Xanthoceras sorbifolia bge. leaf cutting and drying device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of Xinganolobama leaf shredding drying device, comprising: conveyor belt, shredding assembly, drying assembly, first support frame and second support frame;Multiple cutters and spray head of shredding assembly are slidably connected with first support frame in vertical direction;Drying assembly includes box, stirring part and hot blast machine;The bottom opening of box is slidably connected with second support frame in vertical direction;Stirring part is fixed in the cavity of box and is rotatably connected with box, and hot air channel is located inside stirring part, and its outlet is arranged on stirring part, and the inlet of hot air channel is connected with the air outlet of hot blast machine.By sliding cutter on the conveyor belt Xinganolobama leaf is shredded, then after sliding box to contact conveyor belt, hot blast machine blows out hot air through hot air channel in stirring part to dry Xinganolobama leaf, not only can more conveniently shred and dry operation to Xinganolobama leaf, but also improve the uniformity and efficiency of drying.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of processing technology of *Vernicia fordii* leaves, and specifically relates to a *Vernicia fordii* leaf shredding and drying device. Background Technology

[0002] The Chinese saxifrage is a unique edible oilseed tree species in China, characterized by its resistance to severe cold, drought, and partial shade. The leaves of the Chinese saxifrage have the effects of clearing the stomach and intestines, nourishing the body, and improving blood circulation, and can be used to make medicines, health products, and other products.

[0003] When processing *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaves into products, they need to be shredded before drying. Currently, shredding and drying are done separately using shredding and drying equipment, which is cumbersome and inefficient. Furthermore, existing drying equipment primarily involves piling the shredded leaves inside the equipment and using hot air or heating wires at 50-70°C to dry them. The hot air enters from the bottom of the leaves and exits from the top, completing the heating process. Because the leaves are piled together, this drying method results in uneven drying, severely impacting the drying effect and efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems in the existing technology where the processing of Xanthoceras sorbifolium leaves into products involves shredding and drying using separate shredding and drying equipment, which is cumbersome and inefficient. Furthermore, the existing drying methods result in uneven drying of Xanthoceras sorbifolium leaves, severely affecting the drying effect and efficiency.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model discloses a *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaf shredding and drying device, comprising: a conveyor belt, a shredding assembly, a drying assembly, a first support frame, and a second support frame; the upper surface of the conveyor belt is used to place *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaves; the shredding assembly is fixed above the conveyor belt by the first support frame, and the drying assembly is fixed above the conveyor belt by the second support frame, and the shredding assembly and the drying assembly are arranged sequentially and at intervals along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt; the shredding assembly includes: multiple cutters and nozzles; the multiple cutters and nozzles are slidably connected to the first support frame in the vertical direction, and the multiple cutters can slide to contact the upper surface of the conveyor belt; the drying assembly includes: a box body, a stirring part, and a hot air blower; the bottom opening of the box body is slidably connected to the second support frame in the vertical direction, and can slide to make the bottom of the box body contact the upper surface of the conveyor belt; the stirring part is fixed in the cavity of the box body and rotatably connected to the top of the box body, a hot air channel is provided inside the stirring part, the outlet of the hot air channel is located on the stirring part, and the inlet of the hot air channel is connected to the outlet of the hot air blower; the hot air blower is fixedly connected to the box body.

[0006] Using the above technical solution, the shredding assembly and drying assembly are fixed sequentially and at intervals above the conveyor belt along its conveying direction. The leaves of *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* are placed on the conveyor belt, and the leaves first move with the conveyor belt to below the shredding assembly, where they pause. Multiple blades slide vertically to contact the upper surface of the conveyor belt, shredding the leaves. After shredding, a color-protecting agent solution, flavor-adjusting solution, or auxiliary ingredient solution can be sprayed onto the shredded leaves through a nozzle. Then, multiple blades slide vertically away from the upper surface of the conveyor belt, and the shredded leaves continue to move with the conveyor belt to below the drying assembly, where they pause. The bottom-opening box slides vertically until its bottom contacts the upper surface of the conveyor belt, forming a drying chamber together with the conveyor belt. Hot air is blown out through the hot air channel inside the mixing section by a hot air blower to dry the leaves. This shredding and drying device has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and facilitates shredding and drying operations, improving the efficiency of *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaf processing. Furthermore, during the drying process, the leaves of *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* are stirred at regular intervals by the stirring section, which improves the uniformity of drying. Moreover, since the outlet of the hot air channel is located on the stirring section, the direction of the hot air can be adjusted as the stirring section rotates, further improving the uniformity of drying and enhancing the drying effect and efficiency of *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaves.

