A conditioning machine

By introducing a design that combines nozzle blowing and vibrating groove with an anti-stick coating in the rehumidifier, the problem of smoke adhering to the feed hood and inner wall of the drum is solved, achieving efficient cleaning and stable operation of the equipment, and improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN224670833UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25CHINA TOBACCO SHAANXI IND
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Application Number
CN202522060711.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-24
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-24

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Technical Problem

During operation, existing rehumidifiers tend to accumulate soot on the feed hood and inner wall of the drum, resulting in frequent cleaning, high maintenance costs, and impacting production efficiency and product quality.

Method used

A rehumidifier comprising a frame, a material conveying roller, a feed hood, a vibrating trough, and a cleaning component was designed. By blowing air onto the inner wall of the roller through nozzles and using the vibration conveying method of the vibrating trough, the adhesion and accumulation of tobacco dust is reduced. Combined with the application of an anti-stick coating on the inner wall of the feed hood, it is ensured that the tobacco leaves enter the roller smoothly and come into full contact with the steam.

Benefits of technology

This significantly reduced the frequency of equipment cleaning, decreased downtime for cleaning and maintenance costs, and improved production efficiency and product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a moisture regaining machine cleaning technical field, concretely relates to a moisture regaining machine. Including frame, material conveying cylinder, feed cover shell, vibrating groove and cleaning component, material conveying cylinder is located on frame and is inclined, feed cover shell is located in frame and is close to the higher side of material conveying cylinder, and feed cover shell communicates with the entrance of material conveying cylinder, vibrating groove is located in the side of frame close to feed cover shell, and the outlet of vibrating groove can pass through and enter material conveying cylinder, cleaning component includes the nozzle and hair dryer that intercommunication, nozzle is located in the side of frame close to feed cover shell, and the air outlet of nozzle enters material conveying cylinder and is used for blowing to the inner wall of material conveying cylinder. Above structure has reduced the cleaning frequency of equipment greatly, has reduced the time and maintenance cost of shutdown cleaning, thereby has promoted the production efficiency and product quality of whole cigarette production line.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of dehumidifier cleaning technology, and more specifically, to a dehumidifier. Background Technology

[0002] A rehumidifier is a key piece of equipment on a cigarette production line used to increase the moisture content of tobacco leaves. It achieves the rehumidification process by having steam come into contact with the tobacco leaves. In existing rehumidifiers, tobacco dust tends to adhere and accumulate on the feed hood and the inner wall of the drum during operation, resulting in frequent cleaning, high maintenance costs, and negative impacts on production efficiency and product quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a rehumidification machine that can significantly reduce the cleaning frequency of the equipment, reduce downtime for cleaning and maintenance costs, thereby improving the production efficiency and product quality of the entire cigarette production line.

[0004] This utility model discloses a rehumidification machine, including a frame, a material conveying roller, a feeding cover, a vibrating trough, and a cleaning component. The material conveying roller is inclinedly mounted on the frame. The feeding cover is mounted on the frame and located on the higher side of the material conveying roller, and the feeding cover is connected to the inlet of the material conveying roller. The vibrating trough is located on the side of the frame near the feeding cover, and the outlet of the vibrating trough can pass through and extend into the material conveying roller. The cleaning component includes a nozzle and a blower that are connected to each other. The nozzle is located on the side of the frame near the feeding cover, and the air outlet of the nozzle extends into the material conveying roller to blow air onto the inner wall of the material conveying roller.

[0005] Optionally, the outlet of the vibrating trough extends into the material conveying roller to a depth of 150mm-250mm.

[0006] Optionally, the nozzle is further provided with a first connector, and the frame is provided with a second connector. The first connector has a first connection hole, and the second connector has a second connection hole. The first connector can rotate relative to the second connector to adjust the angle of the nozzle. Fasteners are provided on the first connection hole and the second connection hole to fix the first connector and the second connector.

[0007] Optionally, one of the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole is a horizontal strip hole, and the other is a vertical strip hole.

[0008] Optionally, the fastener is a bolt.

