Portable tea leaf sorting device

By using a portable tea leaf sorting device with handheld automation and replaceable sorting mesh, the problems of bulky sorting equipment and low efficiency of manual sorting in tea gardens are solved, achieving efficient and flexible tea sorting.

CN224389340UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23JIXI COUNTY HANHUI AGRI DEV

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIXI COUNTY HANHUI AGRI DEV
Filing Date
2025-07-10
Publication Date
2026-06-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing tea leaf sorting equipment is bulky and fixed, making it unsuitable for the dispersed environment of tea gardens. Manual sorting is inefficient and costly.

Method used

A portable tea leaf sorting device was designed, including a mounting frame, a drive unit, and a sorting unit. It can achieve automated sorting through hand operation and the sorting mesh can be replaced to adapt to different needs.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled automated sorting in tea gardens, improving sorting efficiency and adaptability while reducing labor costs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides portable tea leaf fresh leaf sorting device, including mounting bracket, the side butt joint of mounting bracket has installed drive unit, the end surface butt joint of mounting bracket has installed sorting unit, the mutual butt joint of sorting unit and mounting bracket passes through positioning unit, the drive unit includes the installation shell, the inside butt joint of installation shell has installed the rotary disc, the active installation of rotary disc has driven rod, the inside butt joint of installation shell has installed the guide frame of extension, and guide frame is connected with mounting bracket installation, driven rod and the inside movable joint of guide frame, the top of installation shell is firmly connected with handle. The utility model discloses through operating drive unit and completes the handheld sorting operation of sorting unit, and sorting action does not need personnel to carry out, reaches handheld automation operation, through three sorting layers in sorting unit, realizes the assembly and disassembly between sorting unit and mounting bracket with positioning unit cooperation, improves the adaptability of device.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tea production technology, specifically to a portable tea leaf sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] Fresh tea leaf sorting is a core step in tea processing. It involves removing unqualified raw materials such as old leaves, diseased leaves, and impurities, and classifying fresh leaves according to indicators such as tenderness, size, and uniformity. This ensures precise control of subsequent processes such as fixation, rolling, and fermentation, thereby improving the quality and economic benefits of the finished tea.

[0003] Currently, the sorting of fresh tea leaves mainly relies on the following two methods:

[0004] 1. Fixed mechanical sorting equipment: This type of equipment uses automated equipment such as vibrating screens, air separators, or optical sorting systems to grade fresh leaves through preset parameters. However, this type of equipment is bulky and complex in structure, and needs to be fixedly installed in the processing workshop. Most of them cannot adapt to the scattered and complex terrain environment of tea gardens.

[0005] 2. Manual sorting: Fresh leaves are selected and sorted by workers at the tea-picking site through visual inspection and manual operation. This method is inefficient, relies on the experience and physical labor of skilled workers, has high labor costs, and is difficult to scale up.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a tea leaf sorting device that can meet the needs of tea picking sites. Utility Model Content

[0007] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a portable tea leaf sorting device, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0009] A portable tea leaf sorting device includes a mounting frame. A drive unit is mounted on one side of the mounting frame, and a sorting unit is mounted on the other end of the mounting frame. The sorting unit and the mounting frame are connected via a positioning unit. The drive unit includes a mounting shell, a rotating disk is mounted inside the mounting shell, a drive rod is movably mounted on the rotating disk, and an extended guide frame is mounted inside the mounting shell and connected to the mounting frame. The drive rod is movably connected to the inner side of the guide frame. A handle is fixed to the top of the mounting shell, and a motor is fixed to the bottom of the mounting shell. The positioning unit includes an extended plug-in plate mounted at the end of the mounting frame. The plug-in plate is fixedly connected to the sorting unit, and a positioning knob for positioning the plug-in plate is mounted on the mounting frame. The sorting unit includes a side plate, which is mounted on the mounting frame via the plug-in plate. A mounting frame is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the side plate, and a sorting mesh is fixedly mounted inside the mounting frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the sorting screen plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the side plate, and the mesh size of the sorting screen plate decreases from top to bottom.

[0011] Furthermore, a rotating shaft is installed inside the mounting housing, a rotating disk is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, the output end of the motor is installed and connected to the rotating shaft, a connector is fixedly installed on the inner side of the guide frame, the connector is movably connected to the end of the drive rod, and a module battery is installed on the side of the mounting housing.

[0012] Furthermore, guide sleeves are fixedly installed on both sides of the mounting shell, and extended guide rods are installed inside the guide sleeves, with the guide rods being fixedly connected to the mounting bracket.

[0013] Furthermore, the side plate is provided with a through discharge port, and a discharge gate is movably installed at the discharge port.

[0014] Furthermore, the end of the mounting frame is provided with an insertion interface extending into the interior. The insertion interface is inserted and assembled with the insertion plate. The end of the insertion plate is fixedly installed with a fixing block connected to the side plate. The insertion plate is provided with a positioning hole that mates with the positioning knob.