[0007] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device disclosed in this embodiment has a first support frame fixed on the ground and located on one side of the conveyor belt, and is provided with a first slide rail extending in a vertical direction; the shredding assembly also includes a connecting plate, and a first slider adapted to the first slide rail is provided on one side of the connecting plate; multiple blades and nozzles are fixed on the side of the connecting plate near the conveyor belt, and are slidably connected to the first support frame through the first slider and the first slide rail.

[0008] Using the above technical solution, multiple cutters and nozzles are fixed on the side of the connecting plate near the conveyor belt. The multiple cutters and nozzles are slidably connected to the first support frame in the vertical direction through the first slider of the connecting plate and the first slide rail of the first support frame. That is, the simple structure enables the shredding of the leaves of the Chinese tallow tree and the spraying of liquids such as color protectant at close range.

[0009] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the leaf shredding and drying device of the present invention further includes a protective part, which is detachably fixed to the side of the connecting plate near the conveyor belt and surrounds the outer periphery of multiple blades and nozzles.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, protective parts are set on the outer periphery of multiple cutters and nozzles, which can prevent splashing of liquid when the nozzle sprays liquid and ensure safety.

[0011] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the protective part of the shredded and dried *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf drying device disclosed in this embodiment is in the shape of a corrugated tube.

[0012] Using the above technical solution, the protective part is corrugated and has vertical elasticity and extensibility, which ensures safety while not affecting the cutting of the leaves of the Chinese tallow tree by multiple blades.

[0013] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the shredded and dried *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf drying device disclosed in this embodiment has multiple blades evenly and spaced apart on a connecting plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple blades are evenly and spaced on the connecting plate, which can ensure the uniformity of shredding the leaves of *Sapindus mukorossi*.

[0015] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the shredded and dried leaf drying device of the present invention further includes a liquid storage tank, which is connected to the nozzle through a connecting pipe.

[0016] Using the above technical solution, the liquid storage tank is used to store liquids such as color-protecting agents, and the liquid can be sprayed onto the shredded leaves of *Sapindus mukorossi* through connecting pipes and nozzles.

[0017] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the shredded and dried *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf drying device disclosed in this embodiment includes a second support frame comprising two support plates, which are fixed on the ground and located on both sides of the conveyor belt, and are each provided with a second slide rail extending in the vertical direction; the outer walls of opposite sides of the housing are provided with second sliders adapted to the second slide rails, and the housing is slidably connected to the second support frame through the second sliders and the second slide rails.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the box can be fixed above the conveyor belt and allowed to slide vertically using a simple structure consisting of two support plates, a second slider, and a second slide rail.

[0019] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the shredded and dried *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf drying device disclosed in this embodiment includes a stirring section comprising a rotating shaft and stirring blades. One end of the rotating shaft is connected to a motor, and the other end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the stirring blades. A hot air channel is disposed inside the rotating shaft and the stirring blades, and the outlet of the hot air channel is disposed on the stirring blades.

[0020] Using the above technical solution, the outlet of the hot air channel is set on the stirring blade. During the stirring process, the stirring blade blows hot air out through its outlet to dry the leaves of the Chinese tallow tree, so that the hot air acts directly between the leaves of the Chinese tallow tree, which improves the drying effect and drying efficiency.

[0021] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the drying device for shredded and dried leaves of *Sapindus mukorossi* disclosed in this embodiment of the present invention further includes a temperature sensor, which is fixed on the inner wall of the chamber.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, a temperature sensor is installed on the inner wall of the chamber to facilitate monitoring of the internal temperature of the chamber during the drying process.

