Intelligent rolling device suitable for tea production and processing and control method thereof

Through the intelligently controlled tea rolling device, the problems of high labor intensity, unstable quality and low efficiency of traditional equipment are solved, and efficient and stable tea rolling is achieved, which is suitable for large-scale production.

CN120167522APending Publication Date: 2025-06-20YUNNAN DEFENG TEA IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510190148.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-20
Publication Date
2025-06-20

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Technical Problem

Traditional tea rolling equipment has problems such as high labor intensity, unstable quality and low efficiency, which is difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production.

Method used

An intelligent roller device is designed, including a cylindrical roller barrel, rotatable and up-and-down roller, driving mechanism and sensor. Automatic and intelligent control are realized through intelligent control units, and the pressure and speed of the roller are automatically adjusted.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and quality of tea rolling, reduces labor intensity, realizes large-scale production, and has the functions of real-time monitoring, adjustment and fault diagnosis.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent rolling device suitable for tea production and processing and a control method thereof. According to the scheme, the rolling barrel is arranged in the device, is of a cylindrical structure, is provided with spiral threads on the inner wall, and is used for guiding tea leaves to roll and turn over in the barrel; the rolling roller is mounted in the rolling barrel, can rotate and move up and down, and is used for rolling the tea leaves; the device further comprises a driving mechanism which is connected with the rolling roller and is used for driving the rolling roller to rotate and move up and down; the sensors are arranged on the rolling barrel and the rolling roller and are used for detecting temperature, humidity, pressure and rolling time parameters of the tea leaves; the control unit is connected with the driving mechanism and the sensor and is used for automatically adjusting the pressure and speed of the rolling roller according to data fed back by the sensor and realizing intelligent control, so that the tea rolling efficiency and quality can be improved, the labor intensity can be reduced, and large-scale production can be realized.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of tea production and processing equipment, and particularly relates to an intelligent rolling device applicable to tea production and processing and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] At present, tea rolling is a key step in the tea processing process. Its purpose is to curl the tea leaves through mechanical force, break the cell structure of the tea leaves, promote the release and transformation of the substances contained in the tea leaves, and thus affect the quality and taste of the tea. Most traditional tea rolling equipment is manually or semi-automatically operated, and has the following problems: High labor intensity: It is necessary to manually continuously adjust the rolling force and time, resulting in a high labor intensity. Unstable quality: Due to the inconsistency of manual operations, it is difficult to guarantee the quality of tea rolling, affecting the final quality of the tea. Low efficiency: The rolling efficiency of traditional equipment is low, and it is difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production.

[0003] Therefore, aiming at the above technical problems and defects of high labor intensity, unstable quality and low efficiency, it is urgent to design and develop an intelligent rolling device applicable to tea production and processing and a control method thereof. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the deficiencies and difficulties existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an intelligent rolling device applicable to tea production and processing and a control method thereof, so as to improve the efficiency and quality of tea rolling through automatic and intelligent control, reduce the labor intensity, and achieve large-scale production.

[0005] The first object of the present invention is to provide an intelligent rolling device applicable to tea production and processing; the second object of the present invention is to provide an intelligent control method.

[0006] The first object of the present invention is achieved as follows: The device includes a rolling barrel which is set in a cylindrical structure and has spiral lines on the inner wall for guiding the tea leaves to roll and flip in the barrel; and a rolling roller which is installed in the rolling barrel and can rotate and move up and down for rolling the tea leaves. The device further includes a driving mechanism connected to the rolling roller for driving the rotation and up and down movement of the rolling roller; and sensors installed on the rolling barrel and the rolling roller for detecting parameters such as the temperature, humidity, pressure and rolling time of the tea leaves; and a control unit connected to the driving mechanism and the sensors for automatically adjusting the pressure and speed of the rolling roller according to the data fed back by the sensors to achieve intelligent control.

