Portable tobacco sun-curing device
The portable tobacco drying device solves the problem of low weather and space utilization in the process of drying yellow tobacco, enabling rapid protection of tobacco leaves in rainy weather, improving drying efficiency and quality, and is easy and labor-saving to operate.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422851651.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-21
AI Technical Summary
The process of curing sun-dried tobacco is greatly affected by the weather. On rainy days, the tobacco leaves cannot be brought in in time and are easily wetted. The space utilization is low and the drying angle is not easy to adjust, which affects the quality of the tobacco leaves.
Design a convenient tobacco drying device, including a stand, tobacco drying components, storage components and a waterproof cloth. The waterproof cloth covers the tobacco leaves to prevent rain. Multiple tobacco drying components on the stand can be adjusted to dry the leaves at different angles and are equipped with reflectors to enhance sunlight utilization. The wheels make it easy to move.
It can quickly protect tobacco leaves in rainy weather, save manpower, improve space utilization and drying efficiency, ensure tobacco quality, and is easy and labor-saving to operate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco curing technology, and more specifically, to a convenient tobacco curing device. Background Technology
[0002] Sun-cured tobacco is a unique tobacco resource in my country. Replacing a portion of flue-cured tobacco with a suitable amount in flue-cured cigarettes not only doesn't affect the color of the tobacco leaves but also increases the intensity and strength of the flavor, resulting in a richer aroma and lower tar content. Sun-cured tobacco resources are gradually becoming a focus of attention for various cigarette manufacturing enterprises. Currently, the curing process of sun-cured tobacco in most parts of my country is carried out in open-air locations, utilizing sunlight to cure the tobacco leaves, completing internal chemical changes and promoting yellowing and color fixation. However, sun-curing tobacco is not simple, mainly affected by two factors: 1. The sun-curing process is greatly affected by the weather; frequent harvesting is needed in both sunny and rainy weather, which is labor-intensive; 2. On rainy days, not all tobacco leaves can be harvested in time, and the leaves are easily soaked; 3. Limited space in the drying area and low utilization of the tobacco clamp space mean that tobacco leaves can only be dried in batches, resulting in mature leaves in the field that cannot be harvested and dried in time, thus affecting the quality of the tobacco leaves; 4. The drying angle is difficult to adjust, requiring two tobacco clamps to be stacked together for adjustment, which is quite troublesome. Utility Model Content
[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art where tobacco leaves cannot be fully collected in time during rainy days and are easily wetted, this utility model provides a convenient tobacco drying device to prevent tobacco leaves from getting wet.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a convenient tobacco drying device, including: a frame, multiple tobacco drying components arranged on the frame, a storage component arranged on a first side of the frame, a waterproof cloth arranged in the storage component, a rod connected to the waterproof cloth, and a hook arranged on a second side of the frame, the hook opening facing downward, the rod driving the waterproof cloth to cover the tobacco drying components and detachably connecting it to the hook, the first side and the second side being opposite to each other.
[0005] Tobacco is fixed to drying racks for sun-drying. To improve space utilization, multiple drying racks are installed on the frame simultaneously, increasing drying efficiency. The rack also includes storage units for holding waterproof cloths. These cloths are connected to poles, allowing workers to quickly pull out the cloths from the storage units in rainy weather, cover the tobacco leaves with them, and then attach the poles to the hooks with their openings facing downwards, ensuring the cloths are securely held and preventing the tobacco leaves from getting wet. In practice, workers can quickly pull out all the waterproof cloths one by one to cover the tobacco leaves before moving the drying racks indoors. When there are enough workers, covering the tobacco leaves with the cloths and moving the drying racks can be done simultaneously by different workers, effectively preventing the tobacco leaves from getting wet. With this setup, in light rain, simply covering the tobacco leaves with the cloths is sufficient to prevent them from getting wet, eliminating the need to move the drying racks, making it more convenient and saving manpower. Furthermore, the waterproof cloth is made of transparent material, allowing sunlight to directly penetrate the cloth to dry the tobacco after the rain stops. The tobacco leaves can also be dried before the workers take the waterproof cloth away.
[0006] Preferably, the storage assembly includes a housing, a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the housing, and a reset assembly connected to the rotating shaft. One end of the waterproof fabric is connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end is connected to the rod.
[0007] The waterproof cloth is connected to the rotating shaft. When the waterproof cloth is pulled out, it will drive the rotating shaft to rotate. When the waterproof cloth needs to be retracted, the reset component will drive the rotating shaft to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the waterproof cloth to retract, improving the retraction efficiency of the waterproof cloth and making the operation more convenient and labor-saving.
[0008] Preferably, the reset assembly includes a first hand crank connected to the rotating shaft.
