Automatic cleaning device for copper chafing dish

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of catering equipment cleaning, in particular to an automatic cleaning device for a copper hot pot. The cleaning device comprises a cleaning pool, sliding rails, a supporting frame and a rotating table, the sliding rails are arranged in the cleaning pool, the rotating table is located between the sliding rails, the supporting frame is arranged on the sliding rails in a sliding mode, and a brush assembly, a spraying assembly, a cleaning agent assembly and the like are arranged in the supporting frame. The copper chafing dish is fixed to the rotating table, the supporting frame moves to the rotating table, all-directional cleaning is achieved through wiping of the brush assembly, flushing of the spraying assembly and cleaning agent spraying of the cleaning agent assembly in cooperation with rotation of the rotating table, and air drying can be achieved through the air drying assembly. The device can achieve full-automatic cleaning of the copper hotpot, greatly reduces labor and time cost, is thorough in cleaning, protects the copper hotpot, is suitable for large hotpot restaurants, and has wide market prospects.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of catering equipment cleaning, and in particular to an automatic cleaning device for a copper hot pot. Background Art

[0002] Copper hot pots, a traditional dining utensil, are widely used in large hot pot restaurants due to their uniform heat conduction, excellent heat retention, and ability to impart a unique flavor to food. However, cleaning copper hot pots has always been a challenge for hot pot restaurants. Copper hot pots are complex structures, typically consisting of a pot body, rim, handles, and internal compartments. After each use, the pot walls are left with a large amount of residue, such as oil stains and eschar, left behind by the high temperatures. These residues are highly adhesive and difficult to remove.

[0003] Currently, large hot pot restaurants rely primarily on manual cleaning of copper hot pots, which presents significant drawbacks: high labor costs and low efficiency. Cleaning a copper hot pot requires multiple steps, including soaking, wiping, and rinsing. For large hot pot restaurants that use dozens or even hundreds of copper hot pots daily, dedicated cleaning teams are required, resulting in high labor costs and insufficient cleaning efficiency to meet operational needs. Incomplete cleaning poses significant health risks. Manual cleaning often overlooks areas like the internal compartments and crevices of the pot, leading to residue accumulation and bacterial growth, posing a food safety risk. In particular, eschar left behind by high-temperature cooking is difficult to completely remove manually. Long-term accumulation can affect the copper hot pot's lifespan and the taste of the food. It is labor-intensive and can easily damage the utensils. The cleaning process requires repeated and vigorous wiping, which is labor-intensive. Furthermore, copper is soft, so using a hard-bristled brush or improper cleaning agents can easily scratch and abrade the pot, affecting its appearance and thermal conductivity.

[0004] With the large-scale operation of large-scale hot pot restaurants, higher requirements are placed on the efficiency, hygiene standards and cost control of copper hot pot cleaning. Therefore, the development of a device that can achieve fully automatic cleaning of copper hot pots has become the key to solving the above problems and has important practical application value. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the above problems and provide an automatic cleaning device for a copper hot pot. To achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A copper hot pot automatic cleaning device includes a device body, which includes a cleaning pool, sliding rails, a support frame, and a rotating table. Two of the sliding rails are arranged in the cleaning pool, and the rotating table is arranged between the two sliding rails. The support frame is slidably arranged on the two sliding rails, and the copper hot pot is fixed on the rotating table. A brush assembly, a spray assembly, and a cleaning agent assembly are provided in the support frame. The support frame slides on the sliding rails to the rotating table to clean the copper hot pot.

[0007] As an improvement, the brush assembly includes a vertical brush, a horizontal brush, and a bottom brush. The two vertical brushes are rotatably arranged on both sides of the support frame, the two bottom brushes are rotatably arranged on both sides of the support frame, and the horizontal brush is rotatably arranged above the bottom brush.

[0008] As an improvement, a sliding beam is provided on the top of the two vertical brushes, the sliding beam is fixed on the support frame, and a vertical pulley set is provided between the vertical brushes and the sliding beam.

[0009] As an improvement, pulley grooves are provided at both ends of the horizontal brush, the pulley grooves are fixed on the support frame, and a horizontal pulley group is provided between the two ends of the horizontal brush and the pulley grooves.

