Automatic transfer, cleaning and drying equipment for flavor and spice barrels and its use method

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of cleaning and drying spice barrels, and specifically to an integrated automatic transport, cleaning, and drying device for essence and spice barrels and a method for using the same. The device includes a chain conveyor, and a processing mechanism for cleaning and drying the spice barrel is provided above the chain conveyor. The processing mechanism includes a lifting cover plate and a cleaning frame provided on the lifting cover plate, and a clamping assembly provided on the lifting cover plate capable of fixing the spice barrel. The cleaning frame can rotate around the inner wall of the spice barrel on the lifting cover plate, and a plurality of nozzles are provided on the cleaning frame. The present invention converts the working mode of water flow and air flow through the nozzle and combines the position adjustment of the cleaning frame, so that high-pressure water flow and compressed air operate close to the inner wall of the spice barrel. As the cleaning frame rotates, the nozzle covers the inner wall of the spice barrel in all directions, and uses a sponge to physically wipe the inner wall of the spice barrel to ensure that every corner is effectively cleaned and dried.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cleaning and drying spice barrels, and in particular to an automatic transporting, cleaning and drying integrated device for essence and spice barrels and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] The flavor and fragrance industry places extremely high demands on container cleanliness to ensure product purity and quality without contamination. Traditional cleaning methods typically rely on manual labor or semi-automated equipment. This labor-intensive process not only increases worker health risks, but also treats cleaning and drying as separate processes requiring separate equipment. This increases the number of steps and complexity, making the entire cleaning process time-consuming and placing a heavy workload on operators.

[0003] At present, China's invention patent CN115351024A discloses an intelligent cleaning device for powder barrels, including an integrated cleaning channel, which is arranged throughout the cleaning device body, and the two sides of the integrated cleaning channel are respectively provided with a cleaning inlet and a cleaning outlet of the barrel, and a moving mechanism is provided at the bottom of the integrated cleaning channel; a multi-zone cleaning module, which is arranged in the integrated cleaning channel, and the multi-zone cleaning module is respectively provided with a pneumatic dust removal component, a flushing component and a drying component that can work synchronously along the cleaning inlet to the cleaning outlet, and the multi-zone cleaning module is correspondingly divided into a dust removal area, a flushing area and a drying area; a barrel inlet and outlet guide module, which includes a pneumatic dust removal component provided at the cleaning inlet and a flushing component provided at the cleaning outlet. The rotating component of the cleaning inlet and the cleaning outlet is hinged at the bottom of the rotating component and can be opened and closed at the cleaning inlet and the cleaning outlet. The rotating component includes a rotating frame and a transmission roller. The transmission roller is set on the rotating frame and can carry and transport the barrel; the cleaning device body also includes a flipping mechanism, the flipping mechanism includes a positive flipping component and a reverse flipping component, the positive flipping component is set in the dust removal area and the reverse flipping component is set in the drying area; the inner bottom wall of the integrated cleaning channel is provided with a conveying mechanism, which can drive the barrel entering the cleaning inlet to pass through the dust removal area, the flushing area and the drying area in turn, to realize the flipping, dust removal, flushing, drying and re-flipping of the barrel with the opening upward, and output it from the cleaning outlet.

[0004] The above-mentioned device uses a pneumatic dust removal component, a flushing component and a drying component to sequentially perform dust removal, flushing and drying steps on the powder barrel entering the cleaning device, and flips the barrel with the opening facing upward to a state with the opening facing downward through a forward and reverse component provided in the dust removal area, thereby preventing to the greatest extent the phenomenon of dust and liquid being stored in the barrel during the cleaning process, making it difficult to clean and dump the residue in the barrel; however, the flipping operation may cause uncontrollable distribution of the residue in the barrel, and some residue may still adhere to the inner surface of the barrel, making it difficult to completely remove it, and the processing efficiency is low. Therefore, there is a need for a cleaning and drying integrated device that can thoroughly clean the inner wall of the spice barrel, ensuring that a high standard of cleaning quality is maintained while automatically transporting, thereby improving the efficiency of the overall production line. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In response to the problems existing in the existing technology, an automatic transfer, cleaning and drying equipment for flavor and spice barrels is provided. By converting the working mode of water flow and air flow through the nozzle and combining the position adjustment of the cleaning frame, high-pressure water flow and compressed air can operate close to the inner wall of the spice barrel. As the cleaning frame rotates, the nozzle covers the inner wall of the spice barrel in all directions, and uses a sponge to physically wipe the inner wall of the spice barrel to ensure that every corner is effectively cleaned and dried.

