A moisture regenerator outlet valve device and moisture regenerator

By installing a valve device with plexiglass, support components, and locking components at the outlet of the rehumidifier, combined with the design of a rotating fan and nozzle, the problem of tobacco leakage caused by loose hinges is solved, achieving a sealed environment in the rehumidifier, and improving the tobacco humidification effect and the quality of finished cigarettes.

CN224330327UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09CHINA TOBACCO JIANGSU INDAL

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA TOBACCO JIANGSU INDAL
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The outlet valve of the existing rehumidifier has become loose due to hinge deformation, causing tobacco leakage, which affects the sealed environment and consequently the humidification effect of the tobacco and the quality of the finished cigarettes.

Method used

The valve device, composed of plexiglass, support components, and locking components, combined with a rotating fan and nozzle, ensures a tight fit between the plexiglass and the housing through wind and water sealing, preventing tobacco leakage and keeping the chamber airtight.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents tobacco leakage, ensures the rehumidifier chamber is sealed in real time, improves the tobacco humidification effect, and guarantees the quality of finished cigarettes.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the equipment technical field of moisture regaining machine, disclose a moisture regaining machine export valve device and moisture regaining machine, it is placed in the export of moisture regaining machine casing, the casing includes the closed chamber, the moisture regaining machine still includes the rotating fan and the spray head of being placed in the casing, the gas in the chamber can flow to the export direction when the rotating fan rotates, the spray head is placed in the top of casing and can rotate 360 DEG, the moisture regaining machine export valve device includes, organic glass, support piece and locking piece, organic glass is placed in the chamber and is blocked export, the inner wall of the edge area casing of organic glass is attached, the locking piece is used for locking the top of organic glass with casing, the support piece is placed in the inside of casing and is used for lifting the bottom of organic glass.The moisture regaining machine export valve device can solve the hinge of the existing moisture regaining machine export valve and deform, the valve is loose, the cut tobacco is easy to leak, the chamber cannot be in the closed environment in real time when the moisture regaining machine works, influence the finished cigarette quality problem.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of rehumidifier equipment, and in particular to a rehumidifier outlet valve device and a rehumidifier. Background Technology

[0002] A rehumidifier is a humidification device used in tobacco processing. It achieves continuous material input and output within a closed environment by using an airlock at the inlet or outlet of the chamber, ensuring stable temperature and pressure. During operation, the interior of the closed environment needs to be monitored to allow for timely repairs in case of blockages. Therefore, a valve is typically installed at the outlet to facilitate maintenance and troubleshooting.

[0003] Most existing outlet valves have a hinged outward-opening structure. As the rehumidifier vibrates for a long time during operation and the chamber is often in a humid environment, the hinges are prone to deformation, causing the valve to loosen. This results in tobacco leakage from the outlet, leading to resource waste. At the same time, the chamber is not kept in a sealed environment during the operation of the rehumidifier, which affects the humidification effect of the tobacco in the chamber and thus affects the quality of the finished cigarettes.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a rehumidifier outlet valve device and a rehumidifier to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a rehumidifier outlet valve device and a rehumidifier, which can solve the problems of existing rehumidifiers using hinges to set the valve at the outlet. With long-term operation of the rehumidifier, the hinges are prone to deformation, causing the valve to loosen and tobacco to leak from the outlet. At the same time, when the rehumidifier is working, the chamber cannot be kept in a sealed environment in real time, which affects the tobacco humidification effect and thus affects the quality of the finished cigarettes.

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

[0007] On one hand, this utility model provides a dehumidifier outlet valve device, which is placed at the outlet of the dehumidifier housing. The housing is a sealed chamber. The dehumidifier also includes a rotating fan and a nozzle, both of which are placed inside the housing. When the rotating fan rotates, it can cause the gas inside the housing to flow towards the outlet. The nozzle is placed on the top of the housing and can rotate 360°. The dehumidifier outlet valve device includes:

[0008] Acrylic glass, a support member, and a locking member are provided. The acrylic glass is placed inside the cavity and seals the outlet. The edge area of ​​the acrylic glass is attached to the inner wall of the housing. The locking member is used to lock the top of the acrylic glass to the housing. The support member is placed inside the housing and is used to support the bottom surface of the acrylic glass.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution for the outlet valve device of the rehumidifier, the outlet valve device of the rehumidifier further includes a vertical quick clamp, which is placed outside the housing and located at the bottom of the plexiglass, and the vertical quick clamp is configured to press the plexiglass and the housing together.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution for the outlet valve device of the rehumidifier, the outlet valve device of the rehumidifier further includes a sealing ring, which is placed in the area where the plexiglass and the inner wall of the housing are in contact.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution for the outlet valve device of the rehumidifier, the sealing ring is attached to the plexiglass.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution for the outlet valve device of the rehumidifier, the locking element is a spur bolt, the housing is provided with an assembly hole, the plexiglass is provided with a mounting hole corresponding to the assembly hole, and the spur bolt is locked in the mounting hole after passing through the assembly hole.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution for the outlet valve device of the rehumidifier, the support includes a receiving groove, and the bottom of the plexiglass is placed in the receiving groove.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution for the outlet valve device of the rehumidifier, the support member is a triangular plate.

[0015] On the other hand, the present invention provides a dehumidifier, including the dehumidifier outlet valve device as described in any of the above claims. The dehumidifier also includes a housing, a rotating fan, and a nozzle. The dehumidifier outlet valve device is disposed at the outlet of the housing. The rotating fan and the nozzle are both placed inside the housing. When the rotating fan rotates, it can cause the gas inside the housing to flow towards the outlet. The nozzle is placed on the top of the housing and can rotate 360°.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution for the dehumidifier, the rotating fan is positioned below the outlet.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution for the rehumidifier, the nozzle is located above the outlet.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] The rehumidifier outlet valve device provided by this utility model, through the setting of locking and supporting components, enables the acrylic glass to adhere to the inner wall of the housing under its own stable force. The wind force generated by the rotating fan during the rotation of the acrylic glass, and the water seal formed after the washing water flows into the gap between the acrylic glass and the housing, together ensure that the acrylic glass and the housing are tightly fitted, thus preventing tobacco from leaking out of the outlet. Compared with the existing solutions, the two do not require hinge assembly to maintain a tight fit, effectively solving the problem of valve loosening and tobacco leakage caused by hinge deformation in the existing system. When the area where the acrylic glass and the housing are fitted is completely filled with washing water, it ensures that the chamber is in a sealed environment at all times when the rehumidifier is working, effectively solving the problem that the chamber cannot be kept in a sealed environment at all times due to hinge deformation, which affects the tobacco humidification effect and ultimately the quality of the finished cigarettes. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural diagram of the rehumidifier provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second-view portion of the rehumidifier provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the housing of the dehumidifier provided by this utility model.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Shell; 10. Chamber; 11. Outlet; 12. Inlet; 2. Rotating fan; 3. Nozzle;

[0025] 41. Acrylic glass; 42. Support component; 43. Locking component; 44. Quick clamp. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the diagram, this embodiment provides an outlet valve device for a rehumidifier, located at the outlet 11 of the rehumidifier housing 1. The housing 1 includes a sealed chamber 10, within which material is placed. The rehumidifier also includes a rotating fan 2 and a nozzle 3, both housed within the housing 1. When the rotating fan 2 rotates, it causes the gas within the housing 1 to flow towards the outlet 11. The nozzle 3 is located at the top of the housing 1 and can rotate 360°. During rotation, the rotating fan 2 also loosens the material within the chamber 10, allowing it to fall into the next processing stage. Cleaning water is sprayed from the nozzle 3 to humidify the material within the chamber 10. The outlet valve device of the rehumidifier includes an acrylic glass 41, a support member 42, and a locking member 43. The acrylic glass 41 is placed inside the chamber 10 and blocks the outlet 11. The edge area of ​​the acrylic glass 41 is attached to the inner wall of the housing 1. The locking member 43 is used to lock the top of the acrylic glass 41 to the housing 1 to prevent the acrylic glass 41 from falling. The support member 42 is placed inside the housing 1 to support the bottom surface of the acrylic glass 41 to prevent the acrylic glass 41 from being suspended after being locked to the housing 1 by the locking member 43, so that the acrylic glass 41 is balanced by force and the service life of the acrylic glass 41 is guaranteed.

