A cap stopping mechanism and cap disinfection device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cover stopping mechanism and a cover disinfection device, which belong to the field of packaging technology machinery. The cover stopping mechanism comprises a cover stopping part; the cover stopping part is rotatably fixed on a cover slideway of the cover disinfection device, and the cover stopping part has a cover stopping state and a reset state; when the cover stopping part is in the cover stopping state, the distance between the cover stopping part and the bottom of the cover slideway is less than the thickness of the cover member, so that the cover member is stationary relative to the cover slideway; when the cover stopping part is in the reset state, the cover member can move with the cover slideway. The present invention can stop the cover member through the cover stopping mechanism to prolong the time that the disinfectant on the cover member stays on the cover member, thereby ensuring the disinfection effect of the cover member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of packaging technology machinery, and in particular to a cover stopping mechanism and a cover sterilizing device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of filling technology, bottle cap disinfection is an important step before filling, which directly affects the hygiene and safety of filled products.

[0003] In the related art, the method of sterilizing bottle caps is usually to soak the bottle caps for a preset time. After soaking, the bottle caps are placed on the cap slide of the cap sterilizing equipment and transported to the capping area by the cap slide. In addition, when the bottle caps are transported on the cap slide, the dryer in the cap sterilizing equipment will also clean and dry the bottle caps on the cap slide to ensure that the bottle caps are dry when capping.

[0004] However, when the cap disinfection equipment is just turned on, the bottle caps are cleaned and dried after sliding on the cap slide for a short time, resulting in the disinfectant staying on the bottle caps for a shorter time, affecting the disinfection effect of the bottle caps and reducing the safety of the filled products. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a cover stopping mechanism and a cover disinfecting device, which can stop the cover by the cover stopping mechanism to prolong the time that the disinfectant on the cover stays on the cover, thereby ensuring the disinfection effect of the cover.

[0006] As conceived above, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0007] In a first aspect, a cover stopping mechanism is provided, comprising a cover stopping portion;

[0008] The cover stopper is rotatably fixed to the cover slideway of the cover disinfection device, and the cover stopper has a cover stop state and a reset state;

[0009] When the cover stop portion is in the cover stop state, the distance between the cover stop portion and the bottom of the cover slide is less than the thickness of the cover member, so that the cover member is stationary relative to the cover slide; when the cover stop portion is in the reset state, the cover member can move with the cover slide.

[0010] Preferably, it further comprises a driving unit;

[0011] The driving part is fixed on the cover slideway and connected with the cover stopping part, and is used for driving the cover stopping part to rotate so that the cover stopping part is in a cover stopping state or a reset state.

[0012] Preferably, the cover stop portion includes a rotating body, a fixing member, and a connecting strip for connecting the rotating body and the fixing member;

[0013] The fixing member is fixed on the cover slide, a first through hole is provided on the rotating body, the connecting strip passes through the first through hole and is fixed on the fixing member, and the rotating body can rotate with the connecting strip as a rotating axis.

[0014] Preferably, a U-shaped hole is provided on the rotating body, and the driving portion includes a driving member, and the driving member is provided with a protruding structure that can slide in the U-shaped hole.

[0015] Preferably, the rotating body comprises a rotating plate and a roller fixedly connected to one end of the rotating plate, and the roller can roll relative to the rotating plate.

[0016] Preferably, the roller is made of corrosion-resistant material.

[0017] Preferably, the driving member comprises a cylinder and a pushing body connected to a telescopic rod of the cylinder;

[0018] The extension and contraction of the cylinder can drive the protruding structure to slide in the U-shaped hole.

[0019] Preferably, the driving member further comprises a dust ring sleeved at the connection between the pushing body and the cylinder.

[0020] Preferably, the driving member further comprises a cylinder seat and a hook;

[0021] The cylinder seat is fixed on the cover slideway, and the cylinder is located in the cylinder seat;

[0022] One end of the hook is fixed on the cylinder seat, and the other end of the hook has an arc-shaped hook. When the arc-shaped hook is hung on the protruding structure, the cover-stopping part is in a cover-stopping state.

