Tool for manually receiving cigarettes
By designing a manual cigarette-making tool, the problems of numerous tools, multiple processes, and low efficiency were solved, simplifying operations, reducing particle loss and cigarette damage, and improving the stability and pass rate of cigarette production.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520234286.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-14
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the manual production of cigarettes has problems such as many tools, many processes, low efficiency and poor stability of cigarettes. Especially when using granular materials, the transfer process can easily lead to the loss of granules and damage to the cigarettes.
A tool for making handmade cigarettes has been designed, including a hollow base, a cigarette insertion hole area and a barrier. It sets up a weighing area and a feeding area, and uses a plug-in partition to divide the area, simplifying the particle transfer and weighing process. The shape of the cigarette is fixed by the cigarette insertion hole and the insertion tube, which simplifies the operation steps.
It improves the efficiency of cigarette production, reduces particle loss and cigarette damage, simplifies the operation steps, and improves the stability and pass rate of cigarettes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cigarette manufacturing technology and relates to a tool for manually making cigarettes. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of the tobacco market and the diversified needs of consumers, tobacco products have gradually developed new filter tip products and materials to meet the needs of different groups. To study the impact of different filter tip materials or shapes on smoke, comparative experiments using manual cigarette filling are an effective research method. Currently, laboratory filling of granular materials generally requires two steps: weighing and transferring. Special attention needs to be paid to the transfer filling process, which requires effectively holding the cigarette to reduce damage while simultaneously selecting appropriate transfer tools to fit cigarettes of different circumferences and ensure that the granules do not fall out. Currently, in clinical practice, cigarette tongs are often used to hold unfilled cigarettes. Because this is done manually, uneven force and shaking often occur, resulting in poor cigarette stability and a low pass rate. Furthermore, this method requires many tools, involves many steps, and is inefficient.
[0003] Therefore, when it comes to the production of cigarettes using granules as filter material, it is necessary to design a customized tool to make the experimental cigarette production process more convenient and efficient. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art and to provide a tool for making hand-held cigarettes.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A tool for manually making cigarettes includes a cigarette holder for manufacturing cigarettes. The cigarette holder, from bottom to top, includes a hollow base, a cigarette insertion hole area, and a barrier. One end of the cigarette insertion hole area is fixedly connected to the hollow base, and the other end is fixedly connected to the barrier. A groove is provided inside the barrier, and an insertion / removal partition is provided on the groove. The insertion / removal partition divides the area within the barrier into a feeding area and a weighing area. The weighing area is used to weigh the placed granular material. The feeding area has a cigarette insertion hole for inserting and removing cigarettes.
[0007] Preferably, the hollow base, the cigarette holder area, and the enclosure are integrated into one piece.
[0008] Preferably, the smoking device is cylindrical.
[0009] Preferably, the inner wall of the enclosure is provided with a sliding groove, and the plug-in partition is slidably disposed on the sliding groove.
[0010] Preferably, a recessed groove is provided around the cigarette insert hole in the feeding area, and an arc-shaped slope is provided on the recessed groove, the arc-shaped slope approaching the cigarette insert hole from high to low.
[0011] Preferably, the cigarette holder hole and the recessed groove are funnel-shaped as a whole.
[0012] Preferably, the cigarette insert area is fixedly provided with a cigarette insert tube for accommodating a cigarette, wherein one end of the cigarette insert tube is connected to the cigarette insert, and the other end is fixedly connected to the hollow base.
[0013] Preferably, the diameter of the cigarette insert tube is the same as the diameter of the cigarette insertion hole.
[0014] Preferably, the tube hole on the cigarette insert is connected to the hollow base.
[0015] Preferably, the sum of the height of the hollow base and the height of the cigarette insert is less than or equal to the height of the inserted cigarette.
[0016] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects obtained by this utility model include:
[0017] 1. The present invention adopts an integrated design of weighing area, feeding area and filling, which can effectively avoid the problem of large operation difficulty and loss of spherical particles during manual filling due to the transfer process of spherical particles;
[0018] 2. In this embodiment, the cigarette filter rod is partially soft and easily deformed after being pulled out. The function of its cigarette insertion hole is to fix and maintain the shape of the cigarette, which is conducive to the filling operation.
[0019] 3. In this embodiment, the sum of the height of the hollow base and the height of the cigarette insert should be slightly less than or equal to the height of the inserted cigarette. This setting makes it easier for the inserted cigarette to be placed vertically on the work surface, which is conducive to stability.
[0020] 4. This utility model has a simple structure and practical function, which improves the efficiency of filling fine particulate materials, simplifies the operation steps, reduces the operation difficulty, and can complete the weighing and filling of materials in one step. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to this utility model.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to this utility model.
[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of an embodiment of the tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to this utility model.
[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to this utility model.
