A black tea fermentation machine

By setting up a scraping device in the fermentation plate of the black tea fermenter, the problem of increasing stickiness between the tea leaves and the fermentation plate is solved, and a more convenient tea removal process is achieved.

CN222737162UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-11ZHUSHAN COUNTY LOUTAIXIANG TEA CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421576963.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-05
Publication Date
2025-04-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-05

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Technical Problem

During the fermentation process of existing black tea fermenters, the viscosity between the tea leaves and the fermentation plate increases, resulting in troublesome subsequent removal.

Method used

A black tea fermenter is designed, and multiple fermentation plates are evenly arranged inside the main body of the fermentation plate, and a scraping device is arranged inside each fermentation plate, including a transverse scraper, an adjustment assembly and a longitudinal scraper, for scraping the inner bottom wall and the opposite inner wall of the fermentation plate.

Benefits of technology

Through the use of the scraping device, the black tea adhered to the fermentation plate can be effectively removed, simplifying the process of taking the tea leaves out of the fermentation frame.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a black tea fermentation machine, which relates to the field of black tea processing equipment. The black tea fermentation machine comprises a fermentation machine main body, wherein a plurality of fermentation trays are evenly arranged in a vertical direction inside the fermentation machine main body, and scraping devices are arranged inside the plurality of fermentation trays, respectively used for scraping the inner bottom walls and the relative inner side walls of the plurality of fermentation trays. The scraping device is arranged in the device, and during use, since the scraping device is used to scrape the inner bottom walls and the relative inner side walls of the fermentation tray, when the fermentation tray is taken out from the fermentation machine main body and the black tea is adhered to the fermentation tray, the scraping device can be moved to scrape the inner side wall of the fermentation tray, so that the adhered black tea can be scraped off again, and it is convenient to take the tea leaves out of the fermentation frame later.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of black tea processing equipment, in particular to a black tea fermentation machine. Background Art

[0002] Black tea is a fermented tea with a strong aroma and taste. Black tea fermentation machines are usually used in the processing of black tea. Black tea fermentation machines are mechanical equipment specially used in the black tea fermentation process. Black tea fermentation is an important part of the black tea production process, which determines the color, aroma and taste of the tea. Black tea fermentation machines promote the action of enzymes in tea by simulating and controlling the environmental conditions required for black tea fermentation, such as temperature, humidity and oxygen content, so that the compounds in the tea undergo a series of complex chemical reactions, thereby producing the unique color, aroma and taste of black tea. Black tea fermentation machines are an indispensable and important equipment in the black tea production process.

[0003] In the existing black tea fermentation machine, it usually includes a fermentation machine body, a heating plate is arranged at the inner bottom of the fermentation machine body, a plurality of water spray holes are arranged on the opposite inner wall of the fermentation machine body, and a plurality of fermentation plates are arranged inside the fermentation machine body. During use, the black tea will be placed inside the fermentation plate, the temperature inside the fermentation machine body will be increased by the heating plate, and the humidity inside the fermentation machine body will be increased by the water spray holes. However, in the existing black tea fermentation process, the tea leaves will absorb a certain amount of water during the fermentation process and become relatively moist, which increases the viscosity between the tea leaves and the fermentation plate, making it more troublesome to take the tea leaves out of the fermentation frame later.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new black tea fermentation machine to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a black tea fermentation machine.

[0006] The black tea fermentation machine provided by the utility model comprises a fermentation machine body, wherein a plurality of fermentation trays are evenly arranged in a vertical direction inside the fermentation machine body, and a scraping device is arranged inside the plurality of fermentation trays, and the plurality of scraping devices are respectively used to scrape the inner bottom walls and the relative inner walls of the plurality of fermentation trays.

[0007] Preferably, the scraping device includes a transverse scraper, an adjustment assembly and two longitudinal scrapers, the bottom of the adjustment assembly is fixedly connected to the upper end of the transverse scraper, the transverse scraper is provided with a movable through groove, and the relative edges of the movable through groove are inclined from the middle position of the movable through groove to the bottom edge of the transverse scraper, the bottom end of the transverse scraper is fitted with the inner bottom side of the fermentation tray, the bottom ends of the two longitudinal scrapers are fixedly connected to the upper end of the transverse scraper, the two longitudinal scrapers are arranged opposite to each other, and the opposite sides of the two longitudinal scrapers are inclined from the opposite sides of the fermentation tray to the middle position of the fermentation tray.

[0008] Preferably, the adjustment assembly includes a connecting plate, a pushing plate and a supporting plate, the supporting plate is arranged above the fermentation plate, a sliding groove is arranged on the supporting plate, the connecting plate is movably arranged in the sliding groove and slides along the sliding groove, the bottom end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the transverse scraper, and the end of the connecting plate away from the transverse scraper is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the pushing plate.

[0009] Preferably, the opposite sides of the support plate are connected to the fermentation tray by bolts.

[0010] Preferably, the relative inner side walls of the fermentation machine body are both provided with movement grooves, the fermentation trays are both relatively fixedly connected with limit plates, and the two limit plates are movably arranged in the two movement grooves respectively.

