Cooling equipment for tobacco shred preparation

Abstract

The utility model discloses cooling equipment for tobacco shred preparation. The cooling equipment comprises a storage hopper; the fixing assembly comprises a base and a supporting frame, the first end of the supporting frame is connected with the base, and the second end of the supporting frame is rotationally connected with the two sides of the storage hopper; the cooling assembly comprises a mounting bin and an air blowing part, the mounting bin is arranged on the outer side wall of the top of the storage hopper and communicates with the storage hopper, and the air blowing part is arranged in the mounting bin and used for guiding cold air into the storage hopper; and the stirring assembly is arranged at the top of the storage hopper, extends into the storage hopper and is used for stirring the tobacco shreds in the storage hopper. When the tobacco shred cooling device is used, an operator starts the air blowing part, the air blowing part runs to blow air into the mounting bin, then cold air is guided into the storage hopper to cool tobacco shreds in the storage hopper, meanwhile, the stirring assembly stirs the tobacco shreds in the storage hopper, the comprehensiveness and efficiency of tobacco shred material cooling are improved, and the overall process efficiency of tobacco shred making is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco shred preparation, and more specifically, to a cooling device for preparing shredded tobacco. Background Art

[0002] In the process of cigarette production, the silk making process has the longest process flow, the most complicated procedures, and the most types of equipment. The silk making process is divided into three relatively independent processes and combinations: leaf making, stem making, and leaf making.

[0003] In order to respond to the requirements of high-quality technological development, technical modification of tobacco equipment is imperative. At present, after the thin slices, stems and leaves are evenly mixed and blended, the cooling effect of the thin slices, stems and leaves is not good during cooling. The flavors and spices of tobacco with too high temperature are easy to evaporate after flavoring, which affects the flavoring effect of tobacco, thereby affecting the sensory quality of cigarettes, and then affecting the subsequent processing efficiency of tobacco.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a cooling device for preparing shredded tobacco has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] One object of the utility model is to provide a new technical solution for cooling equipment for preparing shredded tobacco.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the utility model, there is provided a cooling device for preparing shredded tobacco, comprising: a storage hopper;

[0007] A fixing assembly, the fixing assembly comprising a base and a support frame, the first ends of the support frames are respectively connected to the base, and the second ends of the support frames are respectively rotatably connected to two sides of the storage hopper;

[0008] A cooling assembly, the cooling assembly comprising a mounting chamber and a blasting member, the mounting chamber being arranged on the outer side wall of the top of the storage hopper and being communicated with the storage hopper, the blasting member being arranged in the mounting chamber and used for introducing cold air into the storage hopper;

[0009] A stirring component is arranged on the top of the storage hopper and extends into the storage hopper to stir the shredded tobacco in the storage hopper.

[0010] Optionally, the top of the storage hopper is opened, and the cooling assembly further includes an exhaust port, which is arranged on the inner peripheral wall of the top of the storage hopper, and the installation bin is connected to the exhaust port.

[0011] Optionally, there are multiple air outlets, and the multiple air outlets are evenly spaced and arranged.

[0012] Optionally, the fixing assembly further includes a first driving member, which is disposed at the second end of the supporting frame, and an output shaft of the first driving member is connected to the storage hopper to drive the storage hopper to rotate.

[0013] Optionally, the stirring assembly includes a first connecting rod, an electric turntable and a telescopic rod, the first end of the first connecting rod is rotatably arranged at the top of the storage hopper, the second end of the first connecting rod is connected to the electric turntable, and the telescopic rod is arranged along the circumference of the electric turntable.

[0014] Optionally, the cooling equipment for preparing tobacco also includes a grab bucket assembly, which includes a second driving member, a second connecting rod and two grab buckets, the second driving member is arranged at the center position of the top of the storage hopper, the second driving member is respectively connected to the first end of the first connecting rod and the second end of the second connecting rod, the second end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the two grab buckets, and the grab bucket is used to grab the tobacco in the storage hopper.

[0015] Optionally, the grab bucket assembly further includes a third driving member, which is disposed at the second end of the second connecting rod, and an output end of the third driving member is connected to the grab bucket to drive the grab bucket to rotate; and a drain groove is provided at the bottom of the grab bucket.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] The utility model connects the first end of the support frame to the base, and the second end of the support frame is rotatably connected to the two sides of the storage hopper; the installation bin is arranged on the outer side wall of the top of the storage hopper, and the installation bin is connected to the storage hopper, the blasting element is arranged in the installation bin, and the stirring assembly is arranged on the top of the storage hopper, and the stirring assembly extends into the storage hopper and stirs the tobacco in the storage hopper. When in use, the operator starts the blasting element, and the blasting element operates to blow air into the installation bin, and then introduces cold air into the storage hopper, and the tobacco in the storage hopper is cooled, and at the same time, the stirring assembly stirs the tobacco in the storage hopper, thereby improving the comprehensiveness and efficiency of tobacco cooling, and improving the overall process efficiency of tobacco shred production.

