Rotating arm adjustable traditional Chinese medicine concentrator

Abstract

The utility model relates to traditional chinese medicine processing technical field, and disclose a kind of traditional chinese medicine concentrator of adjustable rotating arm, solve the problem of mixer blocking operation space in existing equipment.It includes cabinet, control host, concentration bucket, gas guide frame and concentration arm.The concentration arm is core improvement component, and the mounting seat of upper portion is driven horizontally to rotate on the flange motor of mounting frame, and the linear guide rail on mounting seat drives driving motor and mixer to realize lifting.The utility model realizes two key functions:one is mixer can be accurately lifted, to adapt to different liquid level depth;Two, when needing to put medicine or take medicine, whole stirring assembly can be horizontally rotated, make mixer completely remove from above concentration bucket, and let out unobstructed operation space.The utility model structure design is ingenious, and degree of automation is high, without manual disassembly and assembly mixer, greatly simplify operation process, improve the production efficiency and convenience of traditional chinese medicine concentration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, and in particular to a rotary adjustable traditional Chinese medicine concentrator. Background Technology

[0002] In the preparation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), concentration is a crucial step, aiming to remove some of the solvent from the medicinal liquid through heating and evaporation, thereby increasing the concentration of the medicine. Currently, commonly used TCM concentration machines typically include a cabinet, a concentration tank, and a stirrer fixedly installed inside or above the tank. The stirrer is directly driven by a motor and is used to agitate the medicinal liquid during concentration to prevent localized overheating and coking, ensuring the quality of the concentration.

[0003] However, the aforementioned existing technology has significant drawbacks. Since the agitator and its drive mechanism are typically fixedly installed directly above the concentration tank, they create a physical obstruction in space. This causes considerable inconvenience for operators when adding medicinal materials to the concentration tank, observing the liquid level, and removing the residue or finished product after concentration. To smoothly complete the adding and removing of medicine, workers often need to manually disassemble the agitator and then reassemble it after the operation is complete. This disassembly and reassembly process is not only cumbersome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, significantly reducing production efficiency, but frequent disassembly and reassembly can also damage the agitator or its sealing structure, affecting the equipment's lifespan and stability.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need in this field for a new type of Chinese medicine concentrator that can effectively solve the above problems, allowing the stirrer to be easily moved away to make room for operation. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a rotary adjustable Chinese medicine concentrator, which can solve the problems of inconvenience in dispensing, removing and cleaning Chinese medicine concentrators caused by the fixed position of the agitator in the existing Chinese medicine concentrator, which requires frequent manual disassembly and assembly of the agitator, making the operation cumbersome and affecting production efficiency.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a rotary adjustable Chinese medicine concentrator is provided, including a cabinet. A control host is fixedly installed on the front of the cabinet. A circular opening is provided on the upper surface of the cabinet for placing a concentration tank. A gas guide frame located behind the concentration tank is fixedly connected to the top of the cabinet for accelerating steam diffusion. A concentration arm and a base for supporting the concentration tank are fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the cabinet.

[0007] The core improvement of this utility model lies in the thickening arm. The thickening arm includes a mounting frame, on which a flange motor is fixedly mounted. The output end of the flange motor faces upward and is connected to a mounting base via a drive flange. A linear guide rail is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting base, and a support plate is mounted on the slider of the linear guide rail via a limiting member. A drive motor is fixedly mounted on the top of one end of the support plate, and the drive motor is connected to a stirrer extending into the thickening tank via a coupling.

[0008] Furthermore, a maintenance opening is provided on the right side of the cabinet, and a maintenance door is hinged to the inside of the maintenance opening. Casters are fixedly installed at the bottom of the cabinet.

[0009] Furthermore, the air guide frame includes a fixed frame, on which multiple air guide fans are fixedly installed at equal intervals.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting bracket includes a support plate and a shelf. The bottom end of the support plate is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the cabinet, and the top end of the support plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the shelf. The flange motor is fixedly mounted on the shelf.

[0011] Furthermore, the base includes a bracket, the upper surface of which has a placement opening, and a fixed outer shell is placed inside the placement opening. The fixed outer shell is fitted onto the outside of the bottom of the concentration tank.

[0012] The significant advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. The stirring position can be precisely adjusted up and down: By controlling the operation of the linear guide rail, the drive motor and the stirrer as a whole can be driven to make stable lifting and lowering movements, thereby precisely adjusting the depth of the stirrer in the concentration tank to adapt to different liquid levels and process requirements, and ensuring uniform concentration effect.

[0014] 2. The stirrer can be rotated radially and moved away, making operation extremely convenient: By starting the flange motor, the entire linear guide rail, tray, and stirrer assembly can be driven to rotate horizontally. When it is necessary to add or remove medicine, the stirrer can be rotated away from directly above the concentration tank, providing unobstructed operating space for the operator and completely avoiding the stirrer obstructing manual operation.

