Fermentation frame turnover device

By designing a fermentation box flipping device, the problem of time-consuming and laborious pouring out of Pu'er tea blocks from the fermentation box was solved, realizing automated pouring and cleaning, and improving production efficiency.

CN223722189UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-26YUNNAN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202520367540.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-04
Publication Date
2025-12-26
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-04

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, pouring out Pu'er tea blocks from the fermentation box requires manual operation, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, making it difficult to achieve automated production.

Method used

A fermentation frame turning device was designed, including a turning base, a turning upper seat, and a turning drive device. The turning drive device drives the turning upper seat to rotate, so that the Pu'er tea blocks in the fermentation frame are automatically poured out. It can also be used with a conveying device to realize automated production and cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It enables the automatic pouring out of Pu'er tea blocks from the fermentation box, reducing manual operation, improving production efficiency, supporting automated production and cleaning, and reducing labor intensity.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a fermentation frame turnover device, which comprises a turnover base, the turnover upper seat is rotatably connected with the turnover base, a frame placement groove is formed in the turnover upper seat, the fermentation frame is placed in the frame placement groove, a turnover discharge port is formed in the turnover upper seat, an opening of the fermentation frame is opposite to the turnover discharge port, the turnover upper seat comprises a horizontal state and a turnover state, the turnover discharge port is opened upwards in the horizontal state, and the turnover discharge port is opened downwards in the turnover state. The Pu'er tea blocks in the fermentation frame are poured out from an overturning discharge port; and the turnover driving device is used for driving the turnover upper seat to rotate. When the Pu'er tea blocks in the fermentation frame need to be poured out, the fermentation frame is firstly placed on the frame placement groove in the overturning upper seat, and then the overturning driving device drives the overturning upper seat to rotate for the first time, so that the overturning upper seat is rotated, and the Pu'er tea blocks in the fermentation frame can be poured out from the overturning discharge port without manually overturning the fermentation frame; and the labor is saved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of tea processing, and particularly relates to a fermentation frame turnover device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The patent with the publication number CN118216588B discloses a pu'er tea production process, and the fermentation frame receives the sun-dried green tea after the first time of water soaking, and then enters the fermentation chamber to perform the first time of fermentation. After the first time of fermentation is completed, the sun-dried green tea (pu'er tea) in the fermentation frame needs to be manually poured out, and then the poured sun-dried green tea (pu'er tea) is sent to a de-blocking machine for de-blocking.

[0003] However, the pu'er tea blocks in the fermentation frame need to be manually poured out at present, which is very time-consuming and laborious. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a fermentation frame turnover device which can conveniently pour out the pu'er tea blocks in the fermentation frame.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a fermentation frame turnover device, comprising:

[0006] A turnover base;

[0007] A turnover upper seat, which is rotationally connected with the turnover base, is provided with a frame placing groove, and the fermentation frame is placed in the frame placing groove. The turnover upper seat is provided with a turnover discharge port, and the opening of the fermentation frame is opposite to the turnover discharge port. The turnover upper seat comprises a horizontal state and a turnover state. In the horizontal state, the turnover discharge port is open upward. In the turnover state, the pu'er tea blocks in the fermentation frame are poured out from the turnover discharge port.

[0008] A turnover driving device, which is used for driving the turnover upper seat to rotate.

[0009] Further, the turnover driving device comprises:

[0010] Two turnover guide seats, which are respectively fixed at two ends of the turnover base. The turnover guide seat comprises three turnover guide rollers which are rotationally connected to the turnover base.

[0011] Two turnover arc-shaped guide rods, which correspond to the two turnover guide seats one by one. The two turnover arc-shaped guide rods are respectively fixed at two ends of the turnover upper seat. The two turnover guide rollers located at the two ends in the turnover guide seat abut against the outer wall of the turnover arc-shaped guide rod, and the other turnover guide roller abuts against the inner wall of the turnover arc-shaped guide rod.

[0012] The turnover arc-shaped driving rod is fixed outside the turnover upper seat, and a turnover driven gear is arranged on the outer wall of the turnover arc-shaped driving rod.

[0013] The turnover driving motor is fixed on the turnover base, a turnover driving gear is fixed on the rotating shaft of the turnover driving motor, and the turnover driving gear is engaged with the turnover driven gear.

[0014] Further, the turnover upper seat comprises a turnover first upper frame body, a turnover second upper frame body and a turnover third upper frame body which are sequentially fixedly connected, the turnover discharge port is arranged on the turnover third upper frame body, and a turnover limiting protrusion is arranged on the side of the turnover third upper frame body away from the turnover second upper frame body.

[0015] Further, the turnover first upper frame body is provided with a turnover first transmission device, and the turnover first transmission device comprises:

[0016] Two turnover first supports are fixed on the turnover first upper frame body.

