Cigarette segmenting device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of cigarette separation, and particularly provides a cigarette segmenting device. The cigarette segmenting device comprises a base, the base is provided with a shape-preserving barrel allowing a cigarette to be inserted therein, the size of an inner hole of the shape-preserving barrel is matched with the diameter of the cigarette, and the two end faces of the shape-preserving barrel are perpendicular to the axis of the shape-preserving barrel. Compared with the prior art, the cigarette segmenting device has the advantages that when the cigarette segmenting device is used for segmenting cigarettes, the shape-preserving barrel has a retaining effect on the cigarettes, and the cigarettes can be prevented from being cut up. Meanwhile, the length of the shape-preserving barrel and the relative position relation between the shape-preserving barrel and the cigarette are related to the length of each cut section of the cigarette, so that the cigarette can be cut by referring to the length of the shape-preserving barrel or changing the relative position relation between the shape-preserving barrel and the cigarette, and the cut designed section length is controlled.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to cigarette separating technical field, especially, relate to a cigarette segmenting device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The heating cigarette refers to the direct heating of the cigarette through the heating element, so that the cigarette passes through the pyrolysis, distillation and condensation process to produce aerosol for the consumer to smoke. The heating cigarette does not pass through the combustion in the smoking process, and the harmful ingredients generated in the smoking process are less than those of the traditional cigarette. At present, in the prior art, the heating cigarette usually adopts a single heating mode to heat the cigarette, specifically including two modes of external heating and internal heating. The external heating refers to the heating element covering the periphery of the cigarette, and heating the cigarette from the periphery of the cigarette. The internal heating refers to inserting the heating element into the cigarette, and heating the cigarette from the inside of the cigarette.

[0003] For different positions on the axial direction of the cigarette, under the interception of the filter, the position close to the filter may still retain a higher content of tobacco chemical components in the later stage. For the heating element, no matter which heating mode, the heating power at different positions on the axial direction will also be different, which will cause the difference in the release of tobacco chemical components at different positions on the axial direction of the cigarette.

[0004] In order to study the difference of chemical components at different positions on the axial direction, it is necessary to segmentally sample the tobacco material section of the heated cigarette, that is, the tobacco material section on the axial direction, and analyze the chemical components of each section. When cutting different sections of the cigarette, the general method is that the staff holds the cigarette with his hand and uses a cutter to cut the cigarette into different sections. However, the cigarette is not a solid, and this method is easy to damage the cigarette and cause the cigarette to be broken. At the same time, it is also difficult to accurately control the length of each section of the cigarette. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a cigarette segmenting device to solve the technical problems that the existing technology is easy to damage the cigarette and difficult to accurately control the length of the cigarette when cutting the cigarette.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme of the cigarette segmenting device provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0007] A cigarette segmenting device, comprising a base, two or more shape preserving tubes for inserting the cigarette are arranged on the base, each shape preserving tube is coaxially arranged and the end face of the shape preserving tube is perpendicular to the axis of the shape preserving tube, the shape preserving tube at one end is an end tube, and the other shape preserving tubes are axially translatable guide tubes, and the end of the end tube away from the guide tube is a zero point end for aligning with one end of the cigarette.

[0008] As a further improvement, a cover is arranged on the end tube and tightly contacts the end face of the zero point end.

[0009] As a further improvement, the cover is a movable open-close cover.

[0010] As a further improvement, the base is provided with a stand, the stand is provided with a guide support, each guide cylinder is provided with a guide cantilever, and is guided and installed on the guide support through the guide cantilever.

[0011] As a further improvement, the guide support is provided with a scale for indicating the moving distance of the guide cylinder.

[0012] As a further improvement, the end cylinder is installed on the guide support through a support cantilever, and the support cantilever and the guide support are guided and matched.

[0013] As a further improvement, the end cylinder is fixed relative to the base.

[0014] As a further improvement, the base is provided with a scale for indicating the moving distance of the guide cylinder.

