Cigar core tobacco leaf shaping device for cigar production

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cigar core tobacco leaf shaping device for producing cigars, which relates to the technical field of cigar production and comprises a box body, a pressing plate and a positioning piece, eggplant core tobacco leaves are flatly laid in the box body; the pressing plate is used for covering and pressing the eggplant core tobacco leaves; a first positioning hole and a second positioning hole which are equal in height are respectively formed in two opposite side walls of the box body; the heights of the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole are greater than the thickness of the pressing plate; the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole are used for allowing the positioning piece to penetrate, so that the positioning piece can abut against the pressing plate on the eggplant core tobacco leaf; by means of the device, the surfaces of the eggplant core tobacco leaves can be flattened and shaped, the flatness of the eggplant core tobacco leaves before rolling is improved, the pressed tobacco leaves can be kept in a flat state all the time, and it can be guaranteed that water is not prone to being lost in the pressing process; by means of the shaping device, the usability of the eggplant core tobacco leaves in the rolling process can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cigar production, in particular to a tobacco leaf shaping device for producing cigars. Background Art

[0002] Cigars are a special type of tobacco product. Handmade cigars consist of three parts: the wrapper, the binder, and the filler, each with its own distinct function. The filler, at the very heart of the cigar, determines the flavor and aroma of the cigar during smoking. The filler is typically composed of several different tobacco leaves, resulting in a variety of flavors. Approximately two-thirds of a cigar's flavor is determined by the filler, making it the heart of every cigar.

[0003] During the handmade cigar rolling process, the flatness of the filler tobacco affects both rolling efficiency and the physical indicators and sensory quality of the cigarette. In traditional handmade cigar rolling, the tobacco leaves are not shaped before rolling, or are simply laid out manually. Due to the low flatness of the leaves, operators need to roll the filler several times to achieve a tight roll, resulting in low efficiency. Furthermore, after the loosely flat leaves are rolled into the filler, the uneven surfaces of the tobacco embryo are larger, making the filler prone to denting during the pressing and shaping process, resulting in a cigar with an uneven exterior, which affects the sensory quality of the cigar. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to address the problems in the prior art of low rolling efficiency due to the low flatness of the cigar core tobacco leaves, or the cigar core is easily sunken during the process of pressing and shaping the tobacco embryo, making the exterior of the cigar uneven and thus affecting the production quality of the cigar.

[0005] Provided is a filler tobacco shaping device for producing cigars, comprising: a box body, a pressing plate, and a positioning member; the box body is used to lay the filler tobacco leaves flat; the pressing plate is used to cover and press the filler tobacco leaves; two opposite side walls of the box body are respectively provided with a first positioning hole and a second positioning hole of equal height; the height of the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole is greater than the thickness of the pressing plate; the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole are used for the positioning member to pass through, thereby enabling the positioning member to press the pressing plate against the filler tobacco leaves.

[0006] In the solution of the present utility model, by providing the box body, tobacco leaves can be laid flat in the box body, and then, in cooperation with the pressing plate, it presses gently on the laid flat filler tobacco leaves. The operator presses the pressing plate, and the acting force of the pressing plate on the filler tobacco leaves reduces the gaps between the filler tobacco leaves in the box body. Then, the positioning member penetrates into the nearest first positioning hole and second positioning hole above the pressing plate, and thus the pressing plate can be positioned at the height in the state of pressing the filler tobacco leaves. After a certain period of time, the filler tobacco leaves are pressed and extended and plastically deformed, making the surface of the filler tobacco leaves flat and relatively smooth, improving the flatness of the filler tobacco leaves before rolling, and thereby improving the quality and production efficiency of cigar rolling production; moreover, when the filler tobacco leaves are pressed using this tool, the gaps between the tobacco leaves are reduced, and moisture is not easily lost, improving the usability of the filler tobacco leaves during rolling; by respectively providing the first positioning holes and the second positioning holes with equal heights on the opposite side walls of the box body, it is very convenient for the positioning member to penetrate into the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole, and the device is flexible and convenient to use.

[0007] Preferably, for the filler tobacco leaf shaping device for producing cigars of the present utility model, both the first positioning holes and the second positioning holes each include a plurality of vertically linearly arranged ones.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the present utility model, by setting both the first positioning holes and the positioning holes to each include a plurality of vertically linearly arranged ones, it is possible to select the amount of filler tobacco leaves placed in the box body according to the amount of filler tobacco leaves produced or rolled. As long as the stacking height of the tobacco leaves is adjacent to and slightly higher than the height of the first positioning holes and the second positioning holes, the pressing plate can cover and press on the filler tobacco leaves, and through the positioning member for positioning, it is realized that the shaping device can actually adjust the pressing height according to the amount of filler tobacco leaves, making the device more applicable.

