Drying oven for tea production

The tea drying oven, designed with a support and turning mechanism, solves the problem of quality damage during the tea drying process, achieves uniform heating and efficient drying of tea, and improves the overall quality of tea.

CN223896477UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10WUHAN DAWUSHAN TEA CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520480280.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-19
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Direct stirring during the current tea drying process can easily damage the quality of the tea, resulting in impaired taste, aroma, or appearance, and reducing the overall quality of the tea.

Method used

A tea drying oven was designed, which includes a support mechanism and a turning mechanism. The support mechanism stabilizes the tea through a combination of support rods, support rings and limiting plates. The turning mechanism achieves uniform turning of the tea through a rotating rod and a top rod driven by a motor. Combined with a hot air blower and vents, it forms an efficient air circulation system.

Benefits of technology

This process ensures even heating of the tea leaves, preventing localized over-drying or under-drying, protecting the integrity and quality of the tea, and improving the drying effect and tea quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tea processing, and particularly discloses a tea production oven which comprises an oven body, the front end of the oven body is connected with an oven door through a hinge, a heat source is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the oven body, a supporting mechanism and a turning mechanism are arranged in the oven body, and the supporting mechanism is used for bearing and laying tea. The stirring mechanism is used for uniformly stirring tea leaves in the drying process, the supporting mechanism comprises supporting rods and supporting rings, the supporting rods are fixedly connected to the interior of the drying oven body, the supporting rings are fixedly connected to the side walls of the supporting rods at equal intervals, and limiting plates are fixedly connected to the rear sides of the upper ends of the supporting rings. Tea leaves are laid in the supporting mechanism, then the box door is closed, the heat source is turned on, and meanwhile the turning mechanism is intermittently started, so that the tea leaves can be uniformly turned in the drying process, uniform heating of the tea leaves is ensured, local over-drying or incomplete drying of the tea leaves is avoided, meanwhile, the tea leaves can be gently turned, and mechanical damage is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of tea processing technology, specifically relating to a drying oven for tea production. Background Technology

[0002] In the tea processing process, fresh tea leaves need to be dried. To ensure that the tea leaves are dried evenly, most methods currently involve stirring the tea leaves inside the drying oven. However, directly stirring the tea leaves can easily affect their quality, causing damage to the taste, aroma, or appearance of the tea leaves, thereby reducing the overall quality of the tea. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drying oven for tea production, in order to solve the problem in the prior art that directly stirring the tea leaves can easily affect their quality, resulting in damage to the taste, aroma or appearance of the tea leaves, thereby reducing the overall quality of the tea.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A drying oven for tea production includes an oven body, a door connected to the front end of the oven body via a hinge, a heat source fixedly installed on the inner wall of the oven body, and a support mechanism and a turning mechanism installed inside the oven body. The support mechanism is used to support and lay tea leaves, and the turning mechanism is used to evenly turn the tea leaves during the drying process.

[0006] Preferably, the support mechanism includes a support rod and a support ring. The support rod is fixedly connected inside the oven body, and the support ring is fixedly connected at equal intervals to the side wall of the support rod. A limit plate is fixedly connected to the rear side of the upper end of the support ring, and a limit ring is fixedly connected to the end of the limit plate near the oven door.

[0007] Preferably, the upper end of the support ring is provided with a holding rack, the inner wall of the holding rack is fixedly connected with gauze, the outer wall of the holding rack is provided with a limiting groove, and the limiting ring is located inside the limiting groove and engages with it.

[0008] Preferably, the flipping mechanism includes a rotating rod and a support plate. The support plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the oven body at equal intervals. The rotating rod is rotatably connected inside the oven body. The rotating rod passes through the support plate and is rotatably connected to it. The upper end of the rotating rod passes through to the upper end of the oven body and is rotatably connected to it. A motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of the oven body. The output shaft end of the motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating rod.

