An intelligent quality monitoring system for tea-making process
By using a transparent glass protective cover and an automatic wiping mechanism in the tea quality monitoring system, the problem of water vapor obstructing the view during the tea fixing process was solved, achieving a clear view and accurate detection for the monitoring probe.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XISHUANGBANNA HAIRONG TEA CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-28
AI Technical Summary
Water vapor produced during the withering process of tea leaves adheres to the surface of the quality monitoring probe, affecting the field of view.
A transparent glass protective cover is used to isolate tea vapors from the monitoring probe, and a drive mechanism automatically wipes the glass surface with an absorbent sponge to ensure a clear view of the probe.
It effectively prevents water vapor from obstructing the field of vision, ensuring a clear view of the monitoring probe and improving the accuracy of quality monitoring.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tea-making process quality monitoring technology, specifically to an intelligent quality monitoring system for tea-making processes. Background Technology
[0002] Tea making, also known as tea processing, refers to the process by which fresh tea buds and leaves are processed into various semi-finished or finished tea products through various tea-making processes. Tea making includes processes such as withering, shaking, and baking. Oolong tea and black tea are common finished products. In order to ensure the quality of tea, a quality monitoring system is usually used to monitor it.
[0003] Among them, the announcement number CN205567672U describes a refined tea production system, which includes a refined tea production line and a video monitoring system. The refined tea production line consists of an intelligent color sorter, a roasting machine, a cooling machine, an electrostatic separator, an automatic cabinet-type uniform stacker, a magnetic separator, a sieve, a sand and gravel separator, a metal detector, a moisture meter, an automatic metering machine, and a packaging machine. All adjacent equipment is connected by a conveyor mechanism. The video monitoring system includes multiple cameras, a wired Ethernet connection, a server, and a monitoring terminal. The multiple cameras are installed on various equipment in the refined tea production line or in the corresponding workshop. The multiple cameras are connected to the server via a wired Ethernet connection, and the server is connected to the monitoring terminal via a data cable.
[0004] However, existing tea production processes usually require a fixation process, during which the tea leaves still contain some moisture. In addition, the tea leaves are usually at a high temperature after fixation, so the tea leaves will produce some water vapor. This water vapor will then adhere to the surface of the quality monitoring probe, thus affecting the field of view of the quality monitoring probe. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the problems existing in the above-mentioned refined tea production system, this utility model is proposed.
[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent quality monitoring system for tea production, which solves the problem that in the existing tea production process, a fixing process is usually required. At this time, the tea leaves still contain some moisture. In addition, the tea leaves are usually in a high-temperature state after fixing, so the tea leaves will produce some water vapor. At this time, the water vapor will adhere to the surface of the quality monitoring probe, thus affecting the field of view of the quality monitoring probe.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: An intelligent quality monitoring system for tea processing includes a tea conveyor belt. A U-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the tea conveyor belt. A tea quality monitoring probe is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the U-shaped plate. An annular plate is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the U-shaped plate. A transparent glass protective cover is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the annular plate. The transparent glass protective cover is disposed on the outer surface of the tea quality monitoring probe. Two mounting plates are symmetrically fixedly connected to the lower surface of the U-shaped plate. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to one side of each of the two mounting plates. An arc-shaped plate is fixedly connected between the two rotating shafts. An absorbent sponge is fixedly connected to the inner side of the arc-shaped plate. A driving mechanism is provided on the upper surface of the U-shaped plate. A transmission mechanism is provided between the driving mechanism and each of the two rotating shafts. The driving mechanism drives the corresponding rotating shafts to rotate through the two transmission mechanisms respectively.
[0008] Preferably, the driving mechanism includes two support plates, a lead screw, a slider, and a motor. The two support plates are symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper surface of the U-shaped plate. The lead screw is rotatably connected between the two support plates. The motor is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate. One end of the lead screw passes through one side of the corresponding support plate and is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor. The slider is threaded onto the wall of the lead screw.
