Sterilization equipment for canned beverage

Abstract

The utility model discloses sterilization equipment for canned drinks, which comprises a first machine platform, a second machine platform, a third machine platform, a fourth machine platform, a fourth machine platform and a fourth machine platform, the first machine platform is provided with a spraying cavity, and a spraying assembly is arranged at the top of the spraying cavity; the spraying area is located in the spraying cavity, and the spraying end of the spraying assembly faces the spraying area; the first material frame is in sliding fit with the second machine table; the second material frame is in sliding fit with the second machine table; and an avoiding space is formed in the bottom of the first material frame. Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that the first material rack and the second material rack alternately slide towards the spraying area, and when a batch of canned drinks on one material rack are sprayed and sterilized, the other material rack feeds the other batch of canned drinks in the previous time, so that the shutdown frequency of the spraying assembly is reduced, and the working efficiency is improved. And in the same working time, the number of sterilization treatment is increased, so that the working efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sterilization of canned beverages, in particular to a sterilization device for canned beverages. Background Art

[0002] During the production process of canned beverages, a sterilization device is required to spray sterilization liquid to achieve the purpose of sterilizing the canned beverages.

[0003] In the prior art, the sterilization device includes a device body and a spray chamber opened in the device body. The bottom of the spray chamber is provided with a loading platform for placing canned beverages, and the top of the spray chamber is provided with a spray system facing the aforementioned loading platform. The sterilization device generally includes the following steps: (1) loading, placing the canned beverages to be sterilized on the aforementioned loading platform; (2) spray sterilization, the spray system is started and an appropriate amount of sterilization liquid is sprayed onto a number of canned beverages; (3) unloading, the spray system is stopped and the canned beverages that have completed the sterilization are removed from the aforementioned loading platform; (4) repeating the above steps 1 to 3 to complete the spray sterilization operation. However, this structure has the following shortcomings: during the unloading process, the spray system needs to be suspended, thereby affecting the work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a sterilization device for canned beverages.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A sterilizing device for canned beverages, comprising:

[0007] The first machine is provided with a spray chamber, and a spray assembly is provided on the top of the spray chamber;

[0008] The second machine is provided with a material changing area and a spraying area which are connected, wherein the spraying area is located inside the spraying chamber, and the spraying end of the spraying assembly faces the spraying area;

[0009] The first material rack has a first material hole for placing the can body on the top, and is slidably matched with the second machine platform, and can slide from the material changing area to the spraying area or from the spraying area to the material changing area;

[0010] The second material rack has a second material hole for placing a can body on the top, which is slidably matched with the second machine platform and can slide from the material changing area to the spraying area or from the spraying area to the material changing area; the first material rack has an avoidance space at the bottom, and when a can body is placed in the second material hole, the second material rack can pass through the avoidance space.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes:

[0012] A first slide rail is arranged along the length direction of the second machine platform, and the bottom of the first material rack is slidably connected to the second machine platform through the first slide rail;

[0013] The second slide rail is arranged along the length direction of the second machine platform, and the bottom of the second material rack is slidably connected to the second machine platform through the second slide rail.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes:

[0015] A pair of first abutting blocks, disposed oppositely at two ends of the first slide rail, capable of acting on the first machine platform;

[0016] A pair of second abutting blocks are arranged oppositely at two ends of the second slide rail and can act on the second machine platform.

[0017] Preferably, it also includes:

[0018] A linkage structure, provided on the second machine platform, acts on the first material rack and the second material rack, and enables the first material rack and the second material rack to slide relative to each other in the length direction of the second machine platform;

[0019] When the first material rack slides toward one end close to the spraying area, the second material rack slides toward one end close to the material changing area. When the first material rack slides toward one end close to the material changing area, the second material rack slides toward one end close to the spraying area.

[0020] Preferably, the linkage structure includes:

[0021] A first wheel seat is provided at one end of the second machine platform close to the material changing area and is provided with a rotatable first sprocket wheel;

[0022] A second wheel seat is arranged at one end of the second machine platform close to the spraying area and is provided with a rotatable second sprocket;

[0023] The first chain comprises a first upper chain body and a first lower chain body connected end to end, a first connecting plate is provided on at least one chain shaft of the first upper chain body, the first connecting plate is fixedly connected to the first material rack, a second connecting plate is provided on at least one chain shaft of the first lower chain body, the second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the second material rack, the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are staggered in the vertical direction and can realize opposite movement in the length direction of the second machine;

[0024] Wherein, the first sprocket is meshed and driven with the second sprocket through the first chain.

