A cleaning device for planting and processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine cleaning, and one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cleaning device for planting, processing and processing of traditional Chinese medicine, which comprises a cleaning box and a swing box. The swing box is arranged in the cleaning box, a swing cleaning assembly is arranged between the cleaning box and the swing box, and a flushing cleaning assembly is arranged in the cleaning box. The swing cleaning assembly comprises a rotating seat which is rotatably connected to the side surface of the cleaning box by electric drive. The side end surface of the rotating seat is connected to the side surface of the swing box. The bottom of the swing box is in a semicircular structure, and the bottom and both sides of the swing box are provided with mesh holes. Through the above technical solution, the technical problems of the prior art, such as the fixed groove body or semi-closed structure of the existing equipment, the lack of flexibility in the design of feeding and discharging, and the complicated and inconvenient operation process, are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the technical field of cleaning Chinese medicinal materials, specifically to a cleaning device for the cultivation and processing of Chinese medicinal materials. Background Technology

[0002] In the processing of Chinese medicinal herbs, cleaning is a crucial preliminary step to remove surface mud, impurities, and pesticide residues. It directly affects the processing effect, efficacy retention, and subsequent processing efficiency. The practicality and convenience of cleaning equipment are essential for large-scale production. As the Chinese medicinal herb industry develops towards standardization and high efficiency, the shortcomings of traditional cleaning equipment have become increasingly apparent: existing equipment is mostly a fixed tank or semi-enclosed structure, lacks flexibility in feeding and discharging design, and has cumbersome and inconvenient operating procedures, severely restricting processing efficiency and practicality.

[0003] The drawbacks of traditional cleaning devices are particularly prominent in the feeding and discharging processes: during feeding, the medicinal herbs need to be manually transported in batches into the tank, which is labor-intensive and time-consuming; after cleaning, the materials need to be manually retrieved, dumped, or transferred with the help of simple tools, which is not only laborious to operate, but also easily causes the medicinal herbs to accumulate and be squeezed, resulting in damage to fragile herbs (such as leaves and flowers) and affecting quality; in batch processing scenarios, the feeding and discharging processes are not smooth, requiring frequent interruptions to the cleaning process, which significantly extends the processing cycle and reduces overall production efficiency; some equipment with strong enclosures has narrow inlet and outlet ports, which can easily lead to the accumulation of medicinal herbs, increasing the difficulty of cleaning and material waste.

[0004] Therefore, developing a cleaning device for the cultivation and processing of Chinese medicinal herbs that is convenient for feeding and discharging materials and requires little effort to operate has become an urgent need to solve the pain points of traditional equipment and optimize the processing flow. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, the embodiments of this disclosure provide a cleaning device for the processing of Chinese medicinal materials, which solves the technical problems that existing equipment is mostly fixed tank or semi-enclosed structure, lacks flexibility in feeding and discharging design, and has a cumbersome and inconvenient operation process.

[0006] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure provides a cleaning apparatus for processing and treating Chinese medicinal herbs, comprising: A cleaning tank and a swing box, wherein the swing box is disposed in the cleaning tank; A oscillating cleaning assembly is disposed between the cleaning tank and the oscillating tank; A flushing and cleaning assembly is disposed in the cleaning tank; The oscillating cleaning assembly includes a rotating seat, which is rotatably connected to the side surface of the cleaning tank by electric drive. The side end face of the rotating seat is connected to the side surface of the oscillating tank. The bottom of the oscillating tank has a semi-circular structure, and mesh holes are provided on the bottom and both sides of the oscillating tank.

[0007] As a further technical solution, the top of the swing box is inclined towards the center, and a semi-circular pipe is provided at the top of the swing box. A spiral auger connected by electric drive is horizontally arranged inside the semi-circular pipe.

[0008] As a further technical solution, a docking pipe is provided on the side surface of the swing box, one end of which is connected to the swing box and the semi-circular pipe, and an inlet / outlet pipe is rotatably connected to the top end of the swing box.

