Tea fermentation device and humidity regulation and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of tea leaf fermentation, and provides a tea leaf fermentation device and a humidity regulation and control method thereof.The tea leaf fermentation device comprises an outer tank body, an adapter ring, an inner tank body, a drying assembly, a humidifying pipe, a baffle, a material pushing ring, an air cylinder and a material guiding top ring, an opening is formed in the top of the outer tank body, and the adapter ring is rotationally arranged in the outer tank body; a humidity adjusting cavity is formed between the outer tank body and the adapter ring. A first material passing hole and a second material passing hole are formed in the transfer ring, so that tea stored in the inner tank body can be conveyed to the humidity adjusting cavity, and the first material passing hole and the second material passing hole are formed in the lower portion and the upper portion of the side wall of the transfer ring correspondingly; the tea leaves can be supplied back to the inner tank body through the second material passing hole and the third material passing hole in cooperation with the material guiding top ring, the tea leaves with too high humidity are supplied to the humidity adjusting cavity, the tea leaves are dried through the drying assembly communicating with the humidity adjusting cavity, and therefore the tea leaf humidity adjusting device can conveniently conduct rapid humidity reducing treatment on the tea leaves and is convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of tea fermentation technology, and in particular to a tea fermentation device and its humidity control method. Background Technology

[0002] Tea fermentation is the core process in tea processing that shapes its unique flavor, aroma, and taste. During this process, under suitable temperature, humidity, and oxygen conditions, enzymes in the tea cell tissue catalyze a series of complex biochemical reactions, among which the oxidation and polymerization of polyphenols is the most critical. Therefore, humidity control during tea fermentation is particularly important.

[0003] Conventional methods involve storing tea leaves in a fermentation chamber and installing a humidifier spray nozzle inside to continuously spray humidifying mist into the chamber, maintaining the optimal humidity level for tea fermentation. However, excessive humidifying mist spraying can lead to overly moist tea leaves. Existing tea fermentation devices typically address this by intermittently stopping the humidifying mist supply to slowly reduce humidity, which is inconvenient and can compromise the quality of the fermented tea. Therefore, this solution proposes a tea fermentation device and its humidity control method to address these issues. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention proposes a tea fermentation device and its humidity control method to solve the technical problem that existing tea fermentation devices, when the humidity of the tea is too high, usually reduce the humidity of the tea slowly by interrupting the supply of humidifying mist, which is inconvenient to quickly reduce the humidity of the tea, thus causing damage to the quality of tea fermentation.

[0005] The technical solution of this invention is implemented as follows: This invention provides a tea fermentation device, including an outer tank, a connecting ring, an inner tank, a drying assembly, a humidifying pipe, a baffle, a pushing ring, a cylinder, and a guiding top ring, wherein...

[0006] The outer tank has an opening at the top, the adapter ring is rotatably disposed inside the outer tank, and a humidity regulating chamber is formed between the outer tank and the adapter ring;

[0007] The adapter ring has a support plate inside, and the inner tank is inserted into the inner side of the adapter ring. The support plate is used to support the inner tank, and the inner tank is used to store tea.

[0008] The adapter ring has two first material passage holes on the lower side wall and two second material passage holes on the upper side wall. The two first material passage holes and the two second material passage holes are staggered in the height direction.

[0009] The inner tank has two third material passage holes on its side wall. The two third material passage holes are respectively connected to the two first material passage holes. When the adapter ring rotates 90°, the two third material passage holes are respectively connected to the two second material passage holes.

[0010] The outer tank has an assembly opening on its side wall that communicates with the humidity control chamber. The drying component is inserted into the assembly opening and is detachably connected to the outer tank.

[0011] A humidifying tube, located inside the inner tank, is used to humidify the tea leaves;

[0012] The top of the inner tank is provided with an assembly through hole, which is connected to the third material passage hole. The baffle is inserted into the inner side of the assembly through hole and covers the third material passage hole.

[0013] A pusher ring is slidably disposed inside the humidity regulating chamber, and the pusher ring is sealed and fitted with the adapter ring and the outer tank body;

[0014] A cylinder is mounted on the outer tank, and the telescopic end of the cylinder extends and retracts in the height direction. The pusher ring is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the cylinder.

