Cigar humidifier and cigar packaging structure

Abstract

The application relates to a cigar humidity regulator and a cigar packaging structure. The cigar humidity regulator comprises a humidity regulating box, a regulating cover and humidity regulating medium. The humidity regulating box is provided with a humidity regulating cavity and a first air permeable hole. The humidity regulating cavity is in communication with the first air permeable hole. The humidity regulating cavity is provided with the humidity regulating medium. The regulating cover is provided with a second air permeable hole. The regulating cover can rotate relative to the humidity regulating box, so that the humidity regulating box has an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the first air permeable hole at least partially overlaps with the second air permeable hole, so that the humidity regulating cavity is in communication with the external environment. In this way, the humidity regulating medium can exchange moisture with the accommodating cavity through the first air permeable hole and the second air permeable hole, the humidity in the accommodating cavity is regulated, the humidity in the accommodating cavity is kept within a predetermined humidity range, so that the cigar can avoid the problems of reduced burning performance or mildewing caused by the relative humidity being too high in the accommodating cavity, and can avoid the problem of cigar wrapper cracking caused by the relative humidity being too low in the accommodating cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cigar packaging technology, and in particular to a cigar humidifier and cigar packaging structure. Background Technology

[0002] Cigars are tobacco products made through drying, temperature and humidity controlled fermentation, and then rolling. From production and storage to sales and finally reaching the consumer, cigars undergo a 1-2 year process. During this time, environmental humidity is a key factor affecting cigar quality. During transportation and retail, cigars are typically stored in humidor tins and gift boxes. However, these containers only provide physical protection and are insufficient to effectively block changes in external humidity. This leads to continuous moisture exchange between the inside and outside of the packaging, causing fluctuations in the cigar's moisture content and consequently affecting its quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a cigar humidifier and cigar packaging structure that keeps cigars within a predetermined humidity range to ensure their quality.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a cigar humidifier, comprising:

[0005] A humidity regulating box, wherein the humidity regulating box is provided with a humidity regulating chamber and a first vent hole, and the humidity regulating chamber is connected to the first vent hole;

[0006] An adjusting cover covers the area where the first vent is located. The adjusting cover has a second vent. The adjusting cover is movable relative to the humidity regulating box, allowing the humidity regulating box to have an open and a closed state. In the open state, the first vent and the second vent at least partially overlap, allowing the humidity regulating chamber to communicate with the external environment. In the closed state, the first vent and the second vent are misaligned, isolating the humidity regulating chamber from the external environment.

[0007] A humidity-regulating medium is disposed within the humidity-regulating cavity.

[0008] In the aforementioned cigar humidifier, when an external force is applied to the adjusting cover, the adjusting cover moves relative to the humidification box, causing the humidification box to switch from a closed state to an open state. In the open state, at least a portion of the first vent hole overlaps with at least a portion of the second vent hole, allowing the humidification chamber to communicate with the external environment through the first and second vent holes. In this way, the humidification medium can exchange moisture with the ambient air through the first and second vent holes, keeping the humidity of the microenvironment where the cigar is located within a predetermined humidity range. This can prevent the cigar's combustion performance from decreasing or it from becoming moldy due to excessively high relative humidity in the microenvironment, and can also prevent problems such as wrapper cracking due to excessively low relative humidity in the microenvironment.

[0009] In one embodiment, the humidity regulating box includes a box body and a box lid. The box body has a humidity regulating cavity and an opening. The humidity regulating cavity communicates with the opening. The box lid is located at the opening and is detachably connected to the box body. The first vent is located on the box lid. The adjusting cover is rotatably connected to the box lid.

[0010] In one embodiment, the humidity regulating box includes a box body and a microporous material body having a plurality of the first vent holes. The box body is provided with the humidity regulating cavity and an opening. The humidity regulating cavity is in communication with the opening. The microporous material body covers the opening. The adjusting cover covers the microporous material body and is rotatably connected to the box body.

[0011] In one embodiment, the cigar humidifier further includes a fan disposed within the humidification chamber. When the humidification chamber is in the open state, the fan is used to drive air from the external environment into the humidification chamber through the first vent and the second vent.

