Partition-free flat layer temperature control cigar airing device
By using a seamless flat-layer design and an S-shaped conveyor chain, the seamless flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device solves the problems of unstable temperature and humidity and low space utilization in traditional devices, and achieves a highly efficient and uniform tobacco drying process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Traditional cigar drying equipment relies on manual operation for temperature and humidity control, which leads to an unstable drying process, affects the quality of tobacco leaves, and the partition design reduces space utilization and ventilation, thus prolonging the drying cycle.
The drying device adopts a flat, uninterrupted design, combined with multi-layer drying racks and an S-shaped conveyor chain, and is equipped with wind speed control equipment to achieve automated temperature and humidity control and circulating drying of tobacco leaves.
It improves drying efficiency and quality, ensures temperature uniformity, simplifies temperature and humidity control, optimizes space utilization, and shortens the drying cycle.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco leaf drying technology, and in particular to a non-partitioned, flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device. Background Technology
[0002] In the meticulous process of cigar production, the drying of cigar tobacco leaves plays a crucial role, as environmental factors such as temperature and humidity directly and decisively affect the final quality of the tobacco. Therefore, ensuring the use of high-quality tobacco leaves is undoubtedly a prerequisite for creating top-quality cigars.
[0003] However, traditional drying equipment mainly relies on manual operation for temperature and humidity control. This method is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also makes it difficult to ensure the continuous stability and uniform distribution of temperature and humidity conditions during the drying process, thus having a significant negative impact on the quality of tobacco leaves.
[0004] More importantly, traditional drying equipment is significantly inadequate in achieving rapid and uniform drying of tobacco leaves, directly leading to a prolonged drying cycle. Furthermore, the partitioned or layered designs commonly used in these devices not only increase the complexity of the equipment but also drastically reduce the effective utilization of space. Even more seriously, this design can severely hinder ventilation of the tobacco leaves during the drying process, further affecting the uniform distribution of temperature and humidity, thus posing a potentially significant threat to the drying quality.
[0005] Therefore, this application develops a non-partitioned, flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device to solve the problems existing in the prior art. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a non-partitioned, flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device to solve the problems of drying efficiency and quality of tobacco leaves in the prior art.
[0007] The technical solution of this utility model is: a non-partitioned, flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device, comprising:
[0008] A drying rack, the drying rack comprising at least two layers of longitudinally arranged frames;
[0009] A lifting device is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the drying rack. The lifting device includes multiple guide rods and a conveyor chain. The multiple guide rods extend laterally along the edge of each layer of the drying rack. The conveyor chain is connected end to end to form a closed conveyor loop and is distributed along the multiple guide rods to form an S-shaped path to achieve up and down movement.
[0010] A clamping device includes clamping components and a suspension rod. Multiple clamping components are evenly distributed along the conveyor chain path. The two ends of the suspension rod are detachably connected to two symmetrically arranged clamping components. Tobacco leaves are suspended on the suspension rod, so that the tobacco leaves can be lifted and lowered on the drying rack by moving up and down through the conveyor chain.
[0011] Preferably, the guide rod includes a first support rod and a plurality of second support rods. The first support rod is disposed on the bottom layer of the drying rack and extends out of the drying rack along its own length direction. The plurality of second support rods are respectively disposed on the other layers of the drying rack except the bottom layer, and are all inside the drying rack.
[0012] Preferably, a buffer roller is provided at the turning point of the conveyor chain between two adjacent layers of the drying rack, and the buffer roller is disposed on the guide rod.
[0013] Preferably, a plurality of baffles are fixed on the guide rod, and the plurality of baffles are respectively located below the corresponding transversely distributed conveyor chains and are arranged along the length direction of the guide rod.
[0014] Preferably, a mounting plate is provided on one side of the conveyor chain, and a mounting block is connected to the clamping member bearing. The mounting block is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate. When the clamping member moves to different positions with the conveyor chain, the clamping member is always in the vertical direction.
[0015] Preferably, the clamping member includes a clamping part and a rotating part, the rotating part being hinged to the clamping part, and a receiving space for accommodating the suspension rod is formed between the rotating part and the top of the clamping part.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are:
[0017] (1) The device adopts a multi-layer drying rack design, which increases the drying space and improves the drying efficiency. The conveyor chain forms an S-shaped path, which enables the clamping device to move cyclically between the layers of the drying rack, realizing the continuous drying of tobacco leaves.