[0006] In order to solve the problems of the prior art, the present invention provides an automatic transfer, cleaning and drying integrated device for flavor and spice barrels, comprising a chain plate conveyor for transferring the spice barrels with their openings facing upward, a processing mechanism for cleaning and drying the spice barrels being provided above the chain plate conveyor, the processing mechanism comprising a lifting cover plate and a cleaning frame arranged on the lifting cover plate, and a clamping assembly arranged on the lifting cover plate and capable of fixing the spice barrels, the cleaning frame being capable of rotating around the inner wall of the spice barrel on the lifting cover plate, the lifting cover plate being provided with a rotating shaft for driving the rotating frame to rotate, the cleaning frame being provided with a plurality of nozzles respectively facing the inner side surface and inner bottom surface of the spice barrel, the cleaning frame having an inner channel connected to the plurality of nozzles, the cleaning frame being respectively provided with a water supply pipe and an air supply pipe connected to the inner channel, when the cleaning frame rotates around the spice barrel, all the nozzles are simultaneously in a switching state of first spraying water for cleaning and then spraying air for drying, so that the inner wall of the spice barrel is thoroughly cleaned.

[0007] Preferably, the cleaning frame has a vertical section and a horizontal section extending along the axial and radial directions of the spice barrel, and a plurality of the nozzles are evenly spaced along the corresponding length directions on the vertical section and the horizontal section. The vertical section and the horizontal section are both provided with a sponge capable of squeezing the inner wall of the spice barrel. When the cleaning frame rotates around the spice barrel once, the sponge wipes the inner wall of the spice barrel in all directions.

[0008] Preferably, a drain pipe for absorbing sewage is provided along the length direction of the horizontal section of the cleaning frame. The drain pipe has several drain ports evenly distributed along the radial direction of the spice barrel. An elastic connecting piece is provided between the drain pipe and the horizontal section. When the sponge squeezes the spice barrel, the drain pipe is in an adaptive state of maintaining contact with the spice barrel under the action of the elastic connecting piece.

[0009] Preferably, the sponge and the drain pipe are provided on the cleaning frame near the nozzle, the sponge is located behind the nozzle along the rotation direction of the cleaning frame, and the drain pipe is located in front of the nozzle along the rotation direction of the cleaning frame. When the nozzle is in the working state, the sponge is in a wet or dried state, and the drain pipe is in a state of absorbing sewage or gas.

[0010] Preferably, the cleaning frame can move radially on the rotating shaft to cooperate with the axial movement so that the sponge can completely fit the inner side and bottom surface of the spice barrel. The lower end of the rotating shaft is provided with a slide rail extending radially thereof, and the horizontal section of the cleaning frame has a slide groove that is slidably engaged with the slide rail. The rotating shaft is provided with a radial driver for driving the cleaning frame to move radially.

[0011] Preferably, the radial drive has a sliding sleeve slidably mounted on the rotating shaft and a connecting rod hinged on the sliding sleeve and the vertical section, a return spring is fixedly connected between the sliding sleeve and the rotating shaft, and the radial drive also has a movable electromagnet fixedly mounted on the sliding sleeve and a fixed electromagnet fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft and located above the movable electromagnet, when the movable electromagnet contacts the fixed electromagnet, the return spring is in a state of not being acted upon by external force.

[0012] Preferably, a first rubber pad that can interfere with the top of the spice barrel is provided on the lifting cover, a rotating ring is coaxially provided on the rotating shaft, a bearing is provided between the rotating ring and the lifting cover, and a second rubber pad that interferes with the rotating ring is also provided on the lifting cover. When the lifting cover is pressed on the spice barrel through the first rubber pad, a sealed space is formed inside the spice barrel.

[0013] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes pressure rods arranged around the lifting cover plate, the center of the pressure rods is rotatably connected to the lifting cover plate, the lifting cover plate has an axial connection for the pressure rods to be rotatably connected, the lower end of the pressure rods has a rubber block that can press against the outer side of the spice barrel, and the clamping assembly also includes a pressure piece for applying pressure to the upper end of each pressure rod to cause the rubber block to move inward.

[0014] Preferably, the pressure member has a pushing portion that contacts the pressure rod and a lifting portion that cooperates with the pushing portion to move it outward, and there are mutually cooperating inclined surfaces between the pushing portion and the lifting portion. All the lifting portions are fixedly connected to the first rubber pad. When the lifting cover contacts the spice barrel on the first rubber pad and continues to move downward, all the lifting portions act on the corresponding pushing portions at the same time, causing all the pressure rods to rotate inward at the same time.

[0015] The present invention also provides a method for using the automatic transfer, cleaning and drying device for flavor and fragrance barrels, comprising the following steps:

[0016] S1. The spice barrel is transferred to the cleaning position via a chain conveyor. The lifting cover is lowered to seal the top of the spice barrel, and the spice barrel is fixed with a clamping assembly.

