Fermentation bin for making black tea
By introducing a stepper motor-driven lifting system and automatic control function into the black tea fermentation device, the problem of frequent tea laying is solved, and efficient fermentation operation and quality assurance is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422541258.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-21
AI Technical Summary
When used, the existing black tea fermentation device is used, frequent tea laying operations are time-consuming and labor-intensive, affecting the fermentation efficiency.
A black tea fermentation chamber is designed, and a stepper motor drives the transmission shaft and bevel gear system is used to drive the lifting plate to lift and lower the lifting screw to achieve convenient placement of tea; it is equipped with a temperature and humidity sensor and steam and oxygen input pipe to ensure automatic control of fermentation conditions.
The tea placement operation is simplified, manpower and material resources are saved, fermentation efficiency is improved, and the fermentation quality is ensured through automatic control.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tea processing, in particular to a fermentation warehouse for making black tea. Background Art
[0002] Black tea is the tender leaves or buds of the Camellia sinensis plant.
[0003] To address this issue, a utility model patent with authorization publication number CN205337457U discloses a black tea fermentation device, aiming to provide a black tea fermentation device that is more convenient to use, has higher fermentation quality, and has higher fermentation efficiency. The utility model black tea fermentation device includes a fermentation cabinet, a fermentation tray, a dehumidification adjustment plate, a water vapor inlet pipe, an oxygen inlet pipe, a drain pipe, a thermometer, a hygrometer, a water vapor generator, and a fan. The top wall of the fermentation cabinet is evenly provided with exhaust holes; the inner side walls of the fermentation cabinet are respectively provided with slides; slides are provided on both sides of the fermentation tray, and the fermentation tray is slidably connected to the slides on the inner side walls of the fermentation cabinet via the slides; the dehumidification adjustment plate is slidably connected to the top of the fermentation cabinet, and the dehumidification adjustment plate is provided with dehumidification holes, which correspond one-to-one with the exhaust holes in the top wall of the fermentation cabinet and have the same aperture.
[0004] However, there are still some problems with the fermentation device in the above patent application: when using the fermentation device, personnel need to place the evenly spread tea leaves in the device. However, frequent lifting and placing operations not only make the work time-consuming and labor-intensive for personnel, but also prolong the placement time of the tea leaves, affecting the subsequent fermentation of the tea leaves. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a black tea production fermentation warehouse to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model proposes a black tea production fermentation chamber, comprising a base, a fermentation chamber fixedly provided on the top of the base, and a sealed chamber door hingedly connected to the side of the front of the fermentation chamber by a hinge;
[0007] There are straight slots on both sides of the front of the fermentation bin, and a lifting screw is rotatably connected in each of the straight slots. The bottom of the outer wall of each lifting screw is threadedly connected to a lifting block, and a lifting plate is fixed between the two lifting blocks. One side of the inner wall of the base is rotatably connected to the transmission shaft, and a first bevel gear is fixed on both sides of the outer wall of the transmission shaft. The top of each first bevel gear is meshed with a second bevel gear, and the top of each second bevel gear is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the corresponding lifting screw. A stepper motor is installed on one side of one end of the base, and the output end of the stepper motor is fixedly connected to one end of the transmission shaft.
[0008] As an optimal technical solution of the present invention, a plurality of evenly distributed fixing bars are fixed on both sides of the inner wall of the fermentation bin, a docking slide bar is slidably connected in the docking groove opened on one side of each fixing bar, and a fermentation net disk is fixed between every two corresponding docking slide bars.
[0009] As an optimal technical solution of the present invention, a collecting bucket is fixedly provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the fermentation bin, the bottom end of the collecting bucket is fixedly connected to a drain pipe, the outer wall of the drain pipe is fixedly connected to a fixed hole opened in the middle of one end of the base, and one end of the drain pipe is fixedly connected to a drain valve.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a temperature and humidity sensor is installed in the middle of one end of the fermentation bin, a temperature and humidity probe is fixed on the top of the temperature and humidity sensor, a temperature and humidity probe is installed in the mounting hole opened on the surface of one end of the fermentation bin, and two connecting holes are opened at the bottom of one end of the fermentation bin, a steam input pipe is fixed in one of the connecting holes, and an oxygen input pipe is fixed in the other connecting hole.