[0018] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a cooling device for preparing cut tobacco according to the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the cooling device for preparing shredded tobacco according to the utility model from another angle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the stirring assembly of the present utility model.

[0023] The markings in the figure are as follows: 1. Storage hopper; 2. Fixing assembly; 21. Base; 22. Support frame; 23. First driving member; 3. Cooling assembly; 31. Mounting bin; 32. Blowing member; 33. Exhaust vent; 4. Stirring assembly; 41. First connecting rod; 42. Electric turntable; 43. Telescopic rod; 5. Grab assembly; 51. Second driving member; 52. Second connecting rod; 53. Grab; 54. Third driving member; 55. Drain trough. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0025] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present invention, its application, or uses.

[0026] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered as part of the specification.

[0027] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not limiting. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides a cooling device for preparing shredded tobacco, comprising: a storage hopper 1, a fixing component 2, a cooling component 3 and a stirring component 4.

[0029] The fixing assembly 2 includes a base 21 and a support frame 22, wherein the first ends of the support frames 22 are respectively connected to the base 21, and the second ends of the support frames 22 are respectively rotatably connected to the two sides of the storage hopper 1. It should be noted that the storage hopper 1 can be rotated to change the position of the tobacco in the storage hopper 1, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the tobacco.

[0030] The cooling assembly 3 includes a mounting bin 31 and a blasting member 32. The mounting bin 31 is arranged on the outer side wall of the top of the storage hopper 1, and the mounting bin 31 is connected to the storage hopper 1. The blasting member 32 is arranged in the mounting bin 31, and is used to introduce cold air into the storage hopper 1. Specifically, the inner wall interlayer of the storage hopper 1 is hollow. When the blasting member 32 is running, air can be blown into the mounting bin 31 and the inner wall interlayer of the storage hopper 1, thereby blowing the tobacco in the storage hopper 1. A filter is arranged between the mounting bin 31 and the storage hopper 1 to prevent tobacco from entering the mounting bin 31 and the storage hopper 1.

[0031] It should be noted that the power of the blowing member 32 should not be too large, as a large power will cause the pressure of the cold air to be too high, thereby causing the tobacco to be blown out of the storage hopper 1 .

[0032] The stirring assembly 4 is arranged on the top of the storage hopper 1 , and the stirring assembly 4 extends into the storage hopper 1 to stir the shredded tobacco in the storage hopper 1 .

[0033] When in use, the operator starts the blowing member 32, and the blowing member 32 blows air into the installation bin 31, thereby introducing cold air into the storage hopper 1 to cool the tobacco in the storage hopper 1. At the same time, the stirring component 4 stirs the tobacco in the storage hopper 1 so that the tobacco in the storage hopper 1 can be completely cooled.

[0034] The utility model connects the first end of the support frame 22 to the base 21 respectively, and the second end of the support frame 22 is rotatably connected to the two sides of the storage hopper 1 respectively; the installation bin 31 is arranged on the outer side wall of the top of the storage hopper 1, and the installation bin 31 is communicated with the storage hopper 1, the air blowing member 32 is arranged in the installation bin 31, and the stirring assembly 4 is arranged on the top of the storage hopper 1, and the stirring assembly 4 extends into the storage hopper 1 and stirs the tobacco in the storage hopper 1. When in use, the operator starts the air blowing member 32, and the air blowing member 32 runs to blow air into the installation bin 31, and then introduces cold air into the storage hopper 1, and the tobacco in the storage hopper 1 is cooled, and at the same time, the stirring assembly 4 stirs the tobacco in the storage hopper 1, thereby improving the comprehensiveness and efficiency of the cooling of the tobacco material, and improving the overall process efficiency of tobacco shreds.

[0035] Furthermore, a collecting barrel (not shown in the figure) can be placed on the base 21. When the tobacco is cooled, the operator can rotate the storage hopper 1 so that the storage hopper 1 rotates 180 degrees axially, so that the tobacco inside the storage hopper 1 falls into the collecting barrel, thereby improving the collection efficiency of the tobacco.

