Tea leaf compression molding equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides tea compression molding equipment. The tea compression molding equipment comprises a feeding tea steaming mechanism, a transfer mechanism, a tea pressing mechanism and a discharging mechanism, the feeding and tea steaming mechanism comprises a hopper, a T-shaped chute, a push plate, a push block, a push rod and a steam cavity; the transfer mechanism comprises a turntable, and at least two forming molds are mounted on the turntable; the tea pressing mechanism comprises a lower piezoelectric cylinder, and a piston rod of the lower piezoelectric cylinder is provided with a lower pressing mold; the discharging mechanism comprises an upward pushing air cylinder and a downward pushing air cylinder. During use, tea leaves are poured into the T-shaped sliding groove from the hopper, compressed in the steam cavity through the push plate, the push block and the push rod, softened by steam in the steam cavity, then fall into the forming mold and move to the position below the lower piezoelectric cylinder, the lower pressing mold presses the tea leaves tightly, and finally the tea leaves fall out of the lower pressing mold or the forming mold through the upper push air cylinder and the lower push air cylinder. Tea steaming and tea pressing are carried out at the same time, the tea pressing efficiency is improved, and the problem that compressed tea is clamped in the forming mold can be effectively solved through the upper pushing air cylinder and the lower pushing air cylinder.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tea processing equipment, and more specifically, to a tea pressing and forming equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Compressed tea, primarily made from black tea, aged green tea, fermented tea, and other suitable materials, is processed through typical processes such as steaming and pressing into round cakes, bricks, or other shapes like dragon balls. Traditionally, compressed tea production was achieved through manual pressing, a labor-intensive, costly, and inefficient method. As the tea market demand has expanded, modern technology, such as semi-automatic and fully automatic tea pressing equipment, has been introduced to meet market needs while maintaining traditional techniques. However, in practical application, automated compressed tea production equipment often suffers from the following problems: 1. Steaming and pressing cannot be performed simultaneously, resulting in low pressing efficiency; 2. The formed compressed tea can become stuck in the mold, requiring manual removal to allow the equipment to continue operating, thus affecting its normal functioning. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a tea pressing and forming device, which aims to improve the technical problems of existing compressed tea production equipment, such as tea getting stuck in the mold and low efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a tea pressing and forming equipment, including a workbench, on which a feeding and steaming tea mechanism, a transfer mechanism, a pressing tea mechanism and an unloading mechanism are installed;

[0005] The feeding system includes a hopper, a T-shaped chute, a push plate, a push block, and a push rod. The T-shaped chute is horizontally arranged on the worktable, the hopper is arranged above the T-shaped chute, the push plate is slidably arranged on the vertical part of the T-shaped chute, the push block is slidably arranged at one end of the horizontal part of the T-shaped chute, and the push rod is vertically movable at the other end of the horizontal part of the T-shaped chute. The horizontal part of the T-shaped chute is provided with a steam cavity with three openings, and the sidewalls of the steam cavity have steam holes.

[0006] The transfer mechanism includes a turntable on which at least two forming molds are mounted.

[0007] The tea pressing mechanism includes a lower pressing electric cylinder, which is disposed above the forming mold, and the piston rod of the lower pressing electric cylinder is mounted on the lower pressing mold;

[0008] The unloading mechanism includes an upper push cylinder and a lower push cylinder. The upper push cylinder is located below the forming mold, and the lower push cylinder is located on the lower pressing mold.

[0009] Furthermore, both the forming mold and the pressing mold have through holes at their bottoms.

[0010] Furthermore, the workbench is provided with a first driving mechanism, which includes a first motor, a first gear, a first rack, a first slide block, and a first slide rail. The first motor is connected to the first gear, the first gear meshes with the first rack, the first slide block is connected to the first rack, the first slide block is mounted on the first slide rail, and the push plate is mounted on one end of the first slide block near the T-shaped slide groove.

[0011] Furthermore, a second driving mechanism is provided on the workbench. The second driving mechanism includes a second motor, a second gear, a second rack, a second slide block, and a second slide rail. The second motor is connected to the second gear, the second gear meshes with the second rack, the second slide block is connected to the second rack, the second slide block is mounted on the second slide rail, and the push block is mounted on the first slide block.

[0012] Furthermore, a third driving mechanism is provided on the worktable. The third driving mechanism includes a bracket and a sleeve. A push cylinder is installed on the bracket, and the sleeve is installed independently on the bracket. A notch is opened on the side of the sleeve. The push rod is installed on the piston rod of the push cylinder. The push rod can be slidably inserted into the sleeve. The turntable is placed below the sleeve.

