A tea drying and withering rack

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of tea processing technology and discloses a tea withering rack, including a base. A groove is formed on the top of the base, and support blocks are rotatably connected to both sides of the groove via pivots. The support blocks have a U-shaped structure, and first slots are formed on the top of both ends of the support blocks. First insert rods are inserted into the first slots, and a support plate is fixed to the top of the first insert rod. A sliding rod is fixed to the top of the support plate. This tea withering rack, through the detachable design between the rack and the sliding rod and the coordinated use of the fixing mechanism, solves the problem of traditional fixed withering racks being bulky and lacking adjustability, resulting in low space utilization. Furthermore, the detachable design allows for quick disassembly and storage when not in use, reducing space occupation and facilitating flexible planning of production sites and efficient equipment management.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Tea leaves undergo a series of meticulous processing steps from the tea tree to the point where they are ready for consumption. One of these steps is withering, which involves spreading fresh tea leaves evenly under specific temperature and humidity conditions. This process reduces and dissipates some of the moisture, increases the activity of enzymes in the leaves, and promotes the decomposition of components such as starch and protein. Ultimately, this results in the leaves darkening in color, softening in texture, and eliminating the grassy smell while producing a fresh aroma.

[0003] Traditional fixed withering racks have a bulky overall structure and lack adjustability, resulting in low space utilization. When not in use, their fixed structure and large size make storage difficult, occupying a lot of storage space and hindering flexible planning of production sites and efficient management of equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that the existing withering racks have the disadvantages of lacking an adjustable overall structure, having low space utilization and being inconvenient to store. Therefore, we propose a tea drying and withering rack.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: a tea drying and withering rack, including a base, the top of which has a groove, and both sides of the groove are rotatably connected to a support block via a pivot. The support block has a Z-shaped structure, and the top of both ends of the support block has a first slot. A first insert rod is inserted into the first slot, a tray is fixed to the top of the first insert rod, a sliding rod is fixed to the top of the tray, a placement rack is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod, and a second slot is provided on the top of the sliding rod.

[0006] Both the top of the sliding rod and the support block are equipped with fixing mechanisms for securing the first insertion rod.

[0007] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes a first through groove on both sides of the top of the second slot, a third through groove on both sides of both ends of the support block, a limiting pin slidably connected inside the first through groove and the third through groove, a limiting groove for cooperating with the limiting pin on one side of the bottom end of the first insertion rod, and a limiting component provided at one end of the limiting pin.

[0008] Preferably, the limiting component includes a mounting groove on one side of the limiting pin, and a second through groove on both sides of the mounting groove. A fixing block is slidably connected inside the second through groove. A through hole is opened on the surface of the fixing block. A sliding rod is slidably connected inside the through hole. The two ends of the sliding rod pass through the through hole to fix the limiting block. A fixing groove is opened on both sides inside the limiting groove to cooperate with the fixing block.

[0009] Preferably, a spring is fitted onto the surface of the slide rod, and both ends of the spring are fixed to the fixing block.

[0010] Preferably, the placement rack has internal reinforcing ribs fixed in a cross shape.

[0011] Preferably, the base has a top plate, and the bottom of the top plate is fixed with a second insert rod for use with the second slot, and the top of the base has a third slot for use with the second insert rod.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the base is provided with a storage groove, and both ends of the storage groove are rotatably connected to a cover plate via a rotating shaft. Both sides of the storage groove are fixed with protrusions that cooperate with the cover plates.

[0013] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] In this utility model, the detachable design between the placement rack and the sliding rod, along with the use of the fixing mechanism, solves the problem that the traditional fixed withering rack has a bulky overall structure and lacks adjustability, resulting in low space utilization. Furthermore, the detachable design allows for quick disassembly and storage when not in use, reducing space occupation and facilitating flexible planning of production sites and efficient management of equipment.

[0015] In this utility model, the storage slot can store the fixing mechanism, the limiting component, the first insert rod, the support plate, and the sliding rod. The cover plate can prevent the items stored in the storage slot from being lost, and the protrusion can support the cover plate and prevent the cover plate from tilting too much and making it difficult to remove. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base and top plate structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the placement rack and sliding rod of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the first insert rod and sliding rod structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing mechanism and limiting component of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the storage slot and cover plate of this utility model.

[0022] Legend: 1. Base; 2. Groove; 3. Support block; 4. First slot; 5. First insert rod; 6. Support plate; 7. Sliding rod; 8. Placement rack; 9. Reinforcing rib; 10. Second slot; 11. First through groove; 12. Limiting pin; 13. Limiting groove; 14. Mounting groove; 15. Second through groove; 16. Fixing block; 17. Through hole; 18. Sliding rod; 19. Limiting block; 20. Fixing groove; 21. Spring; 22. Top plate; 23. Second insert rod; 24. Third slot; 25. Storage groove; 26. Cover plate; 27. Boss; 28. Third through groove. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, which only illustrate the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner, and therefore only show the components related to the present invention.

