TR2024001252A2 - TOBACCO RECOVERY MACHINE - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention is related to a machine for recycling tobacco powder and tobacco vein, which cannot be used in cigarette production facilities and is treated as waste, into the tobacco production line, and its feature is; In the irrigation unit (13), the chamber (15.3) into which the tobacco grain and tobacco powder pulped with fluid water are transferred, the rotary table (15.5) that moves circularly around its own axis in the chamber (15.3) with the movement it receives from the motor (15.1) and the reducer (15.2), The circular cross-section shaft (15.7), one side of which is associated with facing perpendicular to the lateral surfaces of the turntable (15.5), the other outer wall of which is supported on fixed bearings (15.4) outside the chamber (15.3), is mounted on the shaft (15.7) in a sliding way and is placed on it evenly across the entire surface. Plastic perforated plate (15.8), which contains a channel (15.6.1) and bill (15.6.2) formed at intervals and makes a circular rotation movement around its own axis after contact with the perforated plate (15.5) while making a circular rotation movement with the drive of the turntable (15.5). It has at least one pressure cylinder (15.6) and many conically formed holes (15.8.1) on the perforated plate (15.8) and a flat surface (15.8.2) in between, which forces the press through the holes on it.

Description

DESCRIPTION TOBACCO RECOVERY MACHINE Technological Field: This invention is based on tobacco products that cannot be used in cigarette production facilities and are evaluated as waste. A study on the recycling of powder and tobacco grain into the cigarette production line. It's about the machine.

Known Status of the Technique: While branch-shaped cigarettes are produced, cigarette paper and filters are used from raw materials other than tobacco. stick, glues and filter mouth paper are used. Tobaccos are tobacco feeding It comes from the line and is transferred to the cigarette rolling machine. Suitable for rolling during cigarette rolling Tobacco grains and tobacco powders that do not fit on the cigarette paper are detected by the system. is separated. These separated substances can be recycled into the cigarette rolling machine. are sent to different units.

It is a known fact that tobacco powders cannot be used while rolling cigarettes. However, Since tobacco dust is not evaluated as waste alone, it is not recycled to the system. The idea of using it together with tobacco veins to gain are evaluated by the systems. For example; is explained. Meet; pulverized during the production of cigarettes and similar tobacco products Making incoming tobacco usable for re-production within the same line It is related to the in-line tobacco dust recycling unit developed to provide has been explained. In this application, tobacco powder is bonded together with an adhesive liquid. has been combined. Then, it was transported to the pressing rollers with a mechanical conveyor. scrapers to prevent material residues from remaining on the pressing roller Helical shaped blade is used to reach the desired material dimensions. cylinders were used. Bonding tobacco powders together by pulverizing them and sending the resulting semi-finished product back to the cigarette rolling machines. It causes some technical problems. This product is a cigarette While being sent to the machines, it is carried by pneumatic systems, tobacco dust is small pieces due to not adhering to each other properly or as a result of impact during transportation. semi-finished product coming from the cigarette rolling machine due to separation into particles Some of the tobacco powder is reprocessed into the same machine. is sending. Because tobacco powder is used alone in cigarette rolling machines. cannot be evaluated. Likewise, tobacco pasted using the pulverization method powder cannot provide sufficient homogenization. Because the bonding process involves tobacco While it causes the powder to combine more tightly at certain points, at other points this The situation is less common. At the same time, the mixture obtained as a result of the bonding process The form is more diverse. In order for the mixture to be processed, first two pressure rollers are used. It is formed into a flat and thin form by passing between the knives and the desired form is formed with knives. is obtained. The form of the semi-finished products passing through the blades is long, thin and flat. shaped. These flat shaped products cause irregular wrapping process and cause the cigarette to become uneven. prevents it from burning properly. At the same time, flat-shaped tobacco is more They tend to crush or break apart easily. Additionally, cigarette rolling machines Due to their dimensional and structural properties, these tobaccos pass through the chopping discs. It causes the formation of a large number of tobacco dust as a result of the shearing stroke and causes tobacco It causes the dust to be recycled.

