A tipping paper stickiness testing device for cigarettes

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of analysis and detection equipment discloses a kind of cigarette tipping paper stick lip property testing device, including datum plate, smearing mechanism and measuring assembly. When the stick lip property of cigarette tipping paper surface that smears artificial saliva is measured, first, cigarette tipping paper is placed on datum plane, then artificial saliva is smeared on cigarette tipping paper surface by smearing mechanism, and then measuring piece is released from the top end of sliding slot without initial speed, so that measuring piece moves from the top end of sliding slot to cigarette tipping paper along sliding slot under the action of gravity, and the distance of measuring piece moving on cigarette tipping paper is read by scale line. When the stick lip property of cigarette tipping paper surface that does not smear artificial saliva is measured, artificial saliva does not need to be smeared on cigarette tipping paper surface by smearing mechanism. Smearing artificial saliva on cigarette tipping paper surface by smearing mechanism can accurately control the smearing amount of artificial saliva, make smearing more uniform, reduce measurement error, and improve the accuracy of measurement result.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of analytical testing equipment technology, and in particular to a device for testing the adhesion properties of cigarette tipping paper. Background Technology

[0002] As the outermost layer of the cigarette filter and a crucial component in direct contact with the smoker's lips, the surface properties of the cigarette tip directly affect the consumer's smoking experience and comfort. A prominent issue currently facing the industry is the sticking of tippers to the lips. When smoking cigarettes in a dry environment, a small amount of saliva secreted by the consumer's lips will moisten the surface of the tipper. As smoking continues, the saliva evaporates, and residual salivary proteins and other substances create an adhesive effect between the tipper and the lip skin. This causes the tipper on the filter to stick to the lips, causing discomfort in mild cases, and in severe cases, potentially tearing and bleeding the lip skin, or even making it difficult to expel the filter smoothly after smoking, greatly impairing the consumer's experience.

[0003] Therefore, it is currently necessary to test the lip adhesion of tipping paper to improve the quality of cigarette products. Currently, the lip adhesion of tipping paper is measured by releasing a measuring piece from the top of a channel at a fixed angle, allowing it to roll over the surface of a horizontally placed tipping paper sample under gravity. The lip adhesion is quantified by measuring the difference in distance the measuring piece travels over tipping paper surfaces without and with artificial saliva. A larger difference in distance indicates stronger tackiness of the tipping paper after wetting, and a higher risk of lip adhesion.

[0004] However, the usual method involves manually applying artificial saliva to the splice paper. This process is difficult to control precisely, and ensuring uniform application is challenging, leading to significant errors in the test results. Furthermore, measuring the distance the measuring piece rolls on the splice paper using measuring tools is complex and inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for testing the lip adhesion of cigarette tipping paper, which can evenly apply artificial saliva to the cigarette tipping paper without using measuring tools to measure the distance the measuring piece rolls on the cigarette tipping paper surface.

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

[0007] A device for testing the adhesion properties of cigarette tipping paper is provided, comprising:

[0008] A reference plate is provided with a reference plane, and a scale line is provided on the reference plane along a first direction. A cigarette tipping paper is placed on the reference plane and corresponds to the scale line.

[0009] An applicator is disposed on the reference plane and is capable of applying artificial saliva to the cigarette tipping paper;

[0010] The measuring component includes a measuring element and a fixing block. The fixing block is provided with a sliding groove that is inclined relative to the horizontal direction. The sliding groove extends along a first direction, and the bottom end of the sliding groove corresponds to one end of the cigarette tipping paper along the first direction. The measuring element can move from the top end of the sliding groove along the sliding groove onto the cigarette tipping paper.

[0011] Optionally, the application mechanism includes a first driving component, a second driving component, and an application component. The first driving component is driven and connected to the second driving component, and the first driving component drives the second driving component to move along the first direction. The second driving component is driven and connected to the application component, and the second driving component drives the application component to move along the vertical direction. The application component is capable of applying artificial saliva to the cigarette tipping paper.