[0015] Beneficial effects are: the utility model belongs to the pioneering invention. Specifically, in the implementation, the to-be-segmented cigarette is inserted into the shape-keeping cylinder, and then the cutter is used to cut the cigarette. Compared with the prior art, the cigarette segmenting device in the utility model is used to cut the cigarette, and the cigarette is not easy to be damaged and cut under the all-around keeping effect of the shape-keeping cylinder. Meanwhile, the relative position relationship between the movable shape-keeping cylinder (guide cylinder) and the cigarette can be changed to accurately cut the cigarette segment of the designed length. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structure schematic view of the cigarette segmenting device embodiment in the utility model from one perspective;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic view of the cigarette segmenting device embodiment in the utility model from one perspective when in use;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic view of the cigarette segmenting device embodiment in the utility model from a front view perspective when in use;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic view of the cigarette segmenting device embodiment in the utility model from a top view perspective when in use;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a schematic view of the cigarette segmenting device embodiment in the utility model from a side view perspective when in use;

[0021] Figure 6 It is an open state schematic view of the cover in the cigarette segmenting device embodiment in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 Figure 1 is a use state schematic view of another embodiment of the cigarette segmenting device in the utility model.

[0023] Mark explanation:

[0024] 1, base; 11, stand; 12, guide support; 121, scale; 2, first shape-retaining cylinder; 3, second shape-retaining cylinder; 4, third shape-retaining cylinder; 21, cover; 22, screw; 23, support cantilever; 24, threaded hole; 31, first guide cantilever; 41, second guide cantilever; 5, first cutter; 6, second cutter; 7, third cutter; 8, cigarette. Specific implementation

[0025] In order to improve the problem that the existing hand-held cigarette segmenting device is easy to cause cigarette to be broken and difficult to control the segment length, the basic technical concept of the utility model is to provide a cigarette segmenting device with a shape-retaining cylinder, the shape-retaining cylinder is provided for the cigarette (tobacco material segment) to be segmented to be inserted, and the inner hole size of the shape-retaining cylinder is matched with the diameter of the cigarette, so that the shape-retaining cylinder has a circumferential retaining effect on the cigarette, and the two end faces of the shape-retaining cylinder are perpendicular to the axis of the shape-retaining cylinder, that is, the two ends of the shape-retaining cylinder are flush end faces. Specifically, in implementation, the cigarette is inserted into the shape-retaining cylinder, and then the cutter is used to cut the cigarette into different segments along one end of the shape-retaining cylinder. In the segmentation process, the shape-retaining cylinder has a retaining effect on the cigarette, so that the cigarette is not broken. At the same time, the length of the shape-retaining cylinder and the relative position relationship between the shape-retaining cylinder and the cigarette are related to the length of each segment of the segmented cigarette, so that the length of the shape-retaining cylinder or the relative position relationship between the shape-retaining cylinder and the cigarette can be referred to or changed to segment the cigarette, so as to control the designed segment length.

[0026] The utility model will be further described in detail in combination with the embodiments.

[0027] The specific embodiment of the cigarette segmenting device provided by the utility model:

[0028] The cigarette segmenting device provided by the embodiment is as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The cigarette segmenting device includes a base 1, the base 1 is provided with a shape-retaining cylinder, the shape-retaining cylinder is provided for the cigarette 8 to be inserted, and the inner hole size of the shape-retaining cylinder is matched with the diameter of the cigarette 8, so that the inner wall of the shape-retaining cylinder has an effect of keeping the cigarette 8 from being loose. Specifically, the inner hole diameter of the shape-retaining cylinder can be equal to the diameter of the cigarette 8, or slightly smaller than the diameter of the cigarette 8. In order to ensure that the cigarette 8 can be smoothly cut off by the cutter after being inserted into the shape-retaining cylinder, the two ends of the shape-retaining cylinder are flush end faces, that is, the two end faces of the shape-retaining cylinder are perpendicular to the axis of the shape-retaining cylinder. In use, the cutter can be lowered close to the end face of the shape-retaining cylinder, so as to cut off the cigarette 8.