[0009] The first hand crank is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. When the waterproof cloth needs to be retracted, simply turn the first hand crank. It is easy to operate and has a low production cost.
[0010] Preferably, the outer shell has an elongated opening, and the diameter of the rod is greater than the width of the opening.
[0011] The elongated opening is used to pull out or retract the waterproof cloth. At the same time, the diameter of the rod is larger than the width of the opening, so that the rod is always outside the opening. When it is necessary to pull out the waterproof cloth, it is convenient to take out the rod to pull out the waterproof cloth, making the operation more convenient.
[0012] Preferably, the frame is provided with a plurality of horizontal bars along the vertical direction, and the plurality of tobacco drying components are rotatably connected to the horizontal bars respectively.
[0013] Multiple tobacco drying components are arranged vertically to make full use of space and improve tobacco drying efficiency. At the same time, the tobacco drying components are rotatably connected to the horizontal rods, which can adjust the drying angle of the tobacco leaves and improve the quality of tobacco drying.
[0014] Preferably, the tobacco drying assembly includes a first mesh plate that rotates with the stand and a second mesh plate that is detachably connected to the first mesh plate, wherein the first mesh plate clamps the tobacco leaves when connected to the second mesh plate.
[0015] The first and second mesh panels are detachably connected. After disassembly, tobacco leaves are placed on the first mesh panel, and then the second mesh panel is installed, clamping the tobacco leaves between the two panels for drying. Specifically, the first and second mesh panels can be detachably connected using ropes, buckles, clips, etc. The main body of both the first and second mesh panels is a mesh structure, which both secures the tobacco leaves and allows sunlight to pass through. Furthermore, the first and second mesh panels have identical structures. Additionally, both the first and second mesh panels are made of wood or bamboo.
[0016] Preferably, the tobacco drying assembly further includes a second hand crank connected to the first mesh plate.
[0017] The second hand crank is connected to the first mesh plate, which makes it easy to flip the first and second mesh plates, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the drying angle of the tobacco leaves.
[0018] Preferably, the upright is provided with multiple sets of hooks, and the multiple sets of hooks are respectively arranged on the horizontal bar.
[0019] Setting up multiple sets of hooks allows for adjustment of the waterproof cloth's fixed position. When there are no tobacco leaves on the lower tobacco drying assembly, the rods can be connected to the upper position to improve work efficiency.
[0020] Preferably, the bottom of the support frame is provided with a reflector for reflecting light.
[0021] Setting up reflectors to reflect sunlight allows the bottom of the tobacco leaves to also be exposed to sunlight, improving the drying effect.
[0022] Preferably, the bottom of the support frame is connected to multiple wheels, and the wheels have a braking function.
[0023] The wheels enhance the mobility of the tobacco drying device, making it easier to move and use. At the same time, the wheels have a braking function, which can be applied when movement is not required to keep the tobacco drying device stable.
[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0025] 1. Install storage components on the stand, with a waterproof cloth inside. In rainy weather, the protective cloth can be quickly pulled out to protect the tobacco leaves from getting wet. In heavy rain, cover the tobacco leaves first and then move them to fully prevent them from getting wet. In light rain, use the waterproof cloth to cover the tobacco leaves without having to move them, making it more convenient and saving manpower.
[0026] 2. The tobacco drying assembly is rotatably connected to the upright frame, which allows for adjustment of the drying angle of the tobacco leaves and improves the drying effect;
[0027] 3. Install a reflector at the bottom of the frame to reflect sunlight onto the bottom of the tobacco leaves, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of tobacco drying. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a convenient tobacco drying device according to this utility model;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the storage component of a convenient smoke-drying device according to this utility model;
[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the rotating shaft and the first hand crank of a convenient tobacco drying device according to this utility model;
[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the convenient tobacco drying device of this utility model.
[0032] In the diagram: 1. Stand; 101. Horizontal bar; 102. Reflector; 2. Tobacco drying assembly; 201. First mesh plate; 202. Second hand crank; 3. Storage assembly; 301. Outer shell; 3011. Opening; 302. Rotating shaft; 303. First hand crank; 4. Waterproof cloth; 5. Rod; 6. Hook; 7. Wheel. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. The positional relationships described in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent.
[0034] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "long," and "short" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0035] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0036] Example 1
[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, a convenient tobacco drying device includes: a frame 1, multiple tobacco drying components 2 mounted on the frame 1, a storage component 3 mounted on a first side of the frame 1, a waterproof cloth 4 mounted inside the storage component 3, a rod 5 connected to the waterproof cloth 4, and a hook 6 mounted on a second side of the frame 1. The opening 3011 of the hook 6 faces downward. The rod 5 drives the waterproof cloth 4 to cover the tobacco drying components 2 and is detachably connected to the hook 6. The first side and the second side are opposite to each other.
