A composite sauce disinfecting and filling integrated device

Abstract

The application discloses a composite seasoning sauce disinfecting and filling integrated equipment, and relates to the field of automatic equipment; the composite seasoning sauce disinfecting and filling integrated equipment is characterized in that a disinfecting component, a filling component and a sealing component are sequentially integrated in the same closed box body along the longitudinal direction of the box body, and a positive pressure air blower at each end is used to form a continuous outward positive pressure airflow barrier, so that the intermediate link of long-distance pipeline or container transfer of a filling vessel after high-temperature sterilization in a traditional split layout is completely eliminated, and the secondary pollution path of workshop suspended bacterial spores, pipeline inner wall residues and transfer equipment dirt to the sterilized vessel is cut off from the root; meanwhile, the filling vessel is immediately transferred to a filling station after disinfection on the first conveying belt, the vessel cover is synchronously conveyed to the sealing component through the second conveying belt, and the three components are seamlessly connected, so that the vessel is immediately sealed after filling, the open exposure time is maximally compressed, and the risk of microbial reattachment is significantly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to automated equipment technology, specifically to an integrated equipment for sterilizing and filling compound seasoning sauces. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, compound seasoning sauce production lines typically employ a layout where sterilization and filling devices are separate. After high-temperature sterilization, the filling containers are transported via pipelines or transfer containers to independent filling stations for quantitative filling. During this process, the sterilized filling containers are exposed to an open or semi-open transport environment, undergoing long-distance pipeline transport and intermediate storage, coming into contact with workshop air, pipeline walls, and transfer equipment. Suspended bacterial spores in the workshop air and contaminants remaining from incomplete equipment cleaning can cause secondary contamination of the filling containers during transport and storage, thereby contaminating the sauce filled into the containers.

[0003] It is evident that separating the disinfection and filling processes not only increases the pathways to contamination but also leads to problems such as low production efficiency and large equipment footprint. For small and medium-sized production enterprises or sites with limited production conditions, the lack of a complete aseptic transport environment and strict clean area management capabilities makes disinfected filling containers more susceptible to contamination during transport to the filling stage, resulting in a higher rate of defective products after filling. Therefore, there is an urgent need for equipment that integrates disinfection and filling functions, allowing filling containers to immediately enter the filling process after disinfection, avoiding the risk of exposure during intermediate transport, thereby improving production efficiency and product qualification rate. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated sterilization and filling equipment for compound seasoning sauces, so as to solve the problem that the intermediate transfer links of existing compound seasoning sauce production equipment have the risk of exposure, which can easily lead to the contamination of the filled sauces.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an integrated sterilization and filling equipment for compound seasoning sauce, comprising a box body, wherein a positive pressure blower is installed at both ends of the box body opening, a first conveyor belt is installed at the bottom of the box body, a second conveyor belt is installed in the middle, and a sterilization component, a filling component and a sealing component are sequentially arranged inside the box body from one end to the other.

[0006] Preferably, the disinfection assembly includes a first telescopic cylinder fixedly installed on the housing, an outer conduit fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the first telescopic cylinder, and a three-way pipe connected to the outer conduit. The lower end of the outer conduit has a side hole. Each of the two branches of the three-way pipe is equipped with an input pipe. A first on / off valve is installed on the input pipe. One input pipe is connected to a disinfection water system, and the other input pipe is connected to a high-temperature steam system. An inner guide pipe is inserted into the middle of the outer conduit. The lower end of the inner guide pipe is connected to the lower end of the outer conduit and is connected to a negative pressure suction system.

[0007] Preferably, a baffle is connected to the outer wall of the outer conduit, and a sleeve is slidably fitted onto the outer conduit and the baffle. A spring is provided inside the sleeve, with one end of the spring abutting against the baffle and the other end abutting against the end of the sleeve. A cap in the shape of a conical cylinder is connected to the lower end of the sleeve.

[0008] Preferably, the filling assembly includes a second telescopic cylinder fixedly installed on the box body, a third telescopic cylinder fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the second telescopic cylinder, and a conveying pipe fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the third telescopic cylinder. A second on / off valve is connected to the side wall of the conveying pipe, and a conveying pump is connected to the inner wall of the box body. The second on / off valve and the conveying pump are connected by a pipeline.

