Guide rail cleaning device for a spiral freezer

Abstract

The application provides a guide rail cleaning device of a spiral quick freezer, which comprises a fixed part and a wiping part arranged on the fixed part, the fixed part comprises a placing plate, a fixing piece and a connecting piece, the fixing piece and the connecting piece are connected with the placing plate; the wiping part is arranged on the placing plate, the connecting piece is connected with the wiping part, and the wiping part is in contact with the guide rail of the spiral quick freezer; the connecting piece comprises at least two clamping plates, the clamping plates clamp the wiping part, the wiping part extends out of the clamping plates and is in contact with the guide rail; the fixing piece is connected with the mesh belt of the spiral quick freezer, and the wiping part is driven to clean the guide rail along with the movement of the mesh belt. Through the movement of the mesh belt, the wiping part removes stains on the upper surface of the guide rail, so that the hygiene of the upper surface of the guide rail is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of spiral quick-freezing technology, and is particularly applicable to a guide rail cleaning device for a spiral quick-freezing machine. Background Technology

[0002] Publication No. CN219669137U Figure 7 The spiral stacking configuration of the spiral freezer is disclosed. The spiral freezer includes a conveyor belt and a guide rail. The conveyor belt is placed on the guide rail, which includes a support part 21 and a guide rail plastic strip 22. The guide rail is fixed and has a spiral section and a straight section in the freezer. The conveyor belt moves on the guide rail plastic strip, and the movement is achieved by sliding friction.

[0003] In the food freezing industry, hygiene is extremely important. After prolonged use, contaminants such as oil and frozen food residue will accumulate on various surfaces of the plastic guide rails of the freezing machine, requiring cleaning.

[0004] Current cleaning methods mostly involve manual water rinsing. Spiral freezers equipped with CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems can automatically spray water for rinsing, but CIP systems don't specifically clean the guide rails, resulting in poor cleaning effectiveness. Furthermore, contaminants such as frozen food residue may fall onto the inside of the guide rails, making them difficult to collect. Additionally, whether rinsing manually or automatically, the upper surface of the plastic strips on the guide rails is difficult to clean effectively. While manual wiping is sometimes used, it mostly involves wiping the sides, providing a good cleaning effect but being time-consuming and labor-intensive. Because the spiral conveyor belt is long and heavy, and difficult to disassemble, the upper surface of the plastic strips on the guide rails is generally not manually wiped. Since the upper surface of the plastic strips on the guide rails is very close to the frozen food, it has a significant impact on the hygiene of the frozen food. Therefore, how to easily and thoroughly clean the upper surface of the plastic strips on the guide rails remains an unsolved problem in the industry.

[0005] Meanwhile, because the spiral freezer is in a low-temperature and high-humidity environment, it will affect the service life of electrical equipment. Therefore, how to clean the plastic strips of the guide rails without setting up electrical power is an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and provide a guide rail cleaning device for a spiral quick-freezing machine.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides a guide rail cleaning device for a spiral quick-freezing machine, comprising a fixing part and a wiping part disposed on the fixing part. The fixing part includes a placement plate, a fixing member, and a connecting member, wherein the fixing member and the connecting member are both connected to the placement plate.

[0008] The wiping part is disposed on the placement plate, the connector is connected to the wiping part, and the wiping part is in contact with the guide rail of the spiral quick-freezing machine; The connector includes at least two clamping plates that clamp the wiping part, the wiping part extending out of the clamping plates and contacting the guide rail; the fixing member includes at least two fixing rods that are inserted into the mesh of the mesh belt and bent to achieve the connection between the fixing member and the mesh belt. The fixing component is connected to the mesh belt of the spiral quick-freezing machine, and the shoveling unit includes a shoveling plate. As the mesh belt moves, it drives the wiping part to clean the guide rail. A shovel unit is provided on the placement plate. The shovel unit and the placement plate are arranged sequentially along the moving direction of the mesh belt. The shovel unit extends in the moving direction to clean the guide rail. A wetting unit is provided between the placement plate and the shovel unit. The wetting unit includes a water tank and a receiving part for accommodating the water tank. The water outlet of the water tank faces the guide rail and water flows out. A connecting plate is provided between the receiving part and the scraping plate, and the connecting line between the connecting plate and the scraping plate is inclined to the outside of the guide rail.