[0009] Preferably, the support plate is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft at the end away from the rotating rod, and a top rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft. The side wall of the top rod abuts against the lower end of the gauze, and the side wall of the rotating shaft located at the lower end of the support plate is connected to the side wall of the rotating rod by a sprocket assembly.

[0010] Preferably, a hot air blower is fixedly connected to the lower end of the oven body, and a vent is provided on the upper surface of the oven body.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. This utility model, by setting up a support mechanism and a turning mechanism, can effectively support tea leaves and achieve uniform turning during the drying process, ensuring that the tea leaves are heated evenly and avoiding the problem of local over-drying or under-drying, thereby improving the drying quality of the tea leaves.

[0013] 2. This utility model adopts a combination design of support rod, support ring and limiting plate through the support mechanism, combined with the cooperation of the holding rack and gauze, which can stably support the tea leaves, while preventing the tea leaves from falling or being damaged during the turning process, thus ensuring the integrity and quality of the tea leaves. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall main structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the oven body of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial exploded view of the support mechanism of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of section A;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a partial bottom view of the flipping mechanism of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Oven body; 11. Ventilation hole; 2. Oven door; 3. Heat source; 4. Support mechanism; 41. Support rod; 42. Support ring; 43. Limiting plate; 44. Limiting ring; 45. Container rack; 451. Limiting groove; 46. Gauze; 5. Tilting mechanism; 51. Support plate; 52. Rotating rod; 53. Motor; 54. Rotating shaft; 55. Top rod; 56. Sprocket assembly; 6. Hot air blower. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Reference Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a drying oven for tea production, including an oven body 1. The front end of the oven body 1 is connected to a door 2 via a hinge. A heat source 3 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the oven body 1. The oven body 1 is equipped with a support mechanism 4 and a turning mechanism 5. The support mechanism 4 is used to support and lay tea leaves, and the turning mechanism 5 is used to evenly turn the tea leaves during the drying process. In operation, the tea leaves are laid in the support mechanism 4, then the door 2 is closed and the heat source 3 is turned on. At the same time, the turning mechanism 5 is intermittently activated, so that the tea leaves can be evenly turned during the drying process, ensuring that the tea leaves are heated evenly and avoiding local over-drying or under-drying. At the same time, it can ensure that the tea leaves are turned gently to reduce mechanical damage.

[0022] In a further embodiment, refer to Figures 2-4 The support mechanism 4 includes a support rod 41 and a support ring 42. The support rod 41 is fixedly connected inside the oven body 1. The support ring 42 is fixedly connected at equal intervals to the side wall of the support rod 41. A limit plate 43 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the upper end of the support ring 42. A limit ring 44 is fixedly connected to the end of the limit plate 43 near the oven door 2. A holding rack 45 is provided on the upper end of the support ring 42. Gauze 46 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the holding rack 45. A limit groove 451 is opened on the outer wall of the holding rack 45. The limit ring 44 is located inside the limit groove 451 and is engaged with it.

[0023] In this embodiment, by evenly spreading the tea leaves on the gauze 46, placing the holding rack 45 on the support ring 42, and engaging the limiting ring 44 inside the limiting groove 451, the holding rack 45 is ensured to be stable and not fall off when the tea leaves are turned over. At the same time, the softness and breathability of the gauze 46 can effectively protect the tea leaves and avoid mechanical damage caused by turning. In addition, the cooperative design of the limiting plate 43 and the limiting ring 44 further enhances the stability of the holding rack 45, preventing it from shifting or shaking during the turning process, thereby ensuring that the tea leaves are heated evenly, improving the drying effect and tea quality.

