Cigar leaf rehydrating and fermentation apparatus

Abstract

The utility model belongs to cigar tobacco fermentation field especially, a kind of cigar tobacco rehydration fermentation equipment, when the existing cigar tobacco is rehydrated and humidified inside equipment, dust on its surface is not easy to be absorbed by dust collector, so that cigar tobacco inside equipment still has dust or impurity, and then the quality of cigar tobacco is impacted, the following scheme is presented, it includes jar body, the side of jar body is provided with controller, display is arranged on controller, the top of jar body is provided with jar cover, temperature sensor and humidity sensor are arranged on jar cover, heating pipe is arranged on jar body, by periodically turning tobacco and fermentation environment monitoring, promote the uniform fermentation of tobacco, improve fermentation efficiency, the design of pretreatment mechanism effectively removes most dust on tobacco, provide more pure raw material for subsequent fermentation process, ensure the quality of tobacco.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigar tobacco fermentation technology, and in particular to a cigar tobacco rehumidification and fermentation device. Background Technology

[0002] The reason for fermenting cigar tobacco leaves is to obtain a better taste. Cigar tobacco leaf fermentation is mainly divided into two categories: natural fermentation and artificial fermentation. Natural fermentation is carried out by taking advantage of changes in natural climate, but the natural fermentation cycle is long and has high requirements for the natural environment of the fermentation site, especially temperature and humidity. Artificial fermentation is mainly carried out in a fermentation room.

[0003] A search revealed that patent CN116725224A discloses a cigar tobacco fermentation device.

[0004] However, the above technical solution has the following problems: when the cigar tobacco leaves are rehydrated inside the equipment, the dust on their surface is not easily absorbed by the vacuum cleaner, so that there is still dust or impurities in the cigar tobacco leaves inside the equipment, which in turn affects the quality of the cigar tobacco leaves. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies where, during the rehumidification process of cigar tobacco leaves inside the equipment, the dust on the surface of the tobacco leaves is not easily absorbed by the vacuum cleaner, resulting in dust or impurities remaining in the cigar tobacco leaves inside the equipment, which in turn affects the quality of the cigar tobacco leaves. Therefore, this invention proposes a cigar tobacco leaf rehumidification and fermentation device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A cigar tobacco rehumidification and fermentation device includes a tank body, a controller with a display on one side of the tank body, a lid on the top of the tank body, a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor on the lid, a heating tube on the tank body, a No. 1 motor fixedly mounted on the lid, the output shaft of the No. 1 motor rotating through the top of the lid and extending into the interior of the tank body, a flipping mechanism fixedly connected to the output shaft of the No. 1 motor, a feeding pipe on the lid, a humidification pipe on the top of the lid, and a spray head fixedly connected to the bottom end of the humidification pipe through the top of the lid.

[0008] The pretreatment unit is installed on the feeding pipe and is used to remove dust from the tobacco leaves.

[0009] In one possible design, the pretreatment mechanism includes a pretreatment channel, a vacuum cleaner, a first side plate, a second side plate, a second motor, a perforated plate, a reciprocating lead screw, a first connecting frame, a U-shaped frame, four sliding rods, four second connecting frames, and four base plates. The pretreatment channel is inclinedly arranged and connected to the feeding pipe. A hole is formed at the bottom of the pretreatment channel. The two sides of the perforated plate are slidably connected to the inner walls of the same pretreatment channel. The adjacent sides of the first and second side plates are fixedly connected to the two sides of the same pretreatment channel. The tops of the four sliding rods are fixedly connected to the bottom sides of the first and second side plates, respectively. The tops of the four base plates are fixedly connected to the bottoms of the four sliding rods. The bottom of the second motor is fixedly connected to the center of the top of the second side plate by bolts. The output shaft of the second motor rotates through the top of the second side plate and is fixedly connected to one end of the reciprocating lead screw. One end of the reciprocating lead screw is rotatably connected to the bottom center of the second side plate. Both ends of the top of the U-shaped frame are fixedly connected to the bottom of the same second side plate. The other end of the reciprocating lead screw is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped frame. One end of the first connecting bracket is threaded onto the reciprocating lead screw. The other end of the first connecting bracket is fixedly connected to the bottom of the perforated plate. One end of each of the four second connecting brackets is slidably fitted onto four sliding rods. The other ends of each of the four second connecting brackets are fixedly connected to the four bottom corners of the same perforated plate. The vacuum cleaner is fixedly installed at the top of the pretreatment channel for absorbing smoke and dust. The suction end of the vacuum cleaner penetrates through the top of the pretreatment channel and extends into the interior of the pretreatment channel.

