Plant with drying and solidification device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of plant drying solidification device, including outer shell, air duct baffle, first fan, refrigeration component, plant bearing structure and flow guide structure. Plant containing space is defined in outer shell, air duct baffle divides functional component chamber into shape with the inner part area of outer shell, and air inlet and first air outlet are provided on air duct baffle. First fan is set in functional component chamber, and is used in cooperation with the cold end of refrigeration component, gas in plant containing space is inhaled, cooled and then blown out via first air outlet. First air outlet is provided with first baffle, for guiding cold air to adhere to flow and blow into plant containing space along the surface of air duct baffle, to realize uniform circumferential blowing effect. The utility model structure is compact, suitable for plant drying, curing, flavor solidification and other processing process, especially suitable for the post-processing stage of plant with high humidity requirement, such as herbal or aromatic plant.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a post-harvest processing device for plants, and more particularly to a drying and curing device for plants. Background Technology

[0002] For example, plants such as tobacco and herbs typically contain high moisture content after ripening and harvesting. Without proper post-harvest processing, they are highly susceptible to mold and rot, leading to the loss of their active ingredients, a decline in quality, and even complete loss of usability. In order to extend the storage period of plants and improve their usability or edible quality, post-harvest plants usually require post-processing steps including drying and solidification.

[0003] Existing post-processing technologies typically employ sun-drying or natural air-drying to dry harvested plants. However, these methods often suffer from uneven drying or poor curing effects. Especially for plants with high quality requirements, traditional drying or curing methods may lead to the volatilization of active ingredients, loss of aroma, or deterioration of quality.

[0004] There is an urgent need for a drying and curing device to ensure that the plant drying process is gentle and uniform, and the curing process is stable and safe, so as to improve the efficiency of plant post-processing and product quality and meet the development needs of the modern plant industry. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a plant drying and curing device that can ensure a gentle and uniform drying and curing process for plants.

[0006] To achieve the aforementioned purpose, the plant drying and curing device includes: The outer shell has internal storage space; The air duct partition is set inside the outer shell, dividing the housing space into a plant housing chamber and a functional component chamber. The air duct partition is provided with an air inlet and a first air outlet. The plant support structure is used to provide support for the plants to be treated in the plant housing chamber. The plants to be treated supported by the plant support structure are separated from the air duct partition by a certain distance. The first fan is located in the functional component chamber; and A refrigeration component, located outside the plant containment chamber, has a cold end, which is located inside the functional component chamber; When the first fan is working, it can introduce the gas in the plant containment chamber into the functional component chamber through the air inlet and exchange heat with the cold end, and then blow it out from the first air outlet. The first air outlet is provided with a first guide plate, which can guide the airflow to blow out along the surface of the air duct partition, so that the airflow adheres to the air duct partition and flows into the plant receiving chamber. The first air outlet is configured as at least one group, and each group of first air outlets is distributed at intervals from the top to the bottom of the air duct partition.

[0007] In one or more embodiments, air inlets are distributed at the top and bottom edges of the duct partition, first air outlets are distributed at different heights along the two sides of the duct partition, and first guide plates are used to guide airflow along the surface of the duct partition toward the two sides of the duct partition.

[0008] In one or more embodiments, a first fan cover is further included, disposed in the functional component cavity and fixedly connected to the air duct partition. The first fan cover protrudes outward and forms a first fan mounting chamber between itself and the air duct partition. The first fan cover has a first opening, which is disposed opposite to the cold end. The first fan is installed in the first fan mounting chamber, and the air inlet end corresponds to the first opening. The first fan cover includes outwardly protruding portions at the two sides of the corresponding air duct partition, so as to form air duct chambers on both sides of the first fan installation chamber, and the first air outlet connects the air duct chambers with the plant housing chamber. The first fan is a centrifugal fan. When it is working, it can draw airflow into the first fan installation chamber through the first opening and discharge it radially into the air duct chamber, so as to blow it out to the plant receiving chamber through the first air outlet.