[0023] In a second aspect, a cap disinfection device is provided, comprising a cap slide for conveying caps, and also comprising the cap stopping mechanism described in the first aspect.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the present invention include at least:

[0025] In the cap-stopping mechanism and cap-disinfecting device provided by the present invention, the cap-stopping part can rotate relative to the cap slideway, and when the cap-stopping part rotates to the cap-stopping state, it can block the movement of the cap member so that the cap member can be stationary relative to the cap slideway. In this way, when the cap-disinfecting device is turned on, the cap-stopping mechanism can be activated to stop the cap member, so as to extend the time that the disinfectant on the cap member stays on the cap member, thereby ensuring the disinfection effect of the cap member and improving the safety of the filled product.

[0026] In addition, the cover-stopping mechanism provided in this embodiment has a simple structure, is easy to install, has a simple operation method, is convenient for users to use, and has a low cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a cover stopping device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a reference diagram of a cover-stopping device provided by an embodiment of the present invention in use;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a reference diagram of another use state of a cover stopping device provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] In the figure:

[0031] 1. Cover stopper; 11. Rotating body; 111. Rotating sheet; 112. Roller; 12. Fixing member; 13. Connecting strip; 14. U-shaped hole; 2. Cover slide; 3. Driving part; 31. Driving member; 311. Cylinder; 312 Pushing body; 313. Cylinder seat; 32. Protruding structure; 4. Cover member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention are further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for the convenience of description, only the parts related to the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, not all.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. Among them, the terms "first position" and "second position" are two different positions.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0035] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3The embodiment of the present invention provides a cover stopping mechanism, which can be arranged in a cover disinfection device. The cover stopping mechanism includes a cover stopping part 1.

[0036] The cover stopper 1 is rotatably fixed to a cover slideway 2 of the cover sterilizing device, and the cover stopper 1 has two states: a cover stopper state and a reset state.

[0037] When the cover stop part 1 is in the cover stop state, the distance between the cover stop part 1 and the bottom of the cover slide 2 is less than the thickness of the cover 4, so that the cover 4 is stationary relative to the cover slide 2; when the cover stop part 1 is in the reset state, the cover 4 can move with the cover slide 2.

[0038] The bottom of the cover slide 2 is the surface where the cover slide 2 contacts the cover member 4, and the distance between the cover stop portion 1 and the bottom of the cover slide 2 is the minimum distance between the cover stop portion 1 and the bottom of the cover slide 2; the thickness of the cover member 4 refers to the dimension of the cover member 4 in a direction perpendicular to the bottom of the cover slide 2. By adjusting the rotation angle of the cover stop portion 1 relative to the cover slide 2, the minimum distance between the cover stop portion 1 and the cover slide 2 can be adjusted. For example, when the dimension is greater than the minimum distance between the cover stop portion 1 and the cover slide 2, the cover stop portion 1 can block the cover member 4 to prevent the cover member 4 from continuing to move following the cover slide 2. When the dimension is less than the minimum distance between the cover stop portion 1 and the cover slide 2, the cover stop portion 1 cannot contact the cover member 4, and thus the cover member 4 can move following the cover slide 2.

[0039] In summary, in the cap-stopping mechanism provided in this embodiment, the cap-stopping part 1 can rotate relative to the cap slide 2, and when the cap-stopping part 1 rotates to the cap-stopping state, it can block the movement of the cap 4, so that the cap 4 can be stationary relative to the cap slide 2. In this way, when the cap disinfection device is turned on, the cap-stopping mechanism can be activated to intercept the cap 4, so as to extend the time that the disinfectant on the cap 4 stays on the cap 4, thereby ensuring the disinfection effect of the cap 4 and improving the safety of the filled product.

[0040] In addition, the cap stopping mechanism provided in this embodiment can also stop the cap during the operation of the cap disinfection device. At this time, the state of the cap stopping mechanism can be referred to Figure 3 During the operation of the cover disinfection device, if it is found that the disinfection time of a certain cover 4 is too short, the cover stop mechanism can be activated to stop the movement of the cover 4. When the disinfectant stays on the cover 4 for a required time, the cover stop mechanism can be stopped to allow the cover 4 on the cover slide 2 to move normally.

[0041] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The cover stop mechanism may further include a driving unit 3. The driving unit 3 is fixed on the cover slide 2 and connected to the cover stop unit 1. The driving unit 3 is used to drive the cover stop unit 1 to rotate so that the cover stop unit 1 is in a cover stop state or a reset state.

