A device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaves after curing.

By introducing an S-shaped gravity sensor and data receiving and transmitting structure into the tobacco curing device, combined with an intelligent management system, the problems of real-time weighing and equipment stability during the tobacco curing process were solved. Stable monitoring and remote management under high temperature and high humidity conditions were achieved, improving the quality and efficiency of tobacco curing.

CN224420096UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30YUNNAN TOBACCO COMPANY YUXI PREFECTURE COMPANY +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YUNNAN TOBACCO COMPANY YUXI PREFECTURE COMPANY
Filing Date
2025-07-21
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

The lack of real-time weighing methods in the current tobacco curing process makes it impossible to accurately control curing parameters. Furthermore, existing equipment is easily damaged in high-temperature and high-humidity environments, failing to meet the needs of intelligent curing.

Method used

Design a device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaves after curing. It adopts an S-shaped gravity sensor and a data receiving and transmitting structure, combined with an intelligent tobacco management system, to realize real-time collection and monitoring of tobacco leaf weight, and ensure stable operation in high temperature and high humidity environments.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time monitoring of weight data during tobacco curing, improving curing quality and production efficiency, ensuring stable operation of the equipment in high temperature and high humidity environments, and supporting remote management and parameter control.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaves during curing. It includes a loading chamber with multiple loading cavities inside, and an intelligent tobacco management system. A tobacco weight collection structure is installed within each loading cavity. A data receiving and transmitting structure is located on the outer wall of the loading chamber. The tobacco weight collection structure is signal-connected to the data receiving and transmitting structure. After loading is complete, the corresponding weight parameters are set on the device controller based on the actual amount of tobacco loaded into each cavity. This utility model features a tobacco weight collection structure that can weigh the tobacco leaves. Curing parameters can be viewed, analyzed, and retrieved through a remote management platform, improving the quality and efficiency of tobacco curing. Furthermore, the tobacco weight collection structure is installed inside the curing barn, ensuring stable operation under high temperature and humidity conditions. The data receiving and transmitting structure is installed outside the curing barn, preventing interference from the high temperature and humidity inside the curing barn during the curing process, ensuring normal operation under dry, normal temperature conditions and guaranteeing signal strength.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco production equipment, specifically a device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaves after curing. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the continuous development of my country's tobacco industry, the method of tobacco leaf curing has gradually shifted from traditional farmer-operated curing to commercialized curing. Commercialized tobacco leaf curing refers to transforming the tobacco leaf curing process from a decentralized operation by individual households to a professional, large-scale, and market-oriented operation model. Currently, tobacco leaves are dried in curing barns. However, based on the implementation of commercialized curing in various regions, the following shortcomings have been found in the current curing barns:

[0003] Currently, commercial tobacco curing lacks effective real-time weighing methods. Usually, manual weighing can only be carried out before and after curing, which cannot obtain dynamic data on the weight changes of tobacco leaves during the curing process. It is difficult to accurately control the curing parameters. Understanding the weight changes of tobacco leaves during the curing process has a positive effect on process optimization and production management. Some existing weighing equipment is used in tobacco curing, but it is easily damaged in the high temperature and high humidity curing environment and cannot be effectively linked with the curing control system, thus failing to meet the needs of intelligent curing.

[0004] To address these issues, we propose a device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaves after curing. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaves after curing, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaves during curing, comprising a tobacco loading chamber, wherein multiple tobacco loading cavities are opened inside the tobacco loading chamber, and an intelligent tobacco management system is also included. A tobacco weight collection structure is provided inside the tobacco loading cavity, and a data receiving and transmitting structure is provided on the outer side wall of the tobacco loading chamber. The tobacco weight collection structure is signal-connected to the data receiving and transmitting structure. After the tobacco loading is completed, the corresponding weight parameters are set on the device controller according to the actual amount of tobacco loaded in the tobacco loading cavity.