[0032] When the rotating fan 2 rotates, it causes the gas inside the housing 1 to flow towards the outlet 11. The wind force generated by the gas flow acts on the plexiglass 41, ensuring that the plexiglass 41 fits tightly against the inner wall of the housing 1 and guaranteeing the airtightness of the chamber 10. Since the nozzle 3 can spray cleaning water 360°, the cleaning water flows into the space between the plexiglass 41 and the housing 1, forming a water seal and further strengthening the fit between the plexiglass 41 and the inner wall of the housing 1. The combined effect of the wind force generated by the rotating fan 2 acting on the plexiglass 41 during rotation and the water seal formed by the flowing cleaning water between the plexiglass 41 and the housing 1 ensures a tight fit between the plexiglass 41 and the housing 1, preventing tobacco leakage from the outlet 11. Compared to existing solutions, this method eliminates the need for hinge assembly to maintain a tight fit, effectively solving the problem of valve loosening and tobacco leakage caused by hinge deformation. When the area where the plexiglass 41 and the housing 1 are attached is completely submerged in the cleaning water, it ensures that the chamber 10 is always in a sealed environment when the rehumidifier is working. This effectively solves the problem that existing hinge deformation prevents the chamber 10 from being kept in a sealed environment in real time, affecting the tobacco humidification effect and ultimately the quality of the finished cigarettes.

[0033] In this embodiment, the outlet valve device of the rehumidifier further includes a vertical quick clamp 44. The vertical quick clamp 44 is placed outside the housing 1 and located at the bottom of the plexiglass 41. The vertical quick clamp 44 is configured to press the plexiglass 41 and the housing 1 together. The vertical quick clamp 44 includes a base and a pressure joint. The base is mounted on the plexiglass 41, and the pressure joint presses against the housing 1. Since the plexiglass 41 is located inside the housing 1, after the pressure joint presses against the housing 1, it can press down the side wall of the housing 1, thus making the housing 1 and the plexiglass 41 fit more tightly, further improving the tightness of the fit and the airtightness of the chamber 10. The vertical quick clamp 44 is a conventional component in the mechanical field. The specific structure and working principle of the vertical quick clamp 44 can be found in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0034] Furthermore, the rehumidifier outlet valve device also includes a sealing ring, which is placed in the area where the plexiglass 41 fits against the inner wall of the housing 1. The sealing ring further improves the sealing performance between the plexiglass 41 and the inner wall of the housing 1, ensuring that the chamber 10 is always in a sealed environment and improving the humidification effect of the tobacco. In this embodiment, the sealing ring is made of rubber. The sealing ring is adhered to the plexiglass 41 to prevent it from falling off.

[0035] In this embodiment, the locking component 43 is a horn bolt. The housing 1 has an assembly hole, and the acrylic glass 41 has a mounting hole corresponding to the assembly hole. After passing through the assembly hole, the horn bolt locks into the mounting hole. The use of a horn bolt for the locking component 43 makes it easier for workers to tighten and reduces the difficulty of disassembling the acrylic glass 41. The mounting hole has an internal thread, and the horn bolt has an external thread. When the horn bolt passes through the assembly hole, the external thread on the horn bolt engages with the internal thread of the mounting hole, thus locking the horn bolt into the mounting hole. The horn bolt is a conventional mechanical part, and its structure can refer to existing technology.

[0036] In this embodiment, the support member 42 also includes a receiving groove, in which the bottom of the acrylic glass 41 is placed. This restrains the acrylic glass 41 as a whole. When the staff needs to inspect the interior of the chamber 10, they need to remove the locking member 43. Since the bottom of the acrylic glass 41 is placed in the receiving groove, it can prevent the acrylic glass 41 from tipping over and falling due to unstable force. Furthermore, the support member 42 is a triangular plate. Since the triangular structure is stable, it can ensure that the support member 42 supports the acrylic glass 41 while the overall structure is stable, thereby further ensuring the stability of the support for the acrylic glass 41.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] This embodiment provides a rehumidifier, including the rehumidifier outlet valve device from Embodiment 1. The rehumidifier also includes a housing 1, a rotating fan 2, and a nozzle 3. The rehumidifier outlet valve device is located at the outlet 11 of the housing 1. The rotating fan 2 and the nozzle 3 are both placed inside the housing 1. When the rotating fan 2 rotates, it allows the gas inside the housing 1 to flow towards the outlet 11. The nozzle 3 is located on the top of the housing 1 and can rotate 360°. The rehumidifier provided in this embodiment will not leak tobacco from the outlet 11 even after long-term operation. At the same time, it can ensure that the chamber 10 remains in a sealed environment even after long-term operation, and the humidification effect of the tobacco will not be affected by the long-term operation of the rehumidifier, effectively ensuring the quality of the finished cigarettes.