[0009] As a further technical solution, one end of the inlet / outlet pipe is rotatably connected to the docking pipe, the spiral auger extends into the docking pipe and the inlet / outlet pipe, and one end of the inlet / outlet pipe bends upward for transition.

[0010] As a further technical solution, an external gear is provided on the inlet and outlet pipes, and a drive gear that is electrically driven to rotate is provided on the top of the cleaning tank, and the drive gear meshes with the external gear.

[0011] As a further technical solution, rectangular pipes are provided at both ends of the top of the swing box, and spray holes are opened at both ends of the top of the swing box. The spray holes are connected to the inside of the rectangular pipes, and a water inlet pipe is provided at the top of the rectangular pipes.

[0012] According to another aspect, in at least one embodiment of the present invention, the flushing and cleaning assembly includes a horizontal pipe installed inside the cleaning tank, a plurality of flushing nozzles being provided on the side end face of the horizontal pipe, and a discharge pipe being provided at one bottom end of the cleaning tank, the discharge pipe being connected to the interior of the cleaning tank.

[0013] As a further technical solution, both the semi-circular pipe and the connecting pipe have drainage holes on their surfaces.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the embodiments disclosed herein are as follows: This disclosure solves the problems of cumbersome feeding and discharging and uneven cleaning in traditional equipment by using a swing-type cleaning component. The feeding and discharging pipes work in conjunction with a spiral auger to achieve automatic conveying of Chinese medicinal materials, eliminating the need for manual handling and retrieval, greatly reducing labor intensity. The meshing of the drive gear and the external gear can flexibly adjust the pipe angle to adapt to different feeding and discharging needs; the spiral auger extends into the inside of the pipe to prevent the Chinese medicinal materials from accumulating and clogging during the conveying process, ensuring a smooth flow.

[0015] The reciprocating oscillation of the swing box causes the Chinese medicinal herbs to tumble, ensuring that each herb makes full contact with the spray water. Combined with the friction between the herbs, this effectively removes surface impurities, resulting in a more thorough cleaning compared to a fixed tank. The inclined top structure guides the herbs to converge, while the semi-circular bottom structure and mesh design ensure the flow of cleaning solution and prevent herb leakage. The rectangular pipes and spray holes work together to evenly spray water, avoiding incomplete rinsing in certain areas. The drain holes allow for rapid drainage of water during discharge, reducing subsequent drying steps and ensuring the quality of the Chinese medicinal herbs. This system is suitable for cleaning delicate herbs such as leaves and flowers, preventing damage. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this disclosure will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and these drawings without any creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in one embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 This is an isometric drawing of the present disclosure; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present disclosure; Figure 4 This is another sectional view of the present disclosure; In the diagram: 1. Cleaning tank; 2. Swinging tank; 3. Swinging cleaning assembly; 3-1. Rotating seat; 3-2. Mesh; 3-3. Semi-circular pipe; 3-4. Spiral auger; 3-5. Connecting pipe; 3-6. Inlet and outlet pipes; 3-7. External gear; 3-8. Drive gear; 3-9. Rectangular pipe; 3-10. Spray hole; 3-11. Water inlet pipe; 4. Flushing and cleaning assembly; 4-1. Horizontal pipe; 4-2. Flushing nozzle; 4-3. Discharge pipe; 5. Drain hole. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.

[0019] To keep the drawings concise, each drawing only schematically shows the parts relevant to the disclosure; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."

[0020] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0022] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to 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 disclosure.