[0038] Tobacco is fixed on the drying assembly 2 for drying. To improve space utilization, multiple drying assemblies 2 are installed on the frame 1 to increase drying efficiency. The frame 1 also has a storage assembly 3 for storing waterproof cloth 4. The waterproof cloth 4 is connected to a rod 5. In rainy weather, workers can quickly pull the waterproof cloth 4 out from the storage assembly 3 to cover the tobacco leaves. Then, the rod 5 is fastened to the hook 6 with the opening 3011 facing downwards, so that the rod 5 can stably hold the waterproof cloth 4, thus preventing the tobacco leaves from getting wet. In practice, workers can first quickly pull out all the waterproof cloths 4 one by one to cover the tobacco leaves, and then move the drying device indoors. When there are enough workers, covering the waterproof cloth 4 and moving the drying device can be done by different workers at the same time, thus effectively preventing the tobacco leaves from getting wet. With this setup, when the rain is light, the tobacco leaves can be prevented from getting wet simply by covering them with the waterproof cloth 4, without having to move the tobacco drying device, making it more convenient and saving manpower. Furthermore, the waterproof cloth 4 is made of transparent material, allowing sunlight to directly pass through it to dry the tobacco after the rain stops. The tobacco leaves can also be dried before the workers take the waterproof cloth 4 away.
[0039] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: A storage component 3 is set on the upright frame 1, and a waterproof cloth 4 is set inside the storage component 3. In rainy weather, the protective cloth can be quickly pulled out to protect the tobacco leaves and prevent them from getting wet. In heavy rain, the tobacco leaves can be covered first and then transferred to fully prevent them from getting wet. In light rain, the tobacco leaves can be covered with the waterproof cloth 4 without transferring them, making it more convenient and saving manpower.
[0040] Example 2
[0041] The difference between Example 1 and Example 2 is as follows:
[0042] like Figure 2-3 As shown, the storage assembly 3 includes a housing 301, a rotating shaft 302 rotatably connected to the housing 301, and a reset assembly connected to the rotating shaft 302. One end of the waterproof fabric 4 is connected to the rotating shaft 302, and the other end is connected to the rod 5. The reset assembly includes a first hand crank 303 connected to the rotating shaft 302. The housing 301 has an elongated opening 3011, and the diameter of the rod 5 is larger than the width of the opening 3011. Figure 1 As shown, the frame 1 has multiple horizontal bars 101 along the vertical direction, and multiple tobacco drying components 2 are rotatably connected to the horizontal bars 101 respectively.
[0043] The waterproof cloth 4 is connected to the rotating shaft 302. When the waterproof cloth 4 is pulled out, it drives the rotating shaft 302 to rotate. When the waterproof cloth 4 needs to be retracted, the reset component drives the rotating shaft 302 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby retracting the waterproof cloth 4, improving the retraction efficiency of the waterproof cloth 4 and making the operation more convenient and labor-saving. The first hand crank 303 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 302. When the waterproof cloth 4 needs to be retracted, simply turn the first hand crank 303. The operation is simple and the manufacturing cost is low. The elongated opening 3011 is used to pull out or retract the waterproof cloth 4. At the same time, the diameter of the rod 5 is larger than the width of the opening 3011, so that the rod 5 is always outside the opening 3011. When the waterproof cloth 4 needs to be pulled out, it is convenient to take out the rod 5 to pull out the waterproof cloth 4, making the operation more convenient. Multiple tobacco drying components 2 are set in the vertical direction to make full use of space and improve tobacco drying efficiency. At the same time, the tobacco drying components 2 are rotatably connected to the horizontal rod 101, which can adjust the drying angle of the tobacco leaves and improve the drying quality.
[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, further in this embodiment, the rotating shaft 302 is connected to the housing 301 via bearings. Specifically, bearings are connected to both ends of the rotating shaft 302, with the inner ring of the bearing fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 302 and the outer ring of the rotating shaft 302 fixedly connected to the housing 301.
[0045] The remaining features and working principles of this embodiment are the same as those of Embodiment 1.
[0046] Example 3
[0047] Based on Example 1 or Example 2, Example 1 or Example 2 are further defined, with the following differences:
[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, the tobacco drying assembly 2 includes a first mesh plate 201 that rotates with the frame 1, and a second mesh plate detachably connected to the first mesh plate 201. When the first mesh plate 201 is connected to the second mesh plate, it clamps the tobacco leaves. The tobacco drying assembly 2 also includes a second hand crank 202 connected to the first mesh plate 201. The frame 1 is provided with multiple sets of hooks 6, which are respectively set on the horizontal bar 101. The bottom of the frame 1 is provided with a reflector plate 102 for reflecting light. Multiple wheels 7 are connected to the bottom of the frame 1, and the wheels 7 have a braking function.
