Cigar aging test chamber

Abstract

The application discloses a cigar curing test box, and relates to the technical field of cigar processing equipment. The test box comprises a curing box, a curing hanging plate, a heating net, a heating assembly and a temperature adjusting panel. The right end of the curing box is provided with multilayer curing hanging plates, and the left end is provided with the heating assembly. The heating assembly transmits heat to the curing area through the heating net. The heating assembly comprises a circulating pipeline system driven by a heating control pump and a plurality of independent temperature transmission units uniformly arranged on a main flow pipeline. Each independent temperature transmission unit is provided with a micro heat pipe to increase the heat dissipation area. A graphene foam layer is arranged in the heating net to improve the heat conduction uniformity. The curing hanging plate is provided with a hanging assembly with adjustable spacing independent clamps. The utility model solves the problems of uneven temperature, low heat transfer efficiency and non-adjustable hanging rack of the existing equipment, can provide a uniform and stable curing environment, and is especially suitable for laboratory research.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of cigar processing equipment, specifically to a cigar drying test chamber. Background Technology

[0002] The drying process is a crucial step in cigar production, decisively affecting the final product's color, aroma, and taste. This drying process needs to be carried out slowly under specific and uniform temperature and humidity conditions to promote the transformation and maturation of substances within the tobacco leaves.

[0003] Existing cigar drying equipment, especially small-scale equipment used for experimental research, often suffers from uneven temperature distribution, low heat transfer efficiency, and difficulty in precisely controlling the microenvironment. Conventional heating methods can lead to excessively high or low temperatures in localized areas within the drying chamber, affecting the consistency of cigar drying quality. Furthermore, traditional fixed racks make it difficult to flexibly adjust the hanging spacing of cigars, hindering the experimental research of cigar samples of different sizes and specifications.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a miniaturized cigar drying test device that can provide a uniform and stable thermal environment and is easy to operate flexibly. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention addresses the problems of uneven temperature distribution, low heat transfer efficiency, and non-adjustable racks in existing technologies by providing a cigar drying test chamber.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a cigar drying test chamber, comprising a drying box, a drying hanging plate, a heating net, a heating component, and a temperature adjustment panel; The drying box is divided into a left end and a right end. The right end is provided with multiple layers of drying hanging boards, and the left end is provided with the heating component. The heating component is configured in conjunction with the heating net, and the heating net is located on the left side of the drying hanging boards. The temperature adjustment panel is located on the outside of the heating component and is used to adjust the operating parameters of the heating component.

[0007] Preferably, the heating assembly includes a circulation pipe, a main flow pipe, an independent temperature transfer unit, and a heating control pump; The heating control pump is located at the bottom of the drying box, the main flow pipe is located above the heating control pump and connected to the circulation pipe, and multiple independent temperature transfer units are provided on the main flow pipe.

[0008] Preferably, the independent heat transfer unit includes a support pipe and micro heat transfer tubes; the support pipe is connected to the main flow pipe, and multiple micro heat transfer tubes are provided on the support pipe.

[0009] Preferably, the micro heat transfer tubes are evenly distributed on the support pipes to evenly transfer heat to the cigars on the drying rack.

[0010] Preferably, the independent temperature transfer units are evenly distributed on both sides of the main flow pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the heating mesh includes a metal fixing mesh and a graphene foam layer; the metal fixing mesh has a porous structure, and the graphene foam layer is disposed inside the metal fixing mesh.

[0012] Preferably, the drying rack is provided with ventilation holes and a hanging assembly; The suspension assembly includes a mounting plate, a fixed shaft, independent clamps, and an adjustment knob; The mounting plate is fixed to the surface of the drying rack, the fixing shaft is set on the mounting plate, the independent clips are sleeved on the fixing shaft, and the adjusting knob is set on the fixing shaft for adjusting the spacing of the independent clips.

[0013] Preferably, the individual clips are evenly fitted onto the fixed shaft, and the spacing is adjusted by the adjustment knob.

[0014] Preferably, the drying rack has a multi-layer structure, with each layer equipped with the suspension assembly.

