Adjusting device, moisture meter and production line

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of tobacco detection equipment, and discloses an adjusting device, a moisture meter and a production line. The containing box is made of transparent materials, an opening is formed in the top of the containing box, and a sealing piece is arranged at the opening and can selectively seal the containing box. The temperature sensor and the humidity sensor are arranged in the accommodating box so as to detect the temperature and the humidity in the accommodating box; the adjusting mechanism is in communication connection with the detection mechanism, the adjusting mechanism comprises a temperature assembly and a humidity assembly, the temperature assembly comprises a heating piece and an exhaust fan, the heating piece is arranged in the containing box to heat air in the containing box, and the exhaust fan is arranged on the side wall of the containing box to seal the containing box or exhaust humid and hot air in the containing box; the humidity assembly comprises a water storage part, a nozzle and a water conveying pipe, the nozzle is arranged on the side wall of the containing box, the nozzle is arranged in the containing box, and the water storage part is communicated with the nozzle through the water conveying pipe so as to provide water for the containing box, so that the humidity in the containing box is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco testing equipment, and in particular to an adjustment device, a moisture meter, and a production line. Background Technology

[0002] In the tobacco manufacturing industry, the moisture content of materials is a key parameter affecting product quality and production efficiency. Appropriate moisture content not only helps maintain the physical properties and aroma compounds of tobacco but also ensures the stability and consistency of subsequent processing steps such as shredding, drying, and rolling. Currently, the industry commonly uses near-infrared moisture meters and microwave moisture meters to perform real-time online detection of tobacco materials. These technologies calculate moisture content by analyzing the absorption or reflection characteristics of electromagnetic waves in specific wavelengths, offering advantages such as non-contact measurement and fast response speed.

[0003] However, in actual production environments, on the one hand, tobacco processing equipment requires a large amount of saturated steam as a heat source to achieve processes such as humidification and drying of materials. During this process, leaks in the steam pipeline network, poor sealing of equipment cavities, or steam diffusion in the process section can cause a significant increase and frequent fluctuation in the local humidity of the detection area, resulting in changes in the medium characteristics on the measurement optical path or microwave transmission path, which in turn interferes with the accurate identification of moisture characteristic signals by the moisture meter. On the other hand, due to the long process layout of the production line and its operation across seasons, the ambient temperature of different areas fluctuates significantly, with the temperature difference between winter and summer reaching 20℃-30℃. The performance parameters of the optical components, sensors, and other components inside the moisture meter will drift with temperature changes, leading to deviations in the moisture meter's measurement results. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adjustment device, a moisture meter, and a production line to solve the problems in the prior art where saturated steam, as a heat source, causes a significant increase and frequent fluctuation in the local humidity of the detection area; and where the production line, due to its long process layout and cross-seasonal operation, experiences significant fluctuations in the ambient temperature of different areas, thus affecting the accuracy of the moisture meter in detecting the moisture content of tobacco materials.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] In a first aspect, an adjustment device is provided, comprising:

[0007] A container, the container being made of transparent material and having an opening at the top, the opening being provided with a closure member, the closure member being able to selectively seal the container;

[0008] The testing mechanism includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, both of which are located inside the container to detect the temperature and humidity inside the container.

[0009] An adjustment mechanism, communicatively connected to the detection mechanism, includes a temperature component and a humidity component. The temperature component includes a heating element and an exhaust fan. The heating element is located inside the container to heat the air inside the container. The exhaust fan is located on the side wall of the container to seal the container or expel the hot and humid air inside the container. The humidity component includes a water storage component, a nozzle, and a water delivery pipe. The nozzle is located on the side wall of the container and inside the container. The water storage component and the nozzle are connected through the water delivery pipe to supply water to the container, thereby increasing the humidity inside the container.

[0010] As an optional technical solution for the regulating device, the humidity component also includes a water flow meter, which is installed in the water delivery pipe to regulate the water delivery rate of the water delivery pipe.