[0010] As an improvement, the spray assembly includes a plurality of spray pipes, which are evenly arranged on the front and rear sides of the top of the support frame. Spray heads are provided on the spray pipes, and the spray heads face the rotating platform.

[0011] As an improvement, the cleaning agent assembly includes several cleaning agent tubes, which are evenly arranged on the front and back sides of the top of the support frame. The cleaning agent tubes are spaced apart from the spray pipes. Cleaning agent nozzles are provided on the cleaning agent tubes, and the cleaning agent nozzles face the rotating table.

[0012] As an improvement, a plurality of sliding wheels are provided at the bottom of the support frame, and the sliding wheels are slidably connected to the sliding track.

[0013] As an improvement, the device body further includes an air-drying component, which includes a plurality of blowers. The blowers are arranged on the top of the support frame, and the air outlets of the blowers are downward.

[0014] As an improvement, a control panel is further provided on the cleaning pool, and a plurality of control buttons are provided next to the control panel. The control panel is electrically connected to the brush assembly, the spray assembly, the cleaning agent assembly, and the air-drying assembly.

[0015] As an improvement, the rotating table is provided with a fixing component, and the copper hot pot is fixed on the rotating table through the fixing component, and the fixing component is a fixing strap or a fixed baffle.

[0016] The advantages of the present invention are:

[0017] 1. The present invention achieves fully automatic cleaning of copper hot pots without manual intervention, shortening the cleaning time and improving efficiency compared to manual cleaning. For large hot pot restaurants that use a large number of copper hot pots daily, the number of cleaning staff can be reduced, saving labor costs.

[0018] 2. The present invention's device, through the multi-directional wiping of the brush assembly, the high-pressure flushing of the spray assembly, and the action of the detergent assembly, can thoroughly clean every part of the copper hot pot, including the pot wall, bottom, rim, and internal compartments, especially the gaps and corners that are difficult to reach manually, with significantly better cleaning results than manual cleaning. It also avoids the problem of incomplete cleaning caused by fatigue or negligence during manual cleaning, reducing food safety risks.

[0019] 3. The cleaning program can be easily set via the control panel. The operation is simple and easy to understand, and staff can be employed after simple training. The brush assembly and rotating table can be adjusted according to the size and shape of the copper hot pot, which can be adapted to copper hot pots of different specifications, meeting the diverse cleaning needs of large hot pot restaurants. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an automatic cleaning device for a copper hot pot in Example 1.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the support frame in Example 1.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the position when used in Example 1.

[0023] The symbols in the figure are:

[0024] 1. Cleaning pool; 2. Sliding track; 3. Support frame; 4. Rotating table; 5. Vertical brush; 6. Horizontal brush; 7. Bottom brush; 8. Sliding beam; 9. Vertical pulley block; 10. Pulley groove; 11. Horizontal pulley block; 12. Spray pipe; 13. Spray head; 14. Detergent pipe; 15. Sliding wheel; 16. Blower; 17. Control panel; 18. Control buttons; 19. Copper hot pot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the invention is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "overhanging" does not necessarily imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," not that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "a plurality of" means at least two.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0030] The present invention is described in detail and specifically below through specific examples to provide a better understanding of the present invention. However, the following examples do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] This embodiment discloses an automatic cleaning device for a copper hot pot.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment includes a device body, which can realize full-automatic cleaning of the copper hot pot 19. The specific structure is as follows:

[0034] Main components of the device

[0035] Cleaning pool 1: as the main place of cleaning operation, it provides accommodation space for cleaning copper hot pot 19 and is convenient for collecting and discharging waste water. Two sliding rails 2 are arranged in parallel inside the cleaning pool 1 to provide a path for the movement of support frame 3.

[0036] Rotating table 4: Located between the two sliding rails 2, it secures and rotates the copper hot pot 19. A fixing assembly, such as a strap or baffle, securely secures copper hot pots 19 of varying sizes and shapes to the rotating table 4, preventing them from shifting during cleaning. Driven by a motor, the rotating table 4 rotates 360°, ensuring uniform cleaning of all parts of the copper hot pot 19.

