Cigar forming and maintenance case

Abstract

The application relates to the forming and curing technical field of cigars, in particular to a cigar forming and curing box, which comprises a forming box holder, a baffle, a first positioning mechanism, a roller shutter mechanism, a second positioning mechanism and a mark, the forming box holder is provided with a containing cavity; the baffle is arranged in the containing cavity and can slide; the first positioning mechanism is used for positioning the baffle; the roller shutter mechanism comprises a roller shutter box, a roller shutter and a cooperation shaft, the roller shutter box is installed on one side of the forming box holder in the length direction, the roller shutter has a fixed end and a movable end, the fixed end is fixed in the roller shutter box, the movable end is located outside the roller shutter box and can be unfolded to cover the space or be rolled up relative to the roller shutter box, and the cooperation shaft is limitingly installed on the movable end; the second positioning mechanism is connected with the cooperation shaft and is used for fixing the unfolded roller shutter; and the mark is arranged on one side of the forming box holder in the width direction and extends along the length direction of the forming box holder and is used for marking the position of the baffle. The application reduces the breakage rate of cigars.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cigar shaping and maintenance technology, and in particular to a cigar shaping and maintenance box. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of cigars, shaping and curing are two key steps. Shaping refers to the process of rolling tobacco leaves into a specific shape and initially setting them, while curing is an important step in stabilizing the moisture and aroma inside the cigar, directly affecting the quality of the final product.

[0003] In existing processes, these two steps are usually completed in different specialized containers. First, the cigar is shaped and initially fixed in the forming box, and then it is transferred to the curing box for long-term curing. However, cigars are still relatively fragile after forming. During the transfer from the forming box to the curing box, collisions or squeezing can easily occur due to manual operation or mechanical handling, resulting in problems such as cigar breakage and leaf breakage, which significantly increases the loss rate in the production process. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a cigar forming and maintenance box that can reduce the loss rate during the production process.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution: A cigar forming and maintenance box, the cigar forming and maintenance box comprising: A molded box holder is provided with an open receiving cavity for holding cigars; A baffle is arranged in the receiving cavity along the width direction of the molded box holder and can slide in the length direction of the molded box holder, forming a space for receiving cigars between the baffle and a portion of the inner wall of the receiving cavity. The first positioning mechanism is installed on one side of the molding box holder in its width direction for fixing or unlocking the moved baffle; A roller blind mechanism includes a roller blind box, a roller blind, and a cooperating shaft. The roller blind box is installed on one side of the forming box support along its length. The roller blind has a fixed end and a movable end. The fixed end is fixed inside the roller blind box, and the movable end is located outside the roller blind box and can be unfolded relative to the roller blind box to cover the space or rolled up relative to the roller blind box. The cooperating shaft is limited and installed on the movable end. The second positioning mechanism is disposed on the same side as the first positioning mechanism and is connected to the mating shaft, and is used to fix the rolled-up curtain after it is unfolded. A mark is provided on one side of the molded box tray in its width direction and extends along the length direction of the molded box tray to mark the position of the baffle; When the roller shutter is unfolded and covers the space, the external pre-compression mold can pre-compress the cigars in the space through the roller shutter.

[0006] Understandably, this application, by setting up a baffle, a first positioning mechanism, a rolling shutter mechanism, a second positioning mechanism, and a marker, adjusts the positions of the baffle and rolling shutter during the pre-compression of cigars using the first and second positioning mechanisms, and precisely controls the positions of the baffle and rolling shutter through the marker. Through the coordinated operation of multiple components, the cigars can be precisely compressed and shaped. At the same time, the positions of the baffle and rolling shutter mechanism are fixed by the first and second positioning mechanisms, so that the cigars can maintain their corresponding shape and be maintained after pre-compression, avoiding the need for transfer and reducing the loss rate during the cigar production process.

[0007] In one embodiment, the marking is configured as a ruler or a color mark.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first positioning mechanism includes a first stop bar and a first locking member, and the molding box holder has a first sliding groove communicating with the receiving cavity on its side in the width direction, and the first sliding groove extends along the length direction of the molding box holder. The first stop bar abuts against the side of the molding box holder in the width direction of the molding box holder. One end of the first locking member passes through the stop bar and extends into the receiving cavity through the first sliding groove and is connected to the first baffle. The first locking member and the first stop bar cooperate to lock or unlock the baffle.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first locking member is configured as a threaded member, and the threaded member is threadedly connected to the baffle.