[0012] In one embodiment, one of the humidification box and the adjustment cover is provided with a toothed ring, the inner circumferential surface of the toothed ring is provided with a first tooth, and the other of the humidification box and the adjustment cover is provided with a second tooth, the first tooth engaging with the second tooth.

[0013] In one embodiment, the humidity-regulating medium comprises a humidity-regulating hydrogel.

[0014] Secondly, this application also provides a cigar packaging structure, comprising:

[0015] Packaging container, the packaging container having a receiving cavity for storing cigars; and

[0016] The cigar humidifier of any of the above, wherein the cigar humidifier is disposed in the packaging container, and the cigar humidifier is used to regulate the humidity inside the accommodating cavity.

[0017] In the aforementioned cigar packaging structure, when in use, an external force is applied to the adjusting cover, causing the adjusting cover to rotate relative to the humidification box, thus switching the humidification box from a closed state to an open state. In the open state, at least a portion of the first vent hole overlaps with at least a portion of the second vent hole, allowing the humidification chamber to communicate with the receiving chamber through the first and second vent holes. In this way, the humidification medium can exchange moisture with the air in the receiving chamber through the first and second vent holes, thereby regulating the humidity in the receiving chamber and keeping the humidity within a predetermined range. This avoids both the reduced combustion performance or mold growth of cigars caused by excessively high relative humidity in the receiving chamber and the cracking of the wrapper caused by excessively low relative humidity in the receiving chamber.

[0018] In one embodiment, the cigar packaging structure further includes a humidity detection element and a humidity display. The humidity detection element is disposed within the accommodating cavity and is used to detect the humidity within the accommodating cavity. The humidity display is communicatively connected to the humidity detection element and is disposed within the cigar humidifier or the packaging container.

[0019] In one embodiment, the cigar humidifier is detachably disposed on the packaging container.

[0020] In one embodiment, the cavity wall of the receiving cavity is provided with a mounting groove, and at least a portion of the cigar humidifier is disposed in the mounting groove and engages with the mounting groove.

[0021] Alternatively, the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity is provided with a first magnetic attraction part, and the cigar humidifier is provided with a second magnetic attraction part, wherein the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part are magnetically attracted to each other;

[0022] Alternatively, the cigar humidifier is adhered to the cavity wall of the receiving cavity. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of a cigar humidifier according to an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a cigar packaging structure according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0026] 10. Cigar humidifier; 11. Humidification box; 111. Box body; 1111. Humidification chamber; 1112. Opening; 112. Box lid; 1121. First vent; 12. Adjustment cover; 121. Second vent; 20. Packaging container; 21. Receptacle; 22. Humidity detection element; 23. Humidity display; 30. Humidification medium. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] See Figure 2An embodiment of this application provides a cigar packaging structure, including a packaging container 20 and a cigar humidifier 10. The packaging container 20 can be a box, cigar tin, or suitcase, etc. The packaging container 20 has a receiving cavity 21 for storing cigars. The cigar humidifier 10 is disposed in the packaging container 20 and is used to regulate the humidity inside the receiving cavity 21.

[0029] When using, place the cigar in the receiving cavity 21. Since the packaging container 20 is equipped with a cigar humidifier 10, the cigar humidifier 10 can exchange moisture with the air in the receiving cavity 21 to regulate the humidity in the receiving cavity 21, so that the humidity in the receiving cavity 21 is maintained within a predetermined humidity range. This can avoid the problem of reduced cigar combustion performance or mold growth caused by excessive relative humidity in the receiving cavity 21, and can also avoid problems such as wrapper cracking caused by excessive relative humidity in the receiving cavity 21.

[0030] In one embodiment, the cigar humidifier 10 is detachably disposed on the packaging container 20. This arrangement allows the cigar humidifier 10 to be removed from the packaging container 20 for easy replacement.

[0031] Optionally, the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 21 is provided with a mounting groove, and the cigar humidifier 10 is disposed in the mounting groove and engages with the groove wall. In this way, the cigar humidifier 10 is snapped into the packaging container 20, which can improve the firmness and convenience of the installation of the cigar humidifier 10.