[0017] A plurality of turnover first guide rollers are rotatably connected between the two turnover first supports.

[0018] A turnover first driving device is arranged for driving the turnover first guide rollers to rotate.

[0019] When the turnover upper seat is in a horizontal state, the bottom surface of the fermentation frame is located on the turnover first guide rollers.

[0020] Further, the turnover second upper frame body is provided with a turnover second transmission device, and the turnover second transmission device comprises:

[0021] Two turnover second supports are fixed on the turnover second upper frame body.

[0022] A plurality of turnover second guide rollers are rotatably connected between the two turnover second supports.

[0023] A turnover second driving device is arranged for driving the turnover second guide rollers to rotate.

[0024] When the turnover upper seat is in a turnover state, the side surface of the fermentation frame is located on the turnover second guide rollers.

[0025] Further, the turnover driving device further comprises two turnover driving supports which are fixed on the turnover base, a turnover connecting gear is rotatably connected to the turnover driving supports, and the turnover connecting gear is engaged with the turnover driven gear.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages of:

[0027] (1) when the pu'er tea block in the fermentation frame needs to be poured out, first place the fermentation frame on the frame placing groove on the turnover upper seat, at the moment the turnover upper seat is in the horizontal state, then the turnover driving device drives the turnover upper seat first rotation, makes the turnover upper seat rotate to the horizontal state or the downward inclination, thereby the pu'er tea block in the fermentation frame can be poured out from the turnover discharge port, the poured pu'er tea block can be subsequently unblocked, and the pu'er tea block is poured out without manual turnover of the fermentation frame, it is very labor-saving;

[0028] (2) when the turnover upper seat needs to be rotated, the turnover driving motor drives the turnover driving gear to rotate, the turnover driving gear drives the turnover arc-shaped driving rod to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the turnover upper seat;

[0029] (3) when the turnover upper seat is in the horizontal state, the turnover first driving device drives the turnover first guide roller to rotate, thereby driving the turnover first guide roller to move the fermentation frame on the guide roller, can cooperate with the guide roller on other conveying devices to convey the fermentation frame, can convey the fermentation frame to the turnover first guide roller, then remove the fermentation frame after the turnover, convenient for realizing the automatic production with other conveying devices;

[0030] (4) when the turnover upper seat is in the turnover state, the side surface of the fermentation frame is located on the turnover second guide roller, in this state, the fermentation frame is in the sideways state, in this state, the turnover second guide roller rotates and can move the fermentation frame sideways out of the turnover device, sideways to other conveying devices, sideways can facilitate the fermentation frame to be washed, facilitate the dirty in the fermentation frame to be washed clean with water, also facilitate the temperature measuring meter, infrared position detector and gas alarmer arranged on the fermentation frame to be overhauled in batches;

[0031] (5) the fermentation frame turnover device can also be used as a cleaning device for the fermentation frame, convey the fermentation frame needing to be cleaned to the turnover device, then turn the fermentation frame to the downward inclination, then wash the fermentation frame with water, thereby facilitating the fermentation frame to be washed clean. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the fermentation frame turnover device (the fermentation frame is placed on the turnover device);

[0033] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 It is a partial enlarged view of I in figure 5;

[0034] Figure 3 It is Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view when the fermentation frame is removed.

[0035] In the figure: 1, fermentation frame; 2, overturning base; 3, overturning upper seat; 4, frame placing groove; 5, overturning discharge port; 6, overturning guide roller; 7, overturning arc-shaped guide rod; 8, overturning arc-shaped drive rod; 9, overturning drive motor; 10, overturning drive gear; 11, overturning first upper frame body; 12, overturning second upper frame body; 13, overturning third upper frame body; 14, overturning limiting protrusion; 15, overturning first support; 16, overturning first guide roller; 17, overturning second support; 18, overturning second guide roller; 19, overturning drive support; 20, overturning connecting gear; 21, overturning bucket; 22, overturning groove; 23, overturning first drive device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 1-3 The utility model provides a kind of fermentation frame overturning device technical scheme.

[0038] A kind of fermentation frame overturning device, comprising:

[0039] Overturning base 2;

[0040] Overturning upper seat 3, overturning upper seat 3 is rotationally connected with overturning base 2, and frame placing groove 4 is arranged on overturning upper seat 3, fermentation frame 1 is placed in frame placing groove 4, overturning discharge port 5 is arranged on overturning upper seat 3, and the opening of fermentation frame 1 is opposite to overturning discharge port 5, and overturning upper seat 3 includes horizontal state and overturning state (overturning state) Figure 1 When horizontal state, overturning discharge port 5 opening is upward, when overturning state, Pu'er tea block in fermentation frame 1 is poured out from overturning discharge port 5, and the opening of fermentation frame 1 is in horizontal state or opening is inclined downward when overturning state;

[0041] Overturning drive device, which is used for driving overturning upper seat 3 to rotate.