[0009] Preferably, the side wall of the conveying pipe is provided with an axially arranged side groove, the telescopic end of the third telescopic cylinder is hollow, and the side wall of the third telescopic cylinder is connected to an air guide pipe. The air guide pipe slides inside the side groove as the third telescopic cylinder telescopically extends and retracts. An air bag is fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic end of the third telescopic cylinder. The air bag communicates with the internal cavity of the telescopic end of the third telescopic cylinder and is connected to the air guide pipe through the cavity. The air bag expands and contracts according to the amount of air inflated.

[0010] Preferably, the sealing assembly includes a linear motor fixedly mounted on the housing, a fourth telescopic cylinder fixedly mounted on the moving end of the linear motor, and a rotary motor fixedly mounted on the telescopic end of the fourth telescopic cylinder. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor. Multiple grippers are hinged in a circumferential array on the mounting plate. A pneumatic telescopic rod is hinged between the end of each gripper and the mounting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the box body is internally connected to multiple intercepting telescopic rods, which are respectively installed below the disinfection component, the filling component, and the sealing component. The ends of the intercepting telescopic rods below the disinfection component are fixedly connected to a first intercepting plate arranged in a Y shape, and the ends of the intercepting telescopic rods below the filling component and the sealing component are fixedly connected to a second intercepting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the front of the enclosure is fitted with an observation glass.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the present invention provides an integrated sterilization and filling equipment for compound seasoning sauces. By sequentially integrating the sterilization component, filling component, and sealing component along the longitudinal direction of the box into the same enclosed box, and cooperating with positive pressure blowers at both ends to form a continuously outward positive pressure airflow barrier, it completely eliminates the intermediate link of long-distance pipeline or container transfer that must be carried out after high-temperature sterilization of filling containers in the traditional separate layout. This fundamentally cuts off the secondary contamination pathway of sterilized containers by suspended bacterial spores in the workshop, residues on the inner wall of the pipeline, and contaminants from the transfer equipment. At the same time, after the filling containers are sterilized on the first conveyor belt, they immediately enter the filling station, and the container caps are sealed by the second conveyor belt. The conveyor belt synchronously delivers the contents to the sealing assembly, and the three are seamlessly connected, allowing the containers to be sealed immediately after filling. This minimizes the exposure time and significantly reduces the risk of microbial re-adhesion. In addition, the integrated and compact structure greatly reduces the equipment footprint and avoids complex aseptic delivery pipelines and intermediate storage facilities. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises with limited production space or insufficient cleanroom management capabilities. Its simplified operation process and elimination of transfer links not only improve the filling efficiency per unit time but also effectively reduce the defect rate caused by secondary contamination. Thus, while ensuring the hygiene and safety of sauces, it effectively improves the overall production qualification rate and economic benefits. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure provided for an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall cross-sectional structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disinfection component structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the filling assembly structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 Provided for embodiments of the present invention Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of part A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing component structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] 1. Box body; 2. Observation glass; 3. Positive pressure blower; 4. First conveyor belt; 5. Second conveyor belt; 6. Sterilization assembly; 61. First telescopic cylinder; 62. Outer conduit; 621. Side hole; 622. Baffle; 63. Three-way pipe; 64. Input pipe; 65. First on / off valve; 66. Inner pipe; 67. Sleeve; 68. Spring; 69. Cap; 7. Filling assembly; 71. Second telescopic cylinder; 72. Third telescopic cylinder; 73. Feed pipe; 731. Side groove; 74. Second on / off valve; 75. Feed pump; 76. Air guide pipe; 77. Airbag; 8. Sealing assembly; 81. Linear motor; 82. Fourth telescopic cylinder; 83. Rotary motor; 84. Mounting plate; 85. Gripper; 86. Pneumatic telescopic rod; 9. Interception telescopic rod; 10. First interception plate; 11. Second interception plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 6 As shown:

[0025] Example:

[0026] This invention provides an integrated sterilization and filling equipment for compound seasoning sauce, including a housing 1. Positive pressure blowers 3 are installed at both ends of the housing 1. A first conveyor belt 4 is installed at the bottom of the housing 1, and a second conveyor belt 5 is installed in the middle. Inside the housing 1, a sterilization component 6, a filling component 7, and a sealing component 8 are arranged sequentially from one end to the other.