[0011] As an optimal technical solution of the present invention, the middle part of the top of the fermentation bin is fixedly connected to a solenoid valve, the top of the solenoid valve is fixedly connected to a connecting cylinder, the top of the connecting cylinder is fixedly provided with a baffle, and the surface of the connecting cylinder is provided with multiple evenly distributed air outlet holes.
[0012] As an optimal technical solution of the present invention, a switch panel is fixedly provided at the other end of the fermentation bin, and a stepper motor switch and a solenoid valve switch are fixedly provided on the surface of the switch panel. The stepper motor and the solenoid valve are electrically connected to the external power supply through the stepper motor switch and the solenoid valve switch respectively.
[0013] The black tea fermentation chamber proposed by the utility model can bring the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. The black tea fermentation warehouse drives the transmission shaft through a stepper motor, and then drives the lifting screw through the cooperation of the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear, which can drive the lifting plate to rise and fall through the lifting block. The staff can place the tea leaves in the fermentation net plate and use the lifting plate to lift it. The placement operation is more convenient, saving manpower and material resources, and ensuring the subsequent fermentation of the tea leaves.
[0015] 2. The black tea production fermentation bin is connected to a collecting bucket through the fermentation bin. The drainage pipe connected to the collecting bucket is connected to the fixed hole opened on the base. The drainage pipe is connected to the drainage valve, which can ensure that the excess water in the fermentation bin is collected and discharged to avoid the residue of water in the fermentation bin and ensure the subsequent use of the fermentation bin. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:
[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 The utility model is located in Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of point A in the middle;
[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the utility model.
[0020] In the figure: 1. Base; 2. Fermentation chamber; 3. Sealing chamber door; 4. Fixing bar; 5. Docking slide; 6. Fermentation network disk; 7. Stepper motor; 8. Lifting plate; 9. Solenoid valve; 10. Connecting tube; 11. Temperature and humidity sensor; 12. Drain pipe; 13. Drain valve; 14. Steam inlet pipe; 15. Oxygen inlet pipe; 16. Collection bucket; 17. Straight slot; 18. Lifting screw; 19. Lifting block; 20. Drive shaft; 21. First bevel gear; 22. Second bevel gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present invention, a detailed description is given below in combination with the accompanying drawings by way of examples.
[0022] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the embodiment of the present invention provides a black tea fermentation chamber, comprising a base 1, a fermentation chamber 2 fixedly provided on the top of the base 1, and a sealed chamber door 3 hingedly connected to the side of the front of the fermentation chamber 2 by a hinge;
[0023] There are straight slots 17 on both sides of the front of the fermentation bin 2, and a lifting screw 18 is rotatably connected in each straight slot 17. A lifting block 19 is threadedly connected to the bottom of the outer wall of each lifting screw 18, and a lifting plate 8 is fixed between the two lifting blocks 19. A transmission shaft 20 is rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the base 1, and a first bevel gear 21 is fixed on both sides of the outer wall of the transmission shaft 20. The top of each first bevel gear 21 is engaged with a second bevel gear 22, and the top of each second bevel gear 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the corresponding lifting screw 18. A stepper motor 7 is installed on one side of one end of the base 1, and the output end of the stepper motor 7 is fixedly connected to one end of the transmission shaft 20.
[0024] A plurality of evenly distributed fixing bars 4 are fixed on both sides of the inner wall of the fermentation bin 2, and a docking slide bar 5 is slidably connected in the docking slide groove opened on one side of each fixing bar 4, and a fermentation net plate 6 is fixed between every two corresponding docking slide bars 5. A collecting bucket 16 is fixed at the bottom of the inner wall of the fermentation bin 2, and a drain pipe 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the collecting bucket 16. The outer wall of the drain pipe 12 is fixedly connected to the fixing hole opened in the middle of one end of the base 1, and one end of the drain pipe 12 is fixedly connected to a drain valve 13. A temperature and humidity sensor 11 is installed in the middle of one end of the fermentation bin 2, and a temperature and humidity probe is fixed on the top of the temperature and humidity sensor 11. A temperature and humidity probe is installed in the mounting hole. Two connecting holes are provided at the bottom of one end of the fermentation bin 2, one of which is fixed with a steam input pipe 14, and the other is fixed with an oxygen input pipe 15. The middle part of the top of the fermentation bin 2 is fixedly connected with a solenoid valve 9, and the top of the solenoid valve 9 is fixedly connected with a connecting tube 10. The top of the connecting tube 10 is fixed with a baffle, and a plurality of evenly distributed air outlet holes are provided on the surface of the connecting tube 10. A switch panel is fixedly provided at the other end of the fermentation bin 2, and a stepper motor switch and a solenoid valve switch are fixedly provided on the surface of the switch panel. The stepper motor 7 and the solenoid valve 9 are electrically connected to the external power supply through the stepper motor switch and the solenoid valve switch respectively.