[0009] In one or more embodiments, a second fan cover is provided at the top or bottom of the plant receiving chamber, a second fan mounting chamber is formed between the second fan cover and the outer shell, the second fan cover has a second opening, and the second fan is installed in the second fan mounting chamber corresponding to the second opening; The outer shell also has a circulating air duct extending from the top of the plant housing chamber to its bottom, and multiple second air outlets are provided on the circulating air duct, which are distributed along the extension direction of the circulating air duct.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, a second fan cover is disposed on top of the plant housing chamber, and a water tray is disposed at the bottom of the plant housing chamber, the water tray having a humidification port communicating with the plant housing chamber.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, at least a portion of the second air outlet near the bottom of the plant receiving chamber is connected to the interior of the water tray.

[0012] In one or more embodiments, the outer casing includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a front panel, a back plate, and a pair of side plates connecting the front panel and the back plate. A functional component chamber is formed between the back plate and the air duct partition, and a second fan mounting chamber is formed between the second fan cover and the top plate. One of the side plates is equipped with a circulating air duct. The circulating air duct defines a circulating air channel. The second fan installation chamber is connected to the circulating air duct. The second fan is a centrifugal fan. When working, it can draw airflow from the second opening into the second fan installation chamber and discharge it radially into the circulating air duct, so as to blow it out to the plant receiving chamber through the second air outlet.

[0013] In one or more embodiments, the spacing between the second air outlets gradually decreases from the side closer to the second fan to the side farther away from the second fan, so that the arrangement density of the second air outlets gradually increases.

[0014] In one or more embodiments, a condensate collection tank is provided at the bottom of the functional component chamber, and a condensate collection box is provided inside the outer shell. The condensate collection tank has a water outlet and is configured with multiple inclined surfaces that are inclined toward the water outlet. The water outlet is connected to the condensate collection box through a first guide pipe. A filter unit is installed between the condensate collection box and the guide pipe. The bottom of the condensate collection box is connected to the hot end of the refrigeration component through the second guide pipe to guide the condensate in the condensate collection box to the hot end of the refrigeration component.

[0015] In one or more embodiments, the front panel includes a first glass, a second glass, a first connecting frame, a second connecting frame, and an electronically controlled atomizing film. The inner side of the first glass is connected to the first connecting frame, the outer side of the second glass is connected to the second connecting frame, and the electronically controlled atomizing film is sandwiched between the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame. A voltage stabilizing hole is provided at the top and bottom of the electronically controlled atomizing film.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This plant drying and curing device employs a novel cold airflow structure, ensuring a gentle and uniform drying and curing process. Specifically, a first guide plate is installed at the first air outlet. This guide plate directs airflow along the surface of the air duct partition, allowing the airflow to adhere to the partition and flow into the plant chamber. Guided by the first guide plate, the cold air flows along the partition for at least a certain distance, enhancing the circumferential distribution of airflow within the plant chamber and preventing uneven drying or poor curing caused by direct airflow. The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the following are specific embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments below. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings: Figure 1 and Figure 2 Exploded schematic diagrams of some embodiments of the drying and curing device for this plant are shown from different perspectives. Figure 3 A half-sectional schematic diagram is shown according to some embodiments of the drying and curing apparatus for plants; Figure 4 and Figure 5 Three-dimensional schematic diagrams of the structure of the air duct partition in some embodiments of the plant drying and curing device are shown from different perspectives. Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 A magnified view of part A; Figure 7 An exploded schematic diagram of the structure at the air duct baffle is shown in some embodiments of the drying and curing device for this plant. Figure 8 A three-dimensional half-sectional schematic diagram is shown according to some embodiments of the drying and curing apparatus for plants; Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of some embodiments of the drying and curing apparatus for plants is shown; Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the refrigeration component is shown in some embodiments of the drying and curing apparatus for plants according to this invention; Figure 11 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure at the air duct baffle in some embodiments of the drying and curing apparatus for plants is shown. Figure 12 An exploded schematic diagram of the front panel is shown in some embodiments of the drying and curing apparatus for plants. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0020] To provide a plant treatment apparatus with a gentle and uniform drying and curing process, according to some embodiments of this disclosure, a drying and curing apparatus for plants is provided. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Exploded schematic diagrams of some embodiments of the drying and curing device for this plant are shown from different perspectives. Figure 3 A partial sectional schematic diagram according to some embodiments of the plant drying and curing apparatus is shown. As shown, the plant drying and curing apparatus includes an outer shell 1, an air duct partition 2, a plant support structure 3, a first fan 4, and a cooling component 5.