[0027] As can be seen from the above, by integrating the disinfection component 6, filling component 7, and sealing component 8 longitudinally along the box body 1 into the same enclosed box, and cooperating with the positive pressure blowers 3 at both ends to form a continuously outward positive pressure airflow barrier, the intermediate link of long-distance pipeline or container transfer that the filling vessels must undergo after high-temperature sterilization in the traditional separate layout is completely eliminated. This cuts off the secondary contamination pathway of the sterilized vessels from the workshop's suspended bacterial spores, pipeline residues, and transfer equipment contaminants. At the same time, after the filling vessels are disinfected on the first conveyor belt 4, they immediately enter the filling station, and the vessel caps are simultaneously transported to the sealing station via the second conveyor belt 5. Component 8, with seamless integration of the three components, allows the container to be sealed immediately after filling, minimizing exposure time and significantly reducing the risk of microbial re-adhesion. Furthermore, the integrated, compact structure greatly reduces the equipment's footprint and eliminates complex aseptic delivery pipelines and intermediate storage facilities. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises with limited production space or insufficient cleanroom management capabilities. Its simplified operation process and elimination of transfer links not only improve filling efficiency per unit time but also effectively reduce the defect rate caused by secondary contamination. Thus, while ensuring the hygiene and safety of the sauces, it significantly improves the overall production qualification rate and economic benefits.

[0028] The disinfection component 6 includes a first telescopic cylinder 61 fixedly installed on the housing 1, an outer conduit 62 fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the first telescopic cylinder 61, and a three-way pipe 63 connected to the outer conduit 62. The lower end side wall of the outer conduit 62 has a side hole 621. Each of the two branches of the three-way pipe 63 is equipped with an input pipe 64. A first on / off valve 65 is installed on the input pipe 64. One input pipe 64 is connected to a disinfection water system, and the other input pipe 64 is connected to a high-temperature steam system. An inner guide pipe 66 is inserted into the middle of the outer conduit 62. The lower end of the inner guide pipe 66 is connected to the lower end of the outer conduit 62 and is connected to a negative pressure suction system.

[0029] When disinfecting the filling containers on the first conveyor belt 4, the first telescopic cylinder 61 is extended, and the outer conduit 62 is extended into the filling container through the first telescopic cylinder 61. At this time, the first on / off valve 65 on the disinfection water system is opened, and the disinfection water flows into the filling container for rinsing and disinfection through an input pipe 64, a first on / off valve 65, and a side hole 621 on the outer conduit 62. The negative pressure suction system sucks away the disinfection waste liquid in the filling container through the inner inlet pipe 66. Then, the first on / off valve 65 corresponding to the disinfection water system is closed, and the first on / off valve 65 corresponding to the high temperature steam system is opened. The high temperature steam flows into the filling container through another input pipe 64, another first on / off valve 65, and a side hole 621 on the outer conduit 62, to disinfect the filling container at high temperature and evaporate and remove the residual disinfection water, keeping the filling container clean and facilitating subsequent filling.

[0030] To prevent the disinfectant added to the filling container from leaking out, a baffle 622 is connected to the outer wall of the outer conduit 62. A sleeve 67 is slidably fitted on the outer conduit 62 and the baffle 622. A spring 68 is installed inside the sleeve 67. One end of the spring 68 abuts against the baffle 622, and the other end abuts against the end of the sleeve 67. A conical cap 69 is connected to the lower end of the sleeve 67. During the insertion of the outer conduit 62 into the filling container, the cap 69 fits against the end of the filling container, blocking the outlet of the filling container and preventing the disinfectant inside the filling container from overflowing. Moreover, as the outer conduit 62 continues to descend, the filling container will also compress the spring 68 through the cap 69 and the sleeve 67, so that the cap 69 always stably abuts against the end of the filling container.

[0031] The filling assembly 7 includes a second telescopic cylinder 71 fixedly installed on the housing 1, a third telescopic cylinder 72 fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the second telescopic cylinder 71, and a conveying pipe 73 fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the third telescopic cylinder 72. A second on / off valve 74 is connected to the side wall of the conveying pipe 73. A conveying pump 75 is connected to the inner wall of the housing 1. The second on / off valve 74 and the conveying pump 75 are connected by a pipe.

