A coffee fruit fermentation, storage device and method of use

Abstract

The application discloses a coffee fruit fermentation and storage device, which comprises a loft type platform, a fruit storage mechanism for storing coffee fruits and regularly turning over the coffee fruits is arranged at the bottom of the loft type platform, and a feeding mechanism for assisting the coffee fruits to enter the fruit storage mechanism is arranged at the top of the loft type platform. According to the application, the coffee beans are filled into the fruit storage mechanism by the feeding mechanism and stored, the coffee fruits are dry fermented during the storage process, the vacuum degree, the temperature and the humidity inside the fruit storage mechanism are strictly controlled by a regulating mechanism, the coffee beans inside the fruit storage mechanism are regularly turned over by the fruit storage mechanism, the flavor loss of the coffee fruits caused by long-time storage is reduced, the secondary fermentation of the coffee beans affected by moisture absorption and dampness is realized, the flavor of the coffee is maximally restored, and the influence of the discharging process on the internal environment of the fruit storage mechanism can be reduced by arranging a discharging mechanism to discharge the coffee beans.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of coffee fruit storage, in particular to a coffee fruit fermentation and storage device and a use method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] Since coffee fruits have a certain growth cycle, generally 3-4 years, during the maturation period of coffee fruits, the market price of coffee is low, and when the market price of coffee is high, coffee is in the growth period. In order to maximize profits, coffee fruits at a low market price can be stored for sale when the market price is high.

[0003] At present, in order to avoid the deterioration of coffee fruits during storage, coffee fruits are generally stored in dry, ventilated and cool places. However, during the long storage process, it is difficult to maintain a stable storage environment, which can easily lead to the loss or oxidation of aromatic substances in part of the coffee fruits, affecting the quality of the coffee produced, and part of the coffee treated by water washing, sun exposure and fermentation can be easily affected by moisture absorption, dampness and other factors during the flow process. The quality of coffee needs to be fermented and stored twice on the basis of secondary drying to maximize the reduction of the flavor of coffee. However, the current coffee fermentation and storage device cannot meet this demand. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and to provide a coffee fruit fermentation and storage device and a use method thereof, which can realize long-term stable storage of coffee fruits and secondary fermentation of coffee fruits during storage.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present application adopts the following technical scheme: a coffee fruit fermentation and storage device, comprising a loft type platform, the bottom of the loft type platform is provided with a fruit storage mechanism for storing coffee fruits and periodically turning over the coffee fruits, the top of the loft type platform is provided with a feeding mechanism for assisting the coffee fruits to enter the fruit storage mechanism, the fruit storage mechanism is provided with a discharging mechanism for discharging the coffee fruits inside the fruit storage mechanism and preventing external air from entering the fruit storage mechanism during the discharging process, and the loft type platform is provided with a regulating mechanism for controlling the vacuum degree, temperature and humidity inside the fruit storage mechanism.

[0006] Further, the fruit storage mechanism comprises a horizontal tank and a support frame for suspending the horizontal tank, the support frame is fixedly installed at the bottom of the loft platform, the horizontal tank is through-penetrated at both ends, rotating end plates are arranged at both ends of the horizontal tank, a separation assembly for separating the internal space of the horizontal tank and capable of synchronously rotating with the end plates is arranged between the two end plates, a first gear tooth is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of at least one of the end plates, the fruit storage mechanism further comprises a first driving gear in engagement with the first gear tooth and a first motor for driving the first driving gear to rotate, and the first motor is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the loft platform.

[0007] A discharging hole is formed in the horizontal tank for the coffee fruits stored in the horizontal tank to enter the discharging mechanism, and the internal diameters of both ends of the horizontal tank are smaller than the internal diameter of the horizontal tank at the discharging hole.

[0008] Further, the bottom of the loft platform is provided with a rotating mechanism for driving the horizontal tank to rotate, the rotating mechanism comprises a second motor arranged at the bottom of the loft platform, a second driving gear is arranged at the output end of the second motor, and a second gear tooth in engagement with the second driving gear is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the horizontal tank.

[0009] Further, the feeding mechanism comprises two guide rails arranged at the top of the loft platform and track cars arranged on the guide rails, an auxiliary feeding hopper is arranged between the two track cars, a linear module for driving the auxiliary feeding hopper to ascend and descend is arranged on the track car, and a through hole for the ascending and descending movement of the auxiliary feeding hopper is formed in the top of the loft platform.

