Camellia oleifera fruit mixed-flow drying and pudding device

By combining high-temperature and high humidity exhaust gas maturation and mixed-flow hot air, the problems of uneven bursting and high energy consumption in the oil tea fruit drying device are solved, and efficient and low-cost processing of oil tea seeds is achieved.

CN223298496UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05JIANGXI AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202422775759.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-14
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-14

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Technical Problem

The existing oil tea fruit drying equipment has problems such as uneven explosion, low explosion rate, and high energy consumption, and has a large loss of oil tea seeds.

Method used

After the high-temperature and high-humidity exhaust gas is cured, the high-temperature explosion of the mixed-flow hot air is combined with the air guide mechanism at the bottom and side, and the hot air flow direction is adjusted. A flexible silicone plate is used to ensure uniform material inlet and discharge, thereby increasing the utilization rate of hot air.

Benefits of technology

It realizes uniform drying and efficient explosion of tea oil tea fruits, reduces energy consumption, and improves the quality and processing efficiency of tea oil tea seeds.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a camellia oleifera fruit mixed flow drying and bulking device which comprises a bulking box and a machine frame, the bulking box is arranged in the machine frame, multiple layers of net belt conveying devices are arranged in the bulking box, and every two adjacent layers of net belt conveying devices are connected through a feeding sliding plate. A slaking treatment device is arranged above the bulking box, a side air inlet mechanism is arranged on one side of the bulking box, a bottom air inlet mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the bulking box, the slaking treatment device is connected with the bulking box through a feeding mechanism, and a discharging mechanism corresponding to an outlet of the bulking box is arranged on one side of the bottom of the rack. According to the utility model, the curing treatment device is additionally arranged above the cattail explosion box, and high-temperature and high-humidity waste gas generated when the camellia oleifera fruits are dried and exploded heats the camellia oleifera fruits, so that water in the tea cattails is quickly diffused to the surface, a foundation is laid for more uniform subsequent high-temperature cattail explosion, and the energy utilization rate is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of drying agricultural and forestry products, in particular to a mixed-flow drying and blasting device for oil-tea camellia fruits. Background Art

[0002] Camellia oleifera, also known as the tea tree, is a green tree in the genus Camellia of the Theaceae family and a major oilseed crop in my country. Tea oil, produced from this plant, is known as the "King of Oils" and the "Olive Oil of the East" for its unique nutritional value. The production of tea oil requires a series of processing steps, with desquamation being a key component. Currently, mechanical desquamation is the primary method used for this process. While this forced desquamation reduces labor costs and improves efficiency, it inevitably damages the seeds during the desquamation process, resulting in lower quality.

[0003] Publication No. CN112229196B discloses a tea fruit drying and blasting processing device. The device can adjust the temperature of each layer according to the drying characteristics of the tea fruit. However, during drying, the hot air is directed along or against the movement direction of the tea fruit, and the drying uniformity and energy utilization rate of the tea fruit cannot be guaranteed.

[0004] Publication No. CN217423909U discloses a layered continuous oil-tea camellia fruit drying device. The device is simple to operate and has a high degree of automation. However, the oil-tea camellia fruits near the center of the drying drawer are not easy to burst, and the shells of the bursting oil-tea camellia fruits are easily stuck on the rotating frame. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing tea fruit drying and blasting boxes, such as uneven blasting, low blasting rate, and high energy consumption. It proposes a mixed-flow drying and blasting device for tea fruit. Based on the drying characteristics of tea fruit, this device uses high-temperature and high-humidity exhaust gas to ripen the tea fruit before blasting it with mixed-flow hot air. This device combines the advantages of traditional tea fruit drying and blasting machines, such as low seed loss and simultaneous blasting and drying. It also offers the advantages of low energy consumption, good drying uniformity, excellent drying and blasting effects, and low processing costs.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A mixed-flow drying and popping device for oil-tea camellia fruit comprises a popping box and a frame, wherein the popping box is provided in the frame, and a multi-layer mesh belt conveyor is provided in the popping box, and two adjacent layers of mesh belt conveyors are connected by a feeding slide plate; a ripening treatment device is provided above the popping box, a side air inlet mechanism is provided on one side of the popping box, and a bottom air inlet mechanism is provided at the bottom of the popping box; the ripening treatment device is connected to the popping box through a feeding mechanism, and a discharging mechanism corresponding to the outlet of the popping box is provided on one side of the bottom of the frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the aging treatment device includes an open box, a chain conveyor arranged in the box, and a third motor for driving the chain conveyor; a stainless steel screen is provided at the bottom of the box, and a discharge port corresponding to the feeding mechanism is provided on one side of the box.