[0023] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] like Figures 1-4 As shown, it illustrates a cleaning apparatus for processing and treating Chinese medicinal herbs according to an embodiment of this disclosure, comprising: A cleaning tank 1 and a swing tank 2, wherein the swing tank 2 is disposed in the cleaning tank 1; A swing cleaning assembly 3 is disposed between the cleaning tank 1 and the swing tank 2; A flushing and cleaning assembly is disposed in the cleaning tank 1; The oscillating cleaning assembly 3 includes a rotating base 3-1, which is rotatably connected to the side surface of the cleaning tank 1 via electric drive. The side end face of the rotating base 3-1 is connected to the side surface of the oscillating tank 2. The bottom of the oscillating tank 2 has a semi-circular structure, and mesh holes 3-2 are provided on the bottom and both sides of the oscillating tank 2. The top of the oscillating tank 2 slopes towards the center. A semi-circular pipe 3-3 is provided at the top of the oscillating tank 2. A spiral auger 3-4 connected by electric drive is horizontally arranged inside the semi-circular pipe 3-3. A docking pipe 3-5 is provided on the side surface of the oscillating tank 2. One end of the docking pipe 3-5 is connected to the oscillating tank 2 and the semi-circular pipe 3-3. A rotatably fitted top end of the oscillating tank 2 is connected to... The inlet / outlet pipe 3-6 is rotatably connected to the docking pipe 3-5 at one end. The spiral auger 3-4 extends into the docking pipe 3-5 and the inlet / outlet pipe 3-6. One end of the inlet / outlet pipe 3-6 bends upward. An external gear 3-7 is provided on the inlet / outlet pipe 3-6. The top of the cleaning tank 1 is provided with a drive gear 3-8 that is driven by electricity to rotate. The drive gear 3-8 meshes with the external gear 3-7. Rectangular pipes 3-9 are provided at both ends of the top of the swing box 2. Spray holes 3-10 are opened at both ends of the top of the swing box 2. The spray holes 3-10 are connected to the inside of the rectangular pipes 3-9. A water inlet pipe 3-11 is provided at the top of the rectangular pipes 3-9.

[0025] In some examples, in order to achieve efficient and deep cleaning of Chinese medicinal materials and avoid the problem of insufficient cleanliness caused by the single rinsing and material accumulation in traditional cleaning, a swing cleaning component 3 was designed. This component includes a rotating seat 3-1 inside the side surface of the cleaning tank 1, which is horizontally rotatably connected by a bearing seat and driven by an external motor through a coupling. The side end face of the rotating seat 3-1 is rigidly fixed to the side surface of the swing tank 2 by bolts to form a swing drive base. The semi-circular structure at the bottom of the swing tank 2 is integrally formed with the tank body. The mesh 3-2 at the bottom and on both sides is evenly and densely distributed to ensure the flow of cleaning liquid and prevent the Chinese medicinal materials from leaking. The top slopes towards the center to guide the material to converge and avoid accumulation at the corners.

[0026] The semi-circular pipe 3-3 at the top of the swing box 2 is welded to the box body. The internal spiral auger 3-4 is horizontally rotated through the bearing seat and driven by an independent motor. The auger extends into the docking pipe 3-5 and the inlet and outlet pipes 3-6 to form a continuous material conveying link. The docking pipe 3-5 on the side surface of the swing box 2 is welded to the box body. One end is rotated and fitted with the inlet and outlet pipes 3-6 through a rotating sealing sleeve to ensure reliable sealing of material conveying during swing.

[0027] One end of the inlet / outlet pipe 3-6 is bent upwards and limited by a bracket. The external gear 3-7 of the pipe body meshes with the drive gear 3-8 driven by the drive motor at the top of the cleaning tank 1, realizing the linkage rotation of the inlet / outlet pipe 3-6 and the swing box 2, and avoiding pipe entanglement during material conveying. The rectangular pipes 3-9 at both ends of the top of the swing box 2 are fixed by brackets and connected to the top water inlet pipe 3-11. The spray hole 3-10 on the top of the box is precisely connected to the rectangular pipe 3-9. Water flows through the spray hole 3-10 and sprays in a fan shape onto the surface of the Chinese medicinal materials in the box. The rotating seat 3-1 drives the swing box 2 to swing back and forth, so that the Chinese medicinal materials and the box wall and materials generate friction to remove impurities. Combined with the spray, it achieves efficient cleaning. The spiral auger 3-4 simultaneously conveys the cleaned materials to the inlet / outlet pipe 3-6, achieving continuous cleaning and material conveying integration.