[0023] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the drying device for shredded leaves of *Sapindus mukorossi* disclosed in this embodiment of the present invention has a viewing window on the box body.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution and setting a viewing window on the box, users can easily observe the drying process of the *Sapindus mukorossi* leaves inside the box at any time. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the shredding assembly, first support frame, and conveyor belt of the *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device provided in an embodiment of this utility model, in one state. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the shredding assembly, first support frame, and conveyor belt of the *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device provided in this embodiment of the present invention in another state; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the drying components, second support frame, and conveyor belt of the *Vernicia fordii* leaf shredding and drying device provided in an embodiment of this utility model, in one state. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the drying components, second support frame, and conveyor belt of the *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention, in another state.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. Conveyor belt; 200. Shredding assembly; 210. Cutting knife; 220. Nozzle; 230. Connecting plate; 231. First slider; 240. Protective part; 300. Drying assembly; 310. Box body; 311. Second slider; 312. Viewing window; 320. Stirring part; 321. Rotating shaft; 322. Stirring blade; 330. Hot air blower; 340. Hot air passage; 341. Outlet; 350. Temperature sensor; 400. First support frame; 410. First slide rail; 500. Second support frame; 510. Support plate; 511. Second slide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0027] In the current technology, before the leaves of Xanthoceras sorbifolium are processed into products, the slicing and drying are carried out independently, which is cumbersome and inefficient. In addition, the existing drying method results in uneven drying of Xanthoceras sorbifolium leaves, which seriously affects the drying effect and efficiency of Xanthoceras sorbifolium leaves.

[0028] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaf shredding and drying device. A shredding component and a drying component are sequentially and intermittently fixed above a conveyor belt along its conveying direction, and both can slide vertically. The shredding component includes multiple blades and nozzles, which shred the *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaves on the conveyor belt. The drying component includes a housing, a stirring section, and a hot air blower. The bottom-opening housing slides vertically until its bottom contacts the upper surface of the conveyor belt, forming a drying chamber together with the conveyor belt. Hot air is blown through the hot air channel inside the stirring section by the hot air blower to dry the *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaves. The airflow direction can be adjusted with the rotation of the stirring section to improve drying uniformity. This shredding and drying device has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and facilitates shredding and drying operations, improving the production effect and efficiency of *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaf products.

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following will be combined with... Figures 1-6 The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail.

[0030] This utility model provides a device for drying and shredding *Sapindus mukorossi* leaves, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the system includes: a conveyor belt 100, a shredding assembly 200, a drying assembly 300, a first support frame 400, and a second support frame 500; the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100 is used to place *Sapindus mukorossi* leaves (not shown in the figure). The shredding assembly 200 is fixed above the conveyor belt 100 by the first support frame 400, and the drying assembly 300 is fixed above the conveyor belt 100 by the second support frame 500, with the shredding assembly 200 and the drying assembly 300 aligned along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 100. Figure 1 The leaves are arranged sequentially and at intervals in the X direction. The conveyor belt 100 can continuously or paused. The leaves are placed on the conveyor belt 100 and first transported along its conveying direction to below the shredding assembly 200, where it pauses. The leaves are then shredded by the shredding assembly 200. The conveyor belt 100 then continues transporting the shredded leaves along its conveying direction to below the drying assembly 300, where it pauses again. Finally, the drying assembly 300 dries the leaves. This *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaf shredding and drying device has a simple structure, facilitating shredding and drying operations and improving the production efficiency of *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaf products.

[0031] It should be noted that the first support frame 400 and the second support frame 500 can be directly fixed to the ground or fixed to other support platforms. The conveyor belt 100 can be a mesh belt (e.g., a metal mesh belt), a steel belt (i.e., a smooth-surfaced flat conveyor belt), or other conveyor belt structures commonly used in the art. For example, if the conveyor belt 100 is a metal mesh belt, the metal mesh belt is made of stainless steel and has evenly distributed air holes. Its surface is a bearing surface, and the metal mesh belt can be driven to continuously or pause conveying by a drive roller assembly. As another example, if the conveyor belt 100 is a steel belt, the steel belt can be driven to continuously or pause conveying by a drive and transmission component. The conveyor belt 100 also needs to be fixed to the ground by support members. The support members can be structures commonly used in the art, and this embodiment does not impose specific limitations on them.

[0032] The shredding assembly 200 is used to shred the *Sapindus mukorossi* leaves placed on the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the shredding assembly 200 includes: a plurality of blades 210 and nozzles 220; the plurality of blades 210 and nozzles 220 are aligned vertically with the first support frame 400. Figure 3 Slide the connection in the Y direction (as shown in the image). Figure 4 As shown, multiple cutters 210 can slide vertically to the upper surface of the contact conveyor belt 100 to shred the leaves of the *Sapindus mukorossi*. After shredding, the multiple cutters 210 can slide vertically to the upper surface away from the conveyor belt 100.

