Energy-saving balloon cleaning and drying integrated device

Abstract

The invention discloses an energy-saving balloon cleaning and drying integrated device and aims to solve the problem that balloons are prone to secondary pollution in an existing balloon production technological process. According to the technical scheme, the cleaning machine is characterized by comprising a machine body which is provided with a cleaning chamber and a drying chamber which are isolated from each other; a material conveying assembly; a cleaning assembly; the material guiding assembly is connected with the cleaning station and the drying station; a drying assembly; the backflow assembly is used for recycling cleaning waste liquid; wherein one end of the adapter pipe is rotationally connected with the connecting pipe, the other end of the adapter pipe is fixedly connected with the material guide pipe, and an anti-blocking mechanism is arranged on the adapter pipe, so that the balloons in the connecting pipe fall into the material guide pipe. The four functional modules of cleaning, conveying, drying and collecting are integrated in one closed device, secondary pollution of balloons is avoided, full-process automatic continuous production from raw materials to finished products is achieved, the production efficiency is greatly improved, and manual intervention and the occupied area are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of balloon manufacturing technology, and more specifically, to an energy-saving integrated balloon cleaning and drying device. Background Technology

[0002] A balloon is a sealed capsule made of materials such as rubber and plastic, which is inflated by filling it with hydrogen, helium or air. It is mainly used for toys, weather detection or flying vehicles.

[0003] Balloon production begins with the pretreatment of latex (ammonia stabilization and maturation formulation). After the mold is coated with a coagulant and dried, the latex is impregnated to form a film. Then, impurities and allergens are removed by leaching with warm water, and the mouthpiece is mechanically rolled. Subsequently, pre-drying and shaping and high-temperature vulcanization (100-120℃) are carried out to enhance elasticity. After demolding, the balloon is treated with chlorination to prevent sticking and powdering (talc / starch). Finally, it passes 100% air leakage testing (water immersion / air pressure method) and chemical safety sampling inspection (nitrosamines, protein residues). After passing the inspection, the balloon is packaged and stored.

[0004] After the balloon is demolded, it usually needs to be cleaned multiple times. The first cleaning is done after dipping and before rolling the edges to remove the coagulant, water-soluble protein, etc. on the balloon. The second cleaning is usually done after chlorination / powdering treatment to neutralize the residual chloride ions on the balloon and remove residual powder. Finally, the balloon is dried.

[0005] Currently, existing secondary cleaning and drying equipment are usually independent of each other. After the balloons are cleaned, they are transported to the drying equipment by conveyor belt. During the transportation process, the balloons are easily contaminated again. Therefore, a new solution is needed to solve this problem. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide an energy-saving integrated balloon cleaning and drying device to solve the defects existing in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0007] The above-mentioned technical objective of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution: an energy-saving integrated balloon cleaning and drying device, comprising:

[0008] The machine body is equipped with a cleaning chamber and a drying chamber that are isolated from each other;

[0009] The feeding assembly is used to sequentially feed balloons into the cleaning chamber, and includes an independent feeding channel formed by an inclined feeding pipe, a feeding hopper, and a connecting plate.

[0010] The cleaning assembly, located inside the cleaning chamber, includes: a connecting platform fixedly connected inside the cleaning chamber and a rotatable connecting pipe sleeved thereon, forming a moving channel that communicates with the feed channel; a rotating component for driving the connecting pipe to rotate; a water tank located on the outer wall of the machine body for supplying water to the interior of the connecting platform; and nozzles distributed circumferentially along the connecting platform for spraying water into the moving channel.

[0011] The material guiding assembly, connecting the washing and drying stations, includes: an inclined material guiding tube, the high end of which is connected to the end of the connecting tube via an adapter; and a threaded strip on the inner wall of the connecting tube, forming a balloon-like spiral propulsion structure.

[0012] The drying assembly, located in the drying chamber, includes: a heating box and an internal electric heating plate, a fan; an air outlet duct extending to the inlet end of the feed pipe, with the air outlet facing the end of the feed pipe to form downward blowing hot air; and a collection assembly connected to the lower outlet of the feed pipe.

