Tank washing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tank washing machine which comprises a washing box body, a drying box body and a washing guide cage, the washing guide cage penetrates through the washing box body and the drying box body, the starting end and the junction end of the washing guide cage are both connected with turnover guide cages, the washing guide cage and the turnover guide cages both comprise a plurality of limiting guide rods and limiting frames, the limiting frames are arranged on the limiting guide rods in a sleeved mode, and the limiting guide rods are connected with the turnover guide cages. A plurality of fixing screw rods are arranged on the limiting guide rods, limiting holes corresponding to the fixing screw rods are formed in the limiting frame, clamping nuts are arranged on the fixing screw rods, a flushing water pipe is arranged in the flushing box body, a plurality of water spraying nozzles are arranged on the flushing water pipe, an air blowing pipe is arranged in the drying box body, and a plurality of air nozzles are arranged on the air blowing pipe. According to the tank washing machine, the positions of the limiting guide rods are adjusted by unscrewing the clamping nuts, the fixing screws synchronously move in the limiting holes, and after an inner channel defined by the limiting guide rods corresponds to the size of an empty tank, the clamping nuts are locked again for fixing, so that the tank washing machine can wash the empty tanks of different sizes, and the applicability is wide.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing and production, in particular to a can washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Guilinggao is a health food suitable for all ages, which has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. Currently, there are many kinds of packaging for Guilinggao products on the market, including bowl packaging, bag packaging and can packaging. When producing canned Guilinggao products, washing the empty cans before filling is an important and indispensable process.

[0003] However, some existing can washing devices can only wash empty cans of one size. When the production line needs to switch to produce products of different capacities, the can washing device cannot meet the production needs and has low applicability. There are some can washing devices that can wash empty cans of different sizes, such as the iron can empty bottle washing machine disclosed in the Chinese patent application publication number CN105665394A, which includes a can pushing device and a can washing device. The can pushing device includes a propulsion mechanism, a conveying mechanism and a plurality of arrangement plates. The can washing device includes a washing conveyor belt, a washing front baffle, a washing rear baffle, a water spray pipe and an air jet pipe. The washing conveyor belt is arranged on one side of the frame and supported by rollers arranged horizontally by two axes. The roller is provided with a magnet. A sensor is provided at the entrance of the bottom washing conveyor belt, and a water spray pipe and an air jet pipe are provided below it, and a magnet is provided above it. The patent uses a magnet to suck the empty can to flip and convey it for cleaning. Although it can clean empty cans of different sizes, the material of the empty can is limited. It can only clean cans such as tinplate that can be sucked by magnets, but cannot clean glass cans or aluminum cans. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to overcome the defects of the above-mentioned background technology and provide a can washing machine.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the can washing machine proposed in the utility model includes a flushing box, a drying box and a cleaning guide cage, the flushing box and the drying box are arranged in a line, the cleaning guide cage passes through the inside of the flushing box and the drying box at the same time, the flushing box, the drying box and the cleaning guide cage are all inclined, the starting end and the end of the cleaning guide cage are connected with a flip guide cage, the cleaning guide cage and the flip guide cage each include a plurality of limiting guide rods and a limiting frame, the limiting frame is sleeved on the limiting guide rod, the limiting guide rod is provided with a plurality of fixing screws, the limiting frame is provided with limiting holes corresponding to the fixing screws, the fixing screw is provided with a clamping nut, the flushing box is provided with a flushing water pipe, the flushing water pipe is provided with a plurality of water spray nozzles, the drying box is provided with an air blowing pipe, and the air blowing pipe is provided with a plurality of air nozzles. The empty cans to be cleaned are first turned 180 degrees by the turning guide cage so that the can mouth faces downwards, and then enter the rinsing box and the drying box through the cleaning guide cage for cleaning and drying. After cleaning and drying, the empty cans are turned over by the turning guide cage at the tail end. When producing products of different capacities, the clamping nut is loosened and then the position of the limit guide rod is moved and adjusted. The fixed screw moves synchronously in the limit hole. When the internal space channel enclosed by the limit guide rod corresponds to the size of the empty can to be cleaned, the clamping nut is re-tightened to complete the adjustment. The empty cans cleaned by this can washing machine are not affected by the material. Both aluminum and tinplate cans are applicable, and empty cans of different sizes can be cleaned, with a wide range of applicability.