[0007] The tobacco weight acquisition structure includes an upper load-bearing beam, multiple lower load-bearing bent parts, and multiple S-shaped gravity sensors. The multiple lower load-bearing bent parts are fixed to the bottom surface of the tobacco loading chamber, the upper load-bearing beam is fixed to the top surface of the multiple lower load-bearing bent parts, and the S-shaped gravity sensors are fixed to the lower load-bearing bent parts.

[0008] Preferably, the data receiving and transmitting structure includes a weight signal receiving module, a signal processing module, a communication module, a power supply module, and a housing.

[0009] Preferably, the outer casing is fixed to the outer side wall of the smoke container, and the weight signal receiving module, signal processing module, communication module, and power supply module are fixed inside the outer casing.

[0010] Preferably, the weight signal receiving module is connected to the S-shaped gravity sensor, and the communication module is connected to the intelligent tobacco management system.

[0011] Preferably, the intelligent tobacco management system includes a weight data processing and analysis system, a display and interactive interface, and a server.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This utility model features a tobacco leaf weight acquisition structure that can weigh tobacco leaves. Baking parameters can be viewed, analyzed, and retrieved via a remote management platform, improving the quality and efficiency of tobacco leaf baking. The tobacco leaf weight acquisition structure is installed inside the baking barn, ensuring stable operation under high temperature and humidity conditions. The data receiving and transmitting structure is installed outside the baking barn, preventing interference from the high temperature and humidity inside, ensuring normal operation under dry, ambient temperature conditions and guaranteeing signal strength. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams of the main body structure in the first and second embodiments of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 These are schematic diagrams of the tobacco leaf weight collection structure in the first and second embodiments of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the data receiving and sending structure in the first and second embodiments of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Tobacco loading chamber; 2. Tobacco loading cavity; 3. Tobacco leaf weight acquisition structure; 4. Data receiving and transmitting structure; 5. Intelligent tobacco leaf management system; 31. Upper load-bearing beam; 32. Lower load-bearing bending component; 33. S-shaped gravity sensor; 41. Weight signal receiving module; 42. Signal processing module; 43. Communication module; 44. Power supply module; 45. Housing. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] Example 1:

[0020] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: a device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaves during curing, including a tobacco loading chamber 1, with multiple tobacco loading cavities 2 inside the tobacco loading chamber 1, and also includes an intelligent tobacco management system 5. A tobacco weight collection structure 3 is provided inside the tobacco loading cavity 2, and a data receiving and transmitting structure 4 is provided on the outer wall of the tobacco loading chamber 1. The tobacco weight collection structure 3 and the data receiving and transmitting structure 4 are connected by a signal.

[0021] The tobacco weight acquisition structure 3 includes an upper load-bearing beam 31, multiple lower load-bearing bent parts 32, and multiple S-shaped gravity sensors 33. The multiple lower load-bearing bent parts 32 are fixed to the bottom surface of the tobacco loading chamber 2, the upper load-bearing beam 31 is fixed to the top surface of the multiple lower load-bearing bent parts 32, and the S-shaped gravity sensors 33 are fixed to the lower load-bearing bent parts 32. The tobacco weight acquisition structure 3 is installed in the curing barn for real-time acquisition of tobacco weight.

[0022] Example 2:

[0023] Please see Figure 1-3 This is the second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment. The data receiving and transmitting structure 4 includes a weight signal receiving module 41, a signal processing module 42, a communication module 43, a power supply module 44, and a housing 45.

[0024] The outer casing 45 is fixed to the outer wall of the tobacco loading chamber 1. The weight signal receiving module 41, signal processing module 42, communication module 43, and power supply module 44 are fixed inside the outer casing 45. The data receiving and transmitting structure 4 is used to receive the weight data collected by the tobacco weight acquisition structure 3 and transmit the data to the tobacco intelligent management system 5.

[0025] The weight signal receiving module 41 is connected to the S-type gravity sensor 33, and the communication module 43 is connected to the tobacco intelligent management system 5.