[0012] Optionally, the first drive assembly includes a first motor, a first lead screw, and a first connector. The first motor is connected to the reference plate, the first lead screw extends along the first direction, one end of the first lead screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor, and the first connector is provided with a first threaded hole, and the first lead screw is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole.

[0013] Optionally, the first drive assembly further includes a first slide rail, and the first connector is slidably connected to the first slide rail along the first direction.

[0014] Optionally, the second drive assembly includes a second motor, a second lead screw, and a second connector. The second lead screw extends vertically, the second motor is connected to the first connector, one end of the second lead screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, and the second connector is provided with a second threaded hole. The second lead screw is threadedly connected to the second threaded hole.

[0015] Optionally, the second drive assembly further includes a second slide rail, and the second connector is slidably connected to the second slide rail in a vertical direction.

[0016] Optionally, the coating assembly includes a coating component and a funnel. The funnel is fixedly connected to the second connector. The coating component is disposed below the funnel and corresponds to the opening at the bottom of the funnel. The coating component is connected to the second connector and can abut against the cigarette tipping paper.

[0017] Optionally, the applicator is rotatably connected to the second connector.

[0018] Optionally, the application assembly further includes a baffle disposed on one side of the funnel along the first direction, the baffle blocking the opening at the bottom of the funnel.

[0019] Optionally, the measuring element is made of rubber or silicone.

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

[0021] This invention provides a device for testing the lip adhesion of cigarette tippers, including a reference plate, a coating mechanism, and a measuring component. The reference plate has a reference plane with graduation lines along a first direction. The cigarette tipper is placed on the reference plane and corresponds to the graduation lines. The coating mechanism is located on the reference plane and can coat the cigarette tipper with artificial saliva. The measuring component includes a measuring element and a fixing block. The fixing block has a groove inclined relative to the horizontal direction, extending along the first direction. The bottom end of the groove corresponds to one end of the cigarette tipper along the first direction, and the measuring element can move from the top of the groove onto the cigarette tipper. When measuring the lip adhesion of cigarette tipping paper coated with artificial saliva, the cigarette tipping paper is first placed on a reference plane. Then, artificial saliva is applied to the cigarette tipping paper using a coating mechanism. The measuring piece is then released from the top of a chute without initial velocity, allowing it to move along the chute under gravity onto the cigarette tipping paper. The distance traveled by the measuring piece on the cigarette tipping paper is read through a scale. When measuring the lip adhesion of cigarette tipping paper without artificial saliva, it is not necessary to apply artificial saliva to the cigarette tipping paper using a coating mechanism. Applying artificial saliva to the cigarette tipping paper using a coating mechanism allows for precise control of the amount of artificial saliva applied, resulting in more uniform application, reduced measurement errors, and improved accuracy of the measurement results. Furthermore, the reference plane has scale lines, allowing for direct measurement of the distance the measuring piece rolls on the cigarette tipping paper using a measuring tool, eliminating the need for measuring tools, simplifying operation, and improving testing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cigarette tipping paper adhesion test device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the application mechanism involved in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the application component involved in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 1. Reference plate; 11. Reference plane; 111. Scale lines;

[0027] 2. Application mechanism; 21. First drive assembly; 211. First motor; 212. First lead screw; 213. First connector; 214. First slide rail; 2141. First support plate; 22. Second drive assembly; 221. Second motor; 222. Second lead screw; 223. Second connector; 224. Second slide rail; 2241. Second support plate; 23. Application assembly; 231. Application component; 232. Funnel; 2321. Connecting column; 233. Baffle; 3. Measuring assembly; 31. Measuring component; 32. Fixing block; 321. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a device for testing the lip adhesion of cigarette tippers, including a reference plate 1, an application mechanism 2, and a measuring component 3. A reference plane 11 is provided on the reference plate 1, and a scale line 111 is provided on the reference plane 11 along a first direction. The cigarette tipper is placed on the reference plane 11 and corresponds to the scale line 111. The application mechanism 2 is provided on the reference plane 11 and can apply artificial saliva to the cigarette tipper. The measuring component 3 includes a measuring element 31 and a fixing block 32. The fixing block 32 is provided with a groove 321 inclined relative to the horizontal direction. The groove 321 extends along the first direction, and the bottom end of the groove 321 corresponds to one end of the cigarette tipper along the first direction. The measuring element 31 can move from the top of the groove 321 along the groove 321 onto the cigarette tipper.

