Fermentation tank for fermentation of ancient tree black tea

Abstract

The fermentation tank comprises a heating tank, a tank cover, a feeding pipe, a discharging pipe, a supporting rod and an exhaust device, the middle of a through hole is movably connected with a rotating shaft, the bottom of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected with a rectangular rod, stirring rods are fixedly installed on the two sides of the rectangular rod, a bearing rod is fixedly installed on the outer side of the rotating shaft, and the bearing rod is fixedly connected with the heating tank. Rubber scrapers are fixedly installed on the two sides of the bearing rod, and a bearing disc is fixedly installed at the bottom between the rubber scrapers. According to the fermentation tank for fermentation of the ancient tree black tea, a motor can drive a rubber scraping plate to rotate in a manner of being attached to the inner wall of the heating tank, crushed materials of the ancient tree black tea attached to the inner wall of the heating tank in the fermentation process can be scraped off, it is ensured that the crushed materials participate in the fermentation process, and waste of raw materials is avoided; meanwhile, under the action of the receiving disc, deep cleaning of the inner wall and the bottom of the heating tank is omitted in subsequent cleaning, the cleaning difficulty is reduced, thorough cleaning can be guaranteed, and the influence on subsequent ancient tree black tea fermentation is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ancient tree black tea fermentation, in particular to a fermentation tank for ancient tree black tea fermentation. Background Technique

[0002] Ancient tree black tea is usually collected from ancient tea trees with relatively old tree ages. These ancient tea trees grow in mountainous areas with excellent natural environments. After years of precipitation, their tea leaves contain rich internal substances and are rich in various components beneficial to the human body, such as tea polyphenols, caffeine, amino acids, vitamins, etc., and have the effects of refreshing the mind, relieving fatigue, and promoting metabolism. It is carefully made through traditional processes such as withering, rolling, fermentation, and drying. An ancient tree black tea fermentation tank is a device used for the fermentation process in the production of ancient tree black tea. Currently, the following problems still exist in the ancient tree black tea fermentation tanks on the market:

[0003] After the fermentation of the existing ancient tree black tea fermentation tank is completed, tea scale is likely to adhere and deposit on the inner wall and bottom of the tank. In the existing technology, it is usually cleaned manually. Due to the certain depth of the tank, there are certain difficulties in the actual cleaning process. At the same time, it is difficult to clean the connection area between the inner wall and the bottom of the tank, which is likely to lead to incomplete cleaning of the tank, thus affecting the quality of subsequent black tea fermentation; moreover, most of the existing stirring rod structures are conventional rectangles, and the stirring effect of this kind of structure needs to be improved.

[0004] In view of the above problems, an innovative design is carried out on the basis of the original ancient tree black tea fermentation tank. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a fermentation tank for ancient tree black tea fermentation, so as to solve the problems put forward in the above background technique that after the fermentation of the existing ancient tree black tea fermentation tank is completed, tea scale is likely to adhere and deposit on the inner wall and bottom of the tank, and in the existing technology, it is usually cleaned manually. Due to the certain depth of the tank, there are certain difficulties in the actual cleaning process. At the same time, it is difficult to clean the connection area between the inner wall and the bottom of the tank, which is likely to lead to incomplete cleaning of the tank, thus affecting the quality of subsequent black tea fermentation; moreover, most of the existing stirring rod structures are conventional rectangles, and the stirring effect of this kind of structure needs to be improved.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present utility model provides the following technical solution: A fermentation tank for fermenting ancient tree black tea, comprising a heating tank, a tank cover, a feed pipe, a discharge pipe, a support rod, and an exhaust device. The top of the heating tank is movably connected to the tank cover. The right part of the top of the tank cover is provided with a feed pipe, and the left part of the top of the tank cover is provided with an exhaust device. The middle part of the bottom end of the heating tank is fixedly installed with a discharge pipe, and both sides of the bottom end of the heating tank are fixedly installed with support rods. A through hole is opened in the middle of the tank cover, and a rotating shaft is movably connected in the middle of the through hole. The bottom of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a rectangular rod, and stirring rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the rectangular rod. A receiving rod is fixedly installed on the outside of the rotating shaft, and rubber scraping plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the receiving rod. A receiving tray is fixedly installed at the bottom between the rubber scraping plates.

[0007] Preferably, a through hole for passing materials is opened in the middle of the receiving tray.

[0008] Preferably, one ends of L-shaped rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the tank cover, and the other ends of the L-shaped rods are fixedly connected to motors, and the output ends of the motors are connected to the rotating shaft.

