Automatic tea production line

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of tea production, in particular to an automatic tea production line which comprises a support, a tea input machine is arranged on one side of the support, tea separation mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of a first tea conveyor, a supporting plate is arranged below a third tea conveyor, and hoppers are arranged at the two ends of the supporting plate. A tea leaf rolling machine is arranged below the hopper, a tea leaf output machine is arranged on the other side of the support, a tea leaf drying machine is arranged on one side of the tea leaf output machine, a tea leaf carding mechanism is arranged on the tea leaf drying machine, and a tea leaf packaging machine is arranged on one side of the fourth tea leaf conveying machine. According to the invention, the tea production efficiency is greatly improved, the manual operation time is shortened, errors caused by manual operation are reduced, the stability of product quality is ensured, the safety of workers is guaranteed, a large amount of labor cost is saved, the standardization and consistency of products are improved, the use of resources is accurately controlled, and unnecessary waste is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of tea production, in particular to an automated tea production line. Background Art

[0002] The automated tea production line uses mechanized, automated equipment and technical means to replace traditional manual operations to complete the production process of tea processing, packaging and other links. Such an automated production line can improve production efficiency, ensure product quality, reduce labor costs, and improve production stability.

[0003] With the advancement of science and technology, automation technology has gradually been widely used in tea production, greatly improving production efficiency and product consistency. However, the existing tea automation production line still has some technical limitations and challenges, which restrict its further development and promotion. The following are several major shortcomings of the current tea automation production line:

[0004] Existing automated equipment still has certain limitations when dealing with complex processing processes. For example, in the tea processing process, temperature and humidity control, manual selection of tea leaves, manual pruning of special tea varieties, etc. often require fine adjustments based on the characteristics of the tea and processing requirements. These operations are difficult to fully achieve with current automated equipment.

[0005] The shape and size of tea leaves vary depending on factors such as variety, growing environment and picking season. Tea leaves often have complex morphological characteristics during processing, including different leaf sizes, shapes and textures. This diversity makes it difficult for automated equipment to accurately sort and comb. For example, long and thin tea leaves and wide tea leaves may be misjudged or cannot be accurately classified in automated systems. Existing automated production lines rely on preset algorithms and physical screening mechanisms, which are difficult to adapt to this highly diverse tea morphology.

[0006] Impurities in tea, such as pebbles, leaf veins, and dead branches, vary in size and shape, making it difficult to accurately comb them through simple mechanized means. Although existing automated production lines use screening nets, wind separation, and other methods to remove impurities, these methods often cannot handle finer impurities or completely avoid damage to the tea leaves themselves. Especially in the production of high-end tea, the precision required for tea combing is very high, and traditional automated methods often cannot meet this demand.

[0007] Many tea producers still rely on manual labor to carry out the final combing and selection, especially for tea leaves that are irregular in shape, easily damaged, or require special treatment. Although automated equipment can reduce most of the manual labor, it still cannot completely replace manual labor in the fine combing of tea leaves. No solution has yet been proposed for the relevant technical issues. Summary of the invention

[0008] In response to the problems in the related technology, the present invention proposes an automated tea production line to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the existing related technology. The purpose of the present invention is to greatly improve the efficiency of tea production, reduce manual operation time, reduce errors caused by manual operation, and ensure the stability of product quality. The automated production line can reduce manual operations under high temperature, high pressure or other potentially dangerous environments, ensure the safety of the staff, save a lot of labor expenses, improve the overall cost-effectiveness, improve the standardization and consistency of products, accurately control the use of resources, and reduce unnecessary waste.

[0009] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an automated tea production line, comprising a bracket, a tea input machine is arranged on one side of the bracket, a tea conveyor 1 is arranged on the bracket, tea separation mechanisms are arranged on both sides of the tea conveyor 1, a tea conveyor 3 is arranged on one side of the tea separation mechanism, a support plate is arranged below the tea conveyor 3, hoppers are arranged at both ends of the support plate, a tea kneading machine is arranged below the hopper, a tea output machine is arranged on the other side of the bracket, a tea dryer is arranged on one side of the tea output machine, a tea combing mechanism is arranged on the tea dryer, a tea conveyor 4 is arranged on one side of the tea dryer, and a tea packaging machine is arranged on one side of the tea conveyor 4.

