Tea leaf fermenting, piling and turning device

By designing a combined structure of a tumbler frame and a turning plate, the problem of low turning efficiency in existing tea fermentation equipment is solved, and efficient mixing and uniform fermentation of tea are achieved.

CN223429116UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-14YUNNAN ZHONGYUAN TEA CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422820590.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-19
Publication Date
2025-10-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-19

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Technical Problem

The existing tea fermentation device has low turning efficiency, which leads to uneven mixing of tea leaves and affects the fermentation effect.

Method used

It adopts a 匚-shaped frame structure, combined with the combined design of a turning plate, a fixed rod, a damping spring, a cam and a stepper motor. The turning plate can be pushed left and right by a handheld handle to improve the turning efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient mixing of tea leaves, improves turning efficiency, ensures uniformity and oxygen supply during the fermentation process, and improves the quality of tea fermentation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tea fermentation pile-turning device which comprises a [-shaped frame, a handle is arranged on the upper surface of the [-shaped frame, a first pile-turning mechanism and a second pile-turning mechanism are arranged in the [-shaped frame, and each of the first pile-turning mechanism and the second pile-turning mechanism is composed of a pile-turning plate, a fixing rod, a damping spring, a cam and a stepping motor. The tea leaf piling and turning device has the beneficial effects that the handle is held by hand, the end part of the [-shaped frame is landed, the piling and turning device is pushed, and the stepping motors are started, so that tea leaves can be shoveled on the piling and turning plate along with the forward movement of the [-shaped frame, the two stepping motors respectively drive the cams to rotate, and the piling and turning plate is driven to circularly move in the left-right direction under the cooperation of the cams, the fixing rods and the damping springs; according to the tea pile turning device, the distance between every two adjacent pile turning plates is continuously adjusted, tea on the pile turning plates is promoted to fall off from the pile turning plates, pile turning operation is completed, the tea pile turning device is simple in structure and convenient to operate, the tea pile turning operation can be continuously conducted, and the pile turning efficiency is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tea processing equipment, in particular to a tea fermentation pile turning device. Background Art

[0002] During the fermentation process, tea needs to go through a certain amount of turning operation. Turning operation is an important means of artificially adjusting the temperature, humidity, air, etc. of the tea pile during the fermentation process. It is also an important measure to control the fermentation process. The purpose is to lower the temperature in the pile and mix the tea leaves that are fermented unevenly up and down and left and right in the whole pile evenly. By turning the pile, the clumped tea leaves can be broken up, the tea leaves in the middle and around can be mixed evenly, and the oxygen supply in the tea pile can be improved to meet the aerobic needs of various microorganisms.

[0003] The prior art discloses a compost turning device for tea fermentation with application number: CN202322963722.4, which relates to the field of tea fermentation technology.

[0004] In the above utility model, the tea leaves need to be scooped up by a hopper first, and then turned over by a flipping shovel, and then the turning operation is repeated. In addition, the overall volume of the shovel is small, resulting in a small amount of tea leaves turned over each time, which greatly reduces the turning efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] (1) Technical problems solved

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the utility model provides a tea fermentation pile turning device, which has the advantage of improving the turning efficiency, thereby solving the problems in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0007] (2) Technical solution

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned advantage of improving the turning efficiency, the specific technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: a tea fermentation turning device, including a 匚-shaped frame, the upper surface of the 匚-shaped frame is provided with a handle, the interior of the 匚-shaped frame is provided with a first turning mechanism and a second turning mechanism, the first turning mechanism and the second turning mechanism are both composed of a turning plate, a fixed rod, a damping spring, a cam and a stepper motor, the surface of the 匚-shaped frame is slidably connected to the fixed rod, the surface of the fixed rod is fixed with a turning plate, the surface of the fixed rod is sleeved with a damping spring, the end of the fixed rod is provided with a cam, the cam is installed at the output end of the stepper motor, and the stepper motor is installed on the side surface of the 匚-shaped frame, the turning plates of the first turning mechanism and the turning plates of the second turning mechanism are staggered.