[0015] A material guide ring is located at the top of the inner cavity of the humidity regulating chamber, and the bottom wall of the material guide ring is an inclined wall.

[0016] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the included angle between the end walls of the first feed hole and the second feed hole is 90°, and the baffle protrudes from the inner tank in the height direction.

[0017] Based on the above technical solutions, the preferred embodiment also includes a transfer chassis and a humidifying mist inlet pipe, wherein...

[0018] The adapter base is rotatably mounted on the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the inner tank, and the adapter base is provided with multiple humidification tubes. The adapter base is used to support the tea leaves, and the side wall of the humidification tube has multiple humidification holes that communicate with the inner cavity of the humidification tube.

[0019] The humidifying pipe is connected to the bottom of the inner tank, and a humidifying chamber is formed inside the adapter chassis. The top of the adapter chassis has multiple upper connecting holes, and the bottom of the adapter chassis has a lower connecting hole. The upper connecting holes are connected to the humidifying pipe and the humidifying chamber, and the lower connecting holes are connected to the humidifying mist inlet pipe and the humidifying chamber.

[0020] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, it also includes a rotating shaft, a first drive gear, a first helical gear, a first motor, and a second helical gear, wherein...

[0021] A rotating shaft is rotatably disposed at the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the outer tank. The first drive gear is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. A first connecting hole is provided at the bottom of the inner tank for the first drive gear to pass through. A first annular tooth groove that meshes with the first drive gear is provided at the bottom of the adapter chassis.

[0022] A first helical gear is disposed at the end of the rotating shaft away from the first drive gear;

[0023] A first motor is located at the bottom of the outer tank, and a second helical gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor, with the second helical gear meshing with the first helical gear.

[0024] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the system also includes a second motor and a second drive gear, wherein...

[0025] The second motor is located at the bottom of the outer tank, and the second drive gear is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the second motor. The bottom of the outer tank has a second through hole for the second drive gear to pass through, and the bottom of the adapter ring has a second annular tooth groove that meshes with the second drive gear.

[0026] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the drying assembly includes a housing, a filter screen, a drying filler, and a drying air inlet pipe, wherein,

[0027] The box body is inserted into the assembly opening, the drying filler is filled into the box body, the filter screen is set at the end of the box body, the filter screen is used to block the drying filler and tea leaves, and the filter screen is aligned with the inner wall of the outer can body in the height direction;

[0028] A drying air inlet pipe is connected to the housing and is used to supply drying hot air to the housing.

[0029] Based on the above technical solutions, a preferred embodiment also includes a top cover, wherein...

[0030] A top cover is detachably fitted onto the top of the outer tank, and an exhaust pipe is connected to the top cover.

[0031] Based on the above technical solutions, the preferred embodiment also includes a top ring and a support plate, wherein...

[0032] A top ring is disposed inside the outer tank and abuts against the adapter ring; the humidity regulating chamber is formed below the top ring; and the material guiding top ring is disposed at the bottom of the top ring.

[0033] A tray is provided on the periphery of the inner tank, and the top ring is used to support the tray.

[0034] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, a lifting ring is rotatably connected to the pallet.

[0035] This invention also proposes a humidity control method for a tea fermentation device, which is accomplished using the aforementioned tea fermentation device and includes the following steps:

[0036] S1. Store the tea leaves inside the inner container from the top of the outer container;

[0037] S2. Humidify the tea leaves by emitting humidifying mist through the humidifying pipe;

[0038] S3. Remove the baffle when the humidity in the tea plantation is too high;

[0039] S4. After the dehumidification of the tea plantation is completed, adjust the adapter ring to rotate 90°.

[0040] S5. The regulating cylinder pushes the pusher ring upward to complete the rapid drying process of the tea leaves.