[0010] Preferably, the tea separation mechanism includes a guide plate, a second tea conveyor, a rotating roller and a separator, the guide plate is mounted on a bracket, the second tea conveyor is arranged at the bottom of the guide plate, both ends of the rotating roller are movably connected to the inner walls on both sides of the guide plate, and a plurality of separators are provided, which are equidistantly distributed in a ring shape on the outer surface of the rotating roller.

[0011] Preferably, the second tea conveyor is arranged at an inclination, and one end of the partition plate is arranged at an inclination.

[0012] Preferably, the tea combing mechanism includes a support, a rotating rod, a combing rod, an auxiliary rod and a driving motor, the support is installed on the tea dryer, the rotating rod, the auxiliary rod and the driving motor are all arranged on the support, there are several combing rods, and they are all installed on the rotating rod, the rotating rod and the auxiliary rod are movably connected, and the output end of the driving motor is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod.

[0013] Preferably, the tea input machine includes a belt conveyor and a screw conveyor.

[0014] Preferably, the tea drying machine is also provided with a baffle.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] (1) The present invention is an automated tea production line, which can realize automated tea processing, greatly improve the efficiency of tea production, reduce manual operation time, and can work continuously without fatigue, and can achieve 24-hour uninterrupted production, thereby greatly increasing the output and ensuring the efficiency of the tea processing process. Especially in large-scale production, the automated system can effectively save time, reduce labor costs, and reduce errors caused by manual operation. Compared with manual selection and processing, automated equipment can perform tea operations more accurately, ensuring that each link can be executed efficiently and accurately, thereby ensuring the consistency and quality of the final product and ensuring the stability of product quality;

[0017] (2) The present invention is an automated tea production line that effectively avoids instability in manual operation, ensures that each piece of tea meets predetermined standards, reduces manual operation under high temperature, high pressure or other potentially dangerous environments, ensures the safety of workers, replaces manual operation, and avoids possible accidents or health hazards that may occur during manual operation, thereby improving the safety of the entire production line, saving a large amount of labor costs, improving overall cost-effectiveness, and improving product standardization and consistency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the tea combing mechanism of the present invention.

[0021] In the accompanying drawings, the following are marked: 1. bracket; 2. tea input machine; 3. tea conveyor 1; 4. guide plate; 5. tea conveyor 2; 6. rotating roller; 7. partition plate; 8. tea conveyor 3; 9. support plate; 10. hopper; 11. tea kneading machine; 12. tea output machine; 13. support; 14. rotating rod; 15. combing rod; 16. auxiliary rod; 17. tea dryer; 18. driving motor; 19. tea conveyor 4; 20. tea packaging machine; 21. baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Example