[0015] This utility model provides a portable tea leaf sorting device. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0016] The mounting bracket enables the assembly and connection between the drive unit and the sorting unit. Personnel can operate the drive unit to complete the handheld sorting operation of the sorting unit. The sorting action does not require personnel to perform, achieving handheld automated operation. It is easy for personnel to carry to the tea garden site.

[0017] The three-layer sorting unit not only meets the sorting requirements for tea leaves, but also, in conjunction with the positioning unit, enables the assembly and disassembly of the sorting unit and the mounting frame. This allows personnel to change the required sorting mesh according to sorting needs, improving the adaptability of the device, ensuring the sorting requirements for different tea leaves, and enhancing the sorting effect. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 A first-view structural schematic diagram of the sorting device of this utility model is shown;

[0020] Figure 2 A second-view structural schematic diagram of the sorting device of this utility model is shown;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sorting device of this utility model is shown;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the first assembly structure of the positioning unit and sorting unit of this utility model is shown;

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the mounting bracket and drive unit assembly structure of this utility model is shown;

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the second assembly structure of the positioning unit and sorting unit of this utility model is shown;

[0025] The following components are shown in the diagram: 1. Mounting frame; 2. Drive unit; 21. Mounting shell; 22. Handle; 23. Motor; 24. Module battery; 25. Guide sleeve; 26. Rotary disk; 27. Drive rod; 28. Guide frame; 29. ​​Rotating shaft; 210. Connector; 211. Guide rod; 3. Positioning unit; 31. Positioning knob; 32. Fixing block; 33. Plug-in plate; 331. Positioning hole; 4. Sorting unit; 41. Mounting frame; 42. Side plate; 43. Sorting mesh plate; 44. Discharge gate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] To address the technical problems in the background section, the following portable tea leaf sorting device is provided:

[0029] Combination Figures 1-6 As shown, the portable tea leaf sorting device provided by this utility model includes a mounting frame 1. A drive unit 2 is installed on one side of the mounting frame 1, and a sorting unit 4 is installed on the other end of the mounting frame 1. The sorting unit 4 and the mounting frame 1 are connected to each other through a positioning unit 3.

[0030] In the above scheme:

[0031] The mounting bracket 1 enables the assembly and connection between the drive unit 2 and the sorting unit 4. Personnel can perform handheld sorting operations on the sorting unit 4 by operating the drive unit 2. The sorting action does not require personnel to perform, thus achieving handheld automated operation.

[0032] The three sorting layers in sorting unit 4 not only meet the sorting requirements of tea leaves, but also, in conjunction with positioning unit 3, enable the assembly and disassembly of sorting unit 4 and mounting frame 1, allowing personnel to replace the required sorting mesh group according to sorting needs and improve the adaptability of the device.

[0033] The drive unit 2 includes a mounting shell 21, a rotating disk 26 is mounted inside the mounting shell 21, a drive rod 27 is movably mounted on the rotating disk 26, an extended guide frame 28 is mounted inside the mounting shell 21 and is connected to the mounting frame 1, the drive rod 27 is movably connected to the inner side of the guide frame 28, a handle 22 is fixed to the top of the mounting shell 21, and a motor 23 is fixed to the bottom of the mounting shell 21.

[0034] The positioning unit 3 includes an extended plug plate 33 that is mounted on the end of the mounting frame 1. The plug plate 33 is fixedly connected to the sorting unit 4, and a positioning knob 31 for positioning the plug plate 33 is mounted on the mounting frame 1.

[0035] The sorting unit 4 includes a side plate 42. The mounting frame 1 is connected to the side plate 42 via a plug plate 33. A mounting frame 41 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the side plate 42. A sorting mesh plate 43 is fixedly installed inside the mounting frame 41.

[0036] During daily operations:

[0037] Personnel hold handle 22 to lift the mounting shell 21 by hand, then connect the side plate 42 to the mounting frame 1 via the plug plate 33, and then fix it by the positioning knob 31. After completion, personnel can put the tea into the uppermost mounting frame 41 and let it fall onto the sorting screen plate 43. Then, the motor 23 is started by the switch to drive the rotating disk 26 to rotate. At that time, the rotating disk 26 drives the guide frame 28 through the drive rod 27, causing the guide frame 28 to reciprocate within the mounting shell 21. The guide frame 28 then drives the outer mounting frame 1 to move, causing the sorting screen plate 43 within the mounting frame 1 to perform screening operations. The tea leaves are gradually sorted by passing through the three layers of sorting screen plates 43.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on the above embodiments, this embodiment further provides the following:

[0040] In this embodiment, the sorting screen plate 43 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the side plate 42, and the mesh size of the sorting screen plate 43 decreases from top to bottom.

[0041] The sorting screen 43 is fixedly connected to the inside of the side plate 42 and the mounting frame 41. The side plate 42 and the mounting frame 41 form a trough structure to ensure that the tea leaves will remain inside during the sorting process.

[0042] Because the mesh size of the sorting screen 43 decreases from top to bottom, large pieces of tea leaves will remain on the top screen.