[0006] To further optimize the technical solution, one end of the flushing water pipe is connected to one end of the main water pipe, the other end of the main water pipe is connected to the hot water port of the first heat exchanger, the cold water port of the first heat exchanger is connected to the external water source through the water inlet pipe, the heat medium inlet of the first heat exchanger is connected to the external steam source through the steam pipe, and a cleaning pump is provided on the water inlet pipe. The cleaning water is heated by the first heat exchanger, and hot water is used for cleaning and disinfection, further improving the cleaning effect.

[0007] To further optimize the technical solution, a water collecting tank is provided at the inclined bottom of the flushing box, and a recovery water pipe is connected to the water collecting tank, and the recovery water pipe is connected to the recovery water tank. The water after washing can be collected in the recovery water tank to be used in other processes, avoiding waste of water resources.

[0008] To further optimize the technical solution, one end of the air blowing pipe is connected to one end of the air intake pipe, the other end of the air intake pipe is connected to the hot air outlet of the second heat exchanger, the air inlet of the second heat exchanger is connected to the blower through the air intake pipe, the hot medium inlet of the second heat exchanger is connected to the recovery water pipe, and the cold medium outlet of the second heat exchanger is connected to the recovery water tank. The air used to dry the empty cans is heated by the second heat exchanger, which further improves the drying effect, and can make full use of the residual heat of the hot water after cleaning, saving energy.

[0009] To further optimize the technical solution, the cold medium outlet of the first heat exchanger is connected to the hot medium inlet of the second heat exchanger through a condensed water pipe. The condensed water generated after heat exchange in the first heat exchanger is passed into the second heat exchanger through the condensed water pipe to heat the blown air, and the waste heat of the condensed water is used to further improve the energy utilization rate.

[0010] To further optimize the technical solution, the flushing water pipe includes an inner tank flushing pipe and an outer tank flushing pipe, the inner tank flushing pipe is arranged at the bottom of the flushing box body, and the outer tank flushing pipe is arranged on both sides of the flushing box body.

[0011] To further optimize the technical solution, the water spraying direction of the water spray nozzle on the tank internal flushing pipe is upward, and the water spraying direction of the water spray nozzle on the tank external flushing pipe is horizontally opposite, and the spraying direction of the water spray nozzle forms an angle of 10-20° with the forward direction of the cleaning guide cage. When flushing the tank, the water flow sprayed by the water spray nozzle is sprayed onto the inner side wall of the empty can in the forward moving direction, which is conducive to the empty can moving forward in the cleaning guide cage and reducing the can jam phenomenon. Similarly, when flushing the tank body, the sprayed water flow can push the can forward to reduce can jam.

[0012] To further optimize the technical solution, transparent windows are provided on both sides of the flushing box and the drying box, so that the working status inside the flushing box and the drying box can be conveniently observed through the transparent windows.

[0013] To further optimize the technical solution, the tops of the flushing box and the drying box are both provided with openings, and the openings are detachably covered with a plurality of cover plates. The cover plates are removed to cover the openings to avoid water splashing during flushing.

[0014] To further optimize the technical solution, a handle is provided on the cover plate.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model include: when it is necessary to adjust the cleaning of empty cans of different sizes, the clamping nut is loosened, and then the position of the limit guide rod is moved and adjusted, and the fixed screw rod moves synchronously in the limit hole. When the internal space enclosed by the limit guide rod corresponds to the size of the empty can to be cleaned, the clamping nut is re-tightened to fix it, and the adjustment of the cleaning guide cage is completed, so that the can washing machine can clean empty cans of different sizes, has a wide applicability, and the empty cans that can be cleaned are not affected by the material, and both aluminum cans and tinplate cans are applicable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of a can washing machine in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a partial enlarged view of the cleaning guide cage in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the can washing machine in the embodiment of the utility model after removing the washing box, the drying box and the turning guide cage.

