CIP cleaning device for ice cream tunnel line cutting head mold

The CIP cleaning device for ice cream tunnel wire cutting head molds addresses non-standardized cleaning by using a recovery water tank and liquid level detection to ensure consistent cleaning efficacy and improve workshop conditions, enhancing product quality.

CN222284590UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-03MENGNIU DAIRY TAIAN CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420764595.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-15
Publication Date
2025-01-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-15

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Technical Problem

The existing CIP cleaning process for ice cream tunnel wire cutting head molds is non-standardized due to operator technique variations, leading to inconsistent cleaning efficacy, increased energy consumption, and water accumulation, which affects workshop humidity and temperature, posing quality risks.

Method used

A CIP cleaning device with a recovery water tank, reflux pump, and liquid level detection system, featuring a conical recovery port and S-shaped elbow, ensures consistent cleaning by recovering cleaning liquid to the CIP main line, preventing splashing, and maintaining system stability.

Benefits of technology

The device ensures consistent cleaning efficacy by standardizing the process, preventing water accumulation, and improving workshop conditions, thereby enhancing product quality and reducing energy consumption.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a CIP cleaning device for an ice cream tunnel line cutting head mold, and belongs to the technical field of ice cream processing equipment. An ice cream tunnel line cutting head mold CIP cleaning device comprises a recycling water tank and a recycling pipeline, the recycling pipeline is arranged on the side wall of the recycling water tank, universal wheels are arranged on the lower surface of the recycling water tank, a liquid level detection device is arranged on the inner wall of the recycling water tank, and a water outlet is formed in the bottom of the recycling water tank. The conical recovery opening is additionally arranged below an existing cutting head, cleaning liquid is recovered through the S-shaped bent pipe and the drainage pipe, no cleaning liquid is splashed, the problem of water accumulation on the ground of a workshop is solved, the temperature and humidity of the production workshop can be controlled, potential quality hazards are eliminated, the product quality is improved, the position of the conical recovery opening is integrated through the movable pipe connector, and control is convenient.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice cream processing equipment, and more specifically to a CIP cleaning device for an ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold. Background Art

[0002] When the tunnel wire cutting head is CIP cleaned, the operator controls the cleaning of the mold by opening the valve intermittently. The opening time, frequency, and size of the valve are all affected by differences in operating techniques and cannot be standardized. A short opening time cannot guarantee the cleaning effect, and a long opening time will cause insufficient main flow and CIP timing to be paused, extending the cleaning time and increasing energy consumption. During cleaning, the cleaning liquid is discharged to the ground, causing water accumulation in the workshop, affecting the control of the workshop's anhydration, and then affecting the workshop's humidity, temperature, etc., posing a quality risk. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and provides a CIP cleaning device for an ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold to solve the above deficiencies.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution provided by the utility model is:

[0005] A CIP cleaning device for an ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold comprises a recovery water tank and a recovery pipe, wherein the side wall of the recovery water tank is provided with a recovery pipe, the lower surface of the recovery water tank is provided with a universal wheel, the inner wall of the recovery water tank is provided with a liquid level detection device, the bottom of the recovery water tank is provided with a water outlet, the water outlet is connected to a reflux pump, and the reflux pump refluxes the cleaning liquid in the recovery water tank to the CIP reflux main line.

[0006] Preferably, the recovery pipeline includes a drainage tube, a flexible pipe joint, an S-shaped bend and a conical recovery port, the upper end of the drainage tube is movably connected to the lower end of the S-shaped bend through the flexible pipe joint, and the upper end of the S-shaped bend is fixedly connected to the conical recovery port.

[0007] Preferably, the drainage pipe is an L-shaped pipe, one end of the drainage pipe is fixedly connected to the recovery water tank, and the drainage pipe is in communication with the recovery water tank.

[0008] Preferably, the liquid level detection device comprises a high liquid level detector and a low liquid level detector, and the high liquid level detector and the low liquid level detector are respectively arranged on high liquid level and low liquid level warning lines.

