A tea leaf fermentation device for black tea processing

Abstract

This utility model discloses a tea leaf fermentation device for black tea processing, relating to the field of black tea processing technology. It includes a fermentation box, with a turning assembly installed inside the fermentation box. The turning assembly includes a telescopic rod installed on the outside of one side of the fermentation box, with a bearing ring installed at one end of the telescopic rod. This utility model utilizes a control motor, a rotating shaft, and a metal mesh barrel. The control motor drives the output rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn drives a second support seat at one end to rotate, simultaneously rotating an outer transmission wheel. The rotation of the transmission wheel drives an outer transmission belt to rotate, which in turn drives a lower set of transmission wheels to rotate. The rotation of the transmission wheels drives another set of rotating shafts to rotate, which in turn drives a second support seat at one end to rotate. The rotation of the second support seat drives an assembly plate to rotate, which in turn drives the metal mesh barrel to rotate. The rotation of the metal mesh barrel turns the tea leaves, facilitating fermentation and improving processing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of black tea processing technology, specifically to a tea leaf fermentation device for black tea processing. Background Technology

[0002] Black tea is a fully fermented tea, made from suitable new tea buds and leaves through a series of processes including withering, rolling (cutting), fermentation, and drying. During production, black tea requires fermentation.

[0003] Patent document CN222236546U discloses an infrared black tea fermentation device, which discloses "an infrared black tea fermentation device, including a body, the body being provided with an infrared black tea fermentation heating structure, the infrared black tea fermentation heating structure including a first outer shell, the lower surface of the first outer shell being fixedly connected to the upper surface of the body, the inner wall of the first outer shell being fixedly connected to a first motor via a bracket, and the first vertical rod penetrating the first outer shell and the body and being slidably connected to a slide rail processed on the first outer shell and the body."

[0004] However, the fermentation equipment described in the aforementioned published documents lacks an auxiliary turning structure, making it inconvenient for users to turn the tea leaves and affecting work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a tea leaf fermentation device for black tea processing, so as to solve the technical problem mentioned in the background art that the fermentation equipment lacks an auxiliary turning structure, making it inconvenient for users to turn the tea leaves and affecting work efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a tea leaf fermentation device for black tea processing, comprising: a fermentation box, an agitation assembly installed on the inner side of the fermentation box, the agitation assembly including a telescopic rod installed on the outside of one side of the fermentation box, a bearing ring installed at one end of the telescopic rod, a first support seat installed at one end of the bearing ring, a rotating shaft installed on the inner wall of the other side of the fermentation box, transmission wheels installed on the outer sides of the two sets of rotating shafts, a transmission belt movably sleeved on the outer side of the transmission wheels, a second support seat installed at one end of the rotating shaft, and the first support seat and... An assembly plate is installed between the second support bases, and a metal mesh barrel is installed between the assembly plates. The top of the metal mesh barrel has a feeding port. A hinge is installed on the rear wall of the metal mesh barrel, and an assembly cover is connected to the rear wall of the metal mesh barrel via the hinge. A connecting seat is installed at the front end of the assembly cover, and a connecting shaft is installed inside the connecting seat. A threaded rod is connected to the inner side of the connecting seat via the connecting shaft. A fastening cap is installed on the outer side of the threaded rod via a threaded movement. A retaining seat is installed on the front of the metal mesh barrel, and the threaded rod is located inside the retaining seat, with the fastening cap resting against the bottom of the retaining seat.

[0007] Preferably, a control motor is installed at one end of the rotating shaft, and the control motor is installed on the outside of one side of the fermentation tank.

[0008] Preferably, a water guide pipe is installed on the inner rear wall of the fermentation tank, and a number of spray nozzles arranged at equal intervals are installed on the front of the water guide pipe. A regulating valve is installed at one end of the water guide pipe, and a transmission pipe is installed at the other end of the regulating valve.

[0009] Preferably, a water storage tank is installed on the top of the fermentation tank, a submersible pump is installed on the inner bottom wall of the water storage tank, the submersible pump is connected to the transmission pipe, a water inlet is installed on the top of the water storage tank, and an infrared liquid level sensor is installed on the top of the water storage tank.

[0010] Preferably, a temperature and humidity sensor is installed on the inner top wall of the fermentation chamber, and a heating lamp is installed on the inner rear wall of the fermentation chamber.

[0011] Preferably, an exhaust valve is installed on one side of the fermentation box, and an air inlet pipe is installed through the inner wall of the other side of the fermentation box, with a blower installed inside the air inlet pipe.

