Cleaning device

By designing bubble branch and detection branch in the CIP cleaning device, the problem of inaccurate detection of the conductivity meter caused by bubbles in the return pipeline is solved, and the stability of the cleaning solution and the accuracy of conductivity detection are achieved.

CN222753951UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15HEILONGJIANG FEIHE DAIRY CO LTD +4
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Application Number
CN202420947617.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-30
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-30

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Technical Problem

The bubbles in the return pipe in the CIP cleaning device cause inaccurate detection results of the conductivity meter.

Method used

A cleaning device is designed, including a bubble branch and a detection branch. The bubble branch is used to remove gas and foam in the return pipe, and the detection branch is used to stabilize the cleaning solution and ensure the accuracy of conductivity detection.

Benefits of technology

By eliminating gas and foam in the reflux pipeline, the stability of the cleaning solution is improved, the influence of gas and foam on conductivity detection is avoided, and the stability and accuracy of conductivity detection is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a cleaning device which comprises a cleaning tank provided with a liquid outlet and a reflux inlet; the backflow pipeline comprises a liquid inlet pipe, a liquid outlet pipe and a detection pipe, the detection pipe comprises a bubble branch pipe extending in the transverse direction and a detection branch pipe, the detection branch pipe is located below the bubble branch pipe, and an inlet of the bubble branch pipe and an inlet of the detection branch pipe are both communicated with an outlet of the liquid inlet pipe; an outlet of the bubble branch pipe and an outlet of the detection branch pipe are both communicated with an inlet of the liquid outlet pipe, and an outlet of the liquid outlet pipe is communicated with the reflux inlet; and the conductivity detection piece is arranged on the detection branch pipe. Through the technical scheme provided by the invention, the problem that the detection result of the conductivity meter on the backflow pipeline of the cleaning device in the related technology is inaccurate can be solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of CIP cleaning, in particular to a cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] Conductivity is a digital representation of the ability of a solution to conduct electric current. The conductivity of a solution has a certain relationship with the amount of inorganic acid, alkali and salt it contains. When the concentration of the inorganic acid, alkali and salt in the solution changes, the conductivity of the solution increases with the increase in concentration. Therefore, the conductivity of a solution is often used to infer the total concentration of ions or salt content in the solution.

[0003] In the related art, a CIP (Clean In Place) cleaning device includes a cleaning tank, a cleaning pipeline and a return pipeline. The cleaning tank is used to store the cleaning solution. The cleaning tank transports the cleaning solution to the inner cavity of the cleaning object through the cleaning pipeline for cleaning. The return pipeline connects the sewage outlet of the cleaning object and the return inlet of the cleaning tank. By installing a conductivity meter on the return pipeline of the CIP cleaning device, the conductivity meter is used to monitor the conductivity of the solution in the return pipeline to confirm the cleaning intensity of the CIP cleaning device and judge the switching point of the cleaning agent and water.

[0004] However, during the operation of the CIP cleaning device, due to the effects of dirt, mechanical force, cavitation, etc., the return liquid in the return pipe will contain a large number of bubbles, making the detection results of the conductivity meter inaccurate. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides a cleaning device to solve the problem of inaccurate detection results of a conductivity meter on a return pipe of a cleaning device in the related art.

[0006] The utility model provides a cleaning device, which comprises: a cleaning tank, which is provided with a liquid outlet and a reflux port; a reflux pipeline, which comprises a liquid inlet pipe, a liquid outlet pipe and a detection pipe, wherein the detection pipe comprises a bubble branch pipe and a detection branch pipe extending in a transverse direction, the detection branch pipe is located below the bubble branch pipe, the inlet of the bubble branch pipe and the inlet of the detection branch pipe are both connected to the outlet of the liquid inlet pipe, the outlet of the bubble branch pipe and the outlet of the detection branch pipe are both connected to the inlet of the liquid outlet pipe, and the outlet of the liquid outlet pipe is connected to the reflux port; and a conductivity detection component is arranged on the detection branch pipe.

[0007] Furthermore, the diameter of the bubble branch pipe is smaller than the diameter of the liquid inlet pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, the bubble branch pipe includes a tapered pipe and a straight pipe, the outlet of the liquid inlet pipe is connected to the inlet of the tapered pipe, the outlet of the tapered pipe is connected to the inlet of the straight pipe, the outlet of the straight pipe is connected to the inlet of the liquid outlet pipe, and the diameter of the tapered pipe gradually decreases in the direction pointing to the straight pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, the diameter of the bubble branch pipe is smaller than the diameter of the detection branch pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, the detection branch pipe includes: a first vertical pipe, the upper end of which is connected to the outlet of the liquid inlet pipe; a detection transverse pipe, which is arranged in parallel below the bubble branch pipe, and the inlet of the detection transverse pipe is connected to the lower end of the first vertical pipe; a second vertical pipe, the outlet of the detection transverse pipe is connected to the lower end of the second vertical pipe, and the upper end of the second vertical pipe is connected to the inlet of the liquid outlet pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, the conductivity detection element is arranged on the detection transverse tube.

