A traditional Chinese medicine cleaning device for traditional Chinese medicinal material production and processing

Abstract

The utility model provides a traditional chinese medicine cleaning device for traditional chinese medicinal material production and processing, including frame, its characterized in be: the frame is provided with rough wash pool, fine wash pool and rinsing pool side by side, the top of frame is provided with the walking trolley of transverse removal, be provided with lifting mechanism on the walking trolley, the lower end of lifting mechanism is connected with the cleaning basket for holding traditional chinese medicinal material, the bottom center of rough wash pool is provided with rotatable carousel, the bottom of fine wash pool is provided with aeration device, and the inside of fine wash pool's lateral wall is provided with ultrasonic generator, the inside top of rinsing pool is provided with spray device, the lifting mechanism is electric hoist, and the wire rope end is connected with the multiple connecting ropes that are evenly connected on the cleaning basket top end simultaneously, the utility model greatly reduces material transfer time and manual operation link, improves production efficiency significantly, reduces labor intensity, and is very suitable for the demand of large-scale production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Chinese medicinal material processing technology, specifically to a Chinese medicinal material cleaning device used in the production and processing of Chinese medicinal materials. Background Technology

[0002] After harvesting, Chinese medicinal herbs are often covered with mud, dust, insect eggs, microorganisms, and other impurities. Therefore, they must be effectively cleaned before proceeding with subsequent processes such as cutting, processing, or extraction to ensure the cleanliness, quality, and safety of the medicine. Cleaning is one of the key steps in the pretreatment of Chinese medicinal herbs, and its effectiveness directly affects the quality of the final product.

[0003] Currently, the cleaning of Chinese medicinal herbs is mostly done manually, with operators using brushes, baskets, and other tools to manually scrub and rinse them in water tanks. This method has significant drawbacks, including high labor intensity, low production efficiency, inconsistent cleaning quality, and susceptibility to human factors. Furthermore, prolonged water-based work does not meet the hygiene and health requirements of modern pharmaceutical production. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the problems existing in the background art, this utility model provides a Chinese herbal medicine cleaning device for the production and processing of Chinese herbal medicines, so as to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art, that the cleaning of Chinese herbal medicines is mostly done manually, which has significant disadvantages such as high labor intensity, low production efficiency, unstable cleaning quality and great influence from human factors.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0006] A traditional Chinese medicine cleaning device for the production and processing of Chinese medicinal materials includes a frame 1. The frame 1 is characterized by having a coarse washing tank 2, a fine washing tank 3, and a rinsing tank 4 arranged side-by-side. A laterally movable trolley 5 is positioned above the frame 1, and a lifting mechanism 6 is mounted on the trolley 5. The lower end of the lifting mechanism 6 is connected to a cleaning basket 7 for holding the Chinese medicinal materials. A rotatable turntable 8 is positioned at the center of the bottom of the coarse washing tank 2. An aeration device 9 is positioned at the bottom of the fine washing tank 3, and an ultrasonic generator 10 is positioned inside the side wall of the fine washing tank 3. A spray device 11 is positioned above the interior of the rinsing tank 4.

[0007] Preferably, the trolley 5 is mounted on a track 12 provided on the top of the frame 1 via wheels.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting mechanism 6 is an electric winch, and the end of its wire rope is simultaneously connected to multiple connecting ropes 13 that are evenly connected to the upper end of the washing basket 7.

[0009] Preferably, the lower part of the side wall of the coarse washing tank 2, fine washing tank 3, and rinsing tank 4 is provided with a drain outlet 14 equipped with a valve.

[0010] Preferably, the aeration device 9 is connected to an air pump 15 located outside the frame 1 via a pipe, and the aeration device 9 is a microporous aeration pipe or an aeration disc.

[0011] Preferably, the spraying device 11 is an annular pipe or parallel pipe with a plurality of nozzles 111 evenly distributed, and the spraying device 11 is connected to a clean water source through a pipe and a water pump 16.

[0012] Preferably, the washing basket 7 has a metal mesh structure or a porous structure, and its side walls and bottom are provided with filter holes that allow water to flow through but block the medicinal materials.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom edges of the coarse washing tank 2, fine washing tank 3 and rinsing tank 4 are provided with protrusions for supporting the placement of the washing basket 7, so that the bottom of the washing basket 7 avoids contact and compression between the turntable 8 and the aeration device 9 installed on the bottom of the tank.

[0014] Preferably, the inner walls of the coarse washing tank 2, the fine washing tank 3, and the rinsing tank 4 are all made of food-grade stainless steel.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. A highly efficient and continuous automated cleaning production line has been achieved. By setting up parallel coarse washing tank 2, fine washing tank 3, and rinsing tank 4, and combining them with a laterally movable trolley 5 and a lifting mechanism 6, the entire process of "coarse washing-fine washing-rinsing" of Chinese medicinal materials is automated, integrated, and continuous. This design integrates multiple previously scattered and intermittent processes into a single efficient production line, greatly reducing material transfer time and manual operation, significantly improving production efficiency, reducing labor intensity, and making it very suitable for large-scale production needs.

