Four-layer infrared tea leaf quality selector

By designing a four-layer infrared tea quality sorter, and adopting a multi-layer screening system and a circulating feeding system, the problems of insufficient efficiency and variety of existing tea color sorters have been solved, achieving efficient, multi-variety screening and convenient control.

CN224294004UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29ANHUI JIEXUN OPTOELECTRONICS TECH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ANHUI JIEXUN OPTOELECTRONICS TECH
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

Existing infrared tea color sorters have a maximum of only three layers, which cannot meet customers' needs for high efficiency and multi-category screening, and the control method is not convenient for remote intelligent operation.

Method used

A four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine was designed, which includes a screening system and a circulating feeding system. It adopts a combination of a moving frame and a sliding frame, and is equipped with multiple sorting boxes and vibrating screens. It combines a horizontal transfer machine and an inclined machine to achieve multiple screenings, and is equipped with an intelligent control system and a remote control system.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and variety of tea selection, increases production, enhances space utilization, enables convenient control and transportation, and facilitates remote intelligent management.

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Abstract

The utility model provides four layer infrared tea leaf quality selecting machine relates to tea leaf machinery color selection equipment technical field, including screening system and circulating feed system, screening system includes moving frame and sliding frame, the detachable installation of moving frame has upper sorting box, front middle sorting box and lower sorting box, the detachable installation of sliding frame has rear middle sorting box, upper sorting box, front middle sorting box and lower sorting box are three layers integral type assembly, the surface of sliding frame and moving frame is inserted to carry on the combination in the way of propulsion, through setting up upper sorting box, front middle sorting box, lower sorting box and rear middle sorting box, compared with the existing tea leaf color selection machine, the color selection precision is high, the color selection kind is many, the space utilization is high, the control is convenient, is convenient for transportation, and the effect of the yield increase is more remarkable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of color sorting equipment for tea machinery, and in particular to a four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine. Background Technology

[0002] As color sorting technology continues to improve, the output of tea color sorting machines is gradually increasing, and customers' requirements for tea quality are also constantly rising. However, currently, the highest level of infrared tea color sorting machines on the market is only three layers, which cannot fully meet customer needs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a brand-new infrared color sorting machine that can increase output, improve efficiency, and guarantee quality.

[0003] Existing infrared tea color sorters typically have only three layers and are usually integrated with on-site control, resulting in limited sorting options, inconvenient transportation, and inability to be remotely and intelligently controlled. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems existing in the prior art by proposing a four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine, including a screening system and a circulating feeding system. The screening system includes a moving frame and a sliding frame. An upper sorting box, a front-middle sorting box, and a lower sorting box are detachably installed on the moving frame. A rear-middle sorting box is detachably installed on the sliding frame. The upper sorting box, the front-middle sorting box, and the lower sorting box are assembled as a three-layer integrated unit. The sliding frame and the moving frame are combined by inserting into each other in a pushing manner. The circulating feeding system includes a feeder. A vibrating screen is provided at the feed inlet position of the feeder. A translation machine is provided on one side of the feeder. An inclined machine is provided between the vibrating screen and the translation machine. A collection box is provided below the vibrating screen. A vertical elevator for connecting the collection box and the upper sorting box is also provided in the feeder.

[0006] Preferably, in the combined configuration, the rear middle sorting box is located below the lower sorting box.

[0007] Preferably, the vibrating screen, the collection box, and the inclined machine are rigidly connected, and the inclined machine is inserted into the inner wall of the feeder.

[0008] Preferably, an electric push rod for pushing the ramp machine to slide horizontally is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the feeder.

[0009] Preferably, a receiving groove is provided on one side of the feeder, and the translation machine passes through the receiving groove, with one end of the translation machine frame rotatably connected to the inner wall of the receiving groove near the bottom.

[0010] Preferably, a baffle is inserted into the outer wall of the feeder, and the baffle is U-shaped and located near the top of the receiving groove.

[0011] Preferably, a fixed rail is installed near the top of the feeder, the discharge port of the vertical elevator extends above the fixed rail, and a slide rail is inserted into one end of the fixed rail, the slide rail passing through the inner wall of the receiving trough.

[0012] Preferably, a camera is fixedly installed inside the feeder above the fixed rail.

[0013] Preferably, a support arm for lifting the translation machine is fixedly installed on one bottom edge of the feeder.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. In this utility model, by setting up an upper sorting box, a front middle sorting box, a lower sorting box and a rear middle sorting box, compared with the existing tea color sorting machine, the color sorting accuracy is high, the sorting variety is large, the space utilization rate is high, the control is convenient, the transportation is convenient, and the output increase effect is more significant.

