Continuous steam fixation and drying integrated device for tea making

Abstract

The continuous steam fixation and drying integrated device comprises a main body bin, a steam generator and an air heater, a feeding port is formed in the top of the main body bin, a discharging port is formed in the bottom of the diagonal position of the main body bin, and a conveying assembly is arranged in the main body bin; a blocking assembly is arranged in the center of the main body bin and located over the conveying assembly, a water outlet is formed in the bottom of the other side of the main body bin, and the steam generator is fixedly connected to the top wall in the main body bin and located on the left side of the blocking assembly. The invention belongs to the technical field of tea making, and particularly relates to a continuous steam fixation and drying integrated device for tea making, which is provided with a conveying assembly, a steam generator and a hot-air blower in a combined manner to play a role in integrated fixation and drying, so that the efficiency is improved; the stainless steel mesh belt, the steam generator and the water outlet are arranged in a combined mode, the bottom of the main body bin is arranged in a slope mode, steam water is guided, and mutual influence of the two working procedures can be prevented through the blocking assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of tea making, and specifically refers to a continuous steam withering and drying integrated device for tea making. Background Art

[0002] Withering is the first step in tea processing. Its main purpose is to destroy the enzyme system in the tea by high temperature, prevent the tea from continuing to ferment, and maintain the green color and original characteristics of the tea. Drying is an important step in tea processing. Its main purpose is to remove moisture from the tea, maintain the quality of the tea and prolong the shelf life.

[0003] In the prior art, steam sterilization and drying of tea leaves are mostly performed separately, resulting in low efficiency. In addition, water will accumulate during steam sterilization and is not easy to discharge. At the same time, there is no barrier structure during steam sterilization and drying of tea leaves, and the two processes are easy to affect each other in the integrated device. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that the tea withering and drying processes in the prior art are mostly carried out separately, resulting in low efficiency, and the moisture of the steam withering is not easy to be discharged, and the two processes are easy to affect each other in the integrated device.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A continuous steam withering and drying integrated device for making tea, comprising a main body bin, a steam generator and a hot air blower, wherein a feed port is provided at the top of the main body bin, a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the main body bin at a diagonal position, a conveying component is provided inside the main body bin, a barrier component is provided at the center of the main body bin and the barrier component is located directly above the conveying component, a water outlet is provided at the bottom of the other side of the main body bin, the steam generator is fixedly connected to the top wall inside the main body bin and is located on the left side of the barrier component, and the hot air blower is fixedly connected to the top wall inside the main body bin and is located on the right side of the barrier component.

[0007] Preferably, the main body compartment is in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped and is hollowed out inside.

[0008] Preferably, the conveying assembly includes conveying rollers, which are symmetrically arranged in the main body warehouse and connected to the side walls of the main body warehouse through bearings. A motor seat is provided on the outer side of the main body warehouse, and a motor is provided on the motor seat. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the end of one group of conveying rollers, and conveyor belts are provided on the two groups of conveying rollers.

[0009] Preferably, the conveying assembly further comprises sprockets, and two groups of sprockets are provided and respectively fixed to the ends of the conveying rollers, the two groups of sprockets are linked by chains, and a retaining ring is provided on the side of the conveyor belt.

[0010] Preferably, the conveyor belt is a stainless steel mesh belt.

[0011] Preferably, the barrier component includes a slot, which is arranged at the center position of the top of the main body warehouse, a baffle is inserted in the slot, mounting plates are arranged on both sides of the baffle, a second motor is arranged on the top of the main body warehouse, a screw is arranged at the output end of the second motor and the screw thread passes through the mounting plate, a sliding rod is arranged at the other end of the main body warehouse and the sliding rod slides through the mounting plate, a long plate is arranged on the top of the screw and the sliding rod, the long plate is rotatably connected to the screw through a bearing, and the long plate is fixedly connected to the sliding rod.

[0012] Preferably, the feed port is arranged in a slope, and the discharge port is provided with an inclined plate, and the inclined plate is fixed to the side wall of the main bin and does not affect the operation of the conveyor belt.

