Probe cleaning device for food microorganism detector
The probe cleaning device with a C-shaped seat and ultraviolet disinfection mechanism effectively addresses contamination issues, ensuring accurate food testing results by thoroughly cleaning the probe.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420441295.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-07
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing probe cleaning methods for food microorganism detectors are inadequate, leading to potential contamination and inaccurate test results due to insufficient disinfection.
A food microorganism detector probe cleaning device with a C-shaped seat, cleaning mechanism, and ultraviolet disinfection mechanism, utilizing a pressure pump, solenoid valves, and ultraviolet lamps to thoroughly clean and disinfect the probe.
Ensures thorough cleaning and disinfection of the probe, providing accurate test results for temporary food testing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of food detection, in particular to a probe cleaning device for a food microorganism detector. Background Art
[0002] Food microbiology testing primarily involves detecting the number and types of microorganisms in food through methods such as microbial isolation and culture, physiological and biochemical reactions, and microscopic examination, enabling reliable evaluation of food quality and the sanitation of food processing. A variety of food testing equipment is available. For temporary testing, portable detectors are also available. These instruments, which require no sample preparation, can detect microbial activity or total bacterial counts within a sample. The sample is placed in a test tube, and a probe is inserted into the connected detector (such as the commercially available BIOTECH HMBX Food Bacteria and Microbiology Detector).
[0003] The existing patent announcement number CN217766345U discloses a microbial detection device for food safety detection, including a detector and a storage box, the bottom of the detector is connected to the disinfection box, and one side of the detector is connected to the probe through a connecting line; a number of test bottles and storage slots for placing the test bottles are provided in the storage box, and one side of the storage box is connected to a mounting part for mounting the detector and the disinfection box on the side of the storage box; the bottom of the probe is connected to the probe through a connector, and the test bottle includes a bottle body and a bottle stopper, and the bottle stopper is provided with a mounting part that cooperates with the connector and the top of the probe; a disinfection part for disinfecting the probe is provided in the disinfection box; the utility model is provided with a storage box, which can store multiple test bottles. During testing, the used test bottles can be placed directly in the storage box, and new test bottles can be taken for use, and then centralized disinfection and cleaning are carried out, which is convenient for use during temporary testing.
[0004] In this patent, the probe can be simply cleaned with a disinfection box, which is suitable for temporary testing outside. However, it is understandable that such simple cleaning cannot prevent the probe from being contaminated with other foods or even microorganisms, which will affect the accuracy of subsequent food testing results. Utility Model Content
[0005] The invention provides a food microbiology detector probe cleaning device, which has a simple structure and is easy to carry. It can thoroughly clean the probe on the microbiology detector probe, and can obtain more accurate test results for temporary testing of food outside.
[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of this novel invention is:
[0007] A food microorganism detector probe cleaning device includes a C-shaped seat, a cleaning mechanism, and an ultraviolet disinfection mechanism. The C-shaped seat includes a top seat located above, a base located below, and a support seat connected to one side of the top seat and the opposite end of the base. The top of the top seat is sequentially provided with a cleaning mechanism and an ultraviolet disinfection mechanism, the base is provided with a cleaning liquid storage bin, and a pressure pump is provided on the support seat. The input end of the pressure pump is connected to the cleaning liquid storage bin through a first pipe, and the output end is connected to the cleaning mechanism through a second pipe. The bottom end of the top seat is also provided with a liquid outlet pipe connected to the cleaning mechanism.
[0008] Preferably, the cleaning liquid storage tank includes a washing liquid storage tank and a clean water storage tank arranged side by side in the base, and the washing liquid storage tank and the clean water storage tank are respectively provided with a first liquid outlet and a second liquid outlet at one end of the top close to the support seat, and the first liquid outlet and the second liquid outlet are respectively connected to a third pipe and a fourth pipe, and the third pipe and the fourth pipe are both located in the support seat, and a three-way joint is connected between the output end of the third pipe and the fourth pipe and the input end of the first pipe, and the third pipe and the fourth pipe are respectively provided with a first solenoid valve and a second solenoid valve.
[0009] Preferably, the top of the washing liquid storage bin and the clean water storage bin are respectively provided with a first liquid inlet and a second liquid inlet, and the first liquid inlet and the second liquid inlet are respectively equipped with a top cover. The top of the washing liquid storage bin and the clean water storage bin are also respectively provided with a vent hole, and the vent hole is provided with a filter net.
[0010] Preferably, the booster pump is fixed to the inside of the support seat through a connecting piece, and a control box is also provided in the top seat. The control box is provided with a controller and a battery that are electrically connected to each other, and the controller is electrically connected to the booster pump, the first solenoid valve, and the second solenoid valve respectively.