[0016] 2. In this utility model, by setting up a translation machine and an inclined machine, the tea leaves that have been screened by the upper sorting box, the front middle sorting box, the lower sorting box and the rear middle sorting box can fall back onto the vibrating screen to achieve repeated screening. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A front view of the four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This utility model presents a structural schematic diagram of a four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine feeder;

[0019] Figure 3 This utility model proposes a four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;

[0020] Figure 4 This utility model proposes a four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine. Figure 3 A cross-sectional structural diagram.

[0021] Legend: 1. Upper sorting box; 2. Front-middle sorting box; 3. Lower sorting box; 4. Rear-middle sorting box; 5. Moving frame; 6. Sliding frame; 7. Feeder; 8. Stop bar; 9. Horizontal transfer machine; 10. Support arm; 11. Collection trough; 12. Inclined machine; 13. Electric push rod; 14. Slide rail; 15. Collection box; 16. Vertical elevator; 17. Fixed rail; 18. Vibrating screen; 19. Camera. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0023] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0024] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine includes a screening system and a circulating feeding system. The screening system includes a moving frame 5 and a sliding frame 6. The moving frame 5 is detachably equipped with an upper sorting box 1, a front middle sorting box 2, and a lower sorting box 3. The upper sorting box 1, the front middle sorting box 2, and the lower sorting box 3 are all bolted to the moving frame 5. The sliding frame 6 is detachably equipped with a rear middle sorting box 4, which is also bolted to the sliding frame 6. The upper sorting box 1, the front middle sorting box 2, and the lower sorting box 3 are a three-layer integrated assembly. The sliding frame 6 is inserted into the surface of the moving frame 5 and combined in a pushing manner. In the combined state, the rear middle sorting box 4 is located below the lower sorting box 3. The upper sorting box 1 mainly removes rod-shaped impurities from the tea leaves, the front middle sorting box 2 removes flaky impurities, and the lower sorting box 3 removes both flaky and rod-shaped impurities. The rear middle sorting box 4 sorts the impurities that have been sorted once by the upper sorting box 1, the front middle sorting box 2, and the lower sorting box 3.

[0025] The circulating feeding system includes a feeder 7, with a vibrating screen 18 installed at the feed inlet. A transfer machine 9 is installed on one side of the feeder 7, and an inclined machine 12 is installed between the vibrating screen 18 and the transfer machine 9. A collection box 15 is installed below the vibrating screen 18. A vertical elevator 16 is also installed in the feeder 7 to connect the collection box 15 and the upper sorting box 1. Tea leaves enter the vibrating screen 18 through the feeder 7, where stones or dirt are removed. The transfer machine 9 is a common belt conveyor. The transfer machine 9 transfers the tea leaves that have been screened by the screening system back to the inclined machine 12, and under the transfer action of the inclined machine 12, they re-enter the vibrating screen 18 for secondary screening. The tea leaves screened by the vibrating screen 18 fall into the collection box 15 and are then lifted by the vertical elevator 16 into the upper sorting box 1 of the screening system for further screening.

[0026] The vibrating screen 18, the collection box 15 and the ramp 12 are rigidly connected. The ramp 12 is inserted into the inner wall of the feeder 7. An electric push rod 13 for pushing the ramp 12 to slide in the horizontal direction is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the feeder 7. By using the electric push rod 13 to push the ramp 12 to move, the vibrating screen 18 and the collection box 15 can be moved synchronously without affecting the rotation of the translation machine 9.

[0027] A receiving slot 11 is provided on one side of the feeder 7. The translation machine 9 passes through the receiving slot 11, and one end of the frame of the translation machine 9 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the receiving slot 11 near the bottom. A baffle 8 is inserted into the outer wall of the feeder 7. The baffle 8 is U-shaped and located near the top of the receiving slot 11. A support arm 10 for lifting the translation machine 9 is fixedly installed on the bottom edge of one side of the feeder 7. The receiving slot 11 allows personnel to easily move the translation machine 9 upward during the transfer of the feeder 7, so that the translation machine 9 changes from horizontal to vertical and is embedded in the receiving slot 11. In order to prevent the translation machine 9 from falling off during the transfer, the baffle 8 is used to block the top of the opening of the receiving slot 11, thus preventing the translation machine 9 from falling off the receiving slot 11.