[0033] When measuring the lip adhesion of cigarette tipping paper coated with artificial saliva, the cigarette tipping paper is first placed on the reference plane 11. Then, artificial saliva is applied to the cigarette tipping paper using the coating mechanism 2. The measuring element 31 is then released from the top of the slide 321 without initial velocity, allowing it to move along the slide 321 to the cigarette tipping paper under gravity. The distance traveled by the measuring element 31 on the cigarette tipping paper is read through the scale line 111. When measuring the lip adhesion of cigarette tipping paper without artificial saliva, it is not necessary to apply artificial saliva to the cigarette tipping paper using the coating mechanism 2. Applying artificial saliva to the cigarette tipping paper using the coating mechanism 2 allows for precise control of the amount of artificial saliva applied, resulting in more uniform application, reduced measurement error, and improved accuracy of the measurement results. Furthermore, the reference plane 11 is provided with scale lines 111. The distance that the measuring piece 31 rolls on the cigarette tipping paper can be directly measured by the measuring tool through the scale lines 111. No measuring tool is required, the operation is simple, and the detection efficiency is improved.

[0034] Specifically, the reference plane 11 is rectangular and positioned horizontally. The first direction is any direction within the horizontal plane; in this embodiment, the first direction is parallel to the length direction of the reference plane 11. A fixing block 32 is disposed on the reference plane 11 and can be fixed to the reference plate 1 by adhesive or snap-fit. The fixing block 32 has an inclined surface, and a sliding groove 321 is disposed on the inclined surface. The measuring element 31 is a sphere, and under the influence of gravity, it rolls from the top of the sliding groove 321 onto the cigarette tipping paper. The dimensions of the measuring element 31 are set according to the dimensions of the sliding groove 321, ensuring a clearance fit between the measuring element 31 and the sidewall of the sliding groove 321. This allows the measuring element 31 to roll within the sliding groove 321 and prevents the sliding groove 321 from being too large, which could cause the measuring element 31 to deviate in direction during rolling, thus improving the accuracy of the measurement results. In another embodiment, the measuring element 31 has a cylindrical structure, enabling it to roll within the sliding groove 321. In other embodiments, the measuring element 31 may also be a cube-shaped slider that slides from the top of the groove 321 onto the cigarette tipping paper.

[0035] Optionally, the measuring element 31 is made of rubber or silicone, so that the performance parameters of the measuring element 31 are closer to those of the lip skin, thereby improving the accuracy of the measurement results.

[0036] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown, the application mechanism 2 includes a first driving component 21, a second driving component 22, and an application component 23. The first driving component 21 is driven and connected to the second driving component 22, and drives the second driving component 22 to move along a first direction. The second driving component 22 is driven and connected to the application component 23, and drives the application component 23 to move vertically. The application component 23 can apply artificial saliva to the cigarette tipping paper. When the application mechanism 2 applies artificial saliva, firstly, the second driving component 22 drives the application component 23 to move downwards vertically, so that the application component 23 comes into contact with the cigarette tipping paper. Then, the first driving component 21 drives the second driving component 22 to move along the first direction. The movement of the second driving component 22 along the first direction can drive the application component 23 to move along the first direction, so that the application component 23 moves relative to the cigarette tipping paper, thereby applying artificial saliva to the cigarette tipping paper. After the application is completed, the second driving component 22 drives the application component 23 to move upwards vertically, so that the application component 23 moves away from the cigarette tipping paper, thereby performing measurement.

[0037] Further, the first drive assembly 21 includes a first motor 211, a first lead screw 212, and a first connector 213. The first motor 211 is connected to the base plate 1, the first lead screw 212 extends along a first direction, and one end of the first lead screw 212 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor 211. The first connector 213 is provided with a first threaded hole, and the first lead screw 212 is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole. The first motor 211 drives the first lead screw 212 to rotate, thereby driving the first connector 213 to move along the first direction, and the first connector 213 drives the second drive assembly 22 to move along the first direction. In other embodiments, the first drive assembly 21 can also be a cylinder.