[0043] In this embodiment, a rotating shaft 29 is installed inside the mounting shell 21, a rotating disk 26 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 29, the output end of the motor 23 is installed and connected to the rotating shaft 29, a connector 210 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the guide frame 28, the connector 210 is movably connected to the end of the drive rod 27, and a module battery 24 is installed on the side of the mounting shell 21.

[0044] During this period, the output end of motor 23 drives the rotating shaft 29 to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating disk 26 to rotate, thus achieving the required driving purpose;

[0045] The guide frame 28 is hinged to the drive rod 27 via the connector 210 to achieve the driving effect;

[0046] The side of the mounting housing 21 is provided with a connector for interfacing with the module battery 24, so as to provide power to the device.

[0047] Example 3

[0048] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on the above embodiments, this embodiment further provides the following:

[0049] In this embodiment, guide sleeves 25 are fixedly installed on both sides of the mounting shell 21, and an extended guide rod 211 is installed inside the guide sleeve 25. The guide rod 211 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 1.

[0050] The guide sleeve 25 and the guide rod 211 work together to achieve the purpose of limiting and guiding;

[0051] During this period, when the guide frame 28 is reciprocating, the guide rod 211 will simultaneously reciprocate within the guide sleeve 25 to ensure stability during the drive.

[0052] Furthermore, the guide sleeve 25 and the guide rod 211 cooperate with each other to support the end mounting bracket 1, ensuring the compactness of the structure.

[0053] In this embodiment, a through discharge port is provided on the side plate 42, and a discharge gate 44 is movably installed at the discharge port.

[0054] During this period, once the tea leaves have been sorted, personnel can open the discharge gate 44 at the discharge port one by one to discharge the remaining tea leaves one by one.

[0055] The discharge gate 44 is connected to the discharge port by a snap-fit ​​mechanism, which facilitates opening and closing operations by personnel.

[0056] In this embodiment, the end of the mounting frame 41 is provided with an insertion interface extending into the interior. The insertion interface is inserted and assembled with the insertion plate 33. The end of the insertion plate 33 is fixedly installed with a fixing block 32 connected to the side plate 42. The insertion plate 33 is provided with a positioning hole 331 that mates with the positioning knob 31.

[0057] During the process of assembling and disassembling the side plate 42 and the mounting bracket 1, the personnel can insert the side plate 42 into the plug-in interface by driving the plug plate 33 through the fixing block 32. After it is fully inserted, the positioning hole 331 will correspond to the inner end of the positioning knob 31. At that time, the personnel can rotate the positioning knob 31. The positioning knob 31 will be threadedly connected with the positioning hole 331 by rotation to complete the fixation.

[0058] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0059] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A portable tea leaf sorting device, characterized in that: Includes a mounting frame (1), a drive unit (2) is mounted on one side of the mounting frame (1), and a sorting unit (4) is mounted on the other end of the mounting frame (1). The sorting unit (4) and the mounting frame (1) are connected to each other through a positioning unit (3). The drive unit (2) includes a mounting shell (21), a rotating disk (26) is mounted inside the mounting shell (21), a drive rod (27) is movably mounted on the rotating disk (26), an extended guide frame (28) is mounted inside the mounting shell (21), and the guide frame (28) is connected to the mounting frame (1). The drive rod (27) is movably connected to the inner side of the guide frame (28). A handle (22) is fixed to the top of the mounting shell (21), and a motor (23) is fixed to the bottom of the mounting shell (21). The positioning unit (3) includes an extended plug plate (33) which is mounted on the end of the mounting frame (1). The plug plate (33) is fixedly connected to the sorting unit (4), and a positioning knob (31) for positioning the plug plate (33) is mounted on the mounting frame (1). The sorting unit (4) includes a side plate (42). The mounting frame (1) is connected to the side plate (42) via a plug plate (33). A mounting frame (41) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the side plate (42). A sorting mesh plate (43) is fixedly installed inside the mounting frame (41).

2. The portable tea leaf sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting screen (43) is fixed to the inner side of the side plate (42), and the mesh size of the sorting screen (43) decreases from top to bottom.

3. The portable tea leaf sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting housing (21) has a rotating shaft (29) installed inside, a rotating disk (26) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (29), the output end of the motor (23) is installed and connected to the rotating shaft (29), a connector (210) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the guide frame (28), the connector (210) is movably connected to the end of the drive rod (27), and a module battery (24) is installed on the side of the mounting housing (21).

4. The portable tea leaf sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Guide sleeves (25) are fixedly installed on both sides of the mounting shell (21), and an extended guide rod (211) is installed inside the guide sleeve (25). The guide rod (211) is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket (1).

5. The portable tea leaf sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side plate (42) is provided with a through discharge port, and a discharge gate (44) is movably installed at the discharge port.

6. The portable tea leaf sorting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The end of the mounting frame (41) is provided with an insertion interface extending into the interior. The insertion interface is inserted and assembled with the insertion plate (33). The end of the insertion plate (33) is fixedly installed with a fixing block (32) connected to the side plate (42). The insertion plate (33) is provided with a positioning hole (331) that mates with the positioning knob (31).