[0009] Optionally, the inner wall of the feed shroud is coated with an anti-stick coating.

[0010] Optionally, the anti-stick coating is a Teflon coating.

[0011] Optionally, the outlet of the vibrating trough extends into the material conveying roller to a depth of 200 mm.

[0012] Optionally, the feed hood has an inlet on the side away from the material conveying roller, and the vibrating groove extends into the material conveying roller through the inlet.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the rehumidifier provided in this embodiment are as follows: the frame, as the supporting foundation of the entire rehumidifier, provides a platform for the installation and fixing of all other components, ensuring the stability and structural integrity of the entire equipment during operation; the material conveying roller, inclinedly mounted on the frame, utilizes gravity to assist the movement of tobacco leaves within the roller, ensuring smooth conveying of the tobacco leaves from the higher end to the lower end, while simultaneously ensuring full contact with steam during conveying to complete the rehumidification process; the feed hood is mounted on the frame and close to the higher side of the material conveying roller, which is in contact with the material conveying roller... The inlet of the drum is connected, primarily serving to guide the tobacco leaves into the drum. The vibrating trough mainly relies on vibration to transport the tobacco leaves into the material conveying drum, reducing the adhesion and accumulation of material on the inner wall of the feeding hood. The cleaning component consists of interconnected nozzles and a blower. The nozzles are installed on the side of the frame near the feeding hood, with their outlets extending into the material conveying drum to blow air onto its inner wall. The blower provides high-pressure airflow to the nozzles. When the equipment is running, the nozzles continuously blow air onto the inner wall of the material conveying drum, effectively removing tobacco dust adhering to the drum's inner wall and preventing dust accumulation. In this embodiment, the rehumidifier's cleaning component, through nozzles blowing air onto the inner wall of the drum, can remove tobacco dust from the inner wall of the material conveying drum in real time, effectively reducing dust adhesion and accumulation. Simultaneously, the vibrating conveying method of the vibrating trough disperses the tobacco leaves into the drum, reducing tobacco residue on the inner wall of the feeding hood and further reducing the probability of dust accumulation. This significantly reduces the cleaning frequency of the equipment, reduces downtime for cleaning and maintenance costs, thereby improving the overall production efficiency and product quality of the cigarette production line. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the accompanying drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rehumidifier provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connector and the second connector provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a side view of the feed hood provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] The labels for the attached figures are as follows:

[0019] 10. Frame; 110. Second connector; 101. Second connecting hole; 20. Material conveying roller; 30. Feed cover; 301. Inlet; 40. Vibrating groove; 50. Cleaning component; 510. Nozzle; 60. First connector; 601. First connecting hole; 70. Fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0020] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The preferred embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides a rehumidification machine, including a frame 10, a material conveying roller 20, a feeding cover 30, a vibrating trough 40, and a cleaning component 50. The material conveying roller 20 is inclinedly mounted on the frame 10. The feeding cover 30 is mounted on the frame 10 and is located near the higher side of the material conveying roller 20, and the feeding cover 30 is connected to the inlet of the material conveying roller 20. The vibrating trough 40 is located on the side of the frame 10 near the feeding cover 30, and the outlet of the vibrating trough 40 can pass through and extend into the material conveying roller 20. The cleaning component 50 includes a nozzle 510 and a blower (not shown in the figure) that are connected to each other. The nozzle 510 is located on the side of the frame 10 near the feeding cover 30, and the air outlet of the nozzle 510 extends into the material conveying roller 20 to blow air onto the inner wall of the material conveying roller 20.

