BG2932U1 - Medicinal and aromatic crops treatmrnt production line - Google Patents

Abstract

This utility model relates to a production line for the treatment of medicinal and aromatic crops, which will find application in the production of herbs and aromatic plants applicable both to the development of new nutritional supplements, cosmetics or medicines, and to the preparation of different teas, extracts and more. The designed production line for the treatment of medical and aromatic crops includes a series and functionally connected feed hopper (1) with vibrating trigger (2), manual sorting and cleaning line (3), elevator (6), separator - winnower (7), second elevator (6), vibrating separator (8), inspection line (10), metal detector (11), conveyor belt (4) and baling press (5). From the baling press (5), the baled medical and aromatic crops pass through a shock freezing chamber (12) functionally connected to a packaging line (13) and to a labeling printer (14). 1 claim, 1 figure

Description

Field of technology

This utility model relates to a production line for the processing of medicinal and aromatic crops, which will find application in the production of herbs and aromatic plants, applicable both in the development of new food additives, cosmetics or medicines and in the production of various teas, extracts and others.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Various studies show that consumers are currently turning to natural products because of the widely recognized benefits of herbal medicine. It is affordable, perfectly digestible, non-addictive, side effects are rare and allows combination with other therapies and diets. That is why more and more consumers are turning to natural treatments, treatments with teas or various herbal products, which is why the demand for medicinal and aromatic crops is growing, both on the domestic and international markets.

Growing medicinal plants provides higher yields than many other crops. It provides good opportunities for small farms, semi-mountainous and mountainous terrains, fragmented and not very rich lands. Combined with primary or in-depth processing of herbs is a great prospect for family businesses.

The processing of medicinal and aromatic crops (herbs) goes through two stages: basic or primary processing and advanced processing.

The main processing of both natural and cultivated medicinal and aromatic crops includes sorting, grading, drying, analysis, packaging and labeling, and storage.

Accepted medicinal and aromatic crops are classified and before being subjected to drying, their underground plant parts are cleaned of other parts of the same or other plants that have fallen into them during harvesting.

Drying is done under natural conditions and ventilation or artificially with the help of dryers. It is preferable to dry in an oven. Today, special drying chambers, duct dryers, tunnel dryers, elevator dryers, vacuum dryers and others are used, which are equipped with a device for temperature regulation. In the process of drying, herbs lose their water and at the same time significantly reduce their mass.

After drying, the herbs are subjected to purification from yellowed, rotten and severely damaged plant parts, from plant parts of other plants, as well as from mineral impurities - sand, soil, stones and others; additional drying, if the moisture content is higher than required by the pharmacopoeia or standards and sorting by quality according to their purpose for the needs of pharmacies or industrial production.

Technical essence of the utility model

The task of the utility model is to create a production line for processing medical and aromatic crops, which production line provides both high quality of dried medicinal and aromatic crops and their safe use.

The problem is solved by creating a production line for processing of medical and aromatic crops, which includes series and functionally connected feed hopper with vibrating trigger, line for manual sorting and cleaning, elevator, separator - fan, second elevator, vibrating separator, inspection tape, metal detector, conveyor belt and baling press. From the baling press, the baled medical and aromatic cultures pass through a shock refrigeration chamber, functionally connected to a packaging line and a label printer.

An advantage of the thus created production line for processing of medical and aromatic crops is the provision of quality drying and baling of the treated crops. In addition, the line provides quality deworming of the bales by including in the line a shock refrigerator, which contributes to creating conditions for their safe and healthy use.

2235 Descriptions to certificates for registration of utility models № 06.1 / 15.06.2018

Explanation of the attached figure

The present utility model is illustrated in the attached figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of a production line for the treatment of medicinal and aromatic crops.

Examples of implementation of the utility model

Medicinal and aromatic cultures are accepted on the reception ramp. It is taken in bags, which are most often made of polyethylene. The accepted medical and aromatic cultures are qualified in advance according to the described and implemented procedure.

The crops first undergo a drying process. A hot air floor dryer is used for drying. The drying temperature is from 65 ° C to 90 ° C and the drying time is from 10 to 16 hours, which duration is determined by the type of culture. The initial humidity of the crops is usually below 10%. From the dryer, the dried medicinal and aromatic cultures are fed to a production line for the processing of medicinal and aromatic cultures. The production line includes a feed hopper 1 with a vibrating trigger 2, in which the crops are manually placed and through the vibrating trigger 2 are fed evenly to a line for manual sorting and cleaning 3. On the line 3 manually remove large impurities such as sticks and leaves. The separated waste is separated in polyethylene bags placed on stands 9, located on the side of the production line. From the line 3 the cleaned crops by means of an elevator 6 pass through a separator - fan 7, where by blowing light plant impurities are removed. By means of a second elevator 6 the crops are fed to a vibroseparator 8 for separating stones and sand. This is followed by an inspection of the degree of cleaning, which is performed on the inspection strip 10. After the inspection, the cultures pass through a metal detector 11 to detect small metal elements trapped in the product by the process equipment. From the metal detector 11 by means of a conveyor belt 4, the crops are fed to a baling press 5. The baling is performed according to pre-set parameters and dimensions of the bale. The baling press 5 ties the bales with a string and can, if necessary, wrap the bales in a sack. The baled medicinal and aromatic cultures are thus introduced into a shock refrigeration chamber 12 at -30 ° C for the purpose of deworming. The cold air and high speed in chamber 12 kill not only parasite embryos and eggs, but also fungal spores and molds. The temperature amplitude that is obtained at this stage of the processing is over 50 ° C. The blowing of the crops is short and ranges from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the type of crop and the size of the bale. High-fat crops should not stay in chamber 12 for more than 5 minutes. Therefore, the deworming process can be applied twice after 24 hours. From the shock refrigerator 12, medicinal and aromatic cultures should be packaged and labeled. The packing is done on the packing line 13, where by turning the bale, it is wrapped in a sack. Labeling is done on a printer 14. Packaged and labeled medicinal and aromatic cultures are stored in a dry warehouse at a temperature not higher than 25 ° C until their shipment.

Claims (1)

Claims Flow line for processing medical and aromatic crops, characterized in that it comprises in series and functionally connected a feed hopper (1) with a vibrating trigger (2), a line for manual sorting and cleaning (3), an elevator (6), separator - fan (7), second elevator (6), vibrating separator (8), inspection belt (10), metal detector (11), conveyor belt (4), baling press (5), where the baled medical and aromatic cultures pass through a shock refrigeration chamber (12), functionally connected to a packaging line (13) and to a labeling printer (14).