[0038] Furthermore, the first drive assembly 21 also includes a first slide rail 214, and a first connector 213 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 214 along a first direction. The first slide rail 214 can restrict the first connector 213 from rotating along the axis of the first lead screw 212, ensuring that the first connector 213 can move along the first direction.

[0039] Specifically, two first slide rails 214 and two first connecting members 213 are provided, with each slide rail 214 and first connecting member 213 corresponding to and slidably connected. The two first slide rails 214 are spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the first direction in the horizontal plane. Each end of the first slide rail 214 along the first direction has a first support plate 2141 extending vertically. The first motor 211 is fixedly connected to one of the first support plates 2141 of one of the first slide rails 214. The end of the first lead screw 212 away from the first motor 211 is rotatably connected to the other first support plate 2141 of the corresponding first slide rail 214, improving the stability of the rotation of the first lead screw 212. One of the first connecting members 213 is threadedly connected to a first threaded hole.

[0040] Optionally, the second drive assembly 22 includes a second motor 221, a second lead screw 222, and a second connector 223. The second lead screw 222 extends vertically, the second motor 221 is connected to the first connector 213, one end of the second lead screw 222 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 221, and the second connector 223 is provided with a second threaded hole, with the second lead screw 222 threadedly connected to the second threaded hole. The second motor 221 drives the second lead screw 222 to rotate, thereby causing the second connector 223 to move vertically, and the second connector 223 causes the application assembly 23 to move vertically.

[0041] Furthermore, the second drive assembly 22 also includes a second slide rail 224, and the second connector 223 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 224 in the vertical direction. The second slide rail 224 can prevent the second connector 223 from rotating and ensure that the second connector 223 can move in the vertical direction.

[0042] Specifically, two second slide rails 224 are provided, each corresponding to and fixedly connected to the first connecting member 213. Each end of the second slide rail 224 in the vertical direction has a second support plate 2241. One of the second support plates 2241 is fixedly connected to the first connecting member 213, and the second motor 221 is fixedly connected to the other second support plate 2241 on the side facing away from the first connecting member 213. The end of the second lead screw 222 away from the second motor 221 is rotatably connected to the corresponding second support plate 2241 of the second slide rail 224 away from the second motor 221, improving the stability of the rotation of the second lead screw 222. The second connecting member 223 is elongated, with each end of the second connecting member 223 corresponding to and slidably connected to a second slide rail 224 along its length. A second threaded hole is provided at the end of the second connecting member 223 near the second lead screw 222.

[0043] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the application assembly 23 includes an application element 231 and a funnel 232. The funnel 232 is fixedly connected to the second connector 223. The application element 231 is disposed below the funnel 232 and corresponds to the opening at the bottom of the funnel 232. The application element 231 is connected to the second connector 223 and can abut against the cigarette tipping paper. Artificial saliva is added into the funnel 232. The artificial saliva flows from the lower opening of the funnel 232 onto the application element 231. By moving the application assembly 23 along the first direction, the application element 231 moves relative to the cigarette tipping paper, thereby applying the artificial saliva onto the tipping paper.

[0044] Specifically, the funnel 232 is conical, with the bottom opening smaller than the top opening. The funnel 232 extends along the length of the second connector 223, forming a long strip. A placement hole is located at the center of the second connector 223, smaller than the top opening of the funnel 232, and the funnel 232 is engaged with the inner wall of the placement hole. The applicator 231 has a cylindrical structure and extends along the length of the second connector 223. The length of the applicator 231 is determined according to the size of the cigarette tipping paper; this embodiment does not limit this. In other embodiments, the applicator 231 can also be an applicator brush.

[0045] Furthermore, the applicator 231 is rotatably connected to the second connector 223. When applying artificial saliva to the cigarette tipping paper, the applicator 231 and the cigarette tipping paper roll relative to each other, reducing the friction between the applicator 231 and the cigarette tipping paper and making the application more even.

