Cigar tobacco fermentation flavor oak barrel device

By using atomizing components and whisky atomization technology in cigar tobacco fermentation oak barrel systems, the problem of insufficient flavor from cigar tobacco and oak barrels has been solved, achieving unique flavor enhancement and environmental monitoring, thus improving the quality of oak barrel spirits.

CN223979412UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-10HAN COOPER OAK PROD (YANTAI) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-03-10

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a cigar tobacco fermentation flavor oak barrel device which comprises a barrel body and a barrel cover, the barrel body is detachably connected with the barrel cover, a connecting pipe extending into the barrel body is arranged on the barrel cover in a penetrating mode, and three atomization assemblies are arranged on the connecting pipe in the length direction of the connecting pipe. The atomization assembly comprises four atomization pipes communicated with the connecting pipe, and a plurality of atomization holes are formed in the atomization pipes. The cigar tobacco leaves are laid in the barrel body, the cigar tobacco leaves are laid on the atomizing pipe of each atomizing assembly, the hose communicated with the atomizing pump is inserted into the connecting pipe, the whisky is contained in the atomizing pump and enters the barrel body after being atomized, the atomized whisky reacts with the cigar tobacco leaves, the flavor of the cigar tobacco leaves is increased, and meanwhile the cigar tobacco leaves can be effectively prevented from entering the barrel body. The cigar tobacco leaves and the atomized whisky act on the oak barrel, so that the flavor of wine contained in the oak barrel is increased.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of oak barrels, and more particularly to an apparatus for fermenting oak barrels for cigar tobacco leaves. Background Technology

[0002] When cigar tobacco leaves are fermented in oak barrels, the chemicals in the tobacco leaves interact with the compounds released by the oak barrels, promoting the further decomposition and transformation of organic matter in the tobacco leaves that has not yet been fully degraded, allowing the fermented flavor of the cigar tobacco leaves to permeate the inner wall of the oak barrels.

[0003] The aging of cigar tobacco leaves in oak barrels is essentially a form of "aging" treatment of the barrel's inner walls. This treatment can alter the texture and pore structure of the oak barrel's inner walls, thereby affecting its permeability and adsorption capacity.

[0004] The market for cigar tobacco and oak-barreled spirits is currently highly competitive, necessitating improvements in cigar tobacco fermentation and oak barrel flavor enhancement. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to make the flavor of cigar tobacco leaves and oak barrels unique, this application provides a cigar tobacco leaf fermentation flavor oak barrel device.

[0006] This application provides a device for fermenting and flavoring oak barrels for cigar tobacco leaves, employing the following technical solution:

[0007] A cigar tobacco fermentation flavor oak barrel device includes a barrel body and a barrel lid. The barrel body and the barrel lid are detachably connected. A connecting tube extending into the barrel body is provided on the barrel lid. Three atomizing components are arranged along the length of the connecting tube. Each atomizing component includes four atomizing tubes communicating with the connecting tubes. Several atomizing holes are opened on each atomizing tube.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, cigar tobacco leaves are laid in the barrel, and each atomizing tube of the atomizing component is also covered with cigar tobacco leaves. A hose connected to an atomizing pump is inserted into the connecting pipe. The atomizing pump contains whiskey. The whiskey is atomized and enters the barrel. The atomized whiskey reacts with the cigar tobacco leaves, enhancing the flavor of the cigar tobacco leaves. At the same time, the cigar tobacco leaves and the atomized whiskey react with the oak barrel, enhancing the flavor of the spirits that will be stored in the oak barrel later.

[0009] Optionally, a connector is provided on the side of the bucket lid away from the bucket body, and a connecting hole is provided in the middle of the connector. The connecting pipe passes through the connecting hole and is fixedly connected to the connector.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the connecting pipe is connected to the bucket lid through the connector, which facilitates the insertion of the atomizing pump hose into the connecting pipe.