[0015] 3. Saves time and effort, and improves production efficiency: Compared with traditional concentration equipment that requires manual disassembly of the agitator, this utility model realizes the mechanization and automation of agitator relocation, which greatly simplifies the operation process, reduces labor intensity, shortens production auxiliary time, and thus effectively improves overall production efficiency.

[0016] 4. Stable structure and high reliability: The concentrator arm uses linear guide rails for lifting and smooth movement; it rotates via a flange motor, which has strong load-bearing capacity and accurate positioning, ensuring the reliability and durability of the equipment under long-term repetitive operation.

[0017] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this utility model, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Other features of this utility model will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a rotary adjustable Chinese medicine concentrator according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the concentrator arm of a rotary adjustable Chinese medicine concentrator according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the base of a rotary adjustable Chinese medicine concentrator according to this utility model.

[0022] Figure 1-3 middle:

[0023] 1-Cabinet, 2-Control unit, 3-Concentrator tank, 4-Moving wheels, 5-Air guide frame, 6-Concentrator arm, 7-Base support;

[0024] 50 - Fixed bracket, 51 - Air guide fan;

[0025] 60-Mounting bracket, 61-Flange motor, 62-Drive flange, 63-Mounting base, 64-Linear guide rail, 65-Limiting component, 66-Panel, 67-Drive motor, 68-Coupling, 69-Agitator;

[0026] 600 - Support plate, 601 - Sheet plate;

[0027] 70 - Bracket, 71 - Fixed housing. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0029] See Figure 1 The present invention provides a rotary adjustable Chinese medicine concentrator, which mainly includes a cabinet 1, a control host 2, a concentrator tank 3, an air guide frame 5, a concentrator arm 6, and a base 7.

[0030] The control unit 2 is fixedly installed on the front of the cabinet 1 to control the operation of the entire equipment. A circular opening is provided on the upper surface of the cabinet 1, and the concentration tank 3 is placed in the opening. A maintenance port is provided on the right side of the cabinet 1, and a maintenance door is hinged thereto for easy internal maintenance. Casters 4 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cabinet 1 for easy movement of the equipment.

[0031] The air guide frame 5 is fixed to the top of the cabinet 1 by a fixing bracket 50 and is located at the rear of the concentration tank 3. Multiple air guide fans 51 are equidistantly installed on the fixing bracket 50 to guide the hot and humid steam generated during the concentration process to the rear in a timely manner, improving the operating environment at the front. Preferably, a flow guide hood can be provided on the side of the fixing bracket 50 facing the concentration tank 3 to concentrate and guide the airflow more effectively.

[0032] The base 7 is fixed to the inner bottom wall of the cabinet 1, located directly below the concentration tank 3. It includes a bracket 70, and a fixing shell 71 is placed in the placement opening on the upper surface of the bracket 70. The fixing shell 71 is fitted onto the outer side of the bottom of the concentration tank 3, serving to position and stabilize the concentration tank 3. Preferably, an elastic cushioning pad, such as a rubber pad, is adhered to the inner side wall of the fixing shell 71 to prevent the concentration tank 3 from having a hard impact with the base 7.

[0033] like Figure 2As shown, the concentrator arm 6 is fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the cabinet 1. Its mounting bracket 60 includes a support plate 600 and a shelf 601. The bottom end of the support plate 600 is fixed to the cabinet 1, and the top end is fixed to the shelf 601. A flange motor 61 is fixedly installed on the shelf 601. The output end of the flange motor 61 faces upward and a drive flange 62 is fixedly installed thereon. A mounting base 63 is fixedly installed on the top of the drive flange 62. A linear guide rail 64 is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting base 63. A limit member 65 is fixedly installed on the outside of the slider. A support plate 66 is fixedly installed on the outside of the limit member 65. A drive motor 67 is fixedly installed on the top of the end of the support plate 66 away from the limit member 65. A coupling 68, which is driven and connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 67, is also fixedly installed on the top of the support plate 66. An agitator 69 is installed at the bottom of the coupling 68. Preferably, for easy cleaning and replacement of different types of agitators, the coupling 68 and the agitator 69 can be connected by a quick-release structure.

[0034] This invention successfully separates the "mixing station" from the "operation / maintenance station" in space through a two-dimensional motion mode of "lifting + rotation". It is not merely a component that performs mixing actions, but rather an intelligent, mobile working unit, representing a fundamental difference and significant advancement from existing technologies, and fundamentally resolving the contradiction between operating space and mixing function. Its core advantages are reflected in the following aspects:

[0035] 1. It achieves separate two-dimensional motion, maximizing the operating space.

[0036] The concentrator arm 6 creatively integrates vertical linear motion (achieved by linear guide rail 64) with horizontal rotational motion (achieved by flange motor 61). These two movements are independent yet can be sequentially coordinated. This gives the agitator 69 the ability to "rise first, then rotate open." When operation is needed, the agitator can be completely moved out of the area directly above the concentrator tank 3, providing a completely unobstructed and open operating space. Operators can easily and safely perform operations such as feeding, observation, sampling, and removing the concentrator tank, completely eliminating the original operating methods of "cramming in" or "manual disassembly and assembly."

