Tea leaf extraction apparatus

Abstract

The application relates to a tea leaf extraction device, which comprises at least two extraction tanks, a tea leaf feeding device, and a water supply pipeline, the tea leaf feeding device is arranged above the extraction tanks, the bottom of the extraction tanks is provided with a tea water collecting pipeline, the tea water collecting pipeline is provided with a valve, the valve is closed before tea leaves fall into the extraction tank, and hot water is injected into the extraction tank through the water supply pipeline to extract the tea leaves after the tea leaves enter the extraction tank. The application realizes continuous production of a tea leaf extraction production line, avoids production interruption caused by cleaning of the extraction tanks, and improves production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of tea extraction technology, and more particularly to a tea extraction device. Background Technology

[0002] Most existing tea extraction equipment is immersion-type tea extraction equipment. The process involves first putting tea leaves into an extraction tank and pouring in hot water to immerse and extract the tea leaves. After the tea leaves are extracted, the tea soup in the extraction tank is poured into a separation tank to separate the tea leaves and tea soup. The separated tea soup is cooled and then transported to an external tea soup storage device.

[0003] While existing tea extraction equipment can effectively extract tea leaves, it requires multiple components such as extraction tanks and separation vessels to complete the extraction process. This results in bulky equipment, and the extraction tanks cannot be used for production while being cleaned, leading to low efficiency. Furthermore, current extraction methods result in low extraction concentrations, high tea-to-water ratios, and high energy consumption.

[0004] Therefore, existing technologies have shortcomings and need to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a tea extraction device to solve the problems of existing tea extraction devices, which, although capable of effectively extracting tea leaves, require multiple devices such as extraction tanks and separation tanks to work together to complete the extraction process, have a large equipment size, and cannot operate while the extraction tank needs cleaning, resulting in low efficiency.

[0006] Firstly, this application provides a tea extraction device, including at least two extraction tanks, a tea supply device, a water supply pipe, and a spray box. The tea supply device is positioned above the extraction tanks, and the spray box is connected to the water supply pipe and movably positioned above the two extraction tanks. A tea water collection pipe is provided at the bottom of each extraction tank, and the tea water collection pipe is equipped with a valve. Before the tea leaves fall into the extraction tanks, the valve is closed. After the tea leaves enter the extraction tanks, hot water enters the spray box through the water supply pipe and is evenly sprayed onto the tea leaves in the extraction tanks to extract the tea. Spray extraction yields a higher product yield than traditional extraction equipment.

[0007] Optionally, the tea supply device includes a feeding pipe, a tea storage box, and a moving track. The tea enters the tea storage box through the feeding pipe, and the tea storage box is movably suspended on the moving track, which is positioned above the extraction tank.

[0008] Optionally, the tea storage box has an opening at the bottom, which is a pull-out type.

[0009] Optionally, the opening is provided with a pull-out plate, with an opening on one side and no opening on the other side; when it is necessary to store tea leaves, the side without opening is positioned at the bottom opening; when it is necessary to unload tea leaves, the pull-out plate is adjusted so that the side with opening is positioned at the opening, so that the tea leaves fall from the opening into the extraction tank.

[0010] Optionally, the adjustment method of the pull-out plate includes any one of manual adjustment, automatic motor control adjustment, or automatic cylinder control adjustment.

[0011] Optionally, a filter screen is provided at the bottom of the extraction tank, and the extraction tanks are arranged side by side in pairs.

[0012] Optionally, the bottom of the extraction tank is provided with a rotating device, and a V-shaped groove is provided below the rotating device. After the tea water is collected, the extraction tank is rotated to pour the extracted tea leaves into the V-shaped groove.

[0013] Optionally, the bottom of the V-shaped groove is provided with a rotary conveyor to discharge tea leaves.

[0014] Optionally, the spray box is configured with dual water channels, one water channel being connected to the water supply pipe and the other water channel being connected to the tea collection pipe.

[0015] Optionally, the tea extraction equipment also includes a tea concentration detection device. When the tea concentration is low, the tea in the tea collection pipe can be sprayed into the extraction tank through the spray box for secondary extraction.

[0016] The technical solutions provided in this application have the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0017] This application provides a tea extraction device comprising at least two extraction tanks arranged side-by-side. When one extraction tank needs cleaning, the other can be used for extraction, allowing the production line to operate continuously and improving production efficiency. A tea supply device is located above the extraction tanks. This device includes a feeding pipe, a tea storage box, and a moving track. Tea leaves enter the tea storage box through the feeding pipe, and the tea storage box is movably suspended on the moving track, which is positioned above the extraction tanks. An opening is provided at the bottom of the tea storage box. After the tea storage box is filled with tea leaves at the feeding pipe, it moves along the moving track above the extraction tank requiring feeding, and then the opening at the bottom of the tea storage box is opened to place the tea leaves into the extraction tank.

[0018] The tea extraction setup also includes a spray box positioned above the extraction tanks and movable between them. When one extraction tank needs tea feeding, the spray box can be moved to the other extraction tank, and then moved back after feeding. When the spray box needs to be moved, a cylinder drives it to move along tracks at both ends of the extraction tanks.