[0009] Preferably, for the filler tobacco leaf shaping device for producing cigars of the present utility model, the distances between the plurality of first positioning holes are equal, and the distances between the plurality of second positioning holes are equal.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the present utility model, by setting the distances between the plurality of first positioning holes and the distances between the plurality of second positioning holes to be equal, the operator of the device can estimate the number of filler tobacco leaves to be put in according to the heights of the first positioning holes and the second positioning holes, and can also count the number of filler tobacco leaves after being pre-pressed and flattened, realizing that on the basis of flattening and shaping the filler tobacco leaves, it is convenient for recording and evaluation, and further improving the use performance of the device.

[0011] Preferably, for the core leaf shaping device for producing cigars of the present utility model, both the first positioning holes and the second positioning holes each include at least two groups respectively arranged on the same side wall of the box body; the two groups of the first positioning holes and the two groups of the second positioning holes are arranged horizontally and are mirror-symmetrical with the center of the box body as the axis of symmetry; the number of the positioning members matches the number of groups of the first positioning holes or the second positioning holes.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the present utility model, by arranging at least two groups of first positioning holes and at least two groups of second positioning holes on the same side wall of the box body, and by setting the number of the positioning members to match the number of groups of the first positioning holes or the second positioning holes, at least two positioning members can be respectively arranged in at least two groups of the first positioning holes, so that the pressure plate is evenly stressed by the positioning members, avoiding the inclination of the pressure plate due to uneven stress, and further avoiding the uneven pressing effect of the core leaves in the box body, and can further improve the flattening or shaping quality of the core leaves.

[0013] Preferably, for the core leaf shaping device for producing cigars of the present utility model, a limiting member is provided at one end of the positioning member; the limiting member is used to limit the end of the positioning member outside the box body.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the present utility model, by providing a limiting member at one end of the positioning member, and the other end of the positioning member is used to penetrate into the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole, on the basis of ensuring that the positioning member can penetrate and be fixed in the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole, it can be realized that the end of the positioning member provided with the limiting member is limited outside the box body, avoiding the limiting member from passing through the last penetrated first positioning hole or second positioning hole again. Furthermore, there is no need for personnel to pay attention to the penetration degree of the positioning member, and only by penetrating to the position of the limiting member, the positioning can be completed, further improving the reliability and convenience of the use of the device.

[0015] Specifically, for the core leaf shaping device for producing cigars of the present utility model, the limiting member is a column head integrally formed with the positioning member; the cross-sectional diameter of the column head is larger than the aperture of the first positioning hole or the second positioning hole.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the present utility model, by setting the limiting member as a column head integrally formed with the positioning member and setting the cross-sectional diameter of the column head to be larger than the aperture, on the one hand, it is easier for the end of the positioning member away from the limiting member to be aligned with the positioning hole. On the other hand, if the positioning member is not aligned with the positioning hole, it is convenient for the operator to pick up and adjust, further improving the convenience of the use of the device.

[0017] Preferably, for the core leaf shaping device for producing cigars of the present utility model, the pressure plate is a flat plate whose shape matches the inner cross-sectional shape of the box body.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, by setting the shape of the pressing plate as a flat plate whose shape matches the inner cross-sectional shape of the box body. For example, if the outer diameter of the flat plate is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the box body, it can reduce the gap between the flat plate and the inner wall of the box body while enabling the flat plate to be taken. On the one hand, it is beneficial for the filler tobacco leaves to retain moisture, and on the other hand, it can increase the covering and pressing area as much as possible, so that the flat or shaped filler tobacco leaves are fully utilized, and the flatness or shaping quality of the filler tobacco leaves is further improved by using this device.

[0019] Preferably, for the device for shaping filler tobacco leaves for producing cigars according to the present utility model, the box body is a cube; the pressing plate is a square plate with a side length equal to the inner side length of the box body.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, by setting the box body as a cube and providing a matching square plate, it can meet the requirements of the laying shape and length of the filler tobacco leaves. It is equivalent to having a circumscribed square outside the ellipse, further adapting to the placement of filler tobacco leaves of different shapes, and can reduce the wrinkling of the filler tobacco leaves as much as possible, thereby enhancing the universality of this device and further improving the flatness or shaping quality of the filler tobacco leaves.