[0018] (2) By setting up a device that generates wind at different speeds on one side of each drying rack, the temperature of each layer can be precisely controlled, simplifying the method of temperature and humidity control. Precise temperature control helps to improve the drying quality and ensure the quality of cigar tobacco leaves.
[0019] (3) The flat layer design without partitions optimizes space utilization and improves drying efficiency. The clamping parts are connected to the mounting block through bearings, which can maintain a vertical state and is not affected by changes in the direction of the conveyor chain. This keeps the contact area between the tobacco leaves and the wind constant and ensures the uniformity of the surface temperature of the tobacco leaves. Attached Figure Description
[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the non-partitioned flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device described in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of A in the middle;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a side view of the non-partitioned flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device described in this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the installation position of the clamping device described in this utility model.
[0025] The components include: 1. Drying rack; 2. Lifting device; 21. Guide rod; 211. First support rod; 212. Second support rod; 22. Conveyor chain; 3. Clamping device; 31. Clamping component; 311. Clamping part; 312. Rotating part; 32. Suspension rod; 4. Buffer roller; 5. Baffle; 6. Mounting plate; 7. Mounting block. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments:
[0027] like Figures 1-3As shown, a non-partitioned, flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device includes a drying rack 1, a lifting device 2, and a clamping device 3. The drying rack 1 consists of multiple layers of longitudinally arranged frames, forming a multi-layer structure for supporting the tobacco leaves to be dried. The lifting device 2 includes multiple guide rods 21 and a pair of conveyor chains 22. The multiple guide rods 21 are distributed on each layer of the drying rack 1 and arranged laterally to provide stable guidance for the conveyor chains 22. The conveyor chains 22 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the drying rack 1, and each conveyor chain 22 is connected end to end to form a closed conveying loop. The conveyor chains 22 are distributed along the multiple guide rods 21 to form an S-shaped path, allowing the clamping device 3 to move along the S-shaped path between the layers of the drying rack 1. The clamping device 3 includes clamping members 31 and suspension rods 32. The clamping members 31 are evenly distributed along the path of the conveyor chains 22 and are used to fix the suspension rods 32. Tobacco leaves are suspended on the suspension rods 32, and the two ends of the suspension rods 32 are detachably mounted on the two symmetrically arranged clamping members 31. Specifically, the clamping member 31 includes a clamping part 311 and a rotating part 312. The top of the rotating part 312 and the clamping part 311 form a receiving space for accommodating the suspension rod 32. One end of the rotating part 312 is hinged to the top of the clamping part 311. When the suspension rod 32 needs to be installed, the rotating part 312 is rotated around the top of the clamping part 311 to open. After the suspension rod 32 is placed in the receiving space, the rotating part 312 rotates in the opposite direction to lock the suspension rod 32. A spring is connected to the rotating part 312 and the clamping part 311. The spring force is in the opposite direction of the rotation of the rotating part 312, pressing the rotating part 312 onto the clamping part 311 to prevent the suspension rod 32 from falling off when it moves with the conveyor chain 22.
[0028] When the conveyor chain 22 moves, it will drive the clamping device 3 to move along the movement path of the conveyor chain 22, and pass through each layer of the drying rack 1 in an S-shape before returning to the initial position, thereby realizing the cyclic drying of tobacco leaves between the multiple layers of the drying rack 1. In order to control the temperature during the drying process, a device (such as a fan or blower) that generates wind at different speeds is set on one side of each layer of the drying rack 1. By adjusting the wind speed, the temperature of each layer is controlled, which not only simplifies the method of temperature and humidity control, but also improves the accuracy and stability of control. In addition, a flat layer design without partitions is adopted, which optimizes space utilization and improves drying efficiency.
[0029] In this embodiment, as Figures 1-2As shown, the guide rod 21 includes a first support rod 211 and multiple second support rods 212. The first support rod is set at the bottom layer of the drying rack 1 and extends outward along its length. The first support rod 211 not only provides necessary support for the drying rack 1, but its outward extension design is also to cooperate with the use of the conveyor chain 22, so that the conveyor chain 22 also extends to the outside of the drying rack 1, ensuring that the suspension rod 32 can be located in the external space of the drying rack 1, thereby providing sufficient installation space for the tobacco leaves, facilitating the drying and conveying of the tobacco leaves. The multiple second support rods 212 are respectively set on other layers except the bottom layer of the drying rack 1, and are inside the drying rack 1, ensuring the stability and safety of the overall structure of the drying rack 1.