[0032] Optionally, the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 21 is provided with a first magnetic attraction part, and the cigar humidifier 10 is provided with a second magnetic attraction part, with the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part magnetically engaging. It can be understood that the cigar humidifier 10 is installed on the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 21 by magnetic attraction, ensuring a secure installation that is not easily loosened, and also achieving high installation efficiency.

[0033] Optionally, the cigar humidifier 10 is attached to the wall of the receiving cavity 21. Specifically, the cigar humidifier 10 is attached to the wall of the receiving cavity 21 with glue; or, the cigar humidifier 10 is attached to the wall of the receiving cavity 21 with Velcro.

[0034] Of course, in other embodiments, the cigar humidifier 10 may also be integrated with the packaging container 20 by a heat-sealing process.

[0035] In one embodiment, see Figure 1 The cigar humidifier 10 includes a humidification box 11, an adjustment cover 12, and a humidification medium 30. The humidification box 11 has a humidification chamber 1111, and the humidification medium 30 is disposed in the humidification chamber 1111.

[0036] Furthermore, the humidification box 11 is also provided with a first vent 1121, which communicates with the humidification chamber 1111. An adjusting cover 12 covers the area where the first vent 1121 is located, and the adjusting cover 12 is provided with a second vent 121. The adjusting cover 12 is movable relative to the humidification box 11, allowing the humidification box 11 to have an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the first vent 1121 and the second vent 121 at least partially overlap, allowing the humidification chamber 1111 to communicate with the external environment; in the closed state, the first vent 1121 and the second vent 121 are offset, isolating the humidification chamber 1111 from the external environment.

[0037] It should be noted that the movement of the adjusting cover 12 relative to the humidification box 11 can be either rotating the adjusting cover 12 relative to the humidification box 11 or moving the adjusting cover 12 relative to the humidification box 11.

[0038] It should be noted that when the cigar humidifier 10 is placed in the packaging container 20, the external environment refers to the environment inside the accommodating cavity 21.

[0039] When in use, an external force is applied to the adjusting cover 12, causing the adjusting cover 12 to move relative to the humidification box 11, switching the humidification box 11 from a closed state to an open state. In the open state, at least a portion of the first vent 1121 overlaps with at least a portion of the second vent 121, allowing the humidification chamber 1111 to communicate with the receiving chamber 21 through the first vent 1121 and the second vent 121. In this way, the humidification medium 30 can exchange moisture with the receiving chamber 21 through the first vent 1121 and the second vent 121, thereby regulating the humidity inside the receiving chamber 21 and keeping the humidity inside the receiving chamber 21 within a predetermined humidity range. This can avoid the reduced combustion performance or mold growth of cigars caused by excessively high relative humidity inside the receiving chamber 21, and also avoid problems such as wrapper cracking caused by excessively low relative humidity inside the receiving chamber 21.

[0040] If the cigar does not require humidification, an external force is applied to the adjusting cover 12, causing the adjusting cover 12 to move relative to the humidification box 11, so that the humidification box 11 switches from the open state to the closed state. In this way, the humidification chamber 1111 is isolated from the receiving chamber 21, and the humidification medium 30 cannot regulate the humidity in the receiving chamber 21.

[0041] In one embodiment, see Figure 1 The humidity control box 11 includes a box body 111. The box body 111 has a humidity control cavity 1111 and an opening 1112, and the humidity control cavity 1111 and the opening 1112 are connected. In this way, the humidity control cavity 1111 provides storage space for the humidity control medium 30, and the humidity control medium 30 can be put in and taken out through the opening 1112.

[0042] read Figure 1The humidification box 11 also includes a lid 112. The lid 112 is located at the opening 1112 and is detachably connected to the box body 111. A first vent 1121 is located on the lid 112. An adjusting cover 12 is rotatably connected to the lid 112. Because the lid 112 is detachably connected to the box body 111, it can be removed for easy replacement of the humidification medium 30. After the humidification medium 30 is replaced, the lid 112 is installed back into the opening 1112 of the box body 111. Thus, only the humidification medium 30 needs to be replaced, without replacing the humidification box 11, which helps save costs.

