Steam auxiliary heating device
By designing a steam-assisted heating device and adjusting the steam temperature, the problem of uneven heating and humidification of tobacco was solved, and the quality of cigarette production was improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422665882.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-01
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-01
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the regulation of steam volume affects the heating and humidification effects of tobacco, resulting in tobacco moisture and temperature not meeting process requirements, causing excessive sticking of material to the cylinder wall and uneven addition of material, affecting cigarette production quality.
A steam-assisted heating device is designed, including a bracket, a heating box, a heating component and a temperature sensor. The steam temperature is adjusted by the heating component to ensure the heating and humidification effect of tobacco to meet the moisture and temperature requirements.
It achieves precise control of steam temperature, improves the heating and humidification effects of tobacco, and improves the quality of cigarette products.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco production, in particular to a steam-assisted heating device. Background Art
[0002] During the tobacco production process, cigarette factories need to humidify and heat the cut tobacco, typically by introducing steam at a constant temperature. Existing technology can only regulate the steam temperature by controlling the opening of a membrane valve. This change in steam volume can affect the heating and humidification of the cut tobacco, causing the moisture or temperature of the cut tobacco to fail to meet process requirements. This can lead to excessive sticking to the tobacco cylinder wall and uneven feeding, without significantly impacting cigarette production quality.
[0003] Therefore, a steam-assisted heating device is urgently needed to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a steam auxiliary heating device, which can heat steam, adjust the temperature of steam, ensure the effect of heating and humidifying tobacco, meet the requirements of moisture and temperature, and improve product quality.
[0005] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:
[0006] A steam-assisted heating device for connecting to a tobacco rehumidification machine, characterized in that it includes a bracket, a heating box, a heating component and a first temperature sensor. The heating box is arranged on the bracket, a steam input pipe is provided on the top of the heating box, and a steam output pipe is provided at one end of the heating box. The steam input pipe is connected to the steam generating device of the tobacco rehumidification machine, and the steam output pipe is connected to the humidifying device of the tobacco rehumidification machine. The heating component is arranged at the other end of the heating box, and the heating component is used to heat the steam in the heating box. The first temperature sensor is arranged on the steam input pipe, and the first temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of the steam entering the heating box.
[0007] As an optimal technical solution of the above-mentioned steam-assisted heating device, the steam-assisted heating device also includes a second temperature sensor, which is arranged on the steam output pipe and is used to detect the temperature of the steam discharged from the heating box.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned steam-assisted heating device, the steam-assisted heating device further includes a drain pipe, which is arranged on the bottom wall of the heating box and communicated with the heating box.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned steam-assisted heating device, the steam-assisted heating device further includes a drain valve, which is arranged between the drain pipe and the heating box, and is used to open or close the drain pipe.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned steam-assisted heating device, the bracket includes a plurality of support members, and the plurality of support members are arranged at intervals at the bottom of the heating box, and the plurality of support members are all connected to the heating box.
[0011] As an optimal technical solution of the above-mentioned steam-assisted heating device, the support member includes a support plate and a support leg, the bottom wall of the support plate is connected to the top wall of the support leg, and the top wall of the support plate is connected to the bottom wall of the heating box.
[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned steam-assisted heating device, the support member further includes a reinforcement member, and two ends of the reinforcement member are respectively connected to the support plate and the support leg.
[0013] As an optimal technical solution of the above-mentioned steam-assisted heating device, the heating assembly includes a heater and several heating tubes, the several heating tubes are arranged at intervals, the heater is arranged at the other end of the heating box, one ends of the several heating tubes are connected to the heater, and the other ends of the several heating tubes pass through the heating box and are inserted into the heating box.
[0014] As an optimal technical solution of the above-mentioned steam-assisted heating device, the heating assembly also includes a partition, which is arranged in the heating box. The partition is provided with a plurality of through holes, and the plurality of heating tubes are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of through holes, and the heating tubes can pass through the through holes.
[0015] As an optimal technical solution of the above-mentioned steam-assisted heating device, the heating tube is a U-shaped tube.
[0016] Beneficial effects of the utility model:
[0017] The utility model provides a steam-assisted heating device. The steam-assisted heating device is used to connect to a tobacco rehumidification machine. The steam-assisted heating device includes a bracket, a heating box, a heating component, and a first temperature sensor. The heating box is arranged on the bracket. A steam input pipe is arranged on the top of the heating box. A steam output pipe is arranged at one end of the heating box. The steam input pipe is connected to the steam generating device of the tobacco rehumidification machine. The steam output pipe is connected to the humidifying device of the tobacco rehumidification machine. The heating component is arranged at the other end of the heating box. The heating component is used to heat the steam in the heating box. The first temperature sensor is arranged on the steam input pipe. The first temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of the steam entering the heating box. Compared with the existing technology, this device can heat the steam and adjust the temperature of the steam to ensure the effect of heating and humidifying the tobacco, meet the moisture and temperature requirements, and improve product quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the contents of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0019] Figure 1 A first schematic diagram of the structure of a steam-assisted heating device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 A second schematic diagram of the structure of the steam-assisted heating device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural cross-sectional view of a steam-assisted heating device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0022] In the picture:
[0023] 1. Heating box; 11. Steam inlet pipe; 12. Steam outlet pipe; 2. Drain pipe; 3. Support member; 31. Support plate; 32. Support leg; 33. Reinforcement member; 4. Heater; 5. Heating pipe; 6. Partition; 7. First flange; 8. Second flange; 9. Third flange. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are intended only to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings only illustrate portions relevant to the present invention, not all of its components.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0026] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.