[0017] S2. The cleaning frame rotates, the nozzle sprays water to clean the inner wall and wipes it with a sponge, and the sewage pipe absorbs the sewage simultaneously;

[0018] S3. After cleaning is completed, the nozzle switches to air supply mode, and the nozzle blows air to dry the inner cavity of the spice barrel. At the same time, the sponge is dried to ensure that no residual water stains drip into the spice barrel;

[0019] S4. The lifting cover rises, the clamping is released, and the chain conveyor transfers the processed spice barrels to the next process.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0021] 1. This invention utilizes multiple nozzles mounted on a cleaning frame, utilizing high-pressure water flushing and compressed air drying to thoroughly clean and quickly dry stubborn stains within the spice barrel. As the cleaning frame rotates, the nozzles fully cover the barrel's interior, ensuring every corner is effectively cleaned. The sponge physically wipes the barrel's interior immediately after a powerful flush or drying operation. While wet, it enhances its cleaning power, while dry, it further absorbs residual moisture, further removing stains and absorbing residual moisture. This leaves the barrel's interior highly clean and completely dry, improving cleaning efficiency and effectiveness.

[0022] 2. The present invention effectively collects the sewage after flushing through the multiple sewage outlets arranged radially along the spice barrel, pre-absorbs and removes the sewage or gas that may remain in the previous cycle, and quickly discharges the washed dirt and wastewater, reducing the residence time of the dirt in the barrel and further preventing the re-adhesion of pollutants. The elastic connecting parts make each sewage outlet on the sewage pipe close to the bottom surface of the spice barrel, maximizing the sewage absorption efficiency. Compared with turning over the spice barrel to pour out the sewage, it avoids the dirt from staying on the surface of the spice barrel and improves the cleaning effect.

[0023] 3. The present invention uses a radial drive to enable the cleaning frame to move radially on the rotating shaft, and combines it with a lifting cover to drive the axial movement of the cleaning frame, ensuring that the sponge can completely fit the inner side and bottom surfaces of the spice barrel. When the cleaning frame rotates, the sponge can effectively wipe the inner wall of the spice barrel, removing stubborn stains or absorbing excess moisture, thereby achieving efficient and thorough cleaning. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the automatic transport, cleaning and drying equipment for flavor and fragrance barrels of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a partial three-dimensional structural sectional view of the automatic transport, cleaning and drying integrated equipment for flavor and fragrance barrels of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the spice barrel and the processing mechanism of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 It is a planar cross-sectional view of the spice barrel and the processing mechanism of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structural cross-sectional view of the spice barrel and the processing mechanism of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the top surface of the processing mechanism of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the bottom surface of the processing mechanism of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 8 It is a partial three-dimensional structural sectional view of the processing mechanism of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 9 It is a partial three-dimensional structural sectional view of the nozzle, sponge and sewage pipe of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 10 The present invention Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of .

[0034] The numbers in the figure are: 1, spice barrel; 2, chain plate conveyor; 21, limit plate; 3, lifting cover; 31, rotating shaft; 311, direct current channel; 3111, hose; 312, slide rail; 313, rotating ring; 3131, bearing; 32, warehouse body; 321, clean water chamber; 3211, water guide sleeve; 322, hot air chamber; 3221, air guide sleeve; 3222, sealing ring; 33, first rubber pad; 331, compression spring; 34, second rubber pad; 4, cleaning frame; 41, nozzle; 42, Inner channel; 421, water supply pipe; 422, air supply pipe; 43, vertical section; 44, horizontal section; 441, sewage pipe; 4411, sewage outlet; 442, elastic connector; 45, sponge; 5, clamping assembly; 51, pressure rod; 511, axial connection; 5111, torsion spring; 512, rubber block; 52, pressure piece; 521, pushing part; 522, lifting part; 6, radial drive; 61, sliding sleeve; 611, return spring; 62, connecting rod; 63, movable electromagnet; 64, fixed electromagnet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to further understand the features, technical means, specific objectives and functions achieved by the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0036] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the automatic transport, cleaning and drying integrated equipment for flavor and spice barrels in this embodiment includes a chain plate conveyor 2 for transporting the spice barrels 1 with the opening facing upward, and a processing mechanism for cleaning and drying the spice barrels 1 is provided above the chain plate conveyor 2. The processing mechanism includes a lifting cover 3 and a cleaning frame 4 arranged on the lifting cover 3 and a clamping assembly 5 arranged on the lifting cover 3 and capable of fixing the spice barrel 1. The chain plate conveyor 2 drives the lifting cover 3 to move up and down through a driving source (not shown in the figure), and at the same time drives the cleaning frame 4 to move synchronously with the lifting cover 3. The body 4 can rotate around the inner wall of the spice barrel 1 on the lifting cover 3. The lifting cover 3 is provided with a rotating shaft 31 for driving the rotating frame to rotate. The cleaning frame 4 is provided with a plurality of nozzles 41 respectively facing the inner side and inner bottom of the spice barrel 1. The cleaning frame 4 has an inner channel 42 connected to the plurality of nozzles 41. The cleaning frame 4 is respectively provided with a water supply pipe 421 and an air supply pipe 422 connected to the inner channel 42. When the cleaning frame 4 rotates around the spice barrel 1, all the nozzles 41 are simultaneously in a switching state of first spraying water for cleaning and then spraying air for drying, so that the inner wall of the spice barrel 1 is thoroughly cleaned.