[0042] Furthermore, the cover stopper 1 may include a rotating body 11 connected to the driving part 3 , a fixing member 12 , and a connecting strip 13 for connecting the rotating body 11 and the fixing member 12 .

[0043] The fixing member 12 is fixed on the cover slide 2, the rotating body 11 is provided with a first through hole, the connecting bar 13 passes through the first through hole and is fixed on the fixing member 12, and the rotating body 11 can rotate with the connecting bar 13 as the rotation axis. Figure 1 , the connecting strip 13 can be located in the middle of the rotating body 11 (for example, the geometric center of the rotating body 11), so that when the driving unit 3 drives the rotating body 11 to rotate within a preset range, the length of the rotating body 11 in the first direction will increase, so that the minimum distance between the rotating body 11 and the bottom of the cover slide 2 is reduced, thereby being able to block the cover 4. For example, the connecting strip 13 can be a boss fixed on the fixing member 12, and the area of ​​the end of the boss away from the fixing member 12 is larger than the area of ​​the first through hole on the rotating body 11, so as to prevent the rotating body 11 from sliding off the boss. Alternatively, the connecting strip 13 can be a screw, in which case the fixing member 12 has a second through hole, and the screw passes through the first through hole on the rotating body 11 and the second through hole on the fixing member 12, and is fixed on a nut matched therewith, so that when the rotating body 11 or the driving member 31 is damaged, the screw can be directly separated from the nut to replace the rotating body 11 or the driving member 31, thereby improving the flexibility of the cover stopping device.

[0044] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 The rotating body 11 may be provided with a U-shaped hole 14, and the driving part 3 includes a driving member 31, and the driving member 31 may be provided with a protruding structure 32 that can be inserted into the U-shaped hole 14. For example, when the protruding structure 32 is located in the middle of the U-shaped hole 14, the minimum distance between the rotating body 11 and the bottom of the cover slide 2 is greater than the thickness of the cover member 4, and the cover stop part 1 is in the reset state (such as Figure 1 When the protruding structure 32 is located at both ends of the U-shaped hole 14, the minimum distance between the rotating body 11 and the bottom of the cover slide 2 is less than the thickness of the cover 4, and the stop cover portion 1 is in the stop cover state (such as Figure 2 shown).

[0045] Optionally, the area of ​​the end of the protruding structure 32 away from the driving member 31 can be larger than the diameter of the fillet of the U-shaped hole 14, so that the protruding structure 32 can limit the position of the rotating body 11 to prevent the rotating body 11 from separating from the driving member 31. Similar to the connecting strip 13, the protruding structure 32 can also be a screw. In this case, the protruding structure 32 can refer to the structure of the connecting strip 13, and this embodiment will not be described again. In this way, the flexibility of the cover-stopping device can be further improved.

[0046] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 or Figure 3 The rotating body 11 may include a rotating sheet 111 and a roller 112 fixedly connected to one end of the rotating sheet 111, wherein the roller 112 can roll relative to the rotating sheet 111. In this way, even when the minimum distance between the rotating body 11 and the bottom of the cover slide 2 is equal to the thickness of the cover 4, the rotating body 11 can roll on the cover 4 without affecting the movement of the cover 4 on the bottom of the cover slide 2, thereby ensuring the reliability of the cover stopping device.

[0047] For further information, please refer to Figure 2 or Figure 3 , the rotating body 11 may include two rollers 112, and the two rollers 112 are respectively fixed on both sides of one end of the rotating piece 111. At this time, one end of the rotating piece 111 may have two extension pieces, namely a left extension piece and a right extension piece, and the two rollers 112 are respectively fixed on the two extension pieces. In this way, when the protruding structure 32 slides to the first end of the U-shaped hole 14, the minimum distance between the roller 112 fixed on the left extension piece and the bottom of the cover slide 2 is less than the thickness of the cover 4, so that the stop cover part 1 is in a stop cover state. When the protruding structure 32 slides to the second end of the U-shaped hole 14, the minimum distance between the roller 112 fixed on the right extension piece and the cover slide 2 is less than the thickness of the cover 4, so that the stop cover part 1 is in a stop cover state. It should be noted that when the protruding structure 32 slides from the middle of the U-shaped hole 14 to the first end or the second end of the U-shaped hole 14, the U-shaped hole 14 moves from vertical to horizontal. The first end of the U-shaped hole 14 is the upper end of the U-shaped hole 14 when the stop cover part 1 is in the reset state, and the second end of the U-shaped hole 14 is the lower end of the U-shaped hole 14 when the stop cover part 1 is in the reset state.