[0013] The reflux assembly, which recovers cleaning waste liquid, includes: a through hole at the bottom of the side wall of the connecting pipe; a funnel-shaped collection platform located below the connecting pipe, the edge of which is sealed and fitted to the cleaning chamber; and a collection box connected to the collection platform.

[0014] The adapter tube includes an integrally formed flat part and an inclined part, as well as an anti-clogging mechanism that allows the balloon inside the connecting tube to fall into the guide tube. The flat part is rotatably connected to the connecting tube, and the inclined part is fixedly connected to the guide tube.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that: the rotating component includes a motor, a driving wheel and several driven wheels; the motor is mounted on the machine body and its output end is fixedly connected to a drive shaft that extends into the cleaning chamber; the driving wheel is fixedly connected to the drive shaft; and several driven wheels are respectively fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe and mesh with each other, with any one driven wheel meshing with the driving wheel.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that: the drying component also includes an air inlet pipe, which is provided with an activated carbon filter screen inside, and the inlet of the air inlet pipe extends to the outside of the machine body.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that: the anti-clogging mechanism includes a second motor and several push plates installed on the outer wall of the flat part; the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft; the several push plates are fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft; the flat part is provided with a rotating groove for the push plates to extend into and rotate; and the width of the rotating groove is smaller than the diameter of the balloon; the push plates are made of silicone or rubber.

[0018] The present invention is further configured such that: a guide pipe is connected to the bottom of the collection platform, and the guide pipe obliquely penetrates the side wall of the cleaning chamber and connects to the collection box.

[0019] The present invention is further configured such that a sealing element is provided between the transfer pipe and the connecting pipe to prevent fluid exchange between the cleaning chamber and the drying chamber.

[0020] The present invention is further configured such that: a negative pressure exhaust pipe is provided at the top of the drying chamber, and the outlet of the exhaust pipe is connected to a collection box to maintain the negative pressure state of the drying chamber.

[0021] The present invention is further configured such that: the collecting component includes a discharge port opened on the outer wall of the machine body and a mounting frame fixedly connected to the outer wall of the machine body, the mounting frame being used for placing a container for holding balloons, and the lower end of the guide tube passing through the discharge port.

[0022] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] First, the four functional modules of cleaning, conveying, drying and collecting are integrated into a closed device to avoid secondary pollution of balloons, realize fully automated continuous production from raw materials to finished products, greatly improve production efficiency and reduce manual intervention and floor space.

[0024] Second, the balloon is subjected to high-pressure, all-round rinsing through a rotating moving channel and circumferentially arranged nozzles, leaving no dead corners and significantly improving the cleaning effect. The matching wastewater recycling component can collect wastewater, providing a basis for the recycling of water resources and saving production costs.