[0013] Preferably, the inner bottom wall of the main bin is arranged in a slope and the lowest point is located at the water outlet.

[0014] Preferably, a plurality of groups of supporting legs are evenly arranged on the bottom of the main warehouse.

[0015] The beneficial effects achieved by the present invention using the above structure are as follows:

[0016] By combining the transmission component, steam generator and hot air blower, the effect of integrated withering and drying can be achieved to improve efficiency. By combining the stainless steel mesh belt, steam generator and water outlet and setting the bottom of the main bin in a slope, the steam and water can be diverted. By setting the barrier component, the two processes can be prevented from affecting each other. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 The structure of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 The structure of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 3 The cross-sectional structure of an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 4 The cross-sectional structure of an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .

[0021] Among them, 1. main bin, 2. feed port, 3. discharge port, 4. conveying component, 5. barrier component, 6. water outlet, 7. steam generator, 8. hot air blower, 9. conveying roller, 10. motor seat, 11. conveyor belt, 12. sprocket, 13. chain, 14. retaining ring, 15. slot, 16. baffle, 17. mounting plate, 18. motor 2, 19. screw, 20. slide rod, 21. inclined plate, 22. support leg, 23. motor, 24. long board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments; based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] like Figure 1 , 2 -4, a continuous steam withering and drying integrated device for tea making, comprising a main body bin 1, a steam generator 7 and a hot air blower 8, a feed inlet 2 is provided on the top of the main body bin 1, a discharge port 3 is provided at the bottom of the main body bin 1 at a diagonal position, a conveying component 4 is provided inside the main body bin 1, a barrier component 5 is provided at the center of the main body bin 1 and the barrier component 5 is directly above the conveying component 4, a water outlet 6 is provided at the bottom of the other side of the main body bin 1, the steam generator 7 is fixedly connected to the internal top wall of the main body bin 1 and is located on the left side of the barrier component 5, the hot air blower 8 is fixedly connected to the internal top wall of the main body bin 1 and is located on the right side of the barrier component 5, the main body bin 1 is arranged in a rectangular shape and the interior is hollowed out, the feed inlet 2 is arranged in a slope, the discharge port 3 is provided with an inclined plate 21 and the inclined plate 21 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the main body bin 1 and does not affect the operation of the conveyor belt 11, the internal bottom wall of the main body bin 1 is arranged in a slope and the water outlet 6 is located at the lower part, and a plurality of groups of support legs 22 are evenly arranged at the bottom of the main body bin 1.

[0024] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the conveying component 4 includes conveying rollers 9, which are symmetrically arranged in the main warehouse 1 and are connected to the side walls of the main warehouse 1 through bearings. A motor seat 10 is provided on the outer side of the main warehouse 1, and a motor 23 is provided on the motor seat 10. The output end of the motor 23 is fixedly connected to the end of one group of conveying rollers 9. Conveyor belts 11 are provided on the two groups of conveying rollers 9. The conveying component 4 also includes sprockets 12. Two groups of sprockets 12 are provided and are respectively fixedly connected to the ends of the conveying rollers 9. The two groups of sprockets 12 are linked by chains 13. A retaining ring 14 is provided on the side of the conveying belt 11. The retaining ring 14 is made of soft material to prevent side leakage. The conveying belt 11 is a stainless steel mesh belt to facilitate the flow of steam water downward.

[0025] like Figure 1-2 As shown in , 4, the barrier component 5 includes a slot 15, which is arranged at the center of the top of the main warehouse 1, and a baffle 16 is inserted in the slot 15. Mounting plates 17 are arranged on both sides of the baffle 16. A motor 2 18 is arranged on the top of the main warehouse 1, and a screw 19 is arranged at the output end of the motor 2 18, and the screw 19 threadedly penetrates the mounting plate 17. A sliding rod 20 is arranged at the other end of the main warehouse 1, and the sliding rod 20 slides through the mounting plate 17. A long plate 24 is arranged on the top of the screw 19 and the sliding rod 20, and the long plate 24 is rotatably connected to the screw 19 through a bearing, and the long plate 24 is fixedly connected to the sliding rod 20.