The bonding liquids used affect the quality of tobacco products. Especially The bonding liquid used affects the natural taste and aroma of tobacco. Therefore, If the natural taste and aroma of tobacco changes, tobacco products will expire This causes it to be disliked by the user. Also, pasting Residues of chemicals in tobacco liquids can remain on tobacco and cause damage when consumed. may cause health problems. At the same time, the distinction made with a cutting tool This process may cause undesirable fragmentation or deformation of the tobacco powder. It may happen.

The mixing process in semi-finished products produced with existing techniques is generally overwhelming and mixture into the knife rollers (tobacco powder + tobacco grain + tobacco crumb + pulverized water steam or adhesive liquid) is done before shipping. from technical Due to this problem, complete homogenization of the mixture cannot be achieved.

Tobacco dust and semi-finished product formed during the recovery of tobacco vein Dimensional measurements during feedback to the production machines are very important. First of all, so that the semi-finished products can be wrapped in cigarette papers properly. Size and structural features are important. Semi-finished product depending on size Due to the weight of the product, the heavy ones in the vacuum chambers in the cigarette machine fall to the ground. falls, and those of suitable weight are pulled from the vacuum chamber and rolled into cigarettes. It is sent to the relevant section of the machine and the cigarette rolling process takes place.

In semi-finished products produced with the current technique, there is a 60%-80% decrease in this part. The loss is observed and sent to recycling machines or recycling machines for reprocessing. are sent to the facilities and operating costs increase. In the current art Since the semi-finished products produced and passing through the crushing rollers are in flat form, cigarette The degree of adhesion to the tobacco on the paper is low. Because retention is low from cigarette branches transferred from cigarette making machines during transport or to the user. Tobacco falling out of cigarette tips when taking out a cigarette from the pack is observed.

Another factor that determines the quality of semi-finished products is thickness. Available Semi-finished products produced with these techniques are generally cut with knives or chopped with choppers. The thickness of the semi-finished products is relatively optimum as they are subjected to the shredding process. values exceed these values and this directly affects the burning quality of the cigarette. It affects. In semi-finished products with high thickness, tobacco grain negatively affects combustion. effect and the cigarette goes out quickly. This situation causes customer dissatisfaction. is happening.

Another factor that determines the quality of branch cigarettes in semi-finished products is moisture content. factor. According to the specified standards, the humidity range should be around 13.0% - 14.3% is expected. If the semi-finished product is moist, condensation will occur when the cigarette is exposed to the external environment. occurs and black and brown tones of stains appear on the cigarette paper.

Along with humidity, the temperature factor is also important, because it is important to keep the temperature from optimum values. Whether it is too much or too little affects the nicotine and sugar content in the cigarette.

Another way of using cigarette tobacco powders in the current technique is to form them into leaves. is to be brought. Tobacco dust stored in dust collection units is collected from certain countries abroad. It is sent to the facilities and turned into leaves (reconstituted tobacco). Leaf These products are then sent to our country and some of these products are It is mixed with tobacco types and cut finely. Bringing to leaf processing The process is quite costly and the operating cost is high. Therefore, abroad This process is more attractive to tobacco producers in our country in terms of cost. is coming. An example of this situation is in application CN116687047A is explained.

Method for the recovery of tobacco dust in patent application number U86840248 and the machine is explained. The invention is a device used in the manufacture of smokers' products. Tobacco powder formed in the machine or production line has the required size or He explained the method of collecting it into large particles and using it. Aforementioned The method is collecting powders and processing them if they are larger than a certain size. It includes the step . This invention focused only on tobacco powders and Recycling of dust is ensured.

Homogenization of recycled semi-finished products is an important issue in the tobacco industry. is the subject. Different tobacco plants (Burley, Virginia, Oriental types) are available as a blend. These rates are directly related to smoking It determines the taste and smoking characteristics. While blending Failure to ensure homogenization causes the tastes of the cigarettes produced to be non-standard and different. It may cause bad taste and dissatisfaction in the consumer. Moreover, In the cigarette industry, it is called the "number of puffs" and the number of times the cigarette is smoked. The number indicating that it will be consumed by smoking is related to the homogenization rate of the semi-finished product. It is directly related to. Homogenization in semi-finished products produced with existing techniques Since it cannot provide the exact ratio, it is difficult to reach the same number of smokes for each branch of cigarette. It is also not possible. As a result, this situation directly affects the quality standard of the product. It affects.

