A continuous medicine dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521969846.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-13
AI Technical Summary
随着抓药工不断向外抓药，桶内的中药越来越少，抓药工的手需要伸向桶内更深的位置才能将中药取出，抓药工的体力消耗大
本实用新型在使用时，存药箱内的中药能够通过出药管进入接药筒内，抓药工每次抓药的位置是固定的，抓药工的体力消耗小，存药箱的顶部能够补充中药，抓药和补充中药能够同时进行，提高了抓药的效率。过滤组件能够实现接药筒内药渣的自净，无需人工反复清理接药筒的内部，大大提高了抓药的效率。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dispensing device technology, specifically to a continuous dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of modern Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the demand for TCM decoctions has been steadily increasing. However, different herbs require different precautions when decocting, and the process is relatively time-consuming. Decoction services have become an important component of modern TCM services. The core task of a decoction center is to achieve efficient and precise dispensing and decoction of TCM herbs, a process encompassing multiple steps such as dispensing, weighing, packaging, and decocting. Dispensing the herbs, as the starting point of the decoction process, is crucial to the efficiency and accuracy of the entire process.
[0003] In existing technology, a type of traditional Chinese medicine is typically stored in a bucket, and the herbalist at the decoction center scoops the medicine out of this bucket. As the herbalist continues to scoop out the medicine, the amount of medicine in the bucket decreases, requiring the herbalist to reach deeper into the bucket to retrieve the remaining medicine, resulting in significant physical exertion. Furthermore, existing medicine-filling buckets use a single location for both scooping out and replenishing the medicine, meaning that scooping and replenishing cannot be done simultaneously; only one person can scoop medicine from one bucket at a time. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a continuous dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine. The traditional Chinese medicine in the storage box can enter the receiving cylinder through the dispensing pipe. The position of the dispensing worker is fixed each time, the physical exertion of the dispensing worker is small, and two dispensing workers can simultaneously dispense the same traditional Chinese medicine at both ends. The top of the storage box can be replenished with traditional Chinese medicine, and dispensing and replenishing traditional Chinese medicine can be carried out at the same time.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a continuous dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine, comprising: a medicine storage box, the top surface of which is open, and a dispensing pipe provided on the bottom surface of which; a receiving cylinder, located below the medicine storage box, wherein the bottom of the dispensing pipe extends into the interior of the receiving cylinder and there is a gap between the dispensing pipe and the inner bottom surface of the receiving cylinder; the receiving cylinder is horizontally arranged and both ends are open; there are two dispensing pipes and a gap exists between the two dispensing pipes.
[0006] Preferably, the medicine storage box has an observation window on its side wall, and guide ramps are provided at the bottom of both ends of the medicine storage box. A guide plate is fixedly provided on the inner bottom surface of the medicine storage box between the two medicine dispensing tubes. The guide plate has an inverted V-shaped structure.
[0007] Preferably, the assembly further includes a drug-pushing component, which comprises: two drug-pushing plates, both disposed inside the receiving cylinder and located between the two dispensing pipes, the drug-pushing plates being slidable along the inner wall of the receiving cylinder, and a drug-pushing block being provided at the bottom of the two drug-pushing plates on opposite sides; and a positioning component, disposed between the two drug-pushing plates, both of which are connected to the output end of the positioning component, the positioning component being used to drive the drug-pushing plates to move horizontally.
[0008] Preferably, the length of the pusher block is greater than the diameter of the dispensing tube, the top surface of the pusher block is an arc-shaped surface, the top of the pusher block is lower than the bottom of the dispensing tube, and the bottom of the dispensing tube is provided with a cutting bevel, which is located on the side away from the pusher plate.
[0009] Preferably, the adjusting assembly includes: a spring, the two ends of which are fixedly connected to the two pusher plates respectively; a force-applying component, the force-applying component including a convex plate, the top of which is fixedly connected to the first end of the first rotating shaft, the second end of the first rotating shaft being rotatably connected to the inner top surface of the receiving cylinder, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the first end of the second rotating shaft, the second end of which passes through the bottom surface of the receiving cylinder and is fixedly connected to a knob, and the middle part of the second rotating shaft being rotatably connected to the receiving cylinder.