[0009] More specifically, in the direction of movement, the number of clamping plates provided at the front end of the fixing part is less than the number at the rear end of the fixing part.

[0010] More specifically, the clamping plate has serrations on the side away from the placement plate.

[0011] More specifically, the clamping plate has a transverse gap.

[0012] More specifically, the clamping plate has a vertical gap.

[0013] More specifically, a cleaning agent port is provided on the receiving part, which is aligned with and connected to the water outlet of the water tank; a water-absorbing flexible member is provided inside the water tank, which extends out of the water outlet and the cleaning agent port and contacts the guide rail.

[0014] More specifically, one side of the scraping plate is connected to the receiving portion, and the other side of the scraping plate extends along the moving direction.

[0015] More specifically, the direction perpendicular to the direction of movement is the vertical direction, and the angle between the connecting line and the vertical direction is 5-30°.

[0016] This invention primarily designs a guide rail cleaning device for a spiral quick-freezing machine. By incorporating a connector and a placement plate, the wiping section is connected to the fixing section. A fixing rod allows for a detachable connection between the fixing section and the conveyor belt, further enabling the wiping section to connect to and move with the conveyor belt. This eliminates the need for an additional drive structure, preventing frequent maintenance due to shortened electrical equipment lifespan. The simple structure, achieved through the movement of the conveyor belt, cleans the upper surface of the guide rail, ensuring its hygiene. The addition of an inclined connecting plate tilts the scraping plate, allowing it to scrape away contaminants as the cleaning device moves with the conveyor belt, causing them to fall onto the outside of the guide rail for easy cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Exemplary embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments described below are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of this application. In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention, showing the wiping unit, wetting unit, and removal unit working together and hidden behind the water tank. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention, showing the wiping unit, wetting unit, and removal unit working together and hidden behind the water tank. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram of the wiping unit, wetting unit and shoveling unit of the present invention working together and hidden behind the water tank; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention, showing the wiping unit, wetting unit, and removal unit working together and hidden behind the water tank. Figure 3 ; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wiping unit, wetting unit, and removal unit of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wiping unit, wetting unit, and removal unit of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wiping unit, wetting unit, and removal unit of the present invention. Figure 3 ; Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wiping unit of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wiping unit of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wiping unit of the present invention. Figure 3 ; Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water tank of the present invention; Figure 12 This is a side view of the water tank structure of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a bottom view of the structure of the water tank of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in conjunction with the mesh belt and guide rail; Figure 15 This is the invention Figure 14 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hidden mesh belt rear cleaning device of the present invention and its cooperation with the guide rail; In the diagram: 1. Mesh belt; 2. Guide rail; 21. Support part; 22. Guide rail plastic strip; 3. Wiping unit; 31. Placement plate; 32. Fixing rod; 33. Clamping plate; 33a. First connecting plate used as clamping plate; 33b. Second connecting plate used as clamping plate; 33c. Third connecting plate used as clamping plate; 331. Lateral gap; 332. Vertical gap; 34. Wiping part; 4. Wetting unit; 41. Water tank; 411. Buckle; 412. Water outlet; 42. First receiving plate; 43. Second receiving plate; 431. Cleaning agent port; 44. Third receiving plate; 45. Water-absorbing flexible part; 5. Removal unit; 51. Removal plate; 52. Connecting plate; →, direction of movement. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of this invention. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this invention, and should not be construed as limiting the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0019] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for 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 the scope of protection of this invention. The embodiments of this invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only.

[0021] A guide rail cleaning device for a spiral freezer, such as Figures 1-16 As shown, the device includes a fixing part and a wiping part 34 disposed on the fixing part. The wiping part 34 contacts the guide rail 2 of the spiral freezer and is used to wipe the guide rail 2. The fixing part is connected to the mesh belt 1 of the spiral freezer. At the end of the mesh belt 1 or near the drive motor, there is a separation point between the mesh belt 1 and the guide rail 2 of the spiral freezer, where the cleaning device is connected to the mesh belt 1.