[0022] The frame 10 serves as the supporting foundation for the entire rehumidifier, providing a platform for the installation and fixation of all other components, ensuring the stability and structural integrity of the entire equipment during operation. The material conveying roller 20 is inclined and mounted on the frame 10, utilizing gravity to assist the movement of tobacco leaves within the roller, ensuring smooth conveying of the tobacco leaves from the higher end to the lower end, while simultaneously ensuring full contact with steam during conveying to complete the rehumidification process. The feed hood 30 is mounted on the frame 10 and located near the higher side of the material conveying roller 20, communicating with the inlet of the material conveying roller 20, primarily guiding the tobacco leaves into the roller. The vibrating trough 40 primarily relies on vibration to transport tobacco leaves into the material conveying drum 20, reducing the adhesion and accumulation of material on the inner wall of the feed hood 30. The cleaning component 50 consists of interconnected nozzles 510 and a blower. The nozzles 510 are installed on the side of the frame 10 near the feed hood 30, and their outlets extend into the material conveying drum 20 to blow air onto the inner wall of the drum. The blower provides high-pressure airflow to the nozzles 510. When the equipment is running, the nozzles 510 continuously blow air onto the inner wall of the material conveying drum 20, effectively removing tobacco dust adhering to the inner wall and preventing dust accumulation. In this embodiment, the rehumidifier, with its cleaning component 50 blowing air onto the inner wall of the drum through the nozzles 510, can remove tobacco dust from the inner wall of the material conveying drum 20 in real time, effectively reducing the adhesion and accumulation of tobacco dust. At the same time, the conveying method of the vibrating trough 40 disperses the tobacco leaves into the drum, reducing the residue of tobacco leaves on the inner wall of the feed hood 30, further reducing the probability of tobacco dust accumulation. This significantly reduces the frequency of equipment cleaning, minimizes downtime for cleaning and maintenance costs, thereby improving the overall production efficiency and product quality of the cigarette production line.

[0023] As a preferred embodiment, the outlet of the vibrating groove 40 extends into the material conveying roller 20 to a depth of 150mm-250mm.

[0024] Within a depth range of 150mm-250mm, the outlet of the vibrating trough 40 accurately delivers the tobacco leaves to the appropriate position within the material conveying drum 20, ensuring that the tobacco leaves can enter the effective working area of ​​the material conveying drum 20 in a timely manner and fully contact the steam. At the same time, this depth reduces the contact opportunity between the tobacco leaves and the inner wall of the feed hood 30, thereby further reducing the accumulation of tobacco dust on the inner wall of the feed hood 30.

[0025] In this embodiment, the outlet of the vibrating groove 40 can extend into the material conveying roller 20 to a depth of 200mm.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment, the nozzle 510 is further provided with a first connector 60, and the frame 10 is provided with a second connector 110. The first connector 60 has a first connection hole 601, and the second connector 110 has a second connection hole 101. The first connector 60 can rotate relative to the second connector 110 to adjust the angle of the nozzle 510. Fasteners 70 are provided on the first connection hole 601 and the second connection hole 101 to fix the first connector 60 and the second connector 110.

[0027] In this embodiment, the structure is used to adjust the angle of the nozzle 510. Specifically, the first connecting member 60 can be rotated on the second connecting member 110 as needed to adjust the nozzle 510 to a suitable angle position. Fasteners 70 are then installed on the first connecting hole 601 and the second connecting hole 101 to fix the first connecting member 60 and the second connecting member 110, thereby fixing the angle of the nozzle 510. This adjustable installation structure allows the nozzle 510 to adjust the direction of its outlet according to actual production conditions (such as the type of tobacco leaves, humidity, and the running speed of the drum), ensuring that the airflow from the nozzle 510 accurately acts on the areas prone to tobacco dust accumulation on the inner wall of the material conveying drum 20, thus improving the cleaning effect.

[0028] As a preferred embodiment, one of the first connecting hole 601 and the second connecting hole 101 is a horizontal strip hole, and the other is a vertical strip hole.

[0029] The combination of horizontal and vertical strip-shaped holes provides greater flexibility in adjusting the position of the nozzle 510. Operators can adjust the angle of the nozzle 510 based on the actual accumulation of smoke on the inner wall of the drum, ensuring that the nozzle 510's outlet more accurately covers the smoke accumulation area, further improving the cleaning efficiency and effectiveness of the cleaning component 50.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment, the fastener 70 is a bolt.