[0037] The chain plate conveyor 2 is provided with a limiting plate 21 for limiting the position of the spice barrel 1 in the horizontal direction so that the spice barrel 1 will not deviate when being transported by the chain plate conveyor 2 .

[0038] A pre-flushing mechanism is further provided above the chain conveyor 2 along its conveying direction, and the pre-flushing mechanism is used for preliminary and all-around cleaning of the spice barrel 1 .

[0039] When the spice barrel 1 is transferred to the bottom of the pre-rinsing mechanism by the chain conveyor 2 with the opening facing upward, it is first subjected to a full-scale preliminary rinse, which aims to pre-rinse the entire surface of the spice barrel 1 with high-pressure water flow to prepare for subsequent in-depth cleaning. As the chain conveyor 2 continues to operate, the spice barrel 1 that has undergone the preliminary rinse continues to move forward until it reaches the designated area of the processing mechanism.

[0040] At this point, the lifting cover 3 of the processing mechanism slowly descends until it fits snugly against the opening edge of the spice barrel 1, ensuring a tight seal while also providing a closed space for the subsequent cleaning and drying operations. The clamping assembly 5 on the lifting cover 3 then activates, firmly securing the spice barrel 1 and preventing it from shifting or tilting during rotation. The cleaning frame 4 then slowly rotates around the inner wall of the spice barrel 1. As the cleaning frame 4 rotates, multiple nozzles 41 mounted thereon are aligned with the inner side and bottom surfaces of the spice barrel 1. These nozzles 41 are connected to an external water supply pipe 421 through an internal channel 42 of the cleaning frame 4. Initially, the water supply pipe 421 supplies a moderate amount of clean water to the nozzles 41. Under the action of high pressure, the water jets powerfully impact every corner of the spice barrel 1, effectively removing stubborn residue adhering to the inner wall. Because the nozzles 41 cover every surface of the spice barrel 1 as they rotate with the cleaning frame 4, even hard-to-reach areas are thoroughly cleaned.

[0041] After a period of thorough rinsing, nozzle 41 automatically switches to air-drying mode. Water supply pipe 421 stops supplying water, and air supply pipe 422 opens, pumping dry, clean compressed air into spice barrel 1 via the same nozzle 41. As cleaning frame 4 continues to rotate, the powerful airflow quickly removes any remaining moisture on the inner wall of spice barrel 1, accelerating the drying process. This not only improves cleaning efficiency but also effectively prevents secondary contamination caused by residual moisture, allowing spice barrel 1 to complete a thorough cleaning and drying process within the treatment mechanism, while the remaining wastewater is immediately discharged.

[0042] See also Figure 2-Figure 9 As shown, the cleaning frame 4 has a vertical section 43 and a horizontal section 44 extending along the axial and radial directions of the spice barrel 1. A plurality of nozzles 41 are evenly spaced along the corresponding length directions on the vertical section 43 and the horizontal section 44. A sponge 45 capable of squeezing the inner wall of the spice barrel 1 is provided on the vertical section 43 and the horizontal section 44. When the cleaning frame 4 rotates around the spice barrel 1 once, the sponge 45 is in a state of wiping the inner wall of the spice barrel 1 in all directions.

[0043] When the cleaning rack 4 enters the spice barrel 1, the vertical section 43 and the horizontal section 44 of the cleaning rack 4 are located close to the inner side surface and inner bottom surface of the spice barrel 1. Then, the cleaning rack 4 begins to rotate around the inner wall of the spice barrel 1, and the nozzle 41 strongly flushes the inner side surface and inner bottom surface of the spice barrel 1, effectively removing residues.

[0044] At the same time, the sponges 45 equipped on the vertical section 43 and the horizontal section 44 also come into contact with the inner wall of the spice barrel 1 as the cleaning frame 4 rotates, and wipes its surface in all directions to further remove stubborn stains. After completing the preliminary cleaning, the nozzle 41 automatically switches to the jet mode, and the air supply pipe 422 replaces the water supply pipe 421 to provide dry and clean compressed air to the nozzle 41, quickly removing the moisture in the spice barrel 1, and the sponge 45 continues to perform the final physical wiping of the inner wall during this process to ensure that no water stains or residues are left on the inner wall surface of the spice barrel 1.

[0045] See also Figure 2-Figure 9 As shown, a drain pipe 441 for absorbing sewage is provided along the length direction of the horizontal section 44 of the cleaning frame 4. The drain pipe 441 has a number of drain ports 4411 evenly distributed along the radial direction of the spice barrel 1. An elastic connector 442 is provided between the drain pipe 441 and the horizontal section 44. When the sponge 45 squeezes the spice barrel 1, the drain pipe 441 is in an adaptive state of maintaining contact with the spice barrel 1 under the action of the elastic connector 442.