[0025] Third, the unique spiral propulsion structure and active anti-blocking mechanism design ensure that the balloon moves smoothly during workstation changes and long-distance transportation, effectively avoiding material accumulation, blockage and damage, and guaranteeing the continuity and stability of the automated production line. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the image;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the image;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point C in the image.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Machine body; 2. Cleaning chamber; 3. Drying chamber; 4. Conveying pipe; 5. Feed hopper; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Connecting platform; 8. Connecting pipe; 9. Moving channel; 10. Water tank; 11. Nozzle; 12. Guide pipe; 13. Transfer pipe; 14. Threaded strip; 15. Heating box; 16. Air outlet pipe; 17. Through hole; 18. Collecting platform; 19. Collection box; 20. Leveling section; 21. Inclining section; 22. Motor 1; 23. Drive wheel; 24. Driven wheel; 25. Drive shaft; 26. Air inlet pipe; 27. Activated carbon filter; 28. Motor 2; 29. ​​Push plate; 30. Rotating shaft; 31. Rotating groove; 32. Guide pipe; 33. Exhaust pipe; 34. Discharge port; 35. Mounting frame. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top / bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0035] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral 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; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] Energy-saving integrated balloon cleaning and drying device, such as Figures 1-6As shown, it includes: a body 1, which has a cleaning chamber 2 and a drying chamber 3 isolated from each other; a feeding assembly for sequentially feeding balloons into the cleaning chamber 2, including an inclined feeding pipe 4, a feeding hopper 5, and a connecting plate 6 forming an independent feeding channel; a cleaning assembly, located inside the cleaning chamber 2, including: a connecting platform 7 fixedly connected inside the cleaning chamber 2 and a rotatable connecting pipe 8 sleeved outside it, forming a moving channel 9 that communicates with the feeding channel; a rotating component for driving the connecting pipe 8 to rotate; a water tank 10 located on the outer wall of the body 1 for supplying water to the interior of the connecting platform 7; nozzles 11 distributed circumferentially along the connecting platform 7 for spraying water into the moving channel 9; and a guiding assembly connecting the cleaning and drying stations, including: an inclined guiding pipe 12, the high end of which is connected to the end of the connecting pipe 8 via a transfer pipe 13; and the inner wall of the connecting pipe 8. The threaded strip 14 forms a balloon spiral propulsion structure; the drying assembly, located in the drying chamber 3, includes: a heating box 15 and an internal electric heating plate and a fan; an air outlet 16, extending to the inlet end of the guide pipe 12, with the air outlet facing the end of the guide pipe 12 to form downward blowing hot air; a collection assembly, connected to the low outlet of the guide pipe 12; a return assembly, for recovering cleaning waste liquid, including: a through hole 17 opened at the bottom of the side wall of the connecting pipe 8; a funnel-shaped collection platform 18 located below the connecting pipe 8, the edge of which is sealed and fitted to the cleaning chamber 2; and a collection box 19 connected to the collection platform 18; wherein, the transfer pipe 13 includes an integrally formed flat part 20 and an inclined part 21, as well as an anti-clogging mechanism that allows the balloon in the connecting pipe 8 to fall into the guide pipe 12, the flat part 20 being rotatably connected to the connecting pipe 8, and the inclined part 21 being fixedly connected to the guide pipe 12;

[0037] Furthermore, the rotating components include a motor 22, a drive wheel 23, and several driven wheels 24. The motor 22 is mounted on the machine body 1, and its output end is fixedly connected to a drive shaft 25 that extends into the cleaning chamber 2. The drive wheel 23 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft 25, and several driven wheels 24 are respectively fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe 8 and mesh with each other. Any driven wheel 24 meshes with the drive wheel 23. After the motor 22 is started, the output end of the motor 22 will drive the drive shaft 25 to rotate, which in turn drives the drive wheel 23 fixed on the drive shaft 25 to rotate. When the drive wheel 23 rotates, the driven wheel 24 meshing with it will rotate accordingly. At the same time, the other meshing driven wheels 24 will also rotate together, thereby driving the connecting pipe 8 to rotate.

[0038] Furthermore, the drying assembly also includes an air inlet pipe 26, which is equipped with an activated carbon filter 27 inside. The inlet of the air inlet pipe 26 extends to the outside of the machine body 1. The air inlet pipe 26 is used to realize the circulation of air inside and outside the drying chamber 3. The activated carbon filter 27 can prevent dust and impurities in the external environment from being sucked in and blown onto the cleaned balloons, causing secondary pollution.

[0039] Furthermore, the anti-clogging mechanism includes a second motor 28 and several push plates 29 installed on the outer wall of the flat section 20. The output end of the second motor 28 is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft 30, and the push plates 29 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft 30. The flat section 20 has a rotating groove 31 for the push plates 29 to extend into and rotate. The width of the rotating groove 31 is smaller than the diameter of the balloon. The push plates 29 are made of silicone or rubber. After the second motor 28 is started, its output end will drive the rotating shaft 30 to rotate. Since the push plates 29 are fixed on the rotating shaft 30 and the flat section 20 has a rotating groove 31, the push plates 29 will rotate together when the rotating shaft 30 rotates. When the balloon falls into the flat section 20, the push plates 29 will push the balloon to fall into the inclined section 21, effectively solving the problem of balloon clogging. It changes from passive design to active intervention. In addition, the push plates 29 are made of soft materials such as silicone or rubber and rotate in the rotating groove 31 with a width smaller than the diameter of the balloon, avoiding puncturing or scratching the balloon during the pushing process.

[0040] Furthermore, a separate installation chamber can be set on the machine body 1 for the installation of motor 1 22 and motor 2 28. The top of the installation chamber, drying chamber 3 and cleaning chamber 2 are all provided with through slots and inspection doors, which facilitates the regular inspection and maintenance of the internal components of the installation chamber, drying chamber 3 and cleaning chamber 2 by the staff.