[0024] See also Figure 1-3The present invention proposes a technical solution for an automated tea production line: an automated tea production line, comprising a support 1, a tea input machine 2 is arranged on one side of the support 1, specifically, the tea input machine 2 is used to transport tea leaves to a tea conveyor 3, so that the tea conveyor 3 can transport tea leaves to a tea separation mechanism; a tea conveyor 3 is arranged on the support 1, and tea separation mechanisms are arranged on both sides of the tea conveyor 3, specifically, the tea separation mechanism is used to separate tea leaves; a tea conveyor 3 8 is arranged on one side of the tea separation mechanism, and a support plate 9 is arranged below the tea conveyor 3 8, Hoppers 10 are provided at both ends of the support plate 9. Specifically, the support plate 9 plays the role of supporting the hopper 10; a tea rolling machine 11 is provided below the hopper 10. Specifically, the tea rolling machine 11 adopts the existing technology and is one of the important equipment in the tea processing process. It is mainly used for the tea rolling process. Rolling is to mechanically break the cells of the tea leaves to release the tea juice, thereby forming the shape of the tea leaves and promoting its taste and aroma to be better expressed. The rolling process not only affects the appearance of the tea leaves, but is also directly related to the quality and taste of the tea leaves; a tea output machine 12 is provided on the other side of the bracket 1. Specifically, The tea output machine 12 is used to transport the rolled tea leaves to the tea dryer 17 for drying. A tea dryer 17 is provided on one side of the tea output machine 12. Specifically, the tea dryer 17 is one of the most critical equipment in tea production. It is mainly used to remove moisture from freshly picked tea leaves to ensure the quality, aroma, taste and long-term storage stability of the tea leaves. The drying process of the tea leaves is very important for maintaining its color, aroma and taste. Using an appropriate dryer can improve the quality of the tea leaves and accelerate the production process. A tea combing mechanism is provided on the tea dryer 17. Specifically, the tea combing mechanism Used for combing tea leaves that need to be dried to prevent uneven heating and improve the drying effect; a tea conveyor 4 19 is provided on one side of the tea dryer 17, and a tea packaging machine 20 is provided on one side of the tea conveyor 4 19. Specifically, the tea packaging machine 20 is an important equipment used in the tea packaging process, and is mainly used to package tea leaves according to certain specifications and weights for storage, transportation and sales. Tea packaging not only protects tea leaves from the influence of the external environment, but also enhances the market image and brand value of tea leaves. The tea packaging machine can greatly improve the packaging efficiency and ensure the consistent quality of each bag of tea.

[0025] See also Figure 1-2 As shown, further, the tea separation mechanism includes a guide plate 4, a tea conveyor 25, a rotating roller 6 and a separator 7. The guide plate 4 is installed on the bracket 1, the tea conveyor 25 is arranged at the bottom of the guide plate 4, both ends of the rotating roller 6 are movably connected to the inner walls on both sides of the guide plate 4, and a plurality of separators 7 are arranged and are equidistantly distributed in a ring shape on the outer surface of the rotating roller 6.

[0026] In this embodiment, the guide plate 4 supports the tea conveyor 25, the rotating roller 6 and the partition plate 7. The tea conveyor 25 is used to convey tea leaves. The rotating roller 6 rotates under the action of an external force (motor), thereby causing the partition plate 7 on the rotating roller 6 to rotate to separate the tea leaves.

[0027] See also Figure 1-2 As shown, further, the tea conveyor 2 5 is arranged at an inclination, and one end of the partition plate 7 is arranged at an inclination.

[0028] In this embodiment, it is beneficial to feed tea leaves.

[0029] See also Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, further, the tea combing mechanism includes a support 13, a rotating rod 14, a combing rod 15, an auxiliary rod 16 and a driving motor 18. The support 13 is installed on the tea dryer 17, the rotating rod 14, the auxiliary rod 16 and the driving motor 18 are all arranged on the support 13, a plurality of combing rods 15 are provided, and all are installed on the rotating rod 14, the rotating rod 14 and the auxiliary rod 16 are movably connected, and the output end of the driving motor 18 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod 14.

[0030] In this embodiment, the support 13 plays a supporting role, and the driving motor 18 is started to synchronously drive the rotating rod 14 and the auxiliary rod 16 to rotate. When the rotating rod 14 rotates, it drives the combing rod 15 to rotate, thereby combing the tea leaves.

[0031] See also Figure 1 As shown, further, the tea input machine 2 includes a belt conveyor and a screw conveyor.

[0032] See also Figure 1 As shown, further, a baffle 21 is provided on the tea dryer 17 .

[0033] In this embodiment, the baffle 21 plays a role of resistance.