[0010] In one possible design, a valve is provided on the feeding pipe, and two support rods are fixedly connected to the outside of the feeding pipe, with one end of each support rod fixedly connected to the bottom of the same pretreatment channel.

[0011] In one possible design, baffles are fixedly connected to the inner walls on both sides of the pretreatment channel to prevent the perforated plate from detaching from the pretreatment channel.

[0012] In one possible design, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the feeding pipe, and a collection box for collecting dust and impurities is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate.

[0013] In one possible design, slots are provided on both inner walls of the collection box, and each slot is fitted with a locking block. The side of the two locking blocks that are close to each other is fixedly connected to the same partition to prevent dust from falling.

[0014] In this application, during use, the user first monitors and adjusts the equipment's operating status via the display on the controller. The tank, as the main fermentation container, is sealed at the top with a lid to ensure the internal fermentation environment is not disturbed by external factors. Temperature and humidity sensors installed on the lid monitor the temperature and humidity conditions inside the tank in real time, ensuring the tobacco leaves are in the optimal rehydration and fermentation environment. Based on the feedback from the temperature sensor, the heating element heats the tank to meet the requirements of the fermentation process. A motor is fixedly installed on the top of the lid, and its output shaft penetrates the lid and extends into the tank, connecting to a turning mechanism for periodically turning the tobacco leaves to promote uniform fermentation. The operating cycle and intensity of the turning mechanism can be adjusted via the controller to adapt to the fermentation needs of different batches of tobacco leaves. The feeding pipe allows the user to add tobacco leaves or other necessary fermentation agents into the tank. Before adding the tobacco leaves, they undergo dust removal treatment by a pretreatment mechanism. The pretreatment mechanism includes an inclined pretreatment channel with a bottom section... The perforated section allows the dust-removed tobacco leaves to fall into the feeding pipe below. A perforated plate with small holes is slidably installed inside the pretreatment channel. The up-and-down movement of the perforated plate is controlled by a mechanical system to vibrate it. When the tobacco leaves slide onto the perforated plate, dust and impurities are shaken off. Simultaneously, the suction end of a vacuum cleaner extends into the pretreatment channel to suck up the dust blocked and stirred up by the perforated plate, thus achieving dust removal of the tobacco leaves. Baffles are added to the inner walls on both sides of the pretreatment channel to effectively prevent the perforated plate from derailing during movement, enhancing structural stability. In addition, two support rods are fixedly connected to the outside of the feeding pipe, with the other end of the support rods connected to the bottom of the pretreatment channel, providing additional stability to the pretreatment mechanism. A connecting plate and a collection box are also added to the outside of the feeding pipe. The collection box is connected to the slot on the connecting plate via a locking block and contains a partition to collect dust and impurities falling from the pretreatment channel. This design not only facilitates the cleaning of dust and impurities but also helps maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the equipment.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] In this invention, the tobacco leaves are regularly turned over and the fermentation environment is monitored, which promotes uniform fermentation of the tobacco leaves and improves fermentation efficiency. At the same time, the design of the pretreatment mechanism effectively removes most of the dust on the tobacco leaves, providing purer raw materials for the subsequent fermentation process. It also reduces internal pollution and wear and tear on the equipment, ensuring the quality of the tobacco leaves. The design of the collection box facilitates the cleaning of dust and impurities, helps to keep the equipment clean and hygienic, and extends the service life of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pretreatment structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the pre-processing structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Tank body; 2. Tank lid; 3. Humidifying pipe; 4. Temperature sensor; 5. Humidity sensor; 6. Feeding pipe; 7. Motor No. 1; 8. Valve; 9. Pretreatment channel; 10. Collection box; 11. Vacuum cleaner; 12. Partition; 13. Side plate No. 1; 14. Side plate No. 2; 15. Motor No. 2; 16. Baffle; 17. Orifice plate; 18. Reciprocating screw; 19. Connecting frame No. 1; 20. U-shaped frame; 21. Slide rod; 22. Connecting frame No. 2; 23. Base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] Reference Figures 1-4 A fermentation device includes a tank 1. A controller with a display is installed on one side of the tank 1 to facilitate user monitoring and adjustment of the device's operating status. A lid 2 is installed on the top of the tank 1 to ensure that the internal fermentation environment is not disturbed by external factors. A temperature sensor 4 and a humidity sensor 5 are installed on the lid 2 to monitor the temperature and humidity conditions inside the tank 1 in real time, ensuring that the tobacco leaves are in an optimal environment for rehydration and fermentation. A heating element is installed inside the tank 1, which can adjust the internal temperature based on the feedback from the temperature sensor 4. A motor 7 is fixedly installed on the top of the lid 2. The motor 7... The output shaft penetrates the tank cover 2 and extends into the tank body 1. A turning structure is fixedly connected to the output shaft for periodically turning the tobacco leaves to promote uniform fermentation. The tank cover 2 is also equipped with a feeding pipe 6 for adding tobacco leaves or other necessary fermentation agents into the tank. The feeding pipe 6 is equipped with a valve 8 to control the flow of materials. In addition, a humidifying pipe 3 is also provided at the top of the tank cover 2, and its bottom end passes through the tank cover 2 and is connected to a spray head for regulating the humidity inside the tank. To enhance the practicality of the equipment, a pretreatment mechanism is configured on the feeding pipe 6 for dust removal treatment of the tobacco leaves before they enter the main fermentation tank.