[0013] Furthermore, the unloading mechanism further includes a support plate with a discharge hole, a movable cylinder is mounted on the support plate, and the piston rod of the movable cylinder is provided with an opening slider.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This utility model discloses a tea pressing and forming equipment with a simple structure and ingenious design. It includes a worktable on which a feeding and steaming mechanism, a transfer mechanism, a pressing mechanism, and a unloading mechanism are installed. The feeding and steaming mechanism includes a hopper, a T-shaped chute, a push plate, a push block, a push rod, and a steam cavity. The transfer mechanism includes a turntable on which at least two forming molds are mounted. The pressing mechanism includes a lower pressing electric cylinder, with the piston rod of the lower pressing electric cylinder mounted on the lower pressing mold. The unloading mechanism includes an upper pushing cylinder and a lower pushing cylinder. In use, tea leaves are poured from the hopper into the T-shaped chute. The push plate, push block, and push rod compress the tea leaves in the steam cavity. Steam enters through steam holes, then falls onto the forming mold and moves to the lower pressing electric cylinder, where it presses the tea leaves tightly. Finally, the upper and lower pushing cylinders eject the tea leaves from the lower pressing mold or the forming mold. This utility model allows for simultaneous steaming and pressing, improving pressing efficiency. Furthermore, the upper and lower pushing cylinders effectively solve the problem of tightly pressed tea getting stuck in the mold. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a tea pressing and forming equipment according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding and steaming mechanism of a tea pressing and forming equipment according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first drive mechanism, the second drive mechanism, and the third drive mechanism of a tea pressing and forming equipment according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first drive mechanism, second drive mechanism, and third drive mechanism of a tea pressing and forming equipment according to this utility model from another angle.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the third drive mechanism of a tea pressing and forming equipment according to this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism structure of a tea pressing and forming equipment according to this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the tea pressing mechanism and the inclined material mechanism of a tea pressing and forming equipment according to this utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the tea pressing mechanism and unloading structure of a tea pressing and forming equipment according to this utility model from another angle.

[0025] Explanation of main component symbols

[0026] 10. Workbench;

[0027] 20. Feeding and steaming tea mechanism; 201. T-shaped chute; 2011. Hopper; 202. First drive mechanism; 2021. First rack; 2022. First slide block; 2023. First slide rail; 2024. Push plate; 2025. First motor; 203. Second drive mechanism; 2031. Second rack; 2032. Second slide rail; 2033. Second slide block; 2034. Push block; 2035. Second motor; 204. Third drive mechanism; 2041. Push cylinder; 2042. Sleeve; 2043. Push rod; 2044. Notch; 205. Steam cavity; 2051. Steam hole;

[0028] 30. Transfer mechanism; 301. Turntable; 3031. Forming mold;

[0029] 40. Tea pressing mechanism; 401. Lowering electric cylinder; 402. Lowering mold;

[0030] 50. Unloading mechanism; 501. Downward push cylinder; 502. Upward push cylinder; 503. Moving cylinder; 504. Opening slider. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0032] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] Example

[0035] Reference Figure 1-2 As shown, this utility model discloses a tea pressing and forming equipment, including a workbench 10. The workbench 10 is equipped with a feeding and steaming tea mechanism 20, a transfer mechanism 30, a pressing tea mechanism 40, and a unloading mechanism 50. The feeding and steaming tea mechanism 20 softens the tea leaves with steam. The transfer mechanism 30 moves the softened tea leaves to the pressing tea mechanism 40. The pressing tea mechanism 40 presses the tea leaves into compressed tea. The unloading mechanism 50 ejects the compressed tea from the forming mold 3031, thus realizing the forming and production of compressed tea.