[0009] Preferably, the outlet of the reflux pump is connected to an output pipeline, and a one-way valve is installed on the output pipeline.

[0010] Preferably, the recovery water tank is covered with a cover body, and a handle is provided on the upper surface of the cover body.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] A conical recovery port is added under the existing cutting head, and the cleaning liquid is recovered through the S-shaped elbow and drainage pipe. There is no splashing of cleaning liquid, which solves the problem of water accumulation on the workshop floor. It is beneficial to control the temperature and humidity of the production workshop, eliminate quality risks, and improve product quality. The position of the conical recovery port is realized as a whole by using a flexible pipe joint, which is convenient for control. The liquid level detection device detects the liquid level and controls the reflux pump to return the cleaning liquid in the recovery water tank to the CIP reflux main line, ensuring the internal stability of the CIP cleaning system, realizing CIP circulation cleaning of the cutting head, and the cleaning valve is always open, which solves the influence of different operator techniques. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is the overall structure diagram of the ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold CIP cleaning device of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the CIP cleaning device for the ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the recycling water tank of the utility model.

[0016] In the figure: 1. Recovery water tank; 11. Universal wheel; 12. Reflux pump; 13. High liquid level detector; 14. Low liquid level detector; 15. Cover; 151. Handle; 2. Recovery pipe; 21. Drainage pipe; 22. Flexible pipe joint; 23. S-shaped bend pipe; 24. Conical recovery port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0018] In order to further understand the content of the utility model, the utility model is described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Combination Figure 1-Figure 3A CIP cleaning device for an ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold comprises a recovery water tank 1 and a recovery pipe 2. The recovery pipe 2 is arranged on the side wall of the recovery water tank 1, and a universal wheel 11 is arranged on the lower surface of the recovery water tank 1. A liquid level detection device is arranged on the inner wall of the recovery water tank 1. The liquid level detection device comprises a high liquid level detector 13 and a low liquid level detector 14. The high liquid level detector 13 and the low liquid level detector 14 are respectively arranged on the high liquid level and low liquid level warning lines. When the high liquid level detector 13 detects a high liquid level, a reflux pump 12 is turned on to discharge the recovered cleaning liquid back into the CIP reflux main line to ensure the internal stability of the CIP cleaning system. When the low liquid level detector 14 detects a low liquid level, the reflux pump 12 is automatically turned off to prevent the reflux pump 12 from drying out.

[0020] In this embodiment, a water outlet is provided at the bottom of the recovery water tank 1, and a reflux pump 12 is connected to the water outlet. The outlet of the reflux pump 12 is connected to an output pipe, and a one-way valve is installed on the output pipe. The output pipe is connected to the CIP reflux main line. The one-way valve can prevent the backflow of the cleaning liquid. The reflux pump 12 returns the cleaning liquid in the recovery water tank 1 to the CIP reflux main line.

[0021] In this embodiment, the recovery water tank 1 is covered with a cover body 15, and a handle 151 is provided on the upper surface of the cover body 15. The cover body 15 can seal the upper end of the recovery water tank 1 to prevent the recovery liquid from splashing out from the upper end of the recovery water tank 1. At the same time, the recovery water tank 1 can be cleaned by opening the cover body 15.

[0022] In this embodiment, the recovery pipe 2 includes a drainage pipe 21, a flexible pipe joint 22, an S-shaped bend 23 and a conical recovery port 24. The upper end of the drainage pipe 21 is movably connected to the lower end of the S-shaped bend 23 through the flexible pipe joint 22, and the upper end of the S-shaped bend 23 is fixedly connected to the conical recovery port 24. The S-shaped bend 23 adjusts the position of the conical recovery port 24 through the flexible pipe joint 22. When the ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold is working, the conical recovery port 24 is adjusted to an unobstructed position. When the cutting head mold is CIP cleaned, the conical recovery port 24 is adjusted to below the cleaning liquid discharged from the cutting head mold, the mold discharge valve is opened, and the cleaning liquid discharged from the mold is recovered into the recovery water tank 1 by the conical recovery port 24.