[0032] When the filling container moves below the filling assembly 7, the second telescopic cylinder 71 extends to extend the third telescopic cylinder 72 and the conveying pipe 73 into the filling container, the second on / off valve 74 opens, and the conveying pump 75 starts to deliver the compound seasoning sauce into the filling container through the second on / off valve 74 and the conveying pipe 73.

[0033] To prevent dripping caused by residual sauce in the delivery pipe 73, an axially oriented side groove 731 is provided on the side wall of the delivery pipe 73. The telescopic end of the third telescopic cylinder 72 is hollow, and an air guide pipe 76 is connected to the side wall of the third telescopic cylinder 72. The air guide pipe 76 slides inside the side groove 731 as the third telescopic cylinder 72 telescopically extends and retracts. An air bladder 77 is fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic end of the third telescopic cylinder 72. The air bladder 77 communicates with the internal cavity of the telescopic end of the third telescopic cylinder 72 and is connected to the air guide pipe 76 through the cavity. The air bladder 77 expands and contracts according to the amount of air inflated.

[0034] When the sauce is conveyed outward through the conveying pipe 73, the third telescopic cylinder 72 remains in a contracted state, and the air guide pipe 76 draws air outward, causing the air bag 77 to contract. At this time, the second on / off valve 74 is connected to the conveying pipe 73, allowing the sauce to enter the conveying pipe 73. After some sauce enters the filling container through the conveying pipe 73, the third telescopic cylinder 72 extends to push the sauce in the conveying pipe 73 and drives the air guide pipe 76 to slide in the side groove 731, while the air guide pipe 76 inflates the air bag 77. The inflated airbag 77 assists in pushing the sauce in the conveying tube 73, ensuring that all the sauce in the conveying tube 73 is pushed into the filling container. Moreover, because the airbag 77 is relatively soft, it can avoid cutting large particles such as mushrooms and diced meat in the sauce, thus maintaining the texture of the sauce. Furthermore, during the process of the airbag 77 pushing out the material and then contracting, it can create a negative pressure environment at the lower end of the conveying tube 73, which can draw back the small amount of residual sauce adhering to the lower end of the conveying tube 73 into the conveying tube 73, thus preventing leakage.

[0035] The sealing assembly 8 includes a linear motor 81 fixedly mounted on the housing 1, a fourth telescopic cylinder 82 fixedly mounted on the moving end of the linear motor 81, and a rotary motor 83 fixedly mounted on the telescopic end of the fourth telescopic cylinder 82. A mounting plate 84 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor 83. Multiple grippers 85 are hinged in a circumferential array on the mounting plate 84. A pneumatic telescopic rod 86 is hinged between the end of the grippers 85 and the mounting plate 84.

[0036] When the filling container with sauce moves below the sealing assembly 8, the linear motor 81 drives the gripper 85 to move above the second conveyor belt 5. The extension and retraction of the pneumatic telescopic rod 86 drives the gripper 85 to rotate, thereby grabbing the container lid on the second conveyor belt 5. Then, the linear motor 81 moves again to move the container lid above the filling container. The fourth telescopic cylinder 82 extends to place the container lid on the filling container. The output shaft of the rotary motor 83 drives the mounting plate 84 to rotate. The mounting plate 84 drives the gripper 85 and the container lid to rotate, installing the container lid on the filling container.

[0037] The box 1 is internally connected to a plurality of intercepting telescopic rods 9, which are respectively installed below the disinfection component 6, the filling component 7 and the sealing component 8. The ends of the intercepting telescopic rods 9 below the disinfection component 6 are fixedly connected to a first intercepting plate 10 arranged in a Y shape, and the ends of the intercepting telescopic rods 9 below the filling component 7 and the sealing component 8 are fixedly connected to a second intercepting plate 11.

[0038] When the filling container is about to move under the sterilization component 6, the intercepting telescopic rod 9 extends, causing the first intercepting plate 10 to move and intercept the filling container on the first conveyor belt 4. At this time, the first conveyor belt 4 continues to move, but since the first intercepting plate 10 is Y-shaped, the first intercepting plate 10 can intercept and separate a filling container, so that the filling container stays under the sterilization component 6 for sterilization, avoiding other filling containers from affecting the cap 69 pressing on the filling container to be sterilized; similarly, the other intercepting telescopic rods 9 will also cause the second intercepting plate 11 to extend and intercept the filling container, which facilitates the filling component 7 and the sealing component 8 to fill and seal.

