Airing device for tea production

By designing sliding drying components and an adjustable tilt drying device, the problems of large footprint and tea breakage were solved, achieving full drying and efficient storage of tea leaves.

CN224262099UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19ZIGONG CHENGKUN TEA CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZIGONG CHENGKUN TEA CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-11
Publication Date
2026-05-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing tea drying equipment occupies a large area and the drying components overlap, which affects the tea leaves' contact with sunlight, resulting in poor drying effect and easy breakage when the tea leaves are removed.

Method used

The design incorporates multiple relatively sliding drying components arranged in a stepped manner. The support frame is equipped with slide rails and grooves to facilitate the sliding of the components. The frame is fitted with a tray to facilitate the removal of tea leaves. The threaded rod can adjust the tilt angle of the frame to change the tilt angle of the drying net. It is made of food-grade stainless steel.

Benefits of technology

It increases the drying area, reduces the space occupied, allows the tea leaves to fully contact the sunlight, reduces the risk of breakage, and improves drying efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an airing device for tea production. The air-drying device for tea production comprises a plurality of air-drying assemblies which slide relatively, the air-drying assemblies are arranged in a step shape, each air-drying assembly comprises a support, a frame is arranged at the upper end of each support, an air-drying net is horizontally arranged at the bottom of each frame, and universal wheels are arranged at the lower end of each support. According to the air-drying device for tea production, the surface area is increased after the multiple air-drying assemblies which slide mutually are unfolded, the air-drying assemblies are not covered with one another, tea laid on the air-drying assemblies at all levels can make contact with sunlight, and the occupied area is reduced after the air-drying assemblies are stored.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Freshly picked tea leaves contain a high moisture content, generally around 70%-80%. Sun-drying allows the moisture in the tea leaves to gradually evaporate, reducing the moisture content. If the moisture content of the tea leaves is too high, it is prone to mold and other problems during subsequent processing, which will also affect the quality and taste of the tea. After sun-drying, the moisture content of the tea leaves can be reduced to a range suitable for further processing, usually around 5%-7%.

[0003] The prior art discloses a drying device for tea production with adjustable quantity, including a movable base. A fixed tube is fixedly connected to the center of the top surface of the movable base. A hexagonal positioning slot is opened on the top surface of the fixed tube. A hexagonal connecting block is inserted into the bottom of the inner cavity of the hexagonal positioning slot. A threaded rod is fixedly connected to the top of the hexagonal connecting block. A retaining ring is threaded on the bottom of the outer surface of the threaded rod.

[0004] When the above-mentioned device is equipped with multiple drying components, the upper drying components will cover the lower drying components, affecting the drying effect of the tea leaves.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a tea drying device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the above situation and to overcome the defects of the existing technology, this utility model provides a tea drying device that can reduce the floor space occupied by the drying device while allowing the tea to fully contact the sunlight.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A tea drying device includes: several relatively sliding drying components, which are arranged in a stepped manner. Each drying component includes a support frame, a frame at the top of the support frame, a drying net horizontally arranged at the bottom of the frame, and casters at the bottom of the support frame.

[0009] Preferably, the support is provided with a crossbar, a raised slide rail on the outside of the crossbar, and a recessed slide groove on the inside of the crossbar, and the slide rail on the support slides relative to the slide groove on the support of another adjacent drying assembly.

[0010] Preferably, the inner side of the frame is fitted with a tray, the tray is open from top to bottom, the drying net is fixedly installed at the bottom of the tray, and the upper end of the tray is provided with a handle.

[0011] Preferably, the upper end of the bracket is provided with a threaded hole, a threaded rod is installed in the threaded hole, and the frame is hinged to the other end of the bracket.

[0012] Preferably, the upper end of the threaded rod is provided with a pad, the pad is made of cork material, and the threaded rod is hinged to the pad.

[0013] Preferably, both the frame and the drying net are made of food-grade stainless steel.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] (1) This utility model increases the surface area after unfolding by setting multiple mutually sliding drying components. There are no overlapping parts between the drying components. Tea leaves laid on each level of drying components can be exposed to sunlight. After storage, the floor space is reduced.

[0016] (2) This utility model makes it easy to remove tea leaves from the device by setting up a tray. After the tea leaves on the tray are separated from the device, they can be poured directly into the container, which reduces the possibility of tea leaf breakage compared with the method of grabbing by hand.

[0017] (3) The tilt angle of the frame can be changed by adjusting the extension length of the threaded rod. The drying net tilts along with the frame. Compared with the horizontal setting, the angle between the sunlight and the drying net is larger after the drying net is tilted, and the tea leaves are dried more thoroughly. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the tea drying device for tea production provided by this utility model in its stored state;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the tea drying device for production provided by this utility model in its unfolded state;

[0020] Figure 3 Exploded view of the drying component of the tea production drying device provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0022] The corresponding names of the attached figures are as follows: 1. Drying assembly; 101. Frame; 102. Drying net; 103. Bracket; 104. Casters; 105. Slide rail; 106. Slide groove; 107. Tray; 108. Handle; 109. Threaded rod; 110. Pad. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to, the following embodiments.

