Cigar humidity meter

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cigar humidity measuring instrument, include: measuring instrument body, it is provided with first accommodating cavity, the first accommodating cavity is provided with humidity probe in, and has first opening, and the cover body can detachably install to first opening department of first accommodating cavity, and have second accommodating cavity, second accommodating cavity has second opening, wherein, the cover body is configured to be in the flat -lying state after detaching, and the second opening of second accommodating cavity is used for placing cigar when going up, the cover body of cigar humidity measuring instrument of the utility model can provide the function of placing cigar when not using, increase the functional diversity of cover body, can prevent the cover body loss specially, can place cigar, liberate the hand of user special clamping cigar.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigar tool technology, and in particular to a cigar humidity measuring instrument. Background Technology

[0002] The storage and enjoyment of cigars require extremely high humidity levels, making specialized cigar humidifiers (or "cigar needles") essential tools for cigar enthusiasts. These devices typically measure humidity by inserting a sharp probe into the cigar. Currently, to protect the delicate probe and ensure safe use, a separate protective cap is usually provided. However, this traditional cap is limited in function, offering only basic protection when not in use. In practice, the user must remove the cap before measurement, and this cap is often carelessly left lying around, making it easy to lose. Furthermore, the exposed sharp probe poses a potential safety threat to the user. Additionally, the user must use one hand to hold the cigar during other operations, which is extremely inconvenient.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for further improvement of existing cigar humidity measuring instruments.

[0004] The information disclosed in the background section of this utility model is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that such information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cigar humidity measuring instrument. The cover of the cigar humidity measuring instrument can provide a cigar storage function when not in use, which increases the versatility of the cover. It can prevent the cover from being lost and can also be used to store cigars, freeing the user's hand from holding cigars.

[0006] This utility model provides a cigar humidity measuring instrument, comprising: a measuring instrument body having a first receiving cavity, wherein a humidity probe is disposed in the first receiving cavity and has a first opening; and a cover having a second receiving cavity having a second opening; wherein the cover is configured to be in a flat position after being disassembled, and to be used for placing cigars when the second opening of the second receiving cavity is facing upward.

[0007] Preferably, the cover is configured to lie flat after disassembly, and the second opening of the second receiving cavity has two opposing grooves for placing a horizontal cigar.

[0008] Preferably, the measuring instrument body extends along a first direction, the first receiving cavity is disposed on the side of the measuring instrument body, and the humidity probe extends along a second direction.

[0009] Preferably, the diameter of the second receiving cavity is larger than the diameter of the cigar, so as to place the cigar vertically when it is laid flat.

[0010] Preferably, in the second direction, the depth of the first accommodating cavity is greater than the length of the humidity probe.

[0011] Preferably, the cover has a sealing portion at a position away from the second opening to seal the first receiving cavity.

[0012] Preferably, the measuring instrument body has a first placement plane on the side away from the first opening, so that the measuring instrument body can be placed flat on a horizontal plane and the first opening faces upward.

[0013] Preferably, the cross-sections of the first and second receiving cavities are circular or regular polygonal.

[0014] Preferably, the second receiving cavity has a bottom wall corresponding to the second opening, and the diameter of the second receiving cavity gradually increases along the direction from the bottom wall to the second opening.

[0015] Preferably, the diameter of the first receiving cavity remains unchanged.

[0016] The cover of this utility model of a cigar humidity meter can provide a cigar storage function when not in use, increasing the versatility of the cover. It can prevent the cover from being lost and can also be used to store cigars, freeing the user's hand from holding cigars.

[0017] The device of this invention has other features and advantages that will be apparent from or will be set forth in detail in the accompanying drawings and subsequent embodiments incorporated herein, which together serve to explain the particular principles of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cigar humidity measuring instrument according to the embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cigar humidity measuring instrument after it has been opened according to the embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A diagram from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 4A diagram illustrating the placement of a vertical cigar on the lid;

[0022] Figure 5 A diagram illustrating the placement of a horizontally positioned cigar within the lid;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first receiving cavity;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the second receiving cavity;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of inserting a cigar into the first receiving cavity of the measuring instrument body.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 100. Measuring instrument body; 101. Side; 110. First receiving cavity; 111. First opening; 120. Humidity probe; 130. First placement plane; 140. Circumferential wall;

[0028] 200. Cover; 210. Second receiving cavity; 211. Second opening; 212. Groove; 213. Sealing part; 214. Bottom wall; 220. Second placement plane;

[0029] 300. Cigars;

[0030] 400. Display screen.