[0049] The first mesh plate 201 and the second mesh plate are detachably connected. After disassembly, tobacco leaves are placed on the first mesh plate 201, and then the second mesh plate is installed, so that the first mesh plate 201 and the second mesh plate clamp the tobacco leaves for drying. Specifically, the first mesh plate 201 and the second mesh plate can be detachably connected by means of rope, buckles, clips, etc. Figure 1 As shown, the first mesh plate 201 and the second mesh plate are both mesh structures, which can both fix the tobacco leaves and allow sunlight to pass through. Furthermore, the first mesh plate 201 and the second mesh plate have identical structures. Both the first mesh plate 201 and the second mesh plate are made of wood or bamboo. A second hand crank 202 is connected to the first mesh plate 201, facilitating the flipping of the first mesh plate 201 and the second mesh plate, thus allowing for easy adjustment of the tobacco leaf drying angle. Multiple sets of hooks 6 can adjust the fixing position of the waterproof cloth 4. When there are no tobacco leaves on the lower tobacco drying assembly 2, the rod 5 can be connected to the upper position, improving work efficiency. A reflector 102 is provided to reflect sunlight, allowing the bottom of the tobacco leaves to also receive sunlight, improving the drying effect. Wheels 7 are provided to improve the mobility of the tobacco drying device, making it easier to move and use. At the same time, the wheels 7 have a braking function; when movement is not required, the wheels 7 can be braked to keep the tobacco drying device stable.
[0050] like Figure 4 As shown, further in this embodiment, the reset component includes a coil spring disposed within the housing 301. One end of the coil spring is connected to the rotating shaft 302, and the other end is connected to the housing 301. Specifically, the coil spring is disposed within the housing 301, with the end of the inner ring of the coil spring connected to the rotating shaft 302 and the end of the outer ring connected to the housing 301. When the waterproof cloth 4 is pulled, the coil spring is compressed, thereby causing the waterproof cloth 4 to adhere tightly to the tobacco leaves, resulting in better waterproofing. When the waterproof cloth 4 is retracted, the coil spring drives the rotating shaft 302 to automatically reset, improving the retraction efficiency of the waterproof cloth 4, achieving automatic retraction of the waterproof cloth 4, and saving manpower.
[0051] The remaining working principles and processes of this embodiment are the same as those of Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2.
[0052] In the specific implementation of the above embodiments, the technical features can be combined in any non-contradictory way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the above technical features are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features is not contradictory, it should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0053] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A portable tobacco drying device, characterized in that, include: The frame (1), multiple tobacco drying components (2) mounted on the frame (1), a storage component (3) mounted on the first side of the frame (1), a waterproof cloth (4) mounted inside the storage component (3), a rod (5) connected to the waterproof cloth (4), and a hook (6) mounted on the second side of the frame (1). The opening (3011) of the hook (6) faces downward. The rod (5) drives the waterproof cloth (4) to cover the tobacco drying components (2) and is detachably connected to the hook (6). The first side and the second side are opposite to each other.
2. The portable tobacco drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage component (3) includes a housing (301), a rotating shaft (302) rotatably connected to the housing (301), and a reset component connected to the rotating shaft (302). One end of the waterproof cloth (4) is connected to the rotating shaft (302), and the other end is connected to the rod (5).
3. A portable tobacco drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reset assembly includes a first hand crank (303) connected to the rotating shaft (302).
4. A portable tobacco drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer shell (301) is provided with an elongated opening (3011), and the diameter of the rod (5) is greater than the width of the opening (3011).
5. A portable tobacco drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stand (1) is provided with a plurality of horizontal bars (101) along the vertical direction, and the plurality of tobacco drying components (2) are rotatably connected to the horizontal bars (101) respectively.
6. A portable tobacco drying device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The tobacco drying assembly (2) includes a first mesh plate (201) that rotates with the stand (1) and a second mesh plate that is detachably connected to the first mesh plate (201). When the first mesh plate (201) is connected to the second mesh plate, it clamps the tobacco leaves.
7. A portable tobacco drying device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The tobacco drying assembly (2) also includes a second hand crank (202) connected to the first mesh plate (201).
8. A portable tobacco drying device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support frame (1) is provided with multiple sets of hooks (6), and the multiple sets of hooks (6) are respectively set on the horizontal bar (101).
9. A portable tobacco drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the stand (1) is provided with a reflector (102) for reflecting light.
10. A portable tobacco drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the stand (1) is connected to multiple wheels (7), and the wheels (7) have a braking function.