[0021] Preferably, for the device for shaping filler tobacco leaves for producing cigars according to the present utility model, the inner wall of the box body is made of stainless steel, and the pressing plate is made of stainless steel.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, by setting the box body as an integrally formed stainless steel and the pressing plate as stainless steel, it can further adapt to the tobacco pressing environment. For example, in the case where moisture is easily produced during tobacco pressing and the box body is stained, it is convenient to clean the box body and the pressing plate, reduce corrosion or eliminate bacterial residues, and thus avoid damage to the filler tobacco leaf products and improve the production quality.

[0023] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solutions, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0024] 1. By providing the box body, the tobacco leaves can be laid flat in the box body, and then cooperated with the pressing plate to be pressed gently on the laid flat filler tobacco leaves. Combining with the use of the positioning member, the pressing plate can be positioned at the height of the state of tightly pressing the filler tobacco leaves, making the surface of the filler tobacco leaves flat and relatively smooth, improving the flatness of the filler tobacco leaves before rolling, and thus improving the quality and production efficiency of cigar rolling production;

[0025] 2. When the filler tobacco leaves are pressed by using this tool, the gap between the tobacco leaves is reduced, and the moisture is not easily lost, improving the usability of the filler tobacco leaves during rolling;

[0026] 3. By providing a first positioning hole and a second positioning hole with equal heights on opposite side walls of the box body, the positioning member can be easily inserted into the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole, making the device flexible and convenient to use. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0027] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the structure of the device of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the device of the present utility model in use;

[0029] Reference numerals: 1, box body; 2, pressing plate; 3, positioning member; 11, first positioning hole; 12, second positioning hole; 31, limiting member. Detailed Embodiment

[0030] The following will describe the present utility model in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model.

[0032] Embodiment 1

[0033] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a device for shaping the core tobacco leaves of cigars provided in this embodiment includes: a box body 1, a pressing plate 2 and a positioning member 3; the box body 1 is used for laying and placing the core tobacco leaves flat; the pressing plate 2 is used for pressing on the core tobacco leaves; first positioning holes 11 and second positioning holes 12 with equal heights are respectively provided on opposite side walls of the box body 1; the heights of the first positioning holes 11 and the second positioning holes 12 are greater than the thickness of the pressing plate 2; the first positioning holes 11 and the second positioning holes 12 are used for the positioning member 3 to pass through, so that the positioning member 3 can press the pressing plate 2 tightly on the core tobacco leaves.

[0034] It should be noted that the "first" and "second" in the first positioning hole 11 and the second positioning hole 12 are only for clear description and do not make a substantial interpretation of the first and the second. It can be realized as long as the first positioning hole 11 and the second positioning hole 12 are respectively located on opposite side walls of the box body 1, Figure 1 or Figure 2 only for clear display, the so-called first positioning hole 11 and second positioning hole 12 can be interchangeably arranged on opposite side walls of the box body 1.

[0035] Specifically, the height of the first positioning hole 11 is greater than the thickness of the pressing plate 2, so as to ensure that there is space reserved for the extrusion of the tobacco leaves after the pressing plate 2 presses the core tobacco leaves.

[0036] In this embodiment, both the first positioning holes 11 and the second positioning holes 12 include a plurality of vertically arranged in a straight line. Specifically, as Figure 1 or Figure 2 shown, both the first positioning holes 11 and the second positioning holes 12 are provided with six vertically arranged in a straight line, but not limited to six; more specifically, the distances between the plurality of first positioning holes 11 are equal, and the distances between the plurality of second positioning holes 12 are equal.

[0037] In this embodiment, both the first positioning holes 11 and the second positioning holes 12 include at least two groups respectively provided on the same side wall of the box body 1; the two groups of first positioning holes 11 and the two groups of second positioning holes 12 are arranged horizontally and are mirror-symmetrical with the center of the box body 1 as the axis of symmetry; the number of the positioning members 3 matches the number of groups of the first positioning holes 11 or the second positioning holes 12.

[0038] It should be noted that the flattening of the filler tobacco leaves of the present utility model is understood as the flattening of the leaf surface of each filler tobacco leaf, and the shaping of the filler tobacco leaves is understood as that after the filler tobacco leaves are extruded by the pressing plate 2 and fixed by the positioning member 3 for a period of time, due to the plasticity and flexibility of the leaf itself, the filler tobacco leaves can maintain the flattened state of the leaf surface after being extruded.

[0039] In this embodiment, one end of the positioning member 3 is provided with a limiting member 31; the limiting member 31 is used to limit the end of the positioning member 3 outside the box body 1. Specifically, the limiting member 31 is a column head integrally formed with the positioning member 3; the cross-sectional diameter of the column head is greater than the aperture of the first positioning hole 11 or the second positioning hole 12.

