Small tea leaf processing dryer

By introducing a quick-release mechanism and magnetic ultraviolet lamps into the small dryer, the problems of non-adjustable tray spacing and inconvenient cleaning are solved, improving the drying effect and quality consistency of tea, simplifying the cleaning process, and enhancing the stability and convenience of the equipment.

CN224551981UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24YIDU YINGXIN TEA CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YIDU YINGXIN TEA CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-02
Publication Date
2026-07-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The tray spacing of existing small dryers is not adjustable, which affects the drying effect and the consistency of tea quality, and the cleaning process is also cumbersome.

Method used

A tray structure with a quick-release mechanism was designed. The tray spacing is adjustable through the cooperation of push plates and locking blocks. Magnetic ultraviolet lamps and heat-insulating mica sheets are used to improve drying effect and convenience.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of tray spacing, improves the drying effect and the consistency of tea quality, simplifies the tray cleaning process, and enhances the stability and practicality of the dryer.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tea processing, and disclose a kind of small dryer for tea processing, including cabinet, the front end of cabinet is provided with cabinet door, the top of cabinet is equipped with motor, the output of motor is fixed with shaft body by shaft coupling, shaft body extends to the inside of cabinet and is rotatably connected with the bottom end in the inside of cabinet, the both sides of shaft body are provided with tray, the number of tray is multiple and presents longitudinal arrangement, the both sides of shaft body are provided with placing groove, the side of tray close to shaft body is fixed with connecting block, and tray is slid in the inside of placing groove by connecting block.The small dryer for tea processing, by setting quick release mechanism, the distance between adjacent trays can be adjusted, so that different forms of tea can be conveniently dried, the consistency of drying effect and tea quality is improved, and the cleaning process is also facilitated, reducing the degree of complexity.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the entire tea processing process, the drying stage undoubtedly plays a crucial role, directly determining the final quality of the tea. In this stage, small dryers have gained popularity among tea processors due to their compact size, ease of operation, and many other significant advantages. In particular, small dryers are widely used in small-batch tea processing scenarios. They can not only efficiently complete the drying task but also ensure that the tea retains its original color, aroma, and flavor during processing, thereby improving the overall quality of the tea.

[0003] Regarding the above and existing related technologies, the inventor believes that the following defects often exist: In use, existing small dryers mostly adopt a fixed tray structure. When dealing with different tea shapes, the spacing between the trays cannot be adjusted, which affects the drying effect and the consistency of tea quality. Furthermore, this fixed design makes the process of cleaning the trays cumbersome, time-consuming and labor-intensive. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that in the existing technology, most small dryers for tea processing have non-adjustable tray spacing, which leads to limited drying effect and inconvenience in cleaning. Therefore, we propose a small dryer for tea processing.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: a small drying machine for tea processing, including a casing, a door at the front end of the casing, a motor installed on the top of the casing, a shaft fixed to the output end of the motor via a coupling, the shaft extending into the interior of the casing and rotatably connected to the bottom of the casing, trays on both sides of the shaft, multiple trays arranged longitudinally, placement slots on both sides of the shaft, a connecting block fixed to the side of the tray near the shaft, the tray sliding inside the placement slot via the connecting block, and a quick-release mechanism for releasing the position of the tray inside the connecting block.

[0006] Preferably, the quick-release mechanism includes two push plates that slide inside the top of the connecting block and are placed opposite each other. A locking block is fixed to the bottom of the push plate. The two sides inside the placement groove are provided with locking slots that match the locking blocks. The number of locking slots is multiple and arranged longitudinally.

[0007] Preferably, a fixing rod is fixed inside the connecting block, and a through hole is opened on the surface of the push plate, with the fixing rod sliding inside the through hole.

[0008] Preferably, a spring is fitted onto the surface of the fixing rod, and both ends of the spring are fixed to the push plate.

[0009] Preferably, a guide block is fixed to one end of the connecting block near the placement groove, and a guide groove is provided inside the placement groove, with the guide block sliding inside the guide groove.

[0010] Preferably, a heating element is installed in the inner wall of the chassis, and a heat-insulating mica sheet is installed between the inner wall of the chassis and the heating element.