[0046] When the cleaning frame 4 enters the spice barrel 1 and starts to rotate around its inner wall, the drain pipe 441 arranged on the horizontal section 44 of the cleaning frame 4 also operates synchronously with the rotation. The drain pipe 441 has several drain ports 4411 evenly distributed along the radial direction of the spice barrel 1, ensuring that the flushed sewage is effectively collected from all directions. When the sponge 45 contacts and wipes the inner wall of the spice barrel 1, the elastic connector 442 enables the drain pipe 441 to adaptively adjust its position while maintaining contact with the inner wall of the spice barrel 1.

[0047] After the nozzle 41 forcefully rinses away the residue, the sewage is quickly sucked into the drain pipe 441 through the drain outlet 4411 for discharge. Then, when the nozzle 41 switches to the jet mode to remove moisture from the spice barrel 1, the drain pipe 441 and the drain outlet 4411 continue to work, cooperating with the physical wiping action of the sponge 45 to further ensure the dryness and cleanliness of the inside of the spice barrel 1, while effectively removing the last remaining water stains or dirt, ensuring that the inner wall of the spice barrel 1 is completely clean and free of any residue.

[0048] See also Figure 2-Figure 9As shown, the sponge 45 and the drain pipe 441 are provided on the cleaning frame 4 near the nozzle 41. The sponge 45 is located behind the nozzle 41 along the rotation direction of the cleaning frame 4, and the drain pipe 441 is located in front of the nozzle 41 along the rotation direction of the cleaning frame 4. When the nozzle 41 is in the working state, the sponge 45 is in a wet or dried state, and the drain pipe 441 is in a state of absorbing sewage or absorbing gas.

[0049] The upper half of the rotating shaft 31 is provided with a warehouse body 32 fixedly connected to it, and the warehouse body 32 has a clean water chamber 321 and a hot air chamber 322 separated from each other. The warehouse body 32 is provided with a water inlet sleeve 3211 that is connected to the clean water chamber 321 and is sleeved on the water supply pipe 421. The warehouse body 32 is also provided with an air inlet sleeve 3221 that is connected to the hot air chamber 322 and is sleeved on the air supply pipe 422.

[0050] A sealing ring 3222 is provided between the water inlet sleeve 3211 and the water supply pipe 421 as well as between the air inlet sleeve 3221 and the air supply pipe 422. The water inlet sleeve 3211 and the air inlet sleeve 3221 are also provided with an electric control valve.

[0051] The rotating shaft 31 has a direct current passage 311 passing through both ends, and the sewage pipe 441 is provided with a hose 3111 communicating with the direct current passage 311 .

[0052] As the cleaning rack 4 enters the spice barrel 1 and begins to rotate around its inner wall, the sponge 45 and drain pipe 441 mounted on the cleaning rack 4 also operate synchronously with the rotation of the cleaning rack 4. The sponge 45, located behind the nozzle 41, follows the rotation direction of the cleaning rack 4, physically wiping the inner wall of the spice barrel 1 immediately after the nozzle 41 completes its powerful flushing or drying. The drain pipe 441, located in front of the nozzle 41, is responsible for pre-absorbing and removing residual wastewater or gas from the previous cycle.

[0053] When the nozzle 41 is in working state, if the nozzle 41 is spraying water for strong washing, the sponge 45 is in a wet state, and uses its wet surface to enhance the wiping effect on the inner wall of the spice barrel 1, effectively removing stubborn stains. When the nozzle 41 switches to the jet mode for strong drying, the sponge 45 is dried accordingly, and continues to perform the final drying treatment on the inner wall of the spice barrel 1, further absorbing any residual moisture.

[0054] See also Figure 2-Figure 9As shown, the cleaning frame 4 can move radially on the rotating shaft 31 to cooperate with the axial movement so that the sponge 45 is completely in contact with the inner side and inner bottom of the spice barrel 1. The lower end of the rotating shaft 31 is provided with a slide rail 312 extending radially thereof, and the horizontal section 44 of the cleaning frame 4 has a slide groove that slides and engages with the slide rail 312. The rotating shaft 31 is provided with a radial driver 6 for driving the cleaning frame 4 to move radially.

[0055] In order to ensure that the sponge 45 can completely fit the inner side and bottom surfaces of the spice barrel 1, the cleaning frame 4 can be moved radially on the rotating shaft 31 through the radial drive 6. During the cleaning and drying process, the position of the cleaning frame 4 is automatically adjusted according to the specific shape of the spice barrel 1 to ensure that the sponge 45 fits tightly against the inner wall of the spice barrel 1.

[0056] When the nozzle 41 performs a strong flushing or strong drying operation, the sponge 45 can effectively physically wipe the inner wall of the spice barrel 1 to remove stubborn stains or absorb excess moisture.

