Handheld standardized topping device for cigarettes

By designing a handheld standardized tobacco topping tool, a drive component is used to slide the blade to form a smooth cut, which solves the problem of irregular tobacco plant cross-section caused by manual topping, and improves the growth quality and management efficiency of tobacco plants.

CN224234300UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15ESHAN COUNTY BRANCH OF YUXI TOBACCO CO
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ESHAN COUNTY BRANCH OF YUXI TOBACCO CO
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-05-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing technologies, manual topping of tobacco plants can easily result in irregular cross-sections, affecting growth and development. Furthermore, water can easily accumulate on the cross-sections, leading to the growth of pathogens, reduced tobacco yield, and uneven plant size, which is detrimental to management.

Method used

Design a handheld standardized tobacco topping tool, including a mounting plate, a blade, and a drive assembly. The drive assembly drives the blade to slide in the groove to form a smooth cut, ensuring that the cut angle of each tobacco plant is the same and avoiding contact between the hand and the cut surface.

Benefits of technology

This method achieves smooth cuts on tobacco plants, reduces the probability of pathogen growth, ensures normal growth, improves work efficiency, simplifies operations, and promotes uniformity in tobacco plant management.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of agricultural machinery, and discloses a handheld standardized cigarette topping device which comprises a mounting plate, a blade and a driving assembly. A tobacco stem containing groove and a blade containing groove are formed in the mounting plate, the blade containing groove extends in the first direction, the tobacco stem containing groove extends in the second direction and penetrates through the blade containing groove, and a tobacco stem with a topping function can be attached to the inner wall of the tobacco stem containing groove. The blade is slidably connected into the blade containing groove. The driving assembly can drive the blade to slide in the blade containing groove. When the tobacco stem cutting device is used, tobacco stems are placed in the tobacco stem containing groove and attached to the inner wall of the tobacco stem containing groove, then the driving assembly drives the blade to slide into the tobacco stem containing groove, and therefore the tobacco stems located in the tobacco stem containing groove are cut. The tobacco stem is cut through the blade, so that a smooth notch can be formed in the tobacco stem. In the cutting process, the tobacco stem containing groove can limit the position and the angle of the tobacco stem to be topped, and the angles of smooth notches of all tobacco plants are the same.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural machinery technology, and in particular to a handheld standardized smoke topping device. Background Technology

[0002] In the tobacco planting industry, in order to regulate the growth and development of tobacco plants, remove the apical dominance of tobacco plants, and enable the nutrients in the tobacco stalks to be more rationally distributed and concentrated on the upper leaves, thereby improving the quality and yield of tobacco leaves, it is usually necessary to remove the inflorescence at the top of the tobacco stalk, that is, topping the tobacco stalk.

[0003] Currently, the most common method for topping tobacco plants is manual topping. When topping manually, the most common methods are to break off the top of the tobacco stem by hand, or to use scissors, knives, or other common tools to cut the top of the tobacco stem.

[0004] However, directly breaking off the top of the tobacco plant by hand or using ordinary knives such as scissors or knives to cut the top of the tobacco plant will result in an irregular cross-section, which will affect the growth and development of the tobacco plant. The cut surface is also prone to water accumulation, leading to the growth of bacteria and reducing the yield of tobacco leaves. Furthermore, different topping angles and positions on different tobacco plants result in uneven growth, which is detrimental to tobacco plant management. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a tobacco plant topping tool that can make a smooth cut with the same angle for each tobacco plant and avoid contact between the hand and the cut surface.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A handheld standardized cigarette top-sweeping device is provided, comprising:

[0008] The mounting plate is provided with a cigarette rod placement slot and a blade placement slot. The blade placement slot extends along a first direction, and the cigarette rod placement slot extends along a second direction and passes through the blade placement slot. The cigarette rod to be topped can fit against the inner wall of the cigarette rod placement slot.