[0011] Preferably, an ultraviolet lamp is installed at the top inside the chassis, and the ultraviolet lamp adopts a magnetic design.

[0012] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] In this invention, by setting a quick-release mechanism, the distance between adjacent trays can be adjusted, thereby facilitating the drying of tea leaves of different shapes, improving the drying effect and the consistency of tea quality, and also making it easier to clean the trays, reducing the tediousness of the cleaning process. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The disclosure of this utility model is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same parts:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the chassis of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tray and shaft separation structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-release mechanism of this utility model.

[0019] Legend: 1. Chassis; 2. Door; 3. Motor; 4. Shaft; 5. Tray; 6. Placement slot; 7. Connecting block; 8. Push plate; 9. Locking block; 10. Locking slot; 11. Fixing rod; 12. Through hole; 13. Spring; 14. Guide block; 15. Guide groove; 16. Heat-insulating mica sheet; 17. Ultraviolet lamp. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Based on the technical solution of this utility model, without changing the essential spirit of this utility model, those skilled in the art can propose various interchangeable structural methods and implementation methods. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative descriptions of the technical solution of this utility model, and should not be regarded as the entirety of this utility model or as a limitation or restriction of the technical solution of this utility model.

[0021] Reference Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a small dryer for tea processing, including a casing 1, a door 2 at the front end of the casing 1, a motor 3 installed on the top of the casing 1, a shaft 4 fixed to the output end of the motor 3 via a coupling, the shaft 4 extending into the interior of the casing 1 and rotatably connected to the bottom end inside the casing 1, trays 5 on both sides of the shaft 4, the number of trays 5 being multiple and arranged longitudinally, a placement groove 6 being opened on both sides of the shaft 4, a connecting block 7 being fixed to the side of the tray 5 near the shaft 4, the tray 5 sliding inside the placement groove 6 via the connecting block 7, and a quick-release mechanism for releasing the position of the tray 5 being provided inside the connecting block 7;

[0022] Specifically: By setting up a quick-release mechanism, the distance between adjacent trays 5 can be adjusted, which facilitates the drying of tea leaves of different shapes, improves the drying effect and the consistency of tea quality, and also makes it easier to clean the trays 5, reducing the tediousness of the cleaning process.

[0023] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment: the quick-release mechanism includes a push plate 8 that slides inside the top of the connecting block 7. There are two push plates 8 that are placed opposite each other. A locking block 9 is fixed to the bottom of the push plate 8. Both sides of the placement groove 6 are provided with locking slots 10 that match the locking block 9. There are multiple locking slots 10 that are arranged longitudinally. A spring 13 is sleeved on the surface of the fixing rod 11. Both ends of the spring 13 are fixed to the push plate 8.

[0024] Specifically: Through the quick-release mechanism, when it is necessary to adjust the distance between the trays 5, the push plate 8 is pushed to move the locking block 9 away from the inside of the slot 10. At this time, the spring 13 is compressed, and then the tray 5 is moved to adjust the distance between adjacent trays 5. This facilitates the drying of tea leaves of different shapes, improves the drying effect and the consistency of tea quality. After the adjustment is completed, the push plate 8 is released. Under the action of the spring 13, the push plate 8 moves the locking block 9 into the inside of the slot 10, thereby fixing the position of the tray 5 and preventing the tray 5 from shaking during the drying process. This improves the stability of the dryer and makes it easier to clean the trays 5, reducing the tediousness of the cleaning process and improving the practicality of the dryer.

[0025] Reference Figure 4 As shown in this embodiment: a fixing rod 11 is fixed inside the connecting block 7, and a through hole 12 is opened on the surface of the push plate 8, and the fixing rod 11 slides inside the through hole 12;

[0026] Specifically, by setting the structure of the fixing rod 11 and the through hole 12, the movement trajectory of the push plate 8 can be limited, thereby preventing the push plate 8 from deviating during movement and further improving the stability of the quick release mechanism.

[0027] Reference Figure 3 As shown in this embodiment: a guide block 14 is fixed at one end of the connecting block 7 near the placement groove 6, and a guide groove 15 is provided inside the placement groove 6, and the guide block 14 slides inside the guide groove 15.