[0012] Furthermore, the liquid inlet pipe, the liquid outlet pipe and the bubble branch pipe are coaxially arranged.

[0013] Furthermore, the reflux pipeline also includes a flow detection component arranged on the liquid inlet pipe.

[0014] Furthermore, the reflux pipeline also includes a control component and an alarm. The control component is respectively connected to the flow detection component and the alarm signal. The control component controls the alarm to work according to the detection result of the flow detection component.

[0015] Furthermore, the reflux pipeline further includes a reflux valve and a reflux pump arranged on the liquid inlet pipe; and / or, the reflux pipeline further includes a filter arranged on the liquid inlet pipe.

[0016] By applying the technical solution of the utility model, the cleaning device includes a cleaning tank, a reflux pipeline and a conductivity detection element. The cleaning tank transports the cleaning solution to the inner cavity of the cleaning object for cleaning. The reflux pipeline is connected to the sewage outlet of the cleaning object and the reflux outlet of the cleaning tank. The cleaning solution after cleaning enters the liquid inlet pipe. During the operation of the cleaning device, due to the effects of dirt, mechanical force, cavitation, etc., the cleaning solution entering the liquid inlet pipe contains a large number of bubbles. Since the bubble branch pipe and the detection branch pipe both extend horizontally, and the detection branch pipe is located below the bubble branch pipe, the inlet of the bubble branch pipe and the inlet of the detection branch pipe are both connected to the inlet pipe. The outlets of the liquid pipes are connected, and under the gravity of the cleaning solution, most of the gas and foam in the cleaning solution in the liquid inlet pipe enter the bubble branch pipe and flow into the liquid outlet pipe through the bubble branch pipe, and the remaining cleaning solution in the liquid inlet pipe enters the detection branch pipe and flows into the liquid outlet pipe through the detection branch pipe, so as to increase the stability of the cleaning solution in the detection branch pipe, avoid the gas and foam in the cleaning solution affecting the coverage of the liquid component in the cleaning solution on the conductivity detection element, avoid the gas and foam in the cleaning solution causing the conductivity curve detected by the conductivity detection element to fluctuate, and improve the detection stability and detection accuracy of the conductivity detection element. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings constituting part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning device provided by an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the structure of the return pipeline and the conductivity detection component of the cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0020] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0021] 10. Cleaning tank; 11. Liquid outlet; 12. Reflux outlet;

[0022] 20. Reflux pipeline; 21. Liquid inlet pipe; 22. Liquid outlet pipe; 23. Detection tube; 231. Bubble branch pipe; 2311. Conical tube; 2312. Straight tube; 2313. Conical tube; 232. Detection branch pipe; 2321. First vertical pipe; 2322. Detection horizontal pipe; 2323. Second vertical pipe; 24. Flow detection element; 25. Reflux valve; 26. Reflux pump; 27. Filter;

[0023] 30. Conductivity detection parts;

[0024] 40. Cleaning object; 41. Cleaning outlet; 42. Sewage outlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] 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. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative and is by no means a limitation on the utility model and its application or use. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides a cleaning device, which includes a cleaning tank 10, a reflux pipeline 20 and a conductivity detection component 30. The cleaning tank 10 has a liquid outlet 11 and a reflux port 12. The reflux pipeline 20 includes a liquid inlet pipe 21, a liquid outlet pipe 22 and a detection pipe 23. The detection pipe 23 includes a bubble branch pipe 231 and a detection branch pipe 232 extending in the transverse direction. The detection branch pipe 232 is located below the bubble branch pipe 231. The inlet of the bubble branch pipe 231 and the inlet of the detection branch pipe 232 are both connected to the outlet of the liquid inlet pipe 21, the outlet of the bubble branch pipe 231 and the outlet of the detection branch pipe 232 are both connected to the inlet of the liquid outlet pipe 22, the outlet of the liquid outlet pipe 22 is connected to the reflux port 12, and the conductivity detection component 30 is arranged on the detection branch pipe 232.

