A turnover hopper for all-purpose tea production
By designing a turnover hopper with a manual discharge valve assembly and an active discharge component, the problem of flexibility in material turnover and discharge control in tea production was solved, achieving efficient and precise material control and good sealing performance, thereby improving production efficiency and ease of operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LINGYUAN PHARM CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
In the current tea production process, the turnover and discharge control of materials lack flexibility, and it is impossible to quickly adjust the discharge speed and flow rate according to actual needs, resulting in material waste or unstable process parameters.
A turnover hopper for the production of Wan Ying Tea was designed, comprising a manual discharge valve assembly and an active discharge component. The manual discharge valve assembly achieves precise control through a baffle plate and an L-shaped pressure rod, while the active discharge component achieves rapid material pushing through a spiral pusher and a worm gear reversing device. Sealing rings and flanges ensure airtightness, and lifting rings and brakeable casters improve ease of operation.
It achieves efficient and precise control of materials and good sealing, improves production efficiency, ensures the cleanliness of the production environment and the hygiene of materials, adapts to the material loading and unloading needs of different heights, and provides stable support during movement.
Smart Images

Figure CN224546991U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Lingyuan Wanying Tea technology, specifically to a turnover hopper for the production of Wanying Tea. Background Technology
[0002] Lingyuan Wanying Tea is a traditional Chinese medicine tea preparation composed of various Chinese herbs. In the field of tea production and processing, the turnover and transportation of materials are important links in the production process. Especially in the production process of Lingyuan Wanying Tea, the storage, transfer and discharge of raw materials require efficient, precise and reliable equipment support. The existing discharge control lacks flexibility and cannot quickly adjust the discharge speed and flow according to actual needs, resulting in material waste or unstable process parameters. To address the aforementioned problems, there is an urgent need for a reusable hopper that can improve discharge efficiency, enhance operational flexibility, optimize sealing performance, and ensure easy mobility, in order to meet the specific needs of the Lingyuan Wanying Tea production process. Based on this background, this utility model proposes an innovative reusable hopper design, aiming to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and improve the overall efficiency and quality of the tea production process. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the problems in the existing technology, this utility model provides a turnover hopper for the production of Wan Ying Tea.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is a turnover hopper for the production of Wanying Tea, including a storage hopper, a manual discharge valve group is provided at the bottom discharge end of the storage hopper, and an active discharge component is provided at the center of the storage hopper. The manual discharge valve assembly includes a material sleeve, with a discharge inner sleeve welded to the top of the material sleeve. A baffle plate is provided at the bottom of the discharge inner sleeve. An L-shaped pressure rod is inserted into one side of the material sleeve. The top of the baffle plate is fitted onto the L-shaped pressure rod, and both ends of the L-shaped pressure rod are rotatably connected to the material sleeve via bearings.
[0005] By adopting the above technical solution, the storage hopper serves as the main container for storing Lingyuan Wanying Tea raw materials; The manual discharge valve assembly is located at the bottom discharge end of the storage hopper and is used to control the precise discharge of materials. The manual discharge valve assembly includes a material sleeve, an inner discharge sleeve, a baffle plate, an L-shaped pressure rod, and a flange. The material sleeve forms the main outer shell of the manual discharge valve assembly, with the inner discharge sleeve welded to its top. The inner discharge sleeve forms an internal channel to guide material flow. The baffle plate covers the bottom of the inner discharge sleeve and is fitted onto the L-shaped pressure rod at the top. The opening and closing of the baffle plate is achieved by rotating the L-shaped pressure rod. The L-shaped pressure rod is inserted into one side of the material sleeve, and its two ends are rotatably connected to the material sleeve via bearings, allowing the baffle plate to open or close the material discharge under the drive of the L-shaped pressure rod. The flange is welded to the top of the material sleeve and fixedly connected to the bottom discharge end of the storage hopper with bolts. A sealing ring is provided at the flange joint to ensure sealing performance.
[0006] Preferably, the top of the material sleeve and the bottom discharge end of the storage hopper are both welded with corresponding flanges, and the flanges of the material sleeve and the flanges of the storage hopper are fixed together by bolts.
[0007] Preferably, the active discharge assembly includes a spiral pusher rod, which is located inside the bottom discharge end of the storage hopper; The top of the spiral pusher is connected to a shaft, and a worm gear reversing device is installed at the center of the top of the storage hopper. The worm gear output shaft of the worm gear reversing device passes through the storage hopper and is connected to the rotating shaft at the top of the shaft via a coupling.
