Traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece constant temperature fermentation kettle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a traditional chinese medicine decoction piece constant temperature fermentation kettle relates to traditional chinese medicine processing equipment technical field, realizes the solid state fermentation of traditional chinese medicine decoction piece in the fermentation kettle, and controller opens a plurality of heating tube heating, and simultaneously starts a plurality of temperature sensors real -time monitoring, when the temperature difference in the fermentation kettle is too big, and sensor triggers the alarm and reminds staff, can individually regulate and control each heating tube to balance different area temperature, and heats, and controller starts the air -blower, and the wind is to the air pipe through the delivery pipe, and is discharged from a plurality of air -outlet, promotes the hot air circulation, and simultaneously opens the servo motor drive pivot and drives the mixed paddle rotation, makes traditional chinese medicine decoction piece heat even, and the mixed paddle is close to the air pipe end through the bolt and installs the scraper, and when rotating, and filter screen contact, and push away the decoction piece that blocks the air -outlet, and keep ventilation, and this scheme realizes real -time temperature control, and adjusts the stratified temperature with pertinence, and ensures the whole balance in the kettle, and reaches the purpose that decoction piece even heat fermentation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing equipment, and in particular to a constant temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces. Background Technology

[0002] Fermentation of medicinal slices is one of the important processes in the processing of traditional Chinese medicine. Through microbial fermentation, the chemical composition of the medicinal slices can be changed, thereby enhancing efficacy, reducing toxic side effects, or generating new pharmacological activities.

[0003] A Chinese patent number CN218666083U describes a constant-temperature fermentation kettle for Chinese medicinal herbs. This kettle can quickly and evenly stir the Chinese medicinal herbs inside, allowing for rapid mixing and fermentation, thereby improving the production efficiency of Chinese medicinal herbs.

[0004] Existing fermentation equipment for Chinese herbal medicines has low temperature control precision and relies heavily on single-zone heating and single-point temperature measurement, which can easily lead to excessive temperature differences between the top and bottom of the vessel, resulting in inconsistent fermentation levels in different areas. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a constant-temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, which solves the problems mentioned in the background.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a constant temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, including a fermentation kettle, a sealing cover connected to the top of the fermentation kettle by screws, a servo motor fixedly connected to the top of the sealing cover, and a rotating shaft extending into the fermentation kettle connected to the output end of the servo motor, a mixing paddle symmetrically fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft, a partition plate provided inside the fermentation kettle, and a sandwich layer formed between the outer wall of the partition plate and the inner wall of the fermentation kettle, a first heating pipe, a second heating pipe and a third heating pipe spirally designed and wound around the outer wall of the partition plate, and the first heating pipe, the second heating pipe and the third heating pipe are arranged sequentially from bottom to top, a number of temperature sensors are fixedly fixedly connected in a ring at equal intervals on the outer wall of the partition plate, a spirally designed air duct is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the partition plate, a number of air outlets are opened at equal intervals on the inner wall of the air duct, a blower is installed on the side of the fermentation kettle, and the output end of the blower is connected to the input end of the air duct through a conveying pipe.

[0007] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the fermentation kettle, and an electromagnetic valve is installed in the discharge port.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a filter screen is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the air vent, and a scraper is detachably connected to the end of the servo motor away from the rotating shaft, and the scraper is in contact with the filter screen.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a slot is provided at one end of the scraper near the mixing paddle, and the slot engages with the mixing paddle.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the side wall of the card slot and the side wall of the mixing paddle are provided with corresponding screw holes, and bolts are connected to the internal threads of the screw holes.

[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, an alarm is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fermentation vessel, and the alarm is electrically connected to the temperature sensor.

[0012] As a further technical solution of this utility model, both the servo motor and the scraper are made of silicone material.

[0013] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a controller for controlling a blower, a temperature sensor, an alarm, a solenoid valve, and a servo motor is fixedly connected to the fermentation vessel.