[0009] Preferably, insertion holes are opened on both sides of the top end of the heating tank, and insertion rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the tank cover, and the insertion rods are movably connected to the insertion holes.

[0010] Preferably, triangular blocks are fixedly installed at the top and bottom of the stirring rod, and the triangular blocks are combined into a serrated shape.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are: This fermentation tank for fermenting ancient tree black tea,

[0012] 1. By turning on the motor, the rubber scraping plate can be driven to rotate along the inner wall of the heating tank, so that the broken materials of ancient tree black tea attached to the inner wall of the heating tank during the fermentation process can be scraped off, ensuring that the broken materials also participate in the fermentation process and avoiding waste of raw materials; at the same time, under the action of the receiving tray, in subsequent cleaning, the deep cleaning of the inner wall and the bottom of the heating tank is eliminated, reducing the cleaning difficulty, and at the same time ensuring thorough cleaning and avoiding affecting the subsequent fermentation of ancient tree black tea.

[0013] 2. Triangular blocks are fixedly installed at the top and bottom of the stirring rod, and the triangular blocks are combined into a serrated shape, which can increase the contact area and friction force with the tea leaves, making the stirring more sufficient and uniform. Compared with a smooth stirring rod, the serrations can better break the agglomeration of the tea leaves, making the tea leaves more evenly distributed in the fermentation tank, contributing to the consistency of the overall fermentation degree of the tea leaves; at the same time, the serrated surface is relatively not easy to adhere to tea leaf residues, and it is easier to clean the remaining tea leaves during cleaning, ensuring the hygiene of the fermentation tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the main body of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the tank cover connection structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall connection structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0019] In the figure: 1. Heating tank; 2. Tank cover; 3. Feed pipe; 4. Discharge pipe; 5. Support rod; 6. Exhaust device; 7. Through hole; 8. Rotating shaft; 9. Rectangular rod; 10. Stirring rod; 11. Receiver rod; 12. Rubber scraper; 13. Receiver plate; 14. Feed hole; 15. L-shaped rod; 16. Motor; 17. Socket; 18. Plug rod; 19. Triangular block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0021] See also Figure 1-5, the present utility model provides a technical solution: a fermentation tank for fermenting ancient tree black tea, comprising a heating tank 1, a tank cover 2, a feed pipe 3, a discharge pipe 4, a support rod 5 and an exhaust device 6. The top of the heating tank 1 is movably connected to the tank cover 2. The right part of the top of the tank cover 2 is provided with the feed pipe 3, and the left part of the top of the tank cover 2 is provided with the exhaust device 6. The middle part of the bottom end of the heating tank 1 is fixedly installed with the discharge pipe 4, and both sides of the bottom end of the heating tank 1 are fixedly installed with the support rod 5. A through hole 7 is opened in the middle of the tank cover 2, and a rotating shaft 8 is movably connected in the middle of the through hole 7. The bottom of the rotating shaft 8 is fixedly connected to a rectangular rod 9, and stirring rods 10 are fixedly installed on both sides of the rectangular rod 9. A receiving rod 11 is fixedly installed on the outside of the rotating shaft 8, and rubber scraping plates 12 are fixedly installed on both sides of the receiving rod 11. A receiving tray 13 is fixedly installed at the bottom between the rubber scraping plates 12; wherein, the inside of the heating tank 1 is used to place tea leaves, providing a place for the fermentation of tea leaves. The tank cover 2 is used to seal the heating tank 1 to ensure the smooth progress of the fermentation process. The feed pipe 3 and the discharge pipe 4 are respectively used for feeding and discharging. The support rod 5 plays a supporting role. The exhaust device 6 is used to discharge the gas generated during the fermentation process to ensure the normal pressure inside the heating tank 1. The setting of the through hole 7 provides a guarantee for the movable connection of the rotating shaft 8. The setting of the rectangular rod 9 provides a guarantee for the installation of the stirring rod 10. The stirring rod 10 is used to stir the tea leaves, thereby accelerating the fermentation efficiency. The setting of the receiving rod 11 provides a guarantee for the installation of the rubber scraping plate 12. The setting of the receiving tray 13 can prevent tea leaves from adhering to the bottom of the heating tank 1, and the receiving tray 13 is easier to clean relative to the bottom of the heating tank 1 after being taken out.

[0022] A through hole 14 is opened in the middle of the receiving tray 13; the setting of the through hole 14 provides a guarantee for the smooth discharge of the fermented black tea.