[0012] Preferably, the front of the fermentation tank is connected to a door via a connector, and a controller is installed on the front of the door.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This utility model is equipped with a control motor, a rotating shaft, and a metal mesh barrel. The control motor drives the output rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the second support base at one end to rotate, and simultaneously drives the outer transmission wheel to rotate. The transmission wheel rotates, which in turn drives the outer transmission belt to rotate, which in turn drives a set of transmission wheels below to rotate. The transmission wheels rotate, which in turn drives another set of rotating shafts to rotate, which in turn drives the second support base at one end to rotate. The second support base rotates, which in turn drives the assembly plate to rotate, which in turn drives the metal mesh barrel to rotate. The rotation of the metal mesh barrel turns the tea leaves, making it easier for the user to ferment the black tea and improving processing efficiency. The rotation of the assembly plate also causes the first support base to rotate, which in turn drives the bearing ring to rotate, ensuring that the metal mesh barrel can rotate smoothly.

[0015] 2. This utility model incorporates a temperature and humidity sensor that detects the temperature and humidity inside the fermentation chamber. A heating lamp raises the internal temperature, providing a suitable environment for fermentation. A submersible pump draws water from the storage tank and transfers it to a transmission pipe. A regulating valve opens to guide the water into the water pipe, where a spray nozzle pressurizes the water, producing mist for easy humidity adjustment. An exhaust valve is fixed to one side of the fermentation chamber. A blower draws air into the chamber through an intake pipe, and the exhaust valve opens to expel hot and humid air, facilitating cooling and humidity reduction. Users can easily adjust the temperature and humidity as needed. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fermentation box structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the heating lamp structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the storage mesh bucket structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Fermentation chamber; 2. Telescopic rod; 3. Bearing ring; 4. First support base; 5. Assembly plate; 6. Storage mesh bucket; 7. Rotating shaft; 8. Transmission wheel; 9. Second support base; 10. Transmission belt; 11. Control motor; 12. Water guide pipe; 13. Regulating valve; 14. Transmission pipe; 15. Spray head; 16. Submersible pump; 17. Water tank; 18. Infrared liquid level sensor; 19. Water inlet; 20. Door; 21. Controller; 22. Hinge; 23. Card slot; 24. Assembly cover; 25. Connecting seat; 26. Threaded rod; 27. Fastening cap; 28. Air inlet pipe; 29. ​​Hair blower; 30. Exhaust valve; 31. Temperature and humidity sensor; 32. Heating lamp. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 A tea leaf fermentation device for black tea processing includes: a fermentation box 1, a turning assembly installed on the inner side of the fermentation box 1, the turning assembly including a telescopic rod 2 installed on the outside of one side of the fermentation box 1, a bearing ring 3 installed at one end of the telescopic rod 2, a first support seat 4 installed at one end of the bearing ring 3, a rotating shaft 7 installed on the inner wall of the other side of the fermentation box 1, transmission wheels 8 installed on the outer sides of the two sets of rotating shafts 7, a transmission belt 10 movably sleeved on the outer side of the transmission wheels 8, a second support seat 9 installed at one end of the rotating shaft 7, an assembly plate 5 installed between the first support seat 4 and the second support seat 9, and a metal mesh barrel 6 installed between the assembly plates 5. The top of the metal mesh barrel 6 has a feeding port. A hinge 22 is installed on the rear wall of the metal mesh barrel 6. An assembly cover 24 is connected to the rear wall of the metal mesh barrel 6 through the hinge 22. A connecting seat 25 is installed at the front end of the assembly cover 24. A connecting shaft is installed inside the connecting seat 25. A threaded rod 26 is connected to the inner side of the connecting seat 25 through the connecting shaft. A fastening cap 27 is installed on the outer side of the threaded rod 26 through a threaded movement. A card seat 23 is installed on the front of the metal mesh barrel 6. The threaded rod 26 is located inside the card seat 23. The fastening cap 27 is abutted against the bottom of the card seat 23. A control motor 11 is installed at one end of the rotating shaft 7. The control motor 11 is installed on the outside of one side of the fermentation box 1.

[0025] Fermentation box 1 supports the inner turning component to ensure the smooth operation of the turning component, and fermentation box 1 fixes the telescopic rod 2 to ensure the stability of the telescopic rod 2;

[0026] The user pre-selects the black tea to be fermented and places it inside the metal mesh barrel 6. The assembly cover 24 is adjusted at an angle with the hinge 22 as the center. The assembly cover 24 is installed inside the feeding port. The connecting seat 25 is moved above the card seat 23. The threaded rod 26 passes through the inside of the card seat 23. The fastening cap 27 is installed on the outside of the threaded rod 26 through the thread. The fastening cap 27 is pressed against the bottom of the card seat 23 to ensure the stability between the assembly cover 24 and the metal mesh barrel 6, so as to facilitate stable and safe storage of tea. The user installs the assembly plate 5 and the metal mesh barrel 6 between the first support seat 4 and the second support seat 9. The first support seat 4 and the second support seat 9 facilitate the precise installation of the assembly plate 5 and the metal mesh barrel 6.

