Tea leaf fermentation machine

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of tea processing technology and discloses a tea fermentation machine, including a casing. A geared motor is fixedly installed in the middle of the bottom of the casing. The output end of the geared motor passes through the inner wall of the casing and is fixedly connected to a support plate. A base plate is installed on the top of the support plate. A vertical pipe is fixedly connected to the middle of the base plate. Several perforated plates are evenly fixedly connected to the surface of the vertical pipe from top to bottom. A leveling component is installed on one side of the top of the casing. A humidifying component is installed on one side of the inner wall of the casing. Heaters are fixedly installed at both the top and bottom ends of one side of the inner wall of the casing. This utility model can quickly handle the loading and unloading of tea leaves, automatically level the tea leaves piled in the perforated plates, improve work efficiency, and evenly humidify and heat the tea leaves in each perforated plate, ensuring the overall fermentation effect of the tea.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Tea is made from the new shoots of the tea plant through picking and processing. It is rich in polyphenols, caffeine, and other components. The fermentation process promotes the reaction between enzymes and oxygen in the tea leaves, transforming the chemical substances in the tea leaves, enhancing the taste and aroma, and giving the tea its unique color and flavor.

[0003] However, existing tea fermentation machines have shortcomings. First, the process of loading and unloading tea leaves is relatively slow, and the tea leaves in the tray need to be manually spread out, resulting in low work efficiency. Second, existing tea fermentation machines require humidification and heating of the tea leaves, but the humidification and heating process is often not uniform, leading to poor fermentation results for some tea leaves. Therefore, a new tea fermentation machine is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a tea fermentation machine, which aims to improve the problems of existing tea fermentation machines having a slow tea-taking and placing process, requiring manual spreading of tea leaves in the tray, resulting in low work efficiency, and the existing tea fermentation machines often having uneven humidification and heating processes for tea leaves, leading to poor fermentation results for some tea leaves.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a tea fermentation machine, comprising a casing, a geared motor fixedly installed at the middle of the bottom of the casing, a support plate fixedly connected to the output end of the geared motor through the inner wall of the casing, a base plate installed at the top of the support plate, a vertical pipe fixedly connected to the middle of the base plate, a plurality of perforated plates evenly fixedly connected to the surface of the vertical pipe from top to bottom, a leveling component installed on one side of the top of the casing, a humidifying component installed on one side of the inner wall of the casing, and heaters fixedly installed at both the top and bottom ends of one side of the inner wall of the casing;

[0006] The leveling assembly includes an electric push rod, a vertical pole, and several scrapers. The electric push rod is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the chassis. The output end of the electric push rod passes through the inner wall of the chassis and is fixedly connected to the vertical pole. Several scrapers are evenly fixedly connected to the surface of the vertical pole, and the scrapers are respectively located above several perforated discs.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The humidification assembly includes a water supply pipe, several atomizing nozzles, a water tank, and a water pump. The water supply pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the casing, and several atomizing nozzles are uniformly and fixedly connected to the surface of the water supply pipe. The water tank is fixedly connected to the bottom of one side of the casing, and a water pump is fixedly installed at the bottom of the front side of the water tank.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] One end of the water supply pipe passes through the outer wall of the casing and is fixedly connected to the output end of the water pump, while the input end of the water pump is connected to the inside of the water tank.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The top of the support plate is provided with a cross-shaped retaining strip, and the bottom of the chassis is provided with a cross-shaped retaining groove, and the cross-shaped retaining strip engages with the inner wall of the cross-shaped retaining groove.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] An annular slide rail is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the chassis. Slider blocks are slidably connected to both sides inside the annular slide rail, and the tops of the two slider blocks are fixedly connected to the support plate.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] Several ventilation holes are provided on the top of both sides of the chassis.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The chassis has a hinged door on the front.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The chassis has brackets fixedly installed on both sides of its bottom end.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, the tea leaves to be fermented are sequentially loaded into several perforated trays on the riser. Then, through the cooperation of the cross slot and the cross strip, the perforated trays can be quickly loaded into and removed from the fermentation machine, improving the efficiency of material handling. After the tea leaves are placed, the geared motor can be started to drive the perforated trays to rotate, and at the same time, the electric push rod can be started to drive the riser to move down. Then, the scraper can be used to flatten the tea leaves accumulated in the perforated trays, improving work efficiency.