[0007] The second object of the present invention is achieved as follows: The method is applied to the intelligent rolling device applicable to tea production and processing, and the method includes the following steps: The user sets the rolling parameters through the control panel, including rolling time, pressure, and temperature; The sensor monitors parameters such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and rolling time during the rolling process in real time and transmits the data to the control unit; The control unit automatically adjusts the pressure and speed of the rolling roller by using the PID control algorithm according to the preset parameters and the real-time monitored data; The system displays various parameters in real time and prompts the user when a fault is detected.

[0008] The solution of the present invention includes a rolling barrel provided in the device and having a cylindrical structure with spiral threads on the inner wall for guiding the rolling and flipping of tea leaves in the barrel; and a rolling roller installed in the rolling barrel and capable of rotating and moving up and down for rolling the tea leaves; the device further includes a driving mechanism connected to the rolling roller and used for driving the rotation and up-and-down movement of the rolling roller; and a sensor installed on the rolling barrel and the rolling roller for detecting parameters such as the temperature, humidity, pressure, and rolling time of the tea leaves; and a control unit connected to the driving mechanism and the sensor for automatically adjusting the pressure and speed of the rolling roller according to the data fed back by the sensor to achieve intelligent control, as well as a corresponding intelligent control method, which can improve the efficiency and quality of tea rolling, reduce the labor intensity, and realize large-scale production.

[0009] That is to say, through the solution of the present invention, the following beneficial effects are achieved: improving the rolling quality: ensuring the stability and consistency of the rolling process through intelligent control, and improving the quality and taste of tea. Reducing the labor intensity: automated operation reduces manual intervention, reduces the labor intensity, and improves the production efficiency. Improving the production efficiency: the efficient operation and intelligent control of the equipment can meet the needs of large-scale production and improve the production efficiency. Real-time monitoring and adjustment: the sensor monitors various parameters during the rolling process in real time, and the control unit automatically adjusts according to the feedback data to ensure the optimization of the rolling effect. Fault diagnosis and prompt: the system has a fault diagnosis function, can detect and prompt equipment faults in time, ensure the normal operation of the equipment, and reduce the downtime. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0011] Figure 1 It is a schematic flow chart of the control method of an intelligent rolling device applicable to tea production and processing according to the present invention; Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of a kneading device that is intelligent and applicable to tea production and processing according to the present invention. Specific embodiments

[0012] To better understand the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification.

[0013] The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific examples. The details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0014] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) involved in the embodiments of the present invention, then the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture (as shown in the drawings). If this specific posture changes, then the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0015] In addition, if there are descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. involved in the embodiments of the present invention, then the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Secondly, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the present invention.

[0016] As Figure 1 - Figure 2 shown, the present invention provides a kneading device that is intelligent and applicable to tea production and processing. The device includes a kneading barrel that is set as a cylindrical structure and has spiral lines on the inner wall for guiding the rolling and flipping of tea leaves in the barrel; and a kneading roller that is installed in the kneading barrel and can rotate and move up and down for kneading the tea leaves. The device further includes a driving mechanism connected to the kneading roller for driving the rotation and up and down movement of the kneading roller; and sensors installed on the kneading barrel and the kneading roller for detecting parameters such as the temperature, humidity, pressure and kneading time of the tea leaves; and a control unit connected to the driving mechanism and the sensors for automatically adjusting the pressure and speed of the kneading roller according to the data fed back by the sensors to achieve intelligent control.

[0017] The material of the rolling barrel is stainless steel, with a diameter of 1.5 meters and a height of 1.2 meters.

[0018] The rolling roller is made of high-strength material, with a rubber layer on its surface, a diameter of 0.5 meters and a length of 1.4 meters.

[0019] The driving mechanism includes a variable-frequency motor and a transmission device. The power of the motor is 5.5 kilowatts, and the speed range is 0 - 60 revolutions per minute.

