Pile fermentation device for improving fermentation quality of Pu'er tea
By introducing insertion and feeding mechanisms into the Pu'er tea fermentation device, the problems of slow ventilation and low efficiency during the Pu'er tea fermentation process have been solved, achieving efficient ventilation and rapid discharge, thereby improving the fermentation quality and production efficiency of Pu'er tea.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YUNNAN TONGCHANG TEA CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
The current process of fermenting Pu'er tea in piles is inefficient, with slow air entry into the tea pile and poor ventilation, making it difficult to meet the requirements for high-quality fermentation.
The design combines a plugging and unloading mechanism with a feeding mechanism. The plugging rod is driven by a motor to insert into the tea pile to form a hole, which improves the ventilation. The slide frame and screw rod structure enable rapid material discharge and bagging, thereby improving production efficiency.
This accelerates the entry of air into the tea pile, improves ventilation, provides good oxygen conditions for microorganisms, shortens the time from fermentation to packaging, and improves production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Pu'er tea fermentation technology, and in particular to a fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu'er tea. Background Technology
[0002] In the tea industry, Pu-erh tea has attracted much attention due to its unique flavor and health benefits. Fermentation is a key process in forming the unique quality of Pu-erh tea, with the pile fermentation stage being particularly important. As consumers' demands for Pu-erh tea quality continue to rise and competition in the tea market intensifies, the limitations of traditional pile fermentation methods are becoming increasingly apparent. In order to overcome these problems, improve the fermentation quality of Pu-erh tea, meet market demands and consumer expectations, it is imperative to develop a pile fermentation device that can precisely control pile fermentation conditions, ensure tea quality and safety, improve production efficiency, and adapt to diverse needs.
[0003] In the existing technology, during the fermentation process of Pu'er tea, in order to increase the air circulation inside the tea pile and provide more oxygen for microorganisms, workers need to use sticks to insert and remove the Pu'er tea during fermentation. This not only results in low work efficiency but also slow air entry into the tea pile and poor ventilation. Therefore, a fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu'er tea is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu'er tea, aiming to improve the problems mentioned in the prior art, such as "low working efficiency, slow air entry into the tea pile, and poor ventilation".
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu'er tea, comprising a workbench, a fermentation box fixedly connected to the bottom of the workbench, a feeding door installed at the front of the fermentation box, a plugging mechanism provided on the left side of the fermentation box, and a feeding mechanism provided at the front of the fermentation box. The plugging mechanism consists of a driving component and an auxiliary component. The auxiliary component includes a moving block, a plugging rod, a moving wheel, a sliding frame, and a protruding block. The moving block is installed on the left side of the fermentation box, the plugging rod is fixedly connected to the right side of the moving block, the moving wheel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the moving block, the sliding frame is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench, and the protruding block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding frame.
[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution: the drive assembly includes a motor, a mounting frame, a gear, and a rack and pinion. The mounting frame is fixedly connected to the rear of the fermentation box, the motor is fixedly connected to the rear of the mounting frame, the gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the rack and pinion is slidably connected to the rear of the fermentation box.
[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: In the drive assembly, the front part of the gear is rotatably connected to the rear part of the stacking box, and the gear meshes with the rack.
[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: In the auxiliary component, the rear part of the moving block is fixedly connected to the front part of the rack rod, the surface of the insertion and extraction rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the stacking box, and the moving wheel is slidably connected to the slide frame.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: the feeding mechanism includes a fixed frame and a chute frame, the fixed frame is fixedly connected to the front of the stacking box, and the chute frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame.
[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: the feeding mechanism also includes a fixed frame, a screw rod, and a torsion block. The fixed frame is slidably connected inside the slide frame, the screw rod is installed on the inner wall of the fixed frame, and the torsion block is fixedly connected to the top of the screw rod.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: the top of the fixed frame is in contact with the opened unloading door.
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: the number of screw rods is set to four sets, and the four sets of screw rods are all distributed on the top of the fixing frame.
[0013] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. In this utility model, through the coordinated operation of the workbench, fermentation box, feeding gate, insertion and extraction mechanism, motor, mounting frame, gear, rack and pinion, moving block, insertion and extraction rod, moving wheel, sliding frame, and protrusion block, under the action of the moving block and the insertion and extraction rod, the insertion and extraction rod is inserted into the Pu'er tea pile during the fermentation process, forming certain pores in the tea pile, which helps to accelerate the entry of air into the tea pile, improve ventilation, and provide better oxygen conditions for the activity of microorganisms.