[0011] As an optional technical solution for the regulating device, the humidity component further includes an air storage component, a three-way valve, and an air compressor delivery pipe. The air storage component is located outside the housing box, and the air storage component is connected to the nozzle through the air compressor delivery pipe. The water delivery pipe, the air compressor delivery pipe, and the nozzle are respectively connected to the three ports of the three-way valve.

[0012] As an optional technical solution for the regulating device, the humidity component further includes an air pressure regulator, which is disposed on the air pressure delivery pipe to regulate the air delivery rate of the air pressure delivery pipe.

[0013] As an optional technical solution for the adjustment device, the detection mechanism further includes a data processing module, a data transmission module, and an electronic display screen. The data processing module is communicatively connected to the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor, the data transmission module is communicatively connected to the data processing module, and the electronic display screen is communicatively connected to the data transmission module.

[0014] As an optional technical solution for the adjustment device, the detection mechanism also includes an adjustment button, which is located on the electronic display screen and is communicatively connected to the electronic display screen.

[0015] As an optional technical solution for the regulating device, the temperature component also includes a dehumidifier, which is located outside the housing and connected to the exhaust fan to remove moisture from the hot and humid air.

[0016] As an optional technical solution for the adjustment device, the closure is a fabric opening, which is glued to the side wall of the accommodating box. The fabric opening can be opened or tied with a rope to selectively seal the accommodating box.

[0017] Secondly, a moisture meter is provided, including an adjustment device, wherein the moisture meter is placed inside the housing.

[0018] Thirdly, a production line is provided, including a moisture meter.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] This application discloses a regulating device, a moisture meter, and a production line. The regulating device includes a container, a detection mechanism, and a regulating mechanism. The container is made of transparent material and has an opening at the top. A closure is provided at the opening, which can selectively seal the container. The detection mechanism includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, both located inside the container to detect the temperature and humidity inside the container. The regulating mechanism is communicatively connected to the detection mechanism and includes a temperature component and a humidity component. The temperature component includes a heating element and an exhaust fan. The heating element is located inside the container to heat the air inside the container, and the exhaust fan is located on the side wall of the container to seal the container or expel the hot and humid air inside the container. The humidity component includes a water storage component, a nozzle, and a water delivery pipe. The nozzle is located on the side wall of the container and inside the container. The water storage component and the nozzle are connected through the water delivery pipe to provide moisture to the container, thereby increasing the humidity inside the container. The temperature inside the container is monitored in real time by temperature and humidity sensors, and the results are dynamically fed back to the regulating device. The regulating device adapts to the temperature inside the container by using heating elements, exhaust fans or nozzles based on the difference between the feedback value and the preset temperature and humidity. The moisture meter is placed inside the container to obtain a stable temperature and humidity environment for the moisture meter, which increases the accuracy of the moisture meter in detecting the moisture content in tobacco materials. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the detection mechanism of the adjustment device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism of the adjustment device provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 10. Container;

[0027] 20. Testing mechanism; 21. Temperature sensor; 22. Humidity sensor; 23. Data processing module; 24. Data transmission module; 25. Electronic display screen; 26. Adjustment button;

[0028] 30. Regulating mechanism; 31. Temperature component; 32. Humidity component; 311. Heating element; 312. Exhaust fan; 313. Dehumidifier; 321. Water storage component; 322. Nozzle; 323. Water delivery pipe; 324. Air storage component; 325. Three-way valve; 326. Compressed air delivery pipe; 327. Compressed air regulator; 328. Water flow meter. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0033] In existing technologies, tobacco processing equipment requires the extensive use of saturated steam as a heat source to achieve processes such as humidification and drying of materials. During this process, leaks in the steam pipeline network, poor sealing of equipment cavities, or steam diffusion in the process section can cause a significant increase and frequent fluctuation in the local humidity of the detection area. This alters the medium characteristics along the measurement optical path or microwave transmission path, thereby interfering with the accurate identification of moisture characteristic signals by the moisture meter. On the other hand, due to the long process layout and cross-seasonal operation of the production line, the ambient temperature in different areas fluctuates significantly, with a temperature difference of 20℃-30℃ between winter and summer. The performance parameters of the optical components, sensors, and other components inside the moisture meter will drift with temperature changes, leading to deviations in the moisture meter's measurement results.