[0010] Preferably, the force-applying component has an internal air supply channel, the outer surface of the convex plate has a first through hole, the outer surface of the knob has a second through hole, and a limiting plate is provided between the two pusher plates and the force-applying component. The limiting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cylinder.
[0011] Preferably, arc-shaped deflector blocks are provided on the inner bottom surfaces of both ends of the receiving tube, and the thickness of the arc-shaped deflector blocks on the side closer to the receiving tube is less than the thickness on the side farther away from the receiving tube.
[0012] Preferably, it further includes two filter components, which are respectively disposed at the bottom of both ends of the receiving cylinder. Each filter component includes: a filter screen, which is fixedly disposed on the bottom surface of the receiving cylinder and located between the pusher plate and the arc-shaped deflector block; and a waste box, which is disposed below the filter screen and detachably connected to the receiving cylinder, with the top surface of the waste box being open.
[0013] The beneficial effects of using this utility model are: In use, the Chinese medicine in the storage box enters the receiving cylinder through the dispensing pipe. The dispensing worker's position for dispensing medicine is fixed each time, reducing physical exertion. The top of the storage box can be replenished with Chinese medicine, allowing dispensing and replenishment to be done simultaneously, thus improving dispensing efficiency. The filtration component enables self-cleaning of dregs in the receiving cylinder, eliminating the need for repeated manual cleaning of the cylinder's interior and significantly improving dispensing efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention when it is not in use; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a front sectional view of the present invention in use; Figure 5 This is an isometric sectional view of the medicine storage box and medicine dispensing pipe in this utility model; Figure 6 This is an isometric sectional view of the medicine receiving cartridge in this utility model; Figure 7 This is an isometric view of the drug delivery component in this utility model; Figure 8 This is an isometric view of the medicine-pushing plate, medicine-pushing block, and spring in this utility model; Figure 9 This is an isometric view of the force-applying component in this utility model; Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 11 An isometric view of this utility model after the filter assembly is installed at the bottom of the medicine receiving cartridge; Figure 12 The top sectional view of this utility model after the filter assembly is installed at the bottom of the medicine receiving cartridge.
[0015] The reference numerals in the figures include: 1-Medicine storage box, 11-Observation window, 12-Guide slope, 13-Guide plate, 2-Medicine outlet pipe, 21-Cutting slope, 3-Medicine receiving cylinder, 31-Limiting plate, 32-Arc-shaped medicine blocking block, 4-Medicine pushing assembly, 41-Medicine pushing plate, 42-Medicine pushing block, 43-Adjusting assembly, 431-Spring, 432-Force application component, 4321-Protruding plate, 43211-First through hole, 4322-First rotating shaft, 4323-Second rotating shaft, 4324-Knob, 43241-Second through hole, 4325-Air supply channel, 5-Filter assembly, 51-Filter screen, 52-Waste box. Detailed Implementation
[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this technical solution clearer, the following detailed description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, further illustrates this technical solution. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this technical solution.
[0017] Please see Figure 1-12 This utility model provides a technical solution: a continuous dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine, including a medicine storage box 1, a dispensing pipe 2, and a receiving cylinder 3. The top surface of the medicine storage box 1 is open, and the medicine storage box 1 and the receiving cylinder 3 are connected through the dispensing pipe 2. In use, traditional Chinese medicine can be added or replenished from the top of the medicine storage box 1. Due to gravity, the traditional Chinese medicine in the medicine storage box 1 flows through the dispensing pipe 2 into the receiving cylinder 3, achieving continuous dispensing. As more and more traditional Chinese medicine accumulates in the receiving cylinder 3, it gradually overflows the bottom of the dispensing pipe 2, burying the bottom of the pipe. At this point, the flow of traditional Chinese medicine in the dispensing pipe 2 stops, achieving automatic dispensing cessation. When the dispensing worker removes the traditional Chinese medicine from the receiving cylinder 3, the bottom of the dispensing pipe 2 is exposed, and the traditional Chinese medicine in the dispensing pipe 2 will continue to flow out automatically. There is a gap between the bottom of the dispensing pipe 2 and the inner bottom surface of the receiving cylinder 3, so the traditional Chinese medicine flowing from the dispensing pipe 2 can diffuse to the end of the receiving cylinder 3. The herbalist can grab the Chinese medicine from the end of the medicine receiving tube 3. The position where the herbalist grabs the medicine is fixed each time, so the herbalist's physical exertion is low. Since the top of the medicine storage box 1 is used to add or replenish the Chinese medicine, and the medicine receiving tube 3 is used to grab the medicine, grabbing and replenishing the Chinese medicine can be done at the same time, which improves the efficiency of grabbing medicine.