[0029] As an embodiment of changing the corresponding positional relationship of different shape-keeping tubes and cigarette 8, Figure 1 A cigarette segmenting device including three shape-keeping tubes is shown, the three shape-keeping tubes are respectively a first shape-keeping tube 2, a second shape-keeping tube 3 and a third shape-keeping tube 4, the inner holes of the three shape-keeping tubes are of the same size, the three shape-keeping tubes are coaxially arranged, the first shape-keeping tube 2 at one end is an end tube, the second shape-keeping tube 3 and the third shape-keeping tube 4 are axially translatable guide tubes, that is, the second shape-keeping tube 2 and the third shape-keeping tube 3 move relative to the base and the moving direction is the axial direction.

[0030] The end of the first shape-keeping tube 2 away from the second shape-keeping tube 3, that is, the end of the end tube away from the guide tube, is a zero point end for aligning with one end of the cigarette. When segmenting the cigarette, as shown, Figure 2-4 the cigarette 8 can be inserted through the three shape-keeping tubes and the end of the cigarette 8 is just aligned with the zero point end of the first shape-keeping tube 2, that is, the end tube, at this time the cigarette 8 is in the zero point position, then the positions of the second shape-keeping tube 3 and the third shape-keeping tube 4 can be adjusted according to the design requirement to change the distance between the adjacent two shape-keeping tubes, and after the second shape-keeping tube 3 and the third shape-keeping tube 4 are adjusted to the appropriate positions, the cutter can be cut.

[0031] For example, the lengths of the three shape-keeping tubes are all 4.6 mm, the design requires that two 5 mm segments and one 4.6 mm segment of the cigarette are cut out, when segmenting the cigarette 8, after the cigarette 8 is inserted into each shape-keeping tube, the end of the cigarette 8 is aligned with the first shape-keeping tube 2, that is, the end tube, then the positions of the second shape-keeping tube 3 and the third shape-keeping tube 4 are adjusted, the distance between the second shape-keeping tube 3 and the second shape-keeping tube 2 is 0.4 mm, at this time the length of the first shape-keeping tube 2 plus the distance between the first shape-keeping tube 2 and the second shape-keeping tube 3 is 5 mm, the distance between the third shape-keeping tube 4 and the second shape-keeping tube 3 is 0.4 mm, at this time the length of the second shape-keeping tube 3 plus the distance between the second shape-keeping tube 3 and the third shape-keeping tube 4 is 5 mm, then the cutter is cut, when the cutter is cut, the cutter is close to the end of the second shape-keeping tube 3 close to the first shape-keeping tube 2 and the end of the third shape-keeping tube 4 close to the second shape-keeping tube 3, thereby the required segments are cut out. As shown, Figure 2 three cutters are used when segmenting, which are respectively a first cutter 5, a second cutter 6 and a third cutter 7, the three cutters can be cut at the same time. It needs to be explained that the cutter is a sheet cutter and the cutting seam loss can be ignored.

[0032] The above gives an embodiment of cutting three segments at the same time, in fact, according to different sampling requirements, only two segments need to be sampled in individual detection projects. Then the shape-keeping tubes can also be provided with two, one of which is an end tube and the other is a movable guide tube. Of course, in individual detection projects, four segments need to be sampled, then the shape-keeping tubes can be provided with four, one of which is an end tube and the other three are movable guide tubes.

[0033] As shown in Figure 2-5 , the base 1 is provided with a column 11, each of the shape-keeping cylinders is installed on the column 11, and the shape-keeping cylinders are higher than the base 1. In this way, when the cutter is selected, no matter which form of the cutter is selected, it can be ensured that the cutter "cuts to the bottom", and it can be ensured that the cigarette 8 is smoothly cut off. Specifically, the column 11 is provided with a guide support 12, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the first shape-keeping cylinder 2 is connected with a support cantilever 23, the second shape-keeping cylinder 3 is connected with a first guide cantilever 31, the third shape-keeping cylinder 4 is connected with a second guide cantilever 41, the first guide cantilever 31 and the guide support 12 are guided and matched and installed, and the second guide cantilever 41 and the guide support are guided and matched and installed. Specifically, as shown in Figure 2-5 , the guide support 12 is provided with a sliding groove, the second guide cantilever 41 and the first guide cantilever 31 are provided with sliding parts which are inserted into the sliding groove and can slide along the sliding groove. Preferably, the sliding groove is a dovetail groove or a T-shaped groove. The above-mentioned connection mode facilitates the assembly of each part, and also facilitates the flexible adjustment of the positions of the second shape-keeping cylinder 3 and the third shape-keeping cylinder 4.