[0039] The front of the enclosure 1 is equipped with an observation glass 2, which allows operators to easily observe the operation of the various components inside the enclosure 1.

[0040] The foregoing has only described certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention by way of illustration. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the foregoing drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A compound seasoning sauce sterilization and filling integrated equipment, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that, Positive pressure blowers (3) are installed at both ends of the box (1). A first conveyor belt (4) is installed at the bottom of the box (1) and a second conveyor belt (5) is installed in the middle. Inside the box (1), a disinfection component (6), a filling component (7) and a sealing component (8) are arranged sequentially from one end to the other.

2. The integrated sterilization and filling equipment for compound seasoning sauce according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disinfection component (6) includes a first telescopic cylinder (61) fixedly installed on the box (1), an outer conduit (62) fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the first telescopic cylinder (61), and a three-way pipe (63) connected to the outer conduit (62). The lower end of the outer conduit (62) has a side hole (621) on its side wall. Each of the two branches of the three-way pipe (63) is equipped with an input pipe (64). The input pipe (64) is equipped with a first on / off valve (65). One input pipe (64) is connected to the disinfection water system, and the other input pipe (64) is connected to the high-temperature steam system. An inner tube (66) is inserted into the middle of the outer conduit (62). The lower end of the inner tube (66) is connected to the lower end of the outer conduit (62). The inner tube (66) is connected to the negative pressure suction system.

3. The integrated sterilization and filling equipment for compound seasoning sauce according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the outer conduit (62) is connected to a baffle (622). A sleeve (67) is slidably fitted on the outer conduit (62) and the baffle (622). A spring (68) is provided inside the sleeve (67). One end of the spring (68) abuts against the baffle (622) and the other end abuts against the end of the sleeve (67). A cap (69) in the shape of a conical cylinder is connected to the lower end of the sleeve (67).

4. The integrated sterilization and filling equipment for compound seasoning sauce according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filling assembly (7) includes a second telescopic cylinder (71) fixedly installed on the box (1), a third telescopic cylinder (72) fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the second telescopic cylinder (71), and a conveying pipe (73) fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the third telescopic cylinder (72). A second on / off valve (74) is connected to the side wall of the conveying pipe (73), and a conveying pump (75) is connected to the inner wall of the box (1). The second on / off valve (74) and the conveying pump (75) are connected by a pipe.

5. The integrated sterilization and filling equipment for compound seasoning sauce according to claim 4, characterized in that, The side wall of the conveying pipe (73) is provided with an axially arranged side groove (731). The telescopic end of the third telescopic cylinder (72) is hollow, and the side wall of the third telescopic cylinder (72) is connected to an air guide pipe (76). The air guide pipe (76) slides inside the side groove (731) along with the telescopic movement of the third telescopic cylinder (72). An air bag (77) is fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic end of the third telescopic cylinder (72). The air bag (77) communicates with the internal cavity of the telescopic end of the third telescopic cylinder (72) and communicates with the air guide pipe (76) through the cavity. The air bag (77) contracts and expands according to the amount of air.

6. The integrated sterilization and filling equipment for compound seasoning sauce according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing assembly (8) includes a linear motor (81) fixedly mounted on the housing (1), a fourth telescopic cylinder (82) fixedly mounted on the moving end of the linear motor (81), and a rotary motor (83) fixedly mounted on the telescopic end of the fourth telescopic cylinder (82). A mounting plate (84) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor (83). Multiple grippers (85) are hinged in a circumferential array on the mounting plate (84). A pneumatic telescopic rod (86) is hinged between the end of the grippers (85) and the mounting plate (84).

7. The integrated sterilization and filling equipment for compound seasoning sauce according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box (1) is internally connected to a plurality of intercepting telescopic rods (9). The plurality of intercepting telescopic rods (9) are respectively installed below the disinfection component (6), the filling component (7) and the sealing component (8). The ends of the intercepting telescopic rods (9) below the disinfection component (6) are fixedly connected to a first intercepting plate (10) arranged in a Y shape. The ends of the intercepting telescopic rods (9) below the filling component (7) and the sealing component (8) are fixedly connected to a second intercepting plate (11).

8. The integrated sterilization and filling equipment for compound seasoning sauce according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front of the enclosure (1) is fitted with an observation glass (2).

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