As a result, a new product that can overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages technology is needed.

Description of the invention: The main purpose of our invention is to integrate our machine into existing tobacco production facilities. different from existing methods, a recovered tobacco is obtained. is to provide.

Our invention is based on the dust and tobacco waste that is thrown away or buried in the ground in cigarette production facilities. It is a device that aims to reprocess the vein and reintroduce it to the cigarette making machine. is the system.

Our invention, unlike existing techniques, uses the tobacco powder and tobacco vein obtained. It aims to obtain tobacco by turning it into dough. Instead of water vapor in dough making Liquid water is used and homogenization is achieved at better rates.

Before making the dough, tobacco powder and tobacco grain are first dried in a dry environment. After mixing, water is added. Dry mixture before adding water When water is added later, the water is distributed more homogeneously and It allows it to spread more evenly on the particle. Pastry Making the dry mixture before obtaining it allows the amount and proportions of the ingredients to be more precise. It also allows determination of precise ratios.

The main reason for using liquid water instead of spray water vapor is tobacco dust, tobacco The crumb and tobacco grain penetrate each other better during mixing.

At the same time, semi-finished products produced by this method are subject to legal authorities demanding all types of cigarettes. The nicotine and tar values that it wants to contain must be in accordance with the standard. can be caught. Smoking of the semi-finished product after the cigarette rolling process The numbers are also at a stable value (provided that the smoke draft rate remains constant).

Our invention is more effective than the tobacco obtained and recycled using existing techniques. It aims to obtain tobacco in a different form. This resulting form is shaped like spaghetti. It has a circular cross-section and a conical shape. Diameter between 0.8 mm and 1 mm It is changing. Its length can be between 2 cm - 4 cm. Tobacco in spaghetti form, The cigarette is distributed more homogeneously on the cigarette paper during rolling and the unit Cigarette quality improves by placing more tobacco per head. With spaghetti form The efficiency of the facilities in the production line connected to our system is reserved and it is easier to The aim of the winding process is to make cigarette winding machines work faster. Same At the same time, this form of tobacco allowed tobacco products to burn faster. Because this homogeneous structure spreads the heat at better rates. tobacco With its conical shape, the air flow inside the cigarette is optimized and combustion degree has been increased.

The circular cross-section and conical structure in the perforated plate ensures that the powder + vein and tobacco particles It allows it to sit in a wide pit without clogging the perforated plate. At the same time, When the product, which has reached the spaghetti form, is fed into the machine that makes cigarettes, it becomes a cigarette. The conical structure of the chopped tobacco blend in the stick to the other tobaccos in it It provides additional adhesion. Additionally, the amount that goes into cigarette packs During the transfer phase of the semi-finished product or when the customer removes the cigarette from the package Easily falling off the tip of a rolled cigarette stick while burning or burning the cigarette is blocked.

The length of the semi-finished product to be obtained must be between 2 cm and 4 cm. with the trimming stroke of the trimming discs used during cigarette rolling in the machine. The product will be slightly shortened and will be wrapped in cigarette paper with other tobacco blends.

The long structure of the semi-finished product gives a fringed structure to the relevant tobacco blends. It will provide. Humidity range of the semi-finished product obtained with our machine of the invention It has reached the standards and is between 13% and 143%.

Our system subject to the invention rotates to obtain the tobacco form mentioned above. which rotates circularly in the chamber relative to the center due to the table effect and It also has a printing cylinder structure that moves circularly around its own axis. has. This printing cylinder structure has a cylindrical structure and is placed on the perforated plate. can move easily. Printing cylinders, under the influence of centrifugal force It mixes the dough and kneads it on the perforated plate at the same time. In this way It helps the dough to hold and take shape better, and it helps the dough fit through the holes. It enables tobacco to be obtained by forcing it to pass through in some way. Dimensions of tobacco production It is determined by the invoices created on the cylinder.

Mixing and kneading the dough helps the dough stick better and take shape. homogenization of tobacco powder and veins in the dough increases and Due to homogenization, the taste of the cigarette increases.