[0021] The outer shell 1 encloses a sealed containing space, which includes a plant containing chamber 10. This chamber 10 holds the plant to be treated, such as tobacco or medicinal plants for drying or curing, including honeysuckle, mint, licorice, and perilla leaves. It is understood that the outer shell 1 can be a single-layer, double-layer, or multi-layer structure, forming the frame structure of the plant drying and curing device. For example... Figure 8 As shown, the outer shell 1 is a double-layer plate structure.

[0022] Figure 4 and Figure 5 The diagrams show three-dimensional schematics of the structure at the partition of this air duct from different perspectives. Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of part A shows that the air duct partition 2 is disposed inside the outer shell 1, dividing the accommodating space inside the outer shell 1 into a plant accommodating chamber 10 and a functional component chamber 20. The air duct partition 2 is provided with an air inlet 21 and a first air outlet 22, which enables the exchange of air between the functional component chamber 20 and the plant accommodating chamber 10. In some specific embodiments, the air duct partition 2 is a plate-shaped component with air inlet and air outlet structures.

[0023] The plant support structure 3 is disposed inside the outer shell 1 to provide support for the plant to be treated in the plant receiving chamber 10, wherein the plant support structure 3 is configured such that the plant to be treated supported by the plant support structure 3 is separated from the air duct partition 2 by a distance.

[0024] like Figure 3As shown, the first fan 4 is disposed between the outer casing 1 and the air duct partition 2, and is used to guide the airflow to circulate and exchange between the plant housing chamber 10 and the functional component chamber 20.

[0025] The cooling component 5 is disposed outside the plant housing chamber 10 and has a cold end 51, which is disposed in the functional component chamber 20. It is understood that the cold end 51 described herein refers to the part of the cooling component 5 used to achieve cooling output, whose temperature is lower than the ambient temperature, and which can exchange heat with the flowing air to cool the air.

[0026] When the first fan 4 operates, it draws gas from the plant containment chamber 10 into the functional component chamber 20 through the air inlet 21. After exchanging heat with the cold end 51, the gas is blown out through the first air outlet 22. The gas introduced through the air inlet 21 is relatively hot and humid gas that has already exchanged heat and / or humidity with the plant to be treated. After heat exchange with the cold end, the moisture in the hot and humid gas condenses to form condensate, thus forming relatively cold and dry gas, which is blown out through the first air outlet 22. This gas then exchanges heat and / or humidity with the plant to be treated again, and so on, to achieve the drying and curing of the plant to be treated. It should be noted that the "drying" mentioned in this text refers to rapidly reducing the moisture content of the plant to prevent spoilage caused by mold growth. "Curing" refers to further reducing the moisture content of the plant to be treated, causing components such as chlorophyll to decompose, thereby enhancing the plant's medicinal value or flavor, improving its taste and shelf life.

[0027] The inventors discovered that if dry, cooling air is blown directly onto the plants to be treated, it will not only remove the moisture from the plants but also cause the loss of flavor substances or medicinal active ingredients, resulting in a poor curing effect. At the same time, the direct blowing of cooling air will cause the drying effect and speed of the plants to change with the distance from the air outlet, resulting in poor drying effect and uneven drying.

[0028] To address the aforementioned problems, the inventors proposed a novel cold airflow structure that enables a gentle and uniform drying and curing process when applied to plants. Specifically, in this drying and curing device, a first guide plate 23 is provided at the first air outlet 22. This guide plate 23 guides the airflow along the surface of the air duct partition 2, causing the airflow to adhere to the partition 2 and flow into the plant receiving chamber 10. The first air outlets 22 are configured in at least one group, with each group of first air outlets 22 spaced apart from the top to the bottom of the air duct partition. Guided by the first guide plate 23, the cold air flows along the surface of the air duct partition 2 for at least a certain distance, enhancing the circumferential distribution of airflow within the plant receiving chamber 10 and avoiding the problem of uneven drying or poor curing caused by direct airflow.