[0034] More specifically, in order to facilitate the observation of the moving distance of the guide cylinder, as shown in Figure 2 , the guide support 12 is integrally provided with a scale 121, the scale 121 can provide a reference for the movement of the guide cylinder, so as to facilitate the accurate determination of the position of the guide cylinder. The range of the scale 121 is 20 mm. In order to facilitate the accurate reading of the staff, the second guide cantilever 41 and the first guide cantilever 31 are also provided with indication arrow marks. Of course, for the segmented device, the scale 121 can also not be integrated on the guide support 12. When it is necessary to move the shape-keeping cylinder, the staff can hold other scales or reference objects to adjust the position of the shape-keeping cylinder.

[0035] In addition, the first shape-keeping cylinder 2 is installed on the guide support 12 through the support cantilever 23, and the support cantilever is installed and connected with the guide support 12 in the same way, that is, the support cantilever 23 is also guided and matched and installed with the guide support 12. At this time, the first shape-keeping cylinder 2 can also be guided and moved relative to the guide support 12, and then the zero point end referred to is a dynamically changing zero point end. In this way, the same cantilever structure can be directly manufactured, which is convenient to install and has a low cost.

[0036] Of course, the first shape-keeping cylinder 2 can also be a fixed end cylinder installed on the guide support 12, and the zero point end at this time is an absolute zero point.

[0037] The above gives a specific implementable setting mode of the guide cylinder, it is not difficult to understand that there are other forms of installing the guide cylinder. For example, each of the shape-keeping cylinders can be installed on the base 1, in order to realize the movement of the guide cylinder relative to the base 1, a sliding seat can be arranged on the base, and the guide cylinder to be moved is installed on the sliding seat. Of course, at this time, a scale can also be arranged directly on the base.

[0038] No matter which form is adopted to install the guide cylinder, for the first shape-keeping cylinder, that is, the end cylinder, it can be configured as a shape-keeping cylinder fixed relative to the base.

[0039] In order to facilitate use, the zero point end of the first shape-keeping cylinder 2, that is, the end cylinder, is provided with a cover 21 abutting against the end face of the zero point end. In addition, the cover 21 can be opened and closed movably. In use, the cover 21 is closed first, after the cigarette 8 is inserted into each shape-keeping cylinder, one end of the cigarette 8 abuts against the cover 21, and the cover 21 can actually play a positioning role. When the cigarette 8 is moved to abut against the cover 21, it indicates that the cigarette 8 is just at the zero point position. After the cigarette 8 is cut, the cover 21 can be opened, so that the cigarette 8 in the shape-keeping cylinder can be taken out smoothly. Of course, in other embodiments, the cigarette segmenting device can not include the cover 21, and other auxiliary tools are used to ensure that one end of the cigarette 8 is aligned with the zero point end. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the cover 21 is a fixed cover, and after the cigarette 8 is cut, the cigarette is taken out by using tweezers or other tools.

[0040] Specifically, as shown in Figure 6 as an implementable mode of the cover 21, the cover 21 is installed on the first shape-keeping cylinder 2 through a rotating shaft, and the extension direction of the rotating shaft is parallel to the extension direction of the first shape-keeping cylinder 2. The first shape-keeping cylinder 2 is provided with a threaded hole 24. The cover 21 is provided with a screw 22 and a through hole for the screw 22 to pass through. When it is needed to close the cover 21, the screw 22 is screwed through the through hole on the cover 21 and the threaded hole 24, so as to press the cover 21 against the end of the first shape-keeping cylinder 2. When it is needed to open the cover 21, the screw 22 is withdrawn from the threaded hole 24 and the through hole of the cover 21, and the cover 21 can be rotated. Of course, in other embodiments, the cover 21 can also be in other forms, for example, a push-pull type cover 21 (a push-pull door) which can move linearly relative to the shape-keeping cylinder.