[0037] Support frame 3: Slidingly mounted on two slide rails 2, support frame 3 is equipped with several slide wheels 15 at its bottom. These slide wheels 15 are slidably connected to the slide rails 2, allowing support frame 3 to move back and forth along the slide rails 2 above the rotating platform 4, adjusting its relative position with respect to the copper hot pot 19. Support frame 3 integrates a brush assembly, a spray assembly, a cleaning agent assembly, and an air-drying assembly, and is the core component that realizes the cleaning function.

[0038] Brush assembly

[0039] The brush assembly is used to physically wipe residue from the surface of the copper hot pot 19 and includes a vertical brush 5, a horizontal brush 6, and a bottom brush 7. The two vertical brushes 5 are rotatably mounted on either side of the support frame 3 and can be rotated by a motor to conform to the sides of the copper hot pot 19 for cleaning. The bottom brush 7 is also rotatably mounted on either side of the support frame 3, below the vertical brushes 5, for cleaning the bottom of the copper hot pot 19. The horizontal brush 6 is rotatably mounted above the bottom brush 7 and can be adjusted to the height of the copper hot pot 19 to clean the rim and internal compartments of the copper hot pot 19.

[0040] A sliding beam 8 is provided on the top of the two vertical brushes 5, and the sliding beam 8 is fixed to the support frame 3. A vertical pulley set 9 is provided between the vertical brushes 5 and the sliding beam 8. By sliding the vertical pulley set 9, the height of the vertical brushes 5 can be adjusted to adapt to copper hot pots 19 of different heights. Pulley grooves 10 are provided at both ends of the horizontal brush 6, and the pulley grooves 10 are fixed to the support frame 3. A horizontal pulley set 11 is provided between the two ends of the horizontal brush 6 and the pulley grooves 10. By sliding the horizontal pulley set 11, the horizontal position of the horizontal brush 6 can be adjusted to ensure that it can accurately fit the part to be cleaned of the copper hot pot 19.

[0041] Spray assembly

[0042] The spray assembly is used to rinse the copper hot pot 19 and includes a plurality of spray pipes 12. The spray pipes 12 are evenly arranged on the front and rear sides of the top of the support frame 3. The spray pipes 12 are provided with spray heads 13, which face the rotating table 4. The spray pipes 12 are connected to an external water source and can spray high-pressure water to rinse away residues wiped off by the brush. At the same time, the copper hot pot 19 is pre-rinsed and finally rinsed with clean water.

[0043] Cleaning agent components

[0044] The cleaning agent assembly is used to spray cleaning agent onto copper hot pot 19 to enhance the cleaning effect. It includes several cleaning agent tubes 14, evenly spaced on the front and rear sides of the top of support frame 3 and spaced apart from spray pipes 12 to prevent interference between the cleaning agent and the clean water. Cleaning agent nozzles are installed on cleaning agent tubes 14, facing the rotating table 4. Cleaning agent tubes 14 are connected to an external detergent storage device and can spray cleaning agent in a fixed amount according to cleaning needs, softening and decomposing stubborn oil stains and eschar on copper hot pot 19.

[0045] Air drying components

[0046] The air drying assembly includes a plurality of blowers 16, which are arranged on the top of the support frame 3. The air outlet of the blower 16 is downward and can blow out high-speed air. After the copper hot pot 19 is cleaned, the blower 16 is started to air dry the surface of the copper hot pot 19 to prevent the copper hot pot 19 from oxidizing and rusting due to residual moisture.

[0047] Control section

[0048] The cleaning pool 1 is also provided with a control panel 17, adjacent to which are several control buttons 18. The control panel 17 is electrically connected to the drive devices for the brush assembly, spray assembly, detergent assembly, air-drying assembly, turntable 4, and support frame 3. The operator can use the control panel 17 to set the cleaning program and control the operating status of each component, such as the brush speed, spray pressure, detergent dosage, turntable 4 speed, and support frame 3 movement speed, thereby achieving fully automatic cleaning.

[0049] Workflow

[0050] The copper hot pot 19 to be cleaned is fixed by the fixing assembly on the rotating table 4 , and the staff selects the corresponding cleaning program on the control panel 17 .

[0051] The support frame 3 moves along the sliding track 2 to a suitable position above the rotating table 4, and the rotating table 4 starts to drive the copper hot pot 19 to rotate.