[0025] Preferably, there are two groups of linkage structures, which are relatively arranged on both sides of the second machine, one of which acts on the left side of the first material rack and the second material rack, and the other linkage structure acts on the right side of the second material rack.

[0026] Preferably, it also includes:

[0027] The first drive is arranged on the second machine platform, the first wheel seat is provided with a first rotating shaft, the first sprocket is rotatably connected to the first wheel seat through the first rotating shaft, and the output end of the first drive is transmission-connected to the first rotating shaft and can drive the first sprocket to realize forward and reverse rotation around the axis of the first rotating shaft.

[0028] Preferably, it also includes:

[0029] a first synchronous wheel, disposed at an end of the first rotating shaft;

[0030] a second synchronous wheel, wherein the first drive is a servo motor, and the second synchronous wheel is arranged at an output end of the first drive;

[0031] A synchronous belt, wherein the first synchronous wheel is drivingly connected to the second synchronous wheel via the synchronous belt.

[0032] Preferably, the first material hole comprises a plurality of first cylinders with top openings, and the plurality of first cylinders are arranged in a rectangular array on the first material rack; the second material hole comprises a plurality of second cylinders with top openings, and the plurality of second cylinders are arranged in a rectangular array on the second material rack.

[0033] Preferably, it also includes:

[0034] A first drainage notch is provided at the bottom of the first cylinder;

[0035] The second drainage gap is formed at the bottom of the second cylinder.

[0036] The working steps of the utility model are:

[0037] (1) The first batch of canned beverages is placed on the first material hole of the first material rack, and then the first material rack slides to the spraying area and is located below the spraying assembly through sliding cooperation with the second machine, and the spraying assembly is started, and the spraying sterilization of the first batch of canned beverages begins;

[0038] (2) placing the second batch of canned beverages on the second material hole of the second material rack until the spraying and sterilization of the first batch of canned beverages is completed, the first material rack slides to the material replacement area through sliding cooperation with the second machine, and the second material rack slides to the spraying area through sliding cooperation with the second machine and is located under the spraying assembly, and the spraying and sterilization of the second batch of canned beverages begins;

[0039] (3) When the above step 2 is being performed, the first batch of canned beverages is unloaded, the third batch of canned beverages is unloaded, and the loading is performed in sequence, and finally the cycle is repeated.

[0040] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the utility model is that: by using the first material rack and the second material rack to slide alternately toward the spraying area, when a batch of canned beverages on one material rack are sprayed and sterilized, the other material rack uses the aforementioned time to load another batch of canned beverages, thereby reducing the shutdown frequency of the spraying component, and in the same working time, it is beneficial to increase the number of sterilization treatments, thereby improving work efficiency. On the other hand, by moving the material rack outward relative to the spray chamber, more loading and unloading space can be provided for the material operator, which is beneficial to improving the comfort of work, and loading and unloading outside the spray chamber can reduce the difficulty of robot layout, which is beneficial to realize automated operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0042] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of longitudinal section;

[0043] Figure 3 This is the second structural diagram of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0044] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of longitudinal section;

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of hiding the first machine and the second machine in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0046] As shown in the figure:

[0047] 1-first machine, 11-spray chamber, 12-spray assembly;

[0048] 2-second machine, 21-replacing area, 22-spraying area, 23-first slide rail, 231-first abutting block, 24-second slide rail, 241-second abutting block;

[0049] 3-first material rack, 31-first cylinder, 311-first drainage gap, 32-avoidance space;

[0050] 4-second material rack, 41-second cylinder, 411-second drainage gap;

[0051] 5-linkage structure, 51-first wheel seat, 511-first sprocket, 52-second wheel seat, 521-second sprocket, 53-first chain, 531-first upper chain body, 5311-first connecting plate, 532-first lower chain body, 5321-second connecting plate;

[0052] 6-First drive. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The following is a detailed explanation of the implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for reference and illustration only and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

[0054] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 In this embodiment, a sterilization device for canned beverages includes:

[0055] The first machine 1 is provided with a spray chamber 11, and a spray assembly 12 is provided on the top of the spray chamber 11;

[0056] The second machine 2 is provided with a material changing area 21 and a spraying area 22 which are connected to each other. The spraying area 22 is located in the spraying chamber 11, and the spraying end of the spraying component 12 faces the spraying area 22.

[0057] The first material rack 3 has a first material hole for placing the can body on the top, and is slidably matched with the second machine table 2, and can slide from the material changing area 21 to the spraying area 22 or from the spraying area 22 to the material changing area 21;

[0058] The second material rack 4 has a second material hole for placing a can body on the top, which is slidably matched with the second machine 2 and can slide from the material changing area 21 to the spraying area 22 or from the spraying area 22 to the material changing area 21; the first material rack 3 has an escape space 32 at the bottom, and when a can body is placed in the second material hole, the second material rack 4 can pass through the escape space 32.