[0040] In this embodiment, the shape of the pressing plate 2 can be set as a flat plate matching the inner cross-sectional shape of the box body 1. Specifically, the box body 1 is a cube; the pressing plate 2 is a square plate with a side length equal to the inner side length of the box body 1; more specifically, the inner wall of the box body 1 is made of stainless steel, and the pressing plate 2 is made of stainless steel.

[0041] The usage method of the present utility model: The operator lays the filler tobacco leaves after moisture balance flat in the box body 1 of the shaping device, and the stacked tobacco leaves are higher than and adjacent to the first positioning holes 11 and the second positioning holes 12 with a preset required height; the operator presses the pressing plate 2 forcefully on the leaf surface of the filler tobacco leaves, inserts the positioning member 3 into the first positioning holes 11 and the second positioning holes 12 on the opposite sides of the box body 1, and vertically presses tightly against the pressing plate 2. The pressing time can be selected to be greater than twelve hours, and the specific time can be determined according to the production arrangement. The pressed tobacco leaves can not only ensure that the tobacco leaves always maintain a flat state, but also ensure that the moisture is not easily lost during the pressing process; the shaping device described in the present utility model can improve the usability of the filler tobacco leaves during the rolling process.

[0042] To verify the use effect of the core leaf shaping device of the present utility model, the test data shown in Table 1 and Table 2 were obtained through tests, which can verify and conclude the improvement effect of the present utility model on the flatness of core leaves, indicating that the present utility model can improve the passing rate of the flatness of core leaves and the manufacturing efficiency of cigar cigarettes.

[0043] Table 1: Passing rate of flatness

[0044] Sample Name F181 Number of Flatness Qualified Number of Sampled Sheets Flatness Pass Rate % Not Set 41 50 82 Set for 0.5 h 47 50 94 Set for 1 h 47 50 94 Set for 2 h 45 50 90 Set for 4 h 46 50 90

[0045] Table 2: Manufacturing efficiency of The Great Wall (Shengshi No. 3) A cigar

[0046] State of Filler Tobacco Filler / Tip Average Rolling Time / h Output / Stick Utilization Rate % Set F181 24 5 3159 87.7 Not Set F181 24 6 3149 87.4

[0047] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A shaping device for cigar filler tobacco leaves for cigar production, characterized in that, include: A box body (1), a pressing plate (2) and a positioning member (3); the box body (1) is used for laying out tobacco leaves for tobacco fillers; the pressing plate (2) is used for pressing on the tobacco fillers; the two opposite side walls of the box body (1) are respectively provided with a first positioning hole (11) and a second positioning hole (12) of equal height; the height of the first positioning hole (11) and the second positioning hole (12) is greater than the thickness of the pressing plate (2); the first positioning hole (11) and the second positioning hole (12) are used for the positioning member (3) to pass through, thereby enabling the positioning member (3) to press the pressing plate (2) against the tobacco fillers.

2. The cigar filler leaf shaping device for producing cigars according to claim 1, wherein, The first positioning hole (11) and the second positioning hole (12) both include a plurality of holes arranged in a vertical straight line.

3. The cigar filler tobacco shaping device for producing cigars according to claim 2, characterized in that, The spacing between the plurality of first positioning holes (11) is equal, and the spacing between the plurality of second positioning holes (12) is equal.

4. The cigar filler tobacco shaping device for producing cigars according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first positioning holes (11) and the second positioning holes (12) each comprise at least two groups respectively arranged on the same side wall of the box body (1); the two groups of the first positioning holes (11) and the two groups of the second positioning holes (12) are both arranged transversely and are mirror-symmetrical with the center of the box body (1) as the axis of symmetry; the number of the positioning members (3) matches the number of groups of the first positioning holes (11) or the second positioning holes (12).

5. The cigar filler leaf shaping device for producing cigars according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limiting member (31) is provided at one end of the positioning member (3); the limiting member (31) is used to limit the end of the positioning member (3) to the outside of the box body (1).

6. The cigar filler leaf shaping device for producing cigars according to claim 5, wherein, The limiting member (31) is a column head integrally formed with the positioning member (3); the cross-sectional diameter of the column head is larger than the aperture of the first positioning hole (11) or the second positioning hole (12).

7. The cigar filler tobacco shaping device for producing cigars according to claim 1, wherein, The pressing plate (2) is a flat plate whose shape matches the inner cross-sectional shape of the box body (1).

8. The cigar filler leaf shaping device for producing cigars according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body (1) is a cube; the pressing plate (2) is a square plate with a side length equal to the inner side length of the box body (1).

9. The cigar filler leaf shaping device for producing cigars according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the box body (1) is made of stainless steel, and the pressing plate (2) is made of stainless steel.

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