[0041] The tea fermentation apparatus and humidity control method of the present invention have the following advantages over the prior art:

[0042] (1) The tea fermentation device of this application is provided with a first feed hole and a second feed hole on the adapter ring. When the adapter ring rotates, the first feed hole and the second feed hole are selectively connected to the third feed hole. Therefore, the tea stored in the inner tank can be supplied to the humidity conditioning chamber. The first feed hole and the second feed hole are respectively located below and above the side wall of the adapter ring. Therefore, this application can adjust the rotation of the adapter ring according to the tea supply requirements. When it is necessary to supply tea to the humidity conditioning chamber, the first feed hole is adjusted to connect with the third feed hole. When it is necessary to supply tea in the humidity conditioning chamber back to the inner tank, the second feed hole is adjusted to connect with the third feed hole. By setting the cylinder to adjust the push ring to move upward, it can cooperate with the guide top ring to supply tea back to the inner tank through the second feed hole and the third feed hole. By supplying tea with excessive moisture to the humidity conditioning chamber and drying the tea through the drying component connected to the humidity conditioning chamber, this application can facilitate the rapid dehumidification treatment of tea and is convenient to use.

[0043] (2) By setting the adapter base to rotate with the inner tank, and the humidifying pipe being mounted on the adapter base, the adapter base can be adjusted to rotate when humidifying the tea. The rotating adapter base drives the humidifying pipe to rotate, which not only increases the coverage area of ​​the tea humidification and improves the humidification efficiency, but also stirs the tea in the inner tank, further improving the humidification efficiency and making it convenient to use. By setting the top and bottom of the adapter base to have upper and lower connecting holes, the humidifying pipe and the humidifying mist inlet pipe can always be kept connected when the adapter base rotates, making it convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0044] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0045] Figure 1 This is a top perspective view of the tea fermentation apparatus of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 2 This is a bottom perspective view of the tea fermentation apparatus of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 3 This is a right-side view of the tea fermentation apparatus of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 4 The tea fermentation apparatus of the present invention Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the structure at point AA shown.

[0049] Figure 5 The tea fermentation apparatus of the present invention Figure 4 An enlarged view of point B is shown below;

[0050] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection method between the adapter ring and the inner tank of the tea fermentation device of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 7 The tea fermentation apparatus of the present invention Figure 6 A bottom-view perspective of the structure shown.

[0052] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the adapter ring of the tea fermentation device of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the inner tank of the tea fermentation device of the present invention.

[0054] In the diagram: 11. Outer tank; 111. Humidification chamber; 112. Assembly opening; 113. Second connecting hole; 12. Adapter ring; 121. Support plate; 122. First feed hole; 123. Second feed hole; 124. Second annular toothed groove; 13. Inner tank; 131. Third feed hole; 132. Assembly through hole; 133. First connecting hole; 2. Drying assembly; 21. Box; 22. Filter screen; 23. Drying filler; 24. Drying air inlet pipe; 25. Upper connector; 26. Lock; 31. Adapter base; 311. Humidifier Cavity; 312, Upper connecting hole; 313, Lower connecting hole; 314, First annular toothed groove; 32, Humidifying pipe; 321, Humidifying hole; 33, Humidifying mist inlet pipe; 41, Baffle; 42, Pushing ring; 43, Cylinder; 44, Guide top ring; 51, Rotating shaft; 52, First drive gear; 53, First inclined gear; 54, First motor; 55, Second inclined gear; 56, Mounting bracket; 61, Second motor; 62, Second drive gear; 71, Top cover; 72, Exhaust pipe; 81, Top ring; 82, Support plate; 83, Lifting ring. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0056] like Figures 1-9As shown, the tea fermentation device of the present invention includes an outer tank 11, a transition ring 12, an inner tank 13, a drying assembly 2, a humidifying pipe 32, a baffle 41, a pushing ring 42, a cylinder 43, and a guiding top ring 44. The outer tank 11 has an open top, and the transition ring 12 is rotatably disposed inside the outer tank 11, forming a humidification chamber 111 between the outer tank 11 and the transition ring 12. A support plate 121 is disposed inside the transition ring 12, and the inner tank 13 is inserted into the inner side of the transition ring 12. The support plate 121 supports the inner tank 13, which is used to store tea. Two first feeding holes 122 are provided below the side wall of the adapter ring 12, and two second feeding holes 123 are provided above the side wall of the adapter ring 12. The two first feeding holes 122 and the two second feeding holes 123 are staggered in height. Two third feeding holes 131 are provided on the side wall of the inner tank 13, and the two third feeding holes 131 are respectively connected to the two first feeding holes 122. When the adapter ring 121... 2. After rotating 90°, the two third feed holes 131 are connected to the two second feed holes 123 respectively; the side wall of the outer tank 11 has an assembly opening 112 that communicates with the humidification chamber 111, the drying component 2 is inserted into the assembly opening 112 and is detachably connected to the outer tank 11; the humidification pipe 32 is set inside the inner tank 13 for humidifying the tea; the top of the inner tank 13 has an assembly through hole 132 that communicates with the third feed holes 131. The baffle 41 is inserted into the inner side of the assembly through hole 132 and covers the third material passage hole 131; the pusher ring 42 is slidably disposed inside the humidity conditioning chamber 111, and the pusher ring 42 is sealed and fitted with the adapter ring 12 and the outer tank 11; the cylinder 43 is disposed on the outer tank 11, and the telescopic end of the cylinder 43 extends and retracts in the height direction, and the pusher ring 42 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the cylinder 43; the guide top ring 44 is disposed at the top of the inner cavity of the humidity conditioning chamber 111, and the bottom wall of the guide top ring 44 is an inclined wall.

