DE102006012577A1 - Drying device for tobacco - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for drying tobacco products (15), in particular cut tobacco, wherein tobacco products (15) are fed into an interior space (20) via an inlet (11) and the tobacco products (15) are fed into the interior space (20) ) is dried by means of a drying medium and removed from the interior (20) via an outlet (18). The device (10) is further developed in that in the interior space (20) the tobacco material (20) moves from a sliding surface (22.1, 22.2, ..., 22.n) to a distribution surface (21.1, 21.2, ..., 21st. n) or from a distribution surface (21.1, 21.2, ..., 21.n) to a slide surface (22.1, 22.2, ..., 22.n), with the transition from the slide surface (22.1, 22.2,. .., 22.n) to the distribution surface (21.1, 21.2, ..., 21.n) and / or at the transition from the distribution surface (21.1, 21.2, ..., 21.n) to the slide surface (22.1, 22.2, ..., 22.n) the tobacco material (15) is traversed by the drying medium.

Description

The The invention relates to a device for drying tobacco, in particular of cut tobacco, being over an inlet tobacco material is placed in an interior, the tobacco good dried in the interior by means of a drying medium and a Outlet is removed from the interior.

tobacco becomes relatively strong after harvest, i. to a residual moisture of dried about 9% to 12% and usually for shipping in cuboid or cylindrical bales or packages pressed, although other forms of compression are possible. The tobacco may be pure vorentripptes Blattgut (without essential Rib shares) act. The ribs removed before drying, the separately processed and blended again the leaf tobacco can, can for themselves also be pressed and shipped in a dry state. Of the Pressed and relatively dry raw tobacco can be in this state for a long time be stored.

Should this relatively dry tobacco into smoking products, e.g. cigarettes, processed, it is in the known processing methods and tobacco processing facilities required, the individual leaves (or Leaf pieces) or ribs (or ribs) in the pressed bales again to separate from each other and to separate. Because the leaves strongly adhere to each other and are very dry, making them brittle and are very sensitive to mechanical effects, the loosening must be gentle happen.

to Processing the harvested tobacco leaves are several treatment steps executed, so that at the end of the preparation process cut tobacco or tobacco cut provided for further processing in cigarette manufacturing machines becomes. Cut tobacco experiences before its further processing usually a treatment that essentially comprises the following steps: Moistening and sipping the tobacco, cutting the tobacco, conditioning of the tobacco by preheating and Moisten, dry the tobacco in a separate dryer and Cool of tobacco, as well as flavoring of tobacco.

Out Laid-open applications DE-A-39 08 937 and DE-A-39 08 939 Process for the production of cut tobacco known.

Furthermore In document DE-A-197 56 217 a method for the treatment of Fine cut tobacco disclosed, with the individual treatment steps explicitly executed are, so express Reference is made to this document.

Farther is under the name "KLK" a drying drum HAUNI Maschinenbau AG for drying leaf and ribbed sections known. Such a drying drum has a horizontally arranged Cylinder body, in which the tobacco is dried. In this drying drum are the wall lining and the turning vanes in the cylinder body with Steam heated. The feeder Air is either by the DC or countercurrent principle. Furthermore the amount of air can be controlled to influence the outlet temperature become.

Furthermore is from DE-C-14 56 603 a device for treating tobacco disclosed in which a gas is vertically upwardly through the input from above Promoted tobacco and this at the same time mechanically in the horizontal plane Movement is held. about channels The tobacco is going down into a deeper horizontal level promoted.

outgoing from this prior art, it is an object of the present invention to improve the drying of cut tobacco, the device To be simple in construction and a modular structure of the device allows shall be.

to solution The object is a device for drying tobacco, in particular of cut tobacco, being over an inlet tobacco material is placed in an interior, the tobacco good dried in the interior by means of a drying medium and a Outlet is removed from the interior, thereby developed, that in the interior of the tobacco material from a sliding surface to a distributing surface or from a distribution area to a sliding surface promoted being, being at the transition from the sliding surface to the distribution area and / or at the transition from the distribution area to the sliding surface the tobacco is flowed through by the drying medium.