[0010] In one embodiment, the number of the first positioning mechanisms is set to two, with one of the first positioning mechanisms respectively provided on each side of the molded box tray in the width direction of the molded box tray.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first positioning mechanism further includes an abutment plate, which is connected to one side of the first stop bar in the length direction of the molded box tray and abuts against the side of the molded box tray for limiting positioning.

[0012] In one embodiment, the second positioning mechanism includes a second stop bar and a second locking member. The side of the molded box tray on which the first positioning mechanism is provided has a second sliding groove communicating with the receiving cavity, and the second sliding groove extends along the length direction of the molded box tray. The second stop bar abuts against the side of the molding box holder in the width direction. The end of the mating shaft extends out of the receiving cavity through the second sliding groove and passes through the second stop bar. The second locking member is connected to the mating shaft and cooperates with the second stop bar to lock or unlock the roller shutter.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second locking member is configured as a nut or screw, and the second locking member is threadedly connected to the mating shaft; And / or, the number of the second positioning mechanisms is set to two, with one second positioning mechanism provided on each side of the molding box tray in the width direction of the molding box tray.

[0014] In one embodiment, along the length of the molded box holder, the second stop bar abuts against the first positioning mechanism on the side facing the roller shutter box.

[0015] In one embodiment, the molded box holder is made of cedar wood.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the cigar forming and conditioning box, by setting up baffles, a first positioning mechanism, a rolling shutter mechanism, a second positioning mechanism, and markings, adjusts the positions of the baffles and rolling shutters during the pre-compression of cigars using the first and second positioning mechanisms, and precisely controls the positions of the baffles and rolling shutters through the markings. Through the coordinated operation of multiple components, the cigarettes can be precisely pressed and shaped. At the same time, the positions of the baffles and rolling shutters are fixed by the first and second positioning mechanisms, so that the cigars can maintain their corresponding shape and undergo conditioning after pre-compression, avoiding the need for transfer and reducing the loss rate during the cigar preparation process. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cigar forming and maintenance box provided in this application.

[0019] Figure 2 This application Figure 1 A magnified view of the middle V section.

[0020] Figure 3 This application provides a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cigar forming and maintenance box for cigars.

[0021] Figure 4 A top view of the cigar forming and maintenance box provided in this application.

[0022] Figure 5 The structural diagram provided in this application shows the cigar forming and maintenance box with a ruler marking.

[0023] The component labels are as follows: 100. Cigar forming and maintenance box; 10. Forming box holder; 11. Opening; 12. Receiving cavity; 13. First slide groove; 14. Second slide groove; 20. Baffle; 21. Space; 30. First positioning mechanism; 31. First stop bar; 32. First locking element; 33. Abutment plate; 40. Roller shutter mechanism; 41. Roller shutter box; 42. Roller shutter; 421. Fixed end; 422. Movable end; 43. Matching shaft; 50. Second positioning mechanism; 51. Second stop bar; 52. Second locking element; 60. Marking; 200. Cigars. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used 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 as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is 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 can mean that the first feature is 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.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This application provides a cigar forming and maintenance box 100 for pre-compression forming and maintenance of cigars 200.