[0057] See also Figure 4-Figure 9 As shown, the radial driver 6 has a sleeve 61 slidably mounted on the rotating shaft 31 and a connecting rod 62 hinged on the sleeve 61 and the vertical section 43. A return spring 611 is fixedly connected between the sleeve 61 and the rotating shaft 31. The radial driver 6 also has a movable electromagnet 63 fixedly mounted on the sleeve 61 and a fixed electromagnet 64 fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft 31 and located above the movable electromagnet 63. When the movable electromagnet 63 contacts the fixed electromagnet 64, the return spring 611 is in a state of not being acted upon by external force.

[0058] When the radial driver 6 is started, the movable electromagnet 63 and the fixed electromagnet 64 are energized to generate a repulsive force, and the sleeve 61 slides along the rotating shaft 31, driving the cleaning frame 4 to move radially through the connecting rod 62. As the movable electromagnet 63 and the fixed electromagnet 64 are de-energized, the force of the return spring 611 pushes the sleeve 61 back to its original position, thereby realizing radial adjustment of the cleaning frame 4, ensuring that when the nozzle 41 performs strong flushing or strong drying operations, the sponge 45 can effectively and tightly fit the inner wall of the spice barrel 1, thereby improving cleaning efficiency and effect.

[0059] See also Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 10 As shown, the lifting cover 3 is provided with a first rubber pad 33 that can contact the top of the spice barrel 1, and a rotating ring 313 is coaxially provided on the rotating shaft 31. A bearing 3131 is provided between the rotating ring 313 and the lifting cover 3. The lifting cover 3 is also provided with a second rubber pad 34 that contacts the rotating ring 313. When the lifting cover 3 is pressed on the spice barrel 1 through the first rubber pad 33, a sealed space is formed inside the spice barrel 1.

[0060] When the lifting cover 3 descends to introduce the cleaning frame 4 into the spice barrel 1, the first rubber pad 33 provided at the bottom of the lifting cover 3 first contacts the top of the spice barrel 1 and applies appropriate pressure. At the same time, the second rubber pad 34 on the lifting cover 3 that contacts the rotating ring 313 combines with the first rubber pad 33 to ensure the sealing of the spice barrel 1.

[0061] This ensures that during the cleaning phase, high-pressure water flow and detergent can act concentratedly on the inside of the spice barrel 1, effectively removing stubborn stains while preventing external pollution from entering the barrel. During the drying phase, sealing is equally important, as it can prevent external moisture from entering and enable compressed air to flow more effectively in the enclosed space, allowing the spice barrel 1 to heat up quickly, remove moisture from the barrel, and accelerate the drying process.

[0062] See also Figure 2-Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, the clamping assembly 5 includes a pressure rod 51 arranged around the lifting cover 3, and the center of the pressure rod 51 is rotatably connected to the lifting cover 3. The lifting cover 3 has an axial connection portion 511 for the pressure rod 51 to be rotatably connected. The lower end of the pressure rod 51 has a rubber block 512 that can press against the outer side of the spice barrel 1. The clamping assembly 5 also includes a pressure member 52 for applying pressure to the upper end of each pressure rod 51 to cause the rubber block 512 to move inward.

[0063] A torsion spring 5111 is fixedly connected between the axial joint of the pressure rod 51 and the axial connection portion 511 . When the pressure rod 51 rotates inward, the torsion spring 5111 is in a torsion state.

[0064] When the lifting cover 3 descends to prepare for cleaning and drying the spice barrel 1, the pressure member 52 in the clamping assembly 5 applies pressure to the upper end of each pressure rod 51, causing the pressure rod 51 to rotate inward around the axis joint, so that the rubber block 512 fits tightly against the outer surface of the spice barrel 1, ensuring that the spice barrel 1 is firmly fixed. In the process of the pressure rod 51 rotating inward to press the spice barrel 1, the torsion spring 5111 is twisted to store energy.

[0065] When the lifting cover 3 rises, the pressure of the pressure member 52 is released, and the torsion spring 5111 releases its stored energy to help the pressure rod 51 return to its original position, thereby releasing the fixed state of the spice barrel 1.

[0066] See also Figure 2-Figure 7 and Figure 10As shown, the pressure member 52 has a pushing portion 521 that contacts the pressure rod 51 and a lifting portion 522 that cooperates with the pushing portion 521 to move it outward. There are mutually cooperating inclined surfaces between the pushing portion 521 and the lifting portion 522. All the lifting portions 522 are fixedly connected to the first rubber pad 33. When the lifting cover 3 contacts the spice barrel 1 at the first rubber pad 33 and continues to move downward, all the lifting portions 522 act on the corresponding pushing portions 521 at the same time, causing all the pressure rods 51 to rotate inward at the same time.