[0027] By using the cleaning device provided in this embodiment, the cleaning tank 10 transports the cleaning solution to the inner cavity of the cleaning object 40 through the liquid outlet 11 and the cleaning port 41 of the cleaning object 40 for cleaning. The reflux pipeline 20 connects the sewage outlet 42 of the cleaning object 40 and the reflux port 12 of the cleaning tank 10. The cleaning solution after cleaning enters the liquid inlet pipe 21. During the operation of the cleaning device, due to the effects of dirt, mechanical force, cavitation, etc., the cleaning solution entering the liquid inlet pipe 21 contains a large amount of bubbles. Since the bubble branch pipe 231 and the detection branch pipe 232 both extend in the horizontal direction, and the detection branch pipe 232 is located below the bubble branch pipe 231, the inlet of the bubble branch pipe 231 and the inlet of the detection branch pipe 232 are both connected to the The outlet of the liquid inlet pipe 21 is connected, and under the action of gravity of the cleaning solution, most of the gas and foam in the cleaning solution in the liquid inlet pipe 21 enter the bubble branch pipe 231 and flow into the liquid outlet pipe 22 through the bubble branch pipe 231, and the remaining cleaning solution in the liquid inlet pipe 21 enters the detection branch pipe 232 and flows into the liquid outlet pipe 22 through the detection branch pipe 232, so as to increase the stability of the cleaning solution in the detection branch pipe 232, avoid the gas and foam in the cleaning solution affecting the coverage of the liquid component in the cleaning solution on the conductivity detection element 30, avoid the gas and foam in the cleaning solution causing the conductivity curve detected by the conductivity detection element 30 to fluctuate, and improve the detection stability and detection accuracy of the conductivity detection element 30.

[0028] The cleaning tank 10 may be an acid cleaning tank or an alkaline cleaning tank.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, the diameter of the bubble branch tube 231 is smaller than the diameter of the liquid inlet tube 21. When the cleaning solution in the liquid inlet tube 21 flows out of the liquid inlet tube 21, the resistance of the cleaning solution entering the bubble branch tube 231 is increased. Under the action of gravity of the cleaning solution, the liquid components in the cleaning solution are facilitated to enter the detection branch tube 232.

[0030] like Figure 2As shown, the bubble branch pipe 231 includes a tapered pipe 2311 and a straight pipe 2312, the outlet of the liquid inlet pipe 21 is connected to the inlet of the tapered pipe 2311, the outlet of the tapered pipe 2311 is connected to the inlet of the straight pipe 2312, the outlet of the straight pipe 2312 is connected to the inlet of the liquid outlet pipe 22, and the diameter of the tapered pipe 2311 gradually decreases in the direction pointing to the straight pipe 2312. In the process of the cleaning solution in the bubble branch pipe 231 passing through the tapered pipe 2311 and entering the straight pipe 2312, the flow rate of the cleaning solution in the bubble branch pipe 231 increases to defoam the cleaning solution.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, the bubble branch pipe 231 further includes a tapered pipe 2313, the outlet of the straight pipe 2312 is connected to the inlet of the tapered pipe 2313, the outlet of the tapered pipe 2313 is connected to the inlet of the liquid outlet pipe 22, and the diameter of the tapered pipe 2313 gradually decreases in the direction pointing to the straight pipe 2312. In the process of the cleaning solution in the bubble branch pipe 231 passing through the straight pipe 2312 and entering the tapered pipe 2313, the pressure of the cleaning solution in the bubble branch pipe 231 increases, so as to defoam the cleaning solution again.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, the diameter of the bubble branch tube 231 is smaller than the diameter of the detection branch tube 232. When the cleaning solution in the liquid inlet tube 21 flows out of the liquid inlet tube 21, the resistance of the cleaning solution entering the bubble branch tube 231 is reduced compared to the bubble branch tube 231. Under the action of gravity of the cleaning solution, the liquid component in the cleaning solution is facilitated to enter the detection branch tube 232.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, the detection branch pipe 232 includes a first vertical pipe 2321, a detection transverse pipe 2322 and a second vertical pipe 2323. The upper end of the first vertical pipe 2321 is connected to the outlet of the liquid inlet pipe 21. The detection transverse pipe 2322 is arranged in parallel below the bubble branch pipe 231. The inlet of the detection transverse pipe 2322 is connected to the lower end of the first vertical pipe 2321. The outlet of the detection transverse pipe 2322 is connected to the lower end of the second vertical pipe 2323. The upper end of the second vertical pipe 2323 is connected to the inlet of the liquid outlet pipe 22. The above structure is adopted to facilitate the liquid component in the cleaning solution to enter the detection transverse pipe 2322 and improve the flow stability of the cleaning solution in the detection transverse pipe 2322.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the conductivity detection element 30 is arranged on the detection transverse tube 2322. Since the cleaning solution in the detection transverse tube 2322 is relatively stable, the detection stability and detection accuracy of the conductivity detection element 30 can be improved.