[0018] Example 1
[0019] Please see Figure 1-4 The receiving cylinder 3 is horizontally positioned with open ends, and has two dispensing pipes 2. In this embodiment, the Chinese medicine in the storage box 1 can simultaneously enter the receiving cylinder 3 through the two dispensing pipes 2, and gather at both ends of the receiving cylinder 3. Therefore, two medicine dispensers can stand at opposite ends of the receiving cylinder 3 to dispense medicine simultaneously, further improving the efficiency of dispensing medicine. Since there are many types of Chinese medicine, the storage box 1 can hold one type of Chinese medicine. By placing multiple storage boxes 1 side by side, the outer walls of several storage boxes 1 are in close contact, allowing the medicine dispenser to quickly dispense multiple types of Chinese medicine simply by moving laterally.
[0020] Please see Figure 1-5The medicine storage box 1 has an observation window 11 on its side wall. As the Chinese medicine in the medicine storage box 1 is continuously fed into the medicine receiving tube 3, the dispensing worker can clearly see the remaining amount of Chinese medicine in the medicine storage box 1 through the observation window 11, making it easier for the dispensing worker to judge when to replenish the Chinese medicine. Both ends of the medicine storage box 1 have guide ramps 12 at their bottom. A guide plate 13 is fixedly installed on the inner bottom surface of the medicine storage box 1 between the two medicine dispensing tubes 2. The guide plate 13 has an inverted V-shaped structure. The Chinese medicine in the medicine storage box 1 will contact the surfaces of the guide ramps 12 and the guide plate 13, and quickly slide down along the surfaces of the guide ramps 12 and the guide plate 13 into the medicine dispensing tube 2.
[0021] Example 2
[0022] Based on Example 1, please refer to Figure 1-4 The present invention also includes a medicine pushing component 4, which can push the Chinese medicine in the medicine receiving tube 3 to the end of the medicine receiving tube 3, so that the medicine handler does not need to put his hand deep into the medicine receiving tube 3.
[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 and Figure 7 The medicine pushing assembly 4 includes two medicine pushing plates 41, two medicine pushing blocks 42, and an adjusting assembly 43. The two medicine pushing plates 41 are positioned between the two medicine dispensing pipes 2. Medicine pushing blocks 42 are located at the bottom of the two medicine pushing plates 41 on opposite sides. The adjusting assembly 43 is positioned between the two medicine pushing plates 41. Both medicine pushing plates 41 can be connected to the output end of the adjusting assembly 43. The adjusting assembly 43 can drive either medicine pushing plate 41 to slide along the inner wall of the medicine receiving cylinder 3, causing the medicine pushing plate 41 to move the medicine pushing blocks 42 below the medicine dispensing pipe 2. Both medicine pushing plates 41 act as a barrier, preventing the medicine from moving between them. The medicine pushing blocks 42 push the medicine below the medicine dispensing pipe 2 towards the end opening of the medicine receiving cylinder 3, facilitating the medicine handling process.
[0024] Please see Figure 4-5 and Figure 7-8 The length of the pusher block 42 is greater than the diameter of the dispensing tube 2, so the pusher block 42 can push all the Chinese medicine below the dispensing tube 2 towards the end opening of the receiving tube 3. The top of the pusher block 42 is lower than the bottom of the dispensing tube 2, so the pusher block 42 and the bottom of the dispensing tube 2 will not interfere with each other. The bottom of the dispensing tube 2 is provided with a cutting bevel 21. When the pusher block 42 moves directly below the dispensing tube 2, there is a sufficient gap between the pusher block 42 and the cutting bevel 21, so the Chinese medicine in the dispensing tube 2 can flow smoothly to the top of the pusher block 42. The top surface of the pusher block 42 is an arc surface, so the Chinese medicine falling to the top of the pusher block 42 can quickly slide down to the inner bottom surface of the receiving tube 3.