[0011] Preferably, the washing liquid storage tank and the clean water storage tank are respectively provided with liquid level sensors for detecting the minimum liquid level height, and the liquid level sensors are connected to the controller signal through wires. The outer surface of the top seat is also provided with an alarm, and the alarm is electrically connected to the controller.
[0012] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism includes a first shell embedded in the top seat and a second shell embedded in the first shell, the upper part of the inner wall of the first shell and the top of the second shell are fixedly connected by a sealing plate, the sealing plate, the first shell and the second shell form a pressure chamber, the second pipe passes through the first shell and is connected to the pressure chamber, a number of nozzles connected to the interior of the pressure chamber are evenly distributed on the inner surface of the second shell, a first stepped hole is provided on the top of the first shell, and the first stepped hole passes through the sealing plate at the top of the second shell.
[0013] Preferably, the top end of the liquid outlet pipe passes through the bottom of the top seat and the bottoms of the first shell and the second shell, and a valve is provided on the tube body of the liquid outlet pipe below the top seat.
[0014] Preferably, a slot is provided at the upper end of the base opposite to the liquid outlet pipe, and a container for receiving liquid discharged from the liquid outlet pipe is connected to the slot.
[0015] Preferably, the ultraviolet disinfection mechanism includes a disinfection chamber embedded in the top seat, a plurality of ultraviolet lamps are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the disinfection chamber, the ultraviolet lamps are electrically connected to the controller through wires, the inner wall of the disinfection chamber is coated with an aluminum film layer that reflects ultraviolet rays up to 90%, and a second stepped hole is provided at the top of the disinfection chamber.
[0016] Preferably, the bottom of the probe is integrally formed with a connector, a probe is installed at the bottom of the connector, the outer wall of the connector is a stepped shaft structure, the first stepped hole and the second stepped hole have the same shape and size, and the connector is snap-connected to the first stepped hole or the second stepped hole.
[0017] The novel food microorganism detector probe cleaning device has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] The novel device has a simple structure and is easy to carry. It can thoroughly clean the probe on the probe of the microbial detector, and can obtain more accurate test results for temporary testing of food taken out. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 , a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the new model;
[0020] Figure 2 , a top view layout diagram of the novel base;
[0021] Figure 3 , a top view layout diagram of the new top seat;
[0022] Figure 4 、 three Schematic diagram of the through connector connecting the first pipeline, the third pipeline, and the fourth pipeline;
[0023] Figure 5 , a schematic cross-sectional view of the new pressure chamber;
[0024] Figure 6 , a schematic diagram of the novel cleaning probe;
[0025] 1: Food microbiology detector, 2: Probe, 21: Connector, 22: Probe, 3: C-shaped seat, 31: Top seat, 32: Liquid outlet pipe, 33: Valve, 34: Support seat, 35: Pressure pump, 36: Second pipeline, 37: Base, 38: Washing liquid storage tank, 381: First liquid outlet, 3811: Third pipeline, 39: Top cover, 310: Clean water storage tank, 311: Second liquid outlet, 3111: Fourth pipeline, 312: First shell, 313: Second shell, 314: Pressure chamber, 315: Nozzle, 316: First stepped hole, 317: Connecting pipe, 318: Control box, 319: Disinfection chamber, 320: Second stepped hole, 321: UV lamp, 322: First pipeline, 323: Sealing plate, 4: Container, 5: Three-way connector, 6: Control panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The following describes in detail the implementation methods of the present invention in a step-by-step manner. This description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, and a specific direction structure and operation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0028] Example 1
[0029] A food microbiology detector probe cleaning device, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a C-shaped seat 3, a cleaning mechanism, and an ultraviolet disinfection mechanism. The C-shaped seat 3 includes a top seat 31 located above, a base 37 located below, and a support seat 34 connected to one side of the opposite end of the top seat 31 and the base 37. The top of the top seat 31 is provided with a cleaning mechanism and an ultraviolet disinfection mechanism in sequence, the base 37 is provided with a cleaning liquid storage bin, and a pressure pump 35 is provided on the support seat 34. The input end of the pressure pump 35 is connected to the cleaning liquid storage bin through a first pipe 322, and the output end is connected to the cleaning mechanism through a second pipe 36. The bottom end of the top seat 31 is also provided with a liquid outlet pipe 32 connected to the cleaning mechanism.
[0030] Example 2
[0031] Based on Example 1, this embodiment discloses:
[0032] like Figure 2 、4 As shown, the cleaning liquid storage tank includes a washing liquid storage tank 38 and a clean water storage tank 310 arranged side by side in the base 37, and the top of the washing liquid storage tank 38 and the clean water storage tank 310 are respectively provided with a first liquid outlet 381 and a second liquid outlet 311 at one end close to the support seat 34, and the first liquid outlet 381 and the second liquid outlet 311 are respectively connected to the third pipe 3811 and the fourth pipe 3111, and the third pipe 3811 and the fourth pipe 3111 are both located in the support seat 34, and a three-way joint 5 is connected between the output end of the third pipe 3811 and the fourth pipe 3111 and the input end of the first pipe 322, and the third pipe 3811 and the fourth pipe 3111 are respectively provided with a first solenoid valve (not marked in the figure) and a second solenoid valve (not marked in the figure).