[0041] Furthermore, the bottom of the collection platform 18 is connected to a guide pipe 32, which obliquely penetrates the side wall of the cleaning chamber 2 and connects to the collection box 19. By using the obliquely set guide pipe 32, the waste liquid can flow into the collection box 19 more conveniently for collection by its own gravity, without the need for additional pumps or other power equipment, thus reducing energy consumption, cost and failure rate.

[0042] Furthermore, a seal is provided between the transfer pipe 13 and the connecting pipe 8 to prevent fluid exchange between the cleaning chamber 2 and the drying chamber 3. The seal can be a mechanical seal or an oil seal to prevent moisture and water droplets from the cleaning chamber 2 from entering the drying chamber 3 and affecting the drying efficiency; at the same time, it can also prevent hot air from the drying chamber 3 from entering the cleaning chamber 2, causing energy loss.

[0043] Furthermore, the top of the drying chamber 3 is equipped with a negative pressure exhaust pipe 33, and the outlet of the exhaust pipe 33 is connected to the collection box 19 to maintain the negative pressure state of the drying chamber 3, actively extracting the humid hot air to the collection box 19, accelerating the evaporation rate of moisture on the surface of the balloon, while preventing the high temperature and high humidity air from escaping from the equipment gaps, improving the working environment, and the residual heat in the extracted hot air can be recovered and reused in the collection box 19.

[0044] Furthermore, the collection components include a discharge port 34 opened on the outer wall of the machine body 1 and a mounting frame 35 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the machine body 1. The mounting frame 35 is used to place the container holding the balloon. The lower end of the guide tube 12 passes through the discharge port 34, so that the dried balloon can fall directly and smoothly into the final packaging container without secondary transfer. In addition, the position of the mounting frame 35 makes it convenient for staff to replace and place the container, eliminating the steps of container positioning and calibration, and improving collection efficiency.

[0045] The invention operates as follows:

[0046] The balloons are guided into the cleaning chamber 2 in an orderly manner using a feeding assembly. The independent feeding channel formed by the feeding pipe 4, the feeding hopper 5, and the connecting plate 6 can prevent the balloons from being squeezed and contaminated or coming into contact with the external environment during feeding. In the cleaning assembly, the balloons are thoroughly cleaned by the high-pressure water flow from the circumferential nozzles 11 in the sealed moving channel 9. The return assembly formed by the through hole 17 at the bottom of the connecting pipe 8, the collection platform 18, and the collection box 19 can discharge wastewater in time, preventing the cleaned balloons from being secondary contaminated by waste liquid. Subsequently, the balloons are spirally propelled and fall smoothly into the guide tube 13 with an anti-clogging mechanism. Pipe 12, the entire process is sealed to isolate external pollutants, ensuring that the balloon is not contaminated by the outside world; the drying component sends in hot air in the same direction through the air outlet pipe 16 and acts directly on the surface of the balloon in the guide pipe 12. Its closed-loop circulation heating method avoids the intrusion of dust from the outside air, ensuring that the balloon is in a clean environment throughout the cleaning, transportation and drying process, and finally obtains a sterile and dry finished product. The energy-saving balloon cleaning and drying integrated device provided by the present invention not only significantly improves efficiency and reduces energy consumption, but its multiple anti-pollution structure also more effectively protects the cleanliness and hygiene of the balloon and the quality of the product.

[0047] The following are precautions for operating this invention:

[0048] The temperature inside the drying chamber 3 is controlled between 60℃ and 80℃ to prevent the balloons from deforming or aging due to overheating, while ensuring efficient evaporation of moisture.