[0028] Specifically, by setting the structure of guide block 14 and guide groove 15, the movement path of tray 5 on shaft 4 can be limited and guided, ensuring that tray 5 can slide smoothly when adjusting the spacing without shaking or jamming, which further improves the working stability and drying effect of the dryer.

[0029] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment: a heating tube is provided in the inner wall of the chassis 1, and a heat-insulating mica sheet 16 is provided between the inner wall of the chassis 1 and the heating tube;

[0030] Specifically, by setting up the heat-insulating mica sheet 16, the heat generated by the heating tube can be isolated and protected, preventing the heat from being directly transferred to the inner wall of the casing 1 and causing energy loss. At the same time, the heat-insulating mica sheet 16 also has good high-temperature resistance and can work stably for a long time in high-temperature environments, further improving the drying efficiency and heat utilization rate of the dryer.

[0031] Reference Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment: an ultraviolet lamp 17 is installed at the top inside the chassis 1, and the ultraviolet lamp 17 adopts a magnetic design;

[0032] Specifically, by setting up ultraviolet lamp 17, the tea leaves can be sterilized and disinfected during the drying process, further improving the quality and safety of the tea. At the same time, the ultraviolet lamp 17 adopts a magnetic design, which makes it easy to disassemble and replace, improving the practicality and convenience of the dryer.

[0033] Working principle: The user opens the machine box 1 by pushing the door 2, places the tea leaves to be dried evenly on the tray 5, closes the door 2, and starts the motor 3. The output end of the motor 3 drives the shaft 4 to rotate through the coupling. The rotation of the shaft 4 in turn drives the tray 5 and the tea leaves on it to rotate, so that the tea leaves can be heated evenly. During the drying process, the heating tube generates heat to dry the tea leaves. At the same time, the ultraviolet lamp 17 sterilizes and disinfects the tea leaves, further improving the quality and safety of the tea leaves. When it is necessary to adjust the distance between adjacent trays 5 to accommodate different shapes of tea leaves, the user pushes the push plate 8 to move the locking block 9 away from the inside of the locking groove 10. At this time, the spring 13 is compressed. Then, the tray 5 is moved to adjust the distance between adjacent trays 5. After the adjustment is completed, the push plate 8 is released. Under the action of the spring 13, the push plate 8 drives the locking block 9 to lock into the inside of the locking groove 10, thereby fixing the position of the tray 5.

[0034] The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the above embodiments without departing from the technical concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and variations should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A small-scale tea drying machine, comprising a casing, characterized in that: The front end of the chassis is provided with a door, and a motor is installed on the top of the chassis. The output end of the motor is fixed to a shaft through a coupling. The shaft extends into the interior of the chassis and is rotatably connected to the bottom of the chassis interior. There are multiple trays on both sides of the shaft, arranged longitudinally. Placement slots are opened on both sides of the shaft. A connecting block is fixed to the side of the tray near the shaft. The tray slides inside the placement slot through the connecting block. The connecting block is provided with a quick-release mechanism for releasing the position of the tray.

2. The small-scale tea drying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-release mechanism includes two push plates that slide inside the top of the connecting block. The push plates are placed opposite each other. A locking block is fixed to the bottom of the push plate. The two sides of the placement groove are provided with locking slots that match the locking blocks. The locking slots are multiple and arranged longitudinally.

3. The small-scale tea drying machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixing rod is fixed inside the connecting block, and a through hole is opened on the surface of the push plate, and the fixing rod slides inside the through hole.

4. The small-scale tea drying machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A spring is fitted onto the surface of the fixing rod, and both ends of the spring are fixed to the push plate.

5. The small-scale tea drying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide block is fixed to one end of the connecting block near the placement groove. A guide groove is provided inside the placement groove, and the guide block slides inside the guide groove.

6. The small-scale tea drying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating tube is installed in the inner wall of the chassis, and a heat-insulating mica sheet is installed between the inner wall of the chassis and the heating tube.

7. The small-scale tea drying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ultraviolet lamp is installed at the top inside the chassis, and the ultraviolet lamp adopts a magnetic design.