[0048] Furthermore, the material of the roller 112 can be a corrosion-resistant material. Since the disinfectant used when sterilizing the cover 4 is usually an acidic liquid, and the roller 112 contacts the cover 4 frequently, when the material of the roller 112 is a corrosion-resistant material, the service life of the roller 112 can be longer, thereby extending the service life of the cover stop device. Optionally, the material of the roller 112 can be plastic, so that the probability of the roller 112 scratching the cover 4 can be reduced during the contact between the roller 112 and the cover 4.

[0049] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 or Figure 3, the driving member 31 may include a cylinder 311, a pusher 312, and a connecting rod for connecting the cylinder 311 and the pusher 312. The cylinder 311 is fixed on the cover slide 2, and the protrusion structure 32 is fixed on the pusher 312. When the cylinder 311 contracts or extends, it can push the pusher 312 to move, so that the protrusion structure 32 can slide in the U-shaped hole 14. For example, when the cylinder 311 contracts, the protrusion structure 32 can be located at the second end of the U-shaped hole 14; when the cylinder 311 is in the first extended state, the protrusion structure 32 can be located in the middle of the U-shaped hole 14; when the cylinder 311 is in the second extended state, the protrusion mechanism can be located at the first end of the U-shaped hole 14. The first extended state of the cylinder 311 can be the reset state of the cylinder 311. The material for making the cylinder 311 can be stainless steel, so that the cylinder 311 has strong corrosion resistance, so that the cylinder 311 can work for a long time in an acidic environment. Optionally, if the corrosion resistance of the cylinder 311 itself is poor, a layer of corrosion-resistant material may be sprayed on the outer surface of the cylinder 311 to improve the corrosion resistance of the cylinder 311 .

[0050] Furthermore, the driving member 31 may also include a dust ring sleeved at the connection between the pusher 312 and the cylinder 311. Since the driving member 31 and the pusher 312 can be connected by threads, at this time, there may be a gap at the connection position between the driving member 31 and the pusher 312, and the position where the cover slide 2 is located has a high requirement for hygiene. Therefore, after the dust ring is sleeved at the connection position, the probability of dust remaining in the gap can be reduced, thereby achieving the purpose of reducing sanitary dead corners. Optionally, the dust ring can also be called a sealing ring, which is used to seal the gap between the pusher 312 and the cylinder 311.

[0051] Furthermore, the pusher 312 may include a support plate and a column connected to one end of the support plate, the protruding structure 32 is fixed to one side of the support plate, and the column is connected to the telescopic rod in the cylinder 311 .

[0052] Optionally, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2, the driving member 31 may also include a cylinder seat 313 and a hook (not shown in the figure). In addition, the cylinder seat 313 is fixed on the cover slide 2, and the cylinder 311 is located in the cylinder seat 313. One end of the hook is fixed on the cylinder seat 313, and the other end of the hook has an arc hook, which can be hooked on the protruding structure 32, and when the arc hook is hung on the protruding structure 32, the stop cover part 1 is in a stop cover state. In this way, when the gas and power are cut off or there is a problem with the cylinder 311, the user can manually turn the rotating body 11, and when the minimum distance between the rotating body 11 and the bottom of the cover slide 2 is less than the thickness of the cover member 4, the arc hook is hung on the connecting strip 13 to achieve manual stop cover. Optionally, the material for manufacturing the cylinder seat 313 and the hook can be a corrosion-resistant material, so that the cylinder seat 313 and the hook can be used for a long time in an acidic environment.

[0053] This embodiment further provides a cap sterilizing device, which may include a cap slide 2 for conveying caps 4 and the cap stopping mechanism in the above embodiment.

[0054] When the cover stopping mechanism provided in this embodiment is used to stop the cover, the cylinder 311 can be controlled to shrink, so as to drive the protruding structure 32 on the pusher 312 to slide in the U-shaped hole 14, thereby causing the rotating body 11 to rotate with the connecting strip 13 as the rotation center. When the minimum distance between the roller 112 on the rotating body 11 and the bottom of the cover slide 2 is less than the thickness of the cover 4, the cylinder 311 is controlled to stop shrinking. At this time, the cover 4 is blocked by the rotating body 11, and the cover stopping part 1 is in the cover stopping state. After a period of time, when the cover stopping mechanism is no longer needed to stop the cover, the cylinder 311 can be controlled to extend, and when the minimum distance between the roller 112 on the rotating body 11 and the bottom of the cover slide 2 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the cover 4, the cylinder 311 is controlled to stop shrinking. At this time, the cover 4 can follow the movement of the cover slide 2, and the cover stopping part 1 is in the reset state.