[0057] In practice, the two ends of the drying component 2 extend to the upper and lower ends of the humidity conditioning chamber 111, respectively. After the adapter ring 12 rotates 90°, the bottom wall of the material guide top ring 44 extends to the second material passage hole 123.

[0058] In practice, there is a distance between the support plate 121 and the bottom of the adapter ring 12 to facilitate the assembly of the first drive gear 52, the first inclined gear 53 and the second inclined gear 55.

[0059] In practice, tea leaves are stored inside the inner tank 13 from the top of the outer tank 11; humidifying mist is discharged through the humidifying pipe 32 to humidify the tea leaves; when the humidity of the tea leaves is too high, the baffle 41 is removed, and the tea leaves stored inside the inner tank 13 fall through the third feed hole 131 and the first feed hole 122 and are stored inside the humidity regulating chamber 111. The drying component 2 dehumidifies the tea leaves inside the humidity regulating chamber 111; after the tea leaves are dehumidified, the rotating adapter 12 is adjusted to rotate. At 90°, the second feed hole 123 is connected to the third feed hole 131. The side wall of the adapter ring 12 located below the second feed hole 123 can block the lower part of the third feed hole 131. The regulating cylinder 43 pushes the pusher ring 42 upward. At this time, the pusher ring 42 pushes the tea leaves upward. Under the action of the inclined bottom wall of the guide ring 44, the tea leaves fall back into the inner tank 13 through the second feed hole 123 and the third feed hole 131, completing the rapid drying process of the tea leaves.

[0060] The tea fermentation device of this application features a first feed hole 122 and a second feed hole 123 on a transition ring 12. When the transition ring 12 rotates, the first feed hole 122 and the second feed hole 123 selectively connect with a third feed hole 131, thus allowing the tea stored inside the inner tank 13 to be supplied to the humidity regulating chamber 111. Because the first feed hole 122 and the second feed hole 123 are respectively located below and above the side wall of the transition ring 12, this application allows the rotation of the transition ring 12 to be adjusted according to the tea supply requirements. When tea needs to be supplied to the humidity regulating chamber 111... The first feed hole 122 is connected to the third feed hole 131. When it is necessary to feed the tea leaves in the humidity conditioning chamber 111 back to the inner tank 13, the second feed hole 123 is connected to the third feed hole 131. The pusher ring 42 is moved upward by the cylinder 43. It can cooperate with the guide ring 44 to feed the tea leaves back to the inner tank 13 through the second feed hole 123 and the third feed hole 131. By supplying the tea leaves with excessive moisture to the humidity conditioning chamber 111, and drying the tea leaves through the drying component 2 connected to the humidity conditioning chamber 111, this application can facilitate the rapid dehumidification of tea leaves and make it convenient to use.

