Automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea

Abstract

The utility model discloses black tea automatic continuous fermentation machine, it includes: fermentation tank, the fermentation tank side inlaying mounting panel, the mounting panel side fixed connection high pressure pump, the other side of mounting panel is fixed with water delivery pipe through the pipe card, the water delivery pipe side is connected through the flange and sprays the water pipe, the inside of mounting panel is equipped with two installation grooves, two the inside of installation groove is slidably connected two plug -in board, the one end of plug -in board is inserted in the inside of fermentation tank away from installation groove, and the sliding connection push piece is between two the plug -in board of proximity, the push piece side rotatory connection rotates the screw rod, the outside of rotating screw rod is connected with the inside screw thread of mounting panel, the plug -in board side fixed connection slide rod, the inside of fermentation tank is slidably connected five fermentation frame, and the overall of water delivery pipe and water spray pipe is dismantled conveniently for staff, and it is convenient for staff to replace, and the device maintenance difficulty is reduced, and it is convenient that the tea leaf is opened automatically, and it is convenient that the tea leaf is pushed out automatically.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of black tea fermentation technology, and in particular to an automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea. Background Technology

[0002] During the processing of black tea, a chemical reaction centered on the enzymatic oxidation of tea polyphenols occurs, resulting in significant changes in the composition of fresh leaves. The amount of tea polyphenols decreases, while new components such as theaflavins and thearubigins and aroma substances are produced, giving black tea its characteristic red color, red liquor, red leaves, and sweet and mellow taste.

[0003] Existing fermenters are often equipped with humidification devices, but when the internal pipes are damaged, it is inconvenient for staff to disassemble and maintain the entire device, making the device inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea, which solves the problem of the inconvenience of disassembling and maintaining the humidification pipes.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, an automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea is provided, comprising: a fermentation chamber, an installation plate fitted into the side of the fermentation chamber, a high-pressure pump fixedly connected to the side of the installation plate, a water supply pipe fixed to the other side of the installation plate by pipe clamps, a spray pipe connected to the side of the water supply pipe by a flange, two installation slots opened inside the installation plate, two insert plates slidably connected inside each of the two installation slots, the end of the insert plate away from the installation slot being inserted into the fermentation chamber, a push block slidably connected between two adjacent insert plates, a rotating screw rotatably connected to the side of the push block, the rotating screw being threadedly connected to the inside of the installation plate, and a sliding rod fixedly connected to the side of the insert plate, facilitating the complete removal of the water supply pipe and the spray pipe by the operator for easy replacement and reducing the difficulty of device maintenance;

[0006] Five fermentation racks are slidably connected inside the fermentation box. Each of the five racks has two rubber balls connected to its side via a connecting rod. Each rack has a stopper plate fitted into its side, with two stopper holes on each side. The rubber balls are inserted into these holes. A spreading plate is fitted into the inner wall of each rack. An extension plate is slidably connected inside the spreading plate. A spring cylinder is fixedly connected to the side of the extension plate. A limiting post is slidably connected inside the spring cylinder. A spring is fixedly connected between the lower surface of the limiting post and the inner wall of the spring cylinder. One end of the limiting post is inserted into the spreading plate. An electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected inside the fermentation rack. The output end of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the side of the spreading plate, facilitating automatic spreading and ejection of the tea leaves.

[0007] According to the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea, a hydraulic push rod is fixedly connected inside the mounting plate, and the output end of the hydraulic push rod is connected to the side of the fermentation rack through screws, so as to facilitate the pushing out of the fermentation rack one by one and to facilitate the placement of tea leaves.

[0008] According to the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea, a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor are fixedly connected to the side of the mounting plate to facilitate monitoring of internal humidity and temperature.

[0009] According to the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea, the side of the water spray pipe is connected to multiple precision nozzles, which are evenly arranged to facilitate the spraying of water mist and provide a suitable fermentation environment.

[0010] According to the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea, a support mesh plate is fixedly connected inside the fermentation rack, and multiple through holes are provided on the upper surface of the support mesh plate to facilitate air circulation.