[0019] Figure numerals: 1 flushing box; 101 water collecting tank; 2 drying box; 3 cleaning guide cage; 301 limiting guide rod; 302 limiting frame; 303 fixing screw; 304 clamping nut; 4 flip guide cage; 5 flushing water pipe; 501 water spray nozzle; 502 tank internal flushing pipe; 503 tank external flushing pipe; 6 air blowing pipe; 601 air nozzle; 7 main water pipe; 8 first heat exchanger; 9 water inlet pipe; 10 steam pipe; 11 cleaning pump; 12 recovery water pipe; 13 recovery water tank; 14 air intake main pipe; 15 second heat exchanger; 16 air inlet pipe; 17 blower; 18 condensate water pipe; 19 transparent window; 20 cover plate; 21 handle; 22 through port; 23 stop valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or indirectly on the other component. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element. In addition, connection can be used for both fixing and circuit connection.

[0022] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0023] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 3In one embodiment, a can washing machine disclosed includes a washing box 1, a drying box 2 and a washing guide cage 3. The washing box 1 and the drying box 2 are arranged in a line, and the washing guide cage 3 passes through the inside of the washing box 1 and the drying box 2 at the same time. The washing box 1, the drying box 2 and the washing guide cage 3 are all inclined. Specifically, the washing box 1 and the drying box 2 are both long box structures, and through openings 22 for the washing guide cage 3 to pass through are opened at the same two side ends. The washing guide cage 3 passes through the through openings 22 at both ends. The empty cans to be washed pass through the washing box 1 and the drying box 2 in turn through the washing guide cage 3 to be washed and dried; in the washing guide cage The starting end and the end of the cage 3 are respectively connected to a flip guide cage 4, which is used to flip the can 180° so that the mouth of the empty can to be cleaned faces downward for easy washing. After drying, the empty can is turned over so that the mouth faces upward and is then sent to the filling machine in the subsequent process for filling with tortoise jelly and other product liquids; the cleaning guide cage 3 and the flip guide cage 4 both include a plurality of limiting guide rods 301 and a limiting frame 302, the limiting frame 302 is sleeved on the limiting guide rod 301, and the limiting guide rod 301 is provided with a plurality of fixing screws 303, the limiting frame 302 is provided with limiting holes corresponding to the fixing screws 303 (not shown), and the fixing screws 303 are provided with The clamping nut 304 is specifically, the limiting guide rod 301 adopts a stainless steel rod with a diameter of 6mm, and each limiting guide rod 301 is provided with a plurality of fixing screws 303, the fixing screws 303 are vertically arranged with the limiting guide rod 301, and one end of the fixing screw 303 is fixedly welded to the limiting guide rod 301, and the fixing screw 303 passes through the limiting hole during installation, and is clamped on the limiting frame 302 by two clamping nuts 304, and the limiting frame 302 located at the through port 22 of the washing box body 1 and the drying box body 2 is fixed on the side wall of the box body, and the limiting guide rod 301 of the flip guide cage 4 is twisted 180°. Of course, the flip guide cage 4 can also be made of a Chinese Patent Publication No. CN213504659U discloses a spiral guide cage (it is necessary to replace the limit rod and the round-shaped fixed frame in the spiral guide cage with the limit rod 301 and the limit frame 302 in this embodiment, so that the limit rod 301 can be adjusted to be suitable for different empty can sizes). A flushing water pipe 5 is provided in the flushing box 1, and a plurality of water spray nozzles 501 are provided on the flushing water pipe 5. An air blowing pipe 6 is provided in the drying box 2, and a plurality of air nozzles 601 are provided on the air blowing pipe 6. The spraying directions of the water spray nozzles 501 and the air nozzles 601 are all aimed at the can mouths of the empty cans conveyed in the cleaning guide cage 3, so that water is flushed into the empty cans for cleaning, and air is blown to dry them after cleaning.In this embodiment, the empty can to be cleaned is first turned 180 degrees by the turning guide cage 4 so that the can mouth faces downward, and then is introduced into the washing box 1 and the drying box 2 in sequence through the washing guide cage 3. When the empty can passes through the washing box 1, the water spray nozzle 501 at the bottom sprays water upward into the interior of the empty can for washing. During washing, the empty can is stuck and restricted by the washing guide cage 3 and cannot jump up and down or overturn. The empty can can only slide downward into the drying box 2 with the can mouth facing downward under the action of its own gravity and the subsequent squeezing and pushing of the empty can in the washing guide cage 3. The air nozzle 601 at the bottom of the drying box 2 blows air upward to dry the residual water in the empty can. After the water is dried, the empty can is The can enters the turning guide cage 4 to turn the empty can over, and the entire cleaning process of the empty can is completed; when production adjustment is required to clean empty cans of different sizes, the clamping nut 304 is loosened, and then the position of the limit guide rod 301 is moved and adjusted, and the fixing screw 303 moves synchronously in the limit hole. When the internal channel enclosed by the limit guide rod 301 corresponds to the size of the empty can to be cleaned, the clamping nut 304 is re-locked for fixing, and then the cleaning work can be carried out. The empty cans cleaned by this can washing machine are not affected by the material, and are applicable to both aluminum and tinplate empty cans, and can clean empty cans of different sizes, with wide applicability. ;