[0011] Optionally, the connector is fixedly provided with an intermediate tube communicating with the connecting hole, and a sealing element is sleeved on the end of the intermediate tube away from the connector. A rotating plate is rotatably connected in the middle of the sealing element, and a sealing hole communicating with the intermediate tube is opened in the rotating plate. The sealing element is threadedly connected to the intermediate tube.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the connector and the seal are connected through the intermediate tube. The hose of the atomizing pump passes through the sealing hole of the rotating plate and is fixedly connected to the rotating plate. After the seal is connected to the connector through the intermediate tube, the stability of the hose is improved during the operation of the atomizing pump.

[0013] Optionally, a sealing gasket is provided on the side of the seal near the intermediate tube.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealing gasket improves the sealing performance between the sealing element and the connecting element during the operation of the atomizing pump.

[0015] Optionally, a temperature sensor is installed inside the barrel.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, temperature information inside the tank is collected through a temperature sensor.

[0017] Optionally, a humidity sensor is installed inside the barrel.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the humidity inside the tank is collected by a humidity sensor.

[0019] Optionally, a pH sensor is installed inside the barrel.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the pH sensor collects the acidity and alkalinity environment inside the tank.

[0021] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0022] Cigar tobacco leaves are laid in the barrel, and each atomizing tube of the atomizing component is also covered with cigar tobacco leaves. A hose connected to the atomizing pump is inserted into the connecting tube. The atomizing pump contains whiskey. The whiskey is atomized and enters the barrel. The atomized whiskey reacts with the cigar tobacco leaves, enhancing the flavor of the cigar tobacco leaves. At the same time, the cigar tobacco leaves and the atomized whiskey react with the oak barrel, enhancing the flavor of the spirits that will be stored in the oak barrel later.

[0023] The connector and the seal are connected by an intermediate tube. The atomizing pump hose passes through the sealing hole of the rotating plate and is fixedly connected to the rotating plate. After the seal is connected to the connector through the intermediate tube, the stability of the hose is improved during the operation of the atomizing pump. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an oak barrel device for fermenting cigar tobacco leaves.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the internal structure of the barrel in the embodiments of this application.

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Barrel body; 2. Barrel lid; 3. Connecting pipe; 4. Atomizing pipe; 41. Atomizing hole; 5. Connecting piece; 51. Connecting hole; 6. Intermediate pipe; 7. Sealing piece; 71. Rotating plate; 72. Sealing hole; 73. Sealing gasket. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to all the accompanying drawings.

[0029] This application discloses an apparatus for fermenting cigar tobacco leaves in oak barrels.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A cigar tobacco fermentation and flavoring oak barrel device includes a barrel body 1 and a barrel lid 2, which are detachably connected. A connecting tube 3 extends through the barrel lid 2 and into the barrel body 1. Three atomizing components are arranged along the length of the connecting tube 3. Each atomizing component includes four atomizing tubes 4 connected to the connecting tube 3, and each atomizing tube 4 has several atomizing holes 41. Cigar tobacco is laid inside the barrel body 1, with cigar tobacco laid on each atomizing tube 4 of the atomizing component. A flexible tube connected to an atomizing pump is inserted into the connecting tube 3. The atomizing pump contains whiskey, which is atomized and enters the barrel body 1. The atomized whiskey reacts with the cigar tobacco, enhancing its flavor, and simultaneously, the cigar tobacco, atomized whiskey, and oak barrel interact, enhancing the flavor of the spirits subsequently stored in the oak barrel.