[0028] A fixed rail 17 is installed near the top of the feeder 7. The discharge port of the vertical elevator 16 extends above the fixed rail 17. A slide rail 14 is inserted into one end of the fixed rail 17. The slide rail 14 passes through the inner wall of the receiving trough 11. The tea leaves conveyed by the vertical elevator 16 fall into the fixed rail 17 and slide downwards into the slide rail 14. By adjusting the position of the slide rail 14, it can be made to extend a certain distance out of the receiving trough 11, thus allowing the tea leaves to fall smoothly into the upper sorting box 1. The feeder 7 is located in the fixed rail 17. A camera 19 is fixedly installed above the rail 17. The camera 19 can monitor the feeding situation of the fixed rail 17 in real time. When the amount of tea falling on the fixed rail 17 decreases significantly or there is no tea falling, it indicates that the vertical elevator 16 may have a problem with material blockage or material conveying failure. Similarly, this solution can also install a camera 19 in the collection box 15 to observe the speed of tea collection in the collection box 15 in real time. When the speed of tea collection decreases, it indicates that the feeding speed of the vibrating screen 18 has slowed down and may have a blockage.

[0029] In addition, this solution can also be configured with an intelligent control system and a remote control system to control the operation of each component in this utility model using existing control cabinets and programs.

[0030] Working principle: Tea leaves enter the vibrating screen 18 through the feeder 7. The vibrating screen 18 removes stones or dirt from the tea leaves. The tea leaves screened by the vibrating screen 18 fall into the collection box 15 and enter the upper sorting box 1 of the screening system under the lifting action of the vertical elevator 16 for screening. The horizontal transfer machine 9 transfers the tea leaves screened by the screening system back to the inclined machine 12, and under the transfer action of the inclined machine 12, they re-enter the vibrating screen 18 for secondary screening.

[0031] The wiring diagrams for the feeder 7, translation machine 9, ramp machine 12, electric push rod 13, vertical elevator 16, vibrating screen 18, and camera 19 in this utility model are common knowledge in the field, and their working principles are known technologies. The appropriate model is selected according to actual use. Therefore, the control methods and wiring layouts of the feeder 7, translation machine 9, ramp machine 12, electric push rod 13, vertical elevator 16, vibrating screen 18, and camera 19 will not be explained in detail.

[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine, characterized in that: The system includes a screening system and a circulating feeding system. The screening system includes a moving frame (5) and a sliding frame (6). The moving frame (5) is detachably equipped with an upper sorting box (1), a front middle sorting box (2), and a lower sorting box (3). The sliding frame (6) is detachably equipped with a rear middle sorting box (4). The upper sorting box (1), the front middle sorting box (2), and the lower sorting box (3) are a three-layer integrated assembly. The sliding frame (6) is inserted into the surface of the moving frame (5) and fed in a pushing manner. The combined circulating feeding system includes a feeder (7), a vibrating screen (18) is provided at the feed inlet of the feeder (7), a translation machine (9) is provided on one side of the feeder (7), an inclined machine (12) is provided between the vibrating screen (18) and the translation machine (9), a collection box (15) is provided below the vibrating screen (18), and a vertical elevator (16) for connecting the collection box (15) and the upper sorting box (1) is also provided in the feeder (7).

2. The four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the combined case, the rear middle sorting box (4) is located below the lower sorting box (3).

3. The four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vibrating screen (18), the collection box (15) are rigidly connected to the ramp (12), and the ramp (12) is inserted into the inner wall of the feeder (7).

4. The four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The feeder (7) has an electric push rod (13) fixedly installed on its inner wall for pushing the ramp machine (12) to slide in the horizontal direction.

5. The four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeder (7) has a receiving slot (11) on one side. The translation machine (9) passes through the receiving slot (11) and one end of the frame of the translation machine (9) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the receiving slot (11) near the bottom.

6. The four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The feeder (7) has a baffle (8) inserted into its outer wall. The baffle (8) is U-shaped and located near the top of the receiving groove (11).

7. The four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixed rail (17) is installed near the top of the feeder (7). The discharge port of the vertical elevator (16) extends above the fixed rail (17). A slide rail (14) is inserted into one end of the fixed rail (17). The slide rail (14) passes through the inner wall of the storage groove (11).

8. The four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A camera (19) is fixedly installed inside the feeder (7) above the fixed rail (17).

9. The four-layer infrared tea quality sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support arm (10) for lifting the translation machine (9) is fixedly installed on one bottom edge of the feeder (7).