[0017] 2. The coarse washing tank 2 utilizes the powerful vortex generated by the rotation of the bottom turntable 8 to effectively and quickly flush and remove a large amount of mud, sand, and lumpy impurities adhering to the surface of the medicinal materials, creating favorable conditions for subsequent deep cleaning. The fine washing tank 3 combines the aeration device 9 and the ultrasonic generator 10 to form a synergistic cleaning mechanism of "air bath + ultrasonic waves". Countless fine bubbles generated by aeration tumble up and down in the water, gently rubbing and flushing the surface of the medicinal materials, removing impurities within the folds; while the cavitation effect of the ultrasonic waves can penetrate the surface gaps of the medicinal materials, powerfully breaking down and removing stubborn dirt, insect eggs, and microorganisms embedded inside. This physical synergy ensures extremely high cleanliness while avoiding the use of chemical cleaning agents, ensuring the natural quality of the medicinal materials and the safety of medication. The spray device 11 above the rinsing tank 4 can use clean water to perform a comprehensive and thorough final rinse of the medicinal materials after the first two processes, completely removing trace amounts of dirt and foam remaining on the surface of the medicinal materials, ensuring the final cleanliness of the finished product.

[0018] 3. The lifting mechanism 6 is connected to multiple connecting ropes 13 at the top of the washing basket 7 via the end of the steel wire rope. This multi-point balanced hoisting method can ensure that the washing basket 7 remains stable during lifting and moving, effectively preventing mechanical damage and breakage of the medicinal materials inside the basket due to tilting, collision or rolling. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0021] Figure 3 This is a top-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the ultrasonic generator. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the preferred embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art.

[0025] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a traditional Chinese medicine cleaning device for the production and processing of Chinese medicinal materials.

[0026] The frame 1 is welded from structural steel (such as square tubing or channel steel), providing stable support for the entire unit. On the upper plane of the frame 1, three identical tanks—a coarse washing tank 2, a fine washing tank 3, and a rinsing tank 4—are installed side-by-side. These three tanks together form a continuous cleaning production line. To ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and corrosion resistance, the inner walls of the coarse washing tank 2, fine washing tank 3, and rinsing tank 4 are all constructed from food-grade 304 stainless steel plates, and all welds are polished to prevent dirt residue.

[0027] The material transfer unit spans across the three washing pools and is responsible for automatically transferring the washing basket 7 between the three workstations.

[0028] Track 12 and Traveling Trolley 5: Two parallel tracks 12 are fixedly installed on the top of the frame 1, along the arrangement direction of the washing tank. The traveling trolley 5 is supported on the tracks 12 by its four wheels at the bottom. The traveling trolley 5 is driven by a servo motor or a three-phase asynchronous motor with a reducer through gear and rack or sprocket and chain transmission, thus enabling precise and smooth lateral movement along the tracks 12. The traveling trolley 5 and its drive mechanism are mature and conventional technologies in this field; they are the most classic and common structural form in material handling equipment such as bridge cranes and gantry cranes.

[0029] Lifting Mechanism 6 and Cleaning Basket 7: A lifting mechanism 6 is installed on the traveling trolley 5. In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 6 is an electric winch. The wire rope of the electric winch is equipped with a hook at its end. The cleaning basket 7 is used to hold the Chinese medicinal herbs to be cleaned. Its basket body is made of stainless steel mesh, and the mesh size is designed according to the size of the herbs to ensure smooth water flow without leakage. To achieve stable lifting, four lifting rings are symmetrically welded to the top of the cleaning basket 7. The hooks at the ends of the wire ropes simultaneously hook four flexible connecting ropes 13 of equal length (such as high-strength nylon ropes or stainless steel wire ropes). The lower ends of these four connecting ropes 13 are respectively connected to the four lifting rings. This "four-point balanced lifting" design effectively prevents the cleaning basket 7 from tilting or swaying during lifting and movement, greatly reducing mechanical damage to the herbs inside the basket caused by collisions and tumbling.

[0030] Specific structure of each cleaning tank

[0031] Coarse washing tank 2: Used for the initial removal of a large amount of mud, sand, and impurities from the surface of the medicinal materials. At the center of the bottom of the coarse washing tank 2, a turntable 8 is installed via a waterproof bearing seat. This turntable 8 is directly driven by a drive motor installed below the tank bottom. When the drive motor starts, the turntable 8 rotates at high speed, creating a strong vortex in the water, causing intense friction between the medicinal materials and the water flow, thus efficiently peeling off surface deposits. The drive motor driving the turntable 8 in this structure is a conventional technique; its structure is not shown in detail in the attached diagram.

[0032] Fine washing tank 3: Used for deep and thorough cleaning of medicinal materials. Its cleaning system consists of two working parts:

[0033] Aeration device 9: This device is a disc-type microporous aeration disc, evenly distributed at the bottom of the washing tank 3. It is connected to the air pump 15 located outside the frame 1 through a pressure-resistant pipe. The compressed air generated by the air pump 15 is released into a large number of fine bubbles through the microporous aeration disc. As the bubbles rise, they gently "air bath" the surface of the medicinal materials, which can remove impurities in the folds.