[0011] According to the aforementioned automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea, the side of the fermentation box is hinged to a glass-sealed cabinet door, and a handle is fixedly connected to the side of the glass-sealed cabinet door, which facilitates sealing of the fermentation box.

[0012] According to the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea, a uniform air distribution plate is fixedly connected to the lower part of the inner wall of the fermentation box, a pressure equalization chamber is provided below the uniform air distribution plate, an electric heating wire heating plate is fixedly connected between the lower surface of the uniform air distribution plate and the bottom surface of the fermentation box, a centrifugal fan is fixedly connected to the side of the fermentation box, the air outlet of the centrifugal fan is connected to the pressure equalization chamber, and an air outlet is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fermentation box to facilitate the flow of air inside the fermentation box.

[0013] According to the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea, the side of the air distribution plate is attached to the side of the mounting plate, and ventilation holes are provided through the side of the air distribution plate and the side of the heating wire plate to facilitate airflow from bottom to top.

[0014] The above-mentioned solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The pusher block is moved by rotating the screw, which facilitates the use of the inclined surface of the pusher block to cooperate with the inclined surface of one end of the insert plate, making it easy to push the insert plate into the fermentation tank. The slide rod facilitates the movement of the insert plate, which can easily release the limit of the insert plate on the installation plate. This makes it easy for the staff to remove the water supply pipe and the water spray pipe as a whole, making it easy for the staff to replace them and reducing the difficulty of equipment maintenance.

[0016] 2. The rubber ball is inserted into the hole on the side of the stopper plate, which is convenient for fixing by the elasticity of the rubber ball. The electric telescopic rod extends and retracts, which can conveniently drive the spreading plate to move back and forth. The spring inside the spring cylinder can conveniently push the limit post into the spreading plate, which can conveniently fix the extended plate after it is extended, so as to automatically spread the tea leaves and automatically push the tea leaves out.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the fermentation box of the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the spring cylinder of the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the insert plate of the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the insert plate of the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to this utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This utility model relates to an automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea. Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the spreading plate of the automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to this utility model.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Fermentation chamber; 2. Centrifugal fan; 3. Glass sealed cabinet door; 4. Air outlet; 5. Water spray pipe; 6. Water supply pipe; 7. Rubber ball; 8. Humidity sensor; 9. Plug plate; 10. Fermentation rack; 11. Temperature sensor; 12. Air distribution plate; 13. Pressure equalization chamber; 14. Heating wire heating plate; 15. Hydraulic push rod; 16. Rotating screw; 17. Mounting plate; 18. Sliding rod; 19. High-pressure pump; 20. Bearing mesh plate; 21. Spreading plate; 22. Electric telescopic rod; 23. Push block; 24. Insert plate; 25. Extension plate; 26. Spring cylinder; 27. Spring; 28. Limiting post. Detailed Implementation

[0030] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0031] Reference Figure 1-9 The present invention relates to an automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea, comprising: a fermentation box 1, an installation plate 17 fitted into the side of the fermentation box 1, a high-pressure pump 19 fixedly connected to the side of the installation plate 17, the high-pressure pump 19 being able to draw water through a pipe, a water supply pipe 6 fixed to the other side of the installation plate 17 by a pipe clamp, a spray pipe 5 connected to the side of the water supply pipe 6 by a flange, two installation grooves provided inside the installation plate 17 to provide an installation base, two insert plates 24 slidably connected inside each of the two installation grooves, the insert plates 24 being used to limit the installation plate 17, the end of the insert plate 24 away from the installation groove being inserted into the fermentation box 1, a push block 23 slidably connected between two adjacent insert plates 24, the side of the push block 23 being slidably connected to the inner wall of the installation groove, the installation groove being able to limit the push block 23, a rotating screw 16 rotatably connected to the side of the push block 23, the rotating screw 16 being used to drive the push block 23 to move, the outside of the rotating screw 16 being threadedly connected to the inside of the installation plate 17, and a sliding rod 18 fixedly connected to the side of the insert plate 24.

