Automatic bottle cleaning equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides automatic bottle cleaning equipment which comprises a conveying platform and a conveying and cleaning device (100), materials (500) can move on the conveying platform, the conveying and cleaning device (100) is arranged on the side of the conveying platform, and the conveying platform comprises a first conveying platform area and a second conveying platform area. The conveying and removing device (100) comprises a bottle cleaning rod (1) and a transmission shaft (4), the bottle cleaning rod (1) is connected to the transmission shaft (4), so that the bottle cleaning rod (1) can swing between a first position and a second position along with rotation of the transmission shaft (4), and when the bottle cleaning rod (1) swings to the first position from the second position, the bottle cleaning rod (1) is driven by the transmission shaft (4) to rotate. And the materials (500) are pushed to be transferred between the first conveying platform area and the second conveying platform area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of automated production equipment, and particularly relates to an automated bottle cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] In existing automated filling equipment, a bottle pushing frame is installed on the oven mesh belt of a tunnel sterilization and drying machine. As the mesh belt moves, it reaches the feeding port of the automated filling equipment and extends into the equipment. By the pushing of the bottle pushing frame, the bottles are moved to the transfer turntable of the automated filling line equipment to empty the bottles in the tunnel sterilization and drying machine.

[0003] However, during the emptying process, it is difficult to completely push the bottles onto the transfer turntable, so there are dead angles for emptying and manual assistance is required. Moreover, the bottle pushing frame cannot be automatically retracted and needs to be stored in the automated filling equipment and cleaned after production is completed, occupying the internal space of the automated filling line equipment. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] This application aims to propose an automated bottle cleaning device to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art.

[0005] An embodiment of this application proposes an automated bottle cleaning device, including a conveying platform and a conveying and cleaning device. Materials can move on the conveying platform. The conveying and cleaning device is arranged on the side of the conveying platform. The conveying platform includes a first area and a second area of the conveying platform.

[0006] The conveying and cleaning device includes a bottle cleaning rod and a transmission shaft. The bottle cleaning rod is connected to the transmission shaft, enabling the bottle cleaning rod to swing between a first position and a second position as the transmission shaft rotates. When the bottle cleaning rod swings from the second position to the first position, it pushes the materials to transfer between the first area and the second area of the conveying platform.

[0007] In at least one possible embodiment, when the bottle cleaning rod is in the first position, the automated bottle cleaning device is in a cleaning state. The bottle cleaning rod separates the first area and the second area of the conveying platform, preventing materials from transferring between the first area and the second area of the conveying platform.

[0008] When the bottle cleaning rod is in the second position, the automated bottle cleaning device is in a transportation state. The first area and the second area of the conveying platform are connected, and materials can transfer between the first area and the second area of the conveying platform through the conveying platform.

[0009] In at least one possible embodiment, the conveying and cleaning device further includes a support column and a power unit.

[0010] The transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the support column relative to the support column, and the support column is fixedly connected to the tabletop.

[0011] The power unit is connected to the transmission shaft and can drive the transmission shaft to rotate, and pushes the material on the first area of the conveying platform away from the first area of the conveying platform through the bottle cleaning rod.

[0012] In at least one possible embodiment, the power unit includes a cylinder and a transmission shaft clamp.

[0013] The cylinder is swingably connected to the tabletop relative to the tabletop. The movable rod of the cylinder is rotatably connected to the transmission shaft clamp. The transmission shaft clamp is connected to the transmission shaft. The cylinder can drive the transmission shaft to rotate through the transmission shaft clamp.

[0014] In at least one possible embodiment, the cylinder is arranged below the tabletop. The tabletop is provided with an extension limiting part. The extension limiting part is arranged on the lower surface of the tabletop. The extension limiting part can block the transmission shaft clamp when the movable rod of the cylinder extends to the limit position.

[0015] In at least one possible embodiment, the first area of the conveying platform is provided with a retraction limiting part. The retraction limiting part is arranged on the upper surface of the first area of the conveying platform. The retraction limiting part is located on the side of the first area of the conveying platform in the feeding direction. The retraction limiting part blocks the bottle cleaning rod when the movable rod of the cylinder retracts to the limit position.

[0016] In at least one possible embodiment, the conveying and cleaning device further includes a gasket. The gasket is connected to the side of the bottle cleaning rod facing the material. The gasket includes a part made of plastic material.

[0017] The support column is located on the upper surface of the tabletop. A sealing member is arranged between the support column and the upper surface of the tabletop.

[0018] In at least one possible embodiment, when the bottle cleaning rod is in the second position, on the first area of the conveying platform, the subsequent material can push the previous material to move, so that the material can be transferred from the first area of the conveying platform to the second area of the conveying platform. The bottle cleaning rod of the conveying and cleaning device remains on the side of the first area of the conveying platform.