[0030] Specifically, the cigar forming and maintenance box 100 includes: a forming box holder 10, a baffle 20, a first positioning mechanism 30, a roller shutter mechanism 40, a second positioning mechanism 50, and a label 60. The forming box holder 10 is provided with a receiving cavity 12 having an opening 11, which is used to receive cigars 200. The baffle 20 is arranged in the receiving cavity 12 along the width direction y of the forming box holder 10 and can slide in the length direction x of the forming box holder 10, forming a space 21 for receiving cigars 200 between the baffle 20 and a portion of the inner wall of the receiving cavity 12. The first positioning mechanism 30 is installed on one side of the forming box holder 10 in the width direction y, for fixing or unlocking the moved baffle 20. The roller shutter mechanism 40 includes a roller shutter box 41 and a roller shutter. 42 and a cooperating shaft 43, the roller shutter box 41 is installed on one side of the forming box holder 10 in its length direction x, the roller shutter 42 has a fixed end 421 and a movable end 422, the fixed end 421 is fixed inside the roller shutter box 41, the movable end 422 is located outside the roller shutter box 41 and can be unfolded relative to the roller shutter box 41 to cover the space 21 or rolled up relative to the roller shutter box 41, the cooperating shaft 43 is limited and installed on the movable end 422; the second positioning mechanism 50 is arranged on the same side as the first positioning mechanism 30 and is connected to the cooperating shaft 43, for fixing the unfolded roller shutter 42; the mark 60 is provided on one side of the forming box holder 10 in its width direction y and extends along the length direction x of the forming box holder 10, for marking the position of the baffle 20. Wherein, when the roller shutter 42 is unfolded and covers the space 21, the external pre-compression mold can perform pre-compression operation on the cigars 200 in the space 21 through the roller shutter 42.

[0031] In existing technology, the pre-compression and curing of cigar 200s are divided into two processes. A forming box and a curing box are needed for pre-compression and curing. First, the cigar is shaped and initially fixed within the forming box. After pre-compression, it is transferred to the curing box for prolonged curing. On one hand, cigar 200s are still relatively fragile after forming. During the transfer from the forming box to the curing box, collisions or compression due to manual handling or mechanical transport can easily cause damage such as breakage and leaf breakage, significantly increasing the loss rate during production. On the other hand, there is a transfer step between the pre-compression and curing steps, requiring each cigar 200 to be transferred, consuming a significant amount of manpower. This application, by setting up a baffle 20, a first positioning mechanism 30, a roller shutter mechanism 40, a second positioning mechanism 50, and a marker 60, adjusts the positions of the baffle 20 and the roller shutter 42 during the pre-compression of the cigar 200 using the first positioning mechanism 30 and the second positioning mechanism 50, and precisely controls the positions of the baffle 20 and the roller shutter 42 using the marker 60. Through the coordinated operation of multiple components, the cigar can be precisely compressed and shaped. At the same time, the first positioning mechanism 30 and the second positioning mechanism 50 fix the positions of the baffle 20 and the roller shutter mechanism 40, so that the cigar 200 can maintain its shape and be maintained after pre-compression, avoiding the need for transfer and reducing the loss rate during transfer. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for manual transfer, thus reducing labor costs.

[0032] In one embodiment, the forming box holder 10 is made of cedar wood. Thus, by setting the forming box holder 10 of cedar wood, and by setting the receiving cavity 12 to be a non-sealed structure, air can circulate between the receiving cavity 12 and the external environment. By controlling the environment in which the cigar forming and maintenance box 100 is located, the temperature and humidity for the maintenance of the cigar 200 can be controlled. Thus, by placing the cigar 200 in the cigar forming and maintenance box 100, the maintenance of the cigar 200 can be achieved.

[0033] In one embodiment, the length of the molded box holder 10 is A, where 460mm ≥ A ≥ 430 mm. For example, the length can be 460mm, 450mm, 440mm, 430mm, etc. The width of the molded box holder 10 is D, where 230mm ≥ D ≥ 220mm. For example, the width can be 230mm, 225mm, 220mm, etc. The height of the molded box holder 10 is H, where 20mm ≥ H ≥ 30mm. For example, the height can be 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, etc.

[0034] like Figure 4As shown, the number of first positioning mechanisms 30 is set to two, with one first positioning mechanism 30 respectively provided on each side of the molding box tray 10 in the width direction y. Through the first positioning mechanisms 30 on both sides, the baffle 20 can be driven to move stably along the length direction x of the molding box tray 10.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first positioning mechanism 30 includes a first stop bar 31 and a first locking member 32. The molding box holder 10 has a first sliding groove 13 on its side in the width direction y, communicating with the receiving cavity 12, and the first sliding groove 13 extends along the length direction x of the molding box holder 10. The first stop bar 31 is positioned and abuts against the side of the molding box holder 10 in the width direction y. One end of the first locking member 32 passes through the stop bar and extends into the receiving cavity 12 through the first sliding groove 13, connecting with the first baffle 20. The first locking member 32 and the first stop bar 31 cooperate to lock or unlock the baffle 20. Thus, by setting the first stop bar 31 and the first locking member 32, the first locking member 32 is released when adjusting the position of the baffle 20, and tightened after adjustment to fix the position of the baffle 20. The structure is simple and easy to operate. Here, the first stop bar 31 can be configured as a rectangle, square, or I-shaped object.