[0033] Specifically, multiple cutters 210 are spaced apart, with the cutting edges of each cutter 210 facing downwards and aligned with the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100. The multiple cutters 210 and the nozzles 220 can all be fixed to a connecting member, which is vertically aligned with the first support frame 400. Figure 3 In the Y direction, multiple cutters 210 and nozzles 220 are slidably connected to the first support frame 400 via this connector; multiple cutters 210 and nozzles 220 can also be directly slidably connected to the first support frame 400; multiple cutters 210 and nozzles 220 can also be fixed to different connectors, each connector being slidably connected to the first support frame 400. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this, and can be selected according to actual conditions, as long as it can achieve that multiple cutters 210 and nozzles 220 can be slidably connected to the first support frame 400 in the vertical direction (Y direction). Figure 3 The connection can be made by sliding along the Y direction. The connector can be a metal connecting plate, a metal connecting frame, or other structures that enable connection.

[0034] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the sliding connection method includes, but is not limited to, sliding rod and sliding sleeve connection, sliding block and sliding rail connection, magnetic connection, etc., and can be selected according to the actual situation.

[0035] It should be further noted that when multiple cutters 210 slide to the upper surface of the contact conveyor belt 100, the nozzle 220 needs to be positioned above the conveyor belt 100 and spaced a certain distance from the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100 to avoid the nozzle 220 affecting the cutting effect of the cutters 210 on the leaves of *Sapindus mukorossi*. The number of cutters 210 is not specifically limited in this embodiment and can be set according to actual conditions. The number of nozzles 220 can be one, two, or more, and the nozzles 220 can be positioned around the multiple cutters 210 (e.g., ...). Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the blades can also be arranged among multiple blades 210; this embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this. In one specific embodiment, the *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaf shredding and drying device further includes a liquid storage tank for storing the liquid to be sprayed onto the *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaves. The liquid storage tank is connected to the spray nozzle 220 via a connecting pipe. The liquid stored in the liquid storage tank can be a color-protecting agent solution, a flavor-regulating solution, or an auxiliary ingredient solution, etc., so that it can be sprayed onto the shredded *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaves through the spray nozzle 220, so that the *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaves retain their original color as much as possible, have a rich flavor, or be compounded with other functional ingredients.

[0036] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first support frame 400 is fixed to the ground and located on one side of the conveyor belt 100, and is provided with a vertical support ( Figure 3 The first slide rail 410 extends in the Y direction. The shredding assembly 200 also includes a connecting plate 230, one side of which is provided with a first slider 231 adapted to the first slide rail 410; multiple cutters 210 and nozzles 220 are fixed on the side of the connecting plate 230 near the conveyor belt 100. Figure 3 and Figure 4 (The lower side of the middle) is slidably connected to the first support frame 400 through the first slider 231 and the first slide rail 410.

[0037] Specifically, the connecting plate 230 can be a rectangular metal plate, made of stainless steel. The fixing methods for each cutter 210, nozzle 220, and connecting plate 230 include, but are not limited to, welding, bolting, and snap-fitting. Multiple cutters 210 can be fixed at intervals along the conveyor belt 100's conveying direction to the lower surface of the connecting plate 230, and also along the width direction of the conveyor belt 100. Figure 3The first slide rail 410 is fixed at intervals along the Z-direction on the lower surface of the connecting plate 230. It can also be fixed at intervals along other directions on the lower surface of the connecting plate 230, as long as it can shred the leaves of the *Sapindus mukorossi* fruit on the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100. In this embodiment, the first slide rail 410 can be a dovetail groove slide rail or a linear slide rail, allowing the connecting plate 230 to slide smoothly only in the vertical direction (Y-direction) without any horizontal offset. The length of the first slide rail 410 needs to be adapted to the sliding distance of each cutter 210, ensuring that each cutter 210 can contact the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100 and can also move away from the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100 to a certain extent. The number of first slide rails 410 can be one, two, or more; this embodiment can be set according to actual conditions. The number of first sliders 231 is the same as the number of first slide rails 410.