[0029] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the first guide vane 23 has a turning portion 231 and a flat portion 232. The flat portion 232 is approximately parallel to the surface of the air duct baffle 2. The turning portion 231 can guide the airflow to change direction, thereby allowing it to flow along the direction of the flat portion 232 and the surface of the air duct baffle 2. In the specific embodiment shown, the first guide vane 23 is in the shape of a quarter-circle arc, and the cross-section of the turning portion 231 is arc-shaped, thereby achieving the function of smoothly guiding the direction of airflow. In some other suitable embodiments, different from those shown in the figure, the turning portion 231 can also be configured as a slope.

[0030] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0031] The term "and / or" as used in phrases such as "A and / or B" herein is intended to include both A and B; A or B; A (alone); and B (alone). Similarly, the term "and / or" as used in phrases such as "A, B, and / or C" is intended to cover each of the following embodiments: A, B, and C; A, B, or C; A or C; A or B; B or C; A and C; A and B; B and C; A (alone); B (alone); and C (alone).

[0032] In one or more embodiments, air inlets 21 are distributed at the top and bottom edges of the air duct partition 2, and first air outlets 22 are distributed at different heights along the two sides of the air duct partition 2. A first guide plate 23 is used to guide airflow along the surface of the air duct partition 2 towards its two sides. With this configuration, when the first fan 4 is operating, airflow is guided to enter at the top and bottom of the air duct partition 2 and exit at the left and right, creating a three-dimensional circulating airflow path within the plant housing chamber 10, further improving the uniformity of the drying and curing process.

[0033] In some specific embodiments, the air inlet 21 also includes a second guide plate 24, which can guide the airflow along the surface direction of the air duct partition 2 into the air inlet 21, thereby improving the three-dimensional circulation effect of air in the plant housing chamber 10. In one specific embodiment, the second guide plate 24 may have the same structure as the first guide plate 23.

[0034] Figure 7 An exploded schematic diagram of the structure at the air duct baffle according to some embodiments of the plant drying and curing apparatus is shown. Figure 8 A three-dimensional half-sectional schematic diagram is shown according to some embodiments of the plant drying and curing apparatus. In some embodiments of the plant drying and curing apparatus, a first fan shroud 6 is also included. The first fan shroud 6 is disposed within the functional component chamber 20 and fixedly connected to the air duct partition 2. The first fan shroud 6 is configured to bulge outwards, thereby forming a first fan mounting chamber 60 between itself and the air duct partition 2. The first fan shroud 6 has a first opening 61, which is disposed opposite to the cold end 51, such that air entering the first fan mounting chamber 60 from the first opening 61 flows through the cold end 51. A first fan 4 is installed in the first fan mounting chamber 60 corresponding to the first opening 61, that is, the air inlet end of the first fan 4 installed in the first fan mounting chamber 60 corresponds to the first opening 61. The first fan shroud 6 includes portions that bulge outwards at the two side edges corresponding to the air duct partition 2, i.e., protrusions 64 shown in the figure, to form air duct chambers 62 on both sides of the first fan mounting chamber 60 (see figure). Figure 11 Because the first air outlet 22 is also located at both edges of the air duct partition 2, the air duct chamber 62 is connected to the plant housing chamber 10 through the first air outlet 22. The first fan 4 is a centrifugal fan, such as... Figure 3 The dotted arrows indicate the airflow direction. When the first fan is working, it first drives the air in the plant housing chamber 10 into the functional component chamber 20 through the air inlet 21, where it exchanges heat with the cold end 51 to form cold air. Then, the cold air is drawn into the first fan mounting chamber 60 through the first opening 61 and discharged radially into the air duct chamber 62, and then blown out to the plant housing chamber 10 through the first air outlet 22. By arranging the aforementioned structure, the relatively high temperature and humidity airflow is located in the functional component chamber 20, while only the cold air that has undergone heat exchange is drawn into the first fan mounting chamber 60 and discharged, achieving heat and cold isolation and ensuring that the temperature and humidity of the blown airflow are both reduced, thereby improving the efficiency and effect of drying and curing. At the same time, the aforementioned structure also saves space, realizing a structure in which the fan enters from the middle and exits to both sides in a relatively flat chamber, while improving the ventilation efficiency of the fan. In some specific embodiments, the outward protrusion height of the first fan cover 6 is preferably 50-100mm to form sufficient fan installation space. In one specific embodiment, a notch 65 is also provided on the protrusion 64 of the first fan cover 6 to allow airflow to enter the first opening 61 from the side through the notch 65.