[0020] The sensors include: a temperature sensor with a measurement range of 0 - 100 °C and an accuracy of ±0.5 °C; a humidity sensor with a measurement range of 0 - 100%RH and an accuracy of ±2%RH; a pressure sensor with a measurement range of 0 - 1000 Pa and an accuracy of ±10 Pa; a time sensor with a measurement range of 0 - 24 hours and an accuracy of ±1 second.

[0021] The control unit uses a PLC and a touch screen. The PLC model is Siemens S7 - 300, and the touch screen model is Weilin Tong TK607, a 7-inch touch screen with a resolution of 800×480.

[0022] The control unit uses a PID control algorithm to automatically adjust the pressure and speed of the rolling roller according to the preset parameters and real-time monitoring data.

[0023] The device also includes an intelligent control system, and the system has the following functions: Parameter setting function, users can set parameters such as rolling time, pressure, temperature, etc. through the control panel; Real-time monitoring function, the sensors continuously monitor various parameters during the rolling process and transmit the data to the control unit; Automatic adjustment function, the control unit automatically adjusts the pressure and speed of the rolling roller according to the preset parameters and real-time monitoring data; Fault diagnosis function, the system can detect and prompt equipment failures in a timely manner.

[0024] To implement the solution of the present invention, an intelligent control method is also provided. The method is applied to the intelligent rolling device suitable for tea production and processing, and the method includes the following steps: Users set rolling parameters through the control panel, including rolling time, pressure, temperature; The sensors continuously monitor parameters such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and rolling time during the rolling process and transmit the data to the control unit; The control unit automatically adjusts the pressure and speed of the rolling roller according to the preset parameters and real-time monitoring data by using the PID control algorithm; The system displays all parameters in real time and prompts the user when a fault is detected.

[0025] The parameters of the PID control algorithm adopted by the control unit include a proportional coefficient of 1.2, an integral coefficient of 0.5, and a derivative coefficient of 0.3.

[0026] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, a rolling and kneading device that is intelligent and applicable to tea production and processing is provided. Through automatic and intelligent control, the efficiency and quality of tea rolling and kneading are improved, the labor intensity is reduced, and large-scale production is realized.

[0027] The technical solution of the present invention includes the following aspects: Structure of the rolling and kneading device: Rolling and kneading barrel: Adopts a cylindrical structure, and the inner wall is provided with spiral lines for guiding the tea leaves to roll and flip in the barrel. Rolling and kneading roller: Installed in the rolling and kneading barrel, it can rotate and move up and down. By adjusting the pressure and speed of the rolling and kneading roller, the rolling and kneading of tea leaves is realized. Driving mechanism: Includes a motor and a transmission device for driving the rotation and up and down movement of the rolling and kneading roller. Sensor: Installed on the rolling and kneading barrel and the rolling and kneading roller, it is used to detect parameters such as the temperature, humidity, pressure, and rolling and kneading time of the tea leaves. Control unit: According to the data fed back by the sensor, automatically adjusts the pressure and speed of the rolling and kneading roller to achieve intelligent control.

[0028] Intelligent control system: Parameter setting: Users can set the rolling and kneading parameters of tea leaves, such as rolling and kneading time, pressure, temperature, etc., through the control panel. Real-time monitoring: The sensor real-time monitors various parameters during the rolling and kneading process and transmits the data to the control unit. Automatic adjustment: The control unit automatically adjusts the pressure and speed of the rolling and kneading roller according to the preset parameters and the real-time monitoring data to ensure the stability and consistency of the rolling and kneading process. Fault diagnosis: The system has a fault diagnosis function, which can detect and prompt equipment failures in a timely manner to ensure the normal operation of the equipment.

[0029] Operation interface: Touch screen: Provides an intuitive operation interface, and users can set parameters, start, and stop operations through the touch screen. Data display: Real-time displays various parameters during the rolling and kneading process, facilitating users to monitor and adjust.

