JPH07313367A - Herb decoction - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] If you add medicinal herbs and water, it can be automatically decoctioned, and the decoction can be kept warm in a designated storage container, making it easy for the elderly. To provide a medicinal herb decoctioner capable of drinking a decoction. [Structure] A decoction unit 2 that heats a mixed liquid C of herbs G and water W to make a decoction M, a heat retention unit 26 that retains the temperature of the decoction M and stores it, and a controller 32. The decoction unit 2 includes a decoction container 8 and a sheath heater 10 that heats the mixed liquid C.
A pressure sensor 16 for detecting the weight of the decoction container 8, a feed passage 18 for feeding the decoction M to the heat retaining section 26, and a pump 22.
And The heat retaining unit 26 includes a server 28 that stores the decoction M and an electric heat retaining heater 30. The control device 32 inputs a signal from the sensor 16 and stops heating of the heater 10 to control the operation / stop of the pump 22 and operate the heater 30 when the weight of the decoction container 8 is less than or equal to a predetermined value. .

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is capable of decocting a herb by heating a mixture of the herb and water by preliminarily adding the herb and water. A medicinal herb decoctioner that can be stored.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when decocting medicinal herbs, a teapot, a clay pot, an enamel kettle or the like is used as a decoction container, and the medicinal plant and an appropriate amount of water are placed in the decoction container, and the decoction container is a gas stove or an electric stove. Was heated for 2 to 3 hours by the heating device of No. 1 and brewed until the water in the container became 1/2 to 1/3.

Then, the decoction was then immediately drunk or placed in a heat-retaining container such as a pot, and the decoction was poured out from the pot when desired and consumed.

[0004]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the conventional decoction method,
When not drinking immediately after brewing, it was necessary to transfer from the brewing container to the heat-retaining container, which was troublesome. In addition, since the decoction is hot, it is necessary to be careful in the work of transferring, which is a burden for the elderly.

Further, in the case of such a brewing method, there is a concern that boiling water may be spilled from the brewing container during brewing, so it is necessary to monitor until the water in the container reaches a predetermined amount. It was a troublesome work that takes time and effort. Therefore, even if it is necessary to decoct the water in the container to half, there are cases where it is stopped halfway and consumed.

The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to automatically decoct the herb and water, and keep the decocted decoction warm in a predetermined storage container. It is an object of the present invention to provide a medicinal herb decoction device that enables elderly people to easily take a decoction.

[0007]

The first herb decoction device according to the present invention comprises a decoction part for heating a mixed liquid of herbs and water to form a decoction, and a decoction part disposed near the decoction part. An incubator for retaining the decoction and keeping it warm, and a control device. The decoction section has a decoction container for storing the herbs and water, and an electric device for heating the mixed liquid in the decoction container. A heater, a pressure sensor arranged below the decoction container to detect the weight of the decoction container, a feed passage for feeding the decoction in the decoction container to the heat retaining section, and the feed passage And a heat-retaining section, wherein the heat-retaining section has an end portion of the feed passage arranged to store the decoction, and an electric heat-retaining heater for keeping the storage container warm. , And the control device inputs a signal from the pressure sensor. And the weight of the decoction container in a predetermined case below, controls the actuation and stopping of the pump by stopping the heating of the electric heater, and wherein the operating the electrical insulation heater.

The second herb decoction device according to the present invention is a decoction container in which the first pressure sensor is eliminated and the herb and water are charged by an electric heater for a predetermined time by a timer built in the control device. After heating, the heating of the electric heating heater is stopped to control the operation / stop of the pump, and the electric heat retention heater is operated.

Further, in the first and second herb decoction devices, the decoction container is removably housed in a heat-insulating container with a lid having a ventilation hole, and the electric heater is a sheath. It may be formed from a heater, and may be disposed on the back side of the lid together with the end of the feed passage on the decoction part side so that it can be inserted into the decoction container when the lid is closed.

[0010]

In the first herb decoction device according to the present invention, the herbs and water are charged into the decoction container within about 7 minutes of the decoction container, and the electric heater is turned on.

Then, the mixed liquid of the herbs and water is heated,
The decoction of herbs will be made. During this decoction,
Since the mixed liquid is injected only for about 7 minutes in the decoction container, spillage from the decoction container is prevented.