[0059] The working steps of this embodiment are:

[0060] (1) The first batch of canned beverages is placed on the first material hole of the first material rack 3, and then the first material rack 3 slides to the spraying area 22 and is located below the spraying assembly 12 through sliding cooperation with the second machine table 2. The spraying assembly 12 is started, and the spraying sterilization of the first batch of canned beverages begins;

[0061] (2) Place the second batch of canned beverages on the second material cavities of the second material rack 4. Until the first batch of canned beverages is completed with spray sterilization, the first material rack 3 slides to the material change area 21 through the sliding cooperation with the second machine platform 2, and the second material rack 4 slides to the spray area 22 through the sliding cooperation with the second machine platform 2 and is located below the spray assembly 12, and the spray sterilization of the second batch of canned beverages starts;

[0062] (3) When the above step 2 is in progress, the feeding of the first batch of canned beverages and the feeding of the third batch of canned beverages are carried out successively, and finally the cycle is carried out in sequence.

[0063] In this embodiment, the spray chamber 11 of the first machine platform 1 is provided with an opening on the side close to the second machine platform 2, and the spray area 22 of the second machine platform 2 is located at the bottom of the spray chamber 11 through the aforementioned opening; further, a partition board is further included, which is arranged at the top of the aforementioned opening to reduce the situation of the sterilization liquid splashing outwards when the spray assembly 12 works; furthermore, the second machine platform 2 is provided with a plurality of water collecting tank bodies (not shown in the figure) along its length direction, and a recycling box body (not shown in the figure) for collecting the sterilization liquid is arranged inside the second machine platform 2. The upper opening of the water collecting tank body faces the spray assembly 12 and the lower opening faces the recycling box body to achieve the purpose of collecting the sterilization liquid; specifically, the spray assembly 12 includes: a main pipe body, a plurality of sub-pipe bodies communicated with the main pipe body, and the plurality of sub-pipe bodies are suspended above the spray area 22 in a side-by-side arrangement at equal intervals. The input end of the main pipe body is connected with a pumping cylinder, and the pumping cylinder is arranged on the top of the first machine platform 1. The pumping cylinder is connected with an external liquid supply device (not shown in the figure). A plurality of nozzles (not shown in the figure) are respectively arranged on the plurality of sub-pipe bodies along their own length directions, and the nozzles face the first material rack 3 or the second material rack 4.

[0064] Preferably, it further includes:

[0065] A first slide rail 23, which is arranged along the length direction of the second machine platform 2, and the bottom of the first material rack 3 is slidably connected with the second machine platform 2 through the first slide rail 23;

[0066] A second slide rail 24, which is arranged along the length direction of the second machine platform 2, and the bottom of the second material rack 4 is slidably connected with the second machine platform 2 through the second slide rail 24.

[0067] In this embodiment, the longitudinal sections of the first material rack 3 and the second material rack 4 are both in a "U" shape with the opening facing downwards. Among them, the height of the first material rack 3 is higher than that of the second material rack 4. With the cooperation of the avoidance space 32, the two can slide in the same horizontal direction, thereby achieving the purpose of reducing the lateral dimension of the second machine platform 2; further, a pair of first slide rails 23 and second slide rails 24 are respectively provided, and the design structure of the double slide rails is used to improve the stability of the first material rack 3 and the second material rack 4 when sliding.

[0068] Preferably, it also includes:

[0069] A pair of first abutting blocks 231 are disposed oppositely at two ends of the first slide rail 23 and can act on the first machine 1;

[0070] A pair of second abutting blocks 241 are oppositely disposed at two ends of the second slide rail 24 and can act on the second machine platform 2 .

[0071] In this embodiment, the first push block 231 is L-shaped, including a connected horizontal section and a vertical section. The horizontal section is fixedly connected to the second machine 2 by screws, and the vertical section is located at the end of the first slider to limit the sliding distance of the first material rack 3. The second push block 241 of this embodiment has the same structure, setting method and effect as the first push block 231, so it will not be repeated here.

[0072] Preferably, it also includes:

[0073] A linkage structure 5 is provided on the second machine platform 2, and acts on the first material rack 3 and the second material rack 4, so as to enable the first material rack 3 and the second material rack 4 to slide relative to each other in the length direction of the second machine platform 2;

[0074] When the first material rack 3 slides toward the end close to the spraying area 22, the second material rack 4 slides toward the end close to the material changing area 21; when the first material rack 3 slides toward the end close to the material changing area 21, the second material rack 4 slides toward the end close to the spraying area 22.