Another main advantage of our system is that tobacco recovery is around 60-80%. is to be. Considering the structures in the current technique, the This ratio makes our inventive system an indispensable recovery unit in the market. It creates the idea that it will take its place as. Additionally, the tobacco semi-product obtained Its structure is thin, light and can be easily wrapped in cigarette paper.

Our system uses the tobacco powder and tobacco vein used in the current technique in the input products. Products made after pulverization should not be used, but should be pulped with water. It uses imported tobacco dust and tobacco grain. In other words, existing In the technique, tobacco grain and tobacco powder are processed after being glued together, In our invention, tobacco grain and tobacco powder are pulped with liquid water and It is then processed. In addition, it makes the tobacco more homogeneous in the production of dough and semi-finished products. structure, tobacco particles are distributed more homogeneously and their shaping is easier. It is easy. Likewise, our invention uses tobacco powder and tobacco grain as the starting material. Since it is based on the idea of dough being made, the cylinders in the system perform both mixing and obtaining semi-finished products using both kneading and straining methods. aims. Therefore, in the early stages of the cigarette production industry the already mixed tobacco powder and our tobacco vein system for recovery When it comes to the unit, not only the product is obtained but also a more homogeneous consistency. It is also subjected to mixing and kneading process steps in order for it to come together.

The body part of our machine serves as a closed chamber made of cylindrical section. sees. The dough to be obtained with the mixture is processed in machines with existing technology. It is possible to mix and knead again as it is, with the effect of gravity. Since it was not available, a stable and flat ground was needed. Therefore, inside the body The integrated perforated plate provides this function, providing both mixing, kneading and It plays an important role in the production of semi-finished products. Our invention is the centrifugal principle Since it works with a vacuum cleaner, it also serves as a closed box to prevent product from spilling around.

Thanks to its coated body structure, it is protected against tobacco beetles, moths and insects during the production of semi-finished products. Worms are prevented from accessing the product. While kneading the dough By cutting off its contact with air, dough consistency efficiency has been reduced.

The spaghetti-shaped shape that will be obtained with the structure of the turntable in our invention. The semi-finished product is processed with a machine designed to be dimensionally small. It is intended to provide high-capacity output.

Printing cylinders attached to the rotary table facing perpendicular to the lateral planes It may cause blockage in the holes while pressing on the plate during the mixing and kneading process. It does not happen. Attaching the turntable to the top or bottom facing perpendicularly In case of blockages in the perforated plates, there will be blockages in the perforated plates and A smaller cross-sectional area will be needed and more cylinders will be used. It will happen. Assembly and disassembly of cylinders associated with lateral planes is more It is simple and maintenance times during routine cleaning are minimized.

Thanks to the easy fixing of the parts constituting the invention to each other, It is installed and costs are low thanks to the short installation time.

Additionally, the invention has a robust structure.

Explanation of Figures: The invention will be explained by referring to the attached figures, so that the features of the invention will be more clearly understood and appreciated, but its purpose is to It is not limited by regulations. On the contrary, the invention is not protected by the appended claims. all alternatives, changes and modifications that can be included within its defined area. It is aimed to cover the equivalences. Details shown are for current availability only. preferred embodiments are shown for illustrative purposes and both methods are shaping, as well as the rules and conceptual features of the invention in the most useful It should be understood that they are presented for the purpose of providing an easily understandable definition. This in the drawings; Figure 1 is the schematic view showing the tobacco production facility in the current technique.

Figure 2 Schematic showing the tobacco grain and the part where tobacco dust is delivered view.

Figure 3 Showing the knives used during the processing of tobacco grain is the view.

Figure 4 Perspective showing the tobacco recycling system that is the subject of the invention is the view.

Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the inner chamber of the system subject to the invention.

Figure 6 is the detail view of the printing cylinders.

Figure 7 is the cross-sectional view of the perforated plate.

Figures that will help understand this invention are shown in the attached picture. They are numbered and given below with their names.