[0025] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0026] 1. Hollow base; 2. Cigarette insert area; 3. Enclosure; 31. Groove; 32. Slide groove;
[0027] 4. Insertable partition; 41. Feeding area; 42. Weighing area;
[0028] 5. Cigarette insertion hole; 51. Recessed groove; 6. Cigarette insertion tube. Detailed Implementation
[0029] Please see the appendix Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model mainly provides a tool for manually making cigarettes, thereby improving the efficiency of cigarette making and reducing the impact on the cigarettes. Based on this, the device includes a cigarette-making apparatus, which, from bottom to top, includes a hollow base 1, a cigarette insertion area 2, and a retaining wall 3. One end of the cigarette insertion area 2 is fixedly connected to the hollow base 1, and the other end is fixedly connected to the retaining wall 3. In this embodiment, the apparatus is a cylindrical or cuboid structure; the shape of the apparatus is not limited to these, as long as it meets the requirements for cigarette making. The hollow base 1, cigarette insertion area 2, and retaining wall 3 are integrally connected. A groove 31 is provided inside the retaining wall 3, and a plug-in / pull-out partition 4 is provided on the groove 31. Specifically, a sliding groove 32 is provided opposite to the inner wall of the retaining wall, and the sliding groove 32 and the groove 31 interact with each other. The plug-in partition 4 is slidably disposed on the slide groove 32; and the setting of the plug-in partition 4 allows the spherical particles to be controlled within a certain area during weighing without the need for transfer, which facilitates accurate weighing; in this embodiment, the plug-in partition 4 divides the area within the enclosure into a feeding area 41 and a weighing area 42; wherein, the weighing area 42 is used to weigh the placed granular material; specifically: before filling the cigarette, the spherical particles can be poured into the weighing area for weighing (spherical particles have the characteristics of small particle size, easy rolling, and static electricity generated by rolling friction, so the particles are easily lost during the transfer process), and the setting of the plug-in partition can prevent the spherical particles from entering the feeding area; after the weighing is completed, the plug-in partition can be pulled out, so that the spherical particles in the weighing area can enter the feeding area by tilting or shaking, and then proceed to the next filling operation. In this embodiment, the weighing area, dispensing area and filling area are integrated into one design. Compared with the traditional method (such as using tweezers to hold or transfer to a funnel-shaped container for filling, the transfer process of spherical particles makes the operation difficult during filling and the spherical particles are lost and need to be replenished), this method can effectively avoid these situations, improve the efficiency of filling fine particulate materials, simplify the operation steps and reduce the difficulty of operation.
[0030] In this embodiment, a cigarette insertion hole 5 for inserting and removing cigarettes is provided in the feeding area 41. A recessed groove 51 is provided around the cigarette insertion hole 5 in the feeding area. The recessed groove 51 has an arc-shaped slope that slopes from high to low towards the cigarette insertion hole 5. Correspondingly, the cigarette insertion hole 5 and the recessed groove 51 together form a funnel shape (e.g., ...). Figure 2 , Figure 4 (As shown); This setting facilitates the entry of spherical particles in the feeding area into the cigarette insert hole, thereby completing the filling of the spherical particles of the cigarette inserted into the cigarette insert hole; and the function of the cigarette insert hole is to fix and maintain the shape of the cigarette (after the cigarette filter rod is partially removed, it is partially soft and easily deformed), which is beneficial to the filling operation.
[0031] In this embodiment, a cigarette insert 6 is fixedly provided in the cigarette socket area 2 to accommodate cigarettes. One end of the cigarette insert 6 is fixedly connected to the cigarette socket 5, and the opening of the cigarette insert 6 and the opening of the cigarette socket 5 are interconnected and have the same diameter. Correspondingly, the other end of the cigarette insert 6 is fixedly connected to the hollow base 1. The opening of the cigarette insert 6 is interconnected with the space inside the hollow base 1. In use, the inserted cigarette can pass through the cigarette socket 5, the cigarette insert 6 and the hollow base 1 from top to bottom, and finally be placed flat on the operating table together with the hollow base 1.
[0032] In this embodiment, the sum of the height of the hollow base 1 and the height of the cigarette insert 6 is slightly less than or equal to the height of the inserted cigarette. This design facilitates the vertical placement of the cigarette on the work surface. Furthermore, when the device is slightly tilted or shaken during feeding, the cigarette inside will not slip out, thus satisfying the cigarette filling operation. Additionally, the diameter of the cigarette insert 6 is matched to the diameter of the cigarette, ensuring that it neither squeezes nor obstructs the cigarette, reducing uneven pressure caused by manual cigarette holding and squeezing, thereby ensuring that key indicators such as the circumference and draw resistance of the test cigarette are not significantly affected, and improving the pass rate of the test cigarette.
[0033] The method of using this utility model is as follows: When using it, place the device on a balance to remove the tare, put the pre-prepared granular material into the weighing area for weighing, and after weighing, place it on the operating table. Then, vertically insert the empty cigarette with the mouthpiece removed into the cigarette insertion hole and pull out the middle insertion partition. When transferring, the device can be slightly tilted so that the granular material in the weighing area flows into the feeding area and enters the mouthpiece cavity of the cigarette inserted into the cigarette insertion tube through the recess. Finally, a certain length of mouthpiece is backfilled to keep the length of the entire cigarette unchanged. In the whole process, the time consumed per cigarette is reduced, and it can be completed by one person alone, reducing the number of workers and lowering costs.
