Novel equipment for measuring size of tobacco leaf

The smoke leaf measurement device addresses the challenge of manual measurement by using a fixed frame and movable block mechanism with a camera for precise leaf dimension assessment, enhancing precision and protection.

CN223106854UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15YUNNAN TOBACCO CORP QUJING BRANCH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422401005.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

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Technical Problem

During the existing tobacco leaf processing process, the size measurement efficiency is low and the blades are prone to damage.

Method used

A tobacco blade measuring device including a fixture, a lead screw, a moving block, a camera and a dial was designed to accurately measure the blade size using a lead screw drive and a dial, and protect the blades with a water-absorbing cotton and a limiting plate.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and protection effect of tobacco leaf measurement, reduces blade damage, and improves measurement efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses novel equipment for measuring the size of a tobacco leaf, which comprises a base, a fixing frame is arranged at the upper end of the base, a fixing block is fixed at the middle position of the fixing frame, a lead screw is arranged on the inner side of the lower end of the fixing block, the rotating directions of the two ends of the lead screw are opposite, a motor is arranged at one end of the lead screw, and the motor is connected with the fixing block. And moving blocks are arranged on the outer sides of the two ends of the fixing block, placing plates are arranged on the two sides of the interior of the base, and a dial is arranged on the outer surface of the fixing frame. The tobacco leaf detection device has the advantages that the positioning rods at the lower ends of the moving blocks can be adjusted to move inwards and outwards at the same time through lead screw transmission, the tobacco leaf detection efficiency of the device is improved, the tobacco leaves can be stably adsorbed to the upper surfaces of the connecting plates through absorbent cotton, and the tobacco leaf measurement effect is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco leaf processing, and particularly relates to a novel device for measuring the size of tobacco leaves. Background Technique

[0002] Tobacco is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Nicotiana in the Solanaceae family. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, lanceolate, oblong or ovate, with the apex gradually tapering and the base gradually narrowing into auricles that semi-embrace the stem. The petiole is not obvious or forms a wing shape; the inflorescence is paniculate, the calyx is tubular or tubular-campanulate, the lobes are triangular-lanceolate, the corolla is funnel-shaped, light yellow, light green, red or pink, with a yellow base; the capsule is ovoid or elliptical, nearly equal in length to the persistent calyx; the seeds are round or broadly oblong, brown; the flowering and fruiting periods are in summer and autumn.

[0003] However, during the existing tobacco leaf processing, when measuring the size of tobacco leaves, most need to be detected manually, which is easy to damage the tobacco leaves and has low efficiency in measuring the tobacco leaves; therefore, it does not meet the existing requirements, and for this reason, we propose a novel device for measuring the size of tobacco leaves. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a novel device for measuring the size of tobacco leaves.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problem, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A novel device for measuring the size of tobacco leaves includes a base. A fixing frame is arranged at the upper end of the base. A fixing block is fixed in the middle position of the fixing frame. A lead screw is arranged inside the lower end of the fixing block, and the thread directions at both ends of the lead screw are opposite. One end of the lead screw is provided with a motor. Moving blocks are arranged on the outer sides of both ends of the fixing block. Placing plates are arranged on both sides inside the base. A scale is arranged on the outer surface of the fixing frame.

[0007] Preferably, a pointer is arranged at the upper end of the moving block, a positioning rod is arranged at the lower end of the moving block, a camera is arranged on one side of the lower end of the positioning rod, and a protective pad is arranged on the inner surface of the lower end of the positioning rod.

[0008] Preferably, a limiting plate is arranged on the outer side of the lower end of the positioning rod. An electric push rod is arranged on the lower surface of the limiting plate. Chute grooves are arranged on the inner sides of both sides of the limiting plate. A rubber strip is arranged on the lower surface of the limiting plate.

[0009] Preferably, a connecting plate is arranged inside the placing plate. A water tank is arranged inside the connecting plate. Through holes are uniformly arranged on the upper surface of the water tank. Absorbent cotton is arranged at the upper ends of the through holes.

[0010] Preferably, both ends of the fixing frame are completely attached to the upper surface of the base, and the fixing frame and the base are fixed by screws.

[0011] Preferably, the motor is inserted into the inner side of the fixing frame and fixed to the outer surface of the fixing frame by screws.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. Through the lead screw and the moving block arranged on the inner side of the fixing frame of the present utility model, by using the lead screw transmission and the opposite helix directions at both ends of the lead screw, the moving block can move inwards and outwards simultaneously, which is convenient for the camera outside the positioning rod below the moving block to calibrate the tobacco leaves. Moreover, by using the pointer and the scale arranged at the upper end of the moving block, the measured length can be accurately observed, improving the detection accuracy of the device.