[0024] In a further embodiment, refer to Figures 2-5The turning mechanism 5 includes a rotating rod 52 and a support plate 51. The support plate 51 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the oven body 1 at equal intervals. The rotating rod 52 is rotatably connected inside the oven body 1. The rotating rod 52 passes through the support plate 51 and is rotatably connected to it. The upper end of the rotating rod 52 passes through to the upper end of the oven body 1 and is rotatably connected to it. The upper end of the oven body 1 is fixedly connected to a motor 53. The output shaft end of the motor 53 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating rod 52. The end of the support plate 51 away from the rotating rod 52 is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft 54. The upper end of the rotating shaft 54 ​​is fixedly connected to a top rod 55. The side wall of the top rod 55 abuts against the lower end of the gauze 46. The side wall of the rotating shaft 54 ​​located at the lower end of the support plate 51 and the side wall of the rotating rod 52 are connected by a sprocket assembly 56.

[0025] In this embodiment, the rotating rod 52 is driven to rotate by the motor 53. The rotating rod 52 drives the rotating shaft 54 ​​and the top rod 55 to rotate through the sprocket assembly 56. The top rod 55 abuts against the lower end of the gauze 46, thereby achieving slight vibration of the gauze 46. This design can evenly turn the tea leaves during the drying process, ensuring that the tea leaves are heated evenly and avoiding the problem of local over-drying or under-drying. At the same time, the contact between the top rod 55 and the gauze 46 is gentle, which can effectively reduce mechanical damage to the tea leaves during the turning process and protect the shape and taste of the tea leaves to the greatest extent.

[0026] In a further embodiment, refer to Figures 1-2 A hot air blower 6 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the oven body 1, and a vent 11 is provided on the upper surface of the oven body 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, a highly efficient air circulation system is formed by the cooperation of the hot air blower 6 and the vent 11. The hot air blower 6 delivers hot air into the oven from the lower end of the oven body 1. The hot air is evenly distributed in the oven and dries the tea leaves. At the same time, the moisture is discharged through the vent 11 at the upper end. This design can ensure that the temperature inside the oven body 1 is evenly distributed, avoiding local overheating or moisture retention, thereby improving the drying efficiency and quality of the tea leaves. In addition, the vent 11 also helps to maintain air circulation inside the oven and prevent the tea leaves from becoming moldy or deteriorating due to moisture accumulation.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drying oven for tea production, comprising an oven body (1), characterized in that, The oven body (1) has a door (2) connected to the front end by a hinge. A heat source (3) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the oven body (1). The oven body (1) has a support mechanism (4) and a turning mechanism (5) inside. The support mechanism (4) is used to support and lay tea leaves, and the turning mechanism (5) is used to turn the tea leaves evenly during the drying process.

2. The drying oven for tea production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support mechanism (4) includes a support rod (41) and a support ring (42). The support rod (41) is fixedly connected inside the oven body (1). The support ring (42) is fixedly connected at equal intervals to the side wall of the support rod (41). A limiting plate (43) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the upper end of the support ring (42). A limiting ring (44) is fixedly connected to the end of the limiting plate (43) near the oven door (2).

3. The drying oven for tea production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end of the support ring (42) is provided with a holding rack (45), and a gauze (46) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the holding rack (45). A limiting groove (451) is opened on the outer wall of the holding rack (45), and the limiting ring (44) is located inside the limiting groove (451) and engages with it.

4. The drying oven for tea production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism (5) includes a rotating rod (52) and a support plate (51). The support plate (51) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the oven body (1) at equal intervals. The rotating rod (52) is rotatably connected inside the oven body (1). The rotating rod (52) passes through the support plate (51) and is rotatably connected to it. The upper end of the rotating rod (52) passes through to the upper end of the oven body (1) and is rotatably connected to it. The upper end of the oven body (1) is fixedly connected to a motor (53). The output shaft end of the motor (53) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating rod (52).

5. A drying oven for tea production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support plate (51) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (54) at the end away from the rotating rod (52). A top rod (55) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft (54). The side wall of the top rod (55) abuts against the lower end of the gauze (46). The side wall of the rotating shaft (54) located at the lower end of the support plate (51) is connected to the side wall of the rotating rod (52) through a sprocket assembly (56).

6. A drying oven for tea production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hot air blower (6) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the oven body (1), and a vent hole (11) is opened on the upper surface of the oven body (1).