[0022] Furthermore, the fixing part includes a placement plate 31, a fixing member, and a connecting member. Both the fixing member and the connecting member are connected to the placement plate 31. The fixing member is detachably connected to the mesh belt 1, used to connect the wiping part 34 to the mesh belt 1. As the mesh belt 1 moves, it drives the cleaning device to move, causing the guide rail cleaning device to clean the guide rail 2. One side of the wiping part 34 is disposed on the placement plate 31, and the other side of the wiping part 34 contacts the guide rail 2. The connecting member connects the wiping part 34 to the placement plate 31, and the connecting member is detachably connected to the wiping part 34 for connecting the wiping part 34.

[0023] Specifically, the placement plate 31 can be configured as a flat plate, mainly used to connect the fixing parts and the connecting parts, and at the same time, to fix the wiping part 34. The placement plate 31 can also be configured as U-shaped, with the wiping part 34 located in the groove of the U-shaped placement plate 31. To ensure that the wiping part 34 can effectively clean the guide rail 2, and at the same time to avoid damage to the guide rail 2, the placement plate 31 does not contact the guide rail 2.

[0024] The fixing component includes at least two fixing rods 32. One end of the fixing rod 32 is disposed on the placement plate 31 and is a fixed end. The end of the fixing rod 32 away from the placement plate 31 is free to move and is a movable end. The movable end can be freely bent and connected to the mesh belt 1. Specifically, the movable end is inserted into the mesh of the mesh belt 1 and bent toward the mesh belt 1 to realize the connection between the fixing part and the mesh belt 1.

[0025] Based on the direction of movement, the front and rear sides of the cleaning device are defined; the side in front is the front side of the cleaning device, and the side behind is the rear side. Based on the guide rail 2, the inner and outer sides of the cleaning device are defined; the side between the two guide rails 2 is the inner side of the cleaning device, and the side on the side of the two guide rails 2 that is far apart from each other is the outer side of the cleaning device. Furthermore, the fixing rods 32 are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the placement plate 31, and the free ends of the fixing rods 32 are bendable. Of course, the fixing rods 32 can also be respectively located on the inner and outer sides of the placement plate 31, as long as the fixing part can be stably connected to the mesh belt 1.

[0026] To enable the fixing rod 32 to mount the guide rail cleaning device on the mesh belt 1, the fixing rod 32 undergoes two bends. The first bend folds the fixing rod 32 towards the side closest to the mesh belt 1, forming a first bend that inserts into the mesh of the mesh belt 1. Then, the portion of the first bend that extends away from the fixing end and out of the mesh is bent a second time, again folding it towards the side closest to the mesh belt 1 to form a second bend. This second bend contacts the upper surface of the mesh belt 1. Preferably, the second bend fits snugly against the upper surface of the mesh belt 1, ensuring a reliable connection between the guide rail cleaning device and the mesh belt 1. The upper surface of the mesh belt 1 is the side furthest from the cleaning device.

[0027] When two fixing rods 32 are provided, the two fixing rods 32 are arranged diagonally to ensure reliable connection of the guide rail cleaning device. When more than two fixing rods 32 are provided, the specific position is not limited, as long as the connection is reliable.

[0028] A connecting accessory can also be provided at the free end of the fixed rod 32 to connect the fixed rod 32 together on the upper surface of the mesh belt 1, ensuring reliable connection of the guide rail cleaning device.

[0029] The connector includes at least two clamping plates 33. After the clamping plates 33 connect the wiping part 34, the wiping part 34 extends out of the clamping plates 33 and contacts the guide rail 2, so as to avoid the clamping plates 33 contacting the guide rail 2, causing damage to the guide rail 2, or failing to thoroughly clean the upper surface of the guide rail 2.

[0030] Clamping plates 33 are respectively provided on the front and rear sides of the placement plate 31. Alternatively, clamping plates 33 can be provided on the inner and outer sides of the placement plate 31. As long as the wiping part 34 can be effectively clamped, the position of the clamping plates 33 is not limited. The end of the clamping plate 33 that is fixed to the placement plate 31 is the fixed end, and the end of the clamping plate 33 that is away from the placement plate 31 is the free end, which can be bent freely.