[0019] By setting up multiple extraction tanks and movable spray boxes, continuous production of the tea extraction line was achieved, avoiding production interruptions caused by cleaning the extraction tanks and improving production efficiency.

[0020] Automated production can automatically complete tasks such as tea feeding, spray box movement, and tea pouring after extraction, saving labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a tea extraction device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 2 Based on Figure 1 Side view.

[0026] Figure 3 Based on Figure 1 Top view.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 1. Tea storage box; 2. Feeding pipe; 3. Moving track; 4. Extraction tank; 5. V-shaped groove; 6. Rotary conveyor; 7. Rotating device; 8. Spray box. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0031] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relative position or movement of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "front," "back," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure undergoes a positional flip, orientation change, or change of motion, these directional indications will change accordingly. For instance, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0032] Figure 1-3A tea extraction device provided in this application includes at least two extraction tanks 4, which are arranged side by side. When one extraction tank 4 needs cleaning, the other extraction tank 4 can be used for extraction, thus allowing the production line to operate continuously and improving production efficiency. A tea supply device is provided above the extraction tanks 4. The tea supply device includes a feeding pipe 2, a tea storage box 1, and a moving track 3. Tea enters the tea storage box 1 through the feeding pipe 2. The tea storage box 1 is movably suspended on the moving track 3, which is positioned above the extraction tanks 4. An opening is provided at the bottom of the tea storage box 1. After the tea storage box 1 is filled with tea at the feeding pipe 2, it moves to the top of the extraction tank 4 that needs to be fed via the moving track 3, and then the opening at the bottom of the tea storage box 1 is opened to place the tea into the extraction tank 4.

[0033] Furthermore, the opening at the bottom of the tea storage box 1 is a pull-out type, with a pull-out plate. One side of the pull-out plate is formed into an opening, and the other side is not formed into an opening. When it is necessary to store tea, the side without an opening is set at the bottom opening. When it is necessary to unload the tea, the pull-out plate is adjusted so that the side with the opening is set at the opening, so that the tea falls from the opening into the extraction tank 4.

[0034] In a specific embodiment, the adjustment method of the pull-out plate includes any one of manual adjustment, automatic adjustment by motor control, or automatic adjustment by cylinder control. That is, the pull-out plate can be adjusted manually or automatically by motor or cylinder.

[0035] refer to Figure 3 The tea extraction equipment also includes a water supply pipe and a spray box 8 connected to the water supply pipe. The water supply pipe is installed on the extraction tank 4 and is used to supply hot water to the spray box 8. The spray box 8 is located above the extraction tank 4 and can move between the two extraction tanks 4. When one extraction tank 4 needs to be filled with tea, the spray box 8 can be moved to the other extraction tank 4, and after the tea is filled, the spray box 8 can be moved back. When the spray box 8 needs to be moved, a cylinder drives the spray box 8 to move along the moving tracks 3 at both ends of the extraction tank 4. The spray box 8 has evenly distributed water holes so that hot water can be sprayed evenly on the tea leaves in the extraction tank 4. A tea water collection pipe is provided at the bottom of the extraction tank 4. The tea water collection pipe is equipped with a valve. Before the tea leaves fall into the extraction tank 4, the valve is closed. After the tea leaves enter the extraction tank 4, hot water enters the spray box 8 through the water supply pipe and is evenly sprayed on the tea leaves in the extraction tank to extract the tea leaves. After extraction, the valve is opened, and the tea water enters the tea water collection pipe of extraction tank 4. After cooling, it is transported to the external tea juice storage device, thus completing the tea extraction. The spray extraction method has a higher product yield than traditional extraction equipment.

[0036] Furthermore, a filter screen is installed at the bottom of the extraction tank 4 to effectively prevent tea leaves from entering the tea water collection pipe.

[0037] In some specific embodiments, a rotating device 7 is provided at the bottom of the extraction tank 4, and a V-shaped groove 5 is provided below the rotating device 7. After the tea water is collected, the extraction tank 4 is rotated to pour the extracted tea leaves into the V-shaped groove 5. Furthermore, a rotating conveying device 6 is provided at the bottom of the V-shaped groove 5 to discharge the tea leaves at the bottom of the V-shaped groove 5.

[0038] The spray box 8 can be configured with dual water channels, one connected to the water supply pipe and the other connected to the tea collection pipe. The tea extraction equipment also includes a tea concentration detection device. When the tea concentration is low, the tea in the tea collection pipe can be sprayed through the spray box 8 into the extraction tank 4 for secondary extraction, thereby increasing the tea concentration.

[0039] By setting up multiple sets of extraction tanks 4 and movable spray boxes 8, continuous production of the tea extraction line was achieved, avoiding production interruptions caused by cleaning the extraction tanks 4 and improving production efficiency.

[0040] Automated production can automatically complete tasks such as tea feeding, spray box movement, and tea pouring after extraction, saving labor costs.