[0036] In one embodiment, the first positioning mechanism 30 further includes an abutment plate 33, which is connected to one side of the first stop bar 31 along the length x of the forming box holder 10 and abuts against the side of the forming box holder 10 for limiting. Thus, by providing the abutment plate 33, the contact area between the first positioning mechanism 30 and the forming box holder 10 can be increased, thereby increasing the friction between the first stop bar 31 and the forming box holder 10 when the first locking member 32 is locked. This allows the first stop bar 31 to more stably fix the baffle 20, preventing the baffle 20 from shifting and causing dimensional errors in the cigar 200.

[0037] In one embodiment, the first locking member 32 is configured as a threaded member, and the threaded member is threadedly connected to the baffle 20. Here, the threaded member can be a screw, or a combination of a nut and a stud.

[0038] In one embodiment, the number of second positioning mechanisms 50 is set to two, with one second positioning mechanism 50 respectively provided on each side of the molding box tray 10 in the width direction y. Through the second positioning mechanisms 50 on both sides, the roller shutter 42 can be driven to move stably along the length direction x of the molding box tray 10.

[0039] like Figure 2As shown, the second positioning mechanism 50 includes a second stop bar 51 and a second locking member 52. The molding box holder 10, on one side where the first positioning mechanism 30 is located, has a second sliding groove 14 communicating with the receiving cavity 12, and the second sliding groove 14 extends along the length direction x of the molding box holder 10. The second stop bar 51 abuts against the side of the molding box holder 10 in the width direction y. The end of the mating shaft 43 extends out of the receiving cavity 12 through the second sliding groove 14 and passes through the second stop bar 51. The second locking member 52 is connected to the mating shaft 43 and cooperates with the second stop bar 51 to lock or unlock the roller blind 42. Thus, by setting the second stop bar 51 and the second locking member 52, when adjusting the position of the roller blind 42, the second locking member 52 is released; after adjustment, tightening the second locking member 52 fixes the position of the roller blind 42. The structure is simple and easy to operate. Here, the second stop bar 51 can be configured as a rectangle, square, or I-shaped shape.

[0040] In one embodiment, along the length x of the molding box holder 10, the second stop 51 abuts against the first positioning mechanism 30 on the side facing the roller blind box 41. Through the abutment action between the second stop 51 and the first positioning mechanism 30, the resistance of the first positioning mechanism 30 can be used to fix the second stop 51, preventing the roller blind 42 from shifting position.

[0041] Preferably, the second locking member 52 is configured as a nut or screw, and the second locking member 52 is threadedly connected to the mating shaft 43.

[0042] In one embodiment, the marking 60 is configured as a ruler or a color mark. By configuring the marking 60 as a ruler or a color mark, during the pre-compression of the cigar 200, the baffle 20 and the roller shutter 42 can be adjusted according to the desired value to correspond to the marking 60, thereby precisely limiting the size of the cigar 200 after compression, making the compression process of the cigar 200 simpler and more reliable.

[0043] In one embodiment, 60 is configured as a color identifier 60, meaning different colors are used to mark different positions on the molding tray 10, corresponding to the positions of the first positioning mechanism 30 and the second positioning mechanism 50 during the pressing and molding of different sizes of cigars 200. For example, blue identifier 60 and red identifier 60 represent 6.5"×42 and 7"×48 cigars 200 respectively, and there are three blue identifiers and three red identifiers 60, representing the positions of the first positioning mechanism 30 and the second positioning mechanism 50 when pressing three, four, and five cigars 200 respectively. When pressing 6.5"×42 cigars 200, if there are four cigars 200, the first positioning mechanism 30 and the second positioning mechanism 50 should move to the middle blue identifier 60.

[0044] In another embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, mark 60 is configured as a scale. In this way, it can be used for precise pressing and shaping of cigars 200 of various sizes and quantities, making the cigar forming and maintenance box 100 more versatile.