[0031] Bolts, as a common type of fastener, have advantages such as simple structure, convenient installation and disassembly, and reliable connection. In this rehumidifier, after the angle and position of the nozzle 510 are adjusted to a suitable state, the first connecting member 60 and the second connecting member 110 can be firmly fixed together by passing the bolt through the first connecting hole 601 and the second connecting hole 101. This ensures that the nozzle 510 will not shift its position due to vibration or other factors during equipment operation, and ensures that the cleaning component 50 can continuously and stably perform its cleaning function. Furthermore, when it is necessary to readjust the angle or position of the nozzle 510, simply loosening the bolt is sufficient for adjustment, making the operation convenient.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment, the inner wall of the feed cover 30 is coated with an anti-stick coating.

[0033] The anti-stick coating is a special coating material that does not easily adhere to other substances. Applying it to the inner wall of the feed hood 30 alters its surface properties, making it difficult for tobacco dust to adhere to its surface. The feed hood 30, as the channel through which tobacco leaves enter the material conveying roller 20, is one of the areas where tobacco dust easily accumulates. Applying an anti-stick coating to its inner wall is an important measure to solve the tobacco dust adhesion problem at the material level. It works synergistically with the cleaning component 50 and the vibrating trough 40 to further improve the overall anti-dust accumulation effect of the equipment.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment, the anti-stick coating is a Teflon coating.

[0035] Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene) possesses excellent resistance to high and low temperatures and chemical stability, making it an ideal anti-sticking material. Applying a Teflon coating to the inner wall of the feed hood 30 fully utilizes its anti-sticking properties, effectively preventing tobacco dust adhesion. Simultaneously, the Teflon coating also exhibits good wear resistance and corrosion resistance, able to withstand friction during tobacco transport and the corrosive effects of steam during rehumidification, ensuring the coating is not easily damaged during long-term use and maintains excellent anti-sticking performance.

[0036] As a preferred embodiment, the feed cover 30 has an inlet 301 on the side away from the material conveying roller 20, and the vibrating groove 40 extends into the material conveying roller 20 through the inlet 301.

[0037] The inlet 301 is configured to allow the vibrating trough 40 to extend into the material conveying drum 20 to provide installation conditions, so as to ensure that the vibrating trough 40 conveys material into the material conveying drum 20.

[0038] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Those skilled in the art can modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and all such modifications and substitutions should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A dehumidification machine, characterized in that, include: frame; The material conveying roller is inclinedly mounted on the frame; A feed hood is provided on the frame and near the higher side of the material conveying roller, and the feed hood is connected to the inlet of the material conveying roller; A vibrating trough is provided on the side of the frame near the feed cover, and the outlet of the vibrating trough can pass through and extend into the material conveying drum; The cleaning assembly includes a nozzle and a blower that are interconnected. The nozzle is located on the side of the frame near the feed hood, and the outlet of the nozzle extends into the material conveying roller to blow air onto the inner wall of the material conveying roller.

2. The dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outlet of the vibrating trough extends into the material conveying roller to a depth of 150mm-250mm.

3. The dehumidifier according to claim 2, characterized in that, The nozzle is also provided with a first connector, and the frame is provided with a second connector. The first connector has a first connection hole, and the second connector has a second connection hole. The first connector can rotate relative to the second connector to adjust the angle of the nozzle. Fasteners are provided on the first connection hole and the second connection hole to fix the first connector and the second connector.

4. The dehumidifier according to claim 3, characterized in that, One of the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole is a horizontal strip hole, and the other is a vertical strip hole.

5. The dehumidifier according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fastener is a bolt.

6. The rehumidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The inner wall of the feed hood is coated with an anti-stick coating.

7. The dehumidifier according to claim 6, characterized in that, The anti-stick coating is a Teflon coating.

8. The dehumidifier according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outlet of the vibrating groove extends 200 mm into the material conveying roller.

9. The dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, An inlet is formed on the side of the feed hood away from the material conveying drum, and the vibrating groove extends into the material conveying drum through the inlet.