[0043] It should be noted that both the box body 111 and the lid 112 are made of non-breathable material. Alternatively, the box body 111 and the lid 112 may be made of one of the following materials: plastic, ceramic, metal, or kraft paper.

[0044] In one embodiment, the lid 112 is snap-fitted to the body 111. Of course, in other embodiments, the lid 112 may also be threaded to the body 111, and this is not a limitation.

[0045] In one embodiment, the humidity regulating box 11 further includes a microporous material body. The microporous material body has a plurality of first vent holes 1121, and the microporous material body covers the opening 1112. An adjusting cover 12 covers the microporous material body, and the adjusting cover 12 is rotatably connected to the box body 111.

[0046] It is understandable that the microporous material is a breathable material, and the micropores inherent in the microporous material are the first breathable pores 1121. The microporous material has continuous and dense micron-level pores, resulting in low resistance to water molecule diffusion and fast moisture exchange. Furthermore, the micron-level pores of the microporous material can block most dust and fibers, preventing external dust and fibers from entering the humidity regulating box 11 and avoiding contamination of the humidity regulating medium 30.

[0047] Optionally, the microporous material body is a breathable paper or a breathable membrane, wherein the breathable paper or membrane allows water vapor to pass through, and the water vapor transmission rate is 200 g / m³. 2 ~450 g / m 2 .

[0048] In one embodiment, the cigar humidifier 10 also includes a fan. The fan is located within the humidification chamber 1111. When the humidification chamber 11 is open, the fan forces air from the outside environment into the humidification chamber 1111 through the first vent 1121 and the second vent 121. When the humidification chamber 11 is open, the fan is activated, creating forced convection circulation within the humidification chamber 1111. This improves the exchange rate of water molecules between the surface of the humidification medium 30 and the air, thereby accelerating humidity regulation. Furthermore, by continuously driving airflow, the fan effectively eliminates humidity gradients within the accommodating cavity 21, preventing excessively high or low humidity in localized areas and maintaining a balanced humidity throughout the cigar, thus improving the stability of cigar storage quality.

[0049] In one embodiment, the cigar packaging structure further includes a humidity detection element 22. The humidity detection element 22 is disposed on the cigar humidifier 10 or the packaging container 20, and is used to detect the humidity within the humidification chamber 1111. In use, the humidity detection element 22 can detect the humidity within the humidification chamber 1111, thereby adjusting the overlapping area of ​​the first vent 1121 and the second vent 121 according to the humidity within the humidification chamber 1111, thus regulating the rate of moisture exchange.

[0050] Optionally, the humidity detection element 22 is a humidity sensor, which is located inside the humidity regulating chamber 1111.

[0051] Optionally, the humidity detection element 22 is a humidity test strip, which can display different colors, each representing a different humidity level. To facilitate observation of the color of the humidity test strip, the humidity control box 11 is provided with a transparent observation window.

[0052] Furthermore, the cigar packaging structure also includes a humidity display 23. The humidity display 23 is communicatively connected to the humidity detection element 22, and the humidity display 23 can display the humidity in the receiving cavity 21 in real time, so that the user can turn the cigar humidifier 10 on or off according to the humidity in the receiving cavity 21.

[0053] In one embodiment, one of the humidification box 11 and the adjustment cover 12 is provided with a toothed ring, the inner circumferential surface of which has a first tooth. The other of the humidification box 11 and the adjustment cover 12 is provided with a second tooth, and the first tooth engages with the second tooth. In use, each rotation of a tooth produces a perceptible "click" setting, allowing the user to precisely control the rotation angle of the adjustment cover 12, thereby accurately adjusting the overlapping area of ​​the first vent 1121 and the second vent 121, achieving stepless fine-tuning. The tooth engagement itself has a one-way self-locking characteristic, which can resist accidental rotation caused by transportation vibration or accidental touch, ensuring that the humidification setting does not drift during long-term storage. In addition, the engagement of the first tooth and the second tooth can generate a damping feel, which can improve the user experience.