[0038] It should be noted that the shredding assembly 200 also includes a locking component for locking the first slider 231 and the first slide rail 410, thereby achieving height locking of each cutter 210 and nozzle 220. The locking component can be a locking bolt, a locking pin, etc. For example, if the locking component is a locking bolt, the locking bolt passes through the first slider 231 and abuts against the side wall of the first slide rail 410, achieving locking between the first slider 231 and the first slide rail 410 through friction. To ensure the locking effect, multiple locking bolts can be provided, or the locking bolt can be passed through the first slider 231 and then inserted into the side wall of the first slide rail 410. As another example, if the locking component is a locking pin, the first slide rail 410 has multiple positioning holes, and the first slider 231 has a pin hole. The locking pin is inserted into the pin hole and a corresponding positioning hole to achieve locking between the first slider 231 and the first slide rail 410.

[0039] In one specific implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, multiple blades 210 are evenly and spaced on the connecting plate 230 to ensure the uniformity of shredding the leaves of the *Sapindus mukorossi*. Specifically, the spacing can be set to 1cm to 2cm.

[0040] In one specific implementation, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the shredding assembly 200 also includes a protective part 240, which is detachably fixed to the side of the connecting plate 230 near the conveyor belt 100 and surrounds the outer periphery of the plurality of cutters 210 and nozzles 220, thereby preventing splashing when the nozzles 220 spray liquid and ensuring the safety of the shredding process.

[0041] Specifically, the protective part 240 can be tubular, specifically an elastic tube, such as a corrugated tube or an elastic tube made of an elastic material. The protective part 240 can also be a protective cover with an opening on one side, facing the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100, and surrounding the outer periphery of the cutter 210 and the nozzle 220 and the end facing away from the conveyor belt 100. In one specific embodiment, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the protective part 240 is corrugated and has vertical elasticity, which not only ensures the safety of the shredding process but also does not affect the shredding effect of the multiple blades 210 on the leaves of the *Sapindus mukorossi*. It should be noted that the protective part 240 can be made of elastic materials such as rubber to increase vertical elasticity.

[0042] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the drying assembly 300 includes: a housing 310, a stirring section 320, and a hot air blower 330; the bottom opening of the housing 310 is perpendicular to the second support frame 500 in the vertical direction. Figure 5 and Figure 6 Slide the connection in the Y direction (as shown in the image). Figure 6 As shown, the box 310 can slide vertically until its bottom contacts the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100. The shredded *Sapindus mukorossi* leaves can then be conveyed by the conveyor belt 100 to a position below the drying assembly 300, where they pause. The box 310, with its open bottom, slides vertically until its bottom contacts the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100, forming a drying chamber together with the conveyor belt 100. A stirring section 320 is fixed within the chamber of the box 310 and rotatably connected to its top, allowing it to slide vertically with the box 310. A hot air channel 340 is provided inside the stirring section 320, with its outlet 341 located on the stirring section 320. The inlet of the hot air channel 340 is connected to the outlet of the hot air blower 330. The hot air blower 330 is fixedly connected to the box 310. Specifically, the hot air blower 330 is located outside the housing 310 and is fixedly connected to the top of the housing 310. This allows the hot air blown through the hot air channel 340 inside the stirring section 320 to dry the leaves of the *Xanthoceras sorbifolium*. The stirring section 320 can also stir the leaves at regular intervals to ensure uniform heating. Furthermore, the outlet 341 of the hot air channel 340 is located on the stirring section 320, allowing the airflow direction to be adjusted as the stirring section 320 rotates, further improving the uniformity of drying.

[0043] It should be noted that after the bottom of the housing 310 contacts the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100 to form a drying chamber, a chamber outlet is also formed to ensure that the hot air inside the drying chamber can be blown out smoothly. If the conveyor belt 100 (e.g., the conveyor belt 100 is a metal mesh belt) has ventilation holes (the size of the ventilation holes is smaller than the size of the shredded *Sapindus mukorossi* leaves), then there is no need to set an additional chamber outlet, and the ventilation holes can serve as the chamber outlet. If the conveyor belt 100 (e.g., the conveyor belt 100 is a steel belt) does not have ventilation holes, then a chamber outlet can be set at the bottom of the side wall of the housing 310 (the outlet needs to be covered with a protective net with a size smaller than the size of the shredded *Sapindus mukorossi* leaves) to blow out the hot air inside the drying chamber. The chamber outlet can also be formed in other ways, as long as it can ensure that the hot air inside the drying chamber can be blown out smoothly and that the shredded *Sapindus mukorossi* leaves inside the drying chamber are not blown out. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this. In this embodiment, the fixed connection method includes, but is not limited to, threaded connection, flange connection, etc.