After that, when the herbs are decocted and the amount of water is reduced to a predetermined amount, first, the control device which inputs the detection signal from the pressure sensor determines that the weight of the decoction container containing the herbs and water is predetermined. After that, the completion of brewing is detected and the heating of the electric heater is stopped. In addition, the control device operates the pump to feed the decoction from the decoction container into the storage container of the heat retaining section via the supply passage,
The electric heater is operated to keep the storage container at a constant temperature. And further, after a certain time has passed, the control device
Stop pump operation.

When the decoction is taken out of the storage container when necessary, the decoction kept at a predetermined temperature can be easily consumed.

Therefore, in this herb decoction device, the herbs can be automatically decoctiond by pouring the herbs and water and turning on the electric heater, and the decoctions thus decoction are stored in a predetermined storage container. It can be kept warm so that even elderly people can easily take the decoction when needed.

In the second herb decoction device of the present invention, the herbs and water are charged into the decoction container within about 7 minutes of the decoction container, and the electric heater is turned on.

Then, the mixed liquid of the herbs and water is heated,
The decoction of herbs will be made. During this decoction,
Since the mixed liquid is injected only for about 7 minutes in the decoction container, spillage from the decoction container is prevented.

After that, when the herb is decocted and a predetermined time elapses, the control device stops the heating of the electric heater and operates the pump to keep the decoction warm from the decoction container through the feed passage. Part of the storage container is fed and at the same time, an electric heater is operated to keep the storage container at a constant temperature. Furthermore, the control device stops the operation of the pump after a certain period of time has elapsed.

When the decoction is taken out from the storage container when necessary, the decoction kept at a predetermined temperature can be easily drunk, and the same effect as that of the above-mentioned first herb decoction can be obtained. it can.

Further, in the first and second herb decoction devices, the decoction container is removably housed in a heat insulating container with a lid having a vent hole, and an electric heater is formed from a sheath heater. In the case where it is arranged on the back side of the lid body so that it can be inserted into the brewing container when the lid body is closed together with the end portion of the feeding flow path on the decoction portion side, the following actions and effects are exhibited.

That is, the sheath heater can be directly inserted into the decoction container housed in the heat insulating container, and the water can be directly heated by the sheath heater. Therefore, the decoction can be made even with the use of a sheath heater having a small heat generation amount, because the decoction container is housed in the heat insulating container and the thermal efficiency is good.

If the brewing time is set to midnight and inexpensive midnight power is used, the brewing time is 5 to 5.
Even if it takes 7 hours, the running cost can be reduced.

If the herbs and water are put into the decoction container the night before, and the decoction container is stored and set in a heat-insulating container, the required amount of decoction is automatically prepared the next day. This makes it very convenient for decoction drinkers, including the elderly.

[0023]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the herb decoction device 1 of the embodiment is arranged in the vicinity of the decoction part 2 for heating a mixed solution C of the herb G and water W to make a decoction M, and the decoction part 2. And a controller 32 for keeping the decoction M warm and storing it.

The brewing section 2 is provided with a brewing container 8, an electric heater 10, a pressure sensor 16, a pump 22 and a temperature sensor 24 which are arranged in the heat insulating container 3.

The heat insulating container 3 comprises a main body 4 and a lid body 5 connected to the main body 4 with a hinge 6 interposed therebetween. The main body 4 and the lid 5 are provided with heat insulating materials 4b and 5b such as glass wool, which are provided inside, and outer plates 4a and 5a such as stainless steel.
The main body 4 has a storage recess 4c for storing the decoction container 8 therein. The lid 5 is formed with a vent hole 5c penetrating in the up-down direction in the center, and as shown in FIG.
d is formed.

The lid 5 is opened by the hinge 6 when opened so that the decoction container 8 can be easily stored and taken out.
It is configured to rotate by 0 °.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the decoction container 8 has a bottomed cylindrical main body 8a made of pottery, and a pivotally supported upper end of the main body 8a so that the container 8 can be easily carried. And a handle 8b which is operated. The internal volume of the main body 8a is 4 liters in the case of the embodiment.