[0030] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, multiple baffles 5 are fixed on the guide rod 21. The multiple baffles 5 are respectively located below the corresponding transversely distributed conveyor chains 22 and are set along the length direction of the guide rod 21. The baffles 5 not only provide guidance for the conveyor chain, but also effectively solve the problem of the conveyor chain 22 sagging during long-term use and prevent it from affecting the conveying of tobacco leaves.
[0031] To ensure a smooth transition between adjacent layers of the conveyor chain 22 on the drying rack 1, a buffer roller 4 is provided at the turning point of the conveyor chain 22 between adjacent layers of the drying rack 1. The buffer roller 4 is mounted on the guide rod 21, which reduces the extension of drying time caused by friction, vibration and impact, thereby improving drying efficiency. At the same time, the smooth transition allows the conveyor chain 22 to operate continuously and efficiently, meeting the needs of large-scale drying operations, and also provides support for the conveyor chain 22.
[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, in order to keep the clamping member 31 in a vertical position, a mounting plate 6 is provided on one side of the conveyor chain 22, and a mounting block 7 is provided on the mounting plate 6. The clamping member 31 is connected to the mounting block 7 by a bearing. When the conveyor chain 22 moves, the mounting block 7 moves together with the conveyor chain 22 and drives the clamping member 31 to move. Through the bearing connection, the clamping member 31 and the mounting block 7 can rotate relative to each other. When the mounting block 7 moves with the conveyor chain 22 and changes direction, the clamping member 31 will not change direction accordingly, but will remain in the original vertical position, ensuring that the suspension direction of the tobacco leaves will not change with the movement of the conveyor chain 22, which would cause uneven surface temperature of the tobacco leaves.
[0033] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model.
Claims
1. A non-partitioned, flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device, characterized in that, include: A drying rack (1), the drying rack (1) comprising at least two longitudinally arranged frames; Lifting device (2) is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the drying rack (1). The lifting device (2) includes multiple guide rods (21) and a conveyor chain (22). The multiple guide rods (21) extend laterally along the edge of each layer of the drying rack (1). The conveyor chain (22) is connected end to end to form a closed conveyor loop and is distributed along the multiple guide rods (21) to form an S-shaped path to achieve up and down movement. The clamping device (3) includes clamping parts (31) and suspension rods (32). Multiple clamping parts (31) are evenly distributed along the path of the conveyor chain (22). The two ends of the suspension rod (32) are detachably connected to two symmetrically arranged clamping parts (31). Tobacco leaves are suspended on the suspension rod (32), so that the tobacco leaves can be lifted and lowered on the drying rack (1) by moving up and down through the conveyor chain (22).
2. The non-partitioned, flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rod (21) includes a first support rod (211) and a plurality of second support rods (212). The first support rod (211) is disposed on the bottom layer of the drying rack (1) and extends out of the drying rack (1) along its own length direction. The plurality of second support rods (212) are respectively disposed on the other layers of the drying rack (1) except the bottom layer, and are all inside the drying rack (1).
3. The non-partitioned, flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drying rack (1) has a buffer roller (4) at the turning point of the conveyor chain (22) between two adjacent layers, and the buffer roller (4) is mounted on the guide rod (21).
4. The non-partitioned, flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple baffles (5) are fixed on the guide rod (21). The multiple baffles (5) are respectively located below the corresponding transversely distributed conveyor chains (22) and are arranged along the length direction of the guide rod (21).
5. The non-partitioned, flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor chain (22) has a mounting plate (6) on one side. The clamping member (31) is connected to a mounting block (7) by a bearing. The mounting block (7) is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate (6). When the clamping member (31) moves to different positions with the conveyor chain (22), the clamping member (31) is always in the vertical direction.
6. The non-partitioned, flat-layer temperature-controlled cigar drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping member (31) includes a clamping part (311) and a rotating part (312), the rotating part (312) being hinged to the clamping part (311), and a receiving space for accommodating the suspension rod (32) is formed between the rotating part (312) and the top of the clamping part (311).