[0027] The control motor 11 drives the output shaft 7 to rotate. The rotation of the shaft 7 drives the second support 9 at one end to rotate, and at the same time drives the outer transmission wheel 8 to rotate. The rotation of the transmission wheel 8 drives the outer transmission belt 10 to rotate. The rotation of the transmission belt 10 drives the lower set of transmission wheels 8 to rotate. The rotation of the transmission wheels 8 drives the other set of rotating shafts 7 to rotate. The rotation of the shaft 7 drives the second support 9 at one end to rotate. The rotation of the second support 9 drives the assembly plate 5 to rotate. The rotation of the assembly plate 5 drives the metal mesh barrel 6 to rotate. The rotation of the metal mesh barrel 6 turns the tea leaves, making it easier for the user to ferment the black tea and improve processing efficiency. The rotation of the assembly plate 5 drives the first support 4 to rotate as well. The first support 4 drives the bearing ring 3 to rotate, ensuring that the metal mesh barrel 6 can rotate smoothly.

[0028] A water guide pipe 12 is installed on the inner rear wall of the fermentation tank 1. Several spray nozzles 15 are installed on the front of the water guide pipe 12 at equal intervals. A regulating valve 13 is installed at one end of the water guide pipe 12. A transmission pipe 14 is installed at one end of the regulating valve 13. A water storage tank 17 is installed on the top of the fermentation tank 1. A submersible pump 16 is installed on the inner bottom wall of the water storage tank 17. The submersible pump 16 is connected to the transmission pipe 14. A water inlet 19 is installed on the top of the water storage tank 17. An infrared liquid level sensor 18 is installed on the top of the water storage tank 17.

[0029] The fermentation tank 1 is fixed to the inner rear wall of the water pipe 12 to ensure the stability of the water pipe 12. The water storage tank 17 is used to store water. The submersible pump 16 operates to draw water from the water storage tank 17 and transfer the water to the inside of the transmission pipe 14. The regulating valve 13 is opened to guide the water to the inside of the water pipe 12. The spray head 15 inside the water pipe 12 pressurizes the water, causing the mist to be sprayed out, which makes it easy to adjust the humidity as needed.

[0030] A temperature and humidity sensor 31 is installed on the inner top wall of the fermentation box 1. The temperature and humidity sensor 31 is fixed to the inner top wall of the fermentation box 1 and senses the temperature and humidity inside the fermentation box 1. A heating lamp 32 is installed on the inner rear wall of the fermentation box 1 and is fixed to the inner rear wall of the fermentation box 1. The heating lamp 32 heats and increases the internal temperature of the device to provide a suitable temperature for fermentation.

[0031] An exhaust valve 30 is installed on one side of the fermentation box 1, and an air inlet pipe 28 is installed through the inner wall of the other side of the fermentation box 1. A blower 29 is installed inside the air inlet pipe 28.

[0032] The exhaust valve 30 is fixed to one side of the fermentation chamber 1. The blower 29 operates to draw air into the interior of the fermentation chamber 1 through the air inlet pipe 28. The exhaust valve 30 is opened to guide the hot and humid air out, which facilitates the cooling and humidity reduction inside the device, and allows the user to adjust the temperature and humidity as needed.

[0033] The front of the fermentation tank 1 is connected to a door 20 via a connector, and a controller 21 is installed on the front of the door 20.

[0034] The door 20 is installed on the front of the fermentation chamber 1. The door 20 is closed to ensure the airtightness of the fermentation chamber 1. The controller 21 controls the operation of the device.