[0031] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather present simplified representations of various features to illustrate the basic principles of this invention. The specific design features disclosed in this invention (including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, positions, and shapes) will be determined in part by the specific application and environment in which they will be used.

[0032] Throughout these figures, the same reference numerals denote the same or equivalent parts of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to various embodiments, examples of which are presented in the accompanying drawings and described below. Although the present invention will be described in conjunction with exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that this specification is not intended to limit the present invention to these exemplary embodiments. Rather, the present invention is intended to cover not only these exemplary embodiments, but also various alternatives, modifications, equivalents and other embodiments that may be included within the spirit of the present invention and the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0034] When a component is referred to as being "above" or "on top of" another component, the component may be in contact with the other component, or the component may be spaced apart from the other component, or there may be an intermediate component between the component and the other component.

[0035] The following is combined Figures 1 to 8 The cigar humidity measuring instrument of the present invention will be described.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the cigar humidity measuring instrument of this utility model embodiment includes: measuring instrument body 100 and cover 200.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, the measuring instrument body 100 is provided with a first receiving cavity 110, a humidity probe 120 is provided in the first receiving cavity 110, and a first opening 111 is provided.

[0038] The cover 200 is detachably mounted to the first opening 111 of the first receiving cavity 110 and has a second receiving cavity 210 with a second opening 211. The cover 200 is detachably mounted to the first opening 111 by means of plugging, snapping, or threading, thereby providing a sealed protection for the humidity probe 120 when not in use, preventing the humidity probe 120 from being bumped or contaminated.

[0039] The cover 200 is configured to lie flat after disassembly, and the second opening 211 of the second receiving cavity 210 faces upward (e.g., Figure 2 (In its current state) it is used to hold cigars.

[0040] The cover 200 of the cigar humidity measuring instrument of this utility model can provide a cigar storage function when not in use, which increases the versatility of the cover 200. It can not only prevent the cover 200 from being lost, but also be used to store cigars, freeing the user's hand from holding cigars.

[0041] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 2 As shown, the measuring instrument body 100 is plate-shaped and has a certain thickness. This structure not only makes it easy for users to hold and operate, but also provides ample space for the rational layout of internal components. The plate-shaped structure has an optimized specific thickness, which ensures both the structural strength of the instrument and maintains its overall portability.

[0042] To facilitate the description of the spatial relationships between the components, this paper establishes the following coordinate system: The first direction is defined as (i.e., Figure 2 The x-axis direction is defined as the main extension direction of the measuring instrument body 100, i.e., the length direction; the second direction (i.e., the x-axis direction) is defined as... Figure 2The y-axis direction is defined as the thickness direction of the measuring instrument body 100, which is consistent with the extension direction of the probe; a third direction (i.e., Figure 2 The z-axis direction is the width direction of the measuring instrument body 100.

[0043] In an exemplary embodiment, the measuring instrument body 100 is along a first direction (i.e., Figure 2 Extending along the x-axis, the first receiving cavity 110 is preferably located on the measuring instrument body 100 in a third direction (i.e., Figure 2 A larger side portion 101 (in the z-axis direction) is provided on the side portion 101 of the measuring instrument body 100, and a first receiving cavity 110 is provided on the side portion 101 of the measuring instrument body 100. The humidity probe 120 is located along the second direction (i.e., Figure 2 Extending along the y-axis. Specifically, the first receiving cavity 110 is located on the wider side 101 of the measuring instrument body 100. This layout allows for maximizing the radial dimension of the first receiving cavity 110 while maintaining a compact structure, facilitating the insertion of cigar heads of different sizes and ensuring that the humidity probe 120 can effectively contact the inside of the cigar for accurate measurement. Simultaneously, this design ensures that after the cigar is inserted, the tobacco inside can form sufficient and stable contact with the humidity probe 120 extending along the second direction (y-axis), thereby ensuring that the probe can accurately sense the humidity distribution inside the cigar and achieve precise and reliable humidity measurement.

[0044] The cover 200 is configured to hold cigars and offers two configuration options to suit different usage scenarios:

[0045] The first method is to place the cigars vertically.

[0046] In an exemplary embodiment, the diameter of the second receiving cavity 210 is slightly larger than the diameter of a conventional cigar. For example... Figure 4 As shown, when the cover 200 is laid flat and the second opening 211 is facing upward, the user can vertically insert the tail of the cigar 300 into the second receiving cavity 210, and the cigar is kept upright by the support of the inner wall of the second receiving cavity 210.