[0075] In this embodiment, when the canned beverages on the first material rack 3 are sterilized and slide out of the material replacement area 21, the linkage structure 5 is used to drive the second material rack 4 containing the canned beverages to slide into the spraying area 22, thereby achieving the purpose of simplifying the material replacement action and further improving the working efficiency.

[0076] Preferably, the linkage structure 5 comprises:

[0077] A first wheel seat 51 is provided at one end of the second machine 2 close to the material changing area 21 and is provided with a rotatable first sprocket 511;

[0078] A second wheel seat 52 is provided at one end of the second machine 2 close to the spraying area 22 and is provided with a rotatable second sprocket 521;

[0079] The first chain 53 comprises a first upper chain body 531 and a first lower chain body 532 connected end to end, a first connecting plate 5311 is provided on at least one chain shaft of the first upper chain body 531, the first connecting plate 5311 is fixedly connected to the first material rack 3, a second connecting plate 5321 is provided on at least one chain shaft of the first lower chain body 532, the second connecting plate 5321 is fixedly connected to the second material rack 4, the first connecting plate 5311 and the second connecting plate 5321 are staggered in the vertical direction and can realize opposite movement in the length direction of the second machine 2;

[0080] The first sprocket 511 is meshed with the second sprocket 521 through the first chain 53 for transmission.

[0081] In this embodiment, by pushing and pulling the material rack, the first chain 53 can drive a pair of sprockets to rotate forward and reversely, and the rotation of the sprockets enables the first upper chain body 531 and the first lower chain body 532 to achieve relative movement, thereby enabling the first material rack 3 fixed to the first upper chain body 531 and the second material rack 4 fixed to the first lower chain body 532 to slide in opposite directions; specifically, six first connecting plates 5311 and six second connecting plates 5321 are respectively provided, one end of the connecting plate is fixed to the chain axle, and the other end is fixed to the material rack by screws, and the structure is simple; further, the outer side of the second material rack 4 is recessed inwardly with an avoidance step for avoiding the first chain 53, which is conducive to the compactness of the structure.

[0082] Preferably, there are two groups of linkage structures 5, which are relatively arranged on both sides of the second machine 2, one of the linkage structures 5 acts on the left side of the first material rack 3 and the second material rack 4, and the other linkage structure 5 acts on the right side of the second material rack 4.

[0083] In this embodiment, two sets of linkage structures 5 are used to improve the sliding stability of the material rack.

[0084] Preferably, it also includes:

[0085] The first drive 6 is arranged on the second machine 2, and the first wheel seat 51 is provided with a first rotating shaft. The first sprocket 511 is rotatably connected to the first wheel seat 51 through the first rotating shaft. The output end of the first drive 6 is transmission-connected to the first rotating shaft and can drive the first sprocket 511 to realize forward and reverse rotation around the axis of the first rotating shaft.

[0086] In this embodiment, the first drive 6 is used to drive the first sprocket 511 to rotate, which has a labor-saving effect.

[0087] Preferably, it also includes:

[0088] a first synchronous wheel, disposed at an end of the first rotating shaft;

[0089] a second synchronous wheel, wherein the first drive 6 is a servo motor, and the second synchronous wheel is arranged at the output end of the first drive 6;

[0090] A synchronous belt, wherein the first synchronous wheel is drivingly connected to the second synchronous wheel via the synchronous belt.

[0091] In this embodiment, a control panel (not shown in the figure) is also included. The servo motor is electrically connected to an external power supply through the control panel. The control panel is used to control the start and stop, and forward and reverse rotation of the servo motor, thereby facilitating operation by the material handler.

[0092] Preferably, the first material hole includes a plurality of first cylinders 31 with top openings, and the plurality of first cylinders 31 are arranged on the first material rack 3 in a rectangular array; the second material hole includes a plurality of second cylinders 41 with top openings, and the plurality of second cylinders 41 are arranged on the second material rack 4 in a rectangular array.

[0093] In the present embodiment, the first material hole is a circular through hole opened on the top of the first material rack 3, and the top of the first cylinder 31 can be tightly fitted in the aforementioned circular through hole. Specifically, there are 9*5 first cylinders 31 in total, which are arranged on the first material rack 3 in a rectangular array; the number, structure, and setting method of the second material hole and the second cylinder 41 of the present embodiment are the same as those of the first material hole and the first cylinder 31, and will not be repeated here.