[0011] Preferably, a pulling handle is fixedly connected to one side of the fermentation tray.

[0012] Preferably, a box door is installed inside the fermentation machine body, and a sealing ring is provided at the edge of the box door on one side close to the fermentation machine body.

[0013] Preferably, a heating element is provided on the inner bottom wall of the fermentation machine body, and a plurality of water spray holes are provided on opposite sides of the fermentation machine body.

[0014] Compared with the related art, the black tea fermentation machine provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The device is provided with a scraping device. During use, the scraping device is used to scrape the inner bottom wall and the relative inner wall of the fermentation tray. When the fermentation tray is taken out from the fermentation machine body and the black tea sticks to the fermentation tray, the scraping device can be moved to scrape the inner wall of the fermentation tray, so that the stuck black tea can be scraped off again, making it convenient to take the tea leaves out of the fermentation frame later. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the black tea fermentation machine provided by the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The enlarged view of point A is shown;

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a fermentation tray provided by the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the scraping device provided by the utility model.

[0020] Numbers in the figure: 1. Fermentation machine body; 2. Fermentation plate; 3. Box door; 4. Heating element; 5. Water spray hole; 6. Support plate; 7. Push plate; 8. Connecting plate; 9. Longitudinal scraper; 10. Pull handle; 11. Bolt; 12. Movable slot; 13. Limiting plate; 14. Sliding slot; 15. Horizontal scraper. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and implementation modes.

[0022] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 ,in, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the black tea fermentation machine provided by the utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The enlarged view of point A is shown; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a fermentation tray provided by the utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the scraping device provided by the utility model.

[0023] In the specific implementation process, Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, a black tea fermentation machine comprises a fermentation machine body 1, wherein a plurality of fermentation trays 2 are evenly arranged in a vertical direction inside the fermentation machine body 1, and a scraping device is arranged inside each of the plurality of fermentation trays 2, and the plurality of scraping devices are respectively used to scrape the inner bottom wall and the opposite inner side wall of the plurality of fermentation trays 2;

[0024] The fermentation machine body 1 mentioned above is specifically: 6CHF-1BQ all-stainless steel black tea fermentation machine, which is made of all-stainless steel, has excellent corrosion resistance and durability, and is suitable for long-term work in a humid and high temperature environment;

[0025] The scraping device includes a transverse scraper 15, an adjustment component and two longitudinal scrapers 9. The bottom of the adjustment component is fixedly connected to the upper end of the transverse scraper 15. The transverse scraper 15 is provided with a movable through groove 12, and the opposite edges of the movable through groove 12 are inclined from the middle position of the movable through groove 12 to the bottom edge of the transverse scraper 15. The bottom end of the transverse scraper 15 is in contact with the inner bottom side of the fermentation tray 2. The bottom ends of the two longitudinal scrapers 9 are fixedly connected to the upper end of the transverse scraper 15. The two longitudinal scrapers 9 are relatively The two longitudinal scrapers 9 are arranged such that the opposite sides of the two longitudinal scrapers 9 are inclined from the opposite sides of the fermentation tray 2 to the middle position of the fermentation tray 2. The adjustment assembly includes a connecting plate 8, a pushing plate 7 and a supporting plate 6. The supporting plate 6 is arranged above the fermentation tray 2. A sliding groove 14 is arranged on the supporting plate 6. The connecting plate 8 is movably arranged in the sliding groove 14 and slides along the sliding groove 14. The bottom end of the connecting plate 8 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the transverse scraper 15, and the end of the connecting plate 8 away from the transverse scraper 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the pushing plate 7.

[0026] The bottom of the push plate 7 is fixedly connected to the horizontal scraper 15 through the connecting plate 8, and the horizontal scraper 15 is provided with a movable through groove 12, and the relative edges of the movable through groove 12 are inclined from the middle position of the movable through groove 12 to the bottom edge of the horizontal scraper 15, and the bottom end of the horizontal scraper 15 is in contact with the inner bottom side of the fermentation tray 2, so that during the movement of the horizontal scraper 15, the black tea adhering to the inner bottom wall of the fermentation tray 2 can be scraped off, and the scraped black tea can also be discharged through the movable through groove 12; during the movement of the horizontal scraper 15, the two longitudinal scrapers 9 will also be driven to move, and the opposite sides of the two longitudinal scrapers 9 are inclined from the opposite sides of the fermentation tray 2 to the middle position of the fermentation tray 2, so that the relative inner side walls of the fermentation tray 2 can be scraped off through the movement of the two longitudinal scrapers 9, so that the adhering black tea can be scraped off again, which is convenient for the subsequent removal of the tea leaves from the fermentation frame;

[0027] The opposite side of the support plate 6 is connected to the fermentation tray 2 by bolts 11. The support plate 6 can be removed from the fermentation tray 2 by loosening the bolts 11, so that the transverse scraper 15 and the longitudinal scraper 9 therein can be removed from the fermentation tray 2, which is convenient for cleaning the transverse scraper 15 and the longitudinal scraper 9;

