Constant-temperature and constant-humidity fermentation system for fermented Pu'er tea

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of Pu'er tea processing, and discloses a Pu'er ripe tea constant temperature and humidity fermentation system which comprises a box body, a heating pipe is arranged in the box body, a motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box body, a humidifying mechanism is arranged in the middle of the box body, and the humidifying mechanism comprises a humidifying pipe and a first connecting pipe. The first connecting pipe penetrates through the box body and is fixedly connected with the box body, the lower part of the first connecting pipe is rotatably connected with the humidifying pipe, the top of the box body is fixedly connected with a second connecting pipe, a temperature and humidity transmitter is arranged in the box body, and a plurality of fermentation boxes are arranged outside the humidifying pipe. A plurality of sets of humidifying openings are formed in the outer wall of the humidifying pipe. According to the Pu'er tea humidifying and heating device disclosed by the utility model, the box body motor, the humidifying pipe, the fermentation box, the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are mutually matched, so that the Pu'er tea humidifying and heating device is more uniform in Pu'er tea humidifying and heating and is more practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Pu'er tea, and in particular to a constant temperature and humidity fermentation system for ripe Pu'er tea. Background Technology

[0002] Pu-erh tea is a unique type of tea from Yunnan Province, China. It is a post-fermented tea and is famous for its unique flavor and aging value. The raw material for Pu-erh tea is mainly the fresh leaves of Yunnan large-leaf tea trees. Through specific processing techniques, it is divided into two main types: raw Pu-erh and ripe Pu-erh. The fermentation process of ripe Pu-erh tea has a significant impact on its quality and flavor. The constant temperature and humidity fermentation system is an important piece of equipment to achieve this process. The core purpose of this system is to promote the pile fermentation of tea leaves under specific temperature and humidity conditions, so as to accelerate the maturation of ripe tea.

[0003] A search revealed Chinese Patent Publication No. CN217218039U, which discloses a constant temperature and humidity fermentation system for Gu Yun Pu'er ripe tea. The system includes a housing with an evaporation chamber located on the lower part of its inner wall. An electric heating element is installed at the bottom of the evaporation chamber. Rotating rods are rotatably mounted on both sides of the top of the evaporation chamber, with fan blades at the ends of the rotating rods inserted into the evaporation chamber. A fermentation chamber is located at the top of the housing, with a motor at its top. The motor's rotor shaft is connected to a support rod, on which a placement tray is mounted. A main gear is located at the bottom of the support rod, and secondary gears are installed at the ends of the rotating rods inserted into the fermentation chamber. The main gear meshes with the secondary gear. A flow hole is located at the top of the evaporation chamber. By activating the electric heating element, the water in the evaporation chamber is heated and evaporated. Simultaneously, the motor drives the main gear to mesh with the secondary gear, rotating the rotating rods and fan blades. Water vapor is discharged into the fermentation chamber through the flow hole, simultaneously rotating the placement tray, thus ensuring more even fermentation of the tea.

[0004] While the aforementioned device can heat and humidify the fermentation chamber using hot steam, the steam is transported from bottom to top. This can lead to more water vapor contact between the Pu-erh tea placed on the lower trays, resulting in a significant humidity difference between the lower and upper Pu-erh tea. Furthermore, since the fermentation temperature of Pu-erh tea is generally maintained between 20 and 50 degrees Celsius, and the required relative humidity is generally 60% to 80%, relying on steam for heating and humidification may result in excessively high fermentation temperatures or humidity levels. It also cannot individually control and adjust the temperature or humidity according to specific conditions, making it impractical. Therefore, a constant temperature and humidity fermentation system for ripe Pu-erh tea is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a constant temperature and humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea, which aims to improve the problem that the existing equipment relies solely on water vapor for heating and humidification, which may lead to excessively high fermentation temperature or humidity, and cannot be individually controlled and adjusted according to specific temperature or humidity conditions, making it impractical.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a constant temperature and humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea, comprising a box body, a heating tube installed inside the box body, a motor fixedly connected to the bottom of the box body, a humidification mechanism installed in the middle of the box body, the humidification mechanism comprising a humidification tube and a first connecting tube, the first connecting tube penetrating the box body and fixedly connected thereto, the lower part of the first connecting tube being rotatably connected to the humidification tube, a second connecting tube fixedly connected to the top of the box body, a temperature and humidity transmitter installed inside the box body, multiple fermentation boxes installed outside the humidification tube, and multiple sets of humidification ports opened on the outer wall of the humidification tube.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] Each of the humidification vents has a spiral pattern below it.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The humidification tube is provided with a limiting component on its exterior, and multiple limiting rings are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the humidification tube.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The limiting component includes an adjusting ring, which is threadedly connected to the humidifying pipe. A positioning ring is rotatably connected to the lower part of the adjusting ring, and multiple fixing rods are fixedly connected to the front of the bottom of the positioning ring.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The fermentation box includes a frame, and a slot is provided at the rear of the frame to fit the humidification tube. A mesh plate is fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the frame.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The top surface of the middle part of the frame has multiple fixing slots, and the fixing rod is movably connected to them.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft, which passes through the housing and is rotatably connected thereto. The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the bottom of the humidification tube.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The front of the box is connected to a door via a hinge, and a control panel is located at the front of the door.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, by setting up the cooperation between the box motor, humidification pipe, fermentation box, No. 1 connecting pipe and No. 2 connecting pipe, the device can humidify and heat Pu'er tea more evenly and is more practical.