[0044] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the second support frame 500 includes two support plates 510, which are fixed on the ground and located on both sides of the conveyor belt 100. Each support plate 510 is provided with a second slide rail 511 extending in the vertical direction. The outer walls of the opposite sides of the housing 310 are provided with second sliders 311 that are adapted to the second slide rails 511. The housing 310 is slidably connected to the second support frame 500 through the second sliders 311 and the second slide rails 511.

[0045] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the second slide rail 511 is similar to the first slide rail 410, and can also be a dovetail slide rail or a linear slide rail, so that the box 310 slides smoothly in the vertical direction (Y direction) without horizontal offset. The length of the second slide rail 511 needs to be adapted to the sliding distance of each box 310, so that the box 310 can contact the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100 and can move away from the upper surface of the conveyor belt 100 to a certain extent. The number of second slide rails 511 on each support plate 510 is 1, 2, or more, and the number of second sliders 311 provided on the box 310 is the same as the number of second slide rails 511. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this. Similarly, the drying assembly 300 also includes a locking component for locking the second sliders 311 and the second slide rail 511 to achieve height locking of the box 310. This locking component can also be a locking bolt, locking pin, etc., and its specific structure is similar to that of the locking component of the shredding assembly 200. This embodiment will not describe it in detail.

[0046] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the stirring unit 320 includes a rotating shaft 321 and stirring blades 322, one end of the rotating shaft 321 ( Figure 5The upper end of the shaft 321 is connected to the motor (not shown in the figure). The motor can be located outside the housing 310 and fixed to the top of the housing 310. The other end of the shaft 321 ( Figure 5 The lower end of the shaft 321 is fixedly connected to the stirring blade 322, which is located near the bottom of the housing 310. A hot air channel 340 is located inside the shaft 321 and the stirring blade 322, with its outlet 341 on the stirring blade 322. Specifically, the motor drives the shaft 321 to rotate, which in turn rotates the stirring blade 322. The outlet 341 of the hot air channel 340 is located on the stirring blade 322. During the stirring process, the stirring blade 322 blows hot air out through its outlet 341 to dry the leaves of the *Sapindus mukorossi*, allowing the hot air to directly act between the leaves, thus improving the drying effect and efficiency.

[0047] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the number of blades of the stirring blade 322 can be one, two, or more, and the number of outlets 341 of the hot air channel 340 can be one, two, or more. The specific location of the outlets can be the end of each blade or other locations of each blade.

[0048] In one specific implementation, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the drying assembly 300 also includes a temperature sensor 350, which is fixed to the inner wall of the chamber 310, so as to facilitate monitoring the internal temperature of the chamber 310 during the drying process.

[0049] In one specific implementation, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a viewing window 312 is provided on the box 310, which allows users to directly observe the drying process of the *Sapindus mukorossi* leaves inside the box 310 at any time. It should be noted that the viewing window 312 is made of transparent material and can be installed on the top wall or the side wall of the box 310.

[0050] This utility model discloses a *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaf shredding and drying device, comprising: a conveyor belt, a shredding assembly, a drying assembly, a first support frame, and a second support frame. The shredding assembly and the drying assembly are sequentially and intermittently fixed above the conveyor belt along its conveying direction. *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaves are placed on the conveyor belt, and the leaves are first conveyed along its conveying direction to the area below the shredding assembly and then pause. Multiple blades slide vertically to contact the upper surface of the conveyor belt, shredding the leaves. After shredding, a color-protecting agent solution or other liquid can be sprayed onto the shredded leaves through a nozzle. Then, the multiple blades slide vertically to a position away from the upper surface of the conveyor belt, and the shredded leaves continue to be conveyed along its conveying direction to the area below the drying assembly and pause. A bottom-opening box slides vertically until its bottom contacts the upper surface of the conveyor belt, forming a drying chamber with the conveyor belt. Hot air is blown out through a hot air channel inside the stirring section by a hot air blower to dry the *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* leaves. This shredding and drying device has a simple structure and is easy to operate, making shredding and drying operations more convenient and improving the production efficiency of Xanthoceras sorbifolium leaf products. Furthermore, during the drying process, the leaves are stirred at regular intervals by the stirring section, which improves the uniformity of drying. Moreover, since the hot air outlet is located on the stirring section, the direction of the hot air can be adjusted as the stirring section rotates, further improving the uniformity of drying and enhancing the production effect and efficiency of Xanthoceras sorbifolium leaf products.