[0042] When Pu'er tea block in fermentation frame 1 needs to be poured out, fermentation frame 1 is placed on frame placing groove 4 on overturning upper seat 3 first, at this time, overturning upper seat 3 is in horizontal state, then overturning drive device drives overturning upper seat 3 to rotate, so that overturning upper seat 3 is rotated to horizontal state or inclined downward, so that Pu'er tea block in fermentation frame 1 can be poured out from overturning discharge port 5, and poured Pu'er tea block can be subsequently unblocked. Pu'er tea block is poured out without overturning fermentation frame 1 manually, which is very labor-saving.

[0043] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the turnover driving device comprises:

[0044] two turnover guide seats, the two turnover guide seats are respectively fixed at two ends of the turnover base 2, and the turnover guide seat comprises three turnover guide rollers 6 which are rotationally connected to the turnover base 2;

[0045] two turnover arc-shaped guide rods 7, the two turnover arc-shaped guide rods 7 correspond to the two turnover guide seats one by one, and the two turnover arc-shaped guide rods 7 are respectively fixed at two ends of the turnover upper seat 3; the two turnover guide rollers 6 located at the two ends in the turnover guide seat abut against the outer wall of the turnover arc-shaped guide rod 7, and the other turnover guide roller 6 abuts against the inner wall of the turnover arc-shaped guide rod 7, so that the turnover arc-shaped guide rod 7 can rotate relative to the turnover base 2, thereby realizing the rotation of the turnover upper seat 3 relative to the turnover base 2;

[0046] a turnover arc-shaped driving rod 8, the turnover arc-shaped driving rod 8 is fixed outside the turnover upper seat 3, the turnover arc-shaped driving rod 8 is located between the two turnover arc-shaped guide rods 7, and the outer wall of the turnover arc-shaped driving rod 8 is provided with a turnover driven gear (not shown in the drawing);

[0047] a turnover driving motor 9, the turnover driving motor 9 is fixed on the turnover base 2, a turnover driving gear 10 is fixed on the rotating shaft of the turnover driving motor 9, and the turnover driving gear 10 meshes with the turnover driven gear.

[0048] When it is needed to rotate the turnover upper seat 3, the turnover driving motor 9 drives the turnover driving gear 10 to rotate, the turnover driving gear 10 drives the turnover arc-shaped driving rod 8 to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the turnover upper seat 3.

[0049] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the turnover upper seat 3 comprises a turnover first upper frame body 11, a turnover second upper frame body 12 and a turnover third upper frame body 13 which are sequentially fixed and connected, the turnover first upper frame body 11 and the turnover third upper frame body 13 are arranged in parallel, the turnover discharge port 5 is arranged on the turnover third upper frame body 13, and the turnover third upper frame body 13 is provided with a turnover limiting protrusion 14 on the side away from the turnover second upper frame body 12.

[0050] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 , when the fermentation frame 1 is located between the turnover first upper frame body 11, the turnover second upper frame body 12 and the turnover third upper frame body 13, the turnover limiting protrusion 14 can limit the position of the fermentation frame 1, thereby avoiding that the fermentation frame 1 is turned out of the turnover upper seat 3 when it rotates.

[0051] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the first upper frame body 11 is provided with a first overturning transmission device, which comprises:

[0052] Two first overturning supports 15 are fixed on the first overturning upper frame body 11.

[0053] A plurality of first overturning guide rollers 16 are rotatably connected between the two first overturning supports 15.

[0054] A first overturning driving device 23 is used to drive the first overturning guide rollers 16 to rotate.

[0055] When the upper seat 3 is in a horizontal state, the bottom surface of the fermentation frame 1 is located on the first overturning guide rollers 16.

[0056] When the upper seat 3 is in a horizontal state, the first overturning driving device 23 drives the first overturning guide rollers 16 to rotate, thereby driving the fermentation frame 1 on the first overturning guide rollers 16 to move. The fermentation frame 1 can be conveyed by cooperating with the guide rollers on other conveying devices. The fermentation frame 1 can be conveyed to the first overturning guide rollers 16, and then the fermentation frame 1 after overturning is removed, which is convenient for realizing automatic production by cooperating with other conveying devices.

[0057] As shown in Figure 3 , the second overturning upper frame body 12 is provided with a second overturning transmission device, which comprises:

[0058] Two second overturning supports 17 are fixed on the second overturning upper frame body 12.

[0059] A plurality of second overturning guide rollers 18 are rotatably connected between the two second overturning supports 17.

[0060] A second overturning driving device (not shown in the figure) is used to drive the second overturning guide rollers 18 to rotate.