[0030] In the structure of the rolling and kneading device, the rolling and kneading barrel: Adopts a cylindrical structure, and the inner wall is provided with spiral lines for guiding the tea leaves to roll and flip in the barrel. The material is stainless steel, which has good corrosion resistance and hygiene. Dimensions: Diameter 1.5 meters, height 1.2 meters.

[0031] Rolling and kneading roller: Installed in the rolling and kneading barrel, it can rotate and move up and down. Made of high-strength materials, with a rubber layer on the surface to increase friction and protect the tea leaves. Dimensions: Diameter 0.5 meters, length 1.4 meters.

[0032] Driving mechanism: Includes a motor and a transmission device for driving the rotation and up and down movement of the rolling and kneading roller. The motor is a variable-frequency motor, and the speed and torque can be adjusted as needed. Motor power: 5.5 kilowatts, speed range 0 - 60 revolutions per minute.

[0033] Sensors: Installed on the rolling barrel and rolling roller, used to detect parameters such as the temperature, humidity, pressure, and rolling time of the tea leaves. High-precision sensors are adopted to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data. Temperature sensor: Measurement range 0 - 100 °C, accuracy ±0.5 °C. Humidity sensor: Measurement range 0 - 100%RH, accuracy ±2%RH. Pressure sensor: Measurement range 0 - 1000 Pa, accuracy ±10 Pa. Time sensor: Measurement range 0 - 24 hours, accuracy ±1 second.

[0034] Control unit: According to the data feedback from the sensors, automatically adjusts the pressure and speed of the rolling roller to achieve intelligent control. Adopts PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and touch screen to provide an intuitive operation interface. PLC model: Siemens S7-300, with a variety of input and output interfaces. Touch screen model: Weilin Tong TK607, 7-inch touch screen, resolution 800×480.

[0035] Intelligent control system: Parameter setting: Users can set the rolling parameters of the tea leaves through the control panel, such as rolling time, pressure, temperature, etc. The control panel adopts a touch screen, with simple operation and intuitive display.

[0036] Parameter settings: Rolling time: 30 minutes; Pressure: 300 - 500 Pa; Temperature: 30 °C - 40 °C Real-time monitoring: The sensors continuously monitor various parameters during the rolling process and transmit the data to the control unit. The control unit displays various parameters in real time through the touch screen, facilitating users to monitor and adjust.

[0037] Real-time data display: Temperature: 35 °C; Humidity: 70%RH; Pressure: 400 Pa; Rolling time: 20 minutes.

[0038] Automatic adjustment: The control unit automatically adjusts the pressure and speed of the rolling roller according to the preset parameters and real-time monitoring data. Adopts PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control algorithm to ensure the stability and consistency of the rolling process.

[0039] PID control parameters: Proportional coefficient: 1.2; Integral coefficient: 0.5; Derivative coefficient: 0.3; Fault diagnosis: The system has a fault diagnosis function, which can detect and prompt equipment faults in a timely manner. Fault information is displayed through the touch screen, facilitating users to handle in a timely manner.

[0040] Common faults: Motor overload: Displays "Motor overload, please check the load"; Sensor fault: Displays "Sensor fault, please check the connection"; Operation Interface: Touch Screen: Provides an intuitive operation interface through which users can set parameters, start, and stop operations. The touch screen features a high-resolution display, easy operation, and clear display.

[0041] Operation Interface Layout: Parameter Setting Area: Users can set parameters such as rolling time, pressure, temperature, etc. Start / Stop Button: Users can start and stop the rolling process. Real-time Data Display Area: Displays current parameters such as temperature, humidity, pressure, rolling time, etc. Fault Prompt Area: Displays the fault information of the device.

[0042] Data Display: Real-time displays various parameters during the rolling process, including temperature, humidity, pressure, rolling time, etc. Through charts and numbers, it is convenient for users to visually monitor the rolling process.