[0009] Furthermore, the mesh belt conveyor device includes a UCP bearing, a Teflon conveyor belt, a double-row sprocket, a driving shaft, a support plate and a driven shaft, the UCP bearing and the support plate are respectively fixed to the frame by bolts, and the Teflon conveyor belt connects the driving shaft and the driven shaft;

[0010] The mesh belt conveyor device of the odd-numbered layers is connected to the first motor through a double-row sprocket and a chain; the mesh belt conveyor device of the even-numbered layers is connected to the second motor through a double-row sprocket and a chain. The rotation directions of the first motor and the second motor are opposite. The first motor and the second motor are installed on the outside of the poplar box through a mounting bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, the side air inlet mechanism includes a first blower, an air distribution pipe and an air guide box;

[0012] The inner side of the air guide box is connected to the interior of the poplar box, and a sealing cover is provided on the outer side of the air guide box;

[0013] The interior of the air guide box is divided into several chambers by layered plates, and each chamber corresponds to a layer of mesh belt conveyor;

[0014] The outlet of the first blower is connected to each chamber through an air distribution pipe, and each chamber is respectively provided with a side air guide plate.

[0015] Furthermore, a support beam is provided in the middle of the outer side of the air guide box, one side of the side air guide plate is connected to the air guide box through a hinge, the side electric push rod is connected to the support beam through a side push rod fixing seat, and the output end of the side electric push rod is connected to the side air guide plate.

[0016] Furthermore, an air volume regulating valve is provided on the branch pipe of the air distribution duct, and an isolation net is provided between the air guide box and the blasting box.

[0017] Furthermore, the bottom air inlet mechanism includes a second blower, an air inlet cover and a bottom air guide mechanism; the air outlet of the second blower is connected to the air inlet cover, and the air inlet cover is fixed to one side of the lower part of the frame;

[0018] The bottom air guide mechanism includes a bottom air guide plate, a support rod, a cotter pin, an electric push rod, a push rod fixing seat, a latch and a hinge. One side of the bottom air guide plate is connected to the frame through a hinge, and the other side is connected to the output end of the electric push rod through the support rod. The electric push rod is connected to the push rod fixing seat through a latch, and the push rod fixing seat is connected to the frame.

[0019] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism has a similar structure to the discharging mechanism, and the discharging mechanism includes a discharging motor, a stainless steel shell, a diamond bearing, a flexible silicone plate, a transmission shaft and a small sprocket; the two ends of the transmission shaft are respectively installed on the funnel-shaped stainless steel shell through diamond bearings, and the bottom of the stainless steel shell is provided with a discharge port. A flexible silicone plate is installed on the transmission shaft by bolts, and a small sprocket is provided at one end of the transmission shaft, and the small sprocket is connected to the discharging motor through a chain.

[0020] Furthermore, a heat-insulating layer is provided on the outside of the poplar box.

[0021] Furthermore, protective plates are provided on both sides of the mesh belt conveyor. Beneficial effects

[0022] 1. The utility model adds a ripening treatment device above the popping box, which uses the high-temperature and high-humidity exhaust gas generated when the oil-tea camellia fruit is dried and popped to heat the oil-tea camellia fruit, so that the moisture in the camellia fruit quickly diffuses to the surface, laying the foundation for more uniform subsequent high-temperature popping and improving energy utilization.

[0023] 2. The bottom air guide mechanism and the side air guide mechanism are set to carry out mixed flow drying and bursting, which increases the heating area of ​​the oil-tea camellia fruit, can adjust the flow direction and distribution of the hot air, optimize the hot air flow, and thus improve the uniformity, increase the utilization rate of the hot air, and improve the bursting rate of the oil-tea camellia fruit;

[0024] 3. A rotatable flexible silicone plate is installed inside the feeding mechanism and the discharging mechanism to allow the oil-tea camellia fruits to enter and exit the popping box evenly and maintain the sealing of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the utility model after removing the sealing cover plate;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention in which two adjacent layers of mesh belt conveyors are connected via a feed slide;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a mesh belt conveyor device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the discharging mechanism in a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 7This is a schematic structural diagram of a slaking treatment device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 1. It is a structural diagram of the bottom air guide mechanism;

