Screening device based on tea processing

By introducing sorting conveyors and intelligent sorting systems into tea processing, combined with machine vision image acquisition and PLC control, automatic and precise sorting of tea cakes has been achieved, solving the problem of inaccurate manual sorting and improving the efficiency and accuracy of tea cake sorting.

CN224237609UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15SHAANXI XIAN XI MORINGA BRICK TEA CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHAANXI XIAN XI MORINGA BRICK TEA CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-09
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

The current sorting and selection of tea cakes mainly relies on manual labor, which involves subjective human factors and results in inaccurate sorting results.

Method used

By employing components such as sorting conveyors, intelligent sorting boxes, PLC editing controllers, integrated machine vision image acquisition devices, and electric telescopic poles, the system achieves mechanical conveying, image acquisition, and intelligent analysis of tea leaves and tea cakes, automatically matching grade codes to achieve precise sorting of tea leaves and tea cakes.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise sorting of tea leaves and tea cakes, improving sorting efficiency and accuracy while reducing human error.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a screening device based on tea processing, which comprises a sorting conveyor, the input end of the sorting conveyor is connected with a driving motor, the bottom surface of the sorting conveyor is connected with two groups of mounting support legs, the left side surfaces of the mounting support legs are provided with a sorting component workbench, and the sorting component workbench is provided with a sorting component. The upper surface of the sorting conveyor is connected with an intelligent sorting box. According to the device, through the arrangement of the sorting conveyor, the intelligent sorting box, the PLC editing controller, the integrated machine vision image collector, the light supplementing lamp, the discharging slope plate, the material distributing plate and the electric telescopic rod, the tea leaves and the tea cakes can be mechanically conveyed, and through the integrated machine vision image collector and the PLC editing controller, the tea leaves and the tea cakes can be automatically sorted. According to the intelligent tea cake sorting device, image collection can be conducted on conveyed tea cakes, the color, shape and other characteristics of the tea cakes can be intelligently analyzed, grade codes are automatically matched, an electric telescopic rod is controlled to work to drive a material distributing plate to be opened and closed, intelligent mechanical sorting operation of the tea cakes is achieved, and effective and precise sorting of the tea cakes is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tea processing technology, and in particular to a screening device for tea processing. Background Technology

[0002] Tea is a beverage made from the tender leaves of the tea plant. It can be processed and manufactured using various techniques to produce different types of tea, such as green tea, black tea, dark tea, white tea, yellow tea, and oolong tea. Originating in China, tea is an important part of traditional Chinese culture, possessing rich historical and cultural connotations. During processing, tea leaves are sometimes made into tea cakes to save storage space, facilitate transportation and preservation, enhance flavor, and increase collectible value.

[0003] After tea leaves are processed into tea cakes, they need to be sorted and screened according to their shape and color quality. Currently, tea cake sorting is generally done manually. Manual sorting is subject to subjective factors and cannot achieve precise sorting of tea cakes, thus reducing the sorting effect. Therefore, we propose a sorting device for tea processing to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a screening device for tea processing to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A tea processing screening device includes a sorting conveyor. The input end of the sorting conveyor is connected to a drive motor. Two sets of mounting legs are connected to the bottom surface of the sorting conveyor. A sorting component workbench is mounted on the left side of each mounting leg. An intelligent sorting box is connected to the upper surface of the sorting conveyor. An integrated machine vision image acquisition device is mounted on the inner top wall of the intelligent sorting box. A discharge ramp is connected to the right side of each mounting leg. A placement opening is provided on the upper surface of the discharge ramp. A material distribution plate is hinged to the inner wall of the placement opening via two hinges. Mounting seats are connected to the bottom surface of the material distribution plate and the right side of each mounting leg. An electric telescopic rod is hinged to the inner walls of the two mounting seats via two pins.

[0007] In a further embodiment, the sorting component workbench includes a placement platform. Two grip handles are connected to the outer surface of the placement platform, and two adjusting screws are connected to the bottom surface of the placement platform. A support cylinder is sleeved on the outer surface of each adjusting screw, and an adjusting nut is threaded onto the outer surface of each adjusting screw. An arc-shaped support rod is connected to the right side of each support cylinder, and the right end of each arc-shaped support rod is fixedly connected to the left side of the mounting leg.

[0008] In a further embodiment, the left side of the intelligent sorting box is hinged with a maintenance door via two hinges, an observation frame is fixedly embedded on the left side of the maintenance door, and an opening and closing handle is connected to the left side of the maintenance door.

[0009] In a further embodiment, two collection boxes are provided below the unloading ramp, and the bottom surface of each collection box is connected to two sets of support blocks.

[0010] In a further embodiment, the inner top wall of the intelligent sorting box is connected to a supplementary light, which is an LED light.

[0011] In a further embodiment, each of the mounting legs is connected to two mounting plates at its bottom end, and each mounting plate has mounting holes on its upper surface.

[0012] In a further embodiment, a PLC editing controller is connected to the upper surface of the intelligent sorting box, and the integrated machine vision image acquisition device is electrically connected to the PLC editing controller via wires.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This device, equipped with a sorting conveyor, intelligent sorting box, PLC editing controller, integrated machine vision image acquisition unit, supplementary lighting, unloading ramp, sorting plate, and electric telescopic rod, can mechanically transport tea cakes. Through the integrated machine vision image acquisition unit and PLC editing controller, it can acquire images of the transported tea cakes and intelligently analyze their shape and color characteristics, automatically matching grade codes. By controlling the electric telescopic rod to drive the opening and closing of the sorting plate, it realizes intelligent mechanical sorting of tea cakes, facilitating effective and accurate sorting of tea cakes. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of a screening device for tea processing.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of a sorting conveyor in a tea processing screening device.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of an intelligent sorting box in a screening device for tea processing.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a rear view of a sorting conveyor in a screening device for tea processing.

[0019] Figure 5 For tea processing screening device Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Sorting conveyor; 2. Intelligent sorting box; 3. PLC editing controller; 4. Sorting component workbench; 41. Placement table; 42. Handle; 43. Adjusting screw; 44. Support cylinder; 45. Adjusting nut; 46. Arc-shaped support rod; 5. Mounting leg; 6. Material distribution plate; 7. Unloading ramp; 8. Collection box; 9. Mounting plate; 10. Mounting hole; 11. Support block; 12. Integrated machine vision image acquisition device; 13. Supplementary light; 14. Placement port; 15. Mounting base; 16. Electric telescopic rod; 17. Drive motor; 18. Maintenance door; 19. Observation frame; 20. Opening and closing handle. Detailed Implementation

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] 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.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-5In this utility model, a sorting conveyor 1 is based on a tea processing screening device. The input end of the sorting conveyor 1 is connected to a drive motor 17. Two sets of mounting legs 5 are connected to the bottom surface of the sorting conveyor 1. A sorting component workbench 4 is installed on the left side of the mounting legs 5. An intelligent sorting box 2 is connected to the upper surface of the sorting conveyor 1. An integrated machine vision image acquisition device 12 is installed on the inner top wall of the intelligent sorting box 2. A discharge ramp 7 is connected to the right side of the mounting legs 5. A placement opening 14 is opened on the upper surface of the discharge ramp 7. A material distribution plate 6 is hinged to the inner wall of the placement opening 14 through two hinges. A mounting base 15 is connected to the bottom surface of the material distribution plate 6 and the right side of the mounting legs 5. An electric telescopic rod 16 is hinged to the inner walls of the two mounting bases 15 through two pins.

[0025] The sorting component workbench 4 includes a placement platform 41. Two grip handles 42 are connected to the outer surface of the placement platform 41, and two adjusting screws 43 are connected to the bottom surface of the placement platform 41. Each adjusting screw 43 has a support cylinder 44 fitted on its outer surface, and an adjusting nut 45 is threaded onto its outer surface. An arc-shaped support rod 46 is connected to the right side of each support cylinder 44, and the right end of each arc-shaped support rod 46 is fixedly connected to the left side of the mounting leg 5. This allows for height adjustment of the placement platform 41, facilitating the storage and placement of tea cakes. The left side of the intelligent sorting box 2 is hinged to a maintenance door 18 via two hinges. An observation frame 19 is fixedly embedded on the left side of the maintenance door 18, and an opening and closing handle 20 is connected to the left side of the maintenance door 18, allowing for easy opening of the maintenance door 18 and facilitating maintenance of the intelligent sorting equipment.

[0026] Two collection boxes 8 are located below the unloading ramp 7. Each collection box 8 has two sets of support blocks 11 connected to its bottom surface, which facilitates the collection and storage of sorted tea leaves and tea cakes. The inner top wall of the intelligent sorting box 2 is connected to a supplementary light 13, which is an LED light, to provide supplementary lighting for the sorting conveyor 1, facilitating the effective sorting of tea leaves and tea cakes. Each mounting leg 5 has two mounting plates 9 connected to its bottom end. Each mounting plate 9 has mounting holes 10 on its upper surface, which can be used to install and fix the sorting conveyor 1, facilitating the stable use of this sorting device. The upper surface of the intelligent sorting box 2 is connected to a PLC editing controller 3. The integrated machine vision image acquisition device 12 is electrically connected to the PLC editing controller 3 through wires, which can conveniently control this screening and sorting device, facilitating the screening and sorting operation of tea leaves and tea cakes.

[0027] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0028] In use, the tea cakes to be sorted are first placed on the placement platform 41. The adjusting nut 45 is loosened to loosen the adjusting screw 43 according to the feeding requirements, and the height of the placement platform 41 is adjusted. Then, the drive motor 17 is controlled to work to control the sorting conveyor 1. The tea cakes are sequentially placed on the upper part of the sorting conveyor 1 for conveying. The tea cakes are moved to the lower part of the intelligent sorting box 2. The integrated machine vision image acquisition device 12 is used to acquire images of the conveyed tea cakes and transmit the acquired data to the PLC editing controller 3. The PLC controller 3 performs intelligent analysis on the characteristics of the tea cakes, such as color, quality, shape and type, and automatically matches the grade code. At the same time, the electric telescopic rod 16 is controlled to drive the material sorting plate 6 to open and close. The first-level tea cakes fall into the front collection box 8, and the second-level tea cakes fall into the rear collection box 8 through the unloading ramp 7. This realizes the intelligent mechanical sorting operation of tea cakes, achieving fast, effective and accurate sorting of tea cakes.

[0029] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0030] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A screening device for tea processing, characterized in that: The system includes a sorting conveyor (1), with a drive motor (17) connected to the input end of the sorting conveyor (1). Two sets of mounting legs (5) are connected to the bottom surface of the sorting conveyor (1). A sorting component workbench (4) is installed on the left side of the mounting legs (5). A smart sorting box (2) is connected to the upper surface of the sorting conveyor (1). An integrated machine vision image acquisition device (12) is installed on the inner top wall of the smart sorting box (2). A discharge ramp (7) is connected to the right side of the mounting legs (5). A placement opening (14) is opened on the upper surface of the discharge ramp (7). A material distribution plate (6) is hinged to the inner wall of the placement opening (14) by two hinges. A mounting seat (15) is connected to the bottom surface of the material distribution plate (6) and the right side of the mounting legs (5). An electric telescopic rod (16) is hinged to the inner walls of the two mounting seats (15) by two pins.

2. The tea processing screening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting component workbench (4) includes a placement platform (41). Two grip handles (42) are connected to the outer surface of the placement platform (41). Two adjusting screws (43) are connected to the bottom surface of the placement platform (41). A support cylinder (44) is sleeved on the outer surface of each adjusting screw (43). An adjusting nut (45) is threaded onto the outer surface of each adjusting screw (43). An arc-shaped support rod (46) is connected to the right side of each support cylinder (44). The right end of each arc-shaped support rod (46) is fixedly connected to the left side of the mounting leg (5).

3. The tea processing screening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left side of the intelligent sorting box (2) is hinged with a maintenance door (18) by two hinges. An observation frame (19) is fixedly embedded on the left side of the maintenance door (18), and an opening and closing handle (20) is connected to the left side of the maintenance door (18).

4. The tea processing screening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two collection boxes (8) are provided below the unloading ramp (7), and the bottom surface of each collection box (8) is connected to two sets of support blocks (11).

5. The tea processing screening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner top wall of the intelligent sorting box (2) is connected to a supplementary light (13), which is an LED light.

6. The tea processing screening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the mounting legs (5) has two mounting plates (9) connected to its bottom end, and each mounting plate (9) has a mounting hole (10) on its upper surface.

7. The tea processing screening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the intelligent sorting box (2) is connected to a PLC editing controller (3), and the integrated machine vision image acquisition device (12) is electrically connected to the PLC editing controller (3) through wires.