[0031] If the placement plate 31 is a flat plate, the clamping plate 33 is bent twice. The first bend folds the clamping plate 33 towards the wiping part 34, forming a first bend that contacts the side of the wiping part 34. Then, the portion of the first bend that extends away from the fixed end and out of the wiping part 34 is bent a second time, again folding it towards the side closer to the wiping part 34, forming a second bend that contacts the bottom surface of the wiping part 34. This securely clamps the wiping part 34, preventing it from falling during movement. The bottom surface of the wiping part 34 is the side that contacts the guide rail 2.

[0032] If the placement plate 31 is U-shaped, the clamping plate 33 can be bent only once. Since both sides of the placement plate 31 have already been bent towards the wiping part 34, the clamping plate 33 only needs to be bent once towards the wiping part 34 to clamp it. Of course, the clamping plate 33 can still be bent twice, as long as clamping of the wiping part 34 is guaranteed.

[0033] Of course, regardless of whether the placement plate 31 is a flat plate or a U-shaped plate, the clamping plate 33 can be bent only once toward the wiping part 34. The clamping plate 33 is used to clamp the wiping part 34, and the specific clamping method is not limited as long as it can effectively clamp the wiping part 34.

[0034] Furthermore, if only one clamping plate 33 is provided on each side of the placement plate 31, the clamping plates 33 can be arranged diagonally to ensure effective clamping of the wiping part 34. If more than two clamping plates 33 are provided, the arrangement of the clamping plates 33 is not specified, as long as effective clamping of the wiping part 34 is ensured.

[0035] Furthermore, to ensure effective clamping of the wiping part 34, a plurality of clamping plates 33 can be provided on both sides of the placement plate 31. These clamping plates 33 are arranged close together and cover the sides of the wiping part 34, with the same number of clamping plates 33 on both sides of the placement plate 31. Alternatively, the number of clamping plates 33 on both sides of the placement plate 31 can be inconsistent, with fewer clamping plates 33 on the front side of the fixing part than on the rear side. Specifically, a plurality of clamping plates 33 are provided on the rear side of the placement plate 31, arranged close together and covering the sides of the wiping part 34, while two or three clamping plates 33 are provided on the front side of the placement plate 31, spaced apart. Regardless of the number of clamping plates 33, the wiping part 34 extends out of the clamping plates 33 and contacts the guide rail 2. Having fewer clamping plates 33 on the front side can increase the utilization area of ​​the wiping section 34 and improve the wiping effect.

[0036] Furthermore, a serration is provided at the end of the clamping plate 33 away from the placement plate 31. The serration further improves the clamping degree of the wiping part 34. The serration can be embedded in the fibers of the wiping part 34 (wool felt, scouring pad), so that the wiping part is firmly clamped in any spatial direction, front, back, left, right, up, or down.

[0037] Even better, such as Figure 9 As shown, the clamping plate 33 is provided with a transverse gap 331 and / or a vertical gap 332, which reduces the force required to bend the clamping plate 33, and at the same time allows for selective bending of the clamping plate 33 to form Figure 8 The shape has fewer clamping plates on one side. The excess clamping plate 33 is bent in the opposite direction until it fits against the placement plate 31, or it is used as part of the wetting unit 4, or it is removed directly with needle-nose pliers.

[0038] Both the fixing member and the connecting member can be configured as a snap-fit ​​structure, with the fixing member snapping into the mesh belt 1 and the connecting member snapping into the wiping part 34.

[0039] Because the spiral guide rail 2 has different turning radii, if the cleaning tool is too short, it will not be able to cover the entire guide rail 2. Therefore, the length of the wiping part 34 is set to 8-20cm.

[0040] The wiping part 34 can be configured as any structure that can wipe the guide rail 2, including but not limited to wool felt, scouring pad, etc.

[0041] For ease of subsequent description, the above structure is defined as wiping unit 3.

[0042] To further improve the cleaning effect of the guide rail cleaning device on the guide rail 2, a scraping unit 5 is provided on the placement plate 31. The scraping unit 5 and the placement plate 31 are arranged sequentially along the moving direction of the mesh belt 1. The scraping unit 5 extends in the moving direction to clean the guide rail 2. After the scraping unit 5 cleans the guide rail, the wiping part 34 wipes the guide rail 2 after the scraping is done, which can ensure a better cleaning effect on the guide rail 2.