[0051] It should be noted that, in addition to the specific embodiments described above, those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of this utility model will be presented in conjunction with preferred embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this utility model are limited to that embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of describing the utility model in conjunction with the embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that may be derived from the claims of this utility model. To provide a deep understanding of this utility model, many specific details will be included in the following description. This utility model may also be implemented without using these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion or obscuring the focus of this utility model, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0052] It should be noted that in this specification, similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0053] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use. They are only for the convenience of describing the 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 the utility model.

[0054] The terms “first”, “second”, etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0055] In the description of this embodiment, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment based on the specific circumstances.

[0056] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the above description is a further detailed explanation of the present invention in conjunction with specific embodiments, and should not be construed as limiting the specific implementation of the present invention to these descriptions. Those skilled in the art can make various changes in form and detail, including some simple deductions or substitutions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drying device for shredded leaves of *Sapindus mukorossi*, characterized in that, include: Conveyor belt, shredding assembly, drying assembly, first support frame, and second support frame; The upper surface of the conveyor belt is used to place the leaves of the *Sapindus mukorossi*. The shredding assembly is fixed above the conveyor belt by the first support frame, and the drying assembly is fixed above the conveyor belt by the second support frame. The shredding assembly and the drying assembly are arranged sequentially and at intervals along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt. The shredding assembly includes: a plurality of blades and a nozzle; the plurality of blades and the nozzle are slidably connected to the first support frame in the vertical direction, and the plurality of blades can slide to contact the upper surface of the conveyor belt; The drying assembly includes: a housing, a stirring section, and a hot air blower; the bottom opening of the housing is slidably connected to the second support frame in the vertical direction, and can be slidable until the bottom of the housing contacts the upper surface of the conveyor belt; the stirring section is fixed inside the cavity of the housing and rotatably connected to the top of the housing, a hot air channel is provided inside the stirring section, the outlet of the hot air channel is located on the stirring section, and the inlet of the hot air channel is connected to the air outlet of the hot air blower; The hot air blower is fixedly connected to the housing.

2. The *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first support frame is fixed on the ground and located on one side of the conveyor belt, and is provided with a first slide rail extending in the vertical direction; The shredding assembly also includes a connecting plate, and a first slider adapted to the first slide rail is provided on one side of the connecting plate; The plurality of cutters and the nozzle are all fixed to the side of the connecting plate near the conveyor belt, and are slidably connected to the first support frame via the first slider and the first slide rail.

3. The *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The shredding assembly also includes a protective section, which is detachably fixed to the side of the connecting plate near the conveyor belt and surrounds the periphery of the plurality of cutters and the nozzle.

4. The *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The protective section is in the shape of a corrugated tube.

5. The *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The plurality of cutting tools are evenly and spaced apart on the connecting plate.

6. The *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The Xanthoceras sorbifolium leaf shredding and drying device also includes a liquid storage tank, which is connected to the nozzle via a connecting pipe.

7. The *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second support frame includes two support plates, which are fixed to the ground and located on both sides of the conveyor belt, and each is provided with a second slide rail extending in the vertical direction; The outer walls on both sides of the box are provided with second sliders that are adapted to the second slide rail. The box is slidably connected to the second support frame through the second sliders and the second slide rail.

8. The *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second support frame includes two support plates, which are fixed to the ground and located on both sides of the conveyor belt, and each is provided with a second slide rail extending in the vertical direction; The outer walls on both sides of the box are provided with second sliders that are adapted to the second slide rail. The box is slidably connected to the second support frame through the second sliders and the second slide rail.

9. The *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying apparatus according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The drying assembly also includes a temperature sensor, which is fixed to the inner wall of the chamber.

10. The *Sapindus mukorossi* leaf shredding and drying apparatus according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The enclosure is equipped with a viewing window.

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