[0008] Preferably, the worm input shaft of the worm gear commutator extends through the housing of the worm gear commutator and has an internal hexagonal socket for inserting a hexagonal wrench or a drill with a hexagonal drill rod.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the active discharge assembly is located at the center of the storage hopper to actively push the material out. The active discharge assembly includes a spiral pusher, a shaft, a worm gear reversing device, and an internal hexagonal socket. The spiral pusher is located inside the discharge end at the bottom of the storage hopper, and it pushes the material evenly to the discharge port through rotational motion. The shaft is connected to the top of the spiral pusher and is used to transmit power. The worm gear reversing device is installed at the center of the top of the storage hopper and includes a worm gear output shaft and a worm gear input shaft. The worm gear output shaft passes through the storage hopper and is connected to the rotating shaft at the top of the shaft through a coupling, thereby converting external power into the rotational motion of the spiral pusher. The worm gear input shaft passes through the housing of the worm gear reversing device and has an internal hexagonal socket for inserting a hexagonal wrench or an electric drill with a hexagonal drill rod to achieve manual or electric drive.
[0010] Preferably, a lifting ring for lifting is welded to the outer periphery of the top of the storage hopper.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, a lifting ring is welded to the outer periphery of the top of the storage hopper, and the lifting ring is used for lifting operations.
[0012] Preferably, a feed inlet is provided on one side of the top of the storage hopper, and a material gate is installed at the feed inlet via a hinge. Sealing rings are provided at the material gate cover and the flange mating area.
[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the storage hopper is welded to a support leg, and the bottom of the support leg is equipped with a brakeable caster.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the bottom of the storage hopper is welded with support legs, and the bottom of the support legs is equipped with brakeable casters. The braking function of the casters ensures the stability of the turnover hopper during movement and placement.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Through optimized structural design, this utility model achieves efficient material discharge, good sealing, convenient operation, and a stable structure. Specifically, the manual discharge valve assembly achieves precise material control through a simple mechanical structure. The baffle plate opens and closes under the drive of the L-shaped pressure rod, making operation simple and highly reliable, avoiding the inconvenience caused by the complex operation of traditional valves. Simultaneously, the active discharge component utilizes the design of a spiral pusher and a worm gear reversing device to quickly and evenly push materials out, significantly improving production efficiency. The sealing design of the storage hopper effectively prevents dust leakage. The sealing rings at the material gate cover and flange connection prevent dust leakage through physical sealing, ensuring a clean production environment and hygienic materials. The design of the lifting ring and brakeable casters enhances the ease of operation of the turnover hopper. The lifting ring facilitates lifting operations and adapts to the material loading and unloading needs at different heights; the brakeable casters make the turnover hopper more flexible during movement and provide stable support during positioning. The overall structural design of the turnover hopper in this application emphasizes stability. The storage hopper is connected by welding to ensure a robust structure; the combination of support legs and brakeable casters provides reliable stability while meeting mobility requirements, making it suitable for complex production scenarios. This invention provides a reasonably structured, fully functional, and easy-to-operate turnover hopper, particularly suitable for the material storage and transfer needs in the production of Wanying Tea. Through the synergistic action of the manual discharge valve assembly and the active discharge component, efficient discharge and precise control are achieved; the design of the sealing ring and flange ensures excellent sealing performance; and the combination of lifting rings, support legs, and brakeable casters enhances operational convenience and structural stability. This invention possesses significant technical advantages and practical application value, and can meet the material handling needs in the production of Lingyuan Wanying Tea. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall design of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the manual discharge valve assembly of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the manual discharge valve assembly of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the active material discharge component of this utility model; Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; In the diagram: 1. Storage hopper; 11. Material gate; 12. Support leg; 13. Lifting ring; 2. Manual discharge valve assembly; 21. Material sleeve; 22. Discharge inner sleeve; 23. Baffle plate; 24. L-shaped pressure bar; 25. Flange; 3. Active discharge assembly; 31. Spiral push rod; 32. Shaft; 33. Worm gear reversing device; 331. Hex socket. Detailed Implementation
[0018] This utility model provides a turnover hopper for the production of Wan Ying Tea, the structural design and functional implementation of which are as follows: Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the accompanying drawings, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below.