[0043] More preferably, a wetting unit 4 is provided between the placement plate 31 and the scraping unit 5. The wetting unit 4 wets the stains on the guide rail 2, making it easier for the wiping part 34 to clean the stains on the guide rail 2.

[0044] The wetting unit 4 can be located between the placement plate 31 and the scraping unit 5, or it can be located on the side of the scraping unit 5 away from the placement plate 31. As long as the guide rail 2 is scraped off first and then wiped, the stains on the guide rail 2 can be cleaned. However, if wetting is done first, frozen products or oil stains on the guide rail 2 may stick to the wetting unit 4, affecting the wetting effect on the guide rail 2. In this solution, the scraping unit 5, the wetting unit 4, and the placement plate 31 are arranged sequentially along the moving direction of the mesh belt 1.

[0045] Furthermore, the humidification unit 4 includes a water tank 41 and a receiving portion for accommodating the water tank 41, with the water outlet 412 of the water tank 41 facing the guide rail 2. The receiving portion is connected to the humidification unit 4, and further, the receiving portion is connected to the placement plate 31.

[0046] Specifically, the receiving section includes a first receiving plate 42, a second receiving plate 43, and a third receiving plate 44. One end of the first receiving plate 42 is connected to the placement plate 31, and the other end of the first receiving plate extends towards the side near the guide rail 2 and is connected to the second receiving plate 43. The other end of the second receiving plate 43 extends towards the forward direction and is connected to the third receiving plate 44. The third receiving plate 44 extends towards the mesh belt 1. The second receiving plate 43 is positioned near the guide rail 2. The first receiving plate 42, the second receiving plate 43, the third receiving plate 44, and the mesh belt 1 enclose a placement space, within which the water tank 41 is placed. The second receiving plate 43 supports the water tank 41, and due to the limiting effect of the first receiving plate 42 and the third receiving plate 44, the water tank 41 can stably discharge water towards the guide rail 2 during movement.

[0047] To further ensure a stable connection between the water tank 41 and the placement space, buckles 411 are provided at both ends of the water tank 41. The buckles 411 extend toward and engage with the second receiving plate 43. Each buckle 411 includes a first engaging plate and a second engaging plate. One end of the first engaging plate is connected to the water tank 41, and the other end extends toward the guide rail 2 and connects to the second engaging plate. The second engaging plate extends toward the second receiving plate 43, forming an engaging groove between the first and second engaging plates. Both ends of the second receiving plate 43 extend into the engaging groove, and the engaging groove is interference-fitted with the second receiving plate 43. The buckles 411 are made of an elastic material to prevent breakage.

[0048] Meanwhile, to ensure that the cleaning agent flowing from the outlet 412 of the water tank 41 can flow onto the guide rail 2, a cleaning agent port 431 is provided on the second receiving plate 43. The cleaning agent port 431 is aligned with and connected to the outlet 412 of the water tank 41, so that the cleaning agent in the water tank 41 flows out from the outlet 412 and then flows onto the guide rail 2 through the cleaning agent port 431. To prevent the cleaning agent from dripping directly onto the guide rail 2 and failing to wet it, a water-absorbing flexible member 45 is provided inside the water tank 41. The water-absorbing flexible member 45 extends out from the outlet 412 and the cleaning agent port 431 and contacts the guide rail 2. Specifically, one end of the water-absorbing flexible member 45 extends into the water tank 41, and the other end extends out from the outlet 412 and the cleaning agent port 431 and is located on the side of the second receiving plate 43 near the guide rail 2. During the movement of the cleaning device, the cleaning agent is evenly applied to the guide rail 2 for easy wiping.

[0049] The third receiving plate 44 can be arranged vertically toward the mesh belt 1 or inclined toward the direction of movement.

[0050] The other end of the third receiving plate 44 is connected to the removal unit 5.