[0033] Example 3
[0034] Based on the contents disclosed in the above embodiments, this embodiment further discloses the following:
[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the tops of the washing liquid storage bin 38 and the clean water storage bin 310 are respectively provided with a first liquid inlet and a second liquid inlet, and the first liquid inlet and the second liquid inlet are respectively provided with a top cover 39. The tops of the washing liquid storage bin 38 and the clean water storage bin 310 are also respectively provided with ventilation holes (not shown in the figure), and the ventilation holes are provided with filter nets.
[0036] Example 4
[0037] Based on the contents disclosed in the above embodiments, this embodiment further discloses the following:
[0038] like Figure 1 、 3 As shown, the booster pump 35 is fixed to the inside of the support seat 34 through a connecting piece, and a control box 318 is also provided in the top seat 31. The control box 318 is provided with a controller and a battery (not shown in the figure) that are electrically connected to each other. The controller is electrically connected to the booster pump 35, the first solenoid valve, and the second solenoid valve respectively.
[0039] Example 5
[0040] Based on the contents disclosed in the above embodiments, this embodiment further discloses the following:
[0041] like Figure 2As shown, the washing liquid storage tank 38 and the clean water storage tank 310 are respectively provided with a liquid level sensor (not shown in the figure) for detecting the minimum liquid level height. The liquid level sensor is connected to the controller signal through a wire. An alarm is also provided on the outer surface of the top seat (not shown in the figure). The alarm is electrically connected to the controller. When the liquid level is lower than the set height, the alarm sounds.
[0042] Example 6
[0043] Based on the contents disclosed in the above embodiments, this embodiment further discloses the following:
[0044] like Figure 3 、 5 As shown in Figure 6, the cleaning mechanism includes a first shell 312 embedded in the top seat 31 and a second shell 313 embedded in the first shell 312. The upper part of the inner wall of the first shell 312 and the top of the second shell 313 are fixedly connected by a sealing plate 323. The sealing plate 323, the first shell 312 and the second shell 313 constitute a pressure chamber 314. The second pipe 36 passes through the first shell 312 through the connecting pipe 317 and is connected to the pressure chamber 314. A number of nozzles 315 connected to the interior of the pressure chamber 314 are evenly distributed on the inner surface of the second shell 313. A first stepped hole 316 is provided on the top of the first shell 312. The first stepped hole 316 passes through the sealing plate at the top of the second shell 313. The first stepped hole is used to insert a probe.
[0045] Example 7
[0046] Based on the contents disclosed in the above embodiments, this embodiment further discloses the following:
[0047] like Figure 5 、 6 As shown, the top of the liquid outlet pipe 32 passes through the bottom of the top seat 31 and the bottoms of the first shell 312 and the second shell 313. A valve 33 is provided on the tube body of the liquid outlet pipe 32 located below the top seat 31. The liquid outlet pipe is used to discharge the liquid in the second shell.
[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, a slot (not shown) is provided at the upper end of the base 37 opposite to the liquid outlet pipe 32, and the slot is connected to the container 4 for receiving the liquid discharged from the liquid outlet pipe.
[0049] like Figure 3As shown, the ultraviolet disinfection mechanism includes a disinfection chamber 319 embedded in the top seat 31, and a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 321 are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the disinfection chamber 319. The ultraviolet lamps 321 are electrically connected to the controller through wires. The inner wall of the disinfection chamber 319 is coated with an aluminum film layer that reflects ultraviolet rays by 90%, thereby improving the disinfection effect by reflecting ultraviolet rays. A second stepped hole 320 is provided at the top of the disinfection chamber 319.
[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, the bottom of the probe 2 is integrally formed with a connector 21, and a probe 22 is mounted on the bottom of the connector 21. The outer wall of the connector 21 is a stepped shaft structure. The first stepped hole 316 and the second stepped hole 320 have the same shape and size, and the connector 21 is snap-fitted into the first stepped hole 316 or the second stepped hole 320. A handle is also provided on the outside of the support base.
[0051] Example 8
[0052] Based on the contents disclosed in the above embodiments, this embodiment further discloses the following:
[0053] How to use this new model:
[0054] like Figure 1-6 As shown, washing liquid and clean water are stored in the washing liquid storage bin 38 and the clean water storage bin 310 respectively. After the food microorganism detector 1 performs a test, the probe is pulled out and then inserted into the first stepped hole 316. The controller cleaning button is activated through the control panel, the controller opens the first solenoid valve, and the washing liquid is pumped into the pressure bin through the pressure pump. The washing liquid is sprayed on the probe surface through the nozzle.