[0019] In practical applications, the storage hopper 1 serves as the main container for storing the raw materials of Lingyuan Wanying Tea. A feed inlet is located on one side of the top of the storage hopper 1, and a material gate 11 is hinged to the feed inlet. A sealing ring made of corrosion-resistant and high-temperature-resistant rubber is installed at the closing point of the material gate 11, effectively preventing dust leakage and ensuring the cleanliness of the production environment and the hygiene of the materials. The design of the material gate 11 facilitates the opening and closing of the feed inlet by operators, enabling the addition and storage of materials. Four lifting rings 13 are welded to the outer periphery of the top of the storage hopper 1, evenly distributed along its top edge. The lifting rings 13 allow the hopper to be lifted using a lifting device, accommodating material loading and unloading needs at different heights. Four rectangular support legs 12 are welded to the outer periphery of the bottom of the storage hopper 1, each with a brakeable caster at its bottom. The braking function of the casters is achieved by manually adjusting the foot pedal, which can lock the position of the casters when needed, ensuring the flexibility of the turnover hopper during movement and the stability when placed. A manual discharge valve assembly 2 is installed at the bottom discharge end of the storage hopper 1. This assembly is used to control the precise discharge of materials. The manual discharge valve assembly 2 includes a material sleeve 21, a discharge inner sleeve 22, a baffle plate 23, an L-shaped pressure rod 24, and a flange 25. The material sleeve 21 forms the main outer shell of the manual discharge valve assembly 2, with the discharge inner sleeve 22 welded to its top. The discharge inner sleeve 22 forms an internal channel to guide materials from the storage hopper 1 to the discharge end. The baffle plate 23 covers the bottom of the discharge inner sleeve 22, and its top is fitted onto the L-shaped pressure rod 24. The L-shaped pressure rod 24 is inserted into one side of the material sleeve 21, with both ends rotatably connected to the material sleeve 21 via bearings. The rotation of the L-shaped pressure rod 24 is manually operated. When the operator drives the L-shaped pressure rod 24 to rotate, the baffle plate 23 shifts accordingly, thereby opening or closing the material discharge. This mechanical structure is simple, reliable, and easy to operate, avoiding the inconvenience caused by the complex operation of traditional valves. Both the top of the material sleeve 21 and the bottom discharge end of the storage hopper 1 are welded with corresponding flanges 25, which are fixed together by bolts. A sealing ring is provided at the joint of the flanges 25 to further enhance the sealing performance of the discharge end and prevent dust leakage.
[0020] An active discharge assembly 3 is located at the center of the storage hopper 1, which actively pushes the material out. The active discharge assembly 3 includes a spiral pusher 31, a shaft 32, a worm gear reversing device 33, and an internal hexagonal socket 331. The spiral pusher 31 is located inside the discharge end at the bottom of the storage hopper 1. Its spiral shape allows it to evenly push the material in the storage hopper 1 to the discharge port through rotational motion. The top of the spiral pusher 31 is connected to the shaft 32, which passes through the storage hopper 1 and extends to the top. A worm gear reversing device 33 is installed at the center of the top of the storage hopper 1. The worm gear reversing device 33 includes a worm gear output shaft and a worm gear input shaft. The worm gear output shaft passes through the storage hopper 1 and is connected to the rotating shaft at the top of the shaft 32 via a coupling, thereby converting external power into the rotational motion of the spiral pusher 31. The worm input shaft extends through the housing of the worm gear commutator 33 and has an internal hexagonal socket 331. The design of the internal hexagonal socket 331 allows the operator to use a hex wrench or a drill with a hexagonal drill bit to manually or electrically drive the worm gear commutator 33, thereby rotating the spiral pusher rod 31. This design not only achieves efficient material discharge but also improves operational flexibility, allowing for selection of manual or electric drive methods according to actual needs.
[0021] In actual use, after the storage hopper 1 is hoisted to the designated position by the lifting equipment via the lifting ring 13, the operator opens the material gate 11 and pours the raw materials of Lingyuan Wanying Tea into the storage hopper 1. The material gate 11 is then closed to ensure good sealing performance. The support legs 12 and brakeable casters at the bottom of the storage hopper 1 allow it to move flexibly within the workshop. When it is necessary to discharge material from the storage hopper 1, the active discharge assembly 3 is activated first. The operator uses a hex wrench or electric drill to insert into the internal hex socket 331, driving the worm gear reversing device 33 to rotate the spiral pusher rod 31. The rotation of the spiral pusher rod 31 evenly pushes the material in the storage hopper 1 to the discharge end, entering the manual discharge valve assembly 2. At this time, the operator controls the opening and closing state of the baffle plate 23 by rotating the L-shaped pressure rod 24, thereby precisely controlling the discharge amount of material. The entire discharge process is efficient and controllable, significantly improving production efficiency.