[0061] In a preferred embodiment, the included angle between the end walls of the first feed hole 122 and the second feed hole 123 is 90°, and the baffle 41 protrudes from the inner tank 13 in the height direction.

[0062] This design allows the ring wall below the second material hole 123 to simultaneously cover the third material hole 131 as the first material hole 122 disengages from the third material hole 131.

[0063] By setting the baffle 41 to protrude from the inner tank 13 in the height direction, it is convenient to take out and put in the baffle 41.

[0064] In a preferred embodiment, the system further includes a transfer base 31 and a humidifying mist inlet pipe 33. The transfer base 31 is rotatably mounted on the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the inner tank 13 and is provided with multiple humidifying pipes 32. The transfer base 31 is used to support the tea leaves. The side walls of the humidifying pipes 32 are provided with multiple humidifying holes 321 that communicate with the inner cavity of the humidifying pipes 32. The humidifying pipes 32 are connected to the bottom of the inner tank 13. A humidifying cavity 311 is formed inside the transfer base 31. Multiple upper connecting holes 312 are provided on the top of the transfer base 31, and a lower connecting hole 313 is provided on the bottom of the transfer base 31. The upper connecting holes 312 communicate with the humidifying pipes 32 and the humidifying cavity 311, and the lower connecting hole 313 communicates with the humidifying mist inlet pipe 33 and the humidifying cavity 311.

[0065] By setting the adapter base 31 to rotate with the inner tank 13, and with the humidifying pipe 32 mounted on the adapter base 31, the adapter base 31 can be adjusted to rotate when humidifying tea. The rotating adapter base 31 drives the humidifying pipe 32 to rotate, which not only increases the coverage area for humidifying the tea and improves the humidification efficiency, but also stirs the tea within the inner tank 13, further enhancing the humidification efficiency and making it convenient to use. By providing upper connecting holes 312 and lower connecting holes 313 at both the top and bottom of the adapter base 31, the connection between the humidifying pipe 32 and the humidifying mist inlet pipe 33 is maintained throughout the rotation of the adapter base 31, ensuring ease of use.

[0066] It also includes a rotating shaft 51, a first drive gear 52, a first helical gear 53, a first motor 54, and a second helical gear 55. The rotating shaft 51 is rotatably disposed on the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the outer tank 11. The first drive gear 52 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 51. The bottom of the inner tank 13 has a first connecting hole 133 for the first drive gear 52 to pass through. The bottom of the transfer base 31 has a first annular tooth groove 314 that meshes with the first drive gear 52. The first helical gear 53 is disposed at the end of the rotating shaft 51 away from the first drive gear 52. The first motor 54 is disposed at the bottom of the outer tank 11, and the second helical gear 55 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor 54 and meshes with the first helical gear 53.

[0067] Specifically, when it is necessary to adjust the rotation of the adapter chassis 31, the first motor 54 is driven, the first motor 54 drives the second helical gear 55 to rotate, the second helical gear 55 drives the rotating shaft 51 to rotate through the first helical gear 53, the rotating shaft 51 drives the first drive gear 52 to rotate, and the first drive gear 52 drives the adapter chassis 31 to rotate through the first annular tooth groove 314 that meshes with it, thereby completing the rotation drive process of the alignment adapter chassis 31.

[0068] In practice, an installation bracket 56 is provided on the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the outer tank 11, and the rotating shaft 51 is rotatably connected to the installation bracket 56.

[0069] In a preferred embodiment, the device further includes a second motor 61 and a second drive gear 62. The second motor 61 is disposed at the bottom of the outer tank 11, and the second drive gear 62 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the second motor 61. The bottom of the outer tank 11 is provided with a second connecting hole 113 through which the second drive gear 62 passes, and the bottom of the adapter ring 12 is provided with a second annular tooth groove 124 that meshes with the second drive gear 62.