[0032] Five fermentation racks 10 are slidably connected inside the fermentation box 1. Each of the five fermentation racks 10 has two rubber balls 7 connected to its side via connecting rods. Each of the five fermentation racks 10 has a stopper plate 9 fitted into its side. The stopper plate 9 has two stopper holes on its side, the diameter of which is smaller than the diameter of the rubber balls 7. The rubber balls 7 are inserted into the stopper holes. Each of the five fermentation racks 10 has a spreading plate 21 fitted into its inner wall. The spreading plate 21 is used to spread the tea leaves. An extension plate 25 is slidably connected inside the spreading plate 21. The extension plate 25 cooperates with the spreading plate 21 to push the tea leaves out. A spring cylinder 26 is fixedly connected to the side of the extension plate 25. A limiting post 28 is slidably connected inside the spring cylinder 26. The limiting post 28 passes through the spreading plate 21, making it convenient for the staff to press. At the same time, it can limit the spreading plate 21. A spring 27 is fixedly connected between the lower surface of the limiting post 28 and the inner wall of the spring cylinder 26. One end of the limiting post 28 is inserted into the spreading plate 21. An electric telescopic rod 22 is fixedly connected inside the fermentation rack 10. The output end of the electric telescopic rod 22 is fixedly connected to the side of the spreading plate 21.

[0033] The mounting plate 17 is internally fixedly connected to a hydraulic push rod 15. The output end of the hydraulic push rod 15 is connected to the side of the fermentation rack 10 by screws. The hydraulic push rod 15 is controlled by a PLC controller to push the fermentation rack 10.

[0034] Temperature sensor 11 and humidity sensor 8 are fixedly connected to the side of mounting plate 17. The internal temperature and humidity are detected by temperature sensor 11 and humidity sensor 8, and the data is transmitted to PLC controller.

[0035] The side of the water spray pipe 5 is connected to multiple precision nozzles, which are evenly distributed.

[0036] The fermentation rack 10 is internally fixedly connected to a support mesh plate 20. Multiple through holes are provided on the upper surface of the support mesh plate 20, through which air can flow.

[0037] The side of the fermentation box 1 is hinged to the glass-sealed cabinet door 3, and the side of the glass-sealed cabinet door 3 is fixedly connected to a handle.

[0038] A uniform air distribution plate 12 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the inner wall of the fermentation box 1. A pressure equalization chamber 13 is provided at the lower part of the uniform air distribution plate 12. An electric heating wire heating plate 14 is fixedly connected between the lower surface of the uniform air distribution plate 12 and the inner bottom surface of the fermentation box 1. A centrifugal fan 2 is fixedly connected to the side of the fermentation box 1. A filter screen, such as synthetic fiber non-woven fabric, is provided at the air inlet end. The air outlet end of the centrifugal fan 2 is connected to the pressure equalization chamber 13. An air outlet 4 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fermentation box 1. A filter screen is provided inside the air outlet 4.

[0039] The side of the air distribution plate 12 is attached to the side of the mounting plate 17. Ventilation holes are provided through the side of the air distribution plate 12 and the side of the heating wire plate 14. The heating wire is arranged in an S-shape inside the heating wire plate 14.

[0040] Working principle: During use, the operator first places an appropriate amount of tea leaves on the supporting mesh plate 20. Then, the controller controls the electric telescopic rod 22 to move the spreading plate 21, facilitating the automatic spreading of the tea leaves. After placement, the controller controls the centrifugal fan 2 to blow in air, and simultaneously activates the electric heating wire heating plate 14 to heat the blown air, providing a suitable fermentation temperature. The air flows from bottom to top, and the high-pressure pump 19 draws water, which is then fed into the water supply pipe 6 and the spray pipe 5. Water mist is sprayed out using the precision nozzle on the spray pipe 5. If the spray pipe 5 or the precision nozzle is damaged, first remove the screws connecting the hydraulic push rod 15 to the fermentation rack 10. Rotate the screw 16 to push the pusher block 23 to move. The inclined surface of the pusher block 23 cooperates with the inclined surface of the insert plate 24 to easily release the limit on the insert plate 24. Then, the slide rod 18 drives the insert plate 24 to move, making it easy for the staff to remove the water pipe 6 and the spray pipe 5 as a whole, making it easy for the staff to replace them and reducing the difficulty of maintenance. After fermentation is completed, the staff can first pull out the stopper plate 9, and then start the electric telescopic rod 22 to push the spreading plate 21 to move out a set distance. Then, the staff can press the limit post 28 to extend the extension plate 25. Then, start the electric telescopic rod 22 again to push the spreading plate 21 and the extension plate 25 to push out the tea leaves and facilitate automatic discharge.