[0009] A blade, which is slidably connected within a blade placement slot;

[0010] A drive assembly is connected to the end of the blade away from the tobacco rod placement slot, and the drive assembly is capable of driving the blade to slide within the blade placement slot.

[0011] Optionally, the end of the cigarette holder slot away from the drive assembly is bent inward.

[0012] Optionally, the cigarette holder slot is inclined relative to the blade holder slot.

[0013] Optionally, the drive assembly includes a drive rod, which is L-shaped and includes a first drive portion and a second drive portion that are perpendicular to each other. The first end of the first drive portion is rotatably connected to the mounting plate, and the second end of the first drive portion is connected to the blade. Rotation of the first drive portion can drive the blade to move along the first direction. The second drive portion is connected to the first end of the first drive portion and extends along the first direction.

[0014] Optionally, the second end of the first drive unit is provided with a strip-shaped hole extending axially along the first drive unit, and the end of the blade away from the cigarette rod placement groove is rotatably connected to the strip-shaped hole.

[0015] Optionally, the drive assembly further includes an elastic element, one end of which abuts against the second drive unit and the other end of which abuts against the mounting plate.

[0016] Optionally, the mounting plate is provided with a limiting groove, and the first driving part is disposed in the limiting groove.

[0017] Optionally, a handle is provided at the end of the mounting plate away from the cigarette holder slot.

[0018] Optionally, the handheld standardized cigarette top-attachment device further includes a counterweight, which is installed at the end of the handheld part away from the cigarette rod placement slot.

[0019] Optionally, the mounting plate is made of plastic or aluminum alloy.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] This utility model provides a handheld standardized tobacco topping tool, including a mounting plate, a blade, and a drive assembly. The mounting plate has a tobacco stem placement slot and a blade placement slot. The blade placement slot extends along a first direction, and the tobacco stem placement slot extends along a second direction and passes through the blade placement slot, allowing the tobacco stem to be toppled to conform to the inner wall of the tobacco stem placement slot. The blade is slidably connected within the blade placement slot. The drive assembly is connected to the end of the blade away from the tobacco stem placement slot, and the drive assembly drives the blade to slide within the blade placement slot. In use, the handheld standardized tobacco topping tool first uses the drive assembly to slide the blade to the side away from the tobacco stem placement slot. Then, the tobacco stem to be toppled is placed in the tobacco stem placement slot, so that it conforms to the inner wall of the slot. The drive assembly then drives the blade to slide into the tobacco stem placement slot, thereby cutting the tobacco stem to be toppled within the slot. Cutting the tobacco stem with the blade creates a smooth cut, reducing the probability of bacterial growth at the cut and ensuring normal tobacco stem growth. Moreover, it is easy to operate and effectively improves work efficiency. Furthermore, during cutting, the tobacco stalk placement groove can restrict the position and angle of the tobacco stalk to be topped, so that the angle of the smooth cut of each tobacco stalk is the same, which is beneficial to the management of tobacco stalks. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the handheld standardized cigarette top hitter (closed state) provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the handheld standardized cigarette top hitter (closed state) provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the handheld standardized cigarette top hitter (open state) provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a top view of the handheld standardized cigarette top hitter (closed state) provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Mounting plate; 11. Cigarette rod placement slot; 12. Blade placement slot; 13. Limiting slot; 14. Handheld part;

[0028] 2. Blade;

[0029] 3. Drive assembly; 31. Drive rod; 311. First drive part; 3111. Strip hole; 312. Second drive part; 32. Elastic element;