[0009] Preferably, the transmission mechanism includes a toothed plate and two gears. The U-shaped plate has a cavity inside, and the toothed plate is slidably disposed inside the cavity. One end of each of the two rotating shafts passes through one side of the corresponding mounting plate. The two gears are respectively fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the corresponding rotating shaft, and both gears mesh with the toothed plate.
[0010] Preferably, the lower end of the slider passes through the upper surface of the U-shaped plate and is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the toothed plate.
[0011] Preferably, the upper surface of the cavity is provided with a first strip-shaped hole, and the inner wall of the strip-shaped hole is in contact with both sides of the slider.
[0012] Preferably, the upper surface of the cavity has two symmetrically formed second strip holes, and the two second strip holes are respectively matched with the corresponding gears.
[0013] The technical effects and advantages provided by this utility model in the above technical solution are as follows: 1. This utility model features a transparent glass protective cover that isolates tea vapor from the monitoring probe. It also features a flip-up absorbent sponge that automatically wipes the glass surface, ensuring a clear view for the probe. Compared to traditional unprotected designs, this solves the problem of "obstructed view" caused by high-temperature steam after the tea leaves have been processed.
[0014] 2. In this utility model, the lead screw is driven by a motor to rotate, which causes the slider to drive the toothed plate to move horizontally. Through gear and shaft transmission, the arc plate is flipped, and its wiping stroke covers the entire surface of the glass cover. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 For the present utility model Figure 1 A sectional view; Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of part A.
[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Tea conveyor belt, 2. U-shaped plate, 3. Tea quality monitoring probe, 4. Circular plate, 5. Transparent glass protective cover, 6. Arc plate, 7. Rotary shaft, 8. Water-absorbing sponge, 9. Support plate, 10. Lead screw, 11. Slider, 12. Motor, 13. Gear, 14. Rack, 15. Mounting plate. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0019] This utility model discloses an intelligent quality monitoring system for tea-making processes.
[0020] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-3 The intelligent quality monitoring system for tea processing shown includes a tea conveyor belt 1, a U-shaped plate 2 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the tea conveyor belt 1, a tea quality monitoring probe 3 fixedly connected to the lower surface of the U-shaped plate 2, an annular plate 4 fixedly connected to the lower surface of the U-shaped plate 2, a transparent glass protective cover 5 fixedly connected to the lower surface of the annular plate 4, the transparent glass protective cover 5 being disposed on the outer surface of the tea quality monitoring probe 3, two mounting plates 15 symmetrically fixedly connected to the lower surface of the U-shaped plate 2, a rotating shaft 7 rotatably connected to one side of each of the two mounting plates 15, an arc-shaped plate 6 fixedly connected between the two rotating shafts 7, an absorbent sponge 8 fixedly connected to the inner side of the arc-shaped plate 6, a drive mechanism disposed on the upper surface of the U-shaped plate 2, and a transmission mechanism disposed between the drive mechanism and the two rotating shafts 7, the drive mechanism driving the corresponding rotating shafts 7 to rotate through the two transmission mechanisms respectively.
[0021] The tea quality monitoring probe 3 is installed on the lower surface of the U-shaped plate 2, directly opposite the tea conveyor belt 1. It can perform online detection of indicators such as color and shape of the tea after processing. The transparent glass protective cover 5 is fixed by the ring plate 4 to isolate the probe from the external environment and prevent tea water vapor from directly contacting the probe lens. The glass cover is made of a high light transmittance material to ensure clear monitoring images. To prevent condensation on the glass surface, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the drive mechanism includes two support plates 9, a lead screw 10, a slider 11, and a motor 12. The two support plates 9 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper surface of the U-shaped plate 2. The lead screw 10 is rotatably connected between the two support plates 9. The motor 12 is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate 9. One end of the lead screw 10 passes through one side of the corresponding support plate 9 and is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 12. The slider 11 is threaded onto the rod wall of the lead screw 10. The transmission mechanism includes a toothed plate 13 and two gears 14. A cavity is opened inside the U-shaped plate 2. The toothed plate 13 is slidably disposed inside the cavity. One end of each of the two rotating shafts 7 passes through one side of the corresponding mounting plate 15. The two gears 14 are respectively fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the corresponding rotating shafts 7. Both gears 14 mesh with the toothed plate 13.
