Automatic caked tea steaming device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic caked tea steaming device, which belongs to the technical field of caked tea steaming and comprises a steam box provided with steam outlets. The steam generator is arranged in the steam box and corresponds to the steam outlet hole, so that steam is discharged from the steam outlet hole; the tail end of the rotary mechanical arm is uniformly connected with at least three steaming barrels in the circumferential direction; the rotating motor is arranged on the steam box, the output end of the rotating motor is connected with the rotating mechanical arm, and the rotating mechanical arm is driven to rotate, so that the steaming barrel circularly and sequentially passes through the charging station, the steaming station and the material taking station; wherein the steaming station is aligned with the steam outlet hole, so that when the steaming barrel reaches the steaming station, the steaming barrel is correspondingly communicated with the steam outlet hole; the circuit unit is arranged in the steam box and electrically connected with the rotating motor and the steam generator; the control system is arranged on the steam box and electrically connected with the circuit unit, the rotating motor and the circuit unit so as to control automatic steaming of the Tuo tea.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of Tuocha steaming technology, specifically relating to an automatic Tuocha steaming device. Background Technology

[0002] Before being pressed into shape, Tuocha (a type of Chinese tea) requires a process of softening it with high-temperature steam (generally called steaming). This process consists of three steps: loading the tea leaves, steaming, and unloading. Traditional steaming equipment involves drilling several small holes in a sealed heated water tank. When the water temperature reaches 100℃, a large amount of steam is ejected from the holes, using the high-temperature steam to soften the tea leaves and make them easier to press.

[0003] Traditional steamers have two main problems: first, the steaming time depends on manual experience, which requires a high level of expertise and results in inconsistent product quality; second, the steam can easily scald operators when placing and removing the steaming bucket, posing a significant safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides an automatic steaming device for Tuocha (a type of Chinese tea), which adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An automatic steaming device for Tuocha tea includes:

[0006] A steam box, wherein the steam box is provided with a steam outlet;

[0007] A steam generator is installed inside the steam box and is correspondingly arranged with the steam outlet so that steam is discharged from the steam outlet.

[0008] A rotating robotic arm, wherein at least three steaming buckets are evenly connected to the end of the rotating robotic arm in a circumferential direction;

[0009] A rotary motor is mounted on the steam box, and its output end is connected to the rotary robotic arm to drive the rotary robotic arm to rotate so that the steam barrel passes through the loading station, the steaming station and the unloading station in a cycle; wherein the steaming station is aligned with the steam outlet so that when the steam barrel reaches the steaming station, the steam barrel and the steam outlet are connected accordingly.

[0010] A circuit unit is disposed inside the steam box and is electrically connected to the rotary motor and the steam generator, respectively.

[0011] The control system is installed on the steam box and is electrically connected to the circuit unit, the rotary motor and the circuit unit respectively, so as to control the automatic steaming of the tuocha in the steaming barrel.

[0012] Furthermore, the interior of the steaming barrel is hollow; the interior of the steaming barrel is provided with a tuocha (tea cake) placement plate, and the bottom is connected with an annular sealing ring so that when the steaming barrel is aligned with the steam outlet, the annular sealing ring is pressed tightly against the bottom of the steaming barrel.

[0013] Furthermore, the control system includes:

[0014] A timing module, which is used to precisely control the steaming time of each of the steaming barrels;

[0015] A position detection module is electrically connected to the timing module; the position detection module is used to detect whether the steaming barrel has reached the target position.

[0016] The motor control module is electrically connected to the timing module and the position detection module respectively; the motor control module is used to control the start, stop and direction of the rotating motor.

[0017] The control panel is located on the top of the steam box and is electrically connected to the motor control module. It is used to display steam information for easy operation.

[0018] Furthermore, there are three steaming barrels; the three steaming barrels are respectively connected to the end of the rotating robotic arm, and the included angle between each steaming barrel is 120 degrees, so as to ensure that after each rotation of the rotating robotic arm, the three steaming barrels correspond one-to-one with the loading station, the steaming station and the unloading station.

[0019] Furthermore, the side wall of the steam box is provided with a water inlet; a water inlet pipe is connected to the water inlet and is configured to correspond to the water inlet hole of the steam generator.

[0020] Beneficial effects:

[0021] This utility model provides an automatic steaming device for Tuocha (a type of Chinese tea), which realizes the simultaneous cycle of loading, steaming, and unloading, achieving continuous automation and assembly line operation. The loading station during loading and the unloading station during unloading are not located at the steam outlet of the unloading station, but are far away from the steam outlet to prevent operators from being scalded and eliminate safety hazards. The steaming time is timed by a timing module, and at the same time, it cooperates with other modules in the control system to realize timed steaming of the steaming station, which is not affected by human intervention, so as to ensure consistent steaming quality and ensure the quality of Tuocha. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the automatic steaming device for Tuocha (a type of tea) of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic steaming device for Tuocha (a type of tea) of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic steaming device for Tuocha (a type of tea) of this utility model without the steaming barrel installed.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a top view of the automatic steaming device for Tuocha (a type of tea) of this utility model without the steaming barrel installed.