The invention is based on the idea that in the Tabakvorbe treatment or tobacco drying the drying device or the dryer is reduced in manufacturing costs, that the drying device from, in particular arranged vertically, modules is constructed, are provided in the interior funnel-like designed sliding surfaces, between which plate-shaped distribution surfaces are arranged. Here, the tobacco to be dried is introduced from above into the interior and passed or promoted via the funnel-like sliding elements or sliding surfaces and the plate-like distribution surfaces down, in countercurrent, the drying medium or the drying air in the flight phase of the tobacco between the sliding surface and the Spread the tobacco flows through and dries. Due to the uniform flow through the tobacco good homogenous degree of drying is achieved. Here, the tobacco particles are dried by the flowing around the drying medium to its desired final moisture.

In an advantageous development, the tobacco is in vertical Promoted direction from top to bottom, allowing a stream of tobacco under the influence of gravity through a located in a treatment zone with a sliding surface and a distribution surface gaseous the atmosphere in which the tobacco falling through the treatment zone in intimate contact with the drying medium is brought.

One frequent Flow through the entire tobacco stream with the drying medium is characterized achieved when the drying medium in countercurrent to the subsidized Tobacco material flows through the interior. For this purpose, for example, the inlets for the drying medium on the ground or arranged in the bottom region of the interior.

One simple modular construction of the device is characterized he reaches if the device has at least one module with a distribution surface and / or a sliding surface having. For example, to form a modular dryer several modules with distribution and sliding surfaces arranged one above the other. Further can with appropriate dimensioning of a tobacco treatment plant a dryer or a drying device are provided, adapted to the size of the entire system according to requirements and needs is.

Furthermore It is advantageous if the sliding surface or several sliding surfaces with an inclination to the vertical are formed, so that the sliding surfaces after Type of funnel are arranged in the interior. For example is due to an inclination of 30 ° Vertical provided a funnel-like sliding surface, so that the tobacco is transported on a trained as a plate distribution surface.

Further it is advantageous if the distribution surface or multiple distribution surfaces, the arranged between two funnel-like sliding surfaces or sliding funnels are formed, with a slope to the vertical or horizontal are. In particular, the funnel-shaped sliding surfaces or Slip funnel and the distribution surfaces arranged alternately in the interior.

For this is provided that in the conveying direction or fall direction of the tobacco material several sliding surfaces or multiple distribution surfaces in a row are arranged.

Farther is it cheap if at least one distribution surface is designed in the manner of a plate, so that the Tabakgutstrom reliable promoted through the interior becomes.

Thereby, that at least one distribution surface rotates is rotatable, the tobacco from the distribution area or discarded from the plate and placed on a sliding surface. Through the rotation a distribution surface or all distribution areas is a distribution and mixing of the tobacco to be dried guaranteed in the interior.

A good mixing and drying of the tobacco flow is also achieved in that the drying medium under pressure in the interior is introduced. For this example, a compressed air source for the Drying medium provided to the drying medium in the interior initiate.

A Drying of the tobacco can additionally carried out or supported be, if at least one sliding surface mehrwandig, in particular double-walled, is formed, so that in the double wall of the sliding surface a Drying medium is introduced, whereby the sliding surface heated or cooled can be. In the context of the invention, it is also conceivable that the Interior distribution areas are hollow, whereby a heating of the distribution surfaces is possible when a heating medium is introduced in this cavity. Of course it is also possible that the sliding surfaces or the distribution areas have their own heating device to the tobacco particles in addition to dry.

Further the drying of the tobacco is thereby assisted, if by at least a sliding surface a drying medium is passed, whereby the sliding surface on set or held at a certain temperature.