[0036] Reference Figure 2-5 As shown, the feeding and steaming tea mechanism includes a hopper 2011 and a T-shaped chute 201. The T-shaped chute 201 is placed horizontally. The hopper 2011 is provided with a steam cavity with three openings on the horizontal part of the T-shaped chute 201. Steam holes are opened on the side walls of the steam cavity. Above the T-shaped chute 201, tea leaves are poured from the hopper 2011 into the vertical part of the T-shaped chute 201. The push plate 2024 is movably mounted on one side of the T-shaped slide 201. Specifically, the worktable 10 is equipped with a first drive mechanism 202, which includes a first motor 2025, a first gear, a first rack 2021, a first slide block 2022, and a first slide rail 2023. The first motor 2025 is connected to the first gear, which meshes with the first rack 2021. The first slide block 2022 is connected to the first rack 2021 and is mounted on the first slide rail 2023. The push plate 2024 is mounted on one end of the second slide block 2033 near the T-shaped slide 201. The push plate 2024 controls the first motor 2025 to drive the first rack 2021 to move, thereby driving the first slide block 2022 to slide along the first slide rail 2023. The first slide block 2022 drives the push plate 2024 to push the tea leaves from the vertical part of the T-shaped slide 201 to the steam cavity.

[0037] Reference Figure 2-5As shown, the push block 2034 is slidably disposed at one end of the horizontal portion of the T-shaped slide groove 201. Specifically, a second drive mechanism 203 is disposed on the worktable 10. The second drive mechanism 203 includes a second motor 2036, a second gear, a second rack 2031, a second slide block 2033, and a second slide rail 2032. The second motor 2036 is connected to the second gear, which meshes with the second rack 2031. The second slide block 2033 is connected to the second rack 2031 and is mounted on the second slide rail 2032. The push block 2034 is mounted on... In the first slide block 2022, the second motor 2036 is controlled to drive the second rack 2031 to move, thereby driving the second slide block 2033 to move along the second slide rail 2032, so as to drive the push block 2034 to insert or pull out of the steam cavity. In the initial state, the push block 2034 is withdrawn from the steam cavity, and the push plate 2024 pushes the tea leaves in the vertical part of the T-shaped slide groove 201 into the steam cavity. Steam enters the steam cavity from the steam hole 2035 to soften the tea leaves. Then, the push block 2034 is controlled to insert into the steam cavity and push the tea leaves towards the push rod 2043.

[0038] Reference Figure 2-5 As shown, the feeding mechanism includes a push rod 2043, which is movably positioned at the other end of the horizontal section of the T-shaped slide 201. Specifically, a third drive mechanism 204 is provided on the worktable 10. The third drive mechanism 204 includes a bracket and a sleeve 2042. A push cylinder 2041 is mounted on the bracket, and the sleeve 2042 is mounted independently on the bracket. A notch 2044 is opened on the side of the sleeve 2042. The push rod 2043 is mounted on the piston rod of the push cylinder 2041. The push rod 2043 can be slidably inserted into the sleeve 2042. The turntable 301 is positioned below the sleeve 2042. In the initial state, the push cylinder 2041 pushes the push rod 2043 downward so that the push rod 2043 is placed inside the sleeve 2042. The push rod 2043 and the push plate 2024 respectively block the other opening of the steam cavity. After the tea leaves are softened by the steam, the push cylinder 2041 is controlled to lift the push rod 2043 upward, and then the push block 2034 is controlled to push the tea leaves from the notch 2044 into the sleeve 2042 and fall into the forming mold 3031 of the turntable 301.

[0039] Reference Figure 6 As shown, the transfer mechanism 30 includes a turntable 301, on which at least two forming molds 3031 are installed. Specifically, a motor is installed on the workbench 10, which drives the turntable 301 to rotate. In this embodiment, two forming molds 3031 are installed on the turntable 301. The lower electric cylinder 401 presses the tea leaves into one of the forming molds 3031, while the other is placed under the sleeve 2042 to receive the softened tea leaves. The two forming molds 3031 switch positions with each other, so that pressing tea leaves can be done at the same time as steaming and softening tea leaves. The two processes can be carried out simultaneously, improving the efficiency of pressing tea leaves.

[0040] Reference Figure 7-8 As shown, the tea pressing mechanism 40 includes a lower pressing electric cylinder 401, which is positioned above the forming mold 3031. The piston rod of the lower pressing electric cylinder 401 is mounted on the lower pressing mold 402. When the turntable 301 rotates the forming mold 3031 containing tea leaves to below the lower pressing electric cylinder 401, it controls the lower pressing electric cylinder 401 to push the lower pressing mold 402 to press the tea leaves into the forming mold 3031, thereby achieving the pressing and forming of compressed tea.

