Coffee bean drying device for coffee processing

By designing a coffee bean drying device with a turning rack and drying components, the problems of complex operation and uneven drying of existing devices have been solved, achieving uniform drying and efficient drying of coffee beans.

CN224539417UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24NUJIANG YUNKA BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NUJIANG YUNKA BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-09
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Existing coffee bean drying devices are difficult to operate and pose high safety risks during installation and turning, and the drying is uneven, affecting the consistency of the drying effect.

Method used

A coffee bean drying device was designed, comprising a frame, a rotating block, a hexagonal frame, a mounting frame, a placement plate, a turning frame, a drive component, and a drying assembly. The turning frame is driven to reciprocate by a servo motor and a drive motor, and combined with a dryer, it achieves uniform turning and drying of coffee beans.

Benefits of technology

It improves the uniformity and efficiency of coffee bean drying, reduces operational difficulty and safety risks, and ensures consistent drying results.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a coffee bean airing device for coffee processing belongs to coffee bean airing technical field, including frame body, and frame body inside rotation is connected with a pair of rotation block, and one hexagonal stand is fixedly connected between two rotation blocks, and at least six pairs of mounting brackets are rotationally connected in the hexagonal stand, and one placing plate is fixedly connected between two mounting brackets, and a pair of moving grooves are arranged in the placing plate, and the turning frame is slidably connected in the placing plate through the moving groove, and the driving part for driving the turning frame reciprocating motion is connected on the mounting bracket, and the drying assembly for drying the coffee bean on the placing plate is further arranged on the frame body, and the servo motor is fixedly connected on the frame body, and the servo motor output is fixedly connected with the rotation block, and the turning frame reciprocating motion in the placing plate can be realized through the starting driving part, thereby can turn over the coffee bean in the placing plate, and it is favorable to improve airing efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model specifically relates to a coffee bean drying device for coffee processing, belonging to the field of coffee bean drying technology. Background Technology

[0002] Coffee beans are the seeds of the coffee tree, a plant belonging to the genus Coffea in the family Rubiaceae. Coffee beans are initially dark green, turning yellow, then red, and finally deep red as they ripen. They thrive in fertile soil rich in organic matter and volcanic ash, and are protected from significant annual temperature fluctuations. Originally from Ethiopia in Africa, they are now mainly distributed in North America, Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. During the production process, coffee beans need to be sun-dried.

[0003] A search revealed Chinese patent application number 202421898019.8, which discloses a coffee bean drying device for coffee processing, relating to the field of coffee bean drying technology. The device includes: a base box with a fixing groove inside; casters fixedly installed at the bottom of the base box; a bracket fixedly installed at the top of the base box; multiple fixing sleeves fixedly welded to the surface of the bracket; a fixing plate fixedly connected to one end of each fixing sleeve; a drying plate slidably connected to the surface of the fixing plate; a locking hole at one end of the drying plate; a locking groove on the side of the fixing sleeve near the fixing plate; a portable disassembly and assembly component disposed above the fixing sleeve near the locking groove; and a fixing component disposed inside the fixing groove. While the aforementioned patent addresses the issues of cumbersome disassembly and installation of the drying boards and the potential for device movement due to the lack of a swivel caster fixing device, the following shortcomings still exist during use: During the drying of coffee beans, the varying installation heights of the drying boards necessitate the use of ladders to complete the installation, increasing operational difficulty and posing certain safety risks. Furthermore, the high installation of the drying boards makes it difficult to turn the coffee beans inside over, resulting in uneven heating and affecting the consistency of the drying effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a coffee bean drying device for coffee processing, so as to achieve a consistent drying effect.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A coffee bean drying device for coffee processing includes a frame, a pair of rotating blocks rotatably connected inside the frame, a hexagonal frame fixedly connected between the two rotating blocks, at least six pairs of mounting brackets rotatably connected inside the hexagonal frame, a placement plate fixedly connected between the two mounting brackets, a pair of moving slots inside the placement plate, a flipping frame slidably connected inside the placement plate through the moving slots, a driving component for reciprocating motion of the flipping frame connected to the mounting bracket, a drying component for drying coffee beans on the placement plate also provided on the frame, and a servo motor fixedly connected to the frame, the output end of the servo motor being fixedly connected to the rotating blocks.