In the case of the embodiment, the electric heater 10 is a sheathed heater coated with a fluororesin, and the sheathed heater 10 has a small power consumption of about 300 W. The sheath heater 10 is arranged at the tip of the support rod 5e protruding from the lower surface of the lid 5, and is connected via the lead wires 11 and 12 to the control device 3.
Controlled by two. The lead wire 11 connected to the sheathed heater 10 has a support rod 5 as shown in FIGS.
It is connected to a male plug 13 arranged at the edge of the lid body 5 penetrating through e. The male plug 13 is connected to a female plug 14 arranged at the edge of the body 4 of the heat insulating container 3, and the female plug 14 is connected to the control device 32 by a lead wire 12 penetrating through the body 4. . And the male plug 13
The female plug 14 and the female plug 14 have joint surfaces 13a and 14a so that condensed water of steam does not enter and insulation failure occurs.
Is a joint surface 3a between the lid body 5 and the main body 4 when the lid body 5 is closed.
It is configured to be arranged at a higher position.

In addition, the support rod 5e is provided with a feed pipe 1 which constitutes a feed passage 18 for feeding the decoction M to the heat retaining section 26.
8a is provided, and the tip of the feed pipe 18a is provided with a filter 18b protruding from the support rod 18a.
This filter 18b is designed for easy maintenance.
It is attached to the feed pipe 18a as a screw type.

The sheathed heater 10 supported by the support rod 5e and the tip side of the feed pipe 18a are connected to each other when the lid 5 is opened and closed.
It is arranged so that it does not interfere with the decoction container 8 stored in the accommodating recess 4c of the main body 4 and is inserted into the decoction container 8 when the lid 5 is closed.

The feed passage 18 has three feed pipes 18a.
8b and 18c, the base side of the feed pipe 18a is inverted into an inverted U shape inside the lid 5, and is opened on the lower surface of the lid 5 near the edge of the body 4 of the heat insulating container 3. Then, the upper end of the feed pipe 18c is opened at the opening portion, and the feed pipe 18c
As shown in FIG. 7, the annular packings 19 and 20 are attached to the pipes 18a and 18c, respectively, at the periphery of the joint portions a and 18c.
When the lid 5 is closed on the end of the pipe 18a.
8c is configured to be airtightly joined. The feed pipe 18c has a lower portion embedded in the body 4 and is connected to the pump 22, and the feed pipe 18d extends downward from the pump 22 and has a lower end protruding downward from the upper portion of the heat retaining portion 26. The pump 22 is composed of an electric motor and a small spiral wound pump that supplies water by driving the electric motor, and its operation is controlled by the control device 32.

Storage recess 4c in the body 4 of the heat insulating container 3
A pressure sensor 16 made of a piezoelectric element is arranged on the bottom surface of the pressure sensor 16. The pressure sensor 16 detects the weight of the brewing container 8 containing the mixed liquid C and outputs the detection signal to the control device 32. Is.

A temperature sensor 24 for preventing an excessive temperature rise by the sheath heater 10 is provided on the side surface of the storage recess 4c.
The temperature sensor 24 outputs a temperature signal to the control device 32, and stops the heating of the sheath heater 10 when the control device 32 determines that the temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature.

The heat retaining section 26 is disposed below the heat insulating container 3 and has a frame 27 having an opening 27a, a storage container 28 for storing the decoction M, and an electric heat retaining heater 30 for keeping the storage container 28 warm. It is configured with.

The frame 27 has an opening 27a through which the storage container 28 is taken in and out, and a controller 32 is attached to the side surface.

In the embodiment, the storage container 28 is made of a glass body 28a and a handle 28b attached to the body 28a.
The server consists of and.

The electric insulation heater 30 is composed of a resistance heating element whose surface is covered with an insulating material and which generates heat at about 60 ° C. when energized.