[0051] Of course, another implementation method can also be set up, such as Figure 7As shown, the receiving part can also be provided with a first receiving plate connected to the placement plate 31 and a second receiving plate connected to the first receiving plate. The first receiving plate is set against the mesh belt 1, and the second receiving plate extends towards the guide rail 2. The first receiving plate, the second receiving plate, the guide rail 2, and the clamping plate 33 enclose a placement space, and the water tank 41 is placed in the placement space. However, since the bottom of the water tank 41 is not provided with a plate to support the water tank 41, the water tank 41 is connected to the first receiving plate on its top. At this time, the buckle 411 needs to extend towards the first receiving plate above and engage with the first receiving plate. However, during the movement, the water tank 41 is still at risk of falling because the water-absorbing flexible part 45 contacts the guide rail 2. Therefore, if the receiving part adopts this method, the top of the water tank 41 is reliably connected to the first receiving plate by bonding or bolting. In this method, the second receiving plate can be set to be connected to the scraping unit 5, or the second receiving plate can be tilted towards the moving direction and used as the scraping unit 5 to scrape away frozen products or oil stains on the guide rail 2.

[0052] Since the wetting unit 4 is connected to the placement plate 31, the clamping plate 33 on the side near the wetting unit 4 may affect the setting of the wetting unit 4. Therefore, the clamping plate 33 on the side near the wetting unit 4 may not be set. However, in order to prevent the wiping part 34 from falling off or affecting the wiping effect, the side of the wiping part 34 near the wetting unit 4 is fixedly connected to the wetting unit 4 to avoid falling off.

[0053] Of course, a connecting plate can also extend from the front side of the placement plate 31, that is, the side near the wetting unit 4, dividing the connecting plate into at least two parts. These two parts are separate; one part is bent towards the wiping part 34 to serve as a clamping plate 33, fixing the wiping part 34; the other part serves as a first receiving plate 42, connected to the wetting unit 4. Figure 8 For example, 33a, 33b, and 33c are respectively the first connecting plate 33a, the second connecting plate 33b, and the third connecting plate 33c used as a clamping plate. A fourth connecting plate (not shown in the figure) used as a first receiving plate 42 is provided between the first connecting plate 33a and the second connecting plate 33b used as a clamping plate. A fifth connecting plate (not shown in the figure) used as a first receiving plate 42 is provided between the second connecting plate 33b and the third connecting plate 33c used as a clamping plate.

[0054] The scraping unit 5 extends in the moving direction to clean the guide rail 2. Further, the scraping unit 5 includes a scraping plate 51, which is connected to a third receiving plate 44 of the receiving portion. One end of the scraping plate 51 is connected to the third receiving plate 44, or the scraping plate 51 can be configured as a second receiving plate in another embodiment. The other end of the scraping plate 51 extends in the moving direction and contacts the guide rail 2. The scraping plate 51 and the guide rail 2 are set at an angle, with the included angle between the scraping plate 51 and the guide rail 2 set to 100°-150°. Most preferably, the included angle between the scraping plate 51 and the guide rail 2 is set to 125°, so that during the movement of the cleaning device driven by the mesh belt 1, the scraping plate 51 first performs a first scraping and cleaning of frozen residue or oil stains on the guide rail 2.

[0055] During the movement of the scraping plate 51, it continuously scrapes away frozen food residue or oil stains on the guide rail 2. As the residue accumulates, it falls along the scraping plate 51. However, if the residue falls onto the inner side of the guide rail 2, it is difficult to clean. To facilitate cleaning, such as Figure 16 To collect residue on the outside of guide rail 2, a connecting plate 52 is provided between the third receiving plate 44 and the scraping plate 51. The two ends of the connecting plate 52 are connected to the third receiving plate 44 and the scraping plate 51 respectively. The connecting line between the connecting plate 52 and the scraping plate 51 is inclined outwards towards the outside of guide rail 2, making the scraping plate 51 inclined outwards overall towards the outside of guide rail 2, facilitating the pushing of residue to the outside of guide rail 2. The direction perpendicular to the direction of movement is the vertical direction. The angle between the connecting line and the vertical direction is 5-30°, preferably 10°. Setting the angle too large will waste material, while setting it too small will prevent the residue from being pushed to the outside of guide rail 2.

[0056] To facilitate cleaning during normal operation of the spiral quick-freezing mechanism, a collection slot can be installed at the bottom of each guide rail 2 to collect cleaning residue and cleaning agent.

[0057] Several cleaning devices are installed on the mesh belt 1. During the cleaning process, the mesh belt 1 will move continuously until the guide rail 2 is cleaned.