[0047] The second method is to place the cigar horizontally.

[0048] In an exemplary embodiment, the cover 200 is configured to lie flat after disassembly, and the second opening 211 of the second receiving cavity 210 has two opposing recesses 212 for placing a horizontal cigar 300 (see also [reference]). Figure 5 These two grooves 212 together form a stable support structure, providing two reliable support points for the horizontally placed cigar 300.

[0049] To further enhance load-bearing stability, each groove 212 has an arc-shaped profile with a radius of curvature that matches the outer diameter of the cigar. This allows the cylindrical outer surface of the cigar to form a large-area contact with the arc-shaped inner surface of the groove, thus reliably confining the cigar within the groove.

[0050] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 6 As shown, in the second direction (i.e., Figure 2 In the y-axis direction, the depth of the first receiving cavity 110 is greater than the length of the humidity probe 120 to avoid the humidity probe 120 piercing a person.

[0051] When the cover 200 is removed, even if the user accidentally inserts their finger or other body part into the first opening 111 of the first receiving cavity 110, the tip of the humidity probe 120 can still be completely contained inside the cavity without making contact. This depth difference design physically avoids the risk of accidental puncture wounds to the user caused by the sharp probe tip, significantly improving the safety of the product.

[0052] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the cover 200 has a sealing portion 213 at a position away from the second opening 211 for sealing the first receiving cavity 110.

[0053] When the cover 200 is installed at the first opening 111 of the measuring instrument body 100, the sealing part 213 can seal the first opening 111. This sealing structure can effectively prevent dust, moisture and other contaminants from the external environment from entering the first receiving cavity 110, preventing these contaminants from contaminating or corroding the precision humidity probe 120. By keeping the probe's working environment clean, not only is the accuracy of humidity measurement ensured, but the service life of the core measuring element is also extended, and the convenience and efficiency of operation are improved.

[0054] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the measuring instrument body 100 has a first placement plane 130 on the side away from the first opening 111, so that the measuring instrument body 100 can be placed flat on a horizontal surface (e.g., a tabletop) and the first opening 111 is facing upwards.

[0055] First, when the measuring instrument body 100 is placed stably on the horizontal surface via the first placement plane 130, its first opening 111 automatically maintains an upward posture. This self-positioning characteristic ensures the standardization and consistency of operation. Second, the stable platform provides a reliable reference for the measurement process, allowing the user to fix the measuring instrument on the table for operation, effectively avoiding the impact of hand-held shaking on measurement accuracy.

[0056] Furthermore, the edges of the first placement plane 130 feature a smooth transition design, which not only enhances the product's aesthetics but also avoids the risk of scratches that may be caused by sharp corners.

[0057] Furthermore, the surface of the first placement plane 130 can be treated with anti-slip material, such as adding rubber pads or anti-slip textures, to further enhance stability during placement and prevent the measuring instrument from accidentally sliding during operation.

[0058] In an exemplary embodiment, the first receiving cavity 110 and the second receiving cavity 210 have circular or regular polygonal cross-sections to accommodate and hold cigars. In particular, when a regular polygonal cross-section is used, its multiple planes can form multiple points of contact with the cigar, ensuring smooth insertion while providing a reliable anti-rotation function to ensure that the cigar maintains a stable posture during measurement.

[0059] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, a second placement plane 220 is provided at a position away from the second opening 211 on the cover 200, so that the cover 200 can be placed flat on a horizontal surface (e.g., a tabletop), with the second opening 211 facing upwards, and making the placement of cigars more stable.

[0060] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 7 As shown, the second receiving cavity 210 has a bottom wall 214 corresponding to the second opening 211, and the diameter of the second receiving cavity 210 gradually increases along the direction from the bottom wall 214 to the second opening 211. That is, the diameter of the second receiving cavity 210 has a gradually expanding design along the direction from the bottom wall 214 to the second opening 211. This structure forms a guide-type cavity with a large entrance and a small bottom, which has the following advantages: the larger diameter at the second opening 211 provides ample guiding space for the initial insertion of the cigar, significantly reducing the difficulty of insertion; while as the insertion depth increases, the gradually decreasing diameter gradually increases the contact area between the cigar tail and the inner wall of the cavity, thereby generating a progressive clamping force and ensuring the stability of the cigar when placed. This structure balances the contradictory requirements of insertion convenience and clamping stability. If the second receiving cavity 210 adopts a uniform diameter design, the diameter of the second receiving cavity 210 must be reduced to achieve the same clamping effect, which will make it difficult to insert the cigar; conversely, increasing the diameter of the second receiving cavity 210 to facilitate insertion will weaken the clamping force.