[0035] like Figure 2As shown, the liquid inlet pipe 21, the liquid outlet pipe 22 and the bubble branch pipe 231 are coaxially arranged to reduce the resistance of the foam component of the cleaning solution passing through the liquid inlet pipe 21, the liquid outlet pipe 22 and the bubble branch pipe 231, so that the foam component of the cleaning solution can smoothly pass through the liquid inlet pipe 21, the liquid outlet pipe 22 and the bubble branch pipe 231.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the return line 20 also includes a flow detection member 24 disposed on the liquid inlet pipe 21. The flow detection member 24 is used to detect the flow of the cleaning solution in the liquid inlet pipe 21 to prevent the cleaning solution flow in the liquid inlet pipe 21 from being too low and affecting the detection result of the conductivity detection member.

[0037] In this embodiment, the reflux pipeline 20 further includes a control component and an alarm, the control component is respectively connected to the flow detection component 24 and the alarm signal, and the control component controls the alarm to work according to the detection result of the flow detection component 24. When the detection result of the flow detection component 24 is lower than the set value, the control component sends an alarm signal to the alarm.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the reflux pipeline 20 also includes a reflux valve 25 and a reflux pump 26 disposed on the liquid inlet pipe 21. The reflux valve 25 is used to control the opening and closing of the liquid inlet pipe 21, and the reflux pump 26 is used to increase the flow power of the cleaning solution.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the reflux pipeline 20 further includes a filter 27 disposed on the liquid inlet pipe 21. The filter 27 is used to filter the cleaning solution after cleaning.

[0040] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0041] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​of the parts and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the utility model. At the same time, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship. The technology, method and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the technology, method and equipment should be considered as a part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once a certain item is defined in an accompanying drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0042] In the description of the present utility model, it needs to be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "lateral, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise specified, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model; the directional words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contours of each component itself.

[0043] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0044] In addition, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. If not otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0045] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A cleaning device, characterized in that: The cleaning device comprises: A cleaning tank (10) having a liquid outlet (11) and a reflux outlet (12); A reflux pipeline (20), comprising a liquid inlet pipe (21), a liquid outlet pipe (22) and a detection pipe (23); the detection pipe (23) comprises a bubble branch pipe (231) and a detection branch pipe (232) extending in a transverse direction; the detection branch pipe (232) is located below the bubble branch pipe (231); the inlet of the bubble branch pipe (231) and the inlet of the detection branch pipe (232) are both connected to the outlet of the liquid inlet pipe (21); the outlet of the bubble branch pipe (231) and the outlet of the detection branch pipe (232) are both connected to the inlet of the liquid outlet pipe (22); and the outlet of the liquid outlet pipe (22) is connected to the reflux port (12); A conductivity detection element (30) is arranged on the detection branch pipe (232); The reflux pipeline (20) further comprises a flow detection element (24) arranged on the liquid inlet pipe (21), wherein the flow detection element (24) detects the flow rate of the cleaning solution in the liquid inlet pipe (21); The return pipeline (20) also includes a control component and an alarm. The control component is respectively connected to the flow detection component (24) and the alarm signal. The control component controls the alarm to operate according to the detection result of the flow detection component (24).

2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the bubble branch pipe (231) is smaller than the diameter of the liquid inlet pipe (21).

3. The cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bubble branch pipe (231) comprises a tapered pipe (2311) and a straight pipe (2312); the outlet of the liquid inlet pipe (21) is connected to the inlet of the tapered pipe (2311); the outlet of the tapered pipe (2311) is connected to the inlet of the straight pipe (2312); the outlet of the straight pipe (2312) is connected to the inlet of the liquid outlet pipe (22); and the diameter of the tapered pipe (2311) gradually decreases in the direction pointing to the straight pipe (2312).

4. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the bubble branch tube (231) is smaller than the diameter of the detection branch tube (232).

5. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection branch pipe (232) comprises: A first vertical pipe (2321), the upper end of the first vertical pipe (2321) being connected to the outlet of the liquid inlet pipe (21); A detection transverse tube (2322) is arranged in parallel below the bubble branch tube (231), and an inlet of the detection transverse tube (2322) is connected to the lower end of the first vertical tube (2321); A second vertical pipe (2323), the outlet of the detection horizontal pipe (2322) is connected to the lower end of the second vertical pipe (2323), and the upper end of the second vertical pipe (2323) is connected to the inlet of the liquid outlet pipe (22).

6. The cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The conductivity detection element (30) is arranged on the detection transverse tube (2322).

7. The cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The liquid inlet pipe (21), the liquid outlet pipe (22) and the bubble branch pipe (231) are coaxially arranged.

8. The cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The reflux pipeline (20) further comprises a reflux valve (25) and a reflux pump (26) arranged on the liquid inlet pipe (21); and / or, The reflux pipeline (20) further comprises a filter (27) arranged on the liquid inlet pipe (21).