[0030] 4. Counterweights; 5. Protective covers. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] like Figures 1-3As shown, this embodiment provides a handheld standardized cigarette top cutter, including a mounting plate 1, a blade 2, and a drive assembly 3. The mounting plate 1 has a cigarette rod placement groove 11 and a blade placement groove 12. The blade placement groove 12 extends along a first direction, and the cigarette rod placement groove 11 extends along a second direction and passes through the blade placement groove 12, allowing the cigarette rod to be topped to fit against the inner wall of the cigarette rod placement groove 11. The blade 2 is slidably connected within the blade placement groove 12. The drive assembly 3 is connected to the end of the blade 2 away from the cigarette rod placement groove 11, and the drive assembly 3 can drive the blade 2 to slide within the blade placement groove 12. In use, the handheld standardized cigarette top cutter first uses the drive assembly 3 to slide the blade 2 to the side away from the cigarette rod placement groove 11, then places the cigarette rod to be topped into the cigarette rod placement groove 11, making the cigarette rod to be topped fit against the inner wall of the cigarette rod placement groove 11, and then uses the drive assembly 3 to drive the blade 2 to slide into the cigarette rod placement groove 11, thereby cutting the topped cigarette rod located within the cigarette rod placement groove. The blade 2 cuts the tobacco stalks to be topped, creating a smooth cut that reduces the probability of bacteria growth and ensures normal growth. The operation is simple and effectively improves work efficiency. Furthermore, the stalk placement groove 11 restricts the position and angle of the stalks during cutting, ensuring that the angle of the smooth cut is the same for each stalk, which is beneficial for stalk management.

[0036] Specifically, the mounting plate 1 is a long, strip-shaped structure. The first direction is the X-direction, which is the length direction of the mounting plate 1, and the second direction is the Y-direction, which is inclined relative to the first direction. The tobacco rod placement slot 11 is a groove extending along the second direction, allowing the tobacco rod to be topped to be placed within it. The handheld standardized tobacco topping tool also includes a protective cover 5, which is located on the side of the mounting plate 1 where the blade placement slot 12 is located, covering the blade placement slot 12 that is not penetrated by the tobacco rod placement slot 11. When the handheld standardized tobacco topping tool is not in use, the blade 2 is positioned away from the tobacco rod placement slot 11 and between the mounting plate 1 and the protective cover 5, preventing accidental injury to the operator from the blade 2.

[0037] Specifically, the blade 2 is elongated and extends along a first direction. Both sides of the blade 2 are fitted against the sidewalls of the blade placement groove 12. The sidewalls of the blade placement groove 12 restrict the position of the blade 2, ensuring that the blade 2 moves along the first direction and has good stability. Simultaneously, it facilitates the installation and removal of the blade 2. When the blade 2 wears out after a period of use, it can be replaced simply to continue use, facilitating blade replacement, extending the overall service life of the top-cutting device, reducing operating costs, and improving the product's economy and practicality. The blade 2 is made of high-quality stainless steel, which has excellent sharpness and wear resistance, ensuring that the blade 2 remains sharp even after multiple cutting operations. Furthermore, stainless steel is not prone to rust, extending the service life of the blade 2. The thickness and cutting edge angle of the blade 2 are set according to specific conditions to ensure that the blade 2 can smoothly cut into the tobacco rod to be topped, while also ensuring a smooth cut, resulting in a flat and smooth surface.

[0038] Optionally, the mounting plate 1 is made of plastic or aluminum alloy. Plastic or aluminum alloy is lightweight, high-strength, and corrosion-resistant, which ensures that the mounting plate 1 is not easily damaged during long-term use and reduces the overall weight of the handheld standardized cigarette top applicator, making it convenient for operators to handle. Specifically, the mounting plate 1 is made of high-strength engineering plastic or lightweight aluminum alloy.

[0039] Optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, the end of the tobacco rod placement groove 11 away from the drive assembly 3 is bent inward, which can limit the position of the tobacco rod with top-mounting and prevent the tobacco rod to be topped from sliding out of the tobacco rod placement groove 11 during the cutting process of the tobacco rod with top-mounting by the blade 2.