[0037] 2. Improved equipment functionality and process adaptability.

[0038] The immersion depth of the stirrer 69 can be precisely and smoothly adjusted via the linear guide rail 64. The stirring depth can be adjusted in real time according to the initial volume of the solution and changes in the liquid level during concentration, ensuring effective stirring at both high and low levels, avoiding vortices or bottom sedimentation, guaranteeing concentration quality and efficiency, and adapting to different working conditions. When cleaning or changing to concentration tanks 3 of different sizes, the raising and lowering of the stirrer 69 can be precisely controlled to avoid collisions, enhancing adaptability and enabling refined operation.

[0039] 3. The structure is stable and reliable, and the motion accuracy is high.

[0040] The limiting component 65 is used as the lifting guide mechanism. Its high rigidity and low coefficient of friction ensure the stability and stability of heavy components such as the pallet 66 and drive motor 67 during the lifting process, preventing any swaying. Meanwhile, a flange motor 61 is used as the rotary drive. Its compact structure and high output torque reliably support and drive the entire cantilever assembly for accurate rotational positioning. High-precision motion control prevents the agitator 69 from swaying significantly during lifting and rotation, protecting the equipment from impacts and ensuring that the agitator 69 accurately returns to the center of the concentration tank 3 each time, avoiding interference with the tank wall and greatly improving the durability and reliability of the equipment.

[0041] The actual operation process is as follows:

[0042] Normal operation (stirring state): The main control unit 2 starts the flange motor 61, rotating it to the working position, at which point the stirrer 69 is directly above the concentration tank 3. Then, the linear guide rail 64 is activated, causing the slider to lower the tray 66 and stirrer 69 to the predetermined stirring depth within the concentration tank. Finally, the drive motor 67 is started, driving the stirrer 69 to rotate via the coupling 68, thus stirring and concentrating the traditional Chinese medicine. During this process, the exhaust fan 51 is activated to accelerate steam discharge.

[0043] Drug Dispensing / Removal / Cleaning Status: After concentration is complete, the control unit 2 first stops the drive motor 67, then controls the linear guide rail 64 to lift the agitator 69 from the concentration tank to its highest point. Finally, the flange motor 61 is started, driving the entire stirring assembly (including the linear guide rail 64, support plate 66, drive motor 67, coupling 68, and agitator 69) to rotate horizontally by a certain angle (e.g., 90° or 180°), completely removing the agitator 69 from the area directly above the concentration tank 3. At this point, the operator can perform drug dispensing, removal, or cleaning of the concentration tank without any obstruction.

[0044] All of the electrical devices mentioned above are connected by wires, and the models of the electrical devices are all commonly used models in this field.

[0045] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A rotary adjustable Chinese medicine concentrator, comprising a cabinet (1), characterized in that: The front of the cabinet (1) is fixedly installed with a control host (2), and the upper surface of the cabinet (1) is provided with a circular opening for placing the concentration tank (3). The top of the cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with an air guide frame (5) located behind the concentration tank (3), and the inner bottom wall of the cabinet (1) is fixedly installed with a concentration arm (6) and a bottom support (7). The concentrator arm (6) includes a mounting frame (60), on which a flange motor (61) is fixedly mounted. A drive flange (62) is fixedly mounted on the top of the flange motor (61). A mounting base (63) is fixedly mounted on the top of the drive flange (62). A linear guide rail (64) is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting base (63). A limiter (65) is fixedly mounted on the outside of the slider of the linear guide rail (64). A support plate (66) is fixedly mounted on the outside of the limiter (65). A drive motor (67) and a coupling (68) are fixedly mounted on the support plate (66). The drive motor (67) is drivenly connected to the coupling (68). A stirrer (69) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the coupling (68).

2. The adjustable rotating arm herb concentrator according to claim 1, characterized in that, A maintenance opening is provided on the right side of the cabinet (1), and a maintenance door is hinged to the inside of the maintenance opening. A caster wheel (4) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cabinet (1).

3. The adjustable rotating arm herb concentrator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air guide frame (5) includes a fixed frame (50), on which multiple air guide fans (51) are fixedly installed at equal intervals.

4. The adjustable rotating arm herb concentrator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (60) includes a support plate (600) and a shelf (601). The bottom end of the support plate (600) is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the cabinet (1), and the top end of the support plate (600) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the shelf (601). The flange motor (61) is fixedly installed on the shelf (601).

5. The adjustable rotating arm herb concentrator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (7) includes a bracket (70), the upper surface of which has a placement opening, and a fixed outer shell (71) is placed inside the placement opening. The fixed outer shell (71) is fitted onto the outside of the bottom of the concentration tank (3).

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