[0061] In an exemplary embodiment, the diameter of the first receiving cavity 110 remains unchanged.

[0062] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 2As shown, the measuring instrument body 100 has a display screen 400 on its side, which is arranged side-by-side with the first receiving cavity 110 on the same side of the measuring instrument body 100. When the user inserts a cigar into the first receiving cavity 110 for measurement, their line of sight naturally falls on the display screen 400 on the same side, achieving a unified operation path and line of sight, avoiding the inconvenience of having to rotate the instrument or change body posture to read the data. Secondly, this side, as the largest plane in the third direction (width direction) of the measuring instrument body 100, provides ample space for the display screen 400, making it possible to use a larger display screen. This not only significantly improves the readability of the data but also creates conditions for displaying more measurement information (such as humidity value, battery level, etc.). More importantly, this layout ensures that the user's viewing direction is consistent with the cigar insertion direction. This ergonomic design allows the user to focus on the cigar insertion operation while directly obtaining measurement data without being distracted, greatly optimizing the operation process and improving measurement efficiency and ease of use.

[0063] exist Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the first receiving cavity 110 is located in the end region of the side 101 of the measuring instrument body 100. The advantage of this end layout is that it provides sufficient space for the arrangement of other functional components on the upper part of the measuring instrument body 100, so that the setting of the first receiving cavity 110 does not affect the layout and size design of important components such as the display screen 400, function switches, and indicator lights, thus ensuring the integrity of the user interface and the ease of operation.

[0064] In other embodiments, the first receiving cavity 110 may be located in the middle of the side 101 of the measuring instrument body 100. This central layout places the insertion point of the cigar in the center of gravity region of the body, enabling a more optimized center of gravity distribution during measurement. When inserting a large or heavy cigar, this balance design significantly improves the stability of the instrument in handheld mode, making the measurement process smoother and more reliable. At the same time, the central layout also provides more possibilities for the rational arrangement of internal components, which is conducive to achieving a more compact structural design.

[0065] It should be noted that the two layout schemes described above are suitable for different usage scenarios and product positioning, and those skilled in the art can choose according to actual needs. This design diversity reflects the wide adaptability of this utility model under different usage conditions and the flexibility of its structural layout.

[0066] In one embodiment, the first receiving cavity 110 adopts a fully integrated structure design, which is completely housed within the internal space of the measuring instrument body 100. The opening edge of the first receiving cavity 110 is flush with the outer surface of the measuring instrument body 100, without any protruding structures. This flat design makes the outer contour of the measuring instrument body 100 more concise and streamlined, facilitating carrying and storage, while avoiding accidental snagging that may be caused by protruding structures. However, in order to ensure that the first receiving cavity 110 has sufficient depth to protect the humidity probe 120, while also ensuring the measurement length of the probe itself, this solution requires a corresponding increase in the overall size of the measuring instrument body 100 in the second direction (thickness direction). This directly results in the product body becoming bulky and thick, sacrificing the lightness and portability that a handheld instrument should possess.

[0067] In another embodiment, the first receiving cavity 110 adopts a segmented structural design, comprising two parts: a first receiving cavity first part and a first receiving cavity second part. The first receiving cavity first part is entirely disposed inside the measuring instrument body 100, while the second receiving cavity first part protrudes from the outer surface of the measuring instrument body 100 through an annular wall 140 (see also...). Figure 2 and Figure 6 The annular wall 140 extends from the surface of the measuring instrument body 100, forming a complete circumferential boundary of the second part of the first receiving cavity, thus forming a guide inlet section.

[0068] When the cover 200 is installed, its edge extends precisely beyond the protruding structure formed by the annular wall 140, naturally creating a distinct annular gap between the outer surface of the cover 200 and the main surface of the measuring instrument body 100. This gap provides the user with ideal leverage space, allowing them to easily insert their fingertips or nails into the gap and quickly apply opening force to remove the cover 200. This solution solves the common problem of covers being difficult to grasp, greatly improving ease of use. It significantly enhances ease of use and user experience without adding extra components. Simultaneously, this solution allows for ample space to accommodate the humidity probe 120 while maintaining a relatively small thickness of the measuring instrument body 100, achieving a good balance between structural compactness and ease of use.