[0035] Working principle: The control motor 11 drives the output rotating shaft 7 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating shaft 7 drives the second support seat 9 at one end to rotate, and at the same time drives the outer transmission wheel 8 to rotate. The rotation of the transmission wheel 8 drives the outer transmission belt 10 to rotate. The rotation of the transmission belt 10 drives the lower set of transmission wheels 8 to rotate. The rotation of the transmission wheels 8 drives the other set of rotating shafts 7 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating shaft 7 drives the second support seat 9 at one end to rotate. The rotation of the second support seat 9 drives the assembly plate 5 to rotate. The rotation of the assembly plate 5 drives the metal mesh barrel 6 to rotate. The rotation of the metal mesh barrel 6 turns the tea leaves, making it easier for the user to ferment the black tea and improve processing efficiency. The rotation of the assembly plate 5 drives the first support seat 4 to rotate. The first support seat 4 drives the bearing ring 3 to rotate, ensuring that the metal mesh barrel 6 can rotate smoothly. Water tank 1. 7 is used for water storage. The submersible pump 16 operates to draw water from the water storage tank 17 and transfer the water to the inside of the transmission pipe 14. The regulating valve 13 opens to guide the water to the inside of the water guide pipe 12. The spray head 15 inside the water guide pipe 12 pressurizes the water, causing mist to spray out, which facilitates the adjustment of humidity as needed. The heating lamp 32 is fixed on the inner rear wall of the fermentation box 1. The heating lamp 32 heats and adjusts the internal temperature of the device. The temperature and humidity sensor 31 is fixed on the inner top wall of the fermentation box 1. The temperature and humidity sensor 31 senses the temperature and humidity inside the fermentation box 1. When the temperature and humidity are too high, the blower 29 operates to draw air into the inside of the fermentation box 1 through the air inlet pipe 28. The exhaust valve 30 opens to guide the hot and humid air out, which facilitates the cooling and humidity reduction inside the device, and allows the user to adjust the temperature and humidity as needed.

[0036] 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.

Claims

1. A tea leaf fermentation apparatus for black tea processing, characterized in that, Includes: a fermentation box (1), an agitation assembly installed on the inner side of the fermentation box (1), the agitation assembly including a telescopic rod (2) installed on the outside of one side of the fermentation box (1), a bearing ring (3) installed at one end of the telescopic rod (2), a first support seat (4) installed at one end of the bearing ring (3), a rotating shaft (7) installed on the inner wall of the other side of the fermentation box (1), transmission wheels (8) installed on the outer sides of the two sets of rotating shafts (7), a transmission belt (10) movably sleeved on the outer side of the transmission wheels (8), a second support seat (9) installed at one end of the rotating shaft (7), an assembly plate (5) installed between the first support seat (4) and the second support seat (9), and a metal plate (5) installed between the assembly plates (5). The metal mesh barrel (6) has a feeding port at the top. A hinge (22) is installed on the rear wall of the metal mesh barrel (6). An assembly cover (24) is connected to the rear wall of the metal mesh barrel (6) through the hinge (22). A connecting seat (25) is installed at the front end of the assembly cover (24). A connecting shaft is installed on the inner side of the connecting seat (25). A threaded rod (26) is connected to the inner side of the connecting seat (25) through the connecting shaft. A fastening cap (27) is installed on the outer side of the threaded rod (26) through a threaded movement. A card seat (23) is installed on the front of the metal mesh barrel (6). The threaded rod (26) is located on the inner side of the card seat (23), and the fastening cap (27) is abutted against the bottom of the card seat (23).

2. The tea leaf fermentation apparatus for black tea processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control motor (11) is installed at one end of the rotating shaft (7), and the control motor (11) is installed on the outside of one side of the fermentation box (1).

3. The tea leaf fermentation apparatus for black tea processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fermentation tank (1) has a water pipe (12) installed on the inner rear wall. Several spray nozzles (15) are installed on the front of the water pipe (12) at equal intervals. A regulating valve (13) is installed at one end of the water pipe (12), and a transmission pipe (14) is installed at one end of the regulating valve (13).

4. The tea leaf fermentation apparatus for black tea processing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fermentation tank (1) is equipped with a water storage tank (17) on the top. A submersible pump (16) is installed on the inner bottom wall of the water storage tank (17). The submersible pump (16) is connected to the transmission pipe (14). A water inlet (19) is installed on the top of the water storage tank (17). An infrared liquid level sensor (18) is installed on the top of the water storage tank (17).

5. The tea leaf fermentation apparatus for black tea processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature and humidity sensor (31) is installed on the inner top wall of the fermentation box (1), and a heating lamp (32) is installed on the inner rear wall of the fermentation box (1).

6. The tea leaf fermentation apparatus for black tea processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: An exhaust valve (30) is installed on one side of the fermentation box (1), and an air inlet pipe (28) is installed through the inner wall of the other side of the fermentation box (1). A blower (29) is installed on the inner side of the air inlet pipe (28).

7. The tea leaf fermentation apparatus for black tea processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fermentation box (1) has a door (20) connected to the front by a connector, and a controller (21) is installed on the front of the door (20).

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