[0023] 2. In this utility model, the fermentation machine can be heated by activating the heaters at the top and bottom, and the water in the water tank can be drawn by activating the water pump and sprayed out from several atomizing nozzles through the water supply pipe. With the rotation of the perforated plate, the tea leaves in each plate can be humidified and heated evenly, ensuring the overall fermentation effect of the tea leaves. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a tea fermentation machine proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the casing of a tea fermentation machine according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the perforated plate of a tea fermentation machine proposed in this utility model after it has been removed.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a split view of the support plate of a tea fermentation machine proposed in this utility model.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Chassis; 2. Gear motor; 3. Circular slide rail; 4. Slider; 5. Support plate; 6. Cross clamp; 7. Base; 8. Cross groove; 9. Riser; 10. Perforated plate; 11. Electric push rod; 12. Upright; 13. Scraper; 14. Water tank; 15. Water pump; 16. Water supply pipe; 17. Atomizing nozzle; 18. Heater; 19. Box door; 20. Ventilation hole; 21. Bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] Reference Figures 1-4This utility model provides an embodiment of a tea fermentation machine, including a casing 1. A geared motor 2 is fixedly installed at the middle of the bottom of the casing 1, serving as a drive to make the tea more evenly humidified and heated by rotation. The output end of the geared motor 2 is fixedly connected to a support plate 5 through the inner wall of the casing 1 to support the structure holding the tea. A base plate 7 is installed at the top of the support plate 5, and a riser 9 is fixedly connected to the middle of the base plate 7. The base plate 7 provides support at the bottom to ensure the stability of the riser 9. Several perforated discs 1 are evenly fixedly connected from top to bottom on the surface of the riser 9. The perforated tray 10 has several holes for air circulation, ensuring the tea leaves are heated and humidified. The vertical distribution of the perforated trays 10 improves space utilization. A leveling component is installed on one side of the top of the casing 1 to flatten the tea leaves piled up in the perforated tray 10, preventing poor fermentation of the tea leaves inside. A humidifying component is installed on one side of the inner wall of the casing 1 to humidify the tea leaves. Heaters 18 are fixedly installed at the top and bottom of one side of the inner wall of the casing 1 to raise the temperature inside the fermentation chamber, thereby ensuring that the tea leaves are under suitable fermentation temperature and humidity conditions.

[0032] Reference Figure 2 The leveling assembly includes an electric push rod 11, a vertical pole 12, and several scrapers 13. The electric push rod 11 is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the housing 1. The output end of the electric push rod 11 passes through the inner wall of the housing 1 and is fixedly connected to the vertical pole 12. Several scrapers 13 are evenly fixedly connected to the surface of the vertical pole 12, and the scrapers 13 are respectively located above several perforated discs 10. By starting the electric push rod 11, the vertical pole 12 is driven to move down. In conjunction with the rotation of the perforated discs 10, the scrapers 13 can be used to level the accumulated tea leaves to ensure the exposure effect. The leveling process is automatic, saving labor and improving work efficiency.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 The humidification assembly includes a water supply pipe 16, several atomizing nozzles 17, a water tank 14, and a water pump 15. The water supply pipe 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the casing 1. Several atomizing nozzles 17 are evenly fixedly connected to the surface of the water supply pipe 16, which can spray water in the form of atomization to avoid damage to the tea leaves due to excessive water flow. The arrangement of multiple atomizing nozzles 17 makes the humidification of the tea leaves in each perforated plate 10 more uniform. The water tank 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom of one side of the casing 1 and contains water for humidification. A water pump 15 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the front side of the water tank 14 for drawing and transporting the humidification water.

[0034] Reference Figure 3One end of the water supply pipe 16 passes through the outer wall of the casing 1 and is fixedly connected to the output end of the water pump 15. The input end of the water pump 15 is connected to the inside of the water tank 14. After the water pump 15 is started, the water in the water tank 14 can be drawn out using the input end, and the water can be transported along the water supply pipe 16 using the output end.

[0035] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The top of the support plate 5 is provided with a cross-shaped retaining strip 6, and the bottom of the base plate 7 is provided with a cross-shaped retaining groove 8. The cross-shaped retaining strip 6 is engaged with the inner wall of the cross-shaped retaining groove 8. Through the cooperation of the cross-shaped retaining groove 8 and the cross-shaped retaining strip 6, the base plate 7 can be fastened onto the support plate 5, thereby enabling several perforated plates 10 to be quickly loaded into the fermenter and taken out, improving the efficiency of material handling.

