Cigar tobacco air-curing device
By using food-grade PVC material for the tobacco drying rod and the design of the horn hook, the problem of unreasonable tobacco leaf hanging in traditional tobacco drying methods is solved, achieving stable, safe and efficient cigar tobacco leaf drying, and ensuring the integrity and quality of the tobacco leaves.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202610059262.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
AI Technical Summary
Traditional methods of drying tobacco leaves have drawbacks, such as improper hanging, easy sticking, mold, and damage, and the materials of the equipment are easily corroded and contaminated, which cannot meet the specific requirements of cigar tobacco leaves.
The tobacco drying rod and horn hook design are made of food-grade PVC material. The horn hooks are installed at equal intervals on the tobacco drying rod, and the tobacco leaves are suspended through the leaf stalks to avoid sticking and damage, thus enhancing the connection stability.
It improves the stability and uniformity of the drying process, ensures the integrity of tobacco leaves, enhances drying efficiency and safety, and avoids equipment corrosion and pollution.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of cigar tobacco production technology, and in particular relates to a cigar tobacco drying device. Background Technology
[0002] The airing of cigar tobacco leaves is a crucial step in cigar production, directly impacting the quality and flavor of the finished cigars. Traditional airing methods often employ simple ropes or ordinary racks, resulting in improper spacing between leaves, causing them to stick together during airing and leading to mold and quality degradation. Existing airing devices generally suffer from simple structures and limited functionality. Inadequate hook designs pose a risk of worker injury, and leaves are easily damaged during hanging, affecting their integrity. Furthermore, traditional airing racks are typically made of metal or ordinary plastic, which can corrode or release harmful substances over time, potentially contaminating the tobacco leaves. The market lacks airing devices specifically designed for the characteristics of cigar tobacco leaves, failing to meet the unique requirements of cigar tobacco leaves regarding the airing environment, hanging methods, and spatial distribution. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a structurally sound, safe, and efficient dedicated airing device to improve the quality and efficiency of cigar tobacco leaf airing. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a cigar tobacco drying device to solve the above problems.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A cigar tobacco drying device includes: a drying rod and a plurality of horn hooks. The drying rod has a rectangular cross-sectional outline. A plurality of mounting holes are evenly spaced along the length of the top wall of the drying rod. Each horn hook includes a clamping bracket, a horn hook, and a positioning post. A pair of horn hooks are fixedly installed on both sides of the clamping bracket. The positioning post is fixedly installed at the center of the bottom end of the top wall of the clamping bracket. The clamping bracket clamps the side wall of the drying rod, and the positioning post is inserted into the mounting hole.
[0005] Furthermore, the two ends of the clamping bracket are provided with opposing hook-shaped structures, and the two sides of the tobacco drying rod are provided with first grooves. The hook-shaped structures are adapted to the first grooves for the clamping bracket to be engaged with the tobacco drying rod.
[0006] Furthermore, the top wall of the cigarette drying rod is provided with a third groove, and the top wall of the clamping bracket where the positioning post is located is provided with a fourth groove, the third groove and the fourth groove being adapted to each other.
[0007] Furthermore, the length of the tobacco drying rod is 2 to 2.5 meters, the width of the cross-section is 3 centimeters, the height is 3 centimeters, and the wall thickness is 2 millimeters.
[0008] Furthermore, both the cigarette drying rod and the horn hook are made of food-grade PVC material.
[0009] Furthermore, the mounting holes on the cigarette drying rod are evenly distributed at 6cm intervals.
[0010] Furthermore, each of the said tobacco drying rods is equipped with 40 of the said bullhorn hooks.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. The integrated insertion and fixing of the horn hooks with the tobacco drying rods provides high connection strength and effectively prevents the tobacco leaves from shaking or tipping over after being hung, ensuring the stability of the drying process.
[0012] 2. The horn hooks are arranged at precise intervals to create fixed and sufficient gaps between tobacco leaves, effectively preventing the leaves from sticking together during the drying process, ensuring smooth airflow, improving drying uniformity and quality, and maximizing drying efficiency in a limited space.
[0013] 3. The horn hook makes it easy for workers to quickly hang and pick up tobacco leaves. It is simple and labor-saving to operate, which significantly improves work efficiency. At the same time, it avoids the risk of hands being pricked by leaf stalks or sharp objects in the traditional method, and is safe.
[0014] 4. Cigar tobacco leaves are hung directly on the horn hooks via the leaf stems, avoiding squeezing, tearing or damage caused by binding, stacking or friction, thus maximizing the physical integrity of the tobacco leaves and reducing raw material loss. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cigar tobacco drying device according to Example 1.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of a cigar tobacco drying device according to Example 1.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the horn hook in Example 1.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a cigar tobacco drying device according to Example 2.
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the horn hook in Example 2.
[0021] In the figure: 10-Smoke drying rod, 11-Mounting hole, 12-First groove, 13-Third groove, 20-Horn hook, 21-Clamping bracket, 211-Hook-shaped structure, 212-Fourth groove, 22-Horn hook, 23-Positioning post. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0023] Example 1
[0024] See attached document Figure 1-3 The present invention provides a cigar tobacco drying device, comprising: a drying rod 10 and a plurality of horn hooks 20. The outer contour of the cross-section of the drying rod 10 is rectangular. A plurality of mounting holes 11 are equally spaced along the length of the top wall of the drying rod 10. The horn hooks 20 include a clamping bracket 21, horn hooks 22 and positioning posts 23. A pair of horn hooks 22 are fixedly installed on both sides of the clamping bracket 21. The positioning posts 23 are fixedly installed at the center of the bottom end of the top wall of the clamping bracket 21. The clamping bracket 21 clamps the side wall of the drying rod 10. The positioning posts 23 are inserted into the mounting holes 11.