[0014] This utility model provides a constant temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, which has the following advantages compared with the prior art: This design relates to a constant-temperature fermentation vessel for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction pieces. TCM decoction pieces are placed inside the vessel for solid-state fermentation. A controller activates the first, second, and third heating elements to heat the TCM decoction pieces and initiate fermentation. Simultaneously, multiple temperature sensors are activated to monitor the temperature inside the fermentation vessel in real time. When a significant temperature difference is detected, the temperature sensors transmit a signal to an alarm, alerting staff to make timely adjustments. Individual control of the first, second, and third heating elements allows for temperature adjustment in different areas, thus regulating the temperature difference within the fermentation vessel and ensuring uniform heating and fermentation of the TCM decoction pieces. Furthermore, during the heating process, [the following text is incomplete and requires further context: "…and through…"] The controller turns on the blower, which transmits air through the delivery pipe into the duct, and then discharges it from multiple evenly distributed air vents, thus circulating the hot air inside the fermentation vessel. At the same time, the servo motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate the mixing paddle, mixing the Chinese herbal medicine pieces to ensure even heating. A scraper is bolted to one end of the mixing paddle near the duct. As the mixing paddle rotates, the scraper rotates and contacts the filter screen, clearing away the Chinese herbal medicine pieces blocking the air vents and maintaining smooth airflow. This technical solution enables real-time monitoring of the temperature inside the fermentation vessel, allowing for targeted adjustment of the temperature in different layers within the fermentation vessel to achieve overall temperature balance and uniform heating of the Chinese herbal medicine pieces. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 An isometric view of a constant-temperature fermentation vessel for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a constant-temperature fermentation vessel for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces. Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the installation of multiple heating tubes in a constant-temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces; Figure 4A schematic diagram of the mixing paddle installation structure of a constant-temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly structure of a constant-temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Fermentation vessel; 2. Servo motor; 3. Conveying pipe; 4. Sealing cover; 5. Controller; 6. First heating element; 7. Second heating element; 8. Third heating element; 9. Baffle plate; 10. Temperature sensor; 11. Rotating shaft; 12. Mixing paddle; 13. Jacket; 14. Air duct; 15. Air outlet; 16. Filter screen; 17. Scraper; 18. Bolt; 19. Slot; 20. Screw hole. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution for a constant temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces: it includes a fermentation kettle 1, a sealing cover 4 connected to the top of the fermentation kettle 1 by screws, a servo motor 2 fixedly connected to the top of the sealing cover 4, and a rotating shaft 11 extending into the fermentation kettle 1 connected to the output end of the servo motor 2. A mixing paddle 12 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft 11. A partition 9 is provided inside the fermentation kettle 1, and a sandwich 13 is formed between the outer wall of the partition 9 and the inner wall of the fermentation kettle 1. A first heating pipe 6, a second heating pipe 7 and a third heating pipe 8 spirally designed and wound around the outer wall of the partition 9 are installed in the sandwich 13. The first heating pipe 6, the second heating pipe 7 and the third heating pipe 8 are arranged sequentially from bottom to top. Multiple sets of temperature sensors 10 are fixedly connected in a ring at equal intervals on the outer wall of the partition 9. A spirally designed air duct 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the partition 9. Multiple air outlets 15 are opened at equal intervals on the inner wall of the air duct 14. A blower is installed on the side of the fermentation kettle 1, and the output end of the blower is connected to the input end of the air duct 14 through a conveying pipe 3. Please see Figure 1 and Figure 5 The fermentation vessel 1 has a discharge port at the bottom, and a solenoid valve is installed in the discharge port. An alarm is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fermentation vessel 1, and the alarm is electrically connected to the temperature sensor 10. The servo motor 2 and the scraper 17 are both made of silicone. A controller 5 that controls the blower, temperature sensor 10, alarm, solenoid valve and servo motor 2 is fixedly connected to the fermentation vessel 1.

[0019] Please see Figure 5A filter screen 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the air vent 15. A scraper 17 is detachably connected to the end of the servo motor 2 away from the rotating shaft 11, and the scraper 17 contacts the filter screen 16. A slot 19 is opened at the end of the scraper 17 near the mixing paddle 12, and the slot 19 engages with the mixing paddle 12. Corresponding screw holes 20 are opened on the side wall of the slot 19 and the side wall of the mixing paddle 12. A bolt 18 is connected to the internal thread of the screw hole 20.