[0025] Please see Figure 2-4 and Figure 7-10The adjustment component 43 includes several springs 431 and a force-applying element 432. The two medicine-pushing plates 41 are connected by several springs 431. The force-applying element 432 includes a convex plate 4321, a first rotating shaft 4322, a second rotating shaft 4323, and a knob 4324. When the medicine dispenser does not need to dispense medicine, the convex plate 4321 is not in contact with either of the two medicine-pushing plates 41, and all the springs 431 are in a shortened state. When a medicine dispenser needs to dispense medicine, the dispenser holds the knob 4324 with one hand and then turns the knob 4324, which drives the second rotating shaft 4323, the convex plate 4321, and the first rotating shaft 4322 to rotate together, so that the convex plate 4321 abuts against the medicine-pushing plate 41 closest to the dispenser. As knob 4324 continues to rotate, convex plate 4321 pushes pusher plate 41 to move, causing pusher plate 41 to move pusher block 42, pushing the Chinese medicine in receiving cylinder 3 towards the operator, who then uses their other hand to grasp the medicine. When pusher plate 41 moves, spring 431 is stretched, storing elastic potential energy. When the operator turns knob 4324, causing convex plate 4321 to reset, spring 431 releases its elastic potential energy and shortens, causing pusher plate 41 to automatically reset.
[0026] Please see Figure 4-6 and Figure 7-10 Each of the two pusher plates 41 and the force-applying component 432 is provided with a limiting plate 31. When the protruding plate 4321 pushes one of the pusher plates 41 to move, the limiting plate 31 can apply a reaction force to the other pusher plate 41, preventing the spring 431 from pulling the other pusher plate 41 to move, ensuring that the spring 431 can be stretched smoothly. Since a medicine dispenser can only stand on one side of the medicine receiving cylinder 3, when turning the knob 4324, the knob 4324 needs to rotate back and forth within 180°, ensuring that the protruding plate 4321 does not contact the pusher plate 41 on the side away from itself. When another medicine dispenser stands on the other side to dispense medicine, it is only necessary to turn the knob 4324 so that the protruding plate 4321 abuts against the pusher plate 41 on the other side.
[0027] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 9-10The interiors of the convex plate 4321, the second rotating shaft 4323, and the knob 4324 are all cavities, which together form the air delivery channel 4325. The outer surface of the convex plate 4321 has a first through hole 43211, and the outer surface of the knob 4324 has a second through hole 43241. When the dispensing operator rotates the knob 4324, the space between the two pusher plates 41 gradually increases. During this process, air from outside the receiving cylinder 3 can first enter the air delivery channel 4325 through the second through hole 43241, and then enter the space between the two pusher plates 41 through the first through hole 43211, ensuring that the air pressure between the two pusher plates 41 is balanced with the air pressure outside the receiving cylinder 3. When the spring 431 releases its elastic potential energy and shortens, causing the pusher plate 41 to automatically reset, excess air between the two pusher plates 41 will enter the air delivery channel 4325 through the first through hole 43211, and then be discharged to the outside of the receiving cylinder 3 through the second through hole 43241. Therefore, atmospheric pressure will not hinder the pusher plate 41, and the pusher plate 41 can move smoothly, allowing the medicine handler to move the pusher plate 41 without much effort.
[0028] Please see Figure 2-4 and Figure 6 Both ends of the receiving tube 3 have arc-shaped medicine-blocking blocks 32 on their inner bottom surfaces. When the medicine-pushing block 42 pushes the medicine below the dispensing tube 2 towards the end opening of the receiving tube 3, the arc-shaped medicine-blocking block 32 acts as a barrier, preventing the medicine from falling out of the end opening of the receiving tube 3. The thickness of the arc-shaped medicine-blocking block 32 on the side closer to the receiving tube 3 is less than the thickness on the side farther from the receiving tube 3, and the top of the arc-shaped medicine-blocking block 32 is a sloping surface. Therefore, when the medicine handler grabs the medicine outward, the arc-shaped medicine-blocking block 32 will not collide with the medicine handler's hand, and the medicine handler can quickly grab the medicine from the top of the arc-shaped medicine-blocking block 32.