In a preferred embodiment it is further envisaged that the temperature and / or the pressure the drying medium in one or more sliding surfaces adjustable are. Preferably, the temperature and / or the pressure of the drying medium in several sliding surfaces individually and / or independently adjustable from each other. As a result, a predetermined drying profile or temperature profile formed on the sliding surfaces in the interior, to dry the tobacco particles to a predetermined final moisture content.

Furthermore becomes a predetermined temperature profile along the conveying path of the tobacco in the interior achieved by when the drying medium over several inlets is introduced into the interior.

In addition, will an improved drying result of the tobacco particles to be dried achieved with the drying medium in the interior, when the pressure conditions the drying medium between two inlets for the drying medium adjustable are or are set.

moreover Advantageously, the drying medium is processed, so that the drying medium at a predetermined temperature and / or Humidity, for example as superheated steam, is introduced into the interior. For processing, for example Heaters outside of the interior for provided the drying medium. In particular, the drying medium becomes heated to a predetermined temperature and / or mixed with air.

Around for example, a desired one To reach final moisture of the tobacco to be dried, is also in Interior provided with a humidifying device for the tobacco, thus easily adjusting the final moisture quickly and at short notice can be.

Furthermore includes the device, in particular symmetrical, housing, for example in the form of a cylinder, on.

The Invention is hereinafter and without limitation of the general inventive concept described by way of example with reference to the drawings, with respect to all not explained in detail in the text Details of the invention expressly is referred to the drawings. Show it:

1 schematically a cross section through a dryer according to the invention;

2a - 2i in each case a schematic representation of a dryer with various embodiments for the supply of drying air into the interior of the dryer;

3a - 3c respectively schematic representations of a dryer with embodiments for heating of sliding surfaces in the interior of the dryer and

4 In section a section of a device for Soßieren or conditioning of tobacco.

In The figures are each the same or similar elements or corresponding parts provided with the same reference numerals, so that is refrained from a corresponding renewed idea.

In 1 is schematically a dryer 10 for cut tobacco shown in cross section. The dryer 10 has an entrance lock 11 , about the cut tobacco in an interior 20 of the dryer 10 is introduced. The dryer 10 essentially consists of a cylindrical housing 12 which is erected substantially tower-like vertically. After introduction of, in particular cut and / or moist, tobacco or tobacco 15 in the interior 20 falls the tobacco 15 on a first distribution plate 21.1 who has a cone hat 13 having. The cone hat 13 has a sloping surface so that the tobacco particles slide down and sideways outwards.

The distribution plate 21.1 is on a rotatable shaft 14 arranged, via a drive 16 is set in rotation. The rotation axis is in 1 with the reference number 17 designated. Below the upper distribution plate 21.1 are in equidistant intervals further distribution plates 21.2 .... 21.n arranged likewise around the axis of rotation 17 to be turned around. In the context of the invention, it is of course conceivable or possible for the skilled person that according to the desired requirements, the distribution plate 21.2 .... 21.n optionally heated or cooled.

As a result of the rotation of the distribution plates 21.1 to 21.n the tobacco particles are conveyed by the respective distribution plate in the direction of the cylinder wall due to the centrifugal force, so that the tobacco particles move outwards and onto a sliding funnel 22.1 to meet. The slide funnel 22.1 surrounds the distribution plate 21.1 from all sides, with the slide funnel 22.1 tapered from top to bottom due to the inclination, so that the tobacco particles on the distribution plate 21.2 below the slide funnel 22.1 fall. From the second distribution dish 21.2 become the tobacco particles due to the rotation of the distribution plate 21.2 on a slide funnel 22.2 promoted. This type of promotion of tobacco 15 is due to the alternie rend arranged sequences of distribution plates and slide funnels to the last slide funnel 22.n so that the tobacco becomes an outlet lock 18 is encouraged. By means of the outlet lock 18 The tobacco is after its drying treatment in the interior 20 discharged and provided for further processing.