[0041] The working principle and usage of this utility model:

[0042] Step S1: The tea storage box 1 is moved to the bottom of the feeding pipe 2 via the moving track 3, the bottom opening of the tea storage box 1 is closed, and the tea enters the tea storage box 1 through the feeding pipe 2.

[0043] Step S2: After the tea leaves are loaded, the tea storage box 1 is moved above the extraction tank 4 that needs to be filled, and the spray box 8 is moved above the extraction tank 4 on the other side. The valve of the tea water collection pipe is closed. At this time, the opening at the bottom of the tea storage box 1 is opened to allow the tea leaves to enter the extraction tank 4.

[0044] In step S3, the spray box 8 is moved back above the extraction tank 4 and lowered by the cylinder to cover the extraction tank 4.

[0045] Step S4: Hot water enters the extraction tank 4 from the water supply pipe to extract the tea leaves;

[0046] Step S5: After extraction is complete, open the valve of the tea water collection pipe. The tea water enters the tea water collection pipe through the filter screen and flows out of the extraction tank 4.

[0047] Step S6: The tea concentration detection device detects the concentration of the tea. When the tea concentration is low, the tea in the tea collection pipe flows into the spray box 8 through the pump (not shown in the figure), and is evenly sprayed into the extraction tank 4 through the spray holes at the bottom of the spray box 8 for secondary extraction. If the tea concentration is appropriate, the tea is pumped to the external tea juice storage device.

[0048] Step S7: After the tea water flows out for extraction, the cylinder lifts the spray box 8, then the spray box 8 is moved away, the extraction tank 4 is rotated and the extracted tea leaves in the extraction tank 4 are poured into the V-shaped trough 5, and the rotating conveyor device 6 discharges the tea leaves from the bottom of the V-shaped trough 5.

[0049] In step S8, the extraction tank 4 is flipped back to its initial position, and the next round of extraction is performed.

[0050] It should be noted that when extraction tank 4 needs cleaning, the other extraction tank 4 can be used for the operation. There are two sets of tea supply devices, which can feed the two sets of extraction tanks 4 separately. The spray box 8 is movable and can spray the two sets of extraction tanks 4. The V-shaped groove 5 is located below the two sets of extraction tanks 4 and can collect the tea leaves poured out of the two sets of extraction tanks 4.

[0051] Depending on actual needs, this device can also open the valve in the tea water collection pipe when spraying hot water, so as to spray water and discharge material at the same time, thereby reducing the discharge time. For heat-sensitive products, it can preserve the flavor of the product well.

[0052] It should be understood that this tea extraction equipment is fixed by several industrial metal steel supports, as detailed in the attached document. Figure 1 .

[0053] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0054] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0055] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0056] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0057] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0058] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0059] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Since these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents, this application also intends to include these modifications and variations.

[0060] The above description describes specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A tea extraction device, characterized in that: The device includes at least two extraction tanks, a tea supply device, a water supply pipe, and a spray box. The tea supply device is located above the extraction tanks. The spray box is connected to the water supply pipe and is movably positioned above the two extraction tanks. A tea water collection pipe is provided at the bottom of the extraction tank. The tea water collection pipe is equipped with a valve. Before the tea leaves fall into the extraction tank, the valve is closed. After the tea leaves enter the extraction tank, hot water enters the spray box through the water supply pipe and is evenly sprayed onto the tea leaves in the extraction tank to extract the tea leaves.

2. The tea extraction equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tea supply device includes a feeding pipe, a tea storage box, and a moving track. The tea enters the tea storage box through the feeding pipe, and the tea storage box is movably suspended on the moving track, which is located above the extraction tank.

3. The tea extraction equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tea storage box has an opening at the bottom, which is a pull-out type.

4. The tea extraction equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The opening is equipped with a pull-out plate, with an opening on one side and no opening on the other side. When storing tea leaves, the side without an opening is positioned at the bottom opening. When unloading tea leaves, the pull-out plate is adjusted so that the side with the opening is positioned at the opening, allowing the tea leaves to fall into the extraction tank from the opening.

5. The tea extraction equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjustment method for the pull-out plate includes any one of manual adjustment, automatic motor control adjustment, or automatic cylinder control adjustment.

6. The tea extraction equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter screen is installed at the bottom of the extraction tank, and the extraction tanks are arranged side by side in pairs.

7. The tea extraction equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the extraction tank is equipped with a rotating device, and below the rotating device is a V-shaped groove. After the tea water is collected, the extraction tank is rotated to pour the extracted tea leaves into the V-shaped groove.

8. The tea extraction equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the V-shaped trough is equipped with a rotary conveyor device to discharge tea leaves.

9. The tea extraction equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spray box has a dual water path configuration, with one water path connected to the water supply pipe and the other water path connected to the tea collection pipe.

10. The tea extraction equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The tea extraction equipment also includes a tea concentration detection device. When the tea concentration is low, the tea in the tea collection pipe can be sprayed into the extraction tank through the spray box for secondary extraction.

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