[0046] Specifically, the second connector 223 has two support portions spaced apart along its length, and the two support portions extend downward in the vertical direction. The two support portions have corresponding connecting holes on their lower sides, and the applicator 231 has connecting posts 2321 at both ends along the length of the second connector 223. The connecting posts 2321 correspond one-to-one with the connecting holes and are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting holes.

[0047] Optionally, the application component 23 also includes a baffle 233, which is disposed on one side of the funnel 232 along the first direction. The baffle 233 covers the opening at the bottom of the funnel 232 to prevent artificial saliva from splashing.

[0048] Specifically, the baffle 233 is elongated and extends along the length of the second connector 223. Both ends of the baffle 233 are fixedly connected to their respective support portions. The bottom end of the baffle 233 is angled away from the funnel 232 for better shielding.

[0049] 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 tipping paper stickiness testing device for cigarettes, characterized in that, include: A reference plate (1) is provided with a reference plane (11), and a scale line (111) is provided on the reference plane (11) along a first direction. A cigarette tipping paper is placed on the reference plane (11) and corresponds to the scale line (111). The coating mechanism (2) is disposed on the reference plane (11) and is capable of coating artificial saliva onto the cigarette tipping paper; The measuring component (3) includes a measuring element (31) and a fixing block (32). The fixing block (32) is provided with a groove (321) that is inclined relative to the horizontal direction. The groove (321) extends along the first direction. The bottom end of the groove (321) corresponds to one end of the cigarette tipping paper along the first direction. The measuring element (31) can move from the top of the groove (321) along the groove (321) onto the cigarette tipping paper.

2. The tipping paper stickiness testing device for cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The application mechanism (2) includes a first drive component (21), a second drive component (22), and an application component (23). The first drive component (21) is driven and connected to the second drive component (22). The first drive component (21) drives the second drive component (22) to move along the first direction. The second drive component (22) is driven and connected to the application component (23). The second drive component (22) drives the application component (23) to move along the vertical direction. The application component (23) is capable of applying artificial saliva to the cigarette tipping paper.

3. The tipping paper stickiness testing device according to claim 2, wherein The first drive assembly (21) includes a first motor (211), a first lead screw (212), and a first connector (213). The first motor (211) is connected to the reference plate (1). The first lead screw (212) extends along the first direction. One end of the first lead screw (212) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor (211). The first connector (213) is provided with a first threaded hole. The first lead screw (212) is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole.

4. The tipping paper stickiness testing device according to claim 3, wherein The first drive assembly (21) further includes a first slide rail (214), and the first connector (213) is slidably connected to the first slide rail (214) along the first direction.

5. The tipping paper stickiness testing device according to claim 3, wherein The second drive assembly (22) includes a second motor (221), a second lead screw (222), and a second connector (223). The second lead screw (222) extends vertically. The second motor (221) is connected to the first connector (213). One end of the second lead screw (222) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (221). The second connector (223) is provided with a second threaded hole, and the second lead screw (222) is threadedly connected to the second threaded hole.

6. The tipping paper stickiness testing device according to claim 5, wherein The second drive assembly (22) further includes a second slide rail (224), and the second connector (223) is slidably connected to the second slide rail (224) in the vertical direction.

7. The tipping paper stickiness testing device according to claim 5, wherein The coating component (23) includes a coating element (231) and a funnel (232). The funnel (232) is fixedly connected to the second connector (223). The coating element (231) is disposed below the funnel (232) and corresponds to the opening at the bottom of the funnel (232). The coating element (231) is connected to the second connector (223) and can abut against the cigarette tipping paper.

8. The tipping paper stickiness testing device according to claim 7, wherein The applicator (231) is rotatably connected to the second connector (223).

9. The tipping paper stickiness testing device according to claim 7, wherein The application assembly (23) further includes a baffle (233) disposed on one side of the funnel (232) along the first direction, the baffle (233) blocking the opening at the bottom of the funnel (232).

10. A tipping paper stickiness test device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein The measuring element (31) is made of rubber or silicone.

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