[0033] In the figure: aging treatment device 1, popping box 2, feeding mechanism 3, side air inlet mechanism 4, discharging mechanism 5, walking wheel 6, mounting frame 7, bottom air inlet mechanism 8, frame 9, box body 10, third motor 11, chain plate conveyor 12, mesh belt conveyor 21, feeding slide plate 22, insulation layer 23, chain 24, protective plate 25, isolation net 26, feeding motor 31, first blower 41, air distribution pipe 42, air volume regulating valve 43, layering plate 44, air guide box 45, discharging motor 51, stainless steel housing 52, diamond bearing 53, bolt 54, flexible silicone plate 55, transmission Driven shaft 56, small sprocket 57, first motor 71, second motor 72, second blower 81, air inlet cover 82, bottom air guide mechanism 83, UCP bearing 211, Teflon conveyor belt 212, double-row sprocket 213, driving shaft 214, screen support plate 215, driven shaft 216, side push rod fixing seat 451, side electric push rod 452, side air guide plate 453, sealing cover plate 454, support beam 455, bottom air guide plate 831, support rod 832, cotter pin 833, electric push rod 834, push rod fixing seat 835, latch 836, hinge 837. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0035] Example: Refer to the attached Figure 1-8 As shown, it includes a popping box 2 and a frame 9, a popping box 2 is provided in the frame 9, a multi-layer mesh belt conveyor 21 is provided in the popping box 2, and two adjacent layers of mesh belt conveyor 21 are connected by a feeding slide 22; a aging treatment device 1 is provided above the popping box 2, a side air inlet mechanism 4 is provided on one side of the popping box 2, a bottom air inlet mechanism 8 is provided on the bottom of the popping box 2, the aging treatment device 1 is connected to the popping box 2 through a feeding mechanism 3, and a discharging mechanism 5 corresponding to the outlet of the popping box 2 is provided on one side of the bottom of the frame 9. In this embodiment, a walking wheel 6 is also provided at the bottom of the frame 9 to facilitate the movement of the entire device.

[0036] In this embodiment, the ripening treatment device 1 includes a box body 16 with an open top, a chain conveyor 12 arranged in the box body 16 and a third motor 11 for driving the chain conveyor 12; a stainless steel screen is provided at the bottom of the box body 16 so that the high-temperature and high-humidity exhaust gas in the poplar box 2 can heat the oil tea fruit in the box body 16, and a discharge port corresponding to the feeding mechanism 3 is provided on one side of the box body 16.

[0037] Furthermore, the mesh belt conveyor device 21 includes a UCP bearing 211, a Teflon conveyor belt 212, a double-row sprocket 213, a driving shaft 214, a support plate 215 and a driven shaft 216. The UCP bearing 211 and the support plate 215 are respectively fixed to the frame 9 by bolts, and the Teflon conveyor belt 212 connects the driving shaft 214 and the driven shaft 216.

[0038] The mesh belt conveyor 21 of the odd-numbered layers is connected to the first motor 71 through a double-row sprocket 213 and a chain 24; the mesh belt conveyor 21 of the even-numbered layers is connected to the second motor 72 through a double-row sprocket 213 and a chain 24. The rotation directions of the first motor 71 and the second motor 72 are opposite. The first motor 71 and the second motor 72 are installed on the outside of the popping box 2 through the mounting frame 7. This arrangement can transport the oil tea fruit layer by layer in the popping box 2, thereby improving the popping efficiency.

[0039] In this embodiment, the side air intake mechanism includes a first blower 41, an air distribution pipe 42 and an air guide box 45;

[0040] The inner side of the air guide box 45 is connected to the interior of the poplar box 2, and the outer side of the air guide box 45 is provided with a sealing cover plate 454;

[0041] The interior of the air guide box 45 is divided into several chambers by a layered plate 44, and each chamber corresponds to a layer of the mesh belt conveyor 21; the outlet of the first blower 41 is connected to each chamber through an air distribution pipe 42, and each chamber is provided with a side air guide plate 453.