[0025] The pretreatment mechanism includes a pretreatment channel 9, which is inclined and connected to the feeding pipe 6 to facilitate the sliding of tobacco leaves. The bottom of the pretreatment channel 9 has holes to allow the dust-removed tobacco leaves to fall into the feeding pipe 6 below. A perforated plate 17 is slidably installed inside the pretreatment channel 9. The perforated plate 17 has small holes, and its vertical movement is controlled by a mechanical system including a first side plate 13, a second side plate 14, a second motor 15, a reciprocating lead screw 18, a first connecting frame 19, a U-shaped frame 20, and four sliding rods 21. Four No. 2 connecting frames 22 and four base plates 23, No. 1 side plate 13 and No. 2 side plate 14 are fixed on both sides of the pretreatment channel 9. The slide rod 21 and the base plate 23 form a sliding structure. The No. 2 motor 15 drives the reciprocating screw 18 to rotate, and drives the perforated plate 17 to move up and down along the slide rod 21 through the No. 1 connecting frame 19. At the same time, the No. 2 connecting frame 22 ensures the stable movement of the perforated plate 17. The vacuum cleaner 11 is installed on the top of the pretreatment channel 9, and its suction end extends into the channel to suck up the smoke and dust blocked and raised by the perforated plate 17.

[0026] This application can be used in the field of cigar tobacco fermentation, or in other fields applicable to this application.

[0027] Example 2

[0028] refer to Figures 1-4 Based on Example 1, an improved cigar tobacco rehumidification and fermentation device includes:

[0029] To enhance structural stability, baffles 16 are provided on the inner walls of both sides of the pretreatment channel 9 to prevent the perforated plate 17 from derailing during movement.

[0030] In addition, two support rods are fixedly connected to the outside of the feeding pipe 6. The other end of the support rods is connected to the bottom of the pretreatment channel 9 to provide additional stability. A connecting plate and a collection box 10 are also provided on the outside of the feeding pipe 6. The collection box 10 is connected to the slot on the connecting plate by a locking block. It is equipped with a partition 12 inside to collect dust and impurities falling from the pretreatment channel 9.