[0024] Reference Figures 1-6As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a tea drying and withering rack, including a base 1, a groove 2 on the top of the base 1, and support blocks 3 rotatably connected to both sides of the groove 2 via pivots. The support blocks 3 have a U-shaped structure, and first slots 4 are provided on the top of both ends of the support blocks 3. First rods 5 are inserted into the first slots 4, and a support plate 6 is fixed to the top of the first rod 5. A sliding rod 7 is fixed to the top of the support plate 6, and a placement rack 8 is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod 7. A second slot 10 is provided on the top of the sliding rod 7. Fixing mechanisms for fixing the first rods 5 are installed on the tops of both the sliding rod 7 and the support blocks 3. The operator first rotates the support block 3 90 degrees to make it upright, then inserts the first rod 5 into the first slot 4, and then fixes the support block 3 and the first rod 5 through the fixing mechanisms. Finally, the placement rack 8 is fitted onto the sliding rod 7. The surface of the rack is then moved downwards, so that the bottom of the rack 8 contacts the top of the tray 6, allowing the tray 6 to support the rack 8. Then, another first insert rod 5 is inserted into the second slot 10, and the sliding rod 7 and the first insert rod 5 are fixed together by the fixing mechanism. Then, the rack 8 and the sliding rod 7 are fitted together. By repeating the above operations, the rack 8 is stacked to four or five layers. Finally, the top plate 22 is installed on the top of the top sliding rod 7 to complete the installation of the entire withering rack. Through the detachable design between the rack 8 and the sliding rod 7 and the use of the fixing mechanism, the problem of the traditional fixed withering rack being bulky and lacking adjustability, resulting in low space utilization, is solved. Moreover, the detachable design allows for quick disassembly and storage when not in use, reducing space occupation and facilitating flexible planning of production sites and efficient management of equipment.

[0025] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment: the fixing mechanism includes first through slots 11 on both sides of the top of the second slot 10, and third through slots 28 on both sides of both ends of the support block 3. Limiting pins 12 are slidably connected inside both the first through slots 11 and the third through slots 28. A limiting groove 13 is provided on one side of the bottom end of the first insertion rod 5 to cooperate with the limiting pin 12. A limiting component is provided at one end of the limiting pin 12. The limiting component includes a mounting groove 14 on one side of the limiting pin 12. Second through slots 15 are provided on both sides of the mounting groove 14. Fixing blocks 16 are slidably connected inside the second through slots 15. Through holes 17 are provided on the surface of the fixing blocks 16. Sliding rods 18 are slidably connected inside the through holes 17. Limiting blocks 19 are fixed by passing through the through holes 17 at both ends of the sliding rods 18. Both sides of the limiting groove 13 are provided with fixing grooves 20 that cooperate with fixing blocks 16. Springs 21 are sleeved on the surface of the slide rod 18. Both ends of the springs 21 are fixed to the fixing blocks 16. The limiting pin 12 passes through the first through groove 11 and is inserted into the limiting groove 13 to fix the first slot 4 and the first insert rod 5, as well as the first insert rod 5 and the slide rod 7. The fixing block 16 in the limiting assembly passes through the second through groove 15 and is inserted into the fixing groove 20 to limit the position of the limiting pin 12. The setting of the spring 21 prevents the fixing block 16 from easily disengaging when inserted into the fixing groove 20, thereby preventing the limiting pin 12 from disengaging. The setting of the limiting block 19 limits the fixing block 16 and prevents the fixing block 16 from disengaging from the surface of the slide rod 18.

[0026] Reference Figure 3 As shown in this embodiment: the internal structure of the placement rack 8 is fixed with a reinforcing rib 9, which is a cross-shaped structure. By setting the reinforcing rib 9, the gap in the middle of the placement rack 8 is reduced, which effectively prevents the shelves from falling off when placed.

[0027] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown in this embodiment: a top plate 22 is provided on the top of the base 1, and a second insertion rod 23 that cooperates with the second slot 10 is fixed around the bottom of the top plate 22. A third slot 24 that cooperates with the second insertion rod 23 is provided around the top of the base 1. The top plate 22 can shield the top shelf during use, reducing dust adhesion. After the shelf 8 is stored, the second insertion rod 23 and the third slot 24 are inserted to limit and protect the shelf 8.

