Moisture regaining water tank
By introducing a capacitive level gauge and control components into the rehydration tank, automatic detection and replenishment of the tank level are achieved, solving the problem of manual intervention required by traditional rehydration tanks and improving the automation and efficiency of cigarette flavoring.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GANSU TOBACCO IND
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Traditional rehydration tanks cannot automatically detect and replenish water levels, requiring manual intervention and affecting the efficiency of cigarette flavoring.
Employing a capacitive level gauge and control components, the system automatically detects the water tank level. When the level is below the set value, water is automatically added; when the level is above the set value, water is heated to generate steam for flavoring cigarettes. Combined with an analog input module and relay protection, it achieves automated control.
It enables automatic detection and replenishment of the water tank level, improves the automation and efficiency of cigarette flavoring, and ensures the stability and continuity of cigarette rehydration and flavoring.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigarette production technology, specifically to a rehumidification water tank. Background Technology
[0002] Cigarettes are tobacco products made by rolling tobacco into strips using cigarette paper. They are also known as paper cigarettes, cigarettes, or cigarette rolls. During the production of cigarettes, flavoring is required. This process involves rehydrating the cigarettes with steam using flavoring agents, which requires the use of a rehydration tank.
[0003] The existing technology has the following problems:
[0004] Traditional rehydration tanks are inconvenient to use because it is difficult to detect the liquid level inside the tank. Personnel need to check the liquid level in the tank, and it is not convenient to automatically refill the tank when the liquid level is low. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a rehumidification water tank to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a rehumidification water tank, comprising a tank body and a heating assembly disposed inside the tank body, wherein the tank body is provided with a water injection assembly and a control assembly; the water injection assembly includes a fixed pipe fixedly installed on one side of the tank body, one end of the fixed pipe being fixedly connected to a water injection pipe via a solenoid valve, a level gauge being fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the tank body, and a detection rod being fixedly connected to the bottom of the level gauge; the control assembly includes a fixed box fixedly connected to the top of the tank body, a DO module and a relay being fixedly installed inside the fixed box, the relay being located in front of the DO module, an analog input module being fixedly connected inside the fixed box, the analog input module being located in front of the DO module, a delivery pipe being fixedly installed on the top of the tank body, the delivery pipe being located on one side of the fixed box, and a ball valve being fixedly connected to the delivery pipe.
[0007] The liquid level inside the tank is detected by a level gauge. When the liquid level is lower than the set value, the solenoid valve is opened. By connecting the water inlet pipe to an external water source, external water can be easily introduced into the tank through the water inlet pipe and the fixed pipe. Water is automatically added when the liquid level inside the tank is lower than the set value, and automatically added when the liquid level is higher than the set value.
[0008] When the set value is reached, the control solenoid valve is closed, and the water source is heated by the heating rod to generate water vapor. The water vapor is then discharged by opening the delivery pipe through the ball valve. The water vapor can be used to atomize the flavoring and infuse it into the cigarettes, which can facilitate the rehydration and flavoring of the cigarettes. The fixed box can be used to install and protect the analog input module, DO module and relay.
[0009] Preferably, the heating assembly includes a heating rod fixedly installed inside the housing, and a support column is fixedly connected between the heating rod and the housing. The heating rod can heat the water inside the housing, causing water vapor to be generated inside the housing, and the support column can support and fix the heating rod.
[0010] Preferably, multiple support bases are fixedly installed at the bottom of the box, and a flange is fixedly connected to one end of the conveying pipe. The support bases can support and fix the box, and the flange facilitates the connection of the conveying pipe.
[0011] Preferably, a drain pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the housing, and the drain pipe is located below the solenoid valve and communicates with the housing. The drain pipe facilitates the drainage of water from the housing.
[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the fixed box is fixedly installed with multiple fixed seats, and the fixed box is fixedly connected to the box body through the multiple fixed seats. The fixed seats can support and fix the fixed box.
[0013] Preferably, a support plate is fixedly installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the fixed box, the DO module and the relay are fixedly connected to the top of the support plate, and a fixing plate is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed box. The support plate can be used to install and fix the DO module and the relay, and the fixing plate facilitates the opening and closing of the fixed box.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] By incorporating a housing, water injection pipe, fixed pipe, and a delivery pipe, the selected capacitive level gauge possesses characteristics such as anti-fouling and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for various environments. The housing dimensions are...
[0016] The tank measures 900mm x 740mm x 600mm (length x width x height), with a cover height of 60mm. To prevent the bottom of the capacitive level gauge's detection rod from colliding with the bottom wall of the tank, a 60mm clearance is provided at the bottom. Therefore, the liquid level stroke is set at 600mm. The tank level is a continuously changing physical quantity, acquired using an analog input module. The solenoid valve only performs open and closed states, controlled by a DO module, with an intermediate relay protecting the DO.