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, one end of the flushing water pipe 5 is connected to one end of the main water pipe 7, the other end of the main water pipe 7 is connected to the hot water inlet of the first heat exchanger 8, the cold water inlet of the first heat exchanger 8 is connected to the external water source through the water inlet pipe 9, the heat medium inlet of the first heat exchanger 8 is connected to the external steam source through the steam pipe 10, and a cleaning pump 11 is provided on the water inlet pipe 9. The cleaning water is first heated by the first heat exchanger 8 and then used to flush the empty tank. Using hot water for flushing can further increase the cleaning effect.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, a water collecting tank 101 is provided at the inclined bottom end of the flushing box 1, the water collecting tank 101 is connected to the inside of the flushing box 1, a recovery water pipe 12 is connected to the water collecting tank 101, and the recovery water pipe 12 is connected to the recovery water tank 13. The flushing water automatically flows into the water collecting tank 101 and then flows along the recovery water pipe 12 to the recovery water tank 13 below the flushing box 1 for collection. The recovered flushing water can be used as production water for other processes on the production line, such as cooling water for the sterilizing kettle.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, one end of the blowing pipe 6 is connected to one end of the air intake pipe 14, the other end of the air intake pipe 14 is connected to the hot air outlet of the second heat exchanger 15, the air inlet of the second heat exchanger 15 is connected to the blower 17 through the air intake pipe 16, the hot medium inlet of the second heat exchanger 15 is connected to the recovery water pipe 12, and the cold medium outlet of the second heat exchanger 15 is connected to the recovery water tank 13. After flushing the empty cans, the water flow with a certain amount of heat first enters the second heat exchanger 15 before entering the recovery water tank 13 to perform heat exchange with the air used to blow dry the empty cans, and blows out hot air with a certain temperature to dry the empty cans, further improving the drying effect, and effectively recovering heat and saving energy.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the cold medium outlet of the first heat exchanger 8 is connected to the hot medium inlet of the second heat exchanger 15 through a condensate pipe 18. The condensate generated after heat exchange in the first heat exchanger 8 is passed into the second heat exchanger 15 through the condensate pipe 18 to heat the blown air, thereby further improving energy utilization.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the flushing water pipe 5 includes an inner tank flushing pipe 502 and an outer tank flushing pipe 503. The inner tank flushing pipe 502 is arranged at the bottom of the flushing box 1 for washing the inside of the empty tank, and the outer tank flushing pipe 503 is arranged on both sides of the flushing box 1 for washing the outside of the empty tank. Specifically, a stop valve 23 is provided on the outer tank flushing pipe 503, and when it is necessary to wash the outside of the empty tank, the stop valve 23 can be opened to wash it synchronously.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the water nozzle 501 on the tank internal flushing pipe 502 sprays water upward, and the water nozzle 501 on the tank external flushing pipe 503 sprays water horizontally. The spraying direction of the water nozzle 501 forms an angle of 10-20° with the forward direction of the cleaning guide cage 3. When flushing the tank, the water flow sprayed by the water nozzle 501 is sprayed onto the side wall of the empty can in the forward moving direction, which is beneficial for the empty can to move forward in the cleaning guide cage 3 and reduce the can jamming phenomenon. Similarly, when flushing the tank body, the sprayed water flow can push the can to move forward and reduce the can jamming.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, transparent windows 19 are provided on both sides of the flushing box 1 and the drying box 2. The transparent windows 19 facilitate observation of the working status inside the flushing box 1 and the drying box 2.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, openings (not shown) are provided at the tops of the flushing box 1 and the drying box 2, and a plurality of cover plates 20 are removably covered at the openings. When it is necessary to adjust the cleaning guide cage 3 inside the flushing box 1 and the drying box 2, the cover plates 20 can be removed to reach in through the openings for adjustment, thereby facilitating maintenance.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, a handle 21 is provided on the cover plate 20 to facilitate an operator to open the cover plate 20 .