[0041] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. Automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea, including: A fermentation box (1) is characterized in that a mounting plate (17) is fitted on the side of the fermentation box (1), a high-pressure pump (19) is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting plate (17), a water supply pipe (6) is fixed to the other side of the mounting plate (17) by a pipe clamp, a spray pipe (5) is connected to the side of the water supply pipe (6) by a flange, two mounting grooves are opened inside the mounting plate (17), two insert plates (24) are slidably connected inside the two mounting grooves, one end of the insert plate (24) away from the mounting groove is inserted into the fermentation box (1), a push block (23) is slidably connected between two adjacent insert plates (24), a rotating screw (16) is rotatably connected to the side of the push block (23), the outside of the rotating screw (16) is threadedly connected to the inside of the mounting plate (17), and a slide rod (18) is fixedly connected to the side of the insert plate (24). The fermentation box (1) is internally connected to five fermentation racks (10). Each of the five fermentation racks (10) has two rubber balls (7) connected to its side via a connecting rod. Each of the five fermentation racks (10) has a stopper plate (9) fitted to its side. Each stopper plate (9) has two stopper holes on its side. Each rubber ball (7) is inserted into the stopper hole. Each of the five fermentation racks (10) has a spreading plate (21) fitted to its inner wall. Each spreading plate (21) has an extension plate (25) slidably connected to its inner wall. Each extension plate (25) has a spring cylinder (26) fixedly connected to its side. Each spring cylinder (26) has a limiting post (28) slidably connected to its inner wall. Each limiting post (28) has a spring (27) fixedly connected between its lower surface and the inner wall of the spring cylinder (26). One end of each limiting post (28) is inserted into the spreading plate (21). Each fermentation rack (10) has an electric telescopic rod (22) fixedly connected to its inner wall. The output end of the electric telescopic rod (22) is fixedly connected to the side of the spreading plate (21).

2. The automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate (17) is internally fixedly connected to a hydraulic push rod (15), and the output end of the hydraulic push rod (15) is connected to the side of the fermentation rack (10) by screws.

3. The automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, A temperature sensor (11) is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting plate (17), and a humidity sensor (8) is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting plate (17).

4. The automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the water spray pipe (5) is connected to multiple precision nozzles, and the multiple precision nozzles are evenly arranged.

5. The automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fermentation rack (10) is internally fixedly connected to a support mesh plate (20), and the upper surface of the support mesh plate (20) is provided with multiple through holes.

6. The automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fermentation box (1) is hinged to a glass-sealed cabinet door (3) on the side, and a handle is fixedly connected to the side of the glass-sealed cabinet door (3).

7. The automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, A uniform air distribution plate (12) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the inner wall of the fermentation box (1). A pressure equalization chamber (13) is provided at the lower part of the uniform air distribution plate (12). An electric heating wire heating plate (14) is fixedly connected between the lower surface of the uniform air distribution plate (12) and the inner bottom surface of the fermentation box (1). A centrifugal fan (2) is fixedly connected to the side of the fermentation box (1). The air outlet of the centrifugal fan (2) is connected to the pressure equalization chamber (13). An air outlet (4) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fermentation box (1).

8. The automatic continuous fermentation machine for black tea according to claim 7, characterized in that, The side of the air distribution plate (12) is attached to the side of the mounting plate (17), and ventilation holes are provided through the side of the air distribution plate (12) and the side of the electric heating wire heating plate (14).

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