[0010] A feeding hole corresponding to the position of the through hole is formed in the horizontal tank, and a blocking plate for blocking the feeding hole is detachably arranged in the feeding hole.

[0011] Further, the separation assembly comprises a hollow tube, a plurality of positioning strips are arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the hollow tube and are distributed at equal intervals, a separation plate in engagement with the positioning strips is arranged on the positioning strips, and the separation plate is composed of a middle plate and side plates located at both ends of the middle plate in the length direction.

[0012] Further, the regulating mechanism comprises a combined regulator, a gas conveying pipe and a return pipe are arranged at the gas inlet end and the gas outlet end of the combined regulator respectively, an electromagnetic valve penetrating the end plate and inserted into the hollow tube is arranged on the side of the gas conveying pipe close to the horizontal tank, a one-way valve penetrating the end plate and inserted into the hollow tube is arranged on the side of the return pipe close to the horizontal tank, and the gas flow direction of the one-way valve is from one side of the hollow tube to the side of the return pipe.

[0013] The hollow tube is internally provided with a blocking disc for blocking the hollow tube, a first communication hole is formed in the peripheral wall of the hollow tube for communicating the hollow tube with the horizontal tank body, and a second communication hole is formed in the partition plate for communicating each partition area;

[0014] The combined conditioner is composed of a humidifier, a dehumidifier, an air heater, an air cooler and a vacuum pump, and the blocking plate is internally provided with an environment detection module composed of a temperature and humidity sensor and a vacuum degree sensor.

[0015] A method for using a coffee fruit fermentation and storage device, comprising any one of the coffee fruit fermentation and storage devices, the method is as follows:

[0016] A, coffee bean feeding: first, remove the blocking plate on the horizontal tank body of the coffee beans to be stored, then move the rail car to move the feeding hopper to the corresponding perforation, drive the feeding hopper downward by the linear module until the feeding hopper is inserted into the feeding hole, then use the elevator to slowly deliver the coffee beans that have been treated with green skin or the coffee beans that need to be fermented again to the feeding hopper, so that the coffee beans enter the horizontal tank body under the action of gravity, and during the feeding process, start the first motor every interval of time, so that the first motor drives the partition assembly to rotate under the cooperation of the first driving gear and the first gear teeth, so that the unfilled area is replaced by the filled area, until all areas are filled, then reset the feeding mechanism and the blocking plate;

[0017] B, coffee bean storage and fermentation: the horizontal tank body storing coffee beans is detected by the environment detection module in real time to detect the internal temperature and humidity and vacuum degree, and the temperature and humidity and vacuum degree requirements of each horizontal tank body during storage are set according to production requirements, when the internal temperature and humidity and vacuum degree of the horizontal tank body exceed the set value, the combined conditioner is used for adjustment until the internal temperature and humidity and vacuum degree of the horizontal tank body reach the set value, so that the coffee beans can be stored and fermented in a stable environment for a long time, and during the storage process, the first motor is started regularly, so that the first motor drives the partition assembly to rotate under the cooperation of the first driving gear and the first gear teeth, and the coffee beans inside are turned over, so that the flavor loss of the coffee beans caused by long-term pressure during the fermentation process is avoided;

[0018] C, coffee bean discharging: when the coffee beans are fermented or need to be regularly detected, the discharging mechanism is opened to discharge the coffee beans.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows:

[0020] The present application stores coffee beans in the fruit storage mechanism through the feeding mechanism, and makes dry fermentation of the coffee beans during the storage process; the regulating mechanism is used to strictly control the vacuum degree, temperature and humidity inside the fruit storage mechanism, and the coffee beans inside the fruit storage mechanism are turned over periodically, so that the flavor loss of the coffee beans caused by long-time storage is reduced, and the coffee beans affected by moisture absorption and dampness are secondarily fermented, so that the flavor of the coffee is restored to the maximum extent; and the discharging mechanism is used to discharge the coffee beans, so that the influence of the discharging process on the internal environment of the fruit storage mechanism is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the fruit storage mechanism;

[0023] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the fruit storage mechanism;

[0024] Figure 4 is a sectional view of the horizontal tank;

[0025] Figure 5 is a partial exploded view of the partition assembly;

[0026] Figure 6 is an installation schematic diagram of the sealing plate and the environment detection module.