[0022] The overall structural design of storage hopper 1 emphasizes stability and sealing. Storage hopper 1 employs a welded connection method, resulting in a robust overall structure capable of withstanding significant material weight. Sealing rings are installed at the cover of the material gate 11 and the mating joint of the flange 25. These sealing rings physically prevent dust leakage, ensuring a clean production environment and hygienic materials. The combination of support legs 12 and brakeable casters facilitates the movement of the hopper while providing stable support during use. Storage hopper 1 is made of stainless steel, possessing excellent corrosion resistance and strength, enabling it to adapt to complex production environments.
[0023] The core of this invention lies in the synergistic effect of the manual discharge valve assembly 2 and the active discharge component 3. The manual discharge valve assembly 2 achieves precise material control through a simple mechanical structure. The baffle plate 23 opens and closes under the drive of the L-shaped pressure rod 24, making operation simple and highly reliable. The active discharge component 3, utilizing the design of the spiral push rod 31 and the worm gear reversing device 33, can quickly and evenly push materials out, significantly improving production efficiency. Furthermore, the sealing design of the storage hopper 1 effectively prevents dust leakage. The sealing rings at the cover of the material gate 11 and the flange 25 connection point physically seal against dust leakage, ensuring a clean production environment and hygienic materials. The design of the lifting ring 13 and brakeable casters enhances the ease of operation of the turnover hopper. The lifting ring 13 facilitates lifting operations and adapts to material loading and unloading needs at different heights; the brakeable casters make the turnover hopper more flexible during movement and provide stable support during positioning.
[0024] In summary, this utility model, through optimized structural design, achieves efficient material discharge, excellent sealing, convenient operation, and structural stability. The storage hopper 1 has a reasonable structural design, complete functions, and convenient operation, making it particularly suitable for the material storage and transfer needs in the production of Wanying Tea. The synergistic action of the manual discharge valve group 2 and the active discharge component 3 achieves efficient material discharge and precise control; the design of the sealing ring and flange 25 ensures good sealing performance; and the combined design of the lifting ring 13, support legs 12, and brakeable casters enhances operational convenience and structural stability. This utility model has significant technical advantages and practical application value, and can meet the material handling needs in the production of Lingyuan Wanying Tea.
[0025] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The descriptions of the above embodiments and specifications are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A turnover hopper for the production of Wan Ying Tea, characterized in that, Includes a storage hopper (1), a manual discharge valve group (2) is provided at the bottom discharge end of the storage hopper (1), and an active discharge component (3) is provided at the center of the storage hopper (1). The manual discharge valve assembly (2) includes a material sleeve (21), a discharge inner sleeve (22) is welded to the top of the material sleeve (21), a baffle plate (23) is provided at the bottom of the discharge inner sleeve (22), an L-shaped pressure rod (24) is inserted into one side of the material sleeve (21), the top of the baffle plate (23) is fitted onto the L-shaped pressure rod (24), and the two ends of the L-shaped pressure rod (24) are rotatably connected to the material sleeve (21) through bearings.
2. The turnover hopper for the production of Wan Ying Tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the material sleeve (21) and the bottom discharge end of the storage hopper (1) are both welded with corresponding flanges (25), and the flanges (25) of the material sleeve (21) and the flanges (25) of the storage hopper (1) are fixed together by bolts.
3. A turnover hopper for the production of Wan Ying Tea according to claim 2, characterized in that, The active discharge assembly (3) includes a spiral pusher (31), which is located inside the bottom discharge end of the storage hopper (1).
4. A turnover hopper for the production of Wan Ying Tea according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top of the spiral push rod (31) is connected to the shaft (32), and the top center of the storage hopper (1) is equipped with a worm gear commutator (33). The worm output shaft of the worm gear commutator (33) passes through the storage hopper (1) and is connected to the rotating shaft at the top of the shaft (32) through a coupling.
5. A turnover hopper for the production of Wan Ying Tea according to claim 4, characterized in that, The worm input shaft of the worm gear commutator (33) extends through the housing of the worm gear commutator (33) and has an internal hexagonal socket (331) for inserting a hexagonal wrench or a drill with a hexagonal drill rod.
6. A turnover hopper for the production of Wan Ying Tea according to claim 5, characterized in that, The storage hopper (1) has a lifting ring (13) welded to the outer periphery of its top for lifting.
7. A turnover hopper for the production of Wan Ying Tea according to claim 6, characterized in that, The storage hopper (1) has a feed inlet on one side of its top. The feed inlet is fitted with a material gate (11) via a hinge. Sealing rings are provided at the cover of the material gate (11) and at the mating point of the flange (25).
8. A turnover hopper for the production of Wan Ying Tea according to claim 7, characterized in that, The storage hopper (1) has a support leg (12) welded to its outer periphery at the bottom, and a brakeable caster is installed at the bottom of the support leg (12).