[0042] Furthermore, a support beam 455 is provided in the middle of the outer side of the air guide box 45, one side of the side air guide plate 453 is connected to the air guide box 45 through a hinge 837, the side electric push rod 452 is connected to the support beam 455 through the side push rod fixing seat 451, and the output end of the side electric push rod 452 is connected to the side air guide plate 453. The side electric push rod 452 can push the side air guide plate 453 to change its angle, thereby changing the wind direction, making the adjustment of the wind direction more convenient and accurate.

[0043] In this embodiment, an air volume regulating valve 43 is provided on the branch pipe of the air distribution pipe 42, and an isolation net 26 is provided between the air guide box 45 and the poplar box 2. The air volume regulating valve 43 can achieve precise control of the air volume, balance the air volume distribution, improve energy efficiency, and increase flexibility.

[0044] In this embodiment, the bottom air inlet mechanism 8 includes a second blower 81, an air inlet cover 82 and a bottom air guide mechanism 83; the air outlet of the second blower 81 is connected to the air inlet cover 82, and the air inlet cover 82 is fixed to one side of the lower part of the frame 9;

[0045] The bottom air guide mechanism 83 includes a bottom air guide plate 831, a support rod 832, a cotter pin 833, an electric push rod 834, a push rod fixing seat 835, a latch 836 and a hinge 837. One side of the bottom air guide plate 831 is connected to the frame 9 through the hinge 837, and the other side is connected to the output end of the electric push rod 834 through the support rod 832. The two ends of the support rod 832 are respectively connected to the bottom air guide plate 831 through the cotter pin 833, the electric push rod 834 is connected to the push rod fixing seat 835 through the latch 836, and the push rod fixing seat 835 is connected to the frame 9. The electric push rod 834 can push the bottom air guide plate 831 to change its angle, thereby changing the wind direction and effectively guiding the airflow.

[0046] In this embodiment, the feeding mechanism 3 is similar in structure to the discharging mechanism 5. The discharging mechanism 5 includes a discharging motor 51, a stainless steel shell 52, a diamond bearing 53, a flexible silicone plate 55, a transmission shaft 56 and a small sprocket 57; the two ends of the transmission shaft 56 are respectively installed on the funnel-shaped stainless steel shell 52 through the diamond bearings 53, and the bottom of the stainless steel shell 52 is provided with a discharge port. A flexible silicone plate 55 is installed on the transmission shaft 56 through bolts 54, and a small sprocket 57 is provided at one end of the transmission shaft 56. The small sprocket 57 is connected to the discharging motor 51 through a chain 24. By setting the flexible silicone plate 55, the oil tea fruit can pass through evenly and maintain the sealing of the device. The motor in the feeding mechanism 3 is the feeding motor 31.

[0047] Furthermore, a heat-insulating layer 23 is provided on the outside of the poplar box 2, which can improve the heat-insulating performance of the equipment and reduce heat loss.

[0048] Furthermore, protective plates 25 are provided on both sides of the mesh belt conveyor 21 .

[0049] The processing of this utility model is as follows:

[0050] 1. High-temperature and high-humidity ripening treatment: The oil-tea camellia fruits are transported to the ripening treatment device 1 through a conveying device such as an elevator. The high-temperature and high-humidity exhaust gas generated when drying the oil-tea camellia fruits passes through the screen at the bottom of the box 10 to ripen and pre-crack the oil-tea camellia fruits on the chain conveyor 12, preparing for the subsequent high-temperature drying and bursting.

[0051] 2. Mixed hot air high-temperature bursting treatment: After ripening and pre-cracking, the tea fruits pass through the feeding mechanism 13 and evenly enter the mesh belt conveyor 21. Here, they are subjected to high-temperature mixed flow drying and bursting by the combined high-temperature mixed flow of the horizontal hot air entering through the side air guide mechanism 45 and the longitudinal hot air entering through the bottom air guide mechanism 5.

[0052] 3. Hot air adjustment: During the drying process, the bottom air guide mechanism 5 and the side air guide mechanism 45 can be adjusted to change the wind direction of the hot air entering the bursting box. By adjusting the air volume regulating valve 12, the air volume entering each layer can be changed, thereby improving uniformity, increasing the utilization rate of hot air, and improving the bursting rate of oil tea fruit.