[0070] In practice, when it is necessary to adjust the rotation of the adapter ring 12, the second motor 61 is started. The second motor 61 drives the second drive gear 62 to rotate. The second drive gear 62 drives the adapter ring 12 to rotate through the second annular tooth groove 124 that meshes with it, thereby completing the driving process of the adapter ring 12.

[0071] In a preferred embodiment, the drying assembly 2 includes a housing 21, a filter 22, a drying filler 23, and a drying air inlet pipe 24. The housing 21 is inserted into the assembly opening 112, the drying filler 23 is filled inside the housing 21, the filter 22 is disposed at the end of the housing 21, the filter 22 is used to shield the drying filler 23 and tea leaves, and the filter 22 is aligned with the inner wall of the outer tank 11 in the height direction; the drying air inlet pipe 24 is connected to the housing 21 and is used to supply drying hot air to the housing 21.

[0072] In practice, the outer tank 11 is provided with an upper connector 25 on its side wall, and the upper connector 25 is connected to the box 21 by a latch 26.

[0073] It also includes a top cover 71, which is detachably fitted onto the top of the outer tank 11, and an exhaust pipe 72 is connected to the top cover 71.

[0074] In a preferred embodiment, the device also includes a top ring 81 and a tray 82. The top ring 81 is disposed inside the outer tank 11 and abuts against the transition ring 12. The humidity regulating chamber 111 is formed below the top ring 81, and the material guiding top ring 44 is disposed at the bottom of the top ring 81. The tray 82 is disposed on the periphery of the inner tank 13, and the top ring 81 is used to support the tray 82.

[0075] A lifting ring 83 is rotatably connected to the pallet 82.

[0076] The top ring 81 supports the support plate 82, which improves the connection stability of the inner tank 13. The lifting ring 83 facilitates the removal and insertion of the inner tank 13.

[0077] This invention also proposes a humidity control method for a tea fermentation device, which is accomplished using the aforementioned tea fermentation device and includes the following steps:

[0078] Step 1: Transfer the tea leaves from the top of the outer container 11 into the interior of the inner container 13;

[0079] Step 2: Humidify the tea leaves by discharging humidifying mist through humidifying pipe 32;

[0080] Step 3: When the humidity of the tea is too high, remove the baffle 41. At this time, the tea stored inside the inner tank 13 falls through the third feed hole 131 and the first feed hole 122 and is stored inside the humidity regulating chamber 111. The drying component 2 dehumidifies the tea inside the humidity regulating chamber 111.

[0081] Step 4: After the dehumidification of the tea plant is completed, adjust the adapter ring 12 to rotate 90°. At this time, the second feed hole 123 is connected to the third feed hole 131. The side wall of the adapter ring 12 located below the second feed hole 123 can block the bottom of the third feed hole 131.

[0082] Step 5: Adjust the cylinder 43 to push the pusher ring 42 upward. At this time, the pusher ring 42 pushes the tea leaves upward. Under the action of the inclined bottom wall of the guide ring 44, the tea leaves fall back into the inner tank 13 through the second feed hole 123 and the third feed hole 131, completing the rapid drying process of the tea leaves.

[0083] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tea fermentation device, characterized in that: It includes an outer tank, a connecting ring, an inner tank, a drying assembly, a humidifying pipe, a baffle, a pusher ring, a cylinder, and a guide ring, among which, The outer tank has an opening at the top, the adapter ring is rotatably disposed inside the outer tank, and a humidity regulating chamber is formed between the outer tank and the adapter ring; The adapter ring has a support plate inside, and the inner tank is inserted into the inner side of the adapter ring. The support plate is used to support the inner tank, and the inner tank is used to store tea. The adapter ring has two first material passage holes on the lower side wall and two second material passage holes on the upper side wall. The two first material passage holes and the two second material passage holes are staggered in the height direction. The inner tank has two third material passage holes on its side wall. The two third material passage holes are respectively connected to the two first material passage holes. When the adapter ring rotates 90°, the two third material passage holes are respectively connected to the two second material passage holes. The outer tank has an assembly opening on its side wall that communicates with the humidity control chamber. The drying component is inserted into the assembly opening and is detachably connected to the outer tank. A humidifying tube, located inside the inner tank, is used to humidify the tea leaves; The top of the inner tank is provided with an assembly through hole, which is connected to the third material passage hole. The baffle is inserted into the inner side of the assembly through hole and covers the third material passage hole. A pusher ring is slidably disposed inside the humidity regulating chamber, and the pusher ring is sealed and fitted with the adapter ring and the outer tank body; A cylinder is mounted on the outer tank, and the telescopic end of the cylinder extends and retracts in the height direction. The pusher ring is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the cylinder. A material guide ring is located at the top of the inner cavity of the humidity regulating chamber, and the bottom wall of the material guide ring is an inclined wall.