[0031] However, as is well known to those skilled in the art, the working principles and wiring methods of the display, temperature sensor 4, humidity sensor 5, vacuum cleaner 11, motor 7, and motor 15 are commonplace and are all conventional methods or common knowledge, so they will not be described in detail here. Those skilled in the art can make any selections according to their needs or convenience. The display, temperature sensor 4, humidity sensor 5, vacuum cleaner 11, motor 7, and motor 15 are all connected to the controller through wiring and are powered by an external power source.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cigar tobacco leaf rehydration and fermentation device, characterized in that, The device includes a tank (1), a controller is provided on one side of the tank (1), a display is provided on the controller, a lid (2) is provided on the top of the tank (1), a temperature sensor (4) and a humidity sensor (5) are provided on the lid (2), a heating tube is provided on the tank (1), a motor (7) is fixedly provided on the lid (2), the output shaft of the motor (7) rotates through the top of the lid (2) and extends into the interior of the tank (1), the output shaft of the motor (7) is fixedly connected to a flipping structure, a feeding tube (6) is provided on the lid (2), a humidifying tube (3) for humidification is provided on the top of the lid (2), and the bottom end of the humidifying tube (3) penetrates the top of the lid (2) and is fixedly connected to a spray head; The pretreatment unit is installed on the feeding pipe (6) for dust removal of tobacco leaves.

2. The cigar tobacco leaf re-humidification and fermentation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pretreatment mechanism includes a pretreatment channel (9), a vacuum cleaner (11), a first side plate (13), a second side plate (14), a second motor (15), a perforated plate (17), a reciprocating lead screw (18), a first connecting frame (19), a U-shaped frame (20), four slide rods (21), four second connecting frames (22), and four base plates (23). The pretreatment channel (9) is inclinedly arranged on the feeding pipe (6) and connected to the feeding pipe (6). The bottom of the pretreatment channel (9) has holes. The two sides of the perforated plate (17) The sides of the first side plate (13) and the second side plate (14) are slidably connected to the inner walls of the same pretreatment channel (9). The sides of the first side plate (13) and the second side plate (14) that are close to each other are fixedly connected to the two sides of the same pretreatment channel (9). The tops of the four sliding rods (21) are fixedly connected to the bottom sides of the first side plate (13) and the second side plate (14). The tops of the four bottom plates (23) are fixedly connected to the bottoms of the four sliding rods (21). The bottom of the second motor (15) is bolted to the center of the top of the second side plate (14). The output shaft of the second motor (15) is fixedly connected, passing through the top of the second side plate (14) and fixedly connected to one end of the reciprocating screw (18). One end of the reciprocating screw (18) is rotatably connected to the bottom center of the second side plate (14). Both ends of the top of the U-shaped frame (20) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the same second side plate (14). The other end of the reciprocating screw (18) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped frame (20). One end of the first connecting bracket (19) is threaded onto the reciprocating screw (18). The other end of the first connecting frame (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the perforated plate (17). One end of each of the four second connecting frames (22) is slidably sleeved on the four slide rods (21). The other ends of the four second connecting frames (22) are fixedly connected to the four bottom corners of the same perforated plate (17). The vacuum cleaner (11) is fixedly installed at the top of the pretreatment channel (9) for absorbing smoke and dust. The suction end of the vacuum cleaner (11) penetrates the top of the pretreatment channel (9) and extends into the interior of the pretreatment channel (9).

3. The cigar tobacco leaf re-humidification and fermentation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A valve (8) is provided on the feeding pipe (6), and two support rods are fixedly connected to the outside of the feeding pipe (6). One end of each support rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the same pretreatment channel (9).

4. The cigar tobacco leaf re-humidification and fermentation equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner walls on both sides of the pretreatment channel (9) are fixedly connected with baffles (16) to prevent the perforated plate (17) from detaching from the pretreatment channel (9).

5. The cigar tobacco leaf re-humidification and fermentation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the feeding pipe (6), and a collection box (10) for collecting dust and impurities is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate.

6. The cigar tobacco leaf re-humidification and fermentation equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The collection box (10) has slots on both inner walls, and each slot has a locking block. The two locking blocks are fixedly connected to the same partition (12) to prevent dust from falling.

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