[0052] The cleaning agent component is started, and the cleaning agent nozzle sprays an appropriate amount of cleaning agent onto the copper hot pot 19, and stands for a while to allow the cleaning agent to fully react with the residue.

[0053] The brush assembly is started, and the vertical brush 5, the horizontal brush 6, and the bottom brush 7 are adjusted in position according to the size of the copper hot pot 19 and then start to rotate to wipe various parts of the copper hot pot 19.

[0054] The spray assembly is started, and the spray head 13 sprays high-pressure water to wash away the residues wiped off by the brush and the excess cleaning agent.

[0055] After cleaning is completed, the brush assembly and the spray assembly stop working, the air drying assembly starts, and the air flow blown by the blower 16 dries the surface of the copper hot pot 19.

[0056] After air drying is completed, the support frame 3 is moved away along the sliding track 2, the rotating table 4 stops rotating, and the staff removes the cleaned copper hot pot 19.

[0057] While the specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, they are merely exemplary, and the present invention is not equivalent to the specific embodiments described above. For those skilled in the art, any equivalent modifications and substitutions of the present invention are also within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes and modifications made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be encompassed within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A copper hot pot automatic cleaning device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a device body, wherein the device body comprises a cleaning pool (1), a sliding track (2), a support frame (3), and a rotating platform (4); the two sliding tracks (2) are arranged in the cleaning pool (1); the rotating platform (4) is arranged between the two sliding tracks (2); the support frame (3) is slidably arranged on the two sliding tracks (2); a copper hot pot (19) is fixed on the rotating platform (4); a brush assembly, a spray assembly, and a cleaning agent assembly are arranged in the support frame (3); the support frame (3) slides on the sliding track (2) to the rotating platform (4) to clean the copper hot pot (19).

2. The automatic cleaning device for copper hot pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brush assembly comprises a vertical brush (5), a horizontal brush (6), and a bottom brush (7); the two vertical brushes (5) are rotatably arranged on both sides of the support frame (3); the two bottom brushes (7) are rotatably arranged on both sides of the support frame (3); and the horizontal brush (6) is rotatably arranged above the bottom brush (7).

3. The automatic cleaning device for copper hot pot according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sliding beam (8) is provided on the top of the two vertical brushes (5), and the sliding beam (8) is fixed on the support frame (3). A vertical pulley group (9) is provided between the vertical brushes (5) and the sliding beam (8).

4. The automatic cleaning device for copper hot pot according to claim 3, characterized in that: Pulley grooves (10) are provided at both ends of the horizontal brush (6), the pulley grooves (10) are fixed on the support frame (3), and a horizontal pulley group (11) is provided between the two ends of the horizontal brush (6) and the pulley grooves (10).

5. The automatic cleaning device for copper hot pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spray assembly comprises a plurality of spray pipes (12), the spray pipes (12) being evenly arranged on the front and rear sides of the top of the support frame (3), and a spray head (13) being provided on the spray pipe (12), the spray head (13) facing the rotating platform (4).

6. The automatic cleaning device for copper hot pot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cleaning agent assembly comprises a plurality of cleaning agent tubes (14), the cleaning agent tubes (14) being evenly arranged on the front and rear sides of the top of the support frame (3), the cleaning agent tubes (14) being spaced apart from the spray pipes (12), and the cleaning agent nozzles being provided on the cleaning agent tubes (14), the cleaning agent nozzles being directed toward the rotating platform (4).

7. The automatic cleaning device for copper hot pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of sliding wheels (15) are provided at the bottom of the support frame (3), and the sliding wheels (15) are slidably connected to the sliding track (2).

8. The automatic cleaning device for copper hot pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device body also includes an air-drying component, which includes a plurality of blowers (16). The blowers (16) are arranged on the top of the support frame (3), and the air outlets of the blowers (16) are downward.

9. The automatic cleaning device for copper hot pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning pool (1) is also provided with a control panel (17), and a plurality of control buttons (18) are provided next to the control panel (17). The control panel (17) is electrically connected to the brush assembly, the spray assembly, the cleaning agent assembly, and the air-drying assembly.

10. The automatic cleaning device for copper hot pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating platform (4) is provided with a fixing assembly, and the copper hot pot (19) is fixed on the rotating platform (4) through the fixing assembly, and the fixing assembly is a fixing strap or a fixing baffle.

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