[0036] In one embodiment of the cooling device for preparing tobacco shreds of the utility model, as Figure 1 As shown, the top of the storage hopper 1 is open, and the cooling assembly 3 also includes an exhaust port 33 , which is arranged on the inner peripheral wall of the top of the storage hopper 1 , and the installation bin 31 is connected to the exhaust port 33 .

[0037] The utility model sets the top of the storage hopper 1 as an opening, and sets an exhaust port 33 on the inner peripheral wall of the top of the storage hopper 1, so that the installation bin 31 is connected with the exhaust port 33, and then the cold air generated by the blowing member 32 is introduced into the storage hopper 1 through the exhaust port 33, so as to cool the shredded tobacco in the storage hopper 1, thereby effectively improving the cooling efficiency of the shredded tobacco.

[0038] Furthermore, there are multiple exhaust ports 33, and the multiple exhaust ports 33 are evenly spaced and arranged. Such an arrangement enables cold air to be introduced into any position of the storage hopper 1, further improving the cooling efficiency of the tobacco shreds.

[0039] In one embodiment of the cooling device for preparing tobacco shreds of the utility model, as Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, the fixing assembly 2 further includes a first driving member 23 , which is disposed at the second end of the support frame 22 , and an output shaft of the first driving member 23 is connected to the storage hopper 1 to drive the storage hopper 1 to rotate.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first driving member 23 is an electric shaft seat. The first driving member 23 is not limited to an electric shaft seat, and can also be driven by a linear motor, an electric cylinder or a cylinder, etc., as long as the rotation adjustment of the storage hopper 1 can be achieved, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0041] The utility model arranges the first driving member 23 at the second end of the support frame 22, the output shaft of the first driving member 23 is connected to the storage hopper 1, and the storage hopper 1 is driven to rotate by the first driving member 23, thereby improving the automation of the cooling device for preparing shredded tobacco of the utility model and reducing the workload of operators.

[0042] In one embodiment of the cooling device for preparing tobacco shreds of the utility model, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the stirring assembly 4 includes a first connecting rod 41, an electric turntable 42 and a telescopic rod 43. The first end of the first connecting rod 41 is rotatably arranged on the top of the storage hopper 1, the second end of the first connecting rod 41 is connected to the electric turntable 42, and the telescopic rod 43 is arranged along the circumference of the electric turntable 42.

[0043] In this embodiment, the telescopic rod 43 is an electric telescopic rod 43. When the electric turntable 42 rotates, the telescopic rod 43 is synchronously extended and retracted, thereby moving the tobacco in the storage hopper 1. It should be noted that the sum of the length of the telescopic rod 43 and the length of the first connecting rod 41 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the storage hopper 1, thereby avoiding the problem of collision between the telescopic rod 43 and the first connecting rod 41 and the storage hopper 1 when moving.

[0044] When the tobacco in the storage hopper 1 is cooled, the electric turntable 42 is started, and the electric turntable 42 rotates to drive the telescopic rod 43 to rotate. The telescopic rod 43 reciprocates to move the tobacco inside the storage hopper 1, and the tobacco at the bottom of the storage hopper 1 is turned over, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the tobacco.

[0045] In one embodiment of the cooling device for preparing tobacco shreds of the utility model, as Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, the cooling equipment for preparing tobacco also includes a grab bucket 53 assembly 5, which includes a second driving member 51, a second connecting rod 52 and two grab buckets 53. The second driving member 51 is arranged at the center position of the top of the storage hopper 1, and the second driving member 51 is respectively connected to the first end of the first connecting rod 41 and the second end of the second connecting rod 52. The second end of the second connecting rod 52 is rotatably connected to the two grab buckets 53, and the grab buckets 53 are used to grab the tobacco in the storage hopper 1.

[0046] Specifically, there are a plurality of second connecting rods 52 , and the plurality of second connecting rods 52 are arranged axially around the second driving member 51 , and the stirring assembly 4 is arranged between any two second connecting rods 52 .

[0047] It should be noted that the second driving member 51 is an electric roller shaft. The second driving member 51 is not limited to an electric roller shaft, and can also be driven by a linear motor, an electric cylinder or a cylinder, etc., as long as it can realize the rotation adjustment of multiple second connecting rods 52, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0048] When the tobacco in the storage hopper 1 is cooled, the second driving member 51 works, and the second driving member 51 drives the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 52 to rotate at the same time, so that the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 52 rotate around the second driving member 51. When the grab 53 rotates with the second connecting rod 52, the grab 53 can grab the tobacco in the storage hopper 1, so that the position of the tobacco in the storage hopper 1 changes. When the grab 53 rotates to the other end of the storage hopper 1, the tobacco falls into the storage hopper 1 under the action of gravity, so that the tobacco is cooled more comprehensively, and the cooling efficiency of the tobacco is further increased.