[0027] In the drawings:

[0028] 1, attic platform; 2, fruit storage mechanism; 21, horizontal tank; 22, support frame; 23, end plate; 24, partition assembly; 241, hollow tube; 242, positioning strip; 243, partition plate; 244, sealing disc; 245, first communication hole; 246, second communication hole; 25, first gear tooth; 26, first driving gear; 27, first motor; 28, discharging hole; 29, feeding hole; 3, feeding mechanism; 31, guide rail; 32, track car; 33, feeding hopper; 34, linear module; 35, perforation; 4, discharging mechanism; 5, regulating mechanism; 51, combined regulator; 52, gas conveying pipe; 53, return pipe; 54, electromagnetic valve; 55, one-way valve; 6, rotating mechanism; 61, second motor; 62, second driving gear; 63, second gear tooth; 7, sealing plate; 8, environment detection module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] With reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described, obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the protection scope of the present application.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-6 The present application discloses a kind of coffee fruit fermentation, storage device, including attic type platform 1, the bottom of attic type platform 1 is provided with fruit storage mechanism 2 for storing coffee fruit and regularly overturning coffee fruit, the top of attic type platform 1 is provided with feeding mechanism 3 for assisting coffee fruit into fruit storage mechanism 2, fruit storage mechanism 2 is provided with unloading mechanism 4 for expelling coffee fruit inside fruit storage mechanism 2 and preventing external air from entering fruit storage mechanism 2 during discharging process, regulating mechanism 5 is provided on attic type platform 1 for controlling the vacuum degree, temperature, humidity inside fruit storage mechanism 2.

[0031] The present application, by feeding mechanism 3, coffee beans are filled into fruit storage mechanism 2 for storage, dry fermentation is carried out to coffee fruit during storage, and the vacuum degree, temperature, humidity inside fruit storage mechanism 2 are strictly controlled using regulating mechanism 5, and coffee beans inside are regularly overturned by fruit storage mechanism 2, flavor loss caused by long-time storage of coffee fruit is reduced, and coffee beans affected by moisture absorption and dampness are also subjected to secondary fermentation, so that the flavor of coffee is maximally restored, and coffee beans can be discharged by setting unloading mechanism 4, so as to reduce the influence of discharging process on the internal environment of fruit storage mechanism 2.

[0032] In specific implementation, since the preservation time and maintaining environment of coffee fruit can affect the flavor of coffee, in order to meet the taste needs of different purchasers, a plurality of fruit storage mechanisms 2 can be provided to store coffee fruit, and the environment in each fruit storage mechanism 2 is controlled to be the same or different by regulating mechanism 5, so as to produce coffee fruit with different flavors.

[0033] In one embodiment, the fruit storage mechanism 2 includes a horizontal tank 21 and a support frame 22 for suspending the horizontal tank 21. The top of the support frame 22 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the loft platform 1. The horizontal tank 21 is open at both ends and has end plates 23 rotatably arranged at both ends. A partition component 24 is arranged between the two end plates 23 to separate the internal space of the horizontal tank 21 and can rotate synchronously with the end plates 23. At least one end plate 23 has a first gear tooth 25 on its outer peripheral wall. The fruit storage mechanism 2 also includes a first drive gear 26 meshing with the first gear tooth 25 and a first motor 27 for driving the first drive gear 26 to rotate. The first motor 27 is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the loft platform 1.

[0034] The horizontal tank 21 has a feeding hole 28 for the coffee berries stored inside the horizontal tank 21 to enter the feeding mechanism 4. The inner diameter of both ends of the horizontal tank 21 is smaller than the inner diameter of the horizontal tank 21 located at the feeding hole 28.

[0035] This design, by setting up the dividing component 24, divides the internal space of the horizontal tank 21 into multiple small spaces, allowing coffee cherries to be stored in different small spaces. This reduces the pressure on the coffee cherries when they are piled up at the bottom, and reduces the loss of aroma and flavor caused by the compression of the coffee beans. The first motor 27 drives the end plate 23 to rotate under the action of the first drive gear 26 and the first gear 25, so that the dividing component 24 rotates synchronously. This allows the coffee cherries at the bottom to be reversed from the coffee cherries at the top, further reducing the loss of aroma and flavor caused by the compression of the coffee beans, while improving the consistency of coffee quality.