[0036] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 An annular slide rail 3 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the chassis 1. Slider 4 is slidably connected to both sides inside the annular slide rail 3, and the top of the two sliders 4 is fixedly connected to the support plate 5. The annular slide rail 3 and slider 4 support the support plate 5 and ensure the stability of the support plate 5 during rotation.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 Several ventilation holes 20 are provided on the top of both sides of the chassis 1 to provide ventilation and ensure the supply of oxygen during the tea fermentation process.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 The front of the casing 1 is hinged with a door 19, which serves to seal the casing 1 and ensure the stability of the internal environment of the fermenter.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 Both sides of the bottom of the chassis 1 are fixedly installed with brackets 21. The brackets 21 support and raise the chassis 1, providing space for the installation of the geared motor 2.

[0040] Working principle: The tea leaves to be fermented are sequentially loaded into several perforated discs 10 on the riser 9. Then, through the cooperation of the cross-shaped slots 8 and cross-shaped strips 6, the perforated discs 10 can be quickly loaded into and removed from the fermentation machine, improving the efficiency of material handling. After the tea leaves are placed, the geared motor 2 can be started to rotate the perforated discs 10. At the same time, the electric push rod 11 is started to move the riser 12 downward. Then, the scraper 13 can be used to flatten the tea leaves piled in the perforated discs 10 to ensure the exposure effect and improve work efficiency. The heaters 18 at the top and bottom can be started to heat the fermentation machine. The water pump 15 is started to draw water from the water tank 14 and spray it out from several atomizing nozzles 17 along the water supply pipe 16. With the rotation of the perforated discs 10, the tea leaves in each disc can be evenly humidified and heated to ensure the overall fermentation effect of the tea leaves. The heating and humidification keep the tea leaves under suitable temperature and humidity conditions, and the fermentation process is completed after waiting.

[0041] 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 fermentation machine, comprising a casing (1), characterized in that: A geared motor (2) is fixedly installed at the middle of the bottom of the chassis (1). The output end of the geared motor (2) is fixedly connected to a support plate (5) through the inner wall of the chassis (1). A base plate (7) is installed at the top of the support plate (5). A riser (9) is fixedly connected at the middle of the base plate (7). Several perforated plates (10) are evenly fixedly connected from top to bottom on the surface of the riser (9). A leveling component is installed on one side of the top of the chassis (1). A humidifying component is installed on one side of the inner wall of the chassis (1). Heaters (18) are fixedly installed at both the top and bottom ends of one side of the inner wall of the chassis (1). The leveling assembly includes an electric push rod (11), a vertical rod (12), and several scrapers (13). The electric push rod (11) is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the chassis (1). The output end of the electric push rod (11) passes through the inner wall of the chassis (1) and is fixedly connected to the vertical rod (12). Several scrapers (13) are evenly fixedly connected to the surface of the vertical rod (12), and the scrapers (13) are respectively located above several perforated discs (10).

2. The tea fermentation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The humidification assembly includes a water supply pipe (16), several atomizing nozzles (17), a water tank (14), and a water pump (15). The water supply pipe (16) is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the casing (1). Several atomizing nozzles (17) are uniformly and fixedly connected to the surface of the water supply pipe (16). The water tank (14) is fixedly connected to the bottom of one side of the casing (1). The water pump (15) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the front side of the water tank (14).

3. A tea fermentation machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the water supply pipe (16) passes through the outer wall of the casing (1) and is fixedly connected to the output end of the water pump (15), and the input end of the water pump (15) is connected to the interior of the water tank (14).

4. The tea fermentation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support plate (5) is provided with a cross-shaped retaining strip (6), and the bottom of the chassis (7) is provided with a cross-shaped retaining groove (8), and the cross-shaped retaining strip (6) is engaged with the inner wall of the cross-shaped retaining groove (8).

5. A tea fermentation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the inner wall of the chassis (1) is fixedly connected to an annular slide rail (3), and both sides of the annular slide rail (3) are slidably connected to sliders (4), and the tops of the two sliders (4) are fixedly connected to the support plate (5).

6. A tea fermentation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several ventilation holes (20) are provided on the top of both sides of the chassis (1).

7. A tea fermentation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front of the chassis (1) is hinged with a door (19).

8. A tea fermentation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chassis (1) has brackets (21) fixedly installed on both sides of its bottom end.

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