In the interior 20 subsidized tobacco 15 from the entrance lock 11 during its transport to the outlet lock 18 to dry, is via inlets 19.1 . 19.2 in the floor area of the interior 20 For example, dry, hot air in the interior 20 brought in. The inlets 19.1 and 19.2 are at the bottom of the dryer 10 arranged so that the drying air or the introduced drying medium flows upwards in countercurrent to the tobacco and dries the tobacco. Here when passing through the tobacco during the passage of tobacco from a distribution plate to a sliding funnel the tobacco, so that due to the uniform flow around the tobacco particles are dried. The tobacco particles are separated, so that the maximum tobacco surface is available for the drying process.

Further, when the tobacco particles fall from an upper slip funnel to a lower feed plate, the drying air also flows around the tobacco particles, thereby drying the tobacco particles of the tobacco stream to a predetermined final moisture content. The upward flowing drying air escapes after passing through a sieve 23 through an outlet 14 from the interior 20 , Here, the drying gas or the drying air is loaded with water that has been removed from the tobacco particles.

In addition, it is still possible via other inlets 25.1 to 25.n , the side of the housing 12 are arranged, in addition to allow drying air to flow into the interior if necessary. The over the inlets 21.1 to 25.n entering air streams pass through sieves 26.1 . 26.2 to 25.n off, at the bottom of each slide funnel 22.1 . 22.2 to 22.n are provided. Here, each stage with a distribution plate and a slide hopper individually drying air are supplied to affect the drying of the tobacco.

In addition, the slide funnels 22.1 to 22.n formed double-walled, so that a vaporous, hot drying medium (or cooling medium) can be introduced into the double wall and thus the contact surface to the tobacco stream or the tobacco particles heated (or cooled). As a result, a drying of the tobacco is also supported. The drying medium introduced into the double wall can leave the sliding funnel as condensate.

The supply of the drying medium or optionally the cooling medium in the double wall and the discharge of the condensate is on the right side of the in 1 shown dryer 10 with arrows to the left (feeding the drying medium in the slide funnel) and with arrows to the right (discharge of the condensate from the slide funnel) indicated schematically.

Preferably, in each case a distribution plate and a sliding funnel of a drying stage form a unit, so that the dryer can be modularly assembled from the units. In the lower area of the dryer 10 is below the last slide funnel 22.n a shielding plate 27 arranged. Below the shielding plate 27 are supply lines 28 arranged, from which liquid, for example water, into the interior 20 is given. The supplied water is by means of a rotating Zerstäubungstellers 29 , which has a corrugated surface, zer dusted, so that the dried tobacco in the lower part of the dryer 10 is set to a predetermined final humidity. In particular, when starting the dryer can thereby be quickly regulated, the water content of the dried tobacco. To the atomizer plate 29 to set in rotation, is a separate drive 30 outside the case 12 intended. Instead of the atomizer 29 and the supply lines 28 can also find a two-fluid nozzle use.

In the 2a to 2i are various embodiments for supplying drying air or drying steam in the interior 20 of the dryer 10 shown schematically while the application of the slip funnel 22.1 to 22.n with a heat medium in the 3a to 3c shown in various embodiments.

According to the embodiment in 2a gets fresh air 40 via a heat exchanger 41 heated and a fan 42 to the inlets 19.1 respectively. 19.2 promoted, allowing the heated drying air into the interior 20 enters and flows upward, with the drying air on its way to the outlet 24 the falling or flowing tobacco material dries. The moisture laden drying air is delivered through the outlet 24 as exhaust air 44 led away. According to the in 2a embodiment shown are the drying stages associated with the side inlets 25.1 . 25.2 to 25.n tightly placed, so that these inlets no drying medium in the interior 20 is introduced.