[0015] 2. In this utility model, through the coordinated operation of the fixed frame, the sliding frame, the fixed frame, the screw rod, and the torsion block, the Pu'er tea after fermentation can be immediately discharged and bagged under the action of the sliding frame and the fixed frame, which shortens the time from the end of fermentation to the finished product packaging, speeds up the production process, and improves the overall production efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu'er tea according to the present invention.
[0017] Figure 2This is a half-sectional view of the overall structure of a fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu'er tea according to this utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rack and pinion structure of a fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu'er tea according to this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the moving wheel structure of a fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu'er tea according to this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the torsion block structure of a fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu'er tea according to this utility model.
[0021] Legend:
[0022] 1. Workbench; 2. Stacking box; 3. Discharge gate; 4. Insertion and extraction mechanism; 401. Motor; 402. Mounting frame; 403. Gear; 404. Rack; 405. Moving block; 406. Insertion and extraction rod; 407. Moving wheel; 408. Slide frame; 409. Protrusion block; 5. Discharge mechanism; 501. Fixing frame; 502. Slide block; 503. Fixing frame; 504. Screw rod; 505. Torsion block. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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.
[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 2 An embodiment of this utility model provides a fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu'er tea, including a workbench 1. The workbench 1 isolates the Pu'er tea from the ground to prevent ground moisture from affecting the fermentation quality of the Pu'er tea. A fermentation box 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the workbench 1. The fermentation box 2 is the main fermentation area of the Pu'er tea. A feeding door 3 is installed at the front of the fermentation box 2. The feeding door 3 is a downward-opening door design. A plug-in mechanism 4 is provided on the left side of the fermentation box 2. A feeding mechanism 5 is provided at the front of the fermentation box 2.
[0025] Please refer to Figure 3 - Figure 4The insertion / removal mechanism 4 consists of a drive assembly and an auxiliary assembly. The auxiliary assembly includes a moving block 405, an insertion / removal rod 406, a moving wheel 407, a sliding frame 408, and a protruding block 409. The moving block 405 is installed on the left side of the fermentation box 2, and the moving blocks 405 are distributed on the left and right sides of the fermentation box 2. The insertion / removal rod 406 is fixedly connected to the right side of the moving block 405. The moving block 405 drives the insertion / removal rod 406 to insert and remove the Pu'er tea into the box 2 through the hole opened on the side. The moving wheel 407 is fixedly connected to the moving block. At the bottom of 405, the slide frame 408 is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench 1. The slide frame 408 matches the moving wheel 407. The protrusion 409 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slide frame 408. The protrusion 409 is semi-circular. In the auxiliary assembly, the rear part of the moving block 405 is fixedly connected to the front part of the rack 404. The moving block 405 is driven by the rack 404 in the drive assembly. The surface of the plug-in rod 406 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the stacking box 2. The moving wheel 407 is slidably connected to the slide frame 408.
[0026] Please refer to Figure 3 - Figure 4 The drive assembly includes a motor 401, a mounting frame 402, a gear 403, and a rack 404. The mounting frame 402 is fixedly connected to the rear of the fermentation box 2. The mounting frame 402 is U-shaped and inverted, set at the rear of the workbench 1. The motor 401 is fixedly connected to the rear of the mounting frame 402. The gear 403 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 401. When the operator starts the motor 401, the motor 401 drives the gear 403 to rotate. The rack 404 is slidably connected to the rear of the fermentation box 2. The gear 403 meshes with the rack 404, causing the moving block 405 to move. In the drive assembly, the front of the gear 403 is rotatably connected to the rear of the fermentation box 2. The gear 403 and the rack 404 mesh with each other, realizing the fermentation process of Pu'er tea. The insertion rod 406 is inserted into the Pu'er tea pile, forming certain pores in the tea pile, which helps to accelerate the entry of air into the tea pile.
[0027] Please refer to Figure 5The feeding mechanism 5 includes a fixed frame 501 and a chute block 502. The fixed frame 501 is fixedly connected to the front of the stacking box 2. The fixed frame 501 is triangularly arranged and has high stability. The chute block 502 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame 501. The chute block 502 has an adjustment function and can drive the fixed frame 503 to adjust. The feeding mechanism 5 also includes the fixed frame 503, a screw rod 504, and a torsion block 505. The fixed frame 503 is slidably connected inside the chute block 502. The operator feeds the packaging bag from the middle of the fixed frame 503. The hollow area is passed through, and the screw rod 504 is installed on the inner wall of the fixed frame 503. The screw rod 504 is used to fix the four corners of the packaging bag. The torsion block 505 is fixedly connected to the top of the screw rod 504. The torsion block 505 is used to twist the screw rod 504 to lower it. The top of the fixed frame 503 contacts the opened feeding door 3. There are four sets of screw rods 504, and the four sets of screw rods 504 are distributed on the top of the fixed frame 503. Finally, the Pu'er tea after fermentation can be discharged and bagged immediately, which speeds up the production efficiency.
[0028] Working Principle: During use, when fermenting Pu-erh tea, the operator piles the tea into the fermentation box 2. At this time, the tea pile is relatively compacted. The operator then starts the motor 401, which drives the gear 403 to rotate. The gear 403, through meshing, causes the rack 404 to move the moving block 405. The moving block 405 drives the insertion rod 406 to insert and pull the Pu-erh tea into the fermentation box 2 through the hole on the side. During the insertion and pulling process, the moving block 405 drives the bottom moving wheel 407 to slide along the sliding frame 408. When the moving wheel 407 contacts the protrusion 409, the moving wheel 407 lifts the fermentation box 2. When the moving wheel 407 passes the protrusion 409, the moving wheel 407 drives the fermentation box 2 to move. The dropping of the stack box 2 creates a vibration effect, re-stabilizing the Pu'er tea after it has been inserted and removed. During the fermentation process, the insertion rod 406 is inserted into the Pu'er tea pile, creating pores that help accelerate airflow and improve ventilation, providing better oxygen conditions for microbial activity. Simultaneously, once the fermentation is complete, the Pu'er tea needs to be bagged immediately. The operator lowers the bag from the fixing frame 503 and locks the corners of the bag using the torsion block 505 and the locking screw rod 504. Then, the feeding gate 3 is opened to bag the Pu'er tea. This allows for immediate bagging of the fermented Pu'er tea, shortening the time from fermentation completion to finished product packaging, accelerating the production process, and improving overall production efficiency.
[0029] 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 fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu-erh tea, comprising a workbench (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the workbench (1) is fixedly connected to a stacking box (2), a discharge door (3) is installed at the front of the stacking box (2), a plugging mechanism (4) is provided on the left side of the stacking box (2), and a discharge mechanism (5) is provided at the front of the stacking box (2). The insertion and removal mechanism (4) consists of a drive assembly and an auxiliary assembly. The auxiliary assembly includes a moving block (405), an insertion and removal rod (406), a moving wheel (407), a sliding frame (408), and a protruding block (409). The moving block (405) is installed on the left side of the stacking box (2). The insertion and removal rod (406) is fixedly connected to the right side of the moving block (405). The moving wheel (407) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the moving block (405). The sliding frame (408) is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench (1). The protruding block (409) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding frame (408).
2. The fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu-erh tea according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a motor (401), a mounting frame (402), a gear (403), and a rack (404). The mounting frame (402) is fixedly connected to the rear of the fermentation box (2), the motor (401) is fixedly connected to the rear of the mounting frame (402), the gear (403) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (401), and the rack (404) is slidably connected to the rear of the fermentation box (2).
3. The fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu-erh tea according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the drive assembly, the front part of the gear (403) is rotatably connected to the rear part of the stacking box (2), and the gear (403) meshes with the rack (404).
4. The fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu-erh tea according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the auxiliary components, the rear part of the moving block (405) is fixedly connected to the front part of the rack (404), the surface of the plug-in rod (406) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the stacking box (2), and the moving wheel (407) is slidably connected to the slide frame (408).
5. The fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu-erh tea according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (5) includes a fixed frame (501) and a chute block (502). The fixed frame (501) is fixedly connected to the front of the stacking box (2), and the chute block (502) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame (501).
6. The fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu-erh tea according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (5) also includes a fixed frame (503), a screw rod (504), and a torsion block (505). The fixed frame (503) is slidably connected inside the slide block (502), the screw rod (504) is installed on the inner wall of the fixed frame (503), and the torsion block (505) is fixedly connected to the top of the screw rod (504).
7. The fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu-erh tea according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the fixed frame (503) comes into contact with the opened unloading gate (3).
8. The fermentation device for improving the fermentation quality of Pu-erh tea according to claim 6, characterized in that: The number of screw rods (504) is set to four sets, and the four sets of screw rods (504) are all distributed on the top of the fixing frame (503).