[0061] As shown in Figures 1-3 , when the upper seat 3 is in an overturning state ( Figure 3As shown in the diagram, the fermentation frame 1 is rotated 90°, with its side positioned on the second guide roller 18. In this state, the fermentation frame 1 is tilted. Rotating the second guide roller 18 allows the fermentation frame 1 to be moved sideways out of the flipping device and onto another conveying device. This sideways position facilitates rinsing of the fermentation frame 1, allowing for the removal of dirt and facilitating batch maintenance of the temperature gauge, infrared positioner, and gas alarm mounted on the fermentation frame 1. Additionally, this fermentation frame flipping device can also function as a separate cleaning device. Fermentation frames requiring cleaning are conveyed into the flipping device, then tilted downwards, and rinsed with water to ensure thorough cleaning. Finally, the frame is rotated to a horizontal position and transported away after cleaning.

[0062] like Figure 2 As shown, the flipping drive device also includes two flipping drive supports 19, which are fixed on the flipping base 2. The two flipping drive supports 19 are located on both sides of the flipping drive gear 10. A flipping connecting gear 20 is rotatably connected to the flipping drive support 19. The flipping connecting gear 20 meshes with the flipping driven gear, making the rotation of the flipping upper seat 3 more stable.

[0063] like Figure 3 As shown, the flipping device also includes a flipping bucket 21, which is fixed on a second flipping support 17 near the flipping discharge port 5. The flipping bucket 21 is provided with a flipping groove 22, the opening of which is closer to the second flipping guide roller 18 than the opening further away from the second flipping guide roller 18. The flipping groove 22 on the flipping bucket 21 can uniformly gather and pour out the Pu'er tea blocks in the two fermentation frames 1.

[0064] This utility model also discloses a method for flipping a fermentation box, based on the above-mentioned fermentation box flipping device, including the following steps:

[0065] With the upper seat 3 in a horizontal position, the fermentation frame 1 is placed in the frame placement slot 4 on the upper seat 3.

[0066] The first flipping action causes the flipping seat 3 to rotate to the flipping state, and most of the Pu'er tea blocks in the fermentation box 1 are poured out, and the Pu'er tea blocks in the fermentation box 1 slowly fall out.

[0067] The repeated flipping mechanism drives the flipping seat 3 to rotate repeatedly, pouring out all the Pu'er tea blocks in the fermentation box 1. The rotation speed of the repeated flipping is greater than the rotation speed of the first flip, thus pouring out all the remaining Pu'er tea blocks in the fermentation box 1.

[0068] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it is to be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fermenter frame turnover apparatus, characterized by, The utility model relates to a fermentation frame overturning device, including: The overturning base is connected with the overturning upper seat rotationally, and the overturning upper seat is provided with a frame placing groove in which a fermentation frame is placed. The overturning driving device is used to drive the overturning upper seat to rotate. The overturning driving device includes:

2. A fermenter frame turnover apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, Two overturning guide seats are fixed at two ends of the overturning base respectively. Two overturning arc-shaped guide rods correspond to the two overturning guide seats respectively, and the two overturning arc-shaped guide rods are fixed at two ends of the overturning upper seat respectively. An overturning arc-shaped driving rod is fixed outside the overturning upper seat, and an overturning driven gear is arranged on the outer wall of the overturning arc-shaped driving rod. An overturning driving motor is fixed on the overturning base, and an overturning driving gear is fixed on the rotating shaft of the overturning driving motor. The overturning first upper frame body is provided with an overturning first conduction device, and the overturning first conduction device includes:

3. A fermenter frame turnover apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, Two overturning first supports are fixed on the overturning first upper frame body.

4. A fermenter frame turnover apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, A plurality of overturning first guide rollers are rotationally connected between the two overturning first supports. An overturning first driving device is used to drive the overturning first guide rollers to rotate. When the overturning upper seat is in the horizontal state, the bottom surface of the fermentation frame is located on the overturning first guide rollers. The overturning second upper frame body is provided with an overturning second conduction device, and the overturning second conduction device includes: Two overturning second supports are fixed on the overturning second upper frame body.

5. A fermenter frame turnover apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, A plurality of overturning second guide rollers are rotationally connected between the two overturning second supports. An overturning second driving device is used to drive the overturning second guide rollers to rotate. When the overturning upper seat is in the overturning state, the side surface of the fermentation frame is located on the overturning second guide rollers. ​ ​ 6. A fermenter frame turnover apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The turnover driving device further comprises two turnover driving supports fixed on the turnover base, and a turnover connecting gear is rotationally connected to each of the turnover driving supports, and the turnover connecting gears are engaged with the turnover driven gear.

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  • A kind of Pu'er tea production process

    CN118216588B