[0022] When condensation forms on the glass surface due to tea vapor, the motor 12 of the drive mechanism starts, driving the lead screw 10 to rotate. The slider 11 moves along the lead screw, and the toothed plate 13 connected to its lower end slides within the cavity of the U-shaped plate. The toothed plate meshes with two gears 14, driving the rotating shaft 7 to rotate, causing the arc-shaped plate 6 to flip towards the glass cover. The absorbent sponge 8 on the inner side of the arc-shaped plate comes into close contact with the surface of the glass cover, wiping the glass surface with the flipping motion to remove condensation and a small amount of tea stains, ensuring a continuously clear field of view for the probe.
[0023] To ensure the stability of cleaning, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the lower end of the slider 11 passes through the upper surface of the U-shaped plate 2 and is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the toothed plate 13. A first strip hole is provided on the upper surface of the cavity. The inner wall of the strip hole fits against the two sides of the slider 11. Two second strip holes are symmetrically provided on the upper surface of the cavity. The two second strip holes are respectively matched with the corresponding gears 14.
[0024] The first slot restricts the translation trajectory of the slider to prevent misalignment between the toothed plate and the gear; the second slot provides space for the gear to rotate while limiting the sliding range of the toothed plate.
[0025] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. An intelligent quality monitoring system for tea processing, comprising a tea conveyor belt (1), characterized in that, A U-shaped plate (2) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the tea conveyor belt (1). A tea quality monitoring probe (3) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the U-shaped plate (2). An annular plate (4) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the U-shaped plate (2). A transparent glass protective cover (5) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the annular plate (4). The transparent glass protective cover (5) is set on the outer surface of the tea quality monitoring probe (3). Two mounting plates (15) are symmetrically fixedly connected to the lower surface of the U-shaped plate (2). A rotating shaft (7) is rotatably connected to one side of each of the two mounting plates (15). An arc plate (6) is fixedly connected between the two rotating shafts (7). An absorbent sponge (8) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the arc plate (6). A driving mechanism is provided on the upper surface of the U-shaped plate (2). A transmission mechanism is provided between the driving mechanism and the two rotating shafts (7). The driving mechanism drives the corresponding rotating shafts (7) to rotate through the two transmission mechanisms respectively.
2. The intelligent quality monitoring system for tea-making process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes two support plates (9), a lead screw (10), a slider (11), and a motor (12). The two support plates (9) are symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper surface of the U-shaped plate (2). The lead screw (10) is rotatably connected between the two support plates (9). The motor (12) is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate (9). One end of the lead screw (10) passes through one side of the corresponding support plate (9) and is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (12). The slider (11) is threaded onto the wall of the lead screw (10).
3. The intelligent quality monitoring system for tea-making process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism includes a toothed plate (13) and two gears (14). The U-shaped plate (2) has a cavity inside. The toothed plate (13) is slidably disposed inside the cavity. One end of each of the two rotating shafts (7) passes through one side of the corresponding mounting plate (15). The two gears (14) are respectively fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the corresponding rotating shaft (7). Both gears (14) mesh with the toothed plate (13).
4. The intelligent quality monitoring system for tea-making process according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower end of the slider (11) passes through the upper surface of the U-shaped plate (2) and is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the toothed plate (13).
5. The intelligent quality monitoring system for tea-making process according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper surface of the cavity is provided with a first strip hole, and the inner wall of the strip hole is in contact with both sides of the slider (11).
6. The intelligent quality monitoring system for tea-making process according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper surface of the cavity has two second strip holes symmetrically formed, and the two second strip holes are respectively matched with the corresponding gears (14).