[0034] To address the aforementioned problems, this embodiment provides a production line including a moisture meter. The moisture meter includes an adjustment device. See also... Figures 1-3 The adjustment device includes a container 10, a detection mechanism 20 and an adjustment mechanism 30, with the moisture meter placed inside the container 10.

[0035] Further, see Figure 1 The container 10 is made of transparent material and has an opening at the top. A closure is provided at the opening, which can selectively seal the container 10. Specifically, the container 10 is made of transparent acrylic material, which reduces manufacturing costs and is more durable than glass, while avoiding interference with the infrared detection of the moisture meter. In this embodiment, the closure is a fabric opening, which is glued to the side wall of the container 10. The fabric opening can be opened or secured with rope to selectively seal the container 10. In other embodiments, the closure can be an acrylic cover.

[0036] Further, see Figure 2The detection mechanism 20 includes a temperature sensor 21 and a humidity sensor 22, both of which are located inside the container 10 to detect the temperature and humidity inside the container 10. Specifically, the detection mechanism 20 also includes a data processing module 23, a data transmission module 24, and an electronic display screen 25. The data processing module 23 is communicatively connected to the temperature sensor 21 and the humidity sensor 22, the data transmission module 24 is communicatively connected to the data processing module 23, and the electronic display screen 25 is communicatively connected to the data transmission module 24. When the temperature sensor 21 and the humidity sensor 22 detect the real-time temperature inside the container 10, the data is processed by the data processing module 23 and the data transmission module 24 and displayed on the electronic display screen 25, allowing operators to view the temperature and humidity inside the container 10 in real time.

[0037] Specifically, the testing mechanism 20 also includes an adjustment button 26, which is located on and communicates with the electronic display screen 25. The adjustment button 26 can preset the temperature and humidity inside the container 10. When the real-time monitored temperature and humidity do not match the preset temperature and humidity, the testing mechanism 20 will promptly send a signal to the adjustment mechanism 30 to adjust the temperature and humidity inside the container 10.

[0038] Further, see Figure 3 The regulating mechanism 30 is communicatively connected to the detection mechanism 20. The regulating mechanism 30 includes a temperature component 31 and a humidity component 32. The temperature component 31 includes a heating element 311 and an exhaust fan 312. The heating element 311 is located inside the container 10 to heat the air inside the container 10. The exhaust fan 312 is located on the side wall of the container 10 to seal the container 10 or exhaust the hot and humid air inside the container 10. The humidity component 32 includes a water storage component 321, a nozzle 322, and a water delivery pipe 323. The nozzle 322 is located on the side wall of the container 10 and inside the container 10. The water storage component 321 and the nozzle 322 are connected through the water delivery pipe 323 to provide water to the container 10, thereby increasing the humidity inside the container 10. In this embodiment, the heating element 311 is configured as an electric heating element. The temperature inside the container 10 is monitored in real time by temperature sensor 21 and humidity sensor 22, and then dynamically fed back to the adjustment mechanism 30. The adjustment mechanism 30 uses heating element 311, exhaust fan 312 or nozzle 322 to adjust the temperature inside the container 10 according to the difference between the feedback value and the preset temperature and preset humidity. The moisture meter is placed inside the container 10 to obtain a stable temperature and humidity environment for the moisture meter, which increases the accuracy of the moisture meter in detecting the moisture content in tobacco materials.

[0039] Specifically, the humidity component 32 also includes an air storage unit 324, a three-way valve 325, and an air compressor delivery pipe 326. The air storage unit 324 is located outside the container 10 and is connected to the nozzle 322 via the air compressor delivery pipe 326. The water delivery pipe 323, the air compressor delivery pipe 326, and the nozzle 322 are respectively connected to the three ports of the three-way valve 325. Through the cooperation of the air storage unit 324 and the water storage unit 321, the nozzle 322 can spray ultrafine water mist into the container 10, thereby increasing the humidity inside the container 10. Specifically, the air storage unit 324 and the water storage unit 321 are respectively configured as an air tank and a water tank.