Disclosure of References: tobacco feeding unit cigarette rolling unit First dust collection pipe Second dust collection pipe dust collection unit Cyclone airlock tobacco vessel pipe 9. Separator section 9.1. Separator adjustment valve 9.2. separator plate 9.3. drain pipe . vascular processing pipe 11. Combining unit 12. Mixing unit 13. Irrigation unit 14. Transfer pipe . recovery unit .one . Engine .2. Reducer .3. Receptacle .4. Bed .5. Turntable .6. printing cylinder .6. one . Channel .6.2. Invoice .7. Shaft .8. perforated plate .8. one . Hole 158.2. flat surface .9. Casing 16. Outlet pipe Detailed Explanation of the Invention: The current state-of-the-art cigarette production facility can be seen in Figure 1. Tobacco Tobacco coming from the feeding unit (1) is transferred to the cigarette rolling unit (2) through transfer pipes. It is transmitted via . Tobacco transferred from the tobacco feeding unit (1) is small, medium and consists of large sizes of tobacco grain and tobacco dust, apart from these elements, stone, Small items such as gravel and burrs may also be included. The cigarette rolling unit (2) collects the incoming tobacco When rolling a cigarette paper, roll the tobacco core that does not fit into the cigarette paper. It is sent to the recovery unit (15) of the invention via the vascular pipe (8).

Tobacco coming to the cigarette rolling unit (2) is checked for size and suitability. Unusable tobacco dust is conveyed to the first dust collection pipe (3), The tobacco dust that separates during cigarette rolling is collected through the second dust collection pipe (4). It is sent to the dust collection unit (5). As a result, the first dust collection pipe (3) and the dust coming from the second dust collection pipe (4) combines in the dust collection unit (5). It is sent to a different facility for processing.

Some of the tobacco dust transferred from the second dust collection pipe (4) is transferred to the cyclone (6). hitting the wings and passing through the air lock (7) to the joining unit via spiral pipes. (11) is transmitted. Air lock (7) is used to separate tobacco dust from air.

The tobacco veins coming from the tobacco vein pipe (8) are filled with small stones, gravel, soil. etc. To get rid of substances and larger tobacco pipes It is first sent to the separator section (9). Connected to the separator section (9) substances that are heavier than the tobacco grain through the central vacuum system It is taken out of the system through the discharge pipe (9.3) under the effect of gravity. Separator The types of substances to be discharged from the section (9) are determined by the separator adjustment valve (9.1). is adjusted (the valve is connected to the central vacuum system). Separator adjustment valve (9.1) by adjusting the separator plate (9.2) according to the weight of the substances to be discharged. Selection is made accordingly. Tobacco veins of sizes suitable for processing are processed into veins. It is transmitted to the pipe (10). Tobacco is cut with the help of the knives (10.1) inside the pipe. After the veins are brought to smaller sizes, they are transferred to the joining unit (11). is transferred (Figure 3).

The processed tobacco coming to the combining unit (11) shown in Figure 2 is separated by the grain. tobacco powders are combined here and mixed dry in the mixing unit (12).

No liquid spraying/transferring process is applied during this mixing process. It takes place in a completely dry manner and this process involves the separation of tobacco grain and tobacco dust. It is a first step towards combining it completely homogeneously. mixed tobacco powder and tobacco are sent to the vein irrigation unit (13). Located in the irrigation unit (13) nozzles perform the water dispensing process. The important point here is that water is liquid, not vapor. It is the spraying of water in the form. Mixed tobacco powder and tobacco vein irrigation unit In (13), the dough reaches its consistency. This dough is placed in the transfer pipe (14). It is sent to the recovery unit (15), which is the system subject to the invention, via spirals and Here we move on to the last processing step.

Views of the system subject to the invention are given in Figure 4-5. The system is basically; The electric motor (15.1) rotates the rotation drive movement via the reducer (15.2). It is conveyed to the rotary table (15.5) inside the sectioned chamber (15.3). To the turntable (15 .5) four pressure cylinders (15.6) are mounted vertically from the lateral surfaces with shafts (15.7). They are associated and the angle of the shafts (15.7) with each other is preferably 90 degrees. Oppression The cylinders (15.6) are connected tangentially to the surface of the perforated plate (15.8). It applies pressure force to the surface during movement. Watering unit (13) back It can be designed on the gain unit (15) or independently.