[0015] Preferably, the temperature control panel is used to adjust at least one of the parameters of temperature, flow rate, or time.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a cigar drying test chamber, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. Good temperature uniformity: Through the main flow pipe in the heating component, combined with multiple independent temperature transfer units and the graphene foam layer in the heating grid, heat is evenly diffused from line to surface and from point to volume, effectively avoiding the problem of local overheating or undercooling in the drying box, and ensuring the stability of cigar drying quality.

[0017] 2. High heat transfer efficiency: The combination of circulating heating and graphene high thermal conductivity material accelerates the thermal response speed and improves energy utilization efficiency.

[0018] 3. Flexible and adjustable hanging: The hanging components on the drying rack adopt an independent clip and adjustment knob design, which can flexibly adjust the hanging spacing and position of the cigars according to experimental needs. It is highly adaptable and easy to operate.

[0019] 4. Compact structure, suitable for experimental research: The overall layout is reasonable and the multi-layer drying rack design provides sufficient sample capacity in a limited space, making it particularly suitable for miniaturized experiments and research on cigar smoking processes. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the heating component in a specific embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A; Figure 4 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the structure of the suspension assembly in a specific embodiment.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Drying box; 2. Drying hanging plate; 3. Heating net; 4. Heating component; 5. Temperature control panel; 41. Circulation pipe; 42. Main flow pipe; 43. Independent temperature transfer unit; 44. Heating control pump; 401. Support pipe; 402. Miniature heat transfer pipe; 31. Metal fixing mesh; 32. Graphene foam layer; 21. Ventilation hole; 22. Suspension component; 201. Mounting plate; 202. Fixing shaft; 203. Independent clip; 204. Adjustment knob. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of this application, a detailed explanation is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] Furthermore, it should be understood in the description of this application that the terms "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., 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 are not intended to 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 the present invention.

[0025] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," 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, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the "above" or "below" of the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0027] Example 1: like Figure 1-4 As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides a cigar drying test chamber with a compact structure, which is particularly suitable for small-batch cigar drying process research in a laboratory environment.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 The cigar drying test chamber is a sealed box, namely the drying chamber 1. The internal space of the drying chamber 1 is clearly divided into two functional areas, left and right. Multiple layers of drying racks 2 for hanging cigars are vertically installed in the right area. The heating system is centrally located in the left area. Specifically, a large heating mesh 3 is arranged adjacent to and parallel to the left side of the drying racks 2. A heating element 4 is located to the left of the heating mesh 3, i.e., in the left area of ​​the drying chamber 1. A temperature control panel 5 is installed on the outer wall of the heating element 4. This panel can use a digital temperature controller to set, display, and precisely control parameters such as the operating temperature, heat medium circulation flow rate, or operating time of the heating element 4.

[0029] Reference Figure 2The heating assembly 4 specifically includes a heating control pump 44 located at the bottom of the drying box 1, a horizontal main flow pipe 42 located above the pump, and a circulation pipe 41 connecting the main flow pipe 42 and the pump outlet. Multiple independent heat transfer units 43 are uniformly welded along the length of the main flow pipe 42. These independent heat transfer units 43 are distributed in pairs on both sides of the pipe to ensure the symmetry and uniformity of heat output.

[0030] To more clearly demonstrate the details of the independent temperature transfer unit 43, Figure 3 A partially enlarged view is provided. Each of the independent heat transfer units 43 includes a hollow support pipe 401 that is perpendicularly connected to the main flow pipe 42. Multiple slender micro heat transfer tubes 402 are further densely and uniformly welded onto the support pipe 401. This design significantly increases the heat dissipation surface area. During operation, the heating control pump 44 drives the heat medium to circulate and be heated in a closed loop formed by the circulation pipe 41, the main flow pipe 42, and the support pipe 401. Heat is transferred through the support pipe 401 to the numerous micro heat transfer tubes 402, thereby achieving heat diffusion from a "line" to a "lattice," laying the foundation for subsequent uniform heating.