The control device 32 is composed of a microcomputer equipped with an operation panel and a timer (not shown), and inputs signals from the pressure sensor 16 and the temperature sensor 24 to operate the sheath heater 10, the pump 22 and the electric warming heater 30. Is to control. The control device 32 automatically sets the seed heater 1 so as to reduce the amount of water W to be poured into the decoction container 8 together with the medicinal herbs G in advance.
It is configured to control the operation of the 0, the pump 22, and the electric insulation heater 30. That is, the control device 32 first inputs the signal from the pressure sensor 16 after the sheath heater 10 is turned on via the start switch of the operation panel,
Since the initial detected value is the initial value and the water W decreases during the decoction, the difference between the measured value and the initial value is the amount of decrease in the water W, and if the difference is equal to the set value, the seeds are seeded. Heater 1
The heating stop of 0 and the operation of the pump 22 and the electric insulation heater 30 are controlled. Further, the operation of the pump 22 uses a timer built in the control device 32,
The time is controlled with the operating time being the time during which about 3 liters of the decoction M can be fed.

Reference numeral 34 is a power cord connected to the control device 32.

When the medicinal herb decoctioner 1 is used, the medicinal herbs G and water W are put into the decoction container 8 within about the 7th minute of the decoction container 8, and the decoction container 8 and the lid 5 are placed at 180 degrees. °
It is stored in the storage recess 4c of the opened main body 4, and the lid 5 is closed.

Then, the amount of water W to be brewed and reduced is input on the operation panel of the controller 32, and the start switch is turned on.

Then, the sheath heater 10 is energized to heat the mixed liquid C of the herb G and the water W, and the decoction M of the herb G
Will be made. During this decoction, the mixed liquid C is injected for less than about 7 minutes of the decoction container, so that the boiling water W can be prevented from spilling out from the decoction container 8 through the ventilation hole 5c.

After that, when the medicinal herb G is decocted and the water W is reduced to a predetermined amount, first, the control device 32 which has input the detection signal from the pressure sensor 16 decocts the medicinal herb G and the water W. Detecting that the weight of the container 8 is below a predetermined level,
The heating of the sheathed heater 10 is stopped. Further, the control device 32 operates the pump 22 to supply the decoction M from the decoction container 8 into the server 28 of the heat retaining section 26 via the supply flow path 18, and also activates the electric heat retaining heater 30 to operate the server. Keep 28 at constant temperature. And further,
After the lapse of a certain time, the control device 32 stops the operation of the pump 22.

When the decoction M is taken out from the server 28 when necessary, the decoction M kept at a predetermined temperature can be easily taken.

Therefore, in this medicinal herb decoctioner 1, the medicinal herb G and the water W are put into the decoction container 8, the container 8 is housed in the heat insulating container 3, and the sheath heater 10 is supplied through the start switch of the control device 32. When turned on, the herb G can be automatically decoctioned, and the decoction M that has been decoction can be kept warm in a predetermined server 28. Even the elderly can easily drink the decoction M when necessary. can do.

Further, since the decoction container 8 is made of pottery and the server 28 is made of glass, unlike the metal, the components of the herb G are not chemically changed, and
It can be easily washed and stains such as tea astringency can be easily removed.

In the herb brewing machine 1 of the embodiment, the brewing container 8 is removably housed in the heat insulating container 3 with the lid 5 having the ventilation hole 5c, and the electric heater is the sheath heater 10. Is formed on the back surface side of the lid body 5 so that it can be inserted into the decoction container 8 together with the end portion 18a of the feeding passage 18 on the decoction portion side when the lid body 5 is closed. It exerts its effects.

That is, the sheath heater 10 can be directly inserted into the brewing container 8 housed in the heat insulating container 3, and the water W can be directly heated by the sheath heater 10. Therefore, since the decoction container 8 is housed in the heat insulating container 3, the thermal efficiency is good, and the decoction M can be prepared even by using the sheath heater 10 having a small heat generation amount.

If the brewing time is set to midnight and inexpensive midnight power is used, the brewing time is 5 to 5.
Even if it takes 7 hours, the running cost can be reduced.

Also, the container 8 for decocting the herb G and water W on the night before
It is possible to automatically prepare the necessary amount of decoction on the next day if the decoction container 8 is placed in the heat insulation container 3 and set in the heat insulation container 3, so that elderly people are included. It will be very convenient for those who drink the decoction.

In the herb brewing machine 1 of the embodiment, the operation of the sheath heater 10 is controlled by the weight change of the brewing container 8 using the pressure sensor 16, but the pressure sensor 16 is not used. The time may be controlled by using a timer built in the control device 32.