[0094] Preferably, it also includes:

[0095] A first drainage notch 311 is provided at the bottom of the first cylinder 31;

[0096] The second drainage notch 411 is formed at the bottom of the second cylinder 41 .

[0097] In this embodiment, a pair of first drainage gaps 311 are provided, and the pair of first drainage gaps 311 are oppositely opened on the bottom side walls of the first cylinder 31. The shape of the first drainage gap 311 can be but is not limited to circular, square, strip-shaped, etc., which can reduce the accumulation of sterilizing liquid in the inner cavity of the first cylinder 31; the structure, setting method and effect of the second drainage gap 411 of this embodiment are the same as those of the first drainage gap 311, and will not be repeated here.

[0098] The above disclosure is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes made within the scope of the patent application of the present invention are still within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. A sterilization device for canned beverages, characterized in that: include: The first machine is provided with a spray chamber, and a spray assembly is provided on the top of the spray chamber; The second machine is provided with a material changing area and a spraying area which are connected, wherein the spraying area is located inside the spraying chamber, and the spraying end of the spraying assembly faces the spraying area; The first material rack has a first material hole for placing the can body on the top, and is slidably matched with the second machine platform, and can slide from the material changing area to the spraying area or from the spraying area to the material changing area; The second material rack has a second material hole for placing a can body on the top, which is slidably matched with the second machine platform and can slide from the material changing area to the spraying area or from the spraying area to the material changing area; the first material rack has an avoidance space at the bottom, and when a can body is placed in the second material hole, the second material rack can pass through the avoidance space.

2. A canned beverage sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A first slide rail is arranged along the length direction of the second machine platform, and the bottom of the first material rack is slidably connected to the second machine platform through the first slide rail; The second slide rail is arranged along the length direction of the second machine platform, and the bottom of the second material rack is slidably connected to the second machine platform through the second slide rail.

3. A canned beverage sterilization device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A pair of first abutting blocks, disposed oppositely at two ends of the first slide rail, capable of acting on the first machine platform; A pair of second abutting blocks are arranged oppositely at two ends of the second slide rail and can act on the second machine platform.

4. A canned beverage sterilization device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: A linkage structure, provided on the second machine platform, acts on the first material rack and the second material rack, and enables the first material rack and the second material rack to slide relative to each other in the length direction of the second machine platform; When the first material rack slides toward one end close to the spraying area, the second material rack slides toward one end close to the material changing area. When the first material rack slides toward one end close to the material changing area, the second material rack slides toward one end close to the spraying area.

5. A canned beverage sterilization device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The linkage structure includes: A first wheel seat is provided at one end of the second machine platform close to the material changing area and is provided with a rotatable first sprocket wheel; A second wheel seat is arranged at one end of the second machine platform close to the spraying area and is provided with a rotatable second sprocket; The first chain comprises a first upper chain body and a first lower chain body connected end to end, a first connecting plate is provided on at least one chain shaft of the first upper chain body, the first connecting plate is fixedly connected to the first material rack, a second connecting plate is provided on at least one chain shaft of the first lower chain body, the second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the second material rack, the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are staggered in the vertical direction and can realize opposite movement in the length direction of the second machine; Wherein, the first sprocket is meshed and driven with the second sprocket through the first chain.

6. A canned beverage sterilization device according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are two groups of linkage structures, which are arranged on both sides of the second machine relatively. One linkage structure acts on the left side of the first material rack and the second material rack, and the other linkage structure acts on the right side of the second material rack.

7. The sterilization device for canned beverages according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: The first drive is arranged on the second machine platform, the first wheel seat is provided with a first rotating shaft, the first sprocket is rotatably connected to the first wheel seat through the first rotating shaft, and the output end of the first drive is transmission-connected to the first rotating shaft and can drive the first sprocket to realize forward and reverse rotation around the axis of the first rotating shaft.

8. The sterilization device for canned beverages according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: a first synchronous wheel, disposed at an end of the first rotating shaft; a second synchronous wheel, wherein the first drive is a servo motor, and the second synchronous wheel is arranged at an output end of the first drive; A synchronous belt, wherein the first synchronous wheel is drivingly connected to the second synchronous wheel via the synchronous belt.

9. The sterilization device for canned beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first material hole includes a plurality of first cylinders with top openings, and the plurality of first cylinders are arranged on the first material rack in a rectangular array; the second material hole includes a plurality of second cylinders with top openings, and the plurality of second cylinders are arranged on the second material rack in a rectangular array.

10. The sterilization device for canned beverages according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: A first drainage notch is provided at the bottom of the first cylinder; The second drainage gap is formed at the bottom of the second cylinder.

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