[0067] The pushing portion 521 is slidably disposed on the lifting cover 3 along the rotation direction of the pressing rod 51 , and the lifting portion 522 is slidably disposed on the lifting cover 3 along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 31 .

[0068] A compression spring 331 is fixedly connected between the first rubber pad 33 and the lifting cover 3 to assist the first rubber pad 33 in restoring after deformation.

[0069] When the lifting cover 3 contacts the spice barrel 1 on the first rubber pad 33 and continues to move downward, all the lifting parts 522 are fixed in place by the first rubber pad 33. At this time, the pushing parts 521 follow the lifting cover 3 downward. Due to the interaction between the inclined surfaces of the pushing parts 521 and the lifting parts 522, the pushing parts 521 slide outward. As a result, all the pressure rods 51 are simultaneously subjected to the outward force and rotate inward about their axis joints, so that the rubber block 512 at the lower end of the pressure rod 51 is tightly attached to the outer side of the spice barrel 1, ensuring that the spice barrel 1 is further firmly clamped on the basis of being pressed down by the lifting cover 3.

[0070] The method for using the automatic transfer, cleaning and drying equipment for flavor and fragrance barrels is applied to the above-mentioned automatic transfer, cleaning and drying equipment for flavor and fragrance barrels, and includes the following steps:

[0071] S1. The spice barrel 1 is transferred to the cleaning position via the chain conveyor 2. The lifting cover 3 is lowered to seal the top of the spice barrel 1. The spice barrel 1 is fixed by the clamping assembly 5.

[0072] S2, the cleaning frame 4 rotates, the nozzle 41 sprays water to clean the inner wall and wipes it with a sponge 45, and the sewage pipe 441 absorbs the sewage simultaneously;

[0073] S3. After cleaning is completed, the air supply mode is switched to the air supply mode. The nozzle 41 blows air to dry the inner cavity of the spice barrel 1. At the same time, the sponge 45 is dried to ensure that no residual water stains drip into the spice barrel 1.

[0074] S4, the lifting cover 3 rises, the clamping is released, and the chain plate conveyor 2 transfers the processed spice barrel 1 to the next process.

[0075] The present invention utilizes a plurality of nozzles 41 mounted on a cleaning frame 4, utilizing high-pressure water flushing and compressed air drying to thoroughly clean and quickly dry the interior of the spice barrel 1. As the cleaning frame 4 rotates, the nozzles 41 fully cover the interior of the spice barrel 1, ensuring that every corner is effectively cleaned and dried.

[0076] As sponge 45 physically wipes the inner wall of spice barrel 1 after vigorous rinsing or drying, its wet state enhances its cleaning ability and its dry state further absorbs residual moisture. Simultaneously, drain pipe 441, with multiple drain outlets 4411 arranged radially along spice barrel 1, effectively collects and removes wastewater and gas, reducing the risk of reattachment of contaminants. This achieves efficient and thorough cleaning.

[0077] The above embodiments merely represent one or more embodiments of the present invention, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and such modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic transport, cleaning and drying device for flavor and fragrance barrels, comprising a chain plate conveyor (2) for transporting the spice barrels (1) with their openings facing upwards, and a processing mechanism for cleaning and drying the spice barrels (1) being provided above the chain plate conveyor (2); It is characterized by: The processing mechanism comprises a lifting cover (3), a cleaning frame (4) arranged on the lifting cover (3), and a clamping assembly (5) arranged on the lifting cover (3) capable of fixing the spice barrel (1); the cleaning frame (4) is capable of rotating around the inner wall of the spice barrel (1) on the lifting cover (3); and a rotating shaft (31) for driving the cleaning frame to rotate is provided on the lifting cover (3); The cleaning frame (4) is provided with a plurality of nozzles (41) facing the inner side and inner bottom of the spice barrel (1), the cleaning frame (4) has an inner channel (42) communicating with the plurality of nozzles (41), and the cleaning frame (4) is provided with a water supply pipe (421) and an air supply pipe (422) communicating with the inner channel (42). When the cleaning frame (4) rotates around the spice barrel (1), all the nozzles (41) are simultaneously in a switching state of first spraying water for cleaning and then spraying air for drying, so that the inner wall of the spice barrel (1) is thoroughly cleaned; A first rubber pad (33) capable of contacting the top of the spice barrel (1) is provided on the lifting cover (3), a rotating ring (313) is coaxially provided on the rotating shaft (31), a bearing (3131) is provided between the rotating ring (313) and the lifting cover (3), and a second rubber pad (34) contacting the rotating ring (313) is further provided on the lifting cover (3). When the lifting cover (3) is pressed onto the spice barrel (1) through the first rubber pad (33), a sealed space is formed inside the spice barrel (1); The clamping assembly (5) includes a pressure rod (51) arranged around the lifting cover (3), the center of the pressure rod (51) is rotatably connected to the lifting cover (3), the lifting cover (3) has a shaft connection (511) for the pressure rod (51) to be rotatably connected, the lower end of the pressure rod (51) has a rubber block (512) capable of pressing against the outer side surface of the spice barrel (1), and the clamping assembly (5) also includes a pressure member (52) for applying pressure to the upper end of each pressure rod (51) to cause the rubber block (512) to move inward; The pressure member (52) comprises a pushing portion (521) in contact with the pressure rod (51) and a lifting portion (522) cooperating with the pushing portion (521) to move the pressure rod outward. There are mutually cooperating inclined surfaces between the pushing portion (521) and the lifting portion (522). All the lifting portions (522) are fixedly connected to the first rubber pad (33). When the lifting cover (3) contacts the spice barrel (1) on the first rubber pad (33) and continues to move downward, all the lifting portions (522) simultaneously act on the corresponding pushing portions (521), causing all the pressure rods (51) to rotate inward at the same time.