[0069] The operation method and usage process of the cigar humidity measuring instrument according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0070] First, the user separates the cover 200 from the first opening 111 of the measuring instrument body 100, fully exposing the humidity probe 120 located in the first receiving cavity 110, and puts it into the measurement state. Then, the measuring instrument body 100 is stably placed on the table via its first placement plane 130, and the removed cover 200 is also placed flat on the table, ensuring that the openings of both (the first opening 111 and the second opening 211) face upwards.

[0071] Place the measuring instrument body 100 and cover 200 flat on the table, with the first opening 111 and the second opening 211 facing upwards.

[0072] During the measurement phase, the user inserts the end of the cigar 300 to be measured into the first receiving cavity 110 of the measuring instrument body 100 along the second direction. During this process, the humidity probe 120 inside the cavity smoothly penetrates the internal structure of the cigar and begins collecting humidity data. At this time, the user can directly observe the display screen 400 located on the same side as the first receiving cavity 110, and read and record the internal humidity measurement value of the cigar in real time (see [reference needed for specific operating procedures]). Figure 8 ).

[0073] After measurement, when temporary storage of cigars is required, users can choose from two placement options provided by the cap 200:

[0074] The first method: The user lays the cigar 300 horizontally in the specially designed groove 212 on the surface of the cap 200. The cap's curved contour, matching the cigar's outer diameter, provides a covering support, effectively preventing the cigar from rolling (please refer to [reference needed]). Figure 4 ).

[0075] The second method is to insert the cigar 300 vertically into the second receiving cavity 210 of the cover 200, using the inner wall of the second receiving cavity 210 to provide stable support, which can also serve the purpose of placing the cigar 300.

[0076] It is worth noting that, in addition to the above-mentioned operation mode of placing the measuring instrument flat on the table, this utility model also supports a handheld measurement mode: the user can directly hold the measuring instrument body 100 with their fingers in a third-party orientation (i.e., Figure 2 On both sides of the z-axis, the cigar 300 is then inserted into the first receiving cavity 110 for measurement. This flexible multi-mode operation design enables this invention to adapt to different usage scenarios such as standardized laboratory measurements and rapid on-site testing, significantly improving the product's practicality and user experience.

[0077] For ease of interpretation and precise definition of the appended claims, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “inner,” “outer,” “above,” “below,” “above,” “below,” “upward,” “downward,” “front,” “back,” “behind,” “inner side,” “outer side,” “inward,” “outer,” “internal,” “external,” “inner,” “external,” “forward,” and “backward” are used to describe the features of the exemplary embodiments with reference to the positions of these features shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0078] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention is for illustrative and descriptive purposes. It is not intended to be exhaustive, nor to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed; obviously, many changes and variations are possible in accordance with the foregoing teachings. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described to explain the specific principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to implement and utilize various exemplary embodiments of the invention, as well as their different alternatives and modifications. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cigar humidity measuring instrument, characterized in that, include: The measuring instrument body has a first receiving cavity, in which a humidity probe is disposed and has a first opening; as well as A cover body, which can be detachably installed at the first opening of the first receiving cavity, and has a second receiving cavity having a second opening; The cover is configured to be placed in a flat position after disassembly, with the second opening of the second receiving cavity facing upwards, for holding cigars.

2. The cigar humidity measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover is configured as follows: After disassembly, it lies flat, and the second opening of the second receiving cavity has two opposing grooves for placing a horizontal cigar.

3. The cigar humidity measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring instrument body extends along a first direction, the first receiving cavity is disposed on the side of the measuring instrument body, and the humidity probe extends along a second direction.

4. The cigar humidity measuring instrument according to claim 2, characterized in that, The diameter of the second receiving cavity is larger than the diameter of the cigar, so as to place the cigar vertically when it is laid flat.

5. The cigar humidity measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the second direction, the depth of the first accommodating cavity is greater than the length of the humidity probe.

6. The cigar humidity measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover has a sealing portion located away from the second opening to seal the first receiving cavity.

7. The cigar humidity measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring instrument body has a first placement plane on the side away from the first opening, so that the measuring instrument body can be placed flat on a horizontal plane and the first opening faces upward.

8. The cigar humidity measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sections of the first and second receiving cavities are circular or regular polygonal.

9. The cigar humidity measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second receiving cavity has a bottom wall corresponding to the second opening, and the diameter of the second receiving cavity gradually increases along the direction from the bottom wall to the second opening.

10. The cigar humidity measuring instrument according to claim 9, characterized in that, The diameter of the first receiving cavity remains unchanged.

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