[0027] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used to refer to positions or locations based on the positions or locations shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate description and simplify operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.
[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the utility model provides a steam-assisted heating device. The steam-assisted heating device is used to connect to a tobacco rehumidification machine, and the steam-assisted heating device includes a bracket, a heating box 1, a heating component and a first temperature sensor.
[0029] Specifically, the heating box 1 is mounted on a bracket, with a steam input pipe 11 disposed at the top and a steam output pipe 12 disposed at one end. The steam input pipe 11 is connected to the steam generating device of the tobacco rehumidification machine, while the steam output pipe 12 is connected to the humidifying device of the tobacco rehumidification machine. A heating assembly is disposed at the other end of the heating box 1 and is used to heat the steam within the heating box 1. A first temperature sensor is disposed on the steam input pipe 11 and is used to detect the temperature of the steam entering the heating box 1. Compared to existing technologies, this device can heat and regulate the steam temperature, ensuring the heating and humidification of the tobacco, meeting moisture and temperature requirements, and improving product quality.
[0030] Optionally, the steam-assisted heating device further includes a second temperature sensor, which is disposed on the steam output pipe 12 and is used to detect the temperature of the steam discharged from the heating box 1 so that the heated steam meets the process requirements.
[0031] Optionally, the steam-assisted heating device also includes a drain pipe 2, which is arranged on the bottom wall of the heating box 1 and is connected to the heating box 1. The drain pipe 2 can discharge the condensed water in the heating box 1 to avoid the influence of the condensed water in the heating box 1 on the steam.
[0032] Furthermore, the steam-assisted heating device also includes a drain valve, which is arranged between the drain pipe 2 and the heating box 1. The drain valve is used to open or close the drain pipe 2 to facilitate operation by staff.
[0033] Optionally, the bracket includes a plurality of support members 3, which are spaced apart at the bottom of the heating box 1 and are all connected to the heating box 1. This arrangement can improve the stability of the heating box 1 and prevent it from moving. In this embodiment, the bracket includes two support members 3. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of support members 3 is determined based on actual conditions and will not be further described here.
[0034] Furthermore, the support member 3 includes a support plate 31 and support legs 32. The bottom wall of the support plate 31 is connected to the top wall of the support legs 32, and the top wall of the support plate 31 is connected to the bottom wall of the heating box 1. Specifically, the heating box 1 has a cylindrical structure, and the support plate 31 is arc-shaped. The support plate 31 can conform to the curved surface of the heating box 1, further improving the stability of the heating box 1 and preventing it from moving. The support legs 32 are L-shaped, which can increase the contact area between the support legs 32 and the ground, thereby improving the stability of the support legs 32 and, in turn, the stability of the heating box 1.
[0035] Furthermore, the support member 3 further includes a reinforcement member 33, the ends of which are respectively connected to the support plate 31 and the support leg 32. Specifically, the reinforcement member 33 is a reinforcing plate, the ends of which are respectively connected to the support plate 31 and the bottom wall of the support leg 32, and the side walls of the reinforcement member 33 are connected to the side walls of the support leg 32, which can improve the stability of the support member 3.
[0036] Alternatively, as Figure 3As shown, the heating assembly includes a heater 4 and a plurality of heating tubes 5. The plurality of heating tubes 5 are arranged at intervals. The heater 4 is arranged at the other end of the heating box 1. One ends of the plurality of heating tubes 5 are connected to the heater 4. The other ends of the plurality of heating tubes 5 pass through the heating box 1 and are inserted into the heating box 1. Specifically, the plurality of heating tubes 5 can transfer the heat generated by the heater 4 to the inside of the heating box 1. The length of the heating tubes 5 is the same as the length of the heating box 1. The steam input pipe 11 is located at one end close to the heater 4. The steam enters the heating box 1 through the steam input pipe 11 and is heated by the heating tubes 5 throughout the entire process in the heating box 1. The steam can be heated evenly and the rated temperature can be maintained. According to different temperature requirements, the temperature of the heating tubes 5 can be changed by adjusting the power of the heater 4 to meet the process requirements of different tobacco brands and improve the versatility of the steam-assisted heating device.