According to the in 2 B the embodiment shown, the dried and heated fresh air by means of the blower 42 both over the side inlets 25.1 . 25.2 to 25.n the drying stages and the lower inlets 19.1 . 19.2 in the interior 20 brought in. Through the parallel connection of the inlets is at each inlet 19.1 . 19.2 . 25.1 . 25.2 to 25.n Drying air introduced so that a quick drying of the falling down or transported tobacco product is achieved.

In addition, in the supply lines 45.1 . 45.2 to 45.n . 46 one control flap each 47 provided to the drying medium or the drying air targeted to predetermined inlets 25.1 . 25.2 to 25.n . 19.1 . 19.2 to flow in. If no drying air is to be introduced at an inlet, the corresponding control flap in the supply line is closed. As a result, an individual adaptation of the desired Tem perature profile inside the interior 20 reached.

2c shows a modification of in 2 B shown supply of drying air, in the interior 20 , There is every supply line 45.1 . 45.1 a corresponding lateral discharge line 48.1 . 48.2 etc. assigned to next to the outlet 24 discharged exhaust air 44 according to exhaust air via the discharge lines 48.1 . 48.2 selectively remove at one or more drying stages. These have the discharge lines 48.1 . 48.2 each with a switchable control flap 49 and a common downstream fan 50 , on the moisture laden drying air with appropriate switching of the control flaps 49 is discharged laterally at the drying stages. The over the blower 50 discharged exhaust air is denoted by the reference numeral 54 Mistake.

Furthermore, in 2d a variant of in 2a shown embodiment shown. Here are the side inlets 25.1 . 25.2 to 25.n tight set.

In the 2d variant shown shows a closed circuit for drying air. The side inlets 25.1 . 25.2 to 25.n are densely packed. The moisture laden drying medium is above the outlet 24 by means of a blower 51 sucked in and over a separator 52 so that the extracted drying air of tobacco particles or particles that have been entrained, is separated. Subsequently, the separated drying air via an open control flap 55 as exhaust air 44 released into the atmosphere. Part of the cleaned drying air is recycled and together with new fresh air 40 mixed and over the heat exchanger 41 given, so that the drying air over the inlets 19.1 . 19.2 in the interior 20 be encouraged.

2e shows an embodiment of the in 2 B illustrated principle, with a closed circuit for the over the outlet 24 moisture laden drying air and the circuit according to the in 2d shown principle are formed. Here, each drying zone depending on the desired drying profile in the interior 20 Are supplied with drying air, so that the control flaps 47 in the supply lines 45.1 . 45.2 to 45.n such as 19.1 and 19.2 be switched accordingly.

Furthermore, in 2f a circuit variant shown in the 2c and 2d Circuit principles shown combined with each other, so that the moisture laden over the outlet 24 taken drying air mixed with the exhaust air from the side sampling points of the corresponding drying stages and a separator 51 is given.

2g shows a variant of the in 2d shown circuit principle for drying the tobacco in the interior 20 , Instead of fresh air is in the present embodiment 2g over heated steam 60 or saturated steam as the drying medium via a control valve 61 fed into the circulation. The superheated steam gets over the inlets 19.1 . 19.2 introduced into the interior and over the outlet 24 after drying the tobacco and absorbing moisture through the outlet 24 deducted. This is a fan 51 with a downstream separator 52 provided so that tobacco particles, particles or the like are separated from the withdrawn drying medium. Subsequently, with appropriate position of the control flap 55 exhaust 44 discharged from the circulation or recycled. In addition, the recycled drying medium through the heat exchanger 41 Guided and heated, allowing superheated steam together with new overheat steam 60 as a drying medium back to the inlets 19.1 . 19.2 is given.

Opposite the in 2d illustrated embodiment is in the embodiment according to 2h superheated steam instead of fresh air intake 60 fed into the circuit, so that with appropriate position of the control flaps 47 in the supply lines 45.1 to 45.n . 46 in the respective desired drying zones along the interior 20 superheated steam is introduced as the drying medium. Subsequently, the over the outlet 24 deducted exhaust air flow accordingly, as in 2g described, further treated or kept in the circulation.