[0054] In one embodiment, the humidity-regulating medium 30 is granular. Thus, the granular humidity-regulating medium 30 has a larger surface area than block or sheet-like media of the same volume, which helps to increase the rate of moisture exchange, thereby quickly regulating the humidity within the accommodating cavity 21. Furthermore, the granular humidity-regulating medium 30 can be freely filled into humidity-regulating boxes 11 of different shapes and sizes.

[0055] Optionally, the moisture-regulating hydrogel may be cylindrical, cubic, cuboid, or irregular in shape, without limitation.

[0056] It should be noted that the size of the humidity-regulating hydrogel can be selected based on the temperature, humidity, space size within the accommodating cavity 21, and the humidity-regulating effect that the humidity-regulating hydrogel can achieve.

[0057] If the shape of the conditioning hydrogel is cylindrical, the diameter of the conditioning hydrogel is in the range of 1mm to 50mm, and the height of the conditioning hydrogel is in the range of 1mm to 50mm.

[0058] If the conditioning hydrogel is cube-shaped or cuboid, the length of the conditioning hydrogel is in the range of 1mm to 50mm, the width is in the range of 1mm to 50mm, and the height is in the range of 1mm to 50mm.

[0059] In one embodiment, the humidity-regulating medium 30 may employ a three-layer material for moisturizing disclosed in existing patent CN114103281A. The three-layer material comprises an upper elastomer, a middle hydrogel, and a lower brush-like elastomer, which are chemically linked by a coupling agent. The hydrogel is a polyacrylamide hydrogel containing at least a humidity-regulating agent and a coupling agent; the upper elastomer is brominated butyl rubber containing a coupling agent; and the lower brush-like elastomer is an elastomer based on a brush-like polysiloxane matrix. The polyacrylamide hydrogel is a hydrogel polymerized from monomers under the action of an initiator, a catalyst, and a crosslinking agent; the monomers include acrylamide.

[0060] Of course, in other embodiments, the humidity conditioning medium 30 may be a fibrous humidity conditioning material.

[0061] The thickness ratio of the upper elastomer, hydrogel, and brush elastomer is (0.1–2.0):(0.1–15):(0.1–2.0).

[0062] Brush-like polysiloxanes are prepared by using any one of the following copolymers as the main chain: trimethylsiloxane-terminated vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer, trimethylsiloxane-terminated tetramethyldivinyldisiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer, or trimethylsiloxane-terminated tri(trimethylsilyl)oxyvinylsilane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer, with a number average molecular weight of 50,000–80,000 g / mol; using polydimethylsiloxane with one hydrogen atom at the end as the side chain, with a number average molecular weight of 3,000–6,000 g / mol; or using polydimethylsiloxane with two hydrogen atoms at the end as the crosslinking agent, with the crosslinking agent having a number average molecular weight of 6,000–10,000 g / mol.

[0063] The coupling agent is a vinyl-containing silane coupling agent.

[0064] The coupling agent contained in the hydrogel has a mass fraction of 0.1% to 0.5% relative to the acrylamide monomer.

[0065] The coupling agent contained in the elastomer has a mass fraction of 0.1% to 0.8% relative to the brominated butyl rubber.

[0066] The hydrogel contains a humidity-regulating factor in a mass fraction of 20% to 60% relative to the acrylamide monomer; the humidity-regulating factor is at least one of glycerol, L-serine, sodium alginate, and sodium pyrrolidone carboxylate.

[0067] The initiator is potassium persulfate, and its dosage is 0.01 g to 0.04 g per 15 g of acrylamide monomer; the catalyst is tetramethylethylenediamine, and its dosage is 20 μL to 40 μL per 15 g of acrylamide monomer; the crosslinking agent is N,N-methylenebisacrylamide, and its dosage is 3 mg to 5 mg per 15 g of acrylamide monomer.