[0049] The pusher plate 29 is made of soft silicone or rubber with a smooth surface and no sharp corners. Its rotation speed is controlled at 10-20 rpm. There are 3-4 pusher plates 29, which are evenly distributed around the circumference of the rotating shaft 30. By pushing gently at low speed, it comes into contact with the soft material, effectively avoiding scratches or punctures to the surface of the balloon, ensuring that the balloon remains intact during transportation. The width of the rotating groove 31 is strictly controlled to be less than the diameter of the balloon, ensuring that the pusher plate 29 will not pinch or tear the balloon.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the present invention's concept are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An energy-saving integrated balloon cleaning and drying device, characterized in that, include: The machine body (1) is equipped with a cleaning chamber (2) and a drying chamber (3) that are isolated from each other; The feeding assembly is used to sequentially feed balloons into the cleaning chamber (2), and includes an independent feeding channel formed by an inclined feeding pipe (4), a feeding hopper (5) and a connecting plate (6); The cleaning assembly, located inside the cleaning chamber (2), includes: a connecting platform (7) fixedly connected inside the cleaning chamber (2) and a rotatable connecting pipe (8) sleeved thereon, forming a moving channel (9) that communicates with the feed channel; a rotating component that drives the connecting pipe (8) to rotate; a water tank (10) located on the outer wall of the machine body (1) for transporting water to the interior of the connecting platform (7); and nozzles (11) distributed around the connecting platform (7) for spraying water into the moving channel (9). The material guiding assembly, connecting the washing and drying stations, includes: an inclined material guiding pipe (12), the high end of which is connected to the end of the connecting pipe (8) through an adapter pipe (13); and a threaded strip (14) on the inner wall of the connecting pipe (8) to form a balloon spiral propulsion structure. The drying assembly is located in the drying chamber (3) and includes: a heating box (15) and an internal electric heating plate and a fan; an air outlet pipe (16) extending to the inlet end of the guide pipe (12) with the air outlet facing the end of the guide pipe (12) to form downward hot air; and a collection assembly connected to the low outlet of the guide pipe (12). The reflux assembly for recycling cleaning waste liquid includes: a through hole (17) at the bottom of the side wall of the connecting pipe (8); a funnel-shaped collection platform (18) located below the connecting pipe (8), the edge of which is sealed and fitted to the cleaning chamber (2); and a collection box (19) connected to the collection platform (18). The adapter tube (13) includes an integrally formed flat part (20) and an inclined part (21) as well as an anti-blocking mechanism that allows the balloon in the connecting tube (8) to fall into the guide tube (12). The flat part (20) is rotatably connected to the connecting tube (8), and the inclined part (21) is fixedly connected to the guide tube (12).

2. The energy-saving integrated balloon cleaning and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating component includes a motor (22), a drive wheel (23), and several driven wheels (24). The motor (22) is mounted on the machine body (1), and its output end is fixedly connected to a drive shaft (25) that extends into the cleaning chamber (2). The drive wheel (23) is fixedly connected to the drive shaft (25). Several driven wheels (24) are respectively fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe (8) and mesh with each other. Any driven wheel (24) meshes with the drive wheel (23).

3. The energy-saving integrated balloon cleaning and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying assembly also includes an air inlet pipe (26), which is equipped with an activated carbon filter (27) inside, and the inlet of the air inlet pipe (26) extends to the outside of the machine body (1).

4. The energy-saving integrated balloon cleaning and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-clogging mechanism includes a second motor (28) installed on the outer wall of the flat part (20) and several push plates (29). The output end of the second motor (28) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (30). Several push plates (29) are fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft (30). The flat part (20) is provided with a rotating groove (31) for the push plates (29) to extend into and rotate. The width of the rotating groove (31) is smaller than the diameter of the balloon. The push plates (29) are made of silicone or rubber.

5. The energy-saving integrated balloon cleaning and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the collection platform (18) is connected to a guide pipe (32), which obliquely penetrates the side wall of the cleaning chamber (2) and connects to the collection box (19).

6. The energy-saving integrated balloon cleaning and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A seal is provided between the transfer pipe (13) and the connecting pipe (8) to prevent fluid exchange between the cleaning chamber (2) and the drying chamber (3).

7. The energy-saving integrated balloon cleaning and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the drying chamber (3) is provided with a negative pressure exhaust pipe (33), and the outlet of the exhaust pipe (33) is connected to a collection box (19) to maintain the negative pressure state of the drying chamber (3).

8. The energy-saving integrated balloon cleaning and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection assembly includes a discharge port (34) opened on the outer wall of the body (1) and a mounting bracket (35) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the body (1). The mounting bracket (35) is used to place the container holding the balloon, and the lower end of the guide tube (12) passes through the discharge port (34).

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