[0055] After a set time, the controller opens the second solenoid valve, pumping clean water into the pressure chamber. This water then flows through the nozzle to rinse the probe surface. During this process, the valve opens, allowing the liquid to drain through the outlet pipe into the container. After a set cleaning time, the controller sounds an alarm, indicating that cleaning is complete. The operator removes the probe and inserts it into the second stepped hole. The controller then activates the disinfection button, turning on the UV lamp to disinfect the probe surface. Once disinfection is complete, the alarm sounds, the UV lamp turns off, and the operator removes the probe.
Claims
1. A food microorganism detector probe cleaning device, characterized by: It includes a C-shaped seat, a cleaning mechanism, and an ultraviolet disinfection mechanism. The C-shaped seat includes a top seat located at the top, a base located at the bottom, and a support seat connected to one side of the top seat and the opposite end of the base. The top of the top seat is provided with a cleaning mechanism and an ultraviolet disinfection mechanism in sequence; The base is provided with a cleaning liquid storage bin, and a pressure pump is provided on the support seat. The input end of the pressure pump is connected to the cleaning liquid storage bin through a first pipe, and the output end is connected to the cleaning mechanism through a second pipe. The bottom end of the top seat is also provided with a liquid outlet pipe connected to the cleaning mechanism.
2. A food microorganism detector probe cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning liquid storage bin comprises a washing liquid storage bin and a clean water storage bin arranged side by side in the base, and the washing liquid storage bin and the clean water storage bin are respectively provided with a first liquid outlet and a second liquid outlet at one end of the top close to the support base; The first liquid outlet and the second liquid outlet are connected to the third pipeline and the fourth pipeline respectively, the third pipeline and the fourth pipeline are both located in the support seat, a three-way joint is connected between the output ends of the third pipeline and the fourth pipeline and the input end of the first pipeline, and the third pipeline and the fourth pipeline are provided with a first solenoid valve and a second solenoid valve respectively.
3. A food microorganism detector probe cleaning device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The tops of the washing liquid storage bin and the clean water storage bin are respectively provided with a first liquid inlet and a second liquid inlet, and the first liquid inlet and the second liquid inlet are respectively equipped with a top cover. The tops of the washing liquid storage bin and the clean water storage bin are also respectively provided with ventilation holes, and the ventilation holes are provided with filter nets.
4. A food microorganism detector probe cleaning device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The booster pump is fixed inside the support seat through a connecting piece. A control box is also provided in the top seat. The control box is provided with a controller and a battery electrically connected to each other. The controller is electrically connected to the booster pump, the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve respectively.
5. A food microorganism detector probe cleaning device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The washing liquid storage bin and the clean water storage bin are respectively provided with liquid level sensors for detecting the lowest liquid level height, and the liquid level sensors are connected to the controller signal through wires. The outer surface of the top seat is also provided with an alarm, and the alarm is electrically connected to the controller.
6. A food microorganism detector probe cleaning device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism comprises a first shell embedded in the top seat and a second shell embedded in the first shell, and the upper part of the inner wall of the first shell and the top end of the second shell are fixedly connected by a sealing plate; A pressure chamber is formed between the sealing plate, the first shell and the second shell. The second pipeline passes through the first shell and is connected to the pressure chamber. A number of nozzles connected to the interior of the pressure chamber are evenly distributed on the inner surface of the second shell. A first stepped hole is provided at the top of the first shell, and the first stepped hole passes through the sealing plate at the top of the second shell.
7. A food microorganism detector probe cleaning device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The top end of the liquid outlet pipe passes through the bottom of the top seat and the bottoms of the first shell and the second shell, and a valve is arranged on the pipe body of the liquid outlet pipe located below the top seat.
8. A food microorganism detector probe cleaning device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: A slot is also provided at the upper end of the base at a position opposite to the liquid outlet pipe, and a container for receiving the liquid discharged from the liquid outlet pipe is clamped in the slot.
9. A food microorganism detector probe cleaning device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The ultraviolet disinfection mechanism includes a disinfection chamber embedded in the top seat, a plurality of ultraviolet lamps are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the disinfection chamber, the ultraviolet lamps are electrically connected to the controller through wires, the inner wall of the disinfection chamber is coated with an aluminum film layer that reflects 90% of ultraviolet rays, and a second stepped hole is provided on the top of the disinfection chamber.
10. A food microorganism detector probe cleaning device as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom of the probe is integrally formed with a connector, a probe is installed at the bottom of the connector, the outer wall of the connector is a stepped shaft structure, the first stepped hole and the second stepped hole have the same shape and size, and the connector is snap-fitted with the first stepped hole or the second stepped hole.