In the case of use in this case, the medicinal herbs G and water W are put into the brewing container 8 within the 7th minute of the brewing container 8 and the brewing container 8 is placed in the heat insulating container 3
Store inside.

Then, when the brewing time is set on the operation panel of the controller 32 and the start switch is turned on, the seed heater 10 is energized to heat the mixed liquid C of the herbs G and water W, and the herbs. The decoction M of G will be made.

Thereafter, when the medicinal herb G is decocted and a predetermined time elapses, the controller 32 stops the heating of the sheath heater 10 and operates the pump 22 to supply the feed passage 1.
The decoction M is fed from the decoction container 8 into the server 28 of the heat retaining section 26 via 8 and the electric heat retaining heater 30 is operated to keep the server 28 at a constant temperature. Further, the control device 32 further controls the pump 2 after a certain period of time has elapsed.
Stop the operation of 2.

When the decoction M is taken out from the server 28 when necessary, the decoction M kept at a predetermined temperature can be easily drunk, and the same effect as the above-mentioned effect can be obtained.

When the heating of the sheathed heater 10 is time-controlled, the temperature sensor 24 detects an excessive temperature rise even if the brewing container 8 is not heated, and the controller 32 controls the heater 1 to be heated.
Since the heating of 0 is stopped, the herb G can be safely decocted.

When the heating of the sheath heater 10 is controlled for a time, the time for boiling the water W depending on the ambient temperature and the water temperature, that is, as compared with the weight control of the decoction container 8,
Although the brewing time varies, the brewing time can be set only when the inexpensive midnight power is supplied, which contributes to further reduction of the running cost.

Further, in the embodiment, the structure is mainly used for home use, but of course, the design may be changed for business use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a herb decoction device showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a decoction container used in the same example.

FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the same embodiment.

5 is a partially exploded side view of the same embodiment, taken along line V- of FIG.
Corresponds to the V site.

FIG. 6 is a partially exploded front view of the same embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged sectional view of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Herbal decoction machine, 2 ... Decoction part, 3 ... Heat insulation container, 5 ... Lid body, 5c ... Vent hole, 8 ... Decoction container, 10 ... (Electric heating heater) sheath heater, 16 ... Pressure sensor, 18 ... Feeding Flow path, 22 ... Pump, 26 ... Heat insulation part, 28 ... Server, 30 ... Electric heat insulation heater, 32 ... Control device, G ... Herb, W ... Water, C ... Mixed liquid, M ... Decoction.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A decoction unit for heating a mixed liquid of herbs and water to produce a decoction, a heat retaining unit disposed near the decoction unit for retaining and storing the decoction, and a control device. And a decoction container for storing the herbs and water,
An electric heater that heats the mixed liquid in the decoction container, a pressure sensor that is disposed below the decoction container to detect the weight of the decoction container, and supplies the decoction in the decoction container to the heat retaining unit. And a pump disposed in the supply flow path, wherein the heat retaining section arranges an end of the supply flow path to store the decoction. And an electric heat-retaining heater that keeps the storage container warm, wherein the control device inputs a signal from the pressure sensor and the electric heating is performed when the weight of the decoction container is equal to or less than a predetermined value. A herb decoctioner characterized in that the heating of the heater is stopped to control the operation / stop of the pump, and at the same time the electric insulation heater is operated. 2. A decoction unit for heating a mixed liquid of herbs and water to produce a decoction, a heat retaining unit disposed near the decoction unit for retaining and storing the decoction, and a control device. And a decoction container for storing the herbs and water,
An electric heater for heating the mixed liquid in the decoction container, a feed passage for feeding the decoction in the decoction container to the heat retaining section, and a pump arranged in the feed passage. And a heat-retaining unit configured to include an electric heat-retaining heater that heats the storage container, in which the end portion of the feed passage is arranged to store the decoction, A medicinal plant decoction characterized in that the device stops heating of the electric heater to control the operation / stop of the pump after a lapse of a predetermined time, and at the same time operates the electric warming heater. 3. The decoction container is removably housed in a heat insulating container with a lid having a vent, and the electric heater is formed of a sheathed heater.
The decoupling portion side end portion of the feed passage is disposed on the back surface side of the lid body so as to be inserted into the decoction container when the lid body is closed. Item 2
Herbal decoction described.