[0027] The components include: 1. Steam box; 2. Control panel; 3. Rotary motor; 4. Steaming bucket; 5. Rotary robotic arm; 6. Connecting pipe; 7. Steam generator; 8. Water inlet pipe; 9. Circuit unit; 10. Steam outlet; and 11. Tuocha (tea) placement plate. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more obvious and understandable, specific embodiments of this utility model are given below.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 5 An automatic steaming device for Tuocha tea includes:

[0031] Steam box 1, with steam outlet 10 provided on the steam box 1;

[0032] Steam generator 7 is installed inside steam box 1 and is correspondingly installed with steam outlet 10 so that steam is discharged from steam outlet 10.

[0033] Preferably, the outlet of the steam generator 7 is connected to the steam outlet 10 via a connecting pipe 6 so that steam is discharged from the steam outlet 10.

[0034] A rotating robotic arm 5, with at least three steaming tubs 4 evenly connected to its end in the circumferential direction;

[0035] A rotary motor 3 is installed on the steam box 1, and its output end is connected to the rotary mechanical arm 5 to drive the rotary mechanical arm 5 to rotate so that the steam barrel 4 circulates through the loading station, the steaming station and the unloading station in sequence; wherein, the steaming station is aligned with the steam outlet 10 so that when the steam barrel 4 reaches the steaming station, the steam barrel 4 and the steam outlet 10 are connected accordingly.

[0036] Circuit unit 9 is installed inside steam box 1 and is electrically connected to rotary motor 3 and steam generator 7 respectively. Circuit unit 9 is used for power supply and signal transmission.

[0037] The control system is installed on the steam box 1 and is electrically connected to the circuit unit 9, the rotary motor 3 and the circuit unit 9 respectively, to control the automatic steaming of the Tuocha in the steaming barrel 4.

[0038] Through the above technical solution, the rotary motor 3 is electrically connected to the control system, which drives the rotary robotic arm 5 to rotate intermittently at a set angle, so that each steaming barrel 4 sequentially passes through the loading station, the steaming station, and the unloading station. The control system controls the steam generator 7 to start steam output when the steaming barrel 4 reaches the steaming station, and after a preset time, it simultaneously triggers the rotary motor 3 to rotate to the next station. The steaming station corresponds to the position of the steam outlet 10, and the loading station and the unloading station are far away from the steam outlet 10 to prevent operators from being scalded and eliminate safety hazards.

[0039] In this embodiment, the interior of the steaming barrel 4 is hollow; the interior of the steaming barrel 4 is provided with a tuocha (tea) placement plate 11, and the bottom is connected with an annular sealing ring so that when the steaming barrel 4 is aligned with the steam outlet 10, the annular sealing ring is pressed tightly against the bottom of the steaming barrel 4.

[0040] The tuocha placing plate 11 has multiple openings, so that when tuocha is placed, the steam from the steam outlet 10 acts on the tuocha.

[0041] Through the above technical solution, the annular sealing ring can prevent high-temperature steam from escaping from the gap between the steam tank 4 and the steam outlet 10 and scalding the operator.

[0042] In this embodiment, the control system includes:

[0043] The timer module is used to precisely control the steaming time of each steaming tank 4;

[0044] The position detection module is electrically connected to the timing module; the position detection module is used to detect whether the steaming barrel 4 has reached the target position.

[0045] The motor control module is electrically connected to the timing module and the position detection module respectively; the motor control module is used to control the start, stop and direction of the rotating motor 3.

[0046] The control panel is located on the top of the steam box 1 and is electrically connected to the motor control module. It is used to display steam information for easy operation.

[0047] Through the above technical solution, the coordination between the timing module, position detection module, motor control module, rotary motor 3, and rotary robotic arm 5 enables the rotary motor 3 to drive multiple steaming barrels 4 to move in a circular motion. Each movement rotates a certain angle. After the first steaming barrel 4 is filled at the loading station, it automatically rotates to the steam outlet 10 position at the steaming station for steaming. When the set steaming time is reached, it automatically moves to the rear to wait for material removal. At the same time, during steaming, it can also fill the second steaming barrel 4 that has moved to the loading station. In this way, the loading, steaming, and material removal cycle is realized and carried out simultaneously, achieving continuous automation and assembly line operation.

[0048] In this embodiment, a water inlet is provided on the side wall of the steam box 1; a water inlet pipe 8 is connected to the water inlet and is arranged corresponding to the water inlet hole of the steam generator 7 so as to supply water to the steam generator 7 through the water inlet pipe 8.

[0049] In this embodiment, there are three steaming barrels 4; the three steaming barrels 4 are respectively connected to the end of the rotating robotic arm 5, and the included angle between each steaming barrel 4 is 120 degrees, so as to ensure that after each rotation of the rotating robotic arm 5, the three steaming barrels 4 correspond one-to-one with the loading station, the steaming station and the unloading station respectively.