[0028] Reference Figure 6As shown in this embodiment: the top of the base 1 is provided with a storage groove 25. Both ends of the storage groove 25 are rotatably connected to a cover plate 26 through a rotating shaft. Both sides of the storage groove 25 are fixed with protrusions 27 that cooperate with the cover plate 26. The storage groove 25 can store the fixing mechanism, the limiting component, the first insert rod 5, the support plate 6 and the sliding rod 7. The cover plate 26 can prevent the items stored in the storage groove 25 from being lost. The protrusions 27 support the cover plate 26 and prevent the cover plate 26 from tilting too much and being difficult to remove.

[0029] Working principle: The operator first rotates the support block 3 90 degrees to make it upright. Then, the first insert rod 5 is inserted into the first slot 4, and the support block 3 and the first insert rod 5 are fixed by the fixing mechanism. Then, the placement rack 8 is placed on the surface of the sliding rod 7 and moved downward so that the bottom of the placement rack 8 contacts the top of the tray 6, so that the tray 6 supports the placement rack 8. Then, another first insert rod 5 is inserted into the second slot 10, and the sliding rod 7 and the first insert rod 5 are fixed by the fixing mechanism. Then, the placement rack 8 is placed on the sliding rod 7. The first slot 4 and the first insert rod 5 are fixed by the insertion of the limiting pin 12 through the first through groove 11 and the limiting groove 13. Finally, the first slot 4 and the first insert rod 5, as well as the first insert rod 5 and the sliding rod 7, are fixed by the insertion of the fixing block 16 in the limiting assembly through the second through groove 15 and the fixing groove 20. The position of the pin 12 is restricted. The spring 21 prevents the fixing block 16 from easily dislodging when inserted into the fixing groove 20, thus preventing the pin 12 from dislodging. The fixing block 16 is limited by the limiting block 19 to prevent it from dislodging from the surface of the slide bar 18. By repeating the above operation, the number of layers of the rack 8 is stacked to four or five. Finally, the top plate 22 is installed on the top of the top slide bar 7 to complete the installation of the entire wilting rack. The reinforcing rib 9 reduces the gap between the racks 8, effectively preventing the shelves from falling during placement. The top plate 22 can shield the top shelf during use, reducing dust adhesion. After the rack 8 is stored, the second insert 23 and the third slot 24 are inserted to limit and protect the rack 8.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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 tea drying and withering rack, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) has a groove (2) on its top. Both sides of the groove (2) are rotatably connected to a support block (3) via a pivot. The support block (3) has a Z-shaped structure. The top of both ends of the support block (3) has a first slot (4). A first insert rod (5) is inserted into the first slot (4). A tray (6) is fixed to the top of the first insert rod (5). A sliding rod (7) is fixed to the top of the tray (6). A placement rack (8) is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod (7). A second slot (10) is opened on the top of the sliding rod (7). The top of both the sliding rod (7) and the support block (3) are equipped with fixing mechanisms for fixing the first insertion rod (5).

2. The tea drying and withering rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism includes a first through groove (11) on both sides of the top of the second slot (10), and a third through groove (28) on both sides of the support block (3). The first through groove (11) and the third through groove (28) are slidably connected with limit pins (12). A limit groove (13) is provided on one side of the bottom end of the first insertion rod (5) to cooperate with the limit pin (12). A limit component is provided at one end of the limit pin (12).

3. The tea drying and withering rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a mounting groove (14) on one side of the limiting pin (12), and a second through groove (15) on both sides of the mounting groove (14). A fixing block (16) is slidably connected inside the second through groove (15). A through hole (17) is opened on the surface of the fixing block (16). A slide rod (18) is slidably connected inside the through hole (17). Both ends of the slide rod (18) pass through the through hole (17) to fix a limiting block (19). A fixing groove (20) is opened on both sides inside the limiting groove (13) to cooperate with the fixing block (16).

4. The tea drying and withering rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: A spring (21) is fitted on the surface of the slide rod (18), and both ends of the spring (21) are fixed to the fixing block (16).

5. The tea drying and withering rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement rack (8) is internally fixed with reinforcing ribs (9), which are cross-shaped structures.

6. The tea drying and withering rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a top plate (22) on the top. The bottom of the top plate (22) is fixed with a second insert rod (23) that works with the second slot (10). The top of the base (1) is provided with a third slot (24) that works with the second insert rod (23) on the top.

7. The tea drying and withering rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the base (1) is provided with a storage groove (25). Both ends of the storage groove (25) are rotatably connected to a cover plate (26) via a pivot. Both sides of the storage groove (25) are fixed with bosses (27) that cooperate with the cover plate (26).

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