[0025] In this embodiment, the two ends of the clamping bracket 21 are provided with opposing hook-shaped structures 211, and the two sides of the tobacco drying rod 10 are provided with first grooves 12. The hook-shaped structures 211 are adapted to the first grooves 12 for clamping the bracket 21 onto the tobacco drying rod 10. Through the cooperation of the hook-shaped structures 211 and the first grooves 12, the horn hooks 20 can be firmly installed on the tobacco drying rod 10, effectively preventing the tobacco leaves from shaking or tipping over after being hung.
[0026] The length of the tobacco drying rod 10 is 2 to 2.5 meters, the width of the cross-section is 3 centimeters, the height is 3 centimeters, and the wall thickness is 2 millimeters. Both the tobacco drying rod 10 and the horn hook 20 are made of food-grade PVC material, which has good corrosion resistance and safety, will not release harmful substances to contaminate the tobacco leaves, and will ensure the quality of the cigar tobacco leaves.
[0027] The mounting holes 11 on the tobacco drying rod 10 are evenly distributed at 6cm intervals, and 40 horn hooks 20 are installed on each tobacco drying rod 10. The precisely spaced horn hooks 20 create a fixed and sufficient gap between the hung tobacco leaves, effectively preventing the leaves from sticking together during the drying process, ensuring smooth airflow, and improving the uniformity and quality of the drying process.
[0028] During operation, workers simply hang the cigar tobacco leaves by their stems directly onto the horn hooks 22. This simple and labor-saving method avoids the risk of hand injuries from stems or sharp objects. The leaves are suspended by their stems, preventing compression, tearing, or damage caused by binding, stacking, or friction, thus preserving the physical integrity of the leaves to the greatest extent possible. The integrated horn hooks 20, which are inserted and fixed in place, combine with the drying rod 10, providing a strong connection and ensuring stability during the drying process, maximizing drying efficiency within a limited space.
[0029] Example 2
[0030] See attached document Figure 4-5 This embodiment is basically the same as embodiment 1, except that: the top wall of the smoke drying rod 10 is provided with a third groove 13, and the top wall of the clamping bracket 21 where the positioning column 23 is located is provided with a fourth groove 212. The third groove 13 and the fourth groove 212 are compatible with each other, further improving the installation stability.
[0031] In this embodiment, when the clamping bracket 21 clamps the side wall of the tobacco drying rod 10 and the positioning post 23 is inserted into the mounting hole 11, the third groove 13 and the fourth groove 212 fit together to form a continuous groove structure, which enhances the connection strength between the horn hook 20 and the tobacco drying rod 10, effectively preventing the horn hook 20 from loosening or falling off under load. This structural design further improves the stability of the tobacco drying device, especially when hanging heavy tobacco leaves or in environments with high humidity, it can maintain the firmness of the horn hook 20 and avoid losses caused by accidental falling tobacco leaves.
[0032] The above descriptions are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, and common knowledge regarding the specific structures and characteristics of the solutions is not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of the present invention, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention. These modifications and improvements will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of the present invention or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.
[0033] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. For the apparatus disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the method section.
[0034] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A cigar tobacco drying device, characterized in that, include: The cigarette drying rod (10) and multiple horn hooks (20) are provided. The outer contour of the cross-section of the cigarette drying rod (10) is rectangular. Multiple mounting holes (11) are equally spaced along the length of the top wall of the cigarette drying rod (10). The horn hooks (20) include a clamping bracket (21), horn hooks (22) and positioning posts (23). A pair of horn hooks (22) are fixedly installed on both sides of the clamping bracket (21). The positioning posts (23) are fixedly installed at the center of the bottom end of the top wall of the clamping bracket (21). The clamping bracket (21) clamps the side wall of the cigarette drying rod (10). The positioning posts (23) are inserted into the mounting holes (11).
2. A cigar tobacco drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the clamping bracket (21) are provided with opposing hook-shaped structures (211), and the two sides of the tobacco drying rod (10) are provided with first grooves (12). The hook-shaped structures (211) are adapted to the first grooves (12) for the clamping bracket (21) to be engaged with the tobacco drying rod (10).
3. A cigar tobacco drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top wall of the cigarette drying rod (10) is provided with a third groove (13), and the top wall of the clamping bracket (21) where the positioning column (23) is located is provided with a fourth groove (212). The third groove (13) and the fourth groove (212) are adapted to each other.
4. A cigar tobacco drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the tobacco drying rod (10) is 2 to 2.5 meters, the width of the cross section is 3 centimeters, the height is 3 centimeters, and the wall thickness is 2 millimeters.
5. A cigar tobacco drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the tobacco drying rod (10) and the horn hook (20) are made of food-grade PVC material.
6. A cigar tobacco drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting holes (11) on the tobacco drying rod (10) are evenly distributed at intervals of 6 cm.
7. A cigar tobacco drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the said tobacco drying rods (10) is equipped with 40 of the said bullhorn hooks (20).