[0039] Preferably, the rotating fan 2 is positioned below the outlet 11. When the rotating fan 2 rotates, the tobacco is blown into the area below the outlet 11, reducing the risk of the tobacco being blown out of the chamber 10 when the rotating fan 2 rotates, and further improving the rationality of the rehumidifier design. The housing 1 also includes an inlet 12 to allow material to enter the chamber 10. The inlet 12 is opposite to the outlet 11, meaning that the inlet 12 and the outlet 11 are at the same height, allowing operators to observe the material feeding through the plexiglass 41.

[0040] Preferably, the nozzle 3 is located above the outlet 11, allowing the cleaning water to flow from the top to the bottom of the plexiglass 41, increasing the probability that the cleaning water can flow into the area where the plexiglass 41 is in contact with the inner wall of the housing 1, and further improving the rationality of the dehumidifier design.

[0041] 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 rehumidifier outlet valve device, characterized in that, The outlet (11) of the dehumidifier housing (1) is located. The housing (1) includes a sealed chamber (10). The dehumidifier also includes a rotating fan (2) and a nozzle (3). The rotating fan (2) and the nozzle (3) are both located inside the housing (1). When the rotating fan (2) rotates, it can cause the gas in the chamber (10) to flow towards the outlet (11). The nozzle (3) is located on the top of the housing (1) and can rotate 360°. The outlet valve device of the dehumidifier includes: Acrylic glass (41), support member (42) and locking member (43), wherein the acrylic glass (41) is placed in the chamber (10) and the outlet (11) is blocked, the edge area of ​​the acrylic glass (41) is in contact with the inner wall of the housing (1), the locking member (43) is used to lock the top of the acrylic glass (41) to the housing (1), and the support member (42) is placed inside the housing (1) to support the bottom surface of the acrylic glass (41).

2. The rehumidifier outlet valve device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rehumidifier outlet valve device also includes a vertical quick clamp (44), which is placed outside the housing (1) and located at the bottom of the plexiglass (41). The vertical quick clamp (44) is configured to press the plexiglass (41) and the housing (1).

3. The rehumidifier outlet valve device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outlet valve device of the rehumidifier also includes a sealing ring, which is placed in the area where the plexiglass (41) and the inner wall of the housing (1) are in contact.

4. The rehumidifier outlet valve device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sealing ring is attached to the plexiglass (41).

5. The rehumidifier outlet valve device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking component (43) is a spur bolt. The housing (1) is provided with an assembly hole. The plexiglass (41) is provided with a mounting hole corresponding to the assembly hole. The spur bolt passes through the assembly hole and locks itself in the mounting hole.

6. The rehumidifier outlet valve device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support (42) includes a receiving groove, and the bottom of the plexiglass (41) is placed in the receiving groove.

7. The rehumidifier outlet valve device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support member (42) is a triangular plate.

8. A dehumidification machine, characterized in that, The rehumidifier includes the outlet valve device of the rehumidifier as described in any one of claims 1-7. The rehumidifier further includes a housing (1), a rotating fan (2), and a nozzle (3). The outlet valve device of the rehumidifier is disposed at the outlet (11) of the housing (1). The rotating fan (2) and the nozzle (3) are both placed inside the housing (1). When the rotating fan (2) rotates, it can cause the gas inside the housing (1) to flow toward the outlet (11). The nozzle (3) is placed on the top of the housing (1) and can rotate 360°.

9. The dehumidifier according to claim 8, characterized in that, The rotating fan (2) is positioned below the outlet (11).

10. The dehumidifier according to claim 8, characterized in that, The nozzle (3) is located above the outlet (11).