[0006] Furthermore, the drive component includes a crank rotatably connected to the mounting bracket, a reciprocating ring fixedly connected above the flipping frame, a rotating shaft fixedly connected to the crank, and the rotating shaft slidably connected inside the reciprocating ring.

[0007] Furthermore, a linkage shaft is rotatably connected to the rotating block, and multiple evenly distributed pulley sets are provided on the linkage shaft. The linkage shaft is connected to the crank drive through the pulley sets, and two linkage shafts are fixedly connected through a connecting rod. A drive motor is fixedly connected to the hexagonal frame, and a first gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor. A second gear is fixedly connected to the connecting rod, and the first gear and the second gear are meshed together.

[0008] Furthermore, the drying assembly includes a drying rack fixedly connected to the frame, and at least three dryers are connected to the drying rack.

[0009] Furthermore, a counterweight is fixedly installed at the bottom of the placement plate to ensure that the opening of the placement plate always faces upward during rotation.

[0010] Furthermore, at least four self-locking casters are connected to the bottom of the frame.

[0011] Beneficial effects: This coffee bean drying device for coffee processing uses a drive motor to rotate a connecting rod under the action of the meshing of the first and second gears. This causes the linkage shafts on both sides to rotate, and then the turning frame is driven to reciprocate inside the placing plate by the action of the pulley set, which helps to improve the uniformity of coffee bean drying. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the drying rack, dryer, and counterweight of this utility model; Figure 3This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the servo motor, the placement plate, and the connecting rod of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the placement plate part of this utility model; Figure 5 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of structure A in the middle; Figure 6 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the B-structure.

[0013] In the diagram: 100, frame; 101, rotating block; 102, hexagonal frame; 103, mounting frame; 104, placement plate; 105, servo motor; 106, moving slot; 107, flipping frame; 110, crank; 111, reciprocating ring; 112, rotating shaft; 113, linkage shaft; 114, pulley assembly; 115, connecting rod; 116, first gear; 117, second gear; 118, drive motor; 120, drying rack; 121, dryer; 122, counterweight; 123, self-locking caster wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0014] 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.

[0015] Please see Figure 1-6 As shown, a coffee bean drying device for coffee processing includes a frame 100. A pair of rotating blocks 101 are rotatably connected inside the frame 100. A hexagonal frame 102 is fixedly connected between the two rotating blocks 101. At least six pairs of mounting brackets 103 are rotatably connected inside the hexagonal frame 102. A placement plate 104 is fixedly connected between the two mounting brackets 103. A pair of moving grooves 106 are opened inside the placement plate 104. A flipping frame 107 is slidably connected inside the placement plate 104 through the moving grooves 106. A driving component for driving the flipping frame 107 to reciprocate is connected to the mounting brackets 103. A drying component for drying coffee beans on the placement plate 104 is also provided on the frame 100. A servo motor 105 is fixedly connected to the frame 100. The output end of the servo motor 105 is fixedly connected to the rotating blocks 101. The driving component drives the flipping frame 107 to reciprocate inside the placement plate 104, thereby evenly flipping the coffee beans inside the placement plate 104.

[0016] Please see Figure 1-5As shown, a coffee bean drying device for coffee processing includes a driving component comprising a crank 110 rotatably connected to a mounting frame 103, a reciprocating ring 111 fixedly connected above a turning frame 107, and a rotating shaft 112 fixedly connected to the crank 110. The rotating shaft 112 is slidably connected inside the reciprocating ring 111. When the rotating shaft 112 on the crank 110 slides inside the reciprocating ring 111, it drives the turning frame 107 to reciprocate through the reciprocating ring 111, which improves practicality.

[0017] Please see Figure 1-3 As shown, a coffee bean drying device for coffee processing includes a rotating block 101 with a linkage shaft 113 rotatably connected to it. Multiple evenly distributed pulley sets 114 are arranged on the linkage shaft 113. The linkage shaft 113 is connected to a crank 110 via the pulley sets 114. Two linkage shafts 113 are fixedly connected via a connecting rod 115. A drive motor 118 is fixedly connected to a hexagonal frame 102. A first gear 116 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 118, and a second gear 117 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 115. The first gear 116 and the second gear 117 mesh with each other. When the drive motor 118 drives the second gear 117 to rotate via the first gear 116, the connecting rod 115 rotates. The connecting rod 115 synchronously drives the two linkage shafts 113 to move synchronously, which helps improve work efficiency.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-4 As shown, a coffee bean drying device for coffee processing includes a drying rack 120 fixedly connected to a frame 100. At least three dryers 121 are connected to the drying rack 120. The setting of the dryers 121 can further improve the drying efficiency of coffee beans.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-3 As shown, a coffee bean drying device for coffee processing has a counterweight 122 fixedly installed at the bottom of the placement plate 104 so that the opening of the placement plate 104 always faces upward during rotation. By setting the counterweight 122, the opening of the placement plate 104 can always be kept facing upward when the placement plate 104 moves, making operation more convenient.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-5 As shown, a coffee bean drying device for coffee processing has at least four self-locking casters 123 connected to the bottom of the frame 100. The position of the frame 100 can be adjusted by the self-locking casters 123, making it more practical.