[0028] like Figures 1-4 As shown in the figure, the flushing and cleaning assembly proposed in this embodiment includes a horizontal pipe 4-1, which is installed inside the cleaning tank 1. A plurality of flushing nozzles 4-2 are provided on the side end face of the horizontal pipe 4-1. A discharge pipe 4-3 is provided at one bottom end of the cleaning tank 1, and the discharge pipe 4-3 is connected to the inside of the cleaning tank 1.

[0029] In some examples, in order to achieve efficient cleaning inside the cleaning tank 1 and avoid cross-contamination caused by residual medicine residue and dirt in the tank due to traditional cleaning, a flushing cleaning component is designed. This component includes a horizontal pipe 4-1 inside the cleaning tank 1 that is horizontally fixed by a bracket. The pipe is distributed along the length of the cleaning tank 1. Several flushing nozzles 4-2 on the side end face are evenly arranged and tilted towards the tank wall and bottom. The nozzles adopt a high-pressure atomization design, which can form a dense flushing water flow to cover the inner wall, bottom and outer side of the swing tank 2 and other areas prone to dirt accumulation.

[0030] The horizontal pipe 4-1 is connected to an external high-pressure water source through a branch pipe. A solenoid valve is installed on the pipe, which can be linked with the swing cleaning component 3 for control. It can automatically start flushing during cleaning intervals or after the batch is finished. The discharge pipe 4-3 at one end of the bottom of the cleaning tank 1 is connected to the tank body by welding through a flange. A filter screen and a check valve are installed in the pipe. The filter screen can intercept the dregs and impurities flushed down to prevent pipe blockage, and the check valve prevents sewage backflow.

[0031] During rinsing, high-pressure water is sprayed through nozzles to all areas inside the tank, flushing residual medicinal residue and dirt to the bottom, where it is discharged with the wastewater through the drain pipe 4-3. The filter screen can be disassembled and cleaned periodically to ensure smooth wastewater discharge. This component works in conjunction with the oscillating cleaning component 3. During oscillating cleaning, the drain pipe 4-3 simultaneously discharges cleaning wastewater, while during intervals, full-area rinsing is activated to thoroughly clean residue inside the tank, avoiding cross-contamination and providing a clean environment for cleaning Chinese medicinal herbs, thus improving the overall cleaning quality.

[0032] For example, such as Figure 3As shown, both the semi-circular pipe 3-3 and the connecting pipe 3-5 have drainage holes 5 on their surfaces.

[0033] In some examples, the drainage holes 5 on the surfaces of the semi-circular pipe 3-3 and the connecting pipe 3-5 are evenly distributed along the length of the pipe, with the hole diameter adapted to the particle size of the Chinese medicinal materials, preventing leakage while ensuring drainage efficiency. The drainage holes 5 are chamfered after being opened to prevent the edges from scratching the Chinese medicinal materials. Drainage holes are also provided at the bottom and sides of the pipe to ensure that the cleaning water adhering to the surface of the Chinese medicinal materials can drip down from all directions during transport by the auger 3-4, flowing through the mesh 3-2 into the cleaning tank 1 for recycling.