[0017] The module uses a level gauge to detect the liquid level inside the chamber. When the liquid level is lower than the set value, it controls the solenoid valve to open. By connecting the water injection pipe to an external water source pipe, it is easy to introduce external water into the chamber through the water injection pipe and the fixed pipe. When the liquid level in the chamber is lower than the set value, water is automatically injected. When the liquid level is higher than the set value, it controls the solenoid valve to close. The chamber heats the water source, which generates water vapor. The water vapor is discharged by opening the delivery pipe through the ball valve. The water vapor can be used to atomize the fragrance and infuse it into the cigarettes, which can facilitate the rehydration and flavoring of the cigarettes. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the front sectional view of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the box body of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 is a side view sectional view of the fixed box of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Support base; 3. Drain pipe; 4. Solenoid valve; 5. Fixed pipe; 6. Water injection pipe; 7. Delivery pipe; 8. Ball valve; 9. Flange; 10. Fixed box; 11. Fixed base; 12. Heating rod; 13. Support column; 14. Level gauge; 15. Detection rod; 16. Analog input module; 17. Support plate; 18. DO module; 19. Relay; 20. Fixed plate. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0024] This utility model provides a rehumidification water tank as shown in Figures 1-4, including a tank body 1 and a heating assembly disposed inside the tank body 1. The tank body 1 is equipped with a water injection assembly and a control assembly. The water injection assembly includes a fixed pipe 5 fixedly installed on one side of the tank body 1, one end of which is fixedly connected to a water injection pipe 6 via a solenoid valve 4. A level gauge 14 is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the tank body 1, and a detection rod 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the level gauge 14. The control assembly includes a fixed box 10 fixedly connected to the top of the tank body 1. A DO module 18 and a relay 19 are fixedly installed inside the fixed box 10, with the relay 19 located in front of the DO module 18. An analog input module 16 is fixedly connected inside the fixed box 10, located in front of the DO module 18. A delivery pipe 7 is fixedly installed on the top of the tank body 1, and the delivery pipe 7 is located within the fixed box.
[0025] On one side, a ball valve 8 is fixedly connected to the conveying pipe 7;
[0026] The heating assembly includes a heating rod 12 fixedly installed inside the housing 1, and a support column 13 is fixedly connected between the heating rod 12 and the housing 1.
[0027] Multiple support bases 2 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the box body 1, and a flange 9 is fixedly connected to one end of the conveying pipe 7;
[0028] A drain pipe 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the housing 1. The drain pipe 3 is located below the solenoid valve 4 and is connected to the housing 1.
[0029] Multiple fixing seats 11 are fixedly installed on the bottom of the fixing box 10, and the fixing box 10 and the box body 1 are fixedly connected by the multiple fixing seats 11;
[0030] A support plate 17 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the fixed box 10. The DO module 18 and the relay 19 are fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 17. A fixed plate 20 is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed box 10.
[0031] The working principle of the reabsorption tank based on the embodiment is as follows: The selected capacitive level gauge 14 has the characteristics of anti-fouling and corrosion resistance, and is suitable for various environments. The dimensions of the tank body 1 are 900mm x 740mm x 600mm (length x width x height), and the cover height is 60mm. To prevent the bottom of the detection rod 15 of the capacitive level gauge 14 from colliding with the bottom wall of the tank body 1, a 60mm height is reserved at the bottom of the tank. Therefore, the liquid level stroke is determined to be 600mm. The model of the level gauge 14 is FM151 (L=600 mm). The liquid level of the tank body 1 is a continuously changing physical quantity, which is acquired by an analog input module 16. The model of the analog input module 16 is 6ES7134-4GB01-0AB0. The solenoid valve 4 only performs two states: open and closed. It is controlled by a DO module 18, and an intermediate relay 19 is used to protect the DO module 18. The model of the solenoid valve 4 is XP2140. Module 18 is model 6ES7132-4BF00-0AA0, and relay 19 is model PLC-BSC-24DC / 21-21. The liquid level in tank 1 is detected by level gauge 14. When the liquid level is lower than the set value, the solenoid valve 4 is opened. By connecting the water injection pipe 6 to an external water source pipe, external water can be easily introduced into tank 1 through the water injection pipe 6 and the fixed pipe 5. Water is automatically added when the liquid level in tank 1 is lower than the set value, and the solenoid valve 4 is closed when the liquid level is higher than the set value. The water source is heated by heating rod 12, generating steam. The steam is discharged by opening the delivery pipe 7 through ball valve 8.
[0032] Water vapor atomizes the fragrance and infuses it into the cigarette, making it easy to rehydrate and flavor the cigarette. The ball valve 8 is model DN15. The analog input module 16, DO module 18 and relay 19 can be installed and protected through the fixed box 10.
[0033] The above specific embodiments are merely several preferred embodiments of this utility model. Based on the technical solution of this utility model and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments.
Claims
1. A rehumidification water tank, comprising a tank body (1) and a heating assembly disposed inside the tank body (1), characterized in that: The housing (1) is equipped with a water injection component and a control component; The water injection assembly includes a fixed pipe (5) fixedly installed on one side of the box (1), one end of the fixed pipe (5) is fixedly connected to a water injection pipe (6) through a solenoid valve (4), a level gauge (14) is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the box (1), and a detection rod (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the level gauge (14). The control component includes a fixed box (10) fixedly connected to the top of the housing (1). A DO module (18) and a relay (19) are fixedly installed inside the fixed box (10). The relay (19) is located in front of the DO module (18). An analog input module (16) is fixedly connected inside the fixed box (10). The analog input module (16) is located in front of the DO module (18). A delivery pipe (7) is fixedly installed on the top of the housing (1). The delivery pipe (7) is located on one side of the fixed box (10). A ball valve (8) is fixedly connected to the delivery pipe (7).
2. The rehumidification tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating assembly includes a heating rod (12) fixedly installed inside the housing (1), and a support column (13) is fixedly connected between the heating rod (12) and the housing (1).
3. A rehumidification water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the box (1) is fixedly installed with multiple support seats (2), and one end of the conveying pipe (7) is fixedly connected with a flange (9).
4. A rehumidification tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain pipe (3) is fixedly connected to one side of the box (1). The drain pipe (3) is located below the solenoid valve (4) and is connected to the box (1).
5. A rehumidification water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the fixed box (10) is fixedly installed with multiple fixed seats (11), and the fixed box (10) and the box body (1) are fixedly connected by multiple fixed seats (11).
6. A rehumidification water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support plate (17) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the fixed box (10). The DO module (18) and the relay (19) are fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (17). A fixed plate (20) is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed box (10).