[0034] The above content is a further detailed description of the utility model in combination with specific / preferred embodiments, and it cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the utility model is limited to these descriptions. For ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the utility model belongs, without departing from the concept of the utility model, it can also make several substitutions or modifications to these described embodiments, and these substitutions or modifications should be regarded as belonging to the scope of protection of the utility model. In the description of this specification, the description of the reference terms "an embodiment", "some embodiments", "preferred embodiments", "examples", "specific examples" or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in combination with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily target the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In the absence of mutual contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples. Although the embodiments of the present invention and their advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations may be made herein without departing from the scope of protection of the patent application.

Claims

1. A can washing machine, characterized in that: It includes a flushing box, a drying box and a cleaning guide cage, the flushing box and the drying box are arranged in a line, the cleaning guide cage passes through the inside of the flushing box and the drying box at the same time, the flushing box, the drying box and the cleaning guide cage are all inclined, the starting end and the end of the cleaning guide cage are connected with a flip guide cage, the cleaning guide cage and the flip guide cage each include a plurality of limiting guide rods and a limiting frame, the limiting frame is sleeved on the limiting guide rod, the limiting guide rod is provided with a plurality of fixing screws, the limiting frame is provided with limiting holes corresponding to the fixing screws, the fixing screw is provided with a clamping nut, the flushing box is provided with a flushing water pipe, the flushing water pipe is provided with a plurality of water nozzles, the drying box is provided with an air blowing pipe, the air blowing pipe is provided with a plurality of air nozzles.

2. The can washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the flushing water pipe is connected to one end of the main water pipe, and the other end of the main water pipe is connected to the hot water outlet of the first heat exchanger. The cold water outlet of the first heat exchanger is connected to the external water source through the water inlet pipe, and the heat medium inlet of the first heat exchanger is connected to the external steam source through the steam pipe. A cleaning pump is provided on the water inlet pipe.

3. The can washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water collecting trough is provided at the inclined bottom end of the flushing box body, and a recovery water pipe is connected to the water collecting trough, and the recovery water pipe is connected to the recovery water tank.

4. The can washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the air blowing pipe is connected to one end of the air intake pipe, the other end of the air intake pipe is connected to the hot air outlet of the second heat exchanger, the air inlet of the second heat exchanger is connected to the blower through the air intake pipe, the hot medium inlet of the second heat exchanger is connected to the recovery water pipe, and the cold medium outlet of the second heat exchanger is connected to the recovery water tank.

5. The can washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cold medium outlet of the first heat exchanger is connected to the hot medium inlet of the second heat exchanger through a condensed water pipe.

6. The can washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flushing water pipe comprises an inner tank flushing pipe and an outer tank flushing pipe. The inner tank flushing pipe is arranged at the bottom of the flushing box body, and the outer tank flushing pipe is arranged at both sides of the flushing box body.

7. The can washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water spray nozzle on the tank internal flushing pipe sprays water upward, and the water spray nozzle on the tank external flushing pipe sprays water horizontally. The spraying direction of the water spray nozzle forms an angle of 10-20° with the forward direction guided by the cleaning guide cage.

8. The can washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: Transparent windows are provided on both sides of the flushing box and the drying box.

9. The can washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that The tops of the flushing box and the drying box are both provided with openings, and the openings are detachably covered with a plurality of cover plates.

10. The can washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cover plate is provided with a handle.

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