[0049] The utility model arranges the second driving member 51 at the center position of the top end of the storage hopper 1, and the second driving member 51 is respectively connected to the first end of the first connecting rod 41 and the second end of the second connecting rod 52, and the second end of the second connecting rod 52 is rotatably connected to two grab buckets 53, so that the tobacco at different positions inside the storage hopper 1 is dispersed by the grab buckets 53, thereby further increasing the cooling efficiency of the tobacco.

[0050] In one embodiment of the cooling device for preparing tobacco shreds of the utility model, as Figure 1 to Figure 2As shown, the grab bucket 53 assembly 5 also includes a third driving member 54, which is arranged at the second end of the second connecting rod 52, and the output end of the third driving member 54 is connected to the grab bucket 53 to drive the grab bucket 53 to rotate; the bottom of the grab bucket 53 has a drain groove 55.

[0051] When the third driving member 54 is running, it can drive the grab buckets 53 on both sides to rotate and open and close periodically. When the grab buckets 53 on both sides rotate and open and close periodically, the tobacco inside the storage hopper 1 can be grabbed. When the grab buckets 53 move to a certain height position, the tobacco falls into the storage hopper 1 through the leakage groove 55.

[0052] It should be noted that the third driving member 54 is an electric axle seat. The third driving member 54 is not limited to an electric axle seat, and can also be driven by a linear motor, an electric cylinder or a cylinder, etc., as long as it can realize the opening and closing rotation adjustment of the grab buckets 53 on both sides, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0053] The utility model arranges the third driving member 54 at the second end of the second connecting rod 52, and the output end of the third driving member 54 is connected to the grab bucket 53, so that the third driving member 54 drives the two grab buckets 53 to be closed or opened, making it more convenient for the grab bucket 53 to grab tobacco, and a leakage groove 55 is arranged at the bottom of the grab bucket 53, so that the tobacco falls into the storage hopper 1 through the leakage groove 55, further increasing the amount of tobacco in contact with the cold air, and effectively improving the comprehensiveness and efficiency of the cooling of the tobacco material.

[0054] Although some specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of examples, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments may be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cooling device for preparing cut tobacco, characterized in that: include: Storage hopper; A fixing assembly, the fixing assembly comprising a base and a support frame, the first ends of the support frames are respectively connected to the base, and the second ends of the support frames are respectively rotatably connected to two sides of the storage hopper; A cooling assembly, the cooling assembly comprising a mounting chamber and a blasting member, the mounting chamber being arranged on the outer side wall of the top of the storage hopper and being communicated with the storage hopper, the blasting member being arranged in the mounting chamber and used for introducing cold air into the storage hopper; A stirring component is arranged on the top of the storage hopper and extends into the storage hopper to stir the shredded tobacco in the storage hopper.

2. The cooling device for preparing shredded tobacco according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the storage hopper is open, and the cooling assembly also includes an exhaust port, which is arranged on the inner peripheral wall of the top of the storage hopper, and the installation bin is connected to the exhaust port.

3. The cooling device for preparing shredded tobacco according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are multiple air outlets, and the multiple air outlets are evenly spaced and arranged.

4. The cooling device for preparing shredded tobacco according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly further comprises a first driving member, which is disposed at the second end of the supporting frame, and an output shaft of the first driving member is connected to the storage hopper to drive the storage hopper to rotate.

5. The cooling device for preparing shredded tobacco according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly includes a first connecting rod, an electric turntable and a telescopic rod, wherein the first end of the first connecting rod is rotatably arranged on the top of the storage hopper, the second end of the first connecting rod is connected to the electric turntable, and the telescopic rod is arranged along the circumference of the electric turntable.

6. The cooling device for preparing shredded tobacco according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cooling equipment for preparing shredded tobacco also includes a grab bucket assembly, which includes a second driving member, a second connecting rod and two grab buckets. The second driving member is arranged at the center position of the top end of the storage hopper. The second driving member is respectively connected to the first end of the first connecting rod and the second end of the second connecting rod. The second end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the two grab buckets. The grab buckets are used to grab the shredded tobacco in the storage hopper.

7. The cooling device for preparing shredded tobacco according to claim 6, characterized in that: The grab bucket assembly also includes a third driving member, which is arranged at the second end of the second connecting rod, and the output end of the third driving member is connected to the grab bucket to drive the grab bucket to rotate; the bottom of the grab bucket has a drain groove.

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