[0034] Working principle of the present invention:

[0035] When processing tea leaves, the tea input machine 2 conveys the tea leaves to the tea conveyor 1 3, and the tea conveyor 1 3 can convey the tea leaves to the tea separation mechanism. The tea separation mechanism is used to separate the tea leaves. The tea conveyor 2 5 is used to convey the tea leaves. The rotating roller 6 rotates under the action of an external force (motor), so that the separation plate 7 on the rotating roller 6 rotates to separate the tea leaves. After the separation is completed, the tea leaves are conveyed to the hopper 10 of the support plate 9 through the tea conveyor 3 8, and then fall into the tea rolling machine 11 for rolling. After the rolling is completed, the tea leaves are conveyed to the tea dryer 17 through the tea output machine 12 for drying. The tea combing mechanism is used to comb the tea leaves that need to be dried to prevent uneven heating and improve the drying effect. The driving motor 18 is started to synchronously drive the rotating rod 14 and the auxiliary rod 16 to rotate. The rotating rod 14 drives the combing rod 15 to rotate when rotating, so as to comb the tea leaves. The tea conveyor 4 19 conveys the dried tea leaves to the tea packaging machine 20 for packaging.

[0036] The present invention can greatly improve the efficiency of tea production, reduce manual operation time, can work continuously without fatigue, and can achieve 24-hour uninterrupted production, thereby greatly improving output and ensuring the efficiency of the tea processing process. Especially in large-scale production, the automation system can effectively save time, reduce labor costs, and reduce errors caused by manual operation. Compared with manual selection and processing, automated equipment can perform tea operations more accurately, ensuring that each link can be executed efficiently and accurately, thereby ensuring the consistency and quality of the final product, ensuring the stability of product quality, effectively avoiding instability in manual operation, ensuring that each piece of tea meets predetermined standards, reducing manual operation in high temperature, high pressure or other potentially dangerous environments, ensuring the safety of staff, replacing manual operation, avoiding accidents or health hazards that may occur during manual operation, thereby improving the safety of the entire production line, saving a large amount of labor expenses, improving overall cost-effectiveness, and improving product standardization and consistency.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inside", "front", "center", "both ends" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0038] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms such as "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixation" and "screw-on" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] 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.

Claims

1. An automated tea production line, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support (1), wherein a tea input machine (2) is arranged on one side of the support (1), a tea conveyor (3) is arranged on the support (1), tea separation mechanisms are arranged on both sides of the tea conveyor (3), a tea conveyor (3) is arranged on one side of the tea separation mechanism, a tea conveyor (8) is arranged on one side of the tea conveyor (8), a support plate (9) is arranged below the tea conveyor (8), hoppers (10) are arranged at both ends of the support plate (9), a tea rolling machine (11) is arranged below the hopper (10), a tea output machine (12) is arranged on the other side of the support (1), a tea drying machine (17) is arranged on one side of the tea output machine (12), a tea combing mechanism is arranged on the tea drying machine (17), a tea conveyor (4) (19) is arranged on one side of the tea drying machine (17), and a tea packaging machine (20) is arranged on one side of the tea conveyor (4) (19).

2. The automatic tea production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tea separation mechanism comprises a guide plate (4), a second tea conveyor (5), a rotating roller (6) and a separator (7); the guide plate (4) is mounted on a bracket (1); the second tea conveyor (5) is arranged at the bottom of the guide plate (4); both ends of the rotating roller (6) are movably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the guide plate (4); and a plurality of separators (7) are arranged and are equidistantly distributed in a ring shape on the outer surface of the rotating roller (6).

3. The automatic tea production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second tea conveyor (5) is arranged in an inclined manner, and one end of the partition plate (7) is arranged in an inclined manner.

4. The automatic tea production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tea combing mechanism comprises a support (13), a rotating rod (14), a combing rod (15), an auxiliary rod (16) and a driving motor (18); the support (13) is mounted on a tea dryer (17); the rotating rod (14), the auxiliary rod (16) and the driving motor (18) are all arranged on the support (13); a plurality of combing rods (15) are arranged and are all mounted on the rotating rod (14); the rotating rod (14) and the auxiliary rod (16) are movably connected; and the output end of the driving motor (18) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod (14).

5. The automatic tea production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tea input machine (2) comprises a belt conveyor and a screw conveyor.

6. The automatic tea production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tea drying machine (17) is also provided with a baffle (21).

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