[0034] Ultrasonic generator 10: This generator (i.e., ultrasonic transducer) is encapsulated inside the side wall of the washing tank 3, with at least one set installed on each of the two opposing side walls. When the ultrasonic generator 10 is working, it generates a strong cavitation effect in the water, which can penetrate the surface gaps of the medicinal materials and powerfully break down and peel off the stubborn dirt, insect eggs and microorganisms embedded inside.

[0035] Rinsing tank 4: Used for the final rinsing of medicinal materials after the first two processes. A spray device 11 is installed above the interior of the rinsing tank 4. Multiple atomizing nozzles 111 are evenly distributed on it. A water pump 16 is connected to a clean water source. After the water pump 16 is started, clean water flows through the nozzles 111 to form an umbrella-shaped water curtain covering the entire washing basket 7, rinsing the medicinal materials thoroughly and completely removing any residual traces of dirt and foam.

[0036] Auxiliary and sewage systems

[0037] Each of the three washing tanks (2, 3, and 4) has a drain outlet 14 equipped with a ball valve on the lower side wall. Operators can periodically open the valves to collect and discharge the silt and wastewater deposited at the bottom of the tanks, facilitating maintenance and cleaning.

[0038] Work process:

[0039] During operation, operators set the cleaning time for each tank via an electronic control system (such as a PLC touchscreen control cabinet). First, the cleaning basket 7 filled with Chinese medicinal herbs is hoisted into the coarse washing tank 2, and the turntable 8 is activated to perform a timed vortex coarse wash. After the coarse wash, the traveling trolley 5 and the lifting mechanism 6 automatically operate, smoothly lifting, moving laterally, and lowering the cleaning basket 7 into the fine washing tank 3. Subsequently, the air pump 15 and the ultrasonic generator 10 are activated simultaneously to perform a timed coordinated fine wash. After the fine wash is completed, the material transfer unit operates again, transferring the cleaning basket 7 to the rinsing tank 4, and the water pump 16 is activated to perform a timed spray rinsing. After the entire process is completed, the cleaned medicinal herbs are hoisted with the cleaning basket 7 to the designated unloading point, completing the entire automated cleaning process.

[0040] In summary, the Chinese herbal medicine cleaning device provided in this specific embodiment, through its automated layout of three interconnected pools and combined with three targeted cleaning modes—vortex, air bath-ultrasonic synergy, and spray—successfully achieves efficient, deep, and low-damage cleaning of Chinese herbal medicines, fully meeting the stringent quality and efficiency requirements of the modern Chinese herbal medicine processing industry.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above preferred embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes can be made to it in form and detail without departing from the scope defined by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A traditional Chinese medicine cleaning device for the production and processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials, characterized in that: The system includes a frame (1), on which a coarse washing tank (2), a fine washing tank (3) and a rinsing tank (4) are arranged side by side. A trolley (5) that can move laterally is arranged above the frame (1). A lifting mechanism (6) is arranged on the trolley (5). A washing basket (7) for holding Chinese medicinal materials is connected to the lower end of the lifting mechanism (6). A rotating turntable (8) is arranged at the bottom center of the coarse washing tank (2). An aeration device (9) is arranged at the bottom of the fine washing tank (3). An ultrasonic generator (10) is arranged inside the side wall of the fine washing tank (3). A spray device (11) is arranged above the interior of the rinsing tank (4).

2. The herbal medicine cleaning device for the production and processing of Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trolley (5) is mounted on a track (12) set on top of the frame (1) by means of wheels.

3. A traditional Chinese medicine cleaning device for the production and processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (6) is an electric winch, and the end of its wire rope is simultaneously connected to multiple connecting ropes (13) that are evenly connected to the upper end of the washing basket (7).

4. A traditional Chinese medicine cleaning device for the production and processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower side wall of the coarse washing tank (2), fine washing tank (3), and rinsing tank (4) has a drain outlet (14) with a valve.

5. A traditional Chinese medicine cleaning device for the production and processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 3, characterized in that: The aeration device (9) is connected to an air pump (15) located outside the frame (1) via a pipe. The aeration device (9) is a microporous aeration pipe or an aeration disc.

6. A traditional Chinese medicine cleaning device for the production and processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 5, characterized in that: The spraying device (11) is an annular pipe or parallel pipe with multiple nozzles (111) evenly distributed. The spraying device (11) is connected to a clean water source through a pipe and a water pump (16).

7. A traditional Chinese medicine cleaning device for the production and processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The washing basket (7) has a metal mesh structure or a porous structure, and its side walls and bottom are provided with filter holes that allow water to flow through but block the medicinal materials.

8. A traditional Chinese medicine cleaning device for the production and processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom edges of the coarse washing tank (2), fine washing tank (3) and rinsing tank (4) are provided with protrusions for supporting the placement of the washing basket (7), so that the bottom of the washing basket (7) does not come into contact with the turntable (8) and aeration device (9) installed at the bottom of the tank.

9. A traditional Chinese medicine cleaning device for the production and processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the coarse washing tank (2), fine washing tank (3) and rinsing tank (4) are all made of food-grade stainless steel.

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