In a similar way is opposite to in 2f described process sequence instead of fresh air superheated steam in 2i shown scheme entered into the circuit, so that in addition to the outlet 24 also on other lateral locations in the interior 20 withdrawn with moisture laden exhaust air stream. This is the blower 50 provided to the discharge lines 48.1 . 48.2 connected.

According to the in the 2a to 2i illustrated embodiments for supplying drying medium as hot air or superheated steam in the interior 20 For example, a desired drying profile can be formed along the drying stages consisting of a distribution plate and a slip funnel so that after passage of the tobacco particles from the inlet 11 to the outlet 18 Tobacco with a desired final moisture can be removed.

For the expert it is in the context of Er Of course, that in the device 10 or in the interior 20 according to the 2a to 2i instead of drying air, a suitable cooling medium, for example cooling air for treating the tobacco product, can be introduced.

Moreover, it is within the skill of the artisan that for a desired or predetermined drying process the control flaps 47 be appropriately switched or adjusted if necessary.

In the 3a to 3c are variants for heating or cooling of the sliding funnel or the walls of the sliding funnel 22.1 to 22.n shown.

In the embodiment in 3a becomes steam 70 or another suitable heating medium via a control valve 71 into the double wall of the upper slide funnel 22.1 given so below from the outlet of the first slide funnel 22.1 the entrance of the subsequent slide funnel 22.2 is acted upon with the heating medium for the sliding funnel. Through the serially connected slide funnels 22.1 to 22.n the heating medium for the sliding funnel is cooled so that a condensation of the medium in the walls of the sliding funnel is formed. At the lower slide funnel 22.n becomes a condensate 72 dissipated. Characterized in that a heat or cold medium through the wall of the sliding funnel 22.1 to 22.n is guided, the slip funnels and their walls are set to a predetermined temperature, whereby the drying process of the tobacco particles is supported to a predetermined final moisture.

At the in 3b embodiment shown are parallel all slide funnels 22.1 to 22.n with the superheated steam 70 acted upon, so that all slip funnels 22.1 to 22.n have approximately the same temperature. The corresponding outlets on the slide funnels each become a condensate 72 deducted.

At the in 3c illustrated embodiment, each inlet for the steam 70 to a slide funnel via a control valve 71 , so that individually a predetermined slip funnel is heated, while in the corresponding blocking position of the other control valves 71 the corresponding slide funnels are not heated. This results in an individual adjustment of the sliding funnel.

Furthermore, it is obvious and familiar to the person skilled in the art that the sliding funnels 22.1 to 22.n Optionally, by appropriate introduction of a cooling medium (instead of steam) in the supply lines can also be cooled individually.

In the context of the invention, it is possible for the expert and of course in the 2a to 2i shown variants with the in the 3a to 3c illustrated variants for drying the tobacco in the interior of the tobacco dryer arbitrarily combine with each other.

In 4 is an embodiment of another device 110 in the section shown schematically, with the gures described in the previous Fiuren 10 in further embodiments by little conversion effort for the treatment of tobacco or tobacco preparation for the device shown 110 may possibly be formed in addition or alternatively.

4 shows the lower portion of the device for the treatment of tobacco. For more details on the 1 in which the important details are described and shown.

To sossieren the tobacco in the lower area near the outlet with appropriate sauces or the like, is below the shield plate 27 or the last distribution disc a two-fluid nozzle 128 arranged. As a result, the sauce is sprayed in the exit area on the falling tobacco.

Instead of training the device 110 as Saußiervorrichtung the device 110 Also be designed as a conditioning, in the from the two-fluid nozzles 128 Water on the tobacco in the interior 20 is applied to increase the filling power of the tobacco.

In further embodiments of the device may be used for Soßierung or conditioning of the tobacco in 1 shown supply lines 28 together with the atomizer plate 29 be used.