[0019] In at least one possible embodiment, two conveying and cleaning devices are provided. The two conveying and cleaning devices are arranged on the left and right sides in the conveying direction of the first area of the conveying platform.

[0020] In at least one possible implementation, the total length of the bottle cleaning rod is greater than or equal to the width of the first area of the conveying platform.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the conveying and cleaning device can empty the materials on the first area of the conveying platform through the swinging of the bottle cleaning rod, and the bottle cleaning rod can be retracted to the side of the first area of the conveying platform, occupying a small space. Description of the Drawings

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a partial structure of an automatic bottle cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing another angle of a partial structure of an automatic bottle cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the conveying and cleaning device of an automatic bottle cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Description of the Reference Numerals

[0026] 1 Bottle cleaning rod

[0027] 2 Spacer

[0028] 3 Knob

[0029] 4 Transmission shaft

[0030] 5 Support column

[0031] 6 Transmission shaft clamp

[0032] 7 Cylinder

[0033] 8 Cylinder mounting seat

[0034] 100 Conveying and cleaning device

[0035] 200 Table board 201 Extended limit part

[0036] 300 Turntable

[0037] 400 Feeding platform 401 Retracted limit part

[0038] 500 Materials Detailed Embodiments

[0039] To more clearly illustrate the above objects, features, and advantages of the present application, the specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail in this section in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In addition to the various embodiments described in this section, the present application can also be implemented in other different ways. Without departing from the spirit of the present application, those skilled in the art can make corresponding improvements, deformations, and substitutions. Therefore, the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed in this section. The protection scope of the present application shall be subject to the claims.

[0040] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, an embodiment of the present application provides an automated bottle cleaning device, which may include a conveying and cleaning device 100, a table 200, and a conveying platform.

[0041] The conveying platform includes a first area of the conveying platform and a second area of the conveying platform. The first area of the conveying platform may be a feeding platform 400, and the second area of the conveying platform may include a conveying mechanism such as a turntable 300.

[0042] The turntable 300 is arranged on the downstream side of the feeding platform 400. Figure 1 The arrow in indicates the feeding direction of the material 500 on the feeding platform 400. On the feeding platform 400, the subsequent material 500 (such as a bottle) can push the previous material 500 to move, enabling the material 500 to be transferred from the feeding platform 400 to the turntable 300 for filling. The conveying and cleaning device 100 can be installed on the table 200. After each work is completed or after a batch of production is completed, the remaining material 500 on the feeding platform 400 can be emptied through the conveying and cleaning device 100 and transferred to the turntable 300. The feeding platform 400 can be in a flat plate shape.

[0043] The conveying and cleaning device 100 may include a bottle cleaning rod 1, a gasket 2, a knob 3, a transmission shaft 4, a support column 5, a power unit (such as including a transmission shaft clamp 6 and a cylinder 7), and a cylinder mounting seat 8.

[0044] The table 200 can be in a flat plate shape. Both the turntable 300 and the feeding platform 400 are located above the table 200. The cylinder 7 can be connected to the table 200 through the cylinder mounting seat 8, and the cylinder 7 can be installed below the table 200. The cylinder 7 and the cylinder mounting seat 8 can be swingably connected through a pin shaft, and the cylinder 7 can swing relative to the table 200 in a horizontal plane.

[0045] The support column 5 can be fixedly connected to the table 200. The transmission shaft 4 extends in the vertical direction. The transmission shaft 4 can be inserted into the support column 5, and the support column 5 and the transmission shaft 4 are rotatably connected relative to each other.

[0046] Optionally, the support column 5 and the table board 200 can be fixedly connected by screws. The support column 5 is located on the upper surface of the table board 200. A seal can be provided between the support column 5 and the upper surface of the table board 200 to hermetically separate the upper and lower sides of the table board 200, forming a sealed environment and easily maintaining the cleanliness of the space above the table board 200. The seal can be a sealing ring made of rubber.

[0047] The transmission shaft clamp 6 can be connected to the movable rod of the cylinder 7 through a spherical plain bearing. The transmission shaft clamp 6 can be provided with a mounting hole, and the transmission shaft 4 can be inserted into the mounting hole of the transmission shaft clamp 6 and fixedly connected to the transmission shaft clamp 6. For example, the transmission shaft 4 and the transmission shaft clamp 6 can be tightened and fixed using a lock washer and a round nut.

[0048] The bottle cleaning rod 1 can be provided with a mounting hole. The bottle cleaning rod 1 is sleeved on the transmission shaft 4. The end of the transmission shaft 4 and the mounting hole of the bottle cleaning rod 1 are non-circular holes such as semi-