[0031] After heat is transferred from the independent temperature transfer unit 43, it is received by the heating mesh 3 and further homogenized. For example... Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the heating mesh 3 consists of two layers: an outer layer of metal mesh 31 with a porous structure, which mainly serves as support and shaping; and an inner layer of graphene foam 32 attached to the inner side (i.e., the side facing the independent heat transfer unit 43). Graphene has an extremely high thermal conductivity. The heat from the micro heat transfer tube 402 is rapidly absorbed by the graphene foam layer 32 and quickly conducted throughout the plane thanks to its three-dimensional network structure, ultimately radiating the heat evenly to the cooling area on the right side. This effectively avoids localized overheating or overcooling, ensuring that the suspended cigars are in a stable and uniform thermal environment.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4The drying rack 2 has several ventilation holes 21, which helps the micro-circulation of air inside the box. Multiple hanging assemblies 22 are installed on the front of each drying rack 2. Each hanging assembly 22 includes a mounting plate 201 fixed to the surface of the rack with screws. A fixed shaft 202 is horizontally arranged on the mounting plate 201. Multiple independent clips 203 are slidably fitted onto the fixed shaft 202. One end of the fixed shaft 202 is threaded and equipped with an adjustment knob 204. Its working principle is as follows: when it is necessary to adjust the hanging spacing of the cigars, first loosen the adjustment knob 204, at which point all the independent clips 203 can slide freely on the fixed shaft 202; after adjusting the clips to the desired position, tighten the adjustment knob 204 again, and all the independent clips 203 will be locked in the current position by friction. This design allows users to flexibly adapt to the drying needs of cigar samples of different lengths and quantities.

[0033] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Connect the power supply and set the desired drying temperature and operating parameters via the temperature control panel 5. The heating control pump 44 starts, driving the heat medium to circulate and heat the heating element 4. Heat is efficiently output through the micro heat transfer tubes 402 of the independent temperature transfer unit 43, and after being homogenized by the graphene foam layer 32 of the heating grid 3, a uniform thermal radiation field is formed, acting on the right-side drying area. The cigar samples to be processed are clamped one by one onto the independent clips 203, and the spacing is adjusted using the adjustment knob 204. Then, the chamber door is closed to begin drying. Throughout the process, a uniform and stable temperature environment is maintained inside the chamber, ensuring the reliability and consistency of the experimental results.

[0034] For any parts not mentioned in this application, existing technologies may be used or referenced.

[0035] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.

[0036] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A cigar drying test chamber, characterized in that, Includes drying boxes, drying racks, heating nets, heating components, and temperature control panels; The drying box is divided into a left end and a right end. The right end is provided with multiple layers of drying hanging boards, and the left end is provided with the heating component. The heating component is configured in conjunction with the heating net, and the heating net is located on the left side of the drying hanging boards. The temperature adjustment panel is located on the outside of the heating component and is used to adjust the operating parameters of the heating component.

2. The cigar drying test chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating assembly includes a circulation pipe, a main flow pipe, an independent temperature transfer unit, and a heating control pump. The heating control pump is located at the bottom of the drying box, the main flow pipe is located above the heating control pump and connected to the circulation pipe, and multiple independent temperature transfer units are provided on the main flow pipe.

3. The cigar drying test chamber according to claim 2, characterized in that, The independent heat transfer unit includes a support pipe and micro heat transfer tubes; the support pipe is connected to the main flow pipe, and multiple micro heat transfer tubes are provided on the support pipe.

4. The cigar drying test chamber according to claim 3, characterized in that, The micro heat transfer tubes are evenly distributed on the support pipes to evenly transfer heat to the cigars on the drying rack.

5. The cigar drying test chamber according to claim 2, characterized in that, The independent temperature transfer units are evenly distributed on both sides of the main flow pipe.

6. The cigar drying test chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating mesh includes a metal fixing mesh and a graphene foam layer; the metal fixing mesh has a porous structure, and the graphene foam layer is disposed inside the metal fixing mesh.

7. The cigar drying test chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying rack is provided with ventilation holes and a hanging assembly; The suspension assembly includes a mounting plate, a fixed shaft, independent clamps, and an adjustment knob; The mounting plate is fixed to the surface of the drying rack, the fixing shaft is set on the mounting plate, the independent clips are sleeved on the fixing shaft, and the adjusting knob is set on the fixing shaft for adjusting the spacing of the independent clips.

8. The cigar drying test chamber according to claim 7, characterized in that, The individual clips are evenly fitted onto the fixed shaft, and the spacing is adjusted by the adjustment knob.

9. The cigar drying test chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying rack has a multi-layer structure, and each layer is equipped with the suspension assembly.

10. The cigar drying test chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control panel is used to adjust at least one of the following parameters: temperature, flow rate, or time.

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