[0041] As an implementation method to accommodate different conformal tube lengths, the base can have at least one conformal tube, in which case the length of the conformal tube cannot exceed the design length of the corresponding cigarette segment. For example, if only the first conformal tube 2 is used, similarly, if a 5mm segment needs to be cut, the length of the first conformal tube 2 can be set to 5mm, the cigarette can be inserted into the first conformal tube 2, and then the cut can be made close to one end of the first conformal tube 2, leaving a 5mm length of cigarette segment in the first conformal tube 2. When multiple segments need to be cut, after cutting the first segment, the first segment is removed from the first conformal tube 2, and then the cigarette 8 is inserted again (at this time, the first segment of the cigarette 8 has been cut), and the cut is made again. This process is repeated to cut the required segments.

[0042] Of course, if all conformal cylinders are fixed in place, more than one conformal cylinder can be used depending on the need for segmented sampling. For example... Figure 7 As shown, a first conformal cylinder 2, a second conformal cylinder 3, and a third conformal cylinder 4 can be fixed on the base 1. A predetermined distance exists between adjacent conformal cylinders, and this distance is not less than the thickness of the cutter, ensuring smooth cutting. Each conformal cylinder corresponds to a different cigarette segment, and the length of the conformal cylinder cannot exceed the designed length of the corresponding cigarette segment. For example, if the designed cigarette segment length is 5mm, the length of the conformal cylinder cannot exceed 5mm when it is fixed. In this case, it is necessary to pre-match the length of each conformal cylinder with the dimensional relationship of the corresponding designed cigarette segment to ensure the designed cigarette segment can be cut.

[0043] More specifically, the distance from one end of the conformal cylinder to the corresponding end face is equal to the length of the corresponding cigarette segment, allowing for direct cutting of the desired segment length. For example... Figure 7 As shown, when the length of the conformal cylinder is equal to the length of the corresponding cigarette segment, the distance from end face A to end face B of the first conformal cylinder 2 is equal to the length of the corresponding cigarette segment. The distance from end face C to end face D of the second conformal cylinder 3 is equal to the length of the corresponding cigarette segment, and the distance from end face E to end face F of the third conformal cylinder 3 is equal to the length of the corresponding cigarette segment. If the distance between two adjacent conformal cylinders is increased, then the distance from end face A of the first conformal cylinder 2 to end face C of the second conformal cylinder 3 is equal to the length of the corresponding cigarette segment. The distance from end face C of the second conformal cylinder 3 to end face E of the third conformal cylinder 4 is equal to the length of the corresponding cigarette segment.

[0044] Finally, it needs to be explained that the above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application, although the present application is described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, it still can modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments without paying creative labor, or make equivalent replacement for part of the technical features. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A cigarette segmentation device, characterized in that, Includes a base, on which are provided two or more conformal tubes for inserting cigarettes. Each conformal tube is coaxially arranged and its two end faces are perpendicular to the axis of the conformal tube. The conformal tube at one end is the end tube, and the other conformal tubes are guide tubes that can be axially translated. The end of the end tube away from the guide tube is the zero point end for aligning with one end of the cigarette.

2. The cigarette segmentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end cylinder is equipped with a cap that fits tightly against the zero-point end face.

3. The cigarette segmentation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cap is a movable, openable and closable cap.

4. The cigarette segmentation device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The base is equipped with a column, and the column is equipped with a guide support. Each guide cylinder is equipped with a guide cantilever and is guided and installed on the guide support through its respective guide cantilever.

5. The cigarette segmentation device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The guide support is equipped with a scale that indicates the distance the guide cylinder has moved.

6. The cigarette segmentation device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end cylinder is mounted on the guide support via a support cantilever, and the support cantilever and the guide support are guided together.

7. The cigarette segmentation device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The end tube remains fixed relative to the base.

8. The cigarette segmentation device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The base is equipped with a scale to indicate the distance the guide tube has moved.

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