied in sequence. During the bagging process, workers do not need to spend too much effort handling the inner film bags, thus improving bagging efficiency.

[0043] After putting on the three-layer inner film bag, check whether the inner film bag is put on properly and ensure that there are no wrinkles or misalignment.

[0044] Finally, remove the three-layer inner film bag from the tool, stack them neatly, and one packaging sleeve is complete. Repeat the above steps to make multiple packaging sleeves for later use.

[0045] III. Application Scenarios

[0046] This bagging tool is primarily used in the packaging of powdered Chinese medicinal herbs. In modern Chinese medicinal herb production enterprises, the packaging workload for medicinal powder is substantial, with high requirements for both efficiency and quality. For example, large-scale Chinese medicinal herb processing plants need to package large quantities of medicinal powder daily; using this auxiliary bagging tool can significantly improve packaging efficiency and reduce labor costs. Simultaneously, because the bagging quality is improved, the space occupied by packaging bag folds is reduced, making the medicinal powder more convenient to store and transport, and preventing issues such as moisture absorption and spoilage caused by packaging problems.

[0047] IV. Implementation Results

[0048] Efficiency Improvement: Actual testing showed that before using this auxiliary bagging tool, it took an average of 60 minutes to bag 100 packages; after using it, the time to bag 100 packages was reduced to 35 minutes, increasing bagging efficiency by approximately 42%. This significantly accelerates the production speed of Chinese medicinal herb packaging and meets the needs of large-scale production by enterprises.

[0049] Improved Packaging Quality: After using this tool, the quality of stacked packaging bags was significantly improved, with fewer wrinkles. The three-layer packaging blended better, was flatter, and easier to stack and store. The reduced wrinkles avoided taking up packaging space, improved packaging space utilization, allowed each bag to hold more powder, and reduced packaging costs.

[0050] Smooth discharge: The flat packaging bag allows for smoother discharge of the medicinal powder, avoiding slow discharge speed and powder residue problems caused by wrinkles. In actual discharge, the medicinal powder can be poured out of the packaging bag quickly and completely, improving discharge efficiency, reducing powder waste, and further enhancing the overall production efficiency of Chinese medicinal material processing.

[0051] V. Other Advantages

[0052] Adjustability: The support and crossbar are connected by an adjustable structure, allowing the crossbar height to be adjusted to accommodate different packaging bag sizes. For example, when a company needs to package different specifications of pharmaceutical powder using different sized bags, the tool remains applicable by adjusting the crossbar height, improving its versatility and reducing the cost of repurchasing equipment when changing packaging bag sizes.

[0053] Easy to clean: The crossbar and support are made of smooth stainless steel tubing, preventing medicinal powder from adhering to them during use. After work, a simple wipe is all that's needed to keep the tools clean, meeting the stringent hygiene requirements of traditional Chinese medicine production.

[0054] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A bagging tool for packaging pulverized Chinese medicinal materials, characterized in that, It includes a base, a support, and a crossbar; the height of the support is greater than the length of the woven plastic bag and is suitable for worker operation; the length of the crossbar is slightly less than the width of the packaging bag, and the two sides of the crossbar are semi-circular and have a smooth surface; the crossbar and the support are made of smooth stainless steel tubing; the bottom of the base is equipped with rollers.

2. The auxiliary bagging tool for pulverizing and packaging Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket is 130cm high, the crossbar is 50cm long, and the radius of the semi-circular arc on both sides of the crossbar is 5cm.

3. The auxiliary bagging tool for pulverizing and packaging Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is formed by the intersection of equal-length steel pipes at 90-degree angles in both directions, with the support standing at the intersection of the cross.

4. The auxiliary bagging tool for pulverizing and packaging Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface smoothness of the crossbar and bracket meets the requirements of not damaging the packaging bag during the bagging process and facilitating cleaning.

5. The auxiliary bagging tool for pulverizing and packaging Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cross-shaped part of the base is fixed by welding or bolts to ensure a firm connection and prevent loosening during use.

6. The auxiliary bagging tool for pulverizing and packaging Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 5, characterized in that, The roller is equipped with a braking device.

7. The auxiliary bagging tool for pulverizing and packaging Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bracket and the crossbar are connected by an adjustable structure, allowing the height of the crossbar to be adjusted.

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