[0043] Data Display Example: Temperature Chart: Displays the change curve of temperature over time. Humidity Number: Displays the current humidity value of 70%RH. Pressure Number: Displays the current pressure value of 400 Pa. Rolling Time Number: Displays the current rolling time of 20 minutes.

[0044] The intelligent rolling device of the present invention, which is suitable for tea production and processing, significantly improves the efficiency and quality of tea rolling, reduces labor intensity, and realizes large-scale production through automated and intelligent control. The device has a reasonable structure, easy operation, broad application prospects, and significant economic benefits.

Claims

1. An intelligent kneading device suitable for tea production and processing, characterized in that: The device comprises a rolling barrel which is arranged in a cylindrical structure and has spiral patterns on the inner wall, and is used to guide the tea leaves to roll and turn in the barrel; and a rolling roller which is installed in the rolling barrel and can rotate and move up and down, and is used to roll the tea leaves; The device also includes a driving mechanism connected to the kneading roller and used to drive the rotation and up and down movement of the kneading roller; and a sensor installed on the kneading barrel and the kneading roller and used to detect the temperature, humidity, pressure and kneading time parameters of the tea leaves; and a control unit connected to the driving mechanism and the sensor and used to automatically adjust the pressure and speed of the kneading roller according to the data fed back by the sensor to realize intelligent control.

2. An intelligent kneading device suitable for tea production and processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The kneading barrel is made of stainless steel, with a diameter of 1.5 meters and a height of 1.2 meters.

3. An intelligent kneading device suitable for tea production and processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The kneading roller is made of high-strength material, with a rubber layer on the surface, and has a diameter of 0.5 meters and a length of 1.4 meters.

4. The intelligent kneading device suitable for tea production and processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism includes a variable frequency motor and a transmission device. The motor has a power of 5.5 kilowatts and a rotation speed range of 0-60 rpm.

5. The intelligent kneading device suitable for tea production and processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensors include: a temperature sensor with a measuring range of 0-100°C and an accuracy of ±0.5°C; a humidity sensor with a measuring range of 0-100%RH and an accuracy of ±2%RH; a pressure sensor with a measuring range of 0-1000 Pa and an accuracy of ±10 Pa; and a time sensor with a measuring range of 0-24 hours and an accuracy of ±1 second.

6. The intelligent kneading device suitable for tea production and processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit adopts PLC and touch screen, the PLC model is Siemens S7-300, the touch screen model is Weiluntong TK607, 7-inch touch screen, resolution 800×480.

7. An intelligent kneading device suitable for tea production and processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit adopts a PID control algorithm to automatically adjust the pressure and speed of the kneading roller according to preset parameters and real-time monitoring data.

8. The intelligent kneading device suitable for tea production and processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device also includes an intelligent control system, which has the following functions: Parameter setting function, users can set the kneading time, pressure, temperature and other parameters through the control panel; Real-time monitoring function, the sensor monitors various parameters of the kneading process in real time and transmits the data to the control unit; Automatic adjustment function: the control unit automatically adjusts the pressure and speed of the kneading roller according to preset parameters and real-time monitoring data; With the fault diagnosis function, the system can detect and prompt equipment faults in time.

9. An intelligent control method, characterized in that: The method is applied to an intelligent kneading device suitable for tea production and processing as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, and the method comprises the following steps: The user sets the kneading parameters, including kneading time, pressure, and temperature, through the control panel; The sensor monitors the temperature, humidity, pressure and kneading time in real time during the kneading process and transmits the data to the control unit; The control unit uses PID control algorithm to automatically adjust the pressure and speed of the kneading roller according to preset parameters and real-time monitoring data; The system displays various parameters in real time and alerts the user when a fault is detected.

10. An intelligent control method according to claim 9, characterized in that: The parameters of the PID control algorithm adopted by the control unit include a proportional coefficient of 1.2, an integral coefficient of 0.5, and a differential coefficient of 0.3.