Traditional Chinese medicine grading and cleaning equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a traditional chinese medicinal material grading cleaning equipment relates to medicinal material processing technical field, the utility model discloses a cleaning tank, the cleaning tank is rectangular, the inside wall between cleaning tank is spaced apart rotation connection with mounting rod through sealing bearing, the middle part of mounting rod is provided with drive roll, the one side outer wall of cleaning tank is installed with drive motor, the output shaft of drive motor is connected with mounting rod, and the output direction of two drive motors is identical, net cylinder is movably embedded between two drive rolls, and traditional chinese medicinal material is filled in the inside of net cylinder, and the both ends of net cylinder are open structure and are connected with the cover of cylinder threadedly. The utility model discloses through the partition that the direction of perpendicular drive roll in cleaning tank, constructs multiple independent cleaning area, and each area corresponds the multiple cavity parallel processing structure of one net cylinder, and this design makes different grade medicinal materials to be able to synchronous cleaning in the same equipment, and need not batch shutdown operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of medicinal material processing equipment, specifically to a grading and cleaning equipment for Chinese medicinal materials. Background Technology

[0002] In the processing of Chinese medicinal materials, cleaning is a key pretreatment step, and the materials need to be graded and cleaned according to their specifications (such as size, thickness, etc.).

[0003] Traditional Chinese medicinal herb cleaning often employs drum-type cleaning equipment, where the rotating drum tumbles the herbs, combined with spraying or soaking for cleaning. However, existing drum-type cleaning equipment typically only has one cleaning chamber. During grading cleaning, pre-graded medicinal herbs must be introduced into the chamber in batches. After each batch is cleaned, the machine must be stopped immediately, and the herbs removed and transferred to other containers before the next batch can be cleaned. This cumbersome process results in low cleaning efficiency. Furthermore, a large amount of moisture adheres to the surface of the cleaned herbs. Due to the lack of an effective dehydration pretreatment structure, water easily drips during transfer, causing on-site contamination. The large amount of residual moisture also increases energy consumption and time in subsequent drying processes, hindering overall processing efficiency and potentially affecting the quality of the herbs due to prolonged moisture retention. Therefore, we propose a grading and cleaning equipment for Chinese medicinal herbs to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A grading and cleaning device for Chinese medicinal materials, comprising:

[0006] A cleaning tank, the cleaning tank being rectangular, with mounting rods rotatably connected between the inner sidewalls of the cleaning tank via sealed bearings, a drive roller being provided in the middle of the mounting rods, and a drive motor being installed on one outer side wall of the cleaning tank, the output shaft of the drive motor being connected to the mounting rods, and the output directions of the two drive motors being consistent;

[0007] A mesh cylinder is movably embedded between the two drive rollers, and Chinese medicinal materials are filled inside the mesh cylinder. The two ends of the mesh cylinder are open and threaded with cylinder caps.

[0008] A spray assembly is positioned directly above the cleaning tank, and the spray assembly is used to spray the mesh cylinder.

[0009] Furthermore, the spray assembly includes support plates fixed to the top of both sides of the cleaning tank, with a fixed pipe embedded between the upper sides of the support plates. The fixed pipe faces the mesh cylinder, and nozzles are installed at equal intervals at the bottom center of the fixed pipe. One side of the fixed pipe is connected to a water inlet pipe, and the end of the water inlet pipe away from the fixed pipe is connected to a high-pressure water source. A throttling valve is installed on the body of the water inlet pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, a partition plate is fixed at equal intervals along the direction of the vertical drive roller on the upper side wall of the cleaning tank, and water passage holes are evenly distributed on the surface of the partition plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the surface of the drive roller is covered with a rubber sleeve, and the surface of the rubber sleeve is textured with anti-slip texture.

[0012] Furthermore, a U-shaped plate is detachably installed in the middle of the inner wall of the cleaning tank, below the drive roller, and a nylon brush is installed in the middle of the U-shaped plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the inner wall of the cleaning tank is fixedly provided with a slot, and the two ends of the U-shaped plate are slidably embedded in the inside of the slot.

[0014] Furthermore, a rinsing pipe is connected to one side of the cleaning tank, and a drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the other side of the cleaning tank.

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

[0016] 1. This utility model constructs multiple independent cleaning areas through partition plates perpendicular to the direction of the drive roller in the cleaning tank. Each area corresponds to a multi-cavity parallel processing structure of a mesh cylinder. This design allows different grades of medicinal materials to be cleaned synchronously in the same equipment without the need for batch shutdown operations. At the same time, the cleaning and dehydration functions are integrated. During the cleaning stage, the rotation achieves the tumbling and spraying of medicinal materials in coordination. During the dehydration stage, the rotation eliminates the separate dehydrator step in traditional equipment, shortens the production process, and generates centrifugal force to quickly remove moisture from the surface of the medicinal materials. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 Schematic diagram of cross-section along the middle AA direction;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 2 Schematic diagram of cross-section along the BB direction.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1. Cleaning tank; 101. Rinsing pipe; 102. Drain pipe; 2. Mounting rod; 3. Drive roller; 4. Drive motor; 5. Net cylinder; 501. Cylinder cover; 6. Spray assembly; 601. Support plate; 602. Fixing pipe; 603. Spray head; 604. Water inlet pipe; 7. Divider plate; 8. C-shaped plate; 9. Nylon brush; 10. Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] This application provides a grading and cleaning device for Chinese medicinal herbs, mainly to solve the problem that existing drum-type cleaning equipment typically only has one cleaning chamber. During grading and cleaning, pre-graded Chinese medicinal herbs must be introduced into the chamber in batches. After each batch of herbs is cleaned, the machine must be stopped immediately, and the herbs removed and transferred to other containers before the next batch can be cleaned. This cumbersome process leads to low cleaning efficiency. The following technical solution is provided, which will be discussed in conjunction with... Figures 1-4 Please provide a detailed explanation:

[0024] A grading and cleaning device for Chinese medicinal materials, comprising:

[0025] The cleaning tank 1 is rectangular. The inner sidewalls of the cleaning tank 1 are rotatably connected by a sealing bearing. A drive roller 3 is set in the middle of the installation rod 2. A drive motor 4 is installed on one outer side of the cleaning tank 1. The output shaft of the drive motor 4 is connected to the installation rod 2, and the output directions of the two drive motors 4 are the same. A partition plate 7 is fixed at equal intervals along the direction perpendicular to the drive roller 3 on the upper sidewall of the inner sidewall of the cleaning tank 1. Water passage holes are evenly distributed on the surface of the partition plate 7.

[0026] The mesh cylinder 5 is movably embedded between two drive rollers 3. Chinese medicinal materials are filled inside the mesh cylinder 5. Both ends of the mesh cylinder 5 are open and threadedly connected with cylinder caps 501.

[0027] The spray assembly 6 is located directly above the cleaning tank 1. The spray assembly 6 is used to spray the mesh cylinder 5. The spray assembly 6 includes a support plate 601 fixed to the top of both sides of the cleaning tank 1. A fixed pipe 602 is fixedly embedded between the upper sides of the support plate 601. The fixed pipe 602 faces the mesh cylinder 5. Spray nozzles 603 are installed at equal intervals in the middle of the bottom of the fixed pipe 602. A water inlet pipe 604 is connected to one side of the fixed pipe 602. The end of the water inlet pipe 604 away from the fixed pipe 602 is connected to a high-pressure water source. A throttling valve is installed on the pipe body of the water inlet pipe 604.

[0028] Workflow Description

[0029] The first step is the sorting and preparation of medicinal materials: After pre-grading the medicinal materials according to their specifications (size, thickness, etc.), open the threaded caps 501 at both ends of the mesh cylinder 5, and fill the individual mesh cylinders 5 with different grades of medicinal materials. The filling amount should be controlled at 60%-70% of the volume of the mesh cylinder 5 to ensure that the medicinal materials have sufficient space to roll during rotation and avoid excessive compression that could cause damage. After filling, tighten the caps 501. Move the mesh cylinders 5 containing the medicinal materials one by one between the two sets of drive rollers 3, ensuring that the axis of the mesh cylinder 5 is parallel to the axis of the drive roller 3. Connect the water inlet pipe 604 to the high-pressure water source, and open the throttle valve to pre-fill the washing tank 1 with a small amount of clean water.

[0030] The second step, the graded cleaning stage: The drive motor 4 is started, which drives the drive roller 3 to rotate in the same direction via the mounting rod 2. The drive roller 3 then drives the mesh cylinder 5 to rotate synchronously. The throttling valve of the water inlet pipe 604 is opened, and the fixed pipe 602 of the spray assembly 6 sprays the mesh cylinder 5 with high pressure through the evenly spaced nozzles 603. During the cleaning process, the partition plate 7 divides the cleaning tank 1 into multiple independent areas, enabling simultaneous cleaning of different grades of medicinal materials. The spray wastewater is collected at the bottom of the cleaning tank 1 through the water passage holes on the partition plate 7.

[0031] The third step is the dehydration stage: After the washing time reaches the preset time, close the throttle valve to stop the spraying. Keep the drive motor 4 running, and use the centrifugal force generated by the high-speed rotation of the mesh cylinder 5 to make the water attached to the surface of the medicinal materials fly out through the mesh until there are no obvious water droplets falling from the surface of the medicinal materials.

[0032] Step 4, Discharge and Cleaning Stage: Turn off the drive motor 4, remove the mesh cylinder 5 from between the drive rollers 3, open the cylinder cover 501 and pour out the cleaned and dehydrated medicinal materials.

[0033] The device constructs multiple independent cleaning zones through partition plates 7 perpendicular to the drive roller 3 within the cleaning tank 1. Each zone corresponds to a multi-cavity parallel processing structure of a mesh cylinder 5. This design allows different grades of medicinal materials to be cleaned simultaneously in the same equipment without the need for batch shutdowns. At the same time, the cleaning and dehydration functions are integrated. During the cleaning stage, rotation enables the medicinal materials to tumble and spray in coordination. During the dehydration stage, rotation eliminates the separate dehydrator step in traditional equipment, shortens the production process, and generates centrifugal force to quickly remove moisture from the surface of the medicinal materials.