[0035] In one or more embodiments, the plant drying and curing apparatus further includes a second fan 7, and a second fan shroud 8 is disposed at the top or bottom of the plant housing chamber 10. For example, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the second fan 7 and the second fan shroud 8 are disposed at the top of the plant housing chamber 10. It is understood that in some other suitable embodiments, it may also be disposed at the bottom of the plant housing chamber 10. A second fan mounting chamber 80 is formed between the second fan shroud 8 and the outer casing 1. The second fan shroud 8 has a second opening 81, and the second fan 7 is mounted in the second fan mounting chamber 80 corresponding to the position of the second opening 81. Please refer to... Figure 9 The outer casing 1 also has a circulating air duct 9 extending from the top to the bottom of the plant receiving chamber 10. Multiple second air outlets 90 are provided on the circulating air duct 9, and these outlets 90 are distributed along the extending direction of the circulating air duct. For example... Figure 9 As shown by the dotted arrow, when the second fan 7 is working, it can draw air from the top or bottom of the plant housing chamber 10 into the second fan installation chamber 80, and blow it out from the second air outlet 90 at different heights within the plant housing chamber 10 along the circulation duct 9, thus forming an internal circulation air path within the plant housing chamber 10. Through this arrangement, the plant housing chamber 10, in addition to the existing cold air circulation path (driven by the first fan 4), adds an internal circulation air path driven by the second fan 7, forming an upward-flowing and downward-returning circulation path with the first fan 4. This improves the overall drying uniformity, allowing for a more three-dimensional air circulation within the plant housing chamber 10, avoiding dead zones, and more effectively ensuring uniform temperature and humidity throughout the plant housing chamber 10. In one specific embodiment, a second guide vane is also provided at the second air outlet 90. The second guide vane guides the air blown out from the second air outlet 90 to both sides of the extension direction of the circulation duct 9, further preventing direct airflow onto the plants. In another specific embodiment, the cold air circulation duct driven by the first fan 4 and the internal circulation duct driven by the second fan 7 are set independently, and there is no air exchange between them. In yet another specific embodiment, the internal circulation duct driven by the second fan 7 also passes through the cold end 51 of the cooling component 5, thereby also blowing out cold air.

[0036] In one or more embodiments, a second fan cover 8 is disposed on the top of the plant housing chamber 10, and a water tray 91 is disposed at the bottom of the plant housing chamber 10. The water tray 91 has a humidification port 910 communicating with the plant housing chamber 10. By providing the water tray 91, humidification can be achieved in the plant housing chamber 10 through the evaporation of water after it is filled in the water tray 91. With the above arrangement, humidification can be achieved through the water tray 91 when the humidity in the plant housing chamber 10 is too low.

[0037] Furthermore, in one or more embodiments, at least a portion of the second air outlet 90 near the bottom of the plant housing chamber 10 is connected to the interior of the water tray 91, so that air blown out from the second air outlet 90 can be blown into the water tray 91, thereby carrying out some steam and increasing the efficiency of humidification through the water tray 91.

[0038] In one or more embodiments, as shown in the figures, the outer casing 1 includes a top plate 101, a bottom plate 102, a front panel 103, a back plate 104, and a pair of side plates 105 connecting the front panel 103 and the back plate 104. Thus, the outer casing 1 is generally cubic in shape. A functional component chamber 20 is formed between the back plate 104 and the air duct partition 2, and a second fan mounting chamber 80 is formed between the second fan shroud 8 and the top plate 101. A circulation duct 92 is mounted on the pair of side plates 105, and the circulation duct 92 internally defines a circulation air duct 9. The second fan mounting chamber 80 communicates with the circulation duct 92, and the second fan 7 is a centrifugal fan, capable of operating as a centrifugal fan. Figure 9 As indicated by the dashed arrow, airflow is drawn into the second fan mounting chamber 80 through the second opening 81, and then radially discharged into the circulating air duct 92, so as to be blown out through the second air outlet 90 to the plant receiving chamber 10. It is understood that the top plate 101 and / or bottom plate 102 and / or front panel 103 and / or back plate 104 and / or side plate 105 described above can be single-layer, double-layer, or multi-layer board structures. For example... Figure 8 In the embodiment shown, the top plate 101, the front panel 103, and the back plate 104 are double-layered plate structures.