[0009] Furthermore, a sliding rod is fixed inside the 匚-shaped frame, and the sliding rod is slidably connected to the turning plate. A through hole is opened on the surface of the turning plate to cooperate with the fixing rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the side surface of the mold frame is connected to a supporting wheel via a rotating shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, a battery is provided at the end of the handle, and a detachable structure is adopted between the battery and the handle.

[0012] Furthermore, a rubber sleeve is provided on the surface of the handle, and an anti-slip strip is provided on the surface of the rubber sleeve.

[0013] Furthermore, a control button is provided on the surface of the handle.

[0014] (3) Beneficial effects

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a tea fermentation pile turning device with the following features:

[0016] Beneficial effects:

[0017] The tea leaves are shoveled onto the turning plate by the hand-held handle and the end of the shaped frame is placed on the ground, thereby pushing the turning device and starting the stepper motor. As the shaped frame moves forward, the tea leaves are shoveled onto the turning plate, and the two stepper motors respectively drive the cams to rotate. With the cooperation of the cams, the fixed rods and the damping springs, the turning plates are driven to move in a circular motion in the left and right directions, thereby continuously adjusting the distance between adjacent turning plates, causing the tea leaves on the turning plates to fall from between the turning plates, thereby completing the turning operation. The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate. It can continuously turn the tea leaves over, thereby greatly improving the turning efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Fig. 1 This is a structural diagram of a tea fermentation pile turning device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Fig. 2 This is a structural diagram of position A of a tea fermentation pile turning device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Fig. 3 The utility model is a diagram showing the overall structure of a turning plate of a tea fermentation turning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] In the picture:

[0023] 1. Forming frame; 2. First turning mechanism; 3. Turning plate; 4. Fixing rod; 5. Damping spring; 6. Cam; 7. Stepping motor; 8. Second turning mechanism; 9. Sliding rod; 10. Through hole; 11. Support wheel; 12. Handle; 13. Rubber sleeve; 14. Battery; 15. Control button. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] To further illustrate each embodiment, the present invention provides drawings, which are part of the disclosure of the present invention and are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments. They can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. By referring to these contents, ordinary technicians in this field should be able to understand other possible implementation methods and the advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0025] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, a tea fermentation pile turning device is provided.

[0026] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Figs. 1-3 As shown, a tea fermentation pile turning device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a 匚-shaped frame 1, the upper surface of the 匚-shaped frame 1 is provided with a handle 12, the interior of the 匚-shaped frame 1 is provided with a first pile turning mechanism 2 and a second pile turning mechanism 8, the first pile turning mechanism 2 and the second pile turning mechanism 8 are both composed of a pile turning plate 3, a fixed rod 4, a damping spring 5, a cam 6 and a stepping motor 7. The surface of the 匚-shaped frame 1 is slidably connected to the fixed rod 4, the surface of the fixed rod 4 is fixed with the pile turning plate 3, the surface of the fixed rod 4 is sleeved with a damping spring 5, the end of the fixed rod 4 is provided with a cam 6, the cam 6 is installed at the output end of the stepping motor 7, and the stepping motor 7 is installed on the side surface of the 匚-shaped frame 1, the first pile turning mechanism 2 and the turning plates 3 of the second turning mechanism 8 are arranged alternately. By holding the handle 12 and touching the end of the shaped frame 1 to the ground, the turning device is pushed and the stepper motor 7 is started. As the shaped frame 1 moves forward, its tea leaves will be shoveled onto the turning plates 3, and the two stepper motors 7 respectively drive the cams 6 to rotate. With the cooperation of the cams 6, the fixing rods 4 and the damping springs 5, the turning plates 3 are driven to circulate in the left and right directions, thereby continuously adjusting the distance between adjacent turning plates 3, causing the tea leaves on the turning plates 3 to fall from between the turning plates 3, thereby completing the turning operation. The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate, and can continuously turn the tea leaves over, greatly improving the turning efficiency.