[0014] 2. When placing the tobacco leaves, through the water-absorbing cotton, water tank and through holes arranged on the inner side of the connecting plate of the present utility model, by using the water-absorbing cotton, the tobacco leaves can be stably adsorbed on the upper surface of the connecting plate, which is convenient for the device to detect the tobacco leaves. Moreover, by using the limiting plate and the rubber strip, the positioning and protection of the tobacco leaves are enhanced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the whole of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 is a partial structural diagram of the base of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 is a partial structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1, fixing frame; 2, pointer; 3, scale; 4, fixing block; 5, moving block; 6, lead screw; 7, motor; 8, base; 9, placing plate; 10, positioning rod; 11, limiting plate; 12, camera; 13, sliding groove; 14, rubber strip; 15, protective pad; 16, electric push rod; 17, connecting plate; 18, water-absorbing cotton; 19, through hole; 20, water tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0019] The following further describes the specific embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the drawings. It should be noted here that the description of these embodiments is for helping to understand the present utility model, but does not constitute a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0020] Such as Figure 1As shown in the figure, a new device for measuring the size of tobacco leaves according to the present utility model includes a base 8. A fixing frame 1 is provided at the upper end of the base 8. A fixing block 4 is fixed at the middle position of the fixing frame 1. A lead screw 6 is provided inside the lower end of the fixing block 4, and the thread directions at both ends of the lead screw 6 are opposite. One end of the lead screw 6 is provided with a motor 7. Moving blocks 5 are provided outside both ends of the fixing block 4. Placing plates 9 are provided on both sides inside the base 8. A scale plate 3 is provided on the outer surface of the fixing frame 1.

[0021] As a preferred technical solution of this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a pointer 2 is provided at the upper end of the moving block 5, a positioning rod 10 is provided at the lower end of the moving block 5, a camera 12 is provided on one side of the lower end of the positioning rod 10, and a protective pad 15 is provided on the inner surface of the lower end of the positioning rod 10, which is convenient for measuring the size of tobacco leaves.

[0022] As a preferred technical solution of this embodiment, as Figure 2 shown, a limiting plate 11 is provided outside the lower end of the positioning rod 10, an electric push rod 16 is provided on the lower surface of the limiting plate 11, sliding grooves 13 are provided on the inner sides of both sides of the limiting plate 11, and a rubber strip 14 is provided on the lower surface of the limiting plate 11, which is convenient for positioning tobacco leaves and increases the protection of tobacco leaves.

[0023] As a preferred technical solution of this embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, a connecting plate 17 is provided inside the placing plate 9, a water tank 20 is provided inside the connecting plate 17, through holes 19 are uniformly provided on the upper surface of the water tank 20, and absorbent cotton 18 is provided at the upper ends of the through holes 19, which increases the stability of placing tobacco leaves.

[0024] Working principle: A fixing frame 1 is provided above the base 8. Through the lead screw 6 and the moving block 5 provided inside the fixing frame 1, by using the lead screw drive and the opposite thread directions at both ends of the lead screw 6, the moving block 5 can move inwards and outwards simultaneously, which is convenient for the camera 12 outside the positioning rod 10 below the moving block 5 to calibrate the tobacco leaves. And by using the pointer 2 and the scale plate 3 provided at the upper end of the moving block 5, the measured length can be accurately observed, improving the detection accuracy of the device. When placing the tobacco leaves, through the absorbent cotton 18, the water tank 20 and the through holes 19 provided inside the connecting plate 17, by using the absorbent cotton 18, the tobacco leaves can be stably adsorbed on the upper surface of the connecting plate 17, which is convenient for the device to detect the tobacco leaves. And by using the limiting plate 11 and the rubber strip 14, the positioning of the tobacco leaves and the protection of the tobacco leaves are increased.

[0025] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the present utility model can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present utility model. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be embraced within the present utility model. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims involved.

Claims

1. A novel device for measuring the size of tobacco leaves, comprising a base (8), characterized in that: A fixing frame (1) is provided at the upper end of the base (8). A fixing block (4) is fixed at the middle position of the fixing frame (1). A lead screw (6) is provided inside the lower end of the fixing block (4), and the helix directions at both ends of the lead screw (6) are opposite. One end of the lead screw (6) is provided with a motor (7). Moving blocks (5) are provided outside both ends of the fixing block (4). Placing plates (9) are provided on both sides inside the base (8). A scale disk (3) is provided on the outer surface of the fixing frame (1).

2. The novel device for measuring the size of a tobacco leaf according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pointer (2) is provided at the upper end of the moving block (5). A positioning rod (10) is provided at the lower end of the moving block (5). A camera (12) is provided on one side of the lower end of the positioning rod (10). A protective pad (15) is provided on the inner surface of the lower end of the positioning rod (10).

3. The novel device for measuring the size of tobacco leaves according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting plate (11) is provided outside the lower end of the positioning rod (10). An electric push rod (16) is provided on the lower surface of the limiting plate (11). Chute grooves (13) are provided inside both sides of the limiting plate (11). A rubber strip (14) is provided on the lower surface of the limiting plate (11).

4. A novel device for measuring the size of tobacco leaves according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting plate (17) is provided inside the placing plate (9). A water tank (20) is provided inside the connecting plate (17). Through holes (19) are evenly provided on the upper surface of the water tank (20). Absorbent cotton (18) is provided at the upper end of the through holes (19).

5. The novel device for measuring the size of a tobacco leaf according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the fixing frame (1) are completely attached to the upper surface of the base (8), and the fixing frame (1) and the base (8) are fixed by screws.

6. The novel device for measuring the size of tobacco leaves according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor (7) is inserted into the inside of the fixing frame (1) and fixed to the outer surface of the fixing frame (1) by screws.