[0039] In one specific embodiment, a pair of side plates 105 are provided with grooves 106, and a circulating air duct 92 is installed in the grooves 106.

[0040] In one specific embodiment, the front panel 103 is a door panel hinged to the side panel 105, and at least a portion of the front panel 103 is made of electrochromic glass, thereby enabling the light transmittance of the front panel 103 to meet different light transmission requirements.

[0041] In one specific embodiment, the front panel 103 is as follows: Figure 12The diagram shows a first glass panel 1031, a second glass panel 1032, a first connecting frame 1033, a second connecting frame 1034, and an electronically controlled atomizing film 1035. The outer side of the first glass panel 1031 is configured as the outer panel of the front panel, and the inner side of the first glass panel 1031 is connected to the first connecting frame 1033. The inner side of the second glass panel 1032 is configured as the inner panel of the front panel, and the outer side of the second glass panel 1032 is connected to the second connecting frame 1034. The electronically controlled atomizing film 1035 is sandwiched between the first connecting frame 1033 and the second connecting frame 1034. The first glass 1031, the second glass 1032, the first connecting frame 1033, the second connecting frame 1034, and the electrically controlled atomizing film 1035 are connected into a whole by a suitable fixing method such as adhesive. In the connected state, the first glass 1031 and the electrically controlled atomizing film 1035 are separated by a distance by the first connecting frame 1033 to form a first inflation space, and the second glass 1032 and the electrically controlled atomizing film 1035 are separated by a distance by the second connecting frame 1034 to form a second inflation space. The first inflation space and the second inflation space are filled with a heat-insulating gas such as argon. Pressure stabilizing holes 1038 are respectively opened at the top and bottom of the electrically controlled atomizing film 1035. By assembling the front panel 103 with the aforementioned structure, the installation process of the front panel 103 can be simplified, while the heat insulation performance of the front panel 103 can be improved. Meanwhile, since the inner and outer sides of the front panel 103 usually have different temperatures, the deformation of the electronically controlled atomizing film 1035 caused by the thermal expansion and contraction of gas can be balanced by setting the pressure stabilizing hole 1038.

[0042] In one specific embodiment, the hinge structure between the front panel 103 and the side panel 105 includes holes or slots that allow for the routing of electrical wires.

[0043] In one specific embodiment, the spacing between the second air outlets 90 gradually decreases from the side closest to the second fan 7 to the side furthest from the second fan 7, so that the arrangement density of the second air outlets 90 gradually increases. Since the air volume gradually decreases in the direction furthest from the second fan 7, the above arrangement can ensure that the air volume of the second air outlets 90 at each position remains uniform.

[0044] In one or more embodiments, a condensate collection tank 201 is provided at the bottom of the functional component chamber 20, and a condensate collection box 202 is provided inside the outer shell 1. The condensate collection tank 201 has a water outlet 203 and is configured with multiple inclined surfaces 204 that slope towards the water outlet 203. The water outlet 203 is connected to the condensate collection box 202 through a first guide pipe 205. A filter unit 206 is provided between the condensate collection box 202 and the guide pipe 205. The bottom of the condensate collection box 202 is connected to the refrigeration component 5 through a second guide pipe 207 to guide the condensate in the condensate collection box 202 to the refrigeration component 5. With the above configuration, when the relatively high temperature and high humidity gas in the plant housing chamber 10 is introduced into the functional component chamber 20 and exchanges heat with the cold end 51 of the refrigeration component 5, the generated condensate can be collected, filtered, and discharged back to the outside, eliminating the need for manual drainage and simplifying the cumbersome operation of solidifying and drying plants. In one specific embodiment, the filter unit 206 is made of meltblown fiber, which has a reliable filtration effect. In other suitable embodiments, the filter unit 206 may also be made of other suitable filter materials, such as activated carbon.