[0023] 2. In this utility model, by setting up the mutual cooperation between the fermentation box and the humidification tube, the limiting ring of the limiting component, and the mutual cooperation between the adjusting ring, the fixing ring, the fixing rod and the fixing groove and the spiral pattern, the installation and removal of the fermentation box are made more convenient and more practical. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of a constant temperature and humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal three-dimensional structure of the box of a constant temperature and humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the motor, humidification pipe, and fermentation box of a constant temperature and humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea proposed in this utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the humidification tube and fermentation box of a constant temperature and humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea proposed in this utility model.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the motor, humidification pipe, and fermentation box of a constant temperature and humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea proposed in this utility model.

[0029] Legend:

[0030] 1. Chamber; 2. Motor; 3. Humidification pipe; 4. Temperature and humidity transmitter; 5. Fermentation box; 6. Connecting pipe No. 1; 7. Connecting pipe No. 2; 21. Rotating shaft; 31. Humidification port; 32. Spiral pattern; 33. Limiting component; 34. Limiting ring; 331. Adjusting ring; 332. Positioning ring; 333. Fixing rod; 51. Frame; 52. Slot; 53. Mesh plate; 511. Fixing slot; 11. Chamber door; 12. Control panel. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 2 This utility model provides an embodiment of a constant temperature and humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea, including a housing 1 for connecting various components. A door 11 is hinged to the front of the housing 1 for easy installation and removal of the fermentation box 5. A control panel 12 is located at the front of the door 11, containing electronic components for controlling heating elements and other components. A temperature and humidity transmitter 4 is connected to the control panel 12 via wiring, transmitting detection results to its display. The control panel 12 has a display screen and buttons at its front. The buttons control other components via pre-set instructions from the control elements within the control panel 12. A heating element, which may be an electric heating element, is installed inside the housing 1 to regulate the temperature inside the housing 1. A motor 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing 1, driving the fermentation box 5 to rotate via a humidification pipe 3, allowing the tea leaves to ferment. To ensure more even heating, the output end of motor 2 is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft 21, which drives the humidification tube 3 to rotate. The rotating shaft 21 passes through the housing 1 and is rotatably connected to it. The rotating shaft 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the humidification tube 3. A humidification mechanism is set in the middle of the housing 1 to increase the humidity inside the housing 1. The humidification mechanism includes the humidification tube 3 and a first connecting pipe 6. The first connecting pipe 6 passes through the housing 1 and is fixedly connected to it. The first connecting pipe 6 is connected to a humidifier to humidify the inside of the housing 1. The lower part of the first connecting pipe 6 is rotatably connected to the humidification tube 3 to facilitate the delivery of humidified gas containing water vapor into the housing 1. At the same time, in conjunction with the rotation of the humidification tube 3, a second connecting pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the housing 1 and is connected to a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity inside the housing 1. A temperature and humidity transmitter 4 is set inside the housing 1. This is existing technology, and a suitable model can be selected according to the requirements.

[0033] like Figure 3 - Figure 5As shown, multiple fermentation boxes 5 are provided on the outside of the humidification tube 3 for the fermentation of Pu'er tea. Multiple sets of humidification ports 31 are opened on the outer wall of the humidification tube 3, which are evenly opened around the outer wall of the humidification tube 3. Each set of humidification ports 31 has a spiral 32 below it, which is used to cooperate with the adjusting ring 331 in the threaded connection between the humidification tube 3 and the adjusting ring 331. A limiting member 33 is provided on the outside of the humidification tube 3, which cooperates with the limiting ring 34 to fix the position of the fermentation box 5. Multiple limiting rings 34 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the humidification tube 3, which are set at the lower part of the fermentation box 5 to provide support for the fermentation box 5.

[0034] Furthermore, the limiting component 33 includes an adjusting ring 331, which is used to drive the positioning ring 332 to adjust its position, thereby driving the connection between the fixing rod 333 and the fixing groove 511. The adjusting ring 331 is threadedly connected to the humidification tube 3. The lower part of the adjusting ring 331 is rotatably connected to the positioning ring 332, which is used to cooperate with the connection of multiple fixing rods 333. The front part of the bottom of the positioning ring 332 is fixedly connected to multiple fixing rods 333, which are used to cooperate with the fixing groove 511 to fix the position of the fermentation box 5.