[0023] In this embodiment, the drainage pipe 21 is an L-shaped pipe, one end of the drainage pipe 21 is fixedly connected to the recovery water tank 1, and the drainage pipe 21 is connected to the recovery water tank 1. The drainage pipe 21 pushes the S-shaped bend 23 and the conical recovery port 24 upward to the position close to the cutting head mold cleaning liquid discharge port. The conical recovery port 24 completely receives the cleaning liquid, and there is no splashing of the cleaning liquid.

[0024] Working process: push the recovery water tank 1 to the set position, connect the output pipe of the reflux pump 12 to the CIP reflux main line, and before cleaning, adjust the conical recovery port 24 to the bottom of the cleaning liquid discharged from the cutting head mold. During cleaning, the mold discharge valve is fully opened, and the cleaning liquid discharged from the mold is recovered into the recovery water tank 1 by the conical recovery port 24. When the high liquid level detector 13 detects a high liquid level, the reflux pump 12 is turned on to discharge the recovered cleaning liquid back into the CIP reflux main line to ensure the internal stability of the CIP cleaning system. When the low liquid level detector 14 detects a low liquid level, the reflux pump 12 is automatically closed, and the recovery water tank 1 is in the water storage stage to prevent the reflux pump 12 from drying out.

[0025] In summary, a conical recovery port 24 is added under the existing cutting head, and the cleaning liquid is recovered through the S-shaped elbow 23 and the drainage pipe 21. There is no splashing of cleaning liquid, which solves the problem of water accumulation on the workshop floor. It is beneficial to control the temperature and humidity of the production workshop, eliminate quality risks, and improve product quality. The position of the conical recovery port 24 is realized as a whole by using the flexible pipe joint 22, which is convenient for control. The liquid level detection device detects the liquid level and controls the reflux pump 12 to return the cleaning liquid in the recovery water tank 1 to the CIP reflux main line, thereby ensuring the internal stability of the CIP cleaning system and realizing CIP circulation cleaning of the cutting head. The cleaning valve is always open, which solves the influence of different operator techniques.

[0026] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A CIP cleaning device for ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold, comprising a recovery water tank (1) and a recovery pipeline (2), characterized in that: A recovery pipe (2) is arranged on the side wall of the recovery water tank (1), a universal wheel (11) is arranged on the lower surface of the recovery water tank (1), a liquid level detection device is arranged on the inner wall of the recovery water tank (1), a water outlet is arranged at the bottom of the recovery water tank (1), a reflux pump (12) is connected to the water outlet, and the reflux pump (12) refluxes the cleaning liquid in the recovery water tank (1) to the CIP reflux main line.

2. The ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold CIP cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recovery pipeline (2) comprises a drainage pipe (21), a flexible pipe joint (22), an S-shaped elbow (23) and a conical recovery port (24); the upper end of the drainage pipe (21) is movably connected to the lower end of the S-shaped elbow (23) via the flexible pipe joint (22); and the upper end of the S-shaped elbow (23) is fixedly connected to the conical recovery port (24).

3. The ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold CIP cleaning device according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The drainage pipe (21) is an L-shaped pipe, one end of which is fixedly connected to the recovery water tank (1), and the drainage pipe (21) is in communication with the recovery water tank (1).

4. The ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold CIP cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid level detection device comprises a high liquid level detector (13) and a low liquid level detector (14), and the high liquid level detector (13) and the low liquid level detector (14) are respectively arranged on the high liquid level and low liquid level warning lines.

5. The ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold CIP cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outlet of the reflux pump (12) is connected to an output pipeline, and a one-way valve is installed on the output pipeline.

6. The ice cream tunnel wire cutting head mold CIP cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recovery water tank (1) is covered with a cover body (15), and a handle (151) is provided on the upper surface of the cover body (15).