[0045] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the refrigeration component is shown in some embodiments of the plant drying and curing apparatus. In the embodiments shown, the refrigeration component 5 used in the plant drying and curing apparatus is a compression refrigeration system, which includes a compressor 50, an evaporator 51, and a condenser, wherein the evaporator 51 is the cold end 51 of the refrigeration component 5. In this embodiment, the second guide pipe 207 guides the condensate in the condensate collection box 202 to the compressor 50 or the hot end (condenser) of the refrigeration component 5, and uses the heat generated by the components in the refrigeration component during operation to evaporate the condensate, thereby achieving the discharge of the condensate into the atmosphere. It is understood that in some other suitable embodiments, the refrigeration component 5 may also be a semiconductor refrigeration chip or an adsorption or absorption refrigeration system. In one or more embodiments described herein, the condensate is collected back into the condensate collection box 202 under gravity and discharged to the hot end (condenser) of the refrigeration component 5 under gravity, thereby achieving automatic collection of condensate and discharge into the atmosphere.

[0046] Furthermore, according to some specific embodiments of this plant drying and curing apparatus, a refrigeration component mounting chamber 107 is also provided inside the outer casing 1. This refrigeration component mounting chamber 107 is isolated from the plant containing chamber 10 and the functional component chamber 20. The working heating component of the refrigeration component 5, such as the compressor 50, is located in the refrigeration component mounting chamber 107. A through hole is provided on the partition between the refrigeration component mounting chamber 107 and the functional component chamber 20 to allow the cold end 51 of the refrigeration component 5 to pass through the through hole and connect to the compressor 50. In some specific embodiments, the refrigeration component mounting chamber 107 is located at the bottom of the outer casing 1, the condensate collection box 202 is located near the refrigeration component mounting chamber 107, the first guide pipe 205 extends to the top of the refrigeration component mounting chamber 107 and communicates with the water outlet 203 of the condensate collection tank 201, and the second guide pipe 207 passes through the wall of the refrigeration component mounting chamber 107 to the compressor 50. In one specific embodiment, the hot end of the cooling component 5 is arranged in the wall of the outer casing 1 to increase the heat dissipation area and prevent condensation from forming on the outer casing 1.

[0047] In one or more embodiments, the plant support structure 3 includes multiple trays 30 as shown in the figure. In a specific embodiment shown in the figure, the trays 30 have a grid-like perforated structure, thereby enhancing airflow efficiency and improving the drying and curing effect on the plants. In this embodiment, a collection tray 31 is provided above the water tray 91 for collecting residues that fall during plant drying. In one specific embodiment, a hook 32 is also provided on the inner side of the outer shell 1, and the trays 30 are detachably supported at different heights by the hooks 32. In one or more embodiments, the plant support structure 3 also includes a crossbar 33 located at the top of the plant receiving chamber 10, through which the plants to be treated can be suspended and supported in the plant receiving chamber 10. In some specific embodiments, the trays 30 and the crossbar 33 are made of plastic, metal, or other materials suitable for plant treatment. In other suitable embodiments, the plant support structure 3 may include only the trays 30 or the crossbar 33, or it may be configured with a different structure than that shown in the figure, such as a mesh structure.

[0048] In one or more embodiments, a heating unit 25 is provided on the side of the air duct partition 2 facing the functional component chamber. For example, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the heating unit 25 is a heating wire arranged on the air duct partition 2. By arranging the heating unit 25, a device for heating the plant housing chamber 10 can be provided when the internal temperature of the plant housing chamber 10 is too low.

[0049] In one or more embodiments, the plant drying and curing apparatus further includes a temperature detection unit, a humidity detection unit, and a central control unit disposed inside the plant housing chamber 10. The central control unit uses the data detected by the temperature detection unit and / or humidity detection unit to adjust the temperature and humidity inside the plant housing chamber 10 by adjusting the rate of the heating unit 25 and / or the second fan 7 or by prompting the addition of water to the water tray 91.

[0050] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "first XX" and "second XX", such as "first fan" and "second fan", are only used to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0051] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0052] It should be understood that the use of "along" in the text means that there is at least a component in that direction, preferably, the angle with that direction is within 10°, more preferably, the angle is within 5°.