[0036] In one embodiment, a rotating mechanism 6 for driving the horizontal tank 21 to rotate is provided at the bottom of the loft platform 1. The rotating mechanism 6 includes a second motor 61 provided at the bottom of the loft platform 1. A second drive gear 62 is provided at the output end of the second motor 61. A second gear tooth 63 that meshes with the second drive gear 62 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the horizontal tank 21.

[0037] This design allows the second motor 61 to drive the horizontal tank 21 to rotate under the action of the second drive gear 62 and the second gear 63, so that the feeding mechanism 4 moves from the bottom position to the top position. Then the feeding mechanism 4 reverses its action, so that the coffee cherries that have not been discharged can re-enter the horizontal tank 21, avoiding the coffee cherries in the feeding mechanism 4 from deteriorating due to the inconsistency between the internal environment of the feeding mechanism 4 and the internal environment of the horizontal tank 21.

[0038] Preferably, the feeding mechanism 4 is a screw conveyor in the prior art, and the screw blades of the screw conveyor are provided with sealing gaskets to prevent outside air from entering through gaps.

[0039] In an embodiment, the feeding mechanism 3 comprises two guide rails 31 arranged on the top of the loft platform 1 and track cars 32 arranged on the guide rails 31, a feeding hopper 33 is arranged between the two track cars 32 to assist feeding, a linear module 34 is arranged on the track car 32 to drive the feeding hopper 33 to ascend and descend, and a through hole 35 is arranged on the top of the loft platform 1 to allow the feeding hopper 33 to ascend and descend.

[0040] A feeding hole 29 is arranged on the horizontal tank body 21 to correspond to the position of the through hole 35, and a blocking plate 7 is detachably arranged in the feeding hole 29 to block the feeding hole 29.

[0041] In this way, the staff can quickly fill the coffee fruits into the horizontal tank body 21, reduce the time consumption during filling, and facilitate the staff to maintain the internal components of the horizontal tank body 21.

[0042] Preferably, the blocking plate 7 can be opened and closed by using a pneumatic turnover assembly in the prior art.

[0043] In an embodiment, the partition assembly 24 comprises a hollow tube 241, a plurality of positioning strips 242 are arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the hollow tube 241 and are distributed at equal intervals, a partition plate 243 is arranged on the positioning strip 242 and is clamped with the positioning strip 242, and the partition plate 243 is composed of a middle plate and side plates located at both ends of the length direction of the middle plate.

[0044] In this way, the disassembled partition plate 243 can be installed on the positioning strip 242 from the feeding hole 29, and the problem of inconvenient installation caused by the small inner diameter of the two ends of the horizontal tank body 21 is solved.

[0045] In an embodiment, the control mechanism 5 comprises a combined regulator 51, the gas inlet end and the gas outlet end of the combined regulator 51 are respectively provided with a gas conveying pipe 52 and a return pipe 53, the gas conveying pipe 52 is provided with an electromagnetic valve 54 near one side of the horizontal tank body 21, the electromagnetic valve 54 penetrates the end plate 23 and is inserted into the hollow tube 241, the return pipe 53 is provided with a one-way valve 55 near one side of the horizontal tank body 21, the one-way valve 55 penetrates the end plate 23 and is inserted into the hollow tube 241, and the gas flow direction of the one-way valve 55 is from one side of the hollow tube 241 to one side of the return pipe 53.

[0046] The hollow tube 241 is provided with a blocking disc 244 for blocking the hollow tube 241, a first communication hole 245 is arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the hollow tube 241 to communicate the hollow tube 241 with the horizontal tank body 21, and a second communication hole 246 is arranged in the partition plate 243 to communicate each partitioned area.

[0047] The combined regulator 51 is composed of a humidifier, a dehumidifier, an air heater, an air cooler, and a vacuum pump, and the blocking plate 7 is provided with an environment detection module 8 composed of a temperature and humidity sensor and a vacuum degree sensor.

[0048] In this way, the internal environment of the horizontal tank body 21 is detected by the environment detection module 8, when the internal environment of one of the horizontal tank bodies 21 is out of the set value range, the corresponding electromagnetic valve 54 of the remaining horizontal tank bodies 21 is closed, and the internal environment of the horizontal tank body 21 is regulated by the combined regulator 51, so that the stored coffee beans can be in a stable environment for a long time.