[0034] Table 1 Examples of the effectiveness of cigarette receiving tools
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[0036]
[0037] Specific experimental procedures: In the laboratory, 60mg of silica gel spherical particles were weighed as filler. One person manually received the cigarette, as the spherical shape of the silica gel particles makes them easy to roll and generate static electricity. The traditional method involves three steps: first, weighing 60mg of silica gel using a watch glass; second, transferring the silica gel particles from the watch glass to a folded weighing paper (which is funnel-shaped); and third, holding the cigarette in one hand while the other hand or another person holds the weighing paper and aligns it with the cigarette cavity to transfer the particles into the cavity. However, using the experimental tool of this invention, a one-step method is used: the cigarette is inserted into the cigarette insertion hole of the new tool; 60mg of silica gel spherical particles are weighed in the weighing area; and fourth, the middle insertion / extraction partition is pulled out, allowing the particles to enter the cigarette cavity through the feeding area to complete the filling process.
[0038] The particle loss rate was found to be 20%. The test method involved using a traditional method to collect particles from 100 cigarettes in the laboratory. When the particles were slowly poured into a funnel-shaped weighing paper, they rolled and fell off. Similarly, when the particles were poured from the weighing paper into the cigarette cavity, they rolled and fell off. The final result showed that particles fell off from 20 out of 100 cigarettes. Therefore, the particle loss rate was 20%, and the cigarette deformation rate was 25%.
[0039] Compared with traditional methods, the smoke collection time for a single sample is reduced by 35 seconds, and the efficiency is increased by about 100%.
[0040] Compared to traditional methods: Traditional methods require two steps for particle transfer, while the new tool eliminates the need for particle transfer, simplifying the operation process, reducing operational difficulty, and saving time costs;
[0041] Compared to traditional methods: Traditional methods result in a 20% particle loss rate due to electrostatic discharge and the transfer process, and require reweighing the particles. The new tool eliminates the need for reweighing particles, further reducing the time required for a single cigarette.
[0042] Compared to traditional methods, which require holding the cigarette by hand to fill the cigarette, causing deformation of the cigarette cavity due to stress during the process, resulting in about 1 / 4 of the cigarettes being deformed. The new tool's cigarette insertion hole design protects the shape of the cigarette, resulting in undamaged appearance of the produced cigarettes and reducing discarded cigarettes by 25%.
[0043] Compared to traditional methods, the new tool allows one person to complete the task independently, without the need for additional assistance.
[0044] It should be noted that this utility model has a simple structure and practical function, which improves the efficiency of filling fine particulate materials, simplifies the operation steps, reduces the operation difficulty, and can complete the weighing and filling of materials in one step.
[0045] The foregoing descriptions and embodiments are provided to enable those skilled in the art to understand and apply this invention. Those skilled in the art will readily make various modifications to these contents and apply the general principles described herein to other embodiments without inventive effort. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the foregoing descriptions and embodiments. Improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the disclosure of this invention without departing from its scope should be within the protection scope of this invention.
Claims
1. A tool for making hand-held cigarettes, characterized in that, The device includes a smoking apparatus for manufacturing cigarettes, comprising, from bottom to top, a hollow base, a cigarette insertion area, and a barrier; one end of the cigarette insertion area is fixedly connected to the hollow base, and the other end is fixedly connected to the barrier; a groove is provided inside the barrier, and an insertion / removal partition is provided on the groove, the partition dividing the area within the barrier into a feeding area and a weighing area; wherein, the weighing area is used to weigh the placed granular material; and the feeding area is provided with a cigarette insertion hole for inserting and removing cigarettes.
2. The tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hollow base, cigarette holder area, and enclosure are connected as a single unit.
3. The tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smoking device is cylindrical in shape.
4. The tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the enclosure is provided with a sliding groove, and the plug-in partition is slidably disposed on the sliding groove.
5. The tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, A recessed groove is provided around the cigarette insertion hole in the feeding area, and an arc-shaped slope is provided on the recessed groove, which approaches the cigarette insertion hole from high to low.
6. The tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cigarette holder and the recessed groove together form a funnel shape.
7. The tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cigarette insert area is fixedly provided with a cigarette insert tube for accommodating cigarettes, wherein one end of the cigarette insert tube is connected to the cigarette insert, and the other end is fixedly connected to the hollow base.
8. The tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to claim 7, characterized in that, The diameter of the cigarette insert tube is the same as the diameter of the cigarette insertion hole.
9. The tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to claim 7, characterized in that, The tube hole on the cigarette insert is connected to the hollow base.
10. The tool for making hand-held cigarettes according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sum of the height of the hollow base and the height of the cigarette insertion tube is less than or equal to the height of the inserted cigarette.