[0034] In actual use: The device is securely placed in the preset position using the support structure at the bottom of the cleaning tank 1. All connections are checked for looseness, the rotating seat 3-1 is tightly connected to the swing box 2, and the inlet / outlet pipe 3-6 and the docking pipe 3-5 rotate smoothly. The drive gear 3-8 is activated, meshing with the external gear 3-7 to adjust the inlet / outlet pipe 3-6 to the feeding angle. The medicinal herbs to be cleaned are then fed into the inlet / outlet pipe 3-6. The electric-driven auger 3-4 rotates, transporting the medicinal herbs through the docking pipe 3-5 and the semi-circular pipe 3-3 into the swing box 2. The herbs converge under the guidance of the inclined structure at the top of the swing box 2, preventing accumulation at the edges. Water is supplied to the rectangular pipe 3-9 through the water inlet pipe 3-11. The water flows through the spray holes 3-10 and is evenly sprayed onto the surface of the medicinal herbs in the swing box 2. Simultaneously, the electric motor of the rotating seat 3-1 is activated. Driven by the pump, the swing box 2 swings back and forth, causing the Chinese medicinal materials to tumble and rub inside. Surface mud and impurities fall into the cleaning box 1 through the mesh 3-2 at the bottom and sides with the water flow. The flushing and cleaning components are activated, and water in the horizontal pipe 4-1 is sprayed at high pressure through the flushing nozzle 4-2 to flush away impurities remaining on the outside of the swing box 2 and the inner wall of the cleaning box 1. Wastewater collects in the cleaning box 1 and is discharged through the bottom discharge pipe 4-3. After cleaning, the inlet and outlet pipes 3-6 are adjusted to the discharge angle, and the auger 3-4 rotates in the opposite direction, transporting the cleaned Chinese medicinal materials from the swing box 2 through the connecting pipe 3-5 and the inlet and outlet pipes 3-6 to the collection device. The semi-circular pipe 3-3 and the drain holes 5 on the surface of the connecting pipe 3-5 simultaneously drain the surface moisture of the Chinese medicinal materials. After cleaning, all driving components are turned off, and residual impurities inside the equipment are cleaned, completing one cleaning cycle.

[0035] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it. Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this disclosure, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for processing and treating Chinese medicinal herbs, characterized in that, include: A cleaning tank (1) and a swing box (2), wherein the swing box (2) is disposed in the cleaning tank (1); A swing cleaning assembly (3) is disposed between the cleaning tank (1) and the swing tank (2); A flushing and cleaning assembly (4) is disposed in the cleaning tank (1); The swing cleaning assembly (3) includes a rotating seat (3-1), which is electrically driven to rotate within the side surface of the cleaning tank (1). The side end face of the rotating seat (3-1) is connected to the side surface of the swing box (2). The bottom of the swing box (2) is a semi-circular structure, and mesh holes (3-2) are provided on the bottom and both sides of the swing box (2).

2. The cleaning device for processing and treating Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the swing box (2) slopes towards the center, and a semi-circular pipe (3-3) is provided at the top of the swing box (2). A spiral auger (3-4) connected by electric drive is horizontally arranged inside the semi-circular pipe (3-3).

3. The cleaning device for processing and treating Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side surface of the swing box (2) is provided with a docking pipe (3-5). One end of the docking pipe (3-5) is connected to the swing box (2) and the semi-circular pipe (3-3). The top end of the swing box (2) is rotatably connected to the inlet and outlet pipe (3-6).

4. The cleaning device for processing and treating Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the inlet / outlet pipe (3-6) is rotatably connected to the docking pipe (3-5), the spiral auger (3-4) extends into the docking pipe (3-5) and the inlet / outlet pipe (3-6), and one end of the inlet / outlet pipe (3-6) bends upward for transition.

5. A cleaning device for processing and treating Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 4, characterized in that, An external gear (3-7) is provided on the inlet and outlet pipes (3-6), and a drive gear (3-8) that is driven to rotate by electricity is provided on the top of the cleaning tank (1). The drive gear (3-8) meshes with the external gear (3-7).

6. A cleaning device for processing and treating Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 5, characterized in that, The swing box (2) has rectangular pipes (3-9) at both ends of its top, and spray holes (3-10) are opened at both ends of its top. The spray holes (3-10) are connected to the inside of the rectangular pipes (3-9). A water inlet pipe (3-11) is provided at the top of the rectangular pipes (3-9).

7. A cleaning device for processing and treating Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flushing and cleaning assembly (4) includes a horizontal pipe (4-1), which is installed inside the cleaning tank (1). Several flushing nozzles (4-2) are provided on the side end face of the horizontal pipe (4-1). A discharge pipe (4-3) is provided at one end of the bottom of the cleaning tank (1), and the discharge pipe (4-3) is connected to the inside of the cleaning tank (1).

8. A cleaning device for processing and treating Chinese medicinal herbs according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the semi-circular pipe (3-3) and the connecting pipe (3-5) have drainage holes (5) on their surfaces.

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