While the rotary table (15.5) moves circularly, its attached shafts (15.7) also move. and the shafts (15.7) as well as the pressure cylinders (15.6) move in the same direction. It moves circularly. Printing cylinders (15.6) on the perforated plate (15.8) surface moves and these rollers (15.6) rotate to the shafts (15.7), they rotate freely. Since it is mounted, the pressure cylinders (15.6) also rotate around their own axis. is doing. In other words, the printing cylinders (15.6) and the rotary table (15.5) together, it moves circularly in the chamber (15.3) and around its own axis. is making a turning movement. Shafts (15.7) of printing cylinders (15.6) chamber (15.3) It was placed in the beds outside (15.4).

The dough coming to the recovery unit (15) is transferred into the chamber (15.3). Oppression is forced to leave. Dividing the dough into appropriate sizes and shapes has been created. Invoices (15.6.2) should not be blocked on the perforated plate (15.8). It is designed to have a sharp surface form for this purpose. Channel (15 .6.1) When the dough stuck inside is to be transferred through the hole in the perforated plate (15.8) During the rotation of the printing cylinder (15.6), the invoice (15.6.2) comes into play and The connection of the dough to be transferred with the other batch of dough is broken and the process is being completed. During this process, centrifugal movement is applied. Channel While ensuring that the invoice (15.6.2) also ensures that the dough is rolled into a cylinder thanks to its sharp surface. It ensures its transfer through the holes (15.8.1) without sticking to it, and after the transfer is achieved, Then the remaining dough is disconnected from the hole (15.81).

The holes (15.8.1) in the perforated plate (15.8) are conical in shape and the diameter measurement on the upper surface is is larger than the diameter at the lower surface. The final product diameter passing through the hole is 2 mm to 1 It has a shape that decreases towards the enamel and its cross-section is circular. Its length is 1-2 cm is around. The shape of the product is in spaghetti form. The holes in the perforated plate (15 .8) Flat surfaces (1582) other than (15.8. 1) are used before the semi-finished product is formed. It serves as a pressure surface at the point where the pressure rollers (15.6) touch the dough and It contributes to the kneading of the dough. After the final product is obtained, the cigarette The outlet pipe (16) is connected to the cigarette rolling unit (2), pneumatic system or It is transferred via conveyors.

In an alternative method, the printing cylinders (15.6) may be externally motor driven. External Sprocket, spur gear, bevel gear, chain, belt, pulley etc. to be associated with the engine. The drivetrain provides a drive movement to each of the pressure cylinders (15.6) at the same time. can give.

Claims (3)

STEMS 1- The invention is a recovery unit (15) that enables the recovery of circular-sectioned conical-shaped tobacco in the form of spaghetti by using tobacco grain and tobacco dust that cannot be rolled in the cigarette rolling unit (2) or is considered waste and is not suitable for rolling, and its feature is; In the irrigation unit (13), the chamber (15.3) into which the tobacco grain and tobacco powder pulped with liquid water are transferred, the rotary table (15.5) which moves circularly around its own axis in the chamber (15.3) with the movement received from the motor (15.1) and the reducer (15.2). ), circular cross-section shaft (15.7), one side of which is associated with the lateral surfaces of the rotary table (15.5) facing perpendicularly, the other outer wall of which is supported on fixed bearings (15.4) outside the chamber (15.3), is mounted slidingly on the shaft (15.7) and is placed on it. Plastic perforated plate (15.8), which contains a channel (156.1) and bill (156.2) formed at equal intervals along the entire surface, and which makes a circular rotation movement around its own axis after contact with the perforated plate (15.5) while making a circular rotation movement with the drive of the turntable (15.5). It has at least one pressure cylinder (15.6), which forces the dough through the holes on it and breaks its relationship with the main dough after passing, and many conically formed holes (158.1) on the perforated plate (15.8) and the flat surface in between (158.2). 2- It is the chamber (15.3) mentioned in claim 1 and its feature is; It is characterized by having a circular cross-section structure. 3- It is the invoice (156.2) mentioned in claim 1 and its feature is; It is characterized by having a sharp surface.