[0049] The application discloses a use method of a coffee bean fermentation and storage device, and the coffee bean fermentation and storage device comprises any one of the application.

[0050] A, coffee bean feeding: first, remove the blocking plate 7 on the horizontal tank body 21 for storing coffee beans, then move the rail car 32 to move the feeding hopper 33 to the corresponding perforation 35, drive the feeding hopper 33 to move downward by the linear module 34 until the feeding hopper 33 is inserted into the feeding hole 29, then slowly feed the coffee beans that have been treated with green skin or need to be fermented again into the feeding hopper 33 by the elevator, so that the coffee beans enter the horizontal tank body 21 under the action of gravity, and every time interval during the feeding process, the first motor 27 is started to drive the separation assembly 24 to rotate under the cooperation of the first driving gear 26 and the first gear teeth 25, so that the unfilled area is replaced by the filled area, until all areas are filled, and then the feeding mechanism 3 and the blocking plate 7 are reset.

[0051] B, coffee bean storage and fermentation: the horizontal tank body 21 storing coffee beans is detected by the environment detection module 8 in real time to detect the internal temperature and humidity and vacuum degree, and the temperature and humidity and vacuum degree of each horizontal tank body 21 during storage are set according to production requirements, when the internal temperature and humidity and vacuum degree of the horizontal tank body 21 exceed the set value, the combined regulator 51 is used for adjustment until the internal temperature and humidity and vacuum degree of the horizontal tank body 21 reach the set value, so that the coffee beans can be stored and fermented in a stable environment for a long time, and during the storage process, the first motor 27 is started regularly to drive the separation assembly 24 to rotate under the cooperation of the first driving gear 26 and the first gear teeth 25, so that the coffee beans inside are turned over, and the loss of flavor of the coffee beans caused by long-term pressure during the fermentation process is avoided.

[0052] C, coffee bean discharging: when the coffee beans are fermented or need to be regularly detected, the discharging mechanism 4 is opened to discharge the coffee beans.

[0053] It should be noted that if the application examples involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, motion condition and the like between the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the drawings), and if the specific posture changes, the directional indications also change accordingly.

[0054] In addition, if the description of "first", "second" and the like is involved in the embodiments of the present application, the description of "first", "second" and the like is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of the ordinary skilled in the art, when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or cannot be realized, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, nor within the protection scope required by the present application.

[0055] In addition, "a plurality of" means more than two.