[0023] Both sides of the top of the tank cover 2 are fixedly connected to one end of an L-shaped rod 15, and the other end of the L-shaped rod 15 is fixedly connected to a motor 16. The output end of the motor 16 is connected to the rotating shaft 8; the setting of the motor 16 provides kinetic energy for the rotation of the stirring rod 10 and the rubber scraping plate 12. The L-shaped rod 15 can stably connect the motor 16 to prevent the motor 16 from shaking violently during operation.

[0024] Both sides of the top of the heating tank 1 are provided with insertion holes 17, and both sides of the bottom of the tank cover 2 are fixedly installed with insertion rods 18, and the insertion rods 18 are movably connected to the insertion holes 17; the cooperation of the insertion rods 18 and the insertion holes 17 provides a guarantee for the movable installation and disassembly of the tank cover 2.

[0025] Triangular blocks 19 are fixedly installed at the top and bottom of the stirring rod 10, and the triangular blocks 19 are combined into a sawtooth shape; the sawtooth shape can increase the contact area and friction with the tea leaves, making the stirring more sufficient and uniform, and the surface of the triangular block 19 in the sawtooth shape is inclined, so that its surface is not easy to adhere to tea leaf residues, which is more conducive to subsequent cleaning.

[0026] Working principle: According toFigure 1-5 , remove the rubber plug at the top of the feed pipe 3, inject the ancient tree black tea leaves and the materials required for fermentation into the interior of the heating tank 1 through the feed pipe 3, then cover the rubber plug, and the reaction between the tea leaves and the fermentation materials undergoes a fermentation effect. Turn on the heating device inside the heating tank 1, which can increase the temperature inside the heating tank 1 and improve the fermentation efficiency. At the same time, turn on the motor 16 to drive the rotation of the rotating shaft 8 and the rectangular rod 9, and then drive the rotation of the stirring rod 10 and the triangular block 19 to fully stir the tea leaves. During this process, the receiving rod 11 drives the rubber scraper 12 to rotate in contact with the inner wall of the heating tank 1 to scrape off the tea leaves attached to the inner wall of the heating tank 1 in a timely manner, and the receiving tray 13 can block the bottom of the heating tank 1 to ensure that the tea leaves and other raw materials fall on the surface of the receiving tray 13. When the fermentation is completed, remove the rubber plug at the bottom of the discharge pipe 4, and the fermented black tea is discharged from the discharge pipe 4 through the material passing hole 14. When it is necessary to clean the device, with the cooperation of the insertion rod 18 and the insertion hole 17, remove the tank cover 2 to achieve the disassembly of the stirring rod 10, the rubber scraper 12, and the receiving tray 13, and then clean the relevant components. Just rinse the heating tank 1 with clean water to achieve a clean cleaning. The above is the working process of the entire device, and the content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art well-known to those skilled in the art.

[0027] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fermentation tank for fermenting ancient tree black tea, comprising a heating tank (1), a tank cover (2), a feed pipe (3), a discharge pipe (4), a support rod (5) and an exhaust device (6), wherein the top of the heating tank (1) is movably connected to the tank cover (2), the feed pipe (3) is installed at the right part of the top of the tank cover (2), the exhaust device (6) is installed at the left part of the top of the tank cover (2), the discharge pipe (4) is fixedly installed at the middle part of the bottom of the heating tank (1), and the support rods (5) are fixedly installed at both sides of the bottom of the heating tank (1), characterized in that: A through hole (7) is provided in the middle of the tank cover (2); a rotating shaft (8) is movably connected to the middle of the through hole (7); a rectangular rod (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft (8); stirring rods (10) are fixedly installed on both sides of the rectangular rod (9); a receiving rod (11) is fixedly installed on the outer side of the rotating shaft (8); rubber scrapers (12) are fixedly installed on both sides of the receiving rod (11); and a receiving plate (13) is fixedly installed at the bottom between the rubber scrapers (12).

2. The fermentation tank for fermenting ancient tree black tea according to claim 1, characterized in that: A material passage hole (14) is provided in the middle of the receiving plate (13).

3. The fermentation tank for fermenting ancient tree black tea according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of an L-shaped rod (15) is fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the tank cover (2), the other end of the L-shaped rod (15) is fixedly connected to a motor (16), and the output end of the motor (16) is connected to a rotating shaft (8).

4. The fermentation tank for fermenting ancient tree black tea according to claim 1, characterized in that: Insertion holes (17) are provided on both sides of the top of the heating tank (1), and insertion rods (18) are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the tank cover (2), and the insertion rods (18) are movably connected to the insertion holes (17).

5. The fermentation tank for fermenting ancient tree black tea according to claim 1, characterized in that: Triangular blocks (19) are fixedly mounted on the top and bottom of the stirring rod (10), and the triangular blocks (19) are combined into a sawtooth shape.

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