2. The tea fermentation apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The included angle between the end walls of the first and second feed holes is 90°, and the baffle protrudes from the inner tank in the height direction.

3. The tea fermentation apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes the adapter chassis and the humidifying mist inlet pipe, among which, The adapter base is rotatably mounted on the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the inner tank, and the adapter base is provided with multiple humidification tubes. The adapter base is used to support the tea leaves, and the side wall of the humidification tube has multiple humidification holes that communicate with the inner cavity of the humidification tube. The humidifying pipe is connected to the bottom of the inner tank, and a humidifying chamber is formed inside the adapter chassis. The top of the adapter chassis has multiple upper connecting holes, and the bottom of the adapter chassis has a lower connecting hole. The upper connecting holes are connected to the humidifying pipe and the humidifying chamber, and the lower connecting holes are connected to the humidifying mist inlet pipe and the humidifying chamber.

4. The tea fermentation apparatus as described in claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a rotating shaft, a first drive gear, a first helical gear, a first motor, and a second helical gear. in, A rotating shaft is rotatably disposed at the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the outer tank. The first drive gear is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. A first connecting hole is provided at the bottom of the inner tank for the first drive gear to pass through. A first annular tooth groove that meshes with the first drive gear is provided at the bottom of the adapter chassis. A first helical gear is disposed at the end of the rotating shaft away from the first drive gear; A first motor is located at the bottom of the outer tank, and a second helical gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor, with the second helical gear meshing with the first helical gear.

5. The tea fermentation apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second motor and a second drive gear, wherein, The second motor is located at the bottom of the outer tank, and the second drive gear is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the second motor. The bottom of the outer tank has a second through hole for the second drive gear to pass through, and the bottom of the adapter ring has a second annular tooth groove that meshes with the second drive gear.

6. The tea fermentation apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The drying assembly includes a housing, a filter screen, drying filler material, and a drying air inlet pipe, wherein... The box body is inserted into the assembly opening, the dry filler is filled into the inside of the box body, the filter screen is set at the end of the box body, the filter screen is used to block the dry filler and tea leaves, and the filter screen is aligned with the inner wall of the outer can body in the height direction; A drying air inlet pipe is connected to the housing and is used to supply drying hot air to the housing.

7. The tea fermentation apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes the top cover, among which, A top cover is detachably fitted onto the top of the outer tank, and an exhaust pipe is connected to the top cover.

8. The tea fermentation apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes the top ring and the support plate, among which, A top ring is disposed inside the outer tank and abuts against the adapter ring; the humidity regulating chamber is formed below the top ring; and the material guiding top ring is disposed at the bottom of the top ring. A tray is provided on the periphery of the inner tank, and the top ring is used to support the tray.

9. The tea fermentation apparatus as described in claim 8, characterized in that: A lifting ring is rotatably connected to the pallet.

10. A method for humidity control in a tea fermentation apparatus, characterized in that: The tea fermentation process, performed using the tea fermentation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, includes the following steps: S1. Store the tea leaves inside the inner container from the top of the outer container; S2. Humidify the tea leaves by emitting humidifying mist through the humidifying pipe; S3. Remove the baffle when the humidity in the tea plantation is too high; S4. After the dehumidification of the tea plantation is completed, adjust the adapter ring to rotate 90°. S5. The regulating cylinder pushes the pusher ring upward to complete the rapid drying process of the tea leaves.

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