Title:
【発明の名称】タバコの低滞留時間再乾燥用方法及び装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP3441079
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
A method and apparatus is given for a low residence time redrying of strip tobacco. The apparatus thoroughly and evenly dries and cools the tobacco consistently through the entire tobacco bed as it passes through the dryer (38) and cooler (32). The apparatus utilizes a plurality of individually controlled fluidized bed heating zones (22-30) for drying the tobacco. An additional fluidized bed cooling zone (32) is provided to cool the tobacco prior to reordering. A continuous conveyer (14) extends through the heating zones and cooling zones. A steam tunnel (40) is utilized to raise the moisture content of the dried tobacco to preselected moisture levels. A vibrating conveyer (60) moves the tobacco through the steam tunnel.
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Inventors:
Anthony Jay Riviera
Carlton Ace
Kevin Earl Cote
Carlton Ace
Kevin Earl Cote
Application Number:
JP52772997A
Publication Date:
August 25, 2003
Filing Date:
January 27, 1997
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation
International Classes:
A24B3/04; A24B3/10; A24B3/12; (IPC1-7): A24B3/04; A24B3/10
Domestic Patent References:
| JP60133864A |
Other References:
【文献】米国特許4177576(US,A)
【文献】米国特許3224452(US,A)
【文献】米国特許3224452(US,A)
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Asako Sudo
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