[0020] The working principle of this invention is as follows: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) slices are placed in a fermentation vessel 1 for solid-state fermentation. At this time, the controller 5 activates the first heating element 6, the second heating element 7, and the third heating element 8 to heat the TCM slices and induce fermentation. Simultaneously, multiple temperature sensors 10 are activated to monitor the temperature inside the fermentation vessel 1 in real time. When a significant temperature difference is detected within the fermentation vessel 1, the temperature sensors 10 transmit a signal to an alarm, alerting the operator to make timely adjustments. The individual control of the first heating element 6, the second heating element 7, and the third heating element 8 allows for temperature adjustment in different areas, thereby regulating the temperature difference within the fermentation vessel 1 and ensuring uniform heating and fermentation of the TCM slices. During the heating process, the controller 5 activates a blower, transmitting air through the conveying pipe 3 to the air duct 14, and then exhausting it from multiple evenly distributed air outlets 15, thus circulating the hot air within the fermentation vessel 1. Simultaneously, a servo motor is activated... Motor 2 drives shaft 11 to rotate mixing paddle 12, mixing the Chinese herbal medicine slices to ensure uniform heating. A scraper 17 is mounted on the end of mixing paddle 12 near air duct 14 via bolt 18. As mixing paddle 12 rotates, the scraper 17 rotates and contacts filter screen 16, clearing the Chinese herbal medicine slices blocking air vent 15 and ensuring smooth airflow. Both mixing paddle 12 and scraper 17 are made of silicone, preventing damage to the assembly during rotation. After fermentation of the Chinese herbal medicine slices, a solenoid valve can be opened to discharge the slices from the discharge port. If the mixing paddle 12 wears down due to long-term friction with filter screen 16, bolt 18 can be removed to pull it out and replace it. This technical solution enables real-time monitoring of the temperature inside fermentation vessel 1, allowing for targeted temperature adjustment of different layers within fermentation vessel 1, ensuring overall temperature uniformity and even heating of the Chinese herbal medicine slices.

[0021] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described or explained in this utility model are implemented according to conventional methods in the art, unless otherwise specified or limited.

Claims

1. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece constant-temperature fermentation kettle, comprising a fermentation kettle (1), characterized in that, The top of the fermentation vessel (1) is connected to a sealing cover (4) by screws. A servo motor (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the sealing cover (4), and the output end of the servo motor (2) is connected to a rotating shaft (11) extending into the fermentation vessel (1). A mixing paddle (12) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft (11). A partition (9) is provided inside the fermentation vessel (1), and a sandwich layer (13) is formed between the outer wall of the partition (9) and the inner wall of the fermentation vessel (1). A first heating tube with a spiral design wound around the outer wall of the partition (9) is installed in the sandwich layer (13). 6) The second heating tube (7) and the third heating tube (8) are arranged from bottom to top in sequence. Multiple temperature sensors (10) are fixedly connected in a ring at equal intervals on the outer wall of the partition (9). A spiral-designed air duct (14) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the partition (9). Multiple air outlets (15) are opened at equal intervals on the inner wall of the air duct (14). A blower is installed on the side of the fermentation kettle (1), and the output end of the blower is connected to the input end of the air duct (14) through the conveying pipe (3).

2. The constant temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fermentation vessel (1) has a discharge port at the bottom, and a solenoid valve is installed in the discharge port.

3. The constant-temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that, A filter screen (16) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the air vent (15), and a scraper (17) is detachably connected to one end of the servo motor (2) away from the rotating shaft (11), and the scraper (17) is in contact with the filter screen (16).

4. The constant-temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 3, characterized in that, The scraper (17) has a slot (19) at one end near the mixing blade (12), and the slot (19) engages with the mixing blade (12).

5. The constant-temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sidewall of the slot (19) and the sidewall of the mixing paddle (12) are provided with corresponding screw holes (20), and bolts (18) are threaded into the screw holes (20).

6. The constant-temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that, An alarm is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fermentation vessel (1), and the alarm is electrically connected to the temperature sensor (10).

7. The constant-temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the servo motor (2) and the scraper (17) are made of silicone.

8. The constant-temperature fermentation kettle for traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fermentation vessel (1) is fixedly connected to a controller (5) that controls the blower, temperature sensor (10), alarm, solenoid valve and servo motor (2).

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