[0026] The intelligent tobacco management system 5 includes a weight data processing and analysis system, a display and interactive interface, and a server. The intelligent tobacco management system 5 will analyze and process the received data before displaying, interacting with, and storing it.

[0027] In use, personnel enter the tobacco loading chamber 1 and sequentially hang the fresh tobacco leaves to be cured on the upper supporting beam 31 of the tobacco weight acquisition structure 3. After loading, the door of the loading chamber 1 is closed. Based on the actual amount of tobacco loaded in the chamber, the corresponding weight parameters are set on the equipment controller (the default value is when the entire batch of tobacco leaves is filled; no parameter modification is needed when the tobacco leaves are fully loaded for curing; when the tobacco leaves are not fully loaded for curing, the corresponding parameters are adjusted according to the actual loading situation). The tobacco curing is then started, and the tobacco weight acquisition structure 3 begins to collect the total amount of tobacco leaves loaded in the entire batch and transmits the collected weight data to the data receiving and transmitting structure 4. The data receiving and transmitting structure 4 then sends the weight data to the intelligent tobacco management system 5 for recording and analysis. During the curing process, the data acquisition interval can be set in the intelligent tobacco management system 5, such as 2 hours / group, 1 hour / group, or 30 minutes / group. The interactive interface of the intelligent tobacco management system 5 will change according to the time intervals (e.g., 10 minutes / group). The system analyzes the received weight data and displays the following on the interface: weight change chart, moisture content change chart, pre-curing fresh tobacco weight data, post-curing dry tobacco weight data, and the weight of fresh tobacco cured and post-curing dry tobacco in a curing barn group over a specific time period. This invention features a tobacco weight acquisition structure 3 for weighing tobacco leaves. Curing parameters can be viewed, analyzed, and retrieved through a remote management platform, improving the quality and efficiency of tobacco curing. The tobacco weight acquisition structure 3 is installed inside the curing barn to ensure stable operation under high temperature and humidity conditions. The data receiving and transmitting structure 4 is installed outside the curing barn, preventing interference from the high temperature and humidity inside the curing barn during the curing process, ensuring normal operation under dry, normal temperature conditions and guaranteeing signal strength.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaves after curing, comprising a tobacco loading chamber (1), wherein the tobacco loading chamber (1) has multiple tobacco loading cavities (2) inside, characterized in that: It also includes a tobacco intelligent management system (5), a tobacco weight acquisition structure (3) is provided in the tobacco loading chamber (2), a data receiving and transmitting structure (4) is provided on the outer wall of the tobacco loading chamber (1), the tobacco weight acquisition structure (3) is connected to the data receiving and transmitting structure (4) by signal, and the corresponding quantity weight parameters are set on the equipment controller according to the actual amount of tobacco loaded in the tobacco loading chamber; The tobacco weight acquisition structure (3) includes an upper load-bearing beam (31), multiple lower load-bearing bent parts (32), and multiple S-shaped gravity sensors (33). The multiple lower load-bearing bent parts (32) are fixed to the bottom surface of the tobacco loading chamber (2), the upper load-bearing beam (31) is fixed to the top surface of the multiple lower load-bearing bent parts (32), and the S-shaped gravity sensors (33) are fixed to the lower load-bearing bent parts (32).

2. The device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaves after curing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data receiving and transmitting structure (4) includes a weight signal receiving module (41), a signal processing module (42), a communication module (43), a power supply module (44), and a housing (45).

3. The device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaves after curing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer casing (45) is fixed to the outer wall of the smoke chamber (1), and the weight signal receiving module (41), signal processing module (42), communication module (43), and power supply module (44) are fixed inside the outer casing (45).

4. The device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaf curing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The weight signal receiving module (41) is connected to the S-type gravity sensor (33), and the communication module (43) is connected to the tobacco intelligent management system (5).

5. The device for collecting and monitoring the weight of tobacco leaves after curing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent tobacco management system (5) includes a weight data processing and analysis system, a display and interactive interface, and a server.