[0031] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3A connector 5 is provided on the side of the lid 2 away from the body 1. A connecting hole 51 is provided in the middle of the connector 5, through which a connecting tube 3 passes and is fixedly connected to the connector 5. The connector 5 connects the connecting tube 3 to the lid 2, facilitating the insertion of the atomizing pump hose into the connecting tube 3. An intermediate tube 6 communicating with the connecting hole 51 is fixedly provided on the connector 5. A sealing element 7 is fitted onto the end of the intermediate tube 6 away from the connector 5. A rotating plate 71 is rotatably connected to the middle of the sealing element 7. A sealing hole 72 communicating with the intermediate tube 6 is provided in the rotating plate 71. The sealing element 7 is threadedly connected to the intermediate tube 6. The connector 5 and the sealing element 7 are connected through the intermediate tube 6. The atomizing pump hose passes through the sealing hole 72 of the rotating plate 71 and is fixedly connected to the rotating plate 71. Connecting the sealing element 7 to the connector 5 through the intermediate tube 6 improves the stability of the hose during atomizing pump operation. A sealing gasket 73 is provided on the side of the sealing element 7 near the intermediate tube 6. The sealing gasket 73 improves the sealing performance between the seal 7 and the connector 5 during the operation of the atomizing pump.

[0032] When whisky atomization is not required inside barrel 1, remove seal 7 from intermediate tube 6 and use threaded cap that mates with intermediate tube 6 to seal the connection hole 51 on connector 5.

[0033] The tank 1 is equipped with a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a pH sensor, all of which are electrically connected to a controller. The controller is externally connected to a display screen. The temperature sensor collects temperature information inside the tank 1, the humidity sensor collects humidity information, and the pH sensor collects pH information. The controller receives the information collected by the temperature, humidity, and pH sensors, generates signals, and sends them to the display screen, facilitating operator monitoring of the environment inside the tank 1.

[0034] The implementation principle of the cigar tobacco fermentation flavor oak barrel device in this application embodiment is as follows: Cigar tobacco leaves are laid in the barrel body 1, and cigar tobacco leaves are laid on the atomizing tube 4 of each atomizing component. A hose connected to an atomizing pump is inserted into the connecting pipe 3. The atomizing pump contains whiskey. The whiskey enters the barrel body 1 after atomization. The atomized whiskey reacts with the cigar tobacco leaves, increasing the flavor of the cigar tobacco leaves. At the same time, the cigar tobacco leaves, atomized whiskey and oak barrel react, increasing the flavor of the wine that will be stored in the oak barrel.

[0035] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cigar leaf fermentation flavour oak barrel apparatus comprising a barrel body (1) and a barrel lid (2), the barrel body (1) being detachably connected with the barrel lid (2), characterised in that: The bucket cover (2) is provided with a connecting pipe (3) penetrating into the bucket body (1), three atomizing assemblies are arranged on the connecting pipe (3) along the length direction of the connecting pipe (3), the atomizing assembly comprises four atomizing pipes (4) communicated with the connecting pipe (3), and a plurality of atomizing holes (41) are formed in the atomizing pipe (4).

2. A cigar leaf fermentation flavour oak barrel apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that: The bucket cover (2) is provided with a connecting piece (5) away from the bucket body (1), a connecting hole (51) is formed in the middle of the connecting piece (5), the connecting pipe (3) penetrates through the connecting hole (51) and is fixedly connected with the connecting piece (5).

3. A cigar leaf fermentation flavouring oak barrel apparatus according to claim 2, characterised in that: The connecting piece (5) is fixedly provided with an intermediate pipe (6) communicated with the connecting hole (51), a sealing piece (7) is sleeved on the end of the intermediate pipe (6) away from the connecting piece (5), a rotating plate (71) is rotatably connected in the middle of the sealing piece (7), a sealing hole (72) communicated with the intermediate pipe (6) is formed in the rotating plate (71), and the sealing piece (7) is threadedly connected with the intermediate pipe (6).

4. A cigar leaf fermentation flavouring oak barrel apparatus according to claim 3, characterised in that: The sealing piece (7) is provided with a sealing gasket (73) on the side close to the intermediate pipe (6).

5. A cigar leaf flavoring fermentation oak barrel apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: The bucket body (1) is provided with a temperature sensor.

6. A cigar leaf fermentation flavoring oak barrel apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: The bucket body (1) is provided with a humidity sensor.

7. A cigar leaf fermentation flavoring oak barrel apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: The bucket body (1) is provided with a PH sensor.