[0040] Optionally, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the tobacco stem placement groove 11 is inclined relative to the blade placement groove 12, creating a smooth, oblique cut in the tobacco plant. This smooth, oblique cut facilitates rapid drainage of moisture, reducing water accumulation and thus lowering the risk of bacterial growth. Simultaneously, the smooth, oblique cut also promotes rapid healing of the tobacco plant wound, reducing the probability of external pathogen invasion and promoting healthy tobacco plant growth. Furthermore, the oblique cutting makes cutting easier, preventing blade 2 wear and extending its lifespan. Specifically, the angle between the tobacco stem placement groove 11 and the blade placement groove 12 is 45°, creating a smooth, oblique cut at a 45° angle, resulting in better cutting performance and further promoting rapid wound healing.

[0041] Optionally, the drive assembly 3 includes a drive rod 31, which is L-shaped. The drive rod 31 includes a first drive part 311 and a second drive part 312 that are perpendicular to each other. The first end of the first drive part 311 is rotatably connected to the mounting plate 1, and the second end of the first drive part 311 is connected to the blade 2. Rotation of the first drive part 311 can drive the blade 2 to move along a first direction. The second drive part 312 is connected to the first end of the first drive part 311 and extends along the first direction. By rotating the second drive part 312, the first drive part 311 is driven to rotate, which is convenient for operation and makes it easier for the operator to use through the lever principle.

[0042] Specifically, the drive rod 31 is made of metal material. In this embodiment, the drive rod 31 is made of alloy steel, which ensures that the drive rod 31 has good strength and rigidity. The drive rod 31 is heat-treated to give it high hardness and wear resistance. The first end of the first drive part 311 is rotatably connected to one side of the mounting plate 1 along its width direction via a rotating shaft. The second drive part 312 can abut against one side of the mounting plate 1 along its width direction. The lengths of the first drive part 311 and the second drive part 312 are set according to specific circumstances to achieve a better labor-saving effect. Before cutting, the second drive part 312 is away from the mounting plate 1, and the first drive part 311 is away from the tobacco rod placement groove 11, so that the blade 2 is away from the tobacco rod placement groove 11; during cutting, the second drive part 312 is rotated towards the mounting plate 1, thereby driving the first drive part 311 to rotate towards the side of the tobacco rod placement groove 11, thereby driving the blade 2 to move towards the side of the tobacco rod placement groove 11, thereby cutting the tobacco rod to be topped in the tobacco rod placement groove 11.

[0043] Optionally, the second end of the first drive unit 311 is provided with a strip-shaped hole 3111 extending axially along the first drive unit 311, and the end of the blade 2 away from the tobacco rod placement groove 11 is rotatably connected to the strip-shaped hole 3111, so that the first drive unit 311 can drive the blade 2 to move along the first direction.

[0044] Specifically, a mounting hole is provided at the end of the blade 2 away from the tobacco rod placement groove 11. The first drive unit 311 is connected to the blade 2 in a chain-like manner through the mounting hole and the strip hole 3111. An opening is provided on one side of the mounting hole to facilitate the connection between the first drive unit 311 and the blade 2. The inner walls of both the strip hole 3111 and the mounting hole are finely machined and lubricated to reduce the frictional resistance between the inner walls of the strip hole 3111 and the mounting hole, making it easier for operators to operate and preventing jamming.

[0045] In other embodiments, the drive assembly 3 may also be a drive rod 31 and a sleeve, with the sleeve slidably connected to the first drive part 311 along the extending direction of the first drive part 311, and the blade 2 rotatably connected to the sleeve.

[0046] Furthermore, the drive assembly 3 also includes an elastic element 32. One end of the elastic element 32 abuts against the second drive part 312, and the other end abuts against the mounting plate 1. After cutting, the elastic element 32 pushes the second drive part 312 away from the mounting plate 1, thereby driving the first drive part 311 away from the tobacco rod placement slot 11, causing the blade 2 to move away from the tobacco rod placement slot 11, allowing the blade 2 to quickly return to its original position, facilitating operation by the operator. Specifically, the elastic element 32 is a spring. In other embodiments, the elastic element 32 can also be a cylindrical structure made of elastic material.