[0029] Example 3
[0030] Please see Figure 1-3 , Figure 6 and Figure 11-12The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 2 is that the bottom of the receiving cylinder 3 is provided with two filter components 5, each including a filter screen 51 and a waste box 52. When the Chinese medicine enters the receiving cylinder 3 through the dispensing pipe 2, it falls onto the filter screen 51. At this time, most of the dregs and dust carried by the Chinese medicine will pass through the filter screen 51 and fall into the waste box 52 for collection. Because the pushing plate 41 and the pushing block 42 can push the Chinese medicine in the receiving cylinder 3 towards the arc-shaped blocking block 32, during the movement of the Chinese medicine, it will slide along the top surface of the filter screen 51. The remaining dregs and dust carried by the Chinese medicine will pass through the filter screen 51 and fall into the waste box 52 for collection. When the waste in the waste box 52 accumulates, the dispensing worker can remove the waste box 52, empty it, and then reinstall it at the bottom of the receiving cylinder 3. When in use, the filter component 5 can achieve self-cleaning of the medicine residue inside the medicine receiving cylinder 3, eliminating the need for repeated manual cleaning of the inside of the medicine receiving cylinder 3 and greatly improving the efficiency of medicine dispensing.
[0031] The above content is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, many changes can be made in the specific implementation and application scope based on the ideas of this technical content. As long as these changes do not depart from the concept of this utility model, they all fall within the protection scope of this patent.
Claims
1. A continuous dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine, characterized in that, include: A medicine storage box, wherein the top surface of the medicine storage box is open and the bottom surface of the medicine storage box is provided with a medicine dispensing pipe; A receiving tube is located below the medicine storage box. The bottom of the dispensing tube extends into the interior of the receiving tube and there is a gap between it and the inner bottom surface of the receiving tube. The receiving tube is horizontally arranged and both ends are open. There are two dispensing tubes and there is a gap between the two dispensing tubes.
2. The continuous dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The medicine storage box has an observation window on its side wall, and guide ramps are provided at the bottom of both ends of the medicine storage box. A guide plate is fixedly installed on the inner bottom surface of the medicine storage box between the two medicine dispensing tubes. The guide plate has an inverted V-shaped structure.
3. The continuous dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a drug delivery component, which includes: Two pusher plates are both located inside the receiving cylinder and between the two dispensing pipes. The pusher plates can slide along the inner wall of the receiving cylinder. Pusher blocks are provided at the bottom of the two pusher plates on opposite sides. An adjustment component is disposed between the two pusher plates, both of which can be connected to the output end of the adjustment component. The adjustment component is used to drive the pusher plates to move horizontally.
4. The continuous dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The length of the pusher block is greater than the diameter of the dispensing tube. The top surface of the pusher block is arc-shaped. The top of the pusher block is lower than the bottom of the dispensing tube. The bottom of the dispensing tube is provided with a cutting bevel, which is located on the side away from the pusher plate.
5. The continuous dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adjustment component includes: A spring, the two ends of which are respectively fixedly connected to the two pusher plates; The force-applying component includes a convex plate, the top of which is fixedly connected to the first end of a first rotating shaft, the second end of which is rotatably connected to the inner top surface of the receiving tube, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the first end of a second rotating shaft, the second end of which passes through the bottom surface of the receiving tube and is fixedly connected to a knob, and the middle part of which is rotatably connected to the receiving tube.
6. The continuous dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The force-applying component has an internal air supply channel, the outer surface of the convex plate has a first through hole, the outer surface of the knob has a second through hole, and a limiting plate is provided between the two medicine-pushing plates and the force-applying component. The limiting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the medicine-receiving cylinder.
7. The continuous dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both ends of the receiving tube are provided with arc-shaped drug-blocking blocks on their inner bottom surfaces. The thickness of the arc-shaped drug-blocking block on the side closer to the receiving tube is less than the thickness on the side farther away from the receiving tube.
8. The continuous dispensing device for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes two filter assemblies, which are respectively disposed at the bottom of both ends of the receiving cylinder. Each filter assembly includes: A filter screen is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the medicine receiving cylinder and located between the medicine pushing plate and the arc-shaped medicine blocking block; A waste box is located below the filter screen and is detachably connected to the medicine receiving cylinder. The top surface of the waste box is open.