[0068] The aforementioned humidity-regulating medium 30 is prepared using the following method:

[0069] The material utilizes a polyacrylamide-based intelligent humidity-regulating hydrogel. The main component is a polyacrylamide hydrogel containing at least two moisturizing and hygroscopic factors. This hydrogel is formed by the polymerization of monomers under the action of an initiator, cross-linking agent, and antibacterial agent. The monomers include acrylamide. The moisturizing factor in the hydrogel comprises 20%–60% of the acrylamide monomer by mass; the moisturizing factor is at least one of glycerol, L-serine, sodium alginate, and sodium pyrrolidone carboxylate. The hygroscopic factor in the hydrogel comprises 20%–50% of the acrylamide monomer by mass; the hygroscopic factor is at least one of lithium chloride (LiCl), calcium chloride (CaCl2), sodium chloride (NaCl), calcium sulfate (CaSO4), potassium chloride (KCl), and potassium nitrate (KNO3). The initiator is 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone (photoinitiator 1173), and its dosage is 50 μL per 10g of acrylamide monomer. ~100μL; the crosslinking agent is N,N-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA), with a dosage of 5 mg ~10 mg per 10g acrylamide monomer; the antibacterial agent is N,N,N-trimethylglycine (betaine), with a dosage of 30 mg ~60 mg per 10g acrylamide monomer.

[0070] The obtained hydrogel solution was poured into a mold, and after cross-linking and curing under ultraviolet light at room temperature, it was demolded to obtain a moisture-conditioned hydrogel.

[0071] Example 1

[0072] The humidity-regulating medium 30 was prepared by referring to the method described in Example 1 of patent application number CN202111404818.6. The specific method is as follows: 15 g of acrylamide (AM) was added to 50 g of water to form a mixed solution. After AM was uniformly dissolved, 0.005 g of crosslinking agent N,N-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) was added. The mixture was stirred on a magnetic stirrer for 2 min. 6 g of glycerol was added, and after deoxygenation for 15 min, 0.05 g of coupling agent vinyltrimethoxysilane was added. Then, 0.04 g of initiator potassium persulfate (KPS) and 25 μL of catalyst tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) were added. After stirring for 3 min, a uniform hydrogel precursor solution was obtained. The obtained precursor solution was poured into a 5×5×5 mm mold, forming a cube shape. After being bathed in a water bath at 60℃ for 3 h, the mixture was demolded to obtain the humidity-regulating hydrogel.

[0073] The humidifying hydrogel is placed into the humidifying box 11, which then regulates the humidity. The bottom of the humidifying box 11 is connected to the packaging container 20 via a tenon and mortise structure, forming a detachable integrated unit. Under these conditions, the adjusting cover 12 of the cigar humidifier 10 is rotated horizontally until the first vent 1121 coincides with the second vent 121, thus activating the humidification function. At room temperature, the humidity inside the packaging container 20 can be controlled to approximately 65%RH.

[0074] Example 2

[0075] The humidity-conditioning medium 30 was prepared as follows: 10 g of acrylamide (AM) was added to 15 g of water to form a mixed solution. After AM was uniformly dissolved, 3 g of lithium chloride, 33 mg of betaine, and 15 mg of crosslinking agent N,N-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) were added. The mixture was stirred on a magnetic stirrer for 5 min until uniformly dissolved. Then, 3 g of glycerol was added and dissolved for 2 min. The resulting solution was then deoxygenated by a vacuum pump for 15 min. Finally, 25 μL of photoinitiator 1173 was added and stirred for 2 min to obtain a uniform hydrogel precursor solution. The obtained precursor solution was poured into a Φ5×7 mm mold in cylindrical shape. After UV crosslinking and curing at room temperature for 45 s, the mold was removed to obtain the humidity-conditioning hydrogel.

[0076] The humidifying hydrogel is placed into the humidifying box 11, which then humidifies the environment. The bottom of the humidifying box 11 is attached to the packaging container 20 via Velcro. The packaging container 20 includes a can body and a lid, both of which are cylindrical and made of ceramic material, connected by a sealing ring. Under these conditions, the adjusting cover 12 of the cigar humidifier 10 is rotated horizontally until the first vent 1121 aligns with the second vent 121, thus activating humidification. At room temperature, the humidity inside the packaging container 20 can be controlled to approximately 70% RH.