[0047] Optionally, a limiting groove 13 is provided on the mounting plate 1, and the first driving part 311 is disposed in the limiting groove 13. The first driving part 311 can abut against the groove wall of the limiting groove 13, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the first driving part 311 and avoiding the first driving part 311 from rotating too much and making it inconvenient to operate.

[0048] Optionally, a handle 14 is provided at the end of the mounting plate 1 away from the tobacco rod placement slot 11 for easy handholding by the operator. Specifically, the handle 14 is a rod-shaped structure extending along a first direction. The lower part of the handle 14 is corrugated to improve its fit with the fingers, making it more comfortable to hold and reducing hand muscle fatigue. The length and width of the handle 14 are set according to specific circumstances to accommodate different hand shapes. A rubber sleeve is fitted over the handle 14 or the surface of the handle 14 is treated with an anti-slip coating to improve stability and comfort when holding it and reduce hand fatigue. At the same time, the structure of the handle 14 facilitates one-handed operation.

[0049] Optionally, the handheld standardized cigarette top cutter also includes a counterweight 4, which is installed at the end of the handheld part 14 away from the placement slot 11. Since the end of the handheld part 14 facing the cigarette rod placement slot 11 is heavier, the counterweight 4 can keep the handheld standardized cigarette top cutter balanced during use, improve the safety of operation, and ensure the accuracy and stability of cutting.

[0050] 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. A handheld standardized cigarette top-tapping device, characterized in that, include: Mounting plate (1), the mounting plate (1) is provided with a cigarette rod placement groove (11) and a blade placement groove (12), the blade placement groove (12) extends along a first direction, the cigarette rod placement groove (11) extends along a second direction and passes through the blade placement groove (12), the cigarette rod to be topped can fit against the inner wall of the cigarette rod placement groove (11); Blade (2), the blade (2) is slidably connected in the blade placement groove (12); A drive assembly (3) is connected to one end of the blade (2) away from the tobacco rod placement groove (11), and the drive assembly (3) is capable of driving the blade (2) to slide within the blade placement groove (12).

2. The handheld standardized cigarette top-tapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the cigarette holder (11) away from the drive assembly (3) is bent inward.

3. The handheld standardized cigarette top-tapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cigarette rod placement slot (11) is inclined relative to the blade placement slot (12).

4. The handheld standardized cigarette top-tapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly (3) includes a drive rod (31), which is L-shaped. The drive rod (31) includes a first drive part (311) and a second drive part (312) that are perpendicular to each other. The first end of the first drive part (311) is rotatably connected to the mounting plate (1), and the second end of the first drive part (311) is connected to the blade (2). The rotation of the first drive part (311) can drive the blade (2) to move along the first direction. The second drive part (312) is connected to the first end of the first drive part (311) and extends along the first direction.

5. The handheld standardized cigarette top-tapping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second end of the first drive unit (311) is provided with a strip hole (3111) extending axially along the first drive unit (311), and the end of the blade (2) away from the cigarette rod placement groove (11) is rotatably connected to the strip hole (3111).

6. The handheld standardized cigarette top-tapping device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drive assembly (3) further includes an elastic element (32), one end of which abuts against the second drive part (312) and the other end of which abuts against the mounting plate (1).

7. The handheld standardized cigarette top-tapping device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting plate (1) is provided with a limiting groove (13), and the first driving part (311) is disposed in the limiting groove (13).

8. The handheld standardized cigarette top-tapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate (1) has a handle (14) at the end away from the cigarette rod placement slot (11).

9. The handheld standardized cigarette top-tapping device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The handheld standardized cigarette top hitter also includes a counterweight (4), which is installed at the end of the handheld part (14) away from the cigarette rod placement groove (11).

10. The handheld standardized cigarette top-tapping device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The mounting plate (1) is made of plastic or aluminum alloy.