[0026] When in use, first put the tea leaves from the feed port 2 onto the conveyor belt 11, then start the motor 2 18 to drive the screw 19 to rotate to generate a force to drive the mounting plate 17 to move downward, and the baffle 16 moves downward with the mounting plate 17 to act as a barrier, then start the steam generator 7 to steam-kill the tea leaves on the conveyor belt, and the moisture of the steam passes through the stainless steel mesh belt into the bottom of the main bin 1 and is discharged from the water outlet 6, and when the killing is completed, start the motor 2 18 again to move the baffle 16 upward, and start the motor 23 at the same time, the motor 23 drives the conveyor roller 9 to rotate and then drives the sprocket 12 to rotate, and the sprocket 12 drives the chain 13 to rotate and then drives the conveyor belt 11 to move and transport the tea leaves to the bottom of the hot air blower 8. At this time, the hot air blower 8 is started to dry the tea leaves. After drying, the motor 23 is started again to drive the withered and dried tea leaves to be discharged from the discharge port 3. In summary, the device plays the role of integrated withering and drying by combining the conveying component 4, the steam generator 7 and the hot air blower 8 to improve the efficiency. The stainless steel mesh belt, the steam generator 7 and the water outlet 6 are combined and the bottom of the main bin 1 is sloped to guide the steam and water. The barrier component 5 can prevent the two processes from affecting each other.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0028] The present invention and its embodiments are described above, and such description is not restrictive. The drawings show only one embodiment of the present invention, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In short, if ordinary technicians in the field are inspired by it, without departing from the purpose of the invention, they can design a structure and embodiment similar to the technical solution without creativity, which should belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A continuous steam tea-making and tea-drying device, comprising a main chamber, a steam generator and a hot air blower, characterized in that: A feed port is provided at the top of the main warehouse, a discharge port is provided at the bottom at the diagonal position of the main warehouse, a conveying component is provided inside the main warehouse, a barrier component is provided at the center of the main warehouse and the barrier component is directly above the conveying component, a water outlet is provided at the bottom on the other side of the main warehouse, the steam generator is fixedly connected to the top wall inside the main warehouse and is located on the left side of the barrier component, and the hot air blower is fixedly connected to the top wall inside the main warehouse and is located on the right side of the barrier component.

2. The continuous steam tea-making and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body compartment is in a rectangular parallelepiped configuration and is hollowed out inside.

3. The continuous steam tea-making and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly includes conveying rollers, which are symmetrically arranged in the main warehouse and connected to the side walls of the main warehouse through bearings. A motor seat is provided on the outer side of the main warehouse, and a motor is provided on the motor seat. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the end of one group of conveying rollers, and conveyor belts are provided on the two groups of conveying rollers.

4. The continuous steam-dried tea-tea making device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveying assembly also includes sprockets, and two groups of sprockets are respectively fixed to the ends of the conveying rollers. The two groups of sprockets are linked by chains, and a retaining ring is provided on the side of the conveyor belt.

5. The continuous steam-dried tea-tea making device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The conveyor belt is a stainless steel mesh belt.

6. The continuous steam-dried tea-making device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The barrier assembly includes a slot, which is arranged at the center position of the top of the main warehouse, a baffle is inserted in the slot, mounting plates are arranged on both sides of the baffle, a second motor is arranged on the top of the main warehouse, a screw is arranged at the output end of the second motor, and the screw thread passes through the mounting plate, a sliding rod is arranged at the other end of the main warehouse, and the sliding rod slides through the mounting plate, a long plate is arranged on the top of the screw and the sliding rod, the long plate is rotatably connected to the screw through a bearing, and the long plate is fixedly connected to the sliding rod.

7. The continuous steam-dried tea-tea making device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The feed port is arranged in a slope, and the discharge port is provided with an inclined plate, and the inclined plate is fixed to the side wall of the main bin and does not affect the operation of the conveyor belt.

8. The continuous steam-dried tea-tea making device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom wall of the main body bin is arranged in a slope and the lowest point is located at the water outlet.

9. The continuous steam-dried tea-making device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of groups of supporting legs are evenly arranged at the bottom of the main warehouse.

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