[0058] The working process of the cleaning device is as follows: As the conveyor belt 1 moves, the cleaning device moves accordingly. At the same position on the guide rail 2, the scraping unit 5 first removes and cleans the oil stains, frozen food residue, etc. Then, the water-absorbing flexible part 45 absorbs the cleaning agent in the water tank 41 and wets the guide rail 2. The wiping part 34 performs a second cleaning on the already wet guide rail 2 to further ensure a thorough cleaning of the guide rail 2.

[0059] This invention primarily designs a guide rail cleaning device for a spiral quick-freezing machine. A scraping unit 5 removes oil or frozen food residue from the guide rail 2, facilitating the removal of stubborn stains. A wetting unit 4 moistens the upper surface of the guide rail 2, allowing the wiping unit 34 to clean stains and ensure the hygiene of the guide rail 2's upper surface. A buckle 411 is installed on the water tank 41 to ensure its stable connection. The scraping plate 51 is tilted outwards towards the guide rail 2, facilitating the collection of residue on the outer side of the guide rail 2 for easy cleaning. A fixing rod allows for detachable connection of the cleaning device to the conveyor belt, facilitating maintenance of the cleaning device. Furthermore, no additional electrical equipment is required, resulting in a simple structure.

[0060] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solution of the present invention, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0061] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the present invention will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0062] Furthermore, various different embodiments of the present invention can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of the present invention, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A guide rail cleaning device for a spiral quick-freezing machine, characterized in that: It includes a fixing part and a wiping part (34) provided on the fixing part. The fixing part includes a placement plate (31), a fixing member and a connecting member. The fixing member and the connecting member are both connected to the placement plate (31). The wiping part (34) is disposed on the placement plate (31), the connector is connected to the wiping part (34), and the wiping part (34) is in contact with the guide rail (2) of the spiral quick-freezing machine; The connector includes at least two clamping plates (33), the clamping plates (33) having a transverse gap (331) and a vertical gap (332), the clamping plates (33) clamping the wiping part (34), the wiping part (34) extending out of the clamping plates (33) and contacting the guide rail (2); serrations are provided on the side of the clamping plates (33) away from the placement plate (31); The fixing component is connected to the mesh belt (1) of the spiral quick-freezing machine. As the mesh belt (1) moves, it drives the wiping part (34) to clean the guide rail (2). The fixing component includes at least two fixing rods (32). The fixing rods (32) are inserted into the mesh of the mesh belt (1) and bent toward the mesh belt (1) to realize the connection between the fixing part and the mesh belt (1). A scraping unit (5) is provided on the placement plate (31). The scraping unit (5) includes a scraping plate (51). The scraping unit (5) and the placement plate (31) are arranged sequentially along the moving direction of the mesh belt (1). The scraping unit (5) extends in the moving direction to clean the guide rail (2). A wetting unit (4) is provided between the placement plate (31) and the removal unit (5). The wetting unit (4) includes a water tank (41) and a receiving part for accommodating the water tank (41). The water outlet (412) of the water tank (41) flows out towards the guide rail (2). A cleaning agent port (431) is provided on the receiving part. The cleaning agent port (431) is aligned with and connected to the water outlet (412) of the water tank (41). A water-absorbing flexible member (45) is provided inside the water tank (41). The water-absorbing flexible member (45) extends out of the water outlet (412) and the cleaning agent port (431) and contacts the guide rail (2). A connecting plate (52) is provided between the receiving part and the scraping plate (51), and the connecting line between the connecting plate (52) and the scraping plate (51) is inclined to the outside of the guide rail (2).

2. The guide rail cleaning device for the spiral quick-freezing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the direction of movement of the guide rail (2), the number of clamping plates (33) at the front end of the placement plate (31) is less than the number of clamping plates (33) at the rear end of the placement plate (31).

3. The guide rail cleaning device for a spiral quick-freezing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the scraping plate (51) is connected to the receiving part, and the other side of the scraping plate (51) extends along the moving direction.

4. The guide rail cleaning device for a spiral quick-freezing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The direction perpendicular to the direction of movement is the vertical direction, and the angle between the connecting line and the vertical direction is 5-30°.

Images