[0050] Through the above technical solution, the rotary motor 3 drives the three steaming barrels 4 to move in a circle. Each movement rotates 120 degrees, so that each steaming barrel 4 passes through the loading station, the steaming station and the unloading station in sequence.

[0051] The working method of the automatic steaming device for Tuocha provided by this utility model is as follows (taking three steaming barrels as an example):

[0052] S1. After placing the Tuocha on the Tuocha placement plate 11 inside the steaming barrel 4, place the three steaming barrels 4 at the three ends of the rotating mechanical arm 5 respectively, connect the circuit and the water inlet pipe 8, turn on the power switch and control system, set the steaming time, and turn on the water valve and the switch of the steam generator 7 set on the water inlet pipe 8. When a large amount of steam is ejected from the steam outlet 10, the first steaming barrel 4 is filled with material.

[0053] S2. Press the control panel 2 to start the steaming process. The first steaming tank 4 rotates 120 degrees clockwise under the action of the rotating mechanical arm 5 to reach the steaming station, which corresponds to the position of the steam outlet 10. Steaming is carried out and the timing is recorded by the timer module. At the same time, the second steaming tank 4 moves to the loading station to load the second steaming tank 4.

[0054] S3. When the set steaming time is reached, the first steaming barrel 4 rotates 120 degrees clockwise under the action of the rotating robotic arm 5 to reach the material picking station and wait for material picking. At the same time, the second steaming barrel 4 reaches the steaming station and starts steaming, and the third steaming barrel 4 reaches the loading station to load material. This cycle continues.

[0055] S4. When the operation is completed, turn off the steam generator 7. When the temperature of the steam generator 7 drops below 60°C, turn off the power supply and the water valve on the water inlet pipe 8.

[0056] This steamer includes components such as a steam generator 7, a rotary motor 3, a rotary robotic arm 5, steaming drums 4, and a control system. The rotary motor 3 drives the three steaming drums 4 to move in a circle, rotating 120 degrees with each movement. After the steaming drums 4 are filled with material, they automatically rotate to the position of the steam outlet 10 for steaming. When the set steaming time is reached, they automatically move to the rear to wait for material removal. At the same time, the second steaming drum 4 can be filled with material during steaming, thus realizing a cycle of filling, steaming, and material removal that can be carried out simultaneously, achieving continuous automation and assembly line operation. In addition, since the filling and removal positions are not located at the steam outlet 10, there is no safety hazard such as burns. Furthermore, the steaming time is set and controlled by the system and is not affected by human intervention, ensuring consistent steaming quality standards.

[0057] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and do not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic steaming device for Tuocha (a type of Chinese tea), characterized in that, include: A steam box, wherein the steam box is provided with a steam outlet; A steam generator is installed inside the steam box, with its outlet corresponding to the steam outlet hole so that steam can be discharged from the steam outlet hole. A rotating robotic arm, wherein at least three steaming buckets are evenly connected to the end of the rotating robotic arm in a circumferential direction; A rotary motor is mounted on the steam box, and its output end is connected to the rotary robotic arm to drive the rotary robotic arm to rotate so that the steam barrel passes through the loading station, the steaming station and the unloading station in a cycle; wherein the steaming station is aligned with the steam outlet so that when the steam barrel reaches the steaming station, the steam barrel and the steam outlet are connected accordingly. A circuit unit is disposed inside the steam box and is electrically connected to the rotary motor and the steam generator, respectively. The control system is installed on the steam box and is electrically connected to the circuit unit, the rotary motor and the circuit unit respectively, so as to control the automatic steaming of the tuocha in the steaming barrel.

2. The automatic steaming device for Tuocha tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interior of the steaming barrel is hollow; a tuocha (a type of tea) placement plate is provided inside the steaming barrel, and an annular sealing ring is connected to the bottom so that when the steaming barrel is aligned with the steam outlet, the annular sealing ring is pressed tightly against the bottom of the steaming barrel.

3. The automatic steaming device for Tuocha tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control system includes: A timing module, which is used to precisely control the steaming time of each of the steaming barrels; A position detection module is electrically connected to the timing module; the position detection module is used to detect whether the steaming barrel has reached the target position. The motor control module is electrically connected to the timing module and the position detection module respectively; the motor control module is used to control the start, stop and direction of the rotating motor. The control panel is located on the top of the steam box and is electrically connected to the motor control module. It is used to display steam information for easy operation.

4. The automatic steaming device for Tuocha tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are three steaming barrels; the three steaming barrels are respectively connected to the end of the rotating robotic arm, and the included angle between each steaming barrel is 120 degrees, so as to ensure that after each rotation of the rotating robotic arm, the three steaming barrels correspond one-to-one with the loading station, the steaming station and the unloading station.

5. The automatic steaming device for Tuocha tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the steam box is provided with a water inlet; a water inlet pipe is connected to the water inlet and is set in correspondence with the water inlet hole of the steam generator.

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