[0053] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A drying and curing device for plants, characterized in that, include: The outer shell has internal storage space; An air duct partition is disposed within the outer shell, dividing the accommodating space into a plant accommodating chamber and a functional component chamber. The air duct partition is provided with an air inlet and a first air outlet. A plant support structure is used to provide support for the plant to be treated in the plant receiving chamber, and the plant to be treated supported by the plant support structure is separated from the air duct partition by a certain distance. The first fan is located in the chamber of the functional component; as well as A refrigeration component, disposed outside the plant housing chamber, has a cold end, which is disposed inside the functional component chamber; When the first fan is working, it can introduce the gas in the plant containment chamber into the functional component chamber through the air inlet and exchange heat with the cold end, and then blow it out from the first air outlet. The first air outlet is provided with a first guide plate, which can guide the airflow to blow out along the surface of the air duct partition, so that the airflow adheres to the air duct partition and flows into the plant receiving chamber. The first air outlet is configured as at least one group, and each group of first air outlets is distributed at intervals from the top to the bottom of the air duct partition.

2. The plant drying and curing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The air inlets are distributed at the top and bottom edges of the air duct partition, and the first air outlets are distributed at different heights along the two sides of the air duct partition. The first guide plate is used to guide the airflow along the surface of the air duct partition toward the two sides of the air duct partition.

3. The plant drying and curing apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a first fan cover, which is disposed in the functional component cavity and fixedly connected to the air duct partition. The first fan cover protrudes outward and forms a first fan installation chamber with the air duct partition. The first fan cover has a first opening, which is opposite to the cold end. The first fan is installed in the first fan installation chamber, and the air inlet end corresponds to the first opening. The first fan cover includes outwardly protruding portions at the two sides of the air duct partition, so as to form air duct chambers on both sides of the first fan mounting chamber, and the first air outlet connects the air duct chambers to the plant housing chamber. The first fan is a centrifugal fan. When it is working, it can draw airflow into the first fan installation chamber from the first opening and discharge it radially into the air duct chamber, so as to blow it out to the plant receiving chamber through the first air outlet.

4. The plant drying and curing apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A second fan cover is provided at the top or bottom of the plant housing chamber, and a second fan installation chamber is formed between the second fan cover and the outer shell. The second fan cover has a second opening, and the second fan is installed in the second fan installation chamber corresponding to the second opening. The outer shell also has a circulating air duct extending from the top to the bottom of the plant housing chamber, and the circulating air duct has multiple second air outlets distributed along the extension direction of the circulating air duct.

5. The plant drying and curing apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second fan cover is located on the top of the plant housing chamber, and a water tray is located at the bottom of the plant housing chamber. The water tray has a humidification port that communicates with the plant housing chamber.

6. The plant drying and curing apparatus as described in claim 5, characterized in that, At least a portion of the second air outlet near the bottom of the plant receiving chamber is connected to the interior of the water tray.

7. The plant drying and curing apparatus as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The outer casing includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a front plate, a back plate, and a pair of side plates connecting the front plate and the back plate. The back plate and the air duct partition form the functional component chamber, and the second fan cover and the top plate form the second fan installation chamber. The pair of side plates are equipped with circulating air ducts, and the circulating air ducts define the circulating air channels. The second fan installation chamber is connected to the circulating air ducts. The second fan is a centrifugal fan. When working, it can draw airflow from the second opening into the second fan installation chamber and discharge it radially into the circulating air duct, so as to blow it out to the plant receiving chamber through the second air outlet.

8. The plant drying and curing apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, From the side closer to the second fan to the side farther away from the second fan, the spacing between the second air outlets gradually decreases, so that the arrangement density of the second air outlets gradually increases.

9. The plant drying and curing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the functional component chamber is provided with a condensate collection tank, and the outer shell is provided with a condensate collection box. The condensate collection tank has a water outlet and is equipped with multiple inclined surfaces that are inclined toward the water outlet. The water outlet is connected to the condensate collection box through a first guide pipe. A filter unit is provided between the condensate collection box and the guide pipe. The bottom of the condensate collection box is connected to the hot end of the refrigeration component through a second guide pipe to guide the condensate in the condensate collection box to the hot end of the refrigeration component.

10. The plant drying and curing apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The front panel includes a first glass, a second glass, a first connecting frame, a second connecting frame, and an electronically controlled atomizing film. The inner side of the first glass is connected to the first connecting frame, and the outer side of the second glass is connected to the second connecting frame. The electronically controlled atomizing film is sandwiched between the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame. The top and bottom of the electronically controlled atomizing film are respectively provided with voltage stabilizing holes.

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