10

dryer

11

entry lock

12

casing

13

cone hat

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wave

15

tobacco

16

drive

17

axis of rotation

18

outlet lock

19.1, 19.2

inlet

20

inner space

21.1, 21.2, ..., 21.n

distribution plates

22.1, 22.2, ..., 22. n

slide hopper

23

scree

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outlet

25.1, 25.2, ..., 25.n

inlet

26.1, 26.2, ..., 26.n

scree

27

Abschirmteller

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feed

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Zerstäubungsteller

30

drive

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fresh air

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heat exchangers

42

fan

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exhaust

44.1, ..., 45.n

feed

46

feed

47

control flap

48.1, 48.2 ...

exhaust duct

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control flap

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fan

51

fan

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separator

54

exhaust

60

superheated steam

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control valve

70

steam

71

control valve

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condensate

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contraption

128

two-fluid nozzle

Claims (21)

Contraption ( 10 ) for drying tobacco ( 15 ), in particular sliced tobacco, having an inlet ( 11 ) Tobacco ( 15 ) in an interior ( 20 ), the tobacco good ( 15 ) in the interior ( 20 ) dried by means of a drying medium and via an outlet ( 18 ) from the interior ( 20 ), characterized in that in the interior ( 20 ) the tobacco good ( 20 ) of a sliding surface ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ) to a distribution area ( 21.1 . 21.2 , ..., 21.n ) or from a distribution area ( 21.1 . 21.2 , ..., 21.n ) to a sliding surface ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ), whereby at the transition from the sliding surface ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ) to the distribution surface ( 21.1 . 21.2 , ..., 21.n ) and / or at the transition from the distribution surface ( 21.1 . 21.2 , ..., 21.n ) to the sliding surface ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ) the tobacco good ( 15 ) is flowed through by the drying medium. Contraption ( 10 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the tobacco material ( 15 ) is conveyed in a vertical direction from top to bottom. Contraption ( 10 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the drying medium in countercurrent to the conveyed tobacco ( 15 ) flows through the interior. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the device ( 10 ) at least one module with a distribution surface ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ) and / or a sliding surface ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ) having. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the sliding surface ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ) or several sliding surfaces ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ) are formed with a slope to the vertical. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the distribution surface ( 21.1 . 21.2 , ..., 21.n ) or multiple distribution areas ( 21.1 . 21.2 , ..., 21.n ) are formed with a slope to the vertical or horizontal. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that in the conveying direction of the tobacco ( 15 ) several sliding surfaces ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ) are arranged one behind the other. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that in the conveying direction of the tobacco ( 15 ) several distribution surfaces ( 21.1 . 21.2 , ..., 21.n ) are arranged one behind the other. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that at least one distribution surface ( 21.1 . 21.2 , ..., 21.n ) is designed in the manner of a plate. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that at least one distribution surface ( 21.1 . 21.2 , ..., 21.n ) is rotated or rotatable. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the drying medium under pressure into the interior ( 20 ) is introduced. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that at least one sliding surface ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ) multi-walled, in particular double-walled, is formed. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that by at least one sliding surface ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ) is passed a drying medium. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the temperature and / or the pressure of the drying medium in one or more sliding surfaces ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ) are adjustable. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the temperature and / or the pressure of the drying medium in a plurality of sliding surfaces ( 22.1 . 22.2 , ..., 22.n ) individually and / or independently adjustable are. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the drying medium via a plurality of inlets ( 19.1 . 19.2 ; 25.1 . 25.2 , ..., 25.n ) in the interior ( 20 ) is introduced. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the pressure conditions of the drying medium between two inlets ( 19.1 . 19.2 ; 25.1 . 25.2 , ..., 25.n ) are adjustable or can be adjusted. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the drying medium is processed. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the drying medium is heated and / or mixed with air. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that in the interior ( 20 ) a humidifying device ( 28 . 29 ) for the tobacco product ( 15 ) is provided. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the device ( 10 ), in particular symmetrical housing ( 12 ) having.