[0045] 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.

[0046] The above embodiments merely illustrate 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 patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cigar forming and maintenance box, characterized in that, The cigar forming and maintenance box (100) includes: The molded box holder (10) is provided with a receiving cavity (12) having an opening (11) for receiving cigars (200). A baffle (20) is arranged in the cavity (12) along the width direction of the molded box holder (10) and can slide in the length direction of the molded box holder (10), forming a space (21) for accommodating cigars (200) between it and part of the inner wall of the cavity (12). The first positioning mechanism (30) is installed on one side of the molding box tray (10) in the width direction for fixing or unlocking the moved baffle (20). The roller blind mechanism (40) includes a roller blind box (41), a roller blind (42), and a cooperating shaft (43). The roller blind box (41) is installed on one side of the molding box support (10) along its length. The roller blind (42) has a fixed end (421) and a movable end (422). The fixed end (421) is fixed inside the roller blind box (41). The movable end (422) is located outside the roller blind box (41) and can be unfolded relative to the roller blind box (41) to cover the space (21) or rolled up relative to the roller blind box (41). The cooperating shaft (43) is limited and installed on the movable end (422). The second positioning mechanism (50) is disposed on the same side as the first positioning mechanism (30) and connected to the mating shaft (43) for fixing the rolled-up curtain (42) after it is unfolded. A mark (60) is provided on one side of the molded box holder (10) in the width direction and extends along the length direction of the molded box holder (10) to mark (60) the position of the baffle (20); When the roller shutter (42) is unfolded and covers the space (21), the external pre-compression mold can pre-compress the cigars (200) in the space (21) through the roller shutter (42).

2. The cigar forming and maintenance box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The marking (60) is configured as a scale or a color mark.

3. The cigar forming and maintenance box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning mechanism (30) includes a first stop bar (31) and a first locking member (32). The molding box holder (10) has a first sliding groove (13) on its side in the width direction that communicates with the receiving cavity (12), and the first sliding groove (13) extends along the length direction of the molding box holder (10). The first stop bar (31) abuts against the side of the molding box holder (10) in the width direction of the molding box holder (10). One end of the first locking member (32) passes through the stop bar and extends into the receiving cavity (12) through the first sliding groove (13) and is connected to the baffle (20). The first locking member (32) and the first stop bar (31) cooperate with each other to lock or unlock the baffle (20).

4. The cigar forming and maintenance box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first locking member (32) is configured as a threaded member, and the threaded member is threadedly connected to the baffle (20).

5. The cigar forming and maintenance box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the first positioning mechanism (30) is set to two, and one of the first positioning mechanisms (30) is provided on each side of the molding box tray (10) in the width direction of the molding box tray (10).

6. The cigar forming and maintenance box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second positioning mechanism (50) further includes an abutment plate (33), which is connected to the first stop bar (31) on one side of the molding box holder (10) in the length direction and abuts against the side of the molding box holder (10).

7. The cigar forming and maintenance box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second positioning mechanism (50) includes a second stop bar (51) and a second locking member (52). The molding box holder (10) is provided with a second sliding groove (14) communicating with the accommodating cavity (12) on one side of the first positioning mechanism (30). The second sliding groove (14) extends along the length direction of the molding box holder (10). The second stop bar (51) abuts against the side of the molding box holder (10) in the width direction of the molding box holder (10). The end of the mating shaft (43) extends out of the receiving cavity (12) through the second slide groove (14) and passes through the second stop bar (51). The second locking member (52) is connected to the mating shaft (43) and cooperates with the second stop bar (51) to lock or unlock the roller shutter (42).

8. The cigar forming and maintenance box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second locking member (52) is configured as a nut or screw, and the second locking member (52) is threadedly connected to the mating shaft (43); And / or, the number of the second positioning mechanism (50) is set to two, with one second positioning mechanism (50) provided on each side of the molding box tray (10) in the width direction of the molding box tray (10).

9. The cigar forming and maintenance box according to claim 7, characterized in that, Along the length of the molding box holder (10), the second stop (51) abuts against the first positioning mechanism (30) on the side facing the roller shutter box (41).

10. The cigar forming and maintenance box according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The molded box holder (10) is made of cedar wood.

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