[0040] Furthermore, the humidity assembly 32 also includes a water flow meter 328, which is disposed in the water delivery pipe 323 to regulate the water delivery rate of the water delivery pipe 323. The humidity assembly 32 also includes an air pressure regulator 327, which is disposed in the air pressure delivery pipe 326 to regulate the air delivery rate of the air pressure delivery pipe 326. It should be noted that both the water flow meter 328 and the air pressure regulator 327 are prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0041] Furthermore, the temperature assembly 31 also includes a dehumidifier 313, which is located outside the housing 10 and connected to the exhaust fan 312 to remove moisture from the humid air and prevent condensation from forming around the housing 10. Specifically, the dehumidifier 313 contains a desiccant to adsorb moisture. In other embodiments, a heat source can be provided inside the dehumidifier 313 to heat and dry the moisture.

[0042] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. 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. An adjusting device, characterized in that The utility model relates to a kind of temperature and humidity control device, including: A containing box (10) is transparent material and has opening in top, and closing element is arranged at the opening, and the closing element can selectively seal the containing box (10); Detection mechanism (20) includes temperature sensor (21) and humidity sensor (22), and the temperature sensor (21) and the humidity sensor (22) are arranged inside the containing box (10) to detect the temperature and humidity inside the containing box (10); Adjusting mechanism (30) is communicatively connected with the detection mechanism (20), and the adjusting mechanism (30) includes temperature component (31) and humidity component (32), the temperature component (31) includes heating element (311) and exhaust fan (312), the heating element (311) is arranged inside the containing box (10) to heat the air in the containing box (10), and the exhaust fan (312) is arranged on the side wall of the containing box (10) to seal the containing box (10) or exhaust the hot and humid air in the containing box (10);The humidity component (32) includes water storage element (321), nozzle (322) and water delivery pipe (323), the nozzle (322) is arranged on the side wall of the containing box (10), and the nozzle (322) is arranged inside the containing box (10), and the water storage element (321) is communicated with the nozzle (322) by the water delivery pipe (323) to provide moisture to the containing box (10) to increase the humidity in the containing box (10).

2. The adjustment device of claim 1, wherein The humidity component (32) further includes water flow meter (328), which is arranged on the water delivery pipe (323) to adjust the water delivery rate of the water delivery pipe (323).

3. The adjustment device of claim 1, wherein, The humidity component (32) further includes gas storage element (324), three-way valve (325) and air pressure delivery pipe (326), the gas storage element (324) is arranged outside the containing box (10), the gas storage element (324) is communicated with the nozzle (322) by the air pressure delivery pipe (326), and the water delivery pipe (323), the air pressure delivery pipe (326) and the nozzle (322) are respectively connected with three ports of the three-way valve (325).

4. The adjustment device of claim 3, wherein The humidity component (32) further includes air pressure regulator (327), which is arranged on the air pressure delivery pipe (326) to adjust the air delivery rate of the air pressure delivery pipe (326).

5. The adjustment device of claim 1, wherein, The detection mechanism (20) further includes data processing module (23), data transmission module (24) and electronic display screen (25), the data processing module (23) is communicatively connected with the temperature sensor (21) and the humidity sensor (22), the data transmission module (24) and the data processing module (23) are communicatively connected, and the electronic display screen (25) and the data transmission module (24) are communicatively connected.

6. The adjustment device of claim 5, wherein, The detection mechanism (20) further comprises an adjusting button (26) arranged on and in communication connection with the electronic display screen (25).

7. The adjustment device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that The temperature component (31) further comprises a dehumidifier (313) arranged outside the accommodating box (10) and in communication with the exhaust fan (312) to remove moisture in the hot and humid air.

8. The adjustment device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that The closure is a cloth opening which is glued to the side wall of the accommodating box (10) and can be opened or tightened by a rope to selectively seal the accommodating box (10).

9. A moisture meter characterized by The moisture meter comprises the adjusting device according to any one of claims 1-8, and is arranged in the accommodating box (10).

10. A production line, characterized in that, The moisture meter comprises the moisture meter according to claim 9.

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