[0027] In one embodiment, a sliding rod 9 is fixed inside the shaped frame 1, and the sliding rod 9 is slidably connected to the turning plate 3. A through hole 10 is opened on the surface of the turning plate 3 for use with the fixed rod 4. By setting the sliding rod 9, an auxiliary supporting effect is provided for the turning plate 3, making the movement of the turning plate 3 more stable.

[0028] In one embodiment, the side surface of the mold frame 1 is connected to a support wheel 11 via a rotating shaft.

[0029] In one embodiment, a battery 14 is provided at the end of the handle 12 , and a detachable structure is adopted between the battery 14 and the handle 12 , and the battery 14 is used to provide a power source for the stepping motor 7 .

[0030] In one embodiment, a rubber sleeve 13 is provided on the surface of the handle 12 , and an anti-slip strip is provided on the surface of the rubber sleeve 13 . The provision of the rubber sleeve 13 greatly improves the comfort of use of the handle 12 .

[0031] In one embodiment, a control button 15 is provided on the surface of the handle 12. The control button 15 is provided to control the opening and closing of the stepper motor 7. The control circuit of the control button 15 can be realized by simple programming by a technician in this field. It is common knowledge in this field and is only used without modification. Therefore, the control method and circuit connection will not be described in detail.

[0032] Working principle: By holding the handle 12 and placing the end of the 匚-shaped frame 1 on the ground, the stacking device is pushed and the stepper motor 7 is started. As the 匚-shaped frame 1 moves forward, the tea leaves will be shoveled onto the stacking plate 3, and the two stepper motors 7 respectively drive the cam 6 to rotate. With the cooperation of the cam 6, the fixed rod 4 and the damping spring 5, the stacking plate 3 is driven to circulate in the left and right directions, thereby continuously adjusting the distance between adjacent stacking plates 3, causing the tea leaves on the stacking plates 3 to fall from between the stacking plates 3, thereby completing the stacking operation. The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate. It can continuously stack the tea leaves, greatly improving the stacking efficiency.

[0033] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms "install", "set", "connect", "fix", "screw" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tea fermentation pile turning device, comprising a tea-shaped frame (1), characterized in that: A handle (12) is provided on the upper surface of the U-shaped frame (1). A first turning mechanism (2) and a second turning mechanism (8) are provided inside the U-shaped frame (1). Both the first turning mechanism (2) and the second turning mechanism (8) are composed of a turning plate (3), a fixed rod (4), a damping spring (5), a cam (6), and a stepping motor (7). The fixed rod (4) is slidably connected to the surface of the U-shaped frame (1). The turning plate (3) is fixed to the surface of the fixed rod (4). The damping spring (5) is sleeved on the surface of the fixed rod (4). The cam (6) is provided at the end of the fixed rod (4). The cam (6) is installed at the output end of the stepping motor (7), and the stepping motor (7) is installed on the side surface of the U-shaped frame (1). The turning plates (3) of the first turning mechanism (2) and the second turning mechanism (8) are arranged alternately.

2. A tea fermentation pile turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding rod (9) is fixed inside the U-shaped frame (1). The sliding rod (9) is slidably connected to the turning plate (3). Through holes (10) for using in cooperation with the fixed rod (4) are formed on the surface of the turning plate (3).

3. A tea fermentation pile turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support wheel (11) is connected to the side surface of the U-shaped frame (1) through a rotating shaft.

4. The tea fermentation pile turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A storage battery (14) is provided at the end of the handle (12), and a detachable structure is adopted between the storage battery (14) and the handle (12).

5. The tea fermentation pile turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber sleeve (13) is provided on the surface of the handle (12), and anti-slip stripes are provided on the surface of the rubber sleeve (13).

6. The tea fermentation pile turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control button (15) is provided on the surface of the handle (12).

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