[0053] The above implementation is used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Those skilled in the art should understand that any modification, equivalent replacement or improvement of the technical solution of the utility model within the spirit and principles of the utility model is included in the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A mixed flow drying and popping device for oil-tea camellia fruit, comprising a popping box and a frame, characterized in that: A popping box is provided in the frame, and a multi-layer mesh belt conveyor is provided in the popping box, and the adjacent two layers of mesh belt conveyors are connected by a feeding slide plate; a aging treatment device is provided above the popping box, a side air inlet mechanism is provided on one side of the popping box, and a bottom air inlet mechanism is provided at the bottom of the popping box. The aging treatment device is connected to the popping box through a feeding mechanism, and a discharging mechanism corresponding to the outlet of the popping box is provided on the bottom side of the frame.

2. The mixed flow drying and blasting device for camellia oil fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aging treatment device includes an open box, a chain conveyor arranged in the box, and a third motor for driving the chain conveyor; a stainless steel screen is provided at the bottom of the box, and a discharge port corresponding to the feeding mechanism is provided on one side of the box.

3. The mixed flow drying and blasting device for camellia oil fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mesh belt conveyor device includes a UCP bearing, a Teflon conveyor belt, a double-row sprocket, a driving shaft, a support plate and a driven shaft. The UCP bearing and the support plate are respectively fixed to the frame by bolts, and the Teflon conveyor belt connects the driving shaft and the driven shaft. The mesh belt conveyor device of the odd-numbered layers is connected to the first motor through a double-row sprocket and a chain; the mesh belt conveyor device of the even-numbered layers is connected to the second motor through a double-row sprocket and a chain. The rotation directions of the first motor and the second motor are opposite. The first motor and the second motor are installed on the outside of the poplar box through a mounting bracket.

4. The mixed flow drying and blasting device for camellia oil fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side air inlet mechanism includes a first blower, an air distribution pipe and an air guide box; The inner side of the air guide box is connected to the interior of the poplar box, and a sealing cover is provided on the outer side of the air guide box; The interior of the air guide box is divided into several chambers by layered plates, and each chamber corresponds to a layer of mesh belt conveyor; The outlet of the first blower is connected to each chamber through an air distribution pipe, and each chamber is respectively provided with a side air guide plate.

5. The mixed flow drying and blasting device for camellia oil fruits according to claim 4, characterized in that: A support beam is provided in the middle of the outer side of the air guide box, one side of the side air guide plate is connected to the air guide box through a hinge, the side electric push rod is connected to the support beam through a side push rod fixing seat, and the output end of the side electric push rod is connected to the side air guide plate.

6. The mixed flow drying and blasting device for oil-tea camellia fruits according to claim 4, characterized in that: An air volume regulating valve is installed on the branch pipe of the air distribution duct, and an isolation net is installed between the air guide box and the blasting box.

7. The mixed flow drying and blasting device for camellia oil fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom air inlet mechanism includes a second blower, an air inlet cover and a bottom air guide mechanism; the air outlet of the second blower is connected to the air inlet cover, and the air inlet cover is fixed to one side of the lower part of the frame; The bottom air guide mechanism includes a bottom air guide plate, a support rod, a cotter pin, an electric push rod, a push rod fixing seat, a latch and a hinge. One side of the bottom air guide plate is connected to the frame through a hinge, and the other side is connected to the output end of the electric push rod through the support rod. The electric push rod is connected to the push rod fixing seat through a latch, and the push rod fixing seat is connected to the frame.

8. The mixed flow drying and blasting device for camellia oil fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism has a similar structure to the discharging mechanism. The discharging mechanism includes a discharging motor, a stainless steel shell, a diamond bearing, a flexible silicone plate, a transmission shaft and a small sprocket. The two ends of the transmission shaft are respectively installed on the funnel-shaped stainless steel shell through diamond bearings. The bottom of the stainless steel shell is provided with a discharge port. A flexible silicone plate is installed on the transmission shaft by bolts. A small sprocket is provided at one end of the transmission shaft, and the small sprocket is connected to the discharging motor through a chain.

9. The mixed flow drying and blasting device for oil-tea camellia fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outside of the poplar box is provided with a heat-insulating layer.

10. The mixed flow drying and blasting device for oil-tea camellia fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: Protective plates are respectively provided on both sides of the mesh belt conveyor.

Citation Information

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  • A drying and popping processing equipment and method for camellia fruit

    CN112229196B

  • Layered continuous oil tea fruit drying device

    CN217423909U