[0037] Optionally, the heating component further includes a partition 6, which is arranged in the heating box 1. The partition 6 is provided with a plurality of through holes, and a plurality of heating tubes 5 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of through holes, and the heating tubes 5 can pass through the through holes. Specifically, in this embodiment, the heating component further includes a plurality of partitions 6, which are semicircular, and the plurality of partitions 6 are alternately arranged at the top and the bottom of the heating box 1 along the length direction of the heating box 1. The heating tubes 5 can pass through the through holes, which can effectively support the heating tubes 5 and prevent the heating tubes 5 from tilting. Furthermore, the heating tubes 5 are U-shaped tubes. Of course, in some other embodiments, the structure of the partition 6 is determined according to actual conditions and will not be repeated here.
[0038] Optionally, the steam-assisted heating device further includes a stop valve, which is provided on the steam input pipe 11 and is used to open and close the steam input pipe 11 to facilitate operation by staff.
[0039] Optionally, the steam-assisted heating device also includes a first flange 7, a second flange 8 and a third flange 9. The first flange 7 is installed on the steam input pipe 11 to facilitate connection to the steam generating device; the second flange 8 is installed on the drain pipe 2 to facilitate connection to the drain pipe; the third flange 9 is installed on the steam output pipe 12 to facilitate connection to the humidifying device.
[0040] Optionally, the steam-assisted heating device further includes a control box, which is fixedly mounted to the bracket and houses a controller. The controller is communicatively connected to the heater 4, the first temperature sensor, and the second temperature sensor. A rotary button and a power indicator light are externally mounted on the control box. The rotary button is used to adjust the heating temperature, and the power indicator light indicates the operating status of the steam-assisted heating device. In this embodiment, the controller can be centralized or distributed. For example, the controller can be a single single-chip microcomputer or a distributed array of multiple single-chip microcomputers. The single-chip microcomputer can run a control program to control the various components to achieve their functions.
[0041] The steps for using the steam auxiliary heating device provided by the utility model are as follows:
[0042] 1. Open the drain valve under the heating box 1 and drain the condensed water in the heating box 1;
[0043] 2. After the condensed water is drained, open the stop valve connected to the heating box 1;
[0044] 3. Turn on the power of the control box and rotate the button to set the temperature of the heating steam. The heating tube 5 is used to auxiliary heat the steam and automatically adjusts the temperature according to the temperature detected by the second temperature sensor so that the steam reaches the set temperature value after heating.
[0045] 4. At the end of production, close the stop valve, disconnect the power supply of the control box, and the auxiliary heating process ends.
[0046] Furthermore, the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and that various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions are possible for those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A steam-assisted heating device for connecting to a tobacco rehumidification machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a bracket, a heating box (1), a heating component and a first temperature sensor, wherein the heating box (1) is arranged on the bracket, a steam input pipe (11) is arranged on the top of the heating box (1), a steam output pipe (12) is arranged at one end of the heating box (1), the steam input pipe (11) is connected to the steam generating device of the tobacco rehumidifying machine, and the steam output pipe (12) is connected to the humidifying device of the tobacco rehumidifying machine, the heating component is arranged at the other end of the heating box (1), the heating component is used to heat the steam in the heating box (1), the first temperature sensor is arranged on the steam input pipe (11), and the first temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of the steam entering the heating box (1).
2. A steam-assisted heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam-assisted heating device further comprises a second temperature sensor, which is arranged on the steam output pipe (12) and is used to detect the temperature of the steam discharged from the heating box (1).
3. The steam-assisted heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam-assisted heating device further comprises a drain pipe (2), wherein the drain pipe (2) is arranged on the bottom wall of the heating box (1) and is in communication with the heating box (1).
4. A steam-assisted heating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The steam-assisted heating device further comprises a drain valve, which is arranged between the drain pipe (2) and the heating box (1), and is used to open or close the drain pipe (2).
5. The steam-assisted heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket comprises a plurality of support members (3), wherein the plurality of support members (3) are arranged at intervals on the bottom of the heating box (1), and the plurality of support members (3) are all connected to the heating box (1).
6. The steam-assisted heating device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support member (3) comprises a support plate (31) and a support leg (32), the bottom wall of the support plate (31) is connected to the top wall of the support leg (32), and the top wall of the support plate (31) is connected to the bottom wall of the heating box (1).
7. The steam-assisted heating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support member (3) further comprises a reinforcement member (33), and two ends of the reinforcement member (33) are respectively connected to the support plate (31) and the supporting leg (32).
8. The steam-assisted heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating assembly comprises a heater (4) and a plurality of heating tubes (5), wherein the plurality of heating tubes (5) are arranged at intervals, the heater (4) is arranged at the other end of the heating box (1), one end of the plurality of heating tubes (5) are connected to the heater (4), and the other ends of the plurality of heating tubes (5) pass through the heating box (1) and are inserted into the heating box (1).
9. The steam-assisted heating device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The heating assembly further comprises a partition (6), the partition (6) being arranged in the heating box (1), the partition (6) being provided with a plurality of through holes, the plurality of heating tubes (5) being arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of through holes, and the heating tubes (5) being able to pass through the through holes.
10. The steam-assisted heating device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The heating tube (5) is a U-shaped tube.