[0035] Furthermore, the fermentation box 5 includes a frame 51, which is used to cooperate with the mesh plate 53 for stacking materials. The rear part of the frame 51 is provided with a slot 52 that is adapted to the humidification pipe 3, and the humidification pipe 3 is movably connected to it. The mesh plate 53 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the inner wall of the frame 51. The top surface of the middle part of the frame 51 is provided with a number of fixing slots 511, and a fixing rod 333 is movably connected to them. The fixing slots 511 and the fixing rods 333 cooperate to facilitate the removal and fixing of the fermentation box 5.

[0036] Working principle: During use, open the door 11, place the Pu-erh tea to be fermented into the fermentation box 5, and then close the door 11. The temperature and humidity transmitter 4 will transmit the temperature and humidity information inside the chamber 1 to the control panel 12 via a line. The control panel 12 will display the temperature and humidity inside the chamber 1. When it is necessary to adjust the temperature and humidity inside the chamber 1, the heating element inside the chamber 1 can be controlled via the buttons on the control panel 12 to adjust the temperature. The motor 2 can be turned on, which will drive the connected rotating shaft 21 to rotate. The rotating shaft 21 will then drive the humidification tube 3 to rotate. The fermentation box 5, which is fixed to the humidification tube 3 by the limiting component 33 and the limiting ring 34, will be rotated, thereby making the Pu'er tea in the fermentation box 5 heat more evenly. At the same time, the humidifier can be turned on, which will humidify the box 1 through the first connecting pipe 6 connected to it, or the dehumidifier can be turned on, which will dehumidify the box 1 through the second connecting pipe 7 connected to it. When the humidifier is turned on, the gas containing water vapor will be transported to the humidification tube 3 through the first connecting pipe 6, and then sent to the fermentation box 5 through the humidification port 31 on the humidification tube 3, so that the Pu'er tea in the fermentation box 5 can be humidified more evenly.

[0037] When the Pu-erh tea fermentation is complete and it needs to be removed, the adjusting ring 331 can be rotated to move it upwards along the spiral pattern 32 on the humidifying tube 3, thereby moving the positioning ring 332 connected to it upwards as well, so that the fixing rod 333 disengages from the fixing groove 511. Then the fermentation box 5 can be removed from the humidifying tube 3, and the Pu-erh tea in the fermentation box 5 can be poured out for collection. After the Pu-erh tea in the fermentation box 5 has been collected, the slot 52 at the rear of the fermentation box 5 can be locked onto the humidifying tube 3, so that the bottom surface of the middle part of the frame 51 rests on the limiting ring 34. Then the adjusting ring 331 can be rotated in the opposite direction to move the positioning ring 332 downwards, so that the multiple fixing rods 333 can be inserted into the fixing groove 511.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A constant temperature and humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea, comprising a box body (1), characterized in that: The inside of the box (1) is provided with a heating pipe, the bottom of the box (1) is fixedly connected with a motor (2), the middle part of the box (1) is provided with a humidification mechanism, the humidification mechanism comprises a humidification pipe (3) and a first connecting pipe (6), the first connecting pipe (6) penetrates through the box (1) and is fixedly connected therewith, the lower part of the first connecting pipe (6) is rotatably connected with the humidification pipe (3), the top of the box (1) is fixedly connected with a second connecting pipe (7), the inside of the box (1) is provided with a temperature and humidity transmitter (4), the outside of the humidification pipe (3) is provided with a plurality of fermentation boxes (5), a plurality of humidification openings (31) are formed in the outer wall of the humidification pipe (3).

2. The constant-temperature and constant-humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower part of each group of humidification openings (31) is provided with a spiral thread (32).

3. The constant-temperature and constant-humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outside of the humidification pipe (3) is provided with a limiting piece (33), the outer wall of the humidification pipe (3) is fixedly connected with a plurality of limiting rings (34).

4. The constant-temperature and constant-humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting piece (33) comprises an adjusting ring (331), the adjusting ring (331) is threadedly connected with the humidification pipe (3), the lower part of the adjusting ring (331) is rotatably connected with a positioning ring (332), the bottom surface of the positioning ring (332) is fixedly connected with a plurality of fixing rods (333).

5. The constant-temperature and constant-humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fermentation box (5) comprises a frame (51), the rear part of the frame (51) is provided with a clamping groove (52) which is matched with the humidification pipe (3), the inner wall of the frame (51) is fixedly connected with a mesh plate (53) at the lower part.

6. The constant-temperature and constant-humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea according to claim 5, characterized in that: The middle part of the frame (51) is provided with a plurality of fixing grooves (511) in the top surface, and the fixing rods (333) are movably connected therewith.

7. The constant-temperature and constant-humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the motor (2) is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft (21), the rotating shaft (21) penetrates through the box (1) and is rotatably connected therewith, and the rotating shaft (21) is fixedly connected with the bottom of the humidification pipe (3).

8. The constant-temperature and constant-humidity fermentation system for Pu'er ripe tea according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the box (1) is movably connected with a box door (11) through a hinge, and the front part of the box door (11) is provided with a control panel (12).

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