[0021] Specifically, when using this device: First, push the frame 100 to the desired position using the self-locking casters 123. Then, press the self-locking casters 123 to fix the position of the frame 100. Next, start the servo motor 105 to drive the rotating block 101 to rotate inside the frame 100. The rotating block 101 drives the hexagonal frame 102 to rotate inside the frame 100, adjusting the placement plate 104 to a position accessible to the operator. The mounting frame 103 can rotate, and under the action of the counterweight 122, the opening of the placement plate 104 is always facing upwards. Then, place the coffee beans to be dried into the placement plate 104. After the coffee beans are evenly placed into the six placement plates 104, turn off the servo motor 105 to allow the coffee beans to dry. During the drying process, when it is necessary to turn the coffee beans inside the multiple placement plates 104, the drive motor 118 is started to drive the first gear 116 to rotate. The first gear 116 drives the second gear 117 to rotate, which in turn drives the linkage shafts 113 on both sides to rotate via the connecting rod 115. When the linkage shafts 113 rotate, they drive the crank 110 to rotate via the pulley group 114, causing the rotating shaft 112 to slide inside the reciprocating ring 111. This causes the turning frame 107 to reciprocate inside the placement plates 104, thereby evenly turning the coffee beans inside the placement plates 104. This improves the uniformity of the coffee bean drying process. In addition, three dryers 121 can be started to dry the coffee beans on the placement plates 104, which improves the drying efficiency of the coffee beans and enhances their practicality.

[0022] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0023] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A coffee bean drying device for coffee processing, comprising a frame (100), characterized in that: The frame (100) is rotatably connected to a pair of rotating blocks (101), and a hexagonal frame (102) is fixedly connected between the two rotating blocks (101). At least six pairs of mounting brackets (103) are rotatably connected inside the hexagonal frame (102), and a placement plate (104) is fixedly connected between the two mounting brackets (103). A pair of moving slots (106) are provided inside the placement plate (104), and a flipping frame (107) is slidably connected inside the placement plate (104) through the moving slots (106). A driving component for driving the flipping frame (107) to reciprocate is connected to the mounting bracket (103). The frame (100) is also provided with a drying component for drying the coffee beans on the placement plate (104). A servo motor (105) is fixedly connected to the frame (100), and the output end of the servo motor (105) is fixedly connected to the rotating blocks (101).

2. The coffee bean drying apparatus for coffee processing as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The drive component includes a crank (110) rotatably connected to the mounting bracket (103), a reciprocating ring (111) fixedly connected above the flipping frame (107), a rotating shaft (112) fixedly connected to the crank (110), and the rotating shaft (112) slidably connected inside the reciprocating ring (111).

3. The coffee bean drying apparatus for coffee processing as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A linkage shaft (113) is rotatably connected to the rotating block (101). Multiple evenly distributed pulley sets (114) are provided on the linkage shaft (113). The linkage shaft (113) is connected to the crank (110) through the pulley sets (114). Two linkage shafts (113) are fixedly connected through a connecting rod (115). A drive motor (118) is fixedly connected to the hexagonal frame (102). A first gear (116) is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor (118). A second gear (117) is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (115). The first gear (116) and the second gear (117) are meshed together.

4. The coffee bean drying apparatus for coffee processing as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The drying assembly includes a drying rack (120) fixedly connected to a frame (100), and at least three dryers (121) are connected to the drying rack (120).

5. The coffee bean drying apparatus for coffee processing as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A counterweight (122) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the placement plate (104) so ​​that the opening of the placement plate (104) always faces upward during rotation.

6. The coffee bean drying apparatus for coffee processing as described in claim 1, characterized in that: At least four self-locking casters (123) are connected to the bottom of the frame (100).