[0025] Working principle: When using the device, connect the external water vapor generator to the steam input pipe 14, and connect the external fan to the oxygen input pipe 15. The personnel can remove the fermentation net plate 6 and spread the tea leaves to be fermented evenly on the fermentation net plate 6. Then the fermentation net plate 6 can be placed on the lifting plate 8. The stepper motor 7 on the base 1 drives the transmission shaft 20, which can make the two first bevel gears 21 act on the second bevel gear 22, and then drive the lifting screw 18 to rotate. The lifting screw 18 drives the lifting block 19 to drive the lifting plate 8 to rise. After the fermentation net plate 6 is raised to the appropriate position, the fermentation net plate 6 can be pushed so that the connecting slide 5 is inserted into the connecting slide groove opened by the fixing bar 4. Similarly, multiple fermentation net plates 6 are placed in the fermentation bin 2 in turn, and then the sealed bin door 3 is closed to ferment the tea leaves.
[0026] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations of the present invention are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be within the scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A black tea production fermentation chamber, comprising a base (1), a fermentation chamber (2) fixedly provided on the top of the base (1), a sealed chamber door (3) hingedly connected to the side of the front of the fermentation chamber (2) by a hinge, characterized in that: Both sides of the front of the fermentation bin (2) are provided with straight slots (17), each of which is rotatably connected to a lifting screw (18), and the bottom of the outer wall of each lifting screw (18) is threadedly connected to a lifting block (19), and a lifting plate (8) is fixed between the two lifting blocks (19). One side of the inner wall of the base (1) is rotatably connected to a transmission shaft (20), and both sides of the outer wall of the transmission shaft (20) are fixed with a first bevel gear (21), and the top of each first bevel gear (21) is meshed with a second bevel gear (22), and the top of each second bevel gear (22) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the corresponding lifting screw (18). A stepper motor (7) is installed on one side of one end of the base (1), and the output end of the stepper motor (7) is fixedly connected to one end of the transmission shaft (20).
2. The black tea production and fermentation warehouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of evenly distributed fixing bars (4) are fixedly provided on both sides of the inner wall of the fermentation bin (2), a docking slide bar (5) is slidably connected in a docking groove opened on one side of each fixing bar (4), and a fermentation net disk (6) is fixedly provided between every two corresponding docking slide bars (5).
3. The black tea production and fermentation warehouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: A collecting hopper (16) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the fermentation bin (2), and the bottom end of the collecting hopper (16) is fixedly connected to a drain pipe (12). The outer wall of the drain pipe (12) is fixedly connected to a fixing hole opened in the middle of one end of the base (1), and one end of the drain pipe (12) is fixedly connected to a drain valve (13).
4. The black tea production and fermentation warehouse according to claim 3, characterized in that: A temperature and humidity sensor (11) is installed in the middle of one end of the fermentation bin (2), a temperature and humidity probe is fixedly provided at the top of the temperature and humidity sensor (11), a temperature and humidity probe is installed in a mounting hole provided on the surface of one end of the fermentation bin (2), and two connecting holes are provided at the bottom of one end of the fermentation bin (2), a steam input pipe (14) is fixedly provided in one of the connecting holes, and an oxygen input pipe (15) is fixedly provided in the other connecting hole.
5. The black tea production and fermentation warehouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle of the top of the fermentation bin (2) is fixedly connected to a solenoid valve (9), the top of the solenoid valve (9) is fixedly connected to a connecting cylinder (10), the top of the connecting cylinder (10) is fixedly provided with a baffle, and the surface of the connecting cylinder (10) is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed air outlet holes.
6. The black tea production and fermentation warehouse according to claim 5, characterized in that: A switch panel is fixedly provided at the other end of the fermentation bin (2), and a stepper motor switch and a solenoid valve switch are fixedly provided on the surface of the switch panel. The stepper motor (7) and the solenoid valve (9) are electrically connected to an external power supply via the stepper motor switch and the solenoid valve switch, respectively.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Black tea fermentation device
CN205337457U