[0041] Reference Figure 7-8 As shown, the unloading mechanism 50 includes an upper push cylinder 502 and a lower push cylinder 501. The upper push cylinder 502 is located below the forming mold 3031, and the lower push cylinder 501 is located on the lower pressing mold 402. Specifically, both the forming mold 3031 and the pressing mold 402 have through holes at their bottoms. The pressing electric cylinder 401 pushes the pressing cylinder 501, which is connected to the pressing mold 402, to press the tea leaves down into the forming mold 3031. After the pressed tea leaves are held under pressure for a period of time, the pressing mold 402 is lifted up. When the pressed tea leaves are stuck in the pressing mold 402, the piston rod of the pressing cylinder 501 is controlled to pass through the pressing mold 402, pushing the pressed tea leaves to fall onto the forming mold 3031. Then, the pressing cylinder 502 pushes it up and places it in the hole of the opening slider 504. When the pressed tea leaves are stuck in the forming mold 3031, the piston rod of the pressing cylinder 502 is controlled to pass through the through hole of the forming mold 3031, pushing the pressed tea leaves. Both the pressing cylinder 502 and the pressing cylinder 501 can prevent the pressed tea leaves from getting stuck in the forming mold 3031 or the pressing mold 402, avoiding the problem of manually removing the pressed tea leaves from the mold.

[0042] Reference Figure 7-8 As shown, the unloading mechanism 50 further includes a support plate with a discharge hole. A movable cylinder 503 is mounted on the support plate, and the piston rod of the movable cylinder 503 is equipped with an opening slider 504. Specifically, before the pressing mold 402 presses down, the movable cylinder 503 is controlled to push the opening slider 504 out, so that the pressing mold 402 can pass through the opening slider 504 to press the tea leaves into the forming mold 3031. After forming, the compressed tea leaves are pushed into the hole of the locking slider by the upper push cylinder 502 or the lower push cylinder 501. The movable cylinder 503 is then controlled to retract, causing the compressed tea leaves to move from the forming mold 3031 to the discharge hole and fall out of the discharge hole, thus achieving the effect of automatically removing the compressed tea leaves.

[0043] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tea pressing and forming equipment, characterized in that; The system includes a workbench, on which a feeding and steaming tea mechanism, a transfer mechanism, a tea pressing mechanism, and a unloading mechanism are installed. The feeding and steaming tea mechanism includes a hopper, a T-shaped chute, a push plate, a push block, and a push rod. The T-shaped chute is horizontally arranged on the worktable, the hopper is arranged above the T-shaped chute, the push plate is slidably arranged on the vertical part of the T-shaped chute, the push block is slidably arranged at one end of the horizontal part of the T-shaped chute, and the push rod is vertically movable at the other end of the horizontal part of the T-shaped chute. The horizontal part of the T-shaped chute is provided with a steam cavity with three openings, and the sidewalls of the steam cavity have steam holes. The transfer mechanism includes a turntable on which at least two forming molds are mounted. The tea pressing mechanism includes a lower pressing electric cylinder, which is disposed above the forming mold, and the piston rod of the lower pressing electric cylinder is mounted on the lower pressing mold; The unloading mechanism includes an upper push cylinder and a lower push cylinder. The upper push cylinder is located below the forming mold, and the lower push cylinder is located on the lower pressing mold.

2. The tea pressing and forming equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the forming mold and the pressing mold have through holes at their bottoms.

3. The tea pressing and forming equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench is provided with a first driving mechanism, which includes a first motor, a first gear, a first rack, a first slide block, and a first slide rail. The first motor is connected to the first gear, the first gear meshes with the first rack, the first slide block is connected to the first rack, the first slide block is mounted on the first slide rail, and the push plate is mounted on one end of the first slide block near the T-shaped slide groove.

4. The tea pressing and forming equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The workbench is provided with a second driving mechanism, which includes a second motor, a second gear, a second rack, a second slide block, and a second slide rail. The second motor is connected to the second gear, the second gear meshes with the second rack, the second slide block is connected to the second rack, the second slide block is mounted on the second slide rail, and the push block is mounted on the first slide block.

5. The tea pressing and forming equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A third driving mechanism is provided on the workbench. The third driving mechanism includes a bracket and a sleeve. A push cylinder is installed on the bracket. The sleeve is installed independently on the bracket. A notch is opened on the side of the sleeve. A push rod is installed on the piston rod of the push cylinder. The push rod can be slidably inserted into the sleeve. The turntable is placed below the sleeve.

6. The tea pressing and forming equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading mechanism further includes a support plate with a discharge hole, a movable cylinder mounted on the support plate, and a sliding block with an opening on the piston rod of the movable cylinder.

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