2. The automatic transport, cleaning and drying equipment for flavor and fragrance barrels according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The cleaning frame (4) has a vertical section (43) and a horizontal section (44) extending along the axial direction and the radial direction of the spice barrel (1). A plurality of nozzles (41) are provided on the vertical section (43) and the horizontal section (44) at equal intervals along the corresponding length direction. The vertical section (43) and the horizontal section (44) are both provided with a sponge (45) capable of squeezing the inner wall of the spice barrel (1). When the cleaning frame (4) rotates around the spice barrel (1) once, the sponge (45) is in a state of wiping the inner wall of the spice barrel (1) in all directions.

3. The automatic transport, cleaning and drying equipment for flavor and fragrance barrels according to claim 2 is characterized in that: A sewage pipe (441) for absorbing sewage is provided on the horizontal section (44) of the cleaning frame (4) along its length. The sewage pipe (441) has a plurality of sewage outlets (4411) evenly distributed along the radial direction of the spice barrel (1). An elastic connecting member (442) is provided between the sewage pipe (441) and the horizontal section (44). When the sponge (45) squeezes the spice barrel (1), the sewage pipe (441) is in an adaptive state of maintaining contact with the spice barrel (1) under the action of the elastic connecting member (442).

4. The automatic transport, cleaning and drying equipment for flavor and fragrance barrels according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The sponge (45) and the drain pipe (441) are provided at a position near the nozzle (41) on the cleaning frame (4). The sponge (45) is located behind the nozzle (41) along the rotation direction of the cleaning frame (4), and the drain pipe (441) is located in front of the nozzle (41) along the rotation direction of the cleaning frame (4). When the nozzle (41) is in the working state, the sponge (45) is in a wet or dried state, and the drain pipe (441) is in a state of absorbing sewage or absorbing gas.

5. The automatic transport, cleaning and drying equipment for flavor and fragrance barrels according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The cleaning frame (4) can move along the radial direction of the rotating shaft (31) to cooperate with the axial movement so that the sponge (45) is completely attached to the inner side surface and the inner bottom surface of the spice barrel (1). The lower end of the rotating shaft (31) is provided with a slide rail (312) extending along the radial direction thereof. The horizontal section (44) of the cleaning frame (4) is provided with a slide groove that is slidably engaged with the slide rail (312). The rotating shaft (31) is provided with a radial driver (6) for driving the cleaning frame (4) to move radially.

6. The automatic transport, cleaning and drying equipment for flavor and fragrance barrels according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The radial driver (6) comprises a sliding sleeve (61) slidingly mounted on the rotating shaft (31) and a connecting rod (62) hinged on the sliding sleeve (61) and the vertical section (43); a return spring (611) is fixedly connected between the sliding sleeve (61) and the rotating shaft (31); the radial driver (6) further comprises a movable electromagnet (63) fixedly mounted on the sliding sleeve (61) and a fixed electromagnet (64) fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft (31) and located above the movable electromagnet (63); when the movable electromagnet (63) contacts the fixed electromagnet (64), the return spring (611) is in a state of not being acted upon by an external force.

7. A method for using the automatic transport, cleaning and drying device for flavor and fragrance barrels according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1, the spice barrel (1) is transferred to the cleaning position via the chain plate conveyor (2), the lifting cover (3) is lowered to seal the top of the spice barrel (1), and the spice barrel (1) is fixed by the clamping assembly (5); S2, the cleaning frame (4) rotates, the nozzle (41) sprays water to clean the inner wall and wipes it with a sponge (45), and the sewage pipe (441) absorbs the sewage simultaneously; S3, after the cleaning is completed, the air supply mode is switched to the nozzle (41), and the nozzle (41) blows air to dry the inner cavity of the spice barrel (1), while the sponge (45) is dried to ensure that no residual water stains drip into the spice barrel (1); S4, the lifting cover (3) rises, the clamping is released, and the chain plate conveyor (2) transfers the processed spice barrel (1) to the next process.

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