[0077] Example 3

[0078] The humidity-conditioning medium 30 was prepared as follows: 10 g of acrylamide (AM) was added to 16 g of water to form a mixed solution. After AM was uniformly dissolved, 2.5 g of lithium chloride, 33 mg of betaine, and 15 mg of crosslinking agent N,N-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) were added. The mixture was stirred on a magnetic stirrer for 5 min until uniformly dissolved. Then, 2.5 g of glycerol was added and dissolved for 2 min. The resulting solution was then deoxygenated by a vacuum pump for 15 min. Finally, 25 μL of photoinitiator 1173 was added and stirred for 2 min to obtain a uniform hydrogel precursor solution. The obtained precursor solution was poured into a 4×5×7 mm mold in a cuboid shape. After crosslinking and curing under ultraviolet light at room temperature for 45 s, the mold was removed to obtain the humidity-conditioning hydrogel.

[0079] The humidifying hydrogel is placed into the humidifying box 11, and the humidifying box 11 is used for humidification. The bottom of the humidifying box 11 is integrated with the packaging container 20 through a heat-sealing process. Under these conditions, the adjusting cover 12 of the cigar humidifier 10 is rotated horizontally until the first vent 1121 and the second vent 121 coincide, thus turning on the humidification. At room temperature, the humidity inside the packaging container 20 is approximately 75%RH.

[0080] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0081] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0082] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0083] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0084] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0085] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0086] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cigar humidifier, characterized in that, include: A humidity regulating box, wherein the humidity regulating box is provided with a humidity regulating chamber and a first vent hole, and the humidity regulating chamber is connected to the first vent hole; An adjustment cover covers the area where the first vent is located. The adjustment cover has a second vent. The adjustment cover is movable relative to the humidity control box so that the humidity control box has an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the first vent and the second vent at least partially overlap to allow the humidity control chamber to communicate with the external environment. In the closed state, the first vent and the second vent are misaligned to isolate the humidity control chamber from the external environment. as well as A humidity-regulating medium is disposed within the humidity-regulating cavity.

2. The cigar humidor of claim 1, wherein, The humidity regulating box includes a box body and a box lid. The box body has a humidity regulating cavity and an opening. The humidity regulating cavity communicates with the opening. The box lid is located at the opening and is detachably connected to the box body. The first vent is located on the box lid. The adjustment cover is rotatably connected to the box lid.

3. The cigar humidor of claim 1, wherein, The humidity regulating box includes a box body and a microporous material body having a plurality of the first vent holes. The box body is provided with the humidity regulating cavity and an opening. The humidity regulating cavity is in communication with the opening. The microporous material body covers the opening. The adjusting cover covers the microporous material body and is rotatably connected to the box body.

4. The cigar humidor of claim 1, wherein, The cigar humidifier also includes a fan located inside the humidification chamber. When the humidification chamber is in the open state, the fan drives air from the external environment into the humidification chamber through the first vent and the second vent.

5. The cigar humidor of claim 1, wherein, One of the humidification box and the adjustment cover is provided with a toothed ring, the inner circumferential surface of the toothed ring is provided with a first tooth, and the other of the humidification box and the adjustment cover is provided with a second tooth, the first tooth meshing with the second tooth.

6. The cigar humidor of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The humidity-regulating medium includes a humidity-regulating hydrogel.

7. A cigar packaging structure characterized by, include: A packaging container having a receiving cavity for storing cigars; as well as The cigar humidifier as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cigar humidifier is disposed in the packaging container and the cigar humidifier is used to regulate the humidity within the accommodating cavity.

8. The cigar pack structure of claim 7, wherein The cigar packaging structure also includes a humidity detection element and a humidity display. The humidity detection element is disposed in the accommodating cavity and is used to detect the humidity in the accommodating cavity. The humidity display is communicatively connected to the humidity detection element and is disposed in the cigar humidifier or the packaging container.

9. The cigar pack structure of claim 7, wherein The cigar humidifier is detachably mounted on the packaging container.

10. The cigar pack structure of claim 7, wherein The cavity wall of the accommodating cavity is provided with a mounting groove, and at least a portion of the cigar humidifier is disposed in the mounting groove and engages with the mounting groove. Alternatively, the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity is provided with a first magnetic attraction part, and the cigar humidifier is provided with a second magnetic attraction part, wherein the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part are magnetically attracted to each other; Alternatively, the cigar humidifier is adhered to the cavity wall of the receiving cavity.

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