[0028] The relative inner side walls of the fermentation machine body 1 are provided with movement grooves, and the relative positions of the fermentation trays 2 are fixedly connected with the limit plates 13, and the two limit plates 13 are movably arranged in the two movement grooves respectively. The arrangement of the two movement grooves enables the position of the fermentation tray 2 to be determined during the installation process, thereby preventing the position deviation when it is placed;

[0029] A pull handle 10 is fixedly connected to one side of the fermentation tray 2, and the pull handle 10 is provided so as to conveniently take the fermentation tray 2 out of the interior of the fermentation machine body 1;

[0030] A door 3 is installed inside the fermentation machine body 1, and a sealing ring is provided at the edge of the door 3 on one side close to the fermentation machine body 1, so that the inside of the fermentation machine body 1 can maintain a certain degree of sealing;

[0031] A heating element 4 is provided on the inner bottom wall of the fermentation machine body 1, and a plurality of water spray holes 5 are provided on opposite sides of the fermentation machine body 1;

[0032] Among them, the heating element 4 mentioned above is specifically: DB type stainless steel temperature-controlled electric heating plate, which is mainly characterized by being made of stainless steel, having excellent corrosion resistance and durability, and being equipped with a precise temperature control system to meet the temperature control requirements in different production processes.

[0033] The working principle provided by the utility model is as follows: during the use of the device, when it is necessary to scrape the inside of the fermentation tray 2, the pushing plate 7 can be pushed, and the bottom of the pushing plate 7 is fixedly connected to the transverse scraper 15 through the connecting plate 8, and the transverse scraper 15 is provided with a movable through groove 12, and the opposite edges of the movable through groove 12 are inclined from the middle position of the movable through groove 12 to the bottom edge of the transverse scraper 15, and the bottom end of the transverse scraper 15 is in contact with the inner bottom side of the fermentation tray 2, so that during the movement of the transverse scraper 15, the black tea adhering to the inner bottom wall of the fermentation tray 2 can be scraped off, and the scraped black tea can also be discharged through the movable through groove 12;

[0034] During the movement of the transverse scraper 15, the two longitudinal scrapers 9 will also be driven to move. The opposite sides of the two longitudinal scrapers 9 are inclined from the opposite sides of the fermentation tray 2 to the middle position of the fermentation tray 2, so that the movement of the two longitudinal scrapers 9 can scrape the relative inner walls of the fermentation tray 2, so that the stuck black tea can be scraped off again, which is convenient for taking the tea leaves out of the fermentation frame later.

[0035] The circuits and controls involved in the present invention are all prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0036] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A black tea fermentation machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a fermentation machine body (1), wherein a plurality of fermentation trays (2) are evenly arranged in a vertical direction inside the fermentation machine body (1), and a scraping device is arranged inside each of the plurality of fermentation trays (2), and the plurality of scraping devices are respectively used to scrape the inner bottom walls and the opposite inner side walls of the plurality of fermentation trays (2).

2. The black tea fermentation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scraping device comprises a transverse scraper (15), an adjustment component and two longitudinal scrapers (9), the bottom of the adjustment component is fixedly connected to the upper end of the transverse scraper (15), the transverse scraper (15) is provided with a movable through groove (12), and the opposite edges of the movable through groove (12) are inclined from the middle position of the movable through groove (12) to the bottom edge of the transverse scraper (15), the bottom end of the transverse scraper (15) is in contact with the inner bottom side of the fermentation tray (2), the bottom ends of the two longitudinal scrapers (9) are fixedly connected to the upper end of the transverse scraper (15), the two longitudinal scrapers (9) are arranged opposite to each other, and the opposite sides of the two longitudinal scrapers (9) are inclined from the opposite sides of the fermentation tray (2) to the middle position of the fermentation tray (2).

3. The black tea fermentation machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly comprises a connecting plate (8), a pushing plate (7) and a supporting plate (6); the supporting plate (6) is arranged above the fermentation tray (2); a sliding groove (14) is arranged on the supporting plate (6); the connecting plate (8) is movably arranged in the sliding groove (14) and slides along the sliding groove (14); the bottom end of the connecting plate (8) is fixedly connected to the top end of the transverse scraper (15); and one end of the connecting plate (8) away from the transverse scraper (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the pushing plate (7).

4. The black tea fermentation machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The opposite side of the support plate (6) is connected to the fermentation tray (2) via bolts (11).

5. The black tea fermentation machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The opposing inner side walls of the fermentation machine body (1) are both provided with movement grooves, and the fermentation tray (2) is relatively fixedly connected to a limiting plate (13), and the two limiting plates (13) are movably arranged in the two movement grooves respectively.

6. The black tea fermentation machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A pulling handle (10) is fixedly connected to one side of the fermentation tray (2).

7. The black tea fermentation machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A box door (3) is installed inside the fermentation machine body (1), and a sealing ring is provided at the edge of the box door (3) on a side close to the fermentation machine body (1).

8. The black tea fermentation machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inner bottom wall of the fermentation machine body (1) is provided with a heating element (4), and the opposite sides of the fermentation machine body (1) are provided with a plurality of water spray holes (5).