[0034] like Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the surface of the drive roller 3 is fitted with a rubber sleeve, and the surface of the rubber sleeve has anti-slip texture. More specifically, the rubber sleeve with anti-slip texture on the surface of the drive roller 3 can increase the friction with the outer wall of the mesh cylinder 5, avoid the slippage problem of traditional metal rollers, ensure that the mesh cylinder 5 and the drive roller 3 rotate synchronously and in the same direction, and improve the uniformity of cleaning the medicinal materials. At the same time, the rubber material has a cushioning effect, which can reduce the wear when the mesh cylinder 5 contacts the drive roller 3, reduce the risk of equipment failure, and, together with the threaded sealing structure of the mesh cylinder 5, further ensure the stability and efficiency of the cleaning process.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a U-shaped plate 8 is detachably installed in the middle of the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1, below the drive roller 3. A nylon brush 9 is installed in the middle of the U-shaped plate 8. A slot 10 is fixed in the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1. The two ends of the U-shaped plate 8 are slidably embedded in the slot 10. More specifically, this design allows the brush to fit into contact with the bottom of the mesh cylinder 5, forming mechanical friction when rotating. Combined with spraying, it achieves double cleaning. The sliding structure of the slot 10 facilitates the quick disassembly and assembly of the U-shaped plate 8, allows for the replacement of the brush material as needed, and facilitates deep cleaning of the brush, avoiding cross-contamination caused by impurities and improving the convenience of equipment maintenance and the cleanliness of cleaning.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, a flushing pipe 101 is connected to one side of the cleaning tank 1, and a drain pipe 102 is connected to the bottom of the other side of the cleaning tank 1. More specifically, the flushing pipe 101 is connected to one side of the cleaning tank 1, and the drain pipe 102 is connected to the bottom of the other side, forming a closed loop for wastewater treatment. During cleaning, wastewater carrying impurities enters the bottom of the tank through the water passages of the partition plate 7, and the drain pipe 102 can directly discharge the wastewater. When cleaning the equipment, clean water is flushed into the flushing pipe 101 to rinse the inner wall of the tank and the brush, and impurities are discharged from the drain pipe 102 with the water flow.

[0037] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A grading and cleaning device for Chinese medicinal materials, characterized in that, comprises: a cleaning tank (1), which is rectangular in shape, wherein mounting rods (2) are connected between the inner side walls of the cleaning tank (1) at intervals in a rotating manner via sealed bearings; a driving roller (3) is arranged at the middle part of each mounting rod (2); a driving motor (4) is mounted on the outer wall of one side of the cleaning tank (1), the output shaft of the driving motor (4) is connected with the corresponding mounting rod (2), and the output directions of the two driving motors (4) are consistent; a mesh cylinder (5), movably embedded between the two driving rollers (3), wherein traditional Chinese medicinal materials are filled inside the mesh cylinder (5), both ends of the mesh cylinder (5) are of an open structure and are in threaded connection with cylinder covers (501); a spray assembly (6), arranged directly above the cleaning tank (1), wherein the spray assembly (6) is used for spraying the mesh cylinder (5).

2. The Chinese medicinal herb grading and cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spray assembly (6) comprises support plates (601) fixedly arranged at the tops of two sides of the cleaning tank (1), a fixed pipe (602) is fixedly embedded between the upper sides of the support plates (601), the fixed pipe (602) faces the mesh cylinder (5) directly, spray nozzles (603) are mounted at equal intervals in the middle of the bottom of the fixed pipe (602), one side of the fixed pipe (602) is communicated with a water inlet pipe (604), one end of the water inlet pipe (604) far away from the fixed pipe (602) is externally connected to a high-pressure water source, and a throttle valve is mounted on the pipe body of the water inlet pipe (604).

3. The Chinese medicinal herb grading and cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Partition plates (7) are fixedly arranged at equal intervals above the inner side walls of the cleaning tank (1) in the direction perpendicular to the driving rollers (3), and water passing holes are uniformly distributed on the surfaces of the partition plates (7).

4. The Chinese medicinal herb grading and cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rubber sleeve is sleeved on the surface of each driving roller (3), and anti-slip patterns are formed on the surface of the rubber sleeve.

5. The Chinese medicinal herb grading and cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A U-shaped plate (8) is detachably arranged on the inner side walls of the cleaning tank (1) at the middle part below the driving rollers (3), and a nylon brush (9) is arranged at the middle part of the U-shaped plate (8).

6. The Chinese medicinal herb grading and cleaning equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, Clamping grooves (10) are fixedly arranged on the inner side walls of the cleaning tank (1), and both ends of the U-shaped plate (8) are slidably embedded inside the clamping grooves (10).

7. The Chinese medicinal herb grading and cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of the cleaning tank (1) is communicated with a flushing pipe (101), and the bottom of the other side of the cleaning tank (1) is communicated with a sewage discharge pipe (102).

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