[0055] In summary, in the cap-stopping mechanism provided in this embodiment, the cap-stopping portion 1 can rotate relative to the cap slide 2, and when the cap-stopping portion 1 rotates to the cap-stopping state, it can block the movement of the cap 4, so that the cap 4 can be stationary relative to the cap slide 2. In this way, when the cap disinfection device is turned on, the cap-stopping mechanism can be activated to stop the cap 4, so as to extend the time that the disinfectant on the cap 4 stays on the cap 4, thereby ensuring the disinfection effect of the cap 4 and improving the safety of the filled product.

[0056] In addition, the cover-stopping mechanism provided in this embodiment has a simple structure, is easy to install, has a simple operation method, is convenient for users to use, and has a low cost.

[0057] The above embodiments are only to illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of the present invention. The present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention may be subject to various changes and modifications, which are within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cover stopping mechanism, characterized in that: It comprises a stop cover portion (1); The cover stopping portion (1) is rotatably connected to a cover slideway (2) of the cover disinfection device, and the cover stopping portion (1) has a cover stopping state and a reset state; When the cover-stopping portion (1) is in the cover-stopping state, the distance between the cover-stopping portion (1) and the bottom of the cover slide (2) is less than the thickness of the cover, so that the cover is stationary relative to the cover slide (2), thereby extending the time that the disinfectant on the cover (4) stays on the cover (4), thereby ensuring the disinfection effect of the cover (4) and improving the safety of the filled product; when the cover-stopping portion (1) is in the reset state, the cover can move with the cover slide (2); a driving part (3), the driving part (3) being fixed on the cover slideway (2) and connected to the cover-stopping part (1), and being used for driving the cover-stopping part (1) to rotate so that the cover-stopping part (1) is in the cover-stopping state or the reset state; The stop cover portion (1) comprises a rotating body (11), a fixing member (12), and a connecting strip (13) for connecting the rotating body (11) and the fixing member (12); The fixing member (12) is fixed on the cover slide (2), the rotating body (11) is provided with a first through hole, the connecting bar (13) passes through the first through hole and is fixed on the fixing member (12), and the rotating body (11) can rotate with the connecting bar (13) as a rotation axis; The rotating body (11) comprises a rotating sheet (111) and a roller (112) fixedly connected to one end of the rotating sheet (111); the roller (112) can roll relative to the rotating sheet (111); when the minimum distance between the rotating body (11) and the bottom of the cover slide (2) is equal to the thickness of the cover member (4), the rotating body (11) can roll on the cover member (4) without affecting the movement of the cover member (4) on the bottom of the cover slide (2), thereby ensuring the reliability of the cover stop mechanism; The rotating body (11) is provided with a U-shaped hole (14), the driving portion (3) comprises a driving member (31), and the driving member (31) is provided with a protruding structure (32) capable of sliding in the U-shaped hole (14); The driving member (31) comprises a cylinder (311) and a pushing body (312) connected to a telescopic rod of the cylinder (311); The extension and retraction of the cylinder (311) can drive the protruding structure (32) to slide in the U-shaped hole (14); The driving member (31) further comprises a cylinder seat (313) and a hook; The cylinder seat (313) is fixed on the cover slide (2); One end of the hook is fixed on the cylinder seat (313), and the other end of the hook has an arc-shaped hook. When the arc-shaped hook is hung on the protruding structure (32), the cover-stopping portion (1) is in the cover-stopping state.

2. The cover stopping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The roller (112) is made of a corrosion-resistant material.

3. The cover stopping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving member (31) further comprises a dust ring sleeved at the connection between the pushing body (312) and the cylinder (311).

4. The cover stopping mechanism according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The cylinder (311) is located in the cylinder seat (313).

5. A cap sterilizing device, comprising a cap slide (2) for conveying caps, characterized in that: It also includes the cover stopping mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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