[0056] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A coffee cherry fermentation and storage device, characterized in that: The system includes a loft platform (1), a fruit storage mechanism (2) for storing coffee cherries and periodically turning them at the bottom of the loft platform (1), a feeding mechanism (3) for assisting coffee cherries to enter the fruit storage mechanism (2) at the top of the loft platform (1), a discharging mechanism (4) for discharging coffee cherries from the inside of the fruit storage mechanism (2) and preventing external air from entering the fruit storage mechanism (2) during the discharging process, and a control mechanism (5) for controlling the vacuum, temperature and humidity inside the fruit storage mechanism (2) on the loft platform (1). The fruit storage mechanism (2) includes a horizontal tank (21) and a support frame (22) for suspending the horizontal tank (21). The top of the support frame (22) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the loft platform (1). The horizontal tank (21) is open at both ends. The horizontal tank (21) is rotatably provided with end plates (23) at both ends. A partition component (24) is provided between the two end plates (23) to separate the internal space of the horizontal tank (21) and can rotate synchronously with the end plates (23). At least one of the end plates (23) is provided with a first gear tooth (25) on its outer peripheral wall. The fruit storage mechanism (2) also includes a first drive gear (26) meshing with the first gear tooth (25) and a first motor (27) for driving the first drive gear (26) to rotate. The first motor (27) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the loft platform (1). The horizontal tank (21) is provided with a feeding hole (28) for coffee berries stored inside the horizontal tank (21) to enter the feeding mechanism (4). The inner diameter of both ends of the horizontal tank (21) is smaller than the inner diameter of the horizontal tank (21) located at the feeding hole (28). The feeding mechanism (3) includes two guide rails (31) set on the top of the mezzanine platform (1) and a railcar (32) set on the guide rails (31). A feeding hopper (33) for assisting feeding is set between the two railcars (32). A linear module (34) for driving the feeding hopper (33) to rise and fall is set on the railcar (32). A perforation (35) for the feeding hopper (33) to rise and fall is opened on the top of the mezzanine platform (1). The horizontal tank (21) is provided with a feed hole (29) corresponding to the position of the perforation (35), and a sealing plate (7) for sealing the feed hole (29) is detachably provided inside the feed hole (29). The partition component (24) includes a hollow tube (241), and a plurality of positioning strips (242) are provided on the outer peripheral wall of the hollow tube (241) and are evenly distributed. A partition plate (243) is provided on the positioning strip (242) and engages with the positioning strip (242). The partition plate (243) is composed of a middle plate and side plates located at both ends of the length direction of the middle plate. The control mechanism (5) includes a combined regulator (51). The gas inlet and outlet of the combined regulator (51) are respectively provided with a gas delivery pipe (52) and a return pipe (53). The gas delivery pipe (52) is provided with a solenoid valve (54) that penetrates the end plate (23) and is inserted into the hollow pipe (241) on the side of the horizontal tank (21). The return pipe (53) is provided with a one-way valve (55) that penetrates the end plate (23) and is inserted into the hollow pipe (241) on the side of the horizontal tank (21). The gas flow direction of the one-way valve (55) is from the side of the hollow pipe (241) to the side of the return pipe (53). The hollow tube (241) is provided with a sealing disc (244) for sealing the hollow tube (241), and the outer peripheral wall of the hollow tube (241) is provided with a first connecting hole (245) for connecting the hollow tube (241) and the horizontal tank (21). The partition plate (243) is provided with a second connecting hole (246) for connecting each partition area. The combined regulator (51) consists of a humidifier, a dehumidifier, an air heater, an air cooler and a vacuum pump. The sealing plate (7) is equipped with an environmental detection module (8) consisting of a temperature and humidity sensor and a vacuum sensor.

2. The coffee fruit fermentation and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loft platform (1) is provided with a rotating mechanism (6) for driving the horizontal tank (21) to rotate. The rotating mechanism (6) includes a second motor (61) provided at the bottom of the loft platform (1). The output end of the second motor (61) is provided with a second drive gear (62). The outer peripheral wall of the horizontal tank (21) is provided with a second gear tooth (63) that meshes with the second drive gear (62).

3. A method of using a coffee fruit fermentation and storage device, characterized in that: Including a coffee cherry fermentation and storage apparatus as described in any one of claims 1-2, the method is as follows: A. Coffee bean loading: First, remove the sealing plate (7) on the horizontal tank (21) to be stored coffee beans. Then, move the railcar (32) to move the loading hopper (33) to the corresponding perforation (35). Drive the loading hopper (33) down through the linear module (34) until the loading hopper (33) is inserted into the feed hole (29). Then, use the elevator to slowly feed the coffee beans that have been processed with green skin or the coffee beans that need to be fermented for a second time to the loading hopper (33). The coffee beans enter the horizontal tank (21) under the action of gravity. During the loading process, start the first motor (27) every once in a while. The first motor (27) drives the separator component (24) to rotate under the cooperation of the first drive gear (26) and the first gear (25). The unfilled area replaces the filled area until all areas are loaded. Then, reset the loading mechanism (3) and the sealing plate (7). B. Coffee bean storage and fermentation: The horizontal tank (21) storing coffee beans is monitored in real time by the environmental detection module (8) for internal temperature, humidity and vacuum. The temperature, humidity and vacuum requirements for each horizontal tank (21) are set according to production needs. When the internal temperature, humidity and vacuum of the horizontal tank (21) exceed the set value, the combined regulator (51) is used to adjust until the internal temperature, humidity and vacuum of the horizontal tank (21) reach the set value, so that the coffee beans can be stored and fermented for a long time in a stable environment. During the storage process, the first motor (27) is started periodically. The first motor (27) drives the separator component (24) to rotate under the cooperation of the first drive gear (26) and the first gear (25), which drives the coffee beans inside to turn over, so as to avoid the loss of flavor due to long-term pressure during the fermentation process. C. Coffee bean feeding: When the coffee beans have finished fermenting or need to be tested regularly, the coffee beans are discharged by opening the feeding mechanism (4).

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