[0024] First embodiment:

[0025] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the tea drying device provided by this utility model includes: a plurality of relatively sliding drying components 1, which are arranged in a stepped manner, and their shape is as follows. Figure 1-2 As shown, the height and width of the latter drying assembly 1 are larger than those of the former drying assembly 1. The former drying assembly 1 can be pulled out from the former drying assembly 1. Specifically, the drying assembly 1 includes a support 103, which is H-shaped and consists of two vertically arranged uprights and a horizontal crossbar. The upper end of the support 103 is provided with a frame 101, and a drying net 102 is horizontally arranged at the bottom of the frame 101. The frame 101 has a certain height. The frame 101 and the drying net 102 are made of food-grade stainless steel wire woven into a mesh for spreading fresh tea leaves. The lower end of the uprights of the support 103 is equipped with casters 104, which have braking components. The structure of the sliding part between two adjacent drying assemblies 1 is as follows: the outer side of the crossbar of the support 103 is provided with a raised slide rail 105, and the inner side of the crossbar is provided with a recessed slide groove 106. The slide rail 105 on the support 103 slides relative to the slide groove 106 on the support 103 of the other adjacent drying assembly 1. When in use, Figure 1 Several drying components 1 in the current state are pulled outwards, pulled to... Figure 2 As shown, brake the universal wheel 104, then spread fresh tea leaves on the drying net 102 for drying. After drying, you can choose to place the tea leaves in the drying assembly 1, and then follow the instructions. Figure 1 , Figure 2 In reverse order, store the drying assembly 1 away and unfold it again for drying when appropriate.

[0026] By setting up multiple mutually sliding drying components 1, the surface area increases after unfolding. There are no overlapping parts between the drying components 1, and the tea leaves laid on each level of drying components 1 can all be exposed to sunlight. After storage, the floor space is reduced.

[0027] Second embodiment:

[0028] like Figure 3 As shown, a tray 107 is fitted inside the frame 101. A cross bracket is provided at the bottom of the frame 101. The tray 107 is a rectangular frame that runs vertically through the frame. A drying net 102 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the tray 107 to close the bottom of the tray 107. A handle 108 is provided at the top of the tray 107. When in use, the tray 107, together with part of the drying net 102, is placed on the cross bracket of the frame 101. Fresh tea leaves are placed on the drying net 102 to dry. After drying, two workers each hold the handle 108 at the end of the tray 107 and lift it upwards. The drying net 102 and the tray 107 then lift the tea leaves off the frame 101.

[0029] By setting up a tray 107, tea leaves can be easily removed from the device. After being separated from the device, the tea leaves on the tray 107 can be poured directly into a container, reducing the possibility of tea leaf breakage compared to handling by hand.

[0030] Third embodiment:

[0031] like Figure 3-4 As shown, the upper end of the bracket 103 is provided with a threaded hole, and a threaded rod 109 is installed in the threaded hole. After rotating the threaded rod 109, the threaded rod 109 moves up and down in the threaded hole. The frame 101 is hinged to the other end of the bracket 103. When in use, one end of the frame 101 rests on the upper end of the threaded rod 109. The frame 101 has a certain angle with the horizontal plane and is tilted.

[0032] The tilt angle of the frame 101 can be changed by adjusting the extension length of the threaded rod 109. The drying net 102 tilts along with the frame 101. After the drying net 102 is tilted, the angle between the sunlight and the drying net 102 is larger than that of the horizontal setting, and the tea leaves are dried more thoroughly.

[0033] Fourth embodiment:

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, a pad 110 is provided at the upper end of the threaded rod 109. The pad 110 is made of cork material. The threaded rod 109 and the pad 110 are hinged together. The pad 110 is soft and reduces the compression between the two after it comes into contact with the upper frame 101. At the same time, the pad 110 hinged to the threaded rod 109 can adapt to the angle change of the frame 101 and keep the pad 110 perpendicular to the surface of the frame 101, thereby increasing the contact area between the two and making the support more stable.

[0035] Working principle: Figure 1 Several drying components 1 in the current state are pulled outwards, pulled to... Figure 2 As shown, brake the universal wheel 104, then spread fresh tea leaves on the drying net 102 for drying. After drying, you can choose to place the tea leaves in the drying assembly 1, and then follow the instructions. Figure 1 , Figure 2 In reverse order, store the drying assembly 1 away and unfold it again for drying when appropriate.

[0036] The above embodiments are merely one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications or refinements made to the main design concept and spirit of this utility model that are not of substantial significance, but solve the same technical problem as this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tea drying and processing device, characterized in that, include: A plurality of relatively sliding drying components (1) are arranged in a stepped manner. Each drying component (1) includes a support (103), the upper end of the support (103) is provided with a frame (101), the bottom of the frame (101) is provided with a horizontal drying net (102), and the lower end of the support (103) is provided with casters (104).

2. The tea drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket (103) is provided with a crossbar, with a raised slide rail (105) on the outside of the crossbar and a recessed slide groove (106) on the inside of the crossbar. The slide rail (105) on the bracket (103) slides relative to the slide groove (106) on the bracket (103) of another adjacent drying assembly (1).

3. The tea drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the frame (101) is fitted with a tray (107), the tray (107) is open from top to bottom, the drying net (102) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the tray (107), and the upper end of the tray (107) is provided with a handle (108).

4. The tea drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the bracket (103) is provided with a threaded hole, and a threaded rod (109) is installed in the threaded hole. The frame (101) is hinged to the other end of the bracket (103).

5. The tea drying apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The threaded rod (109) is provided with a pad (110) at its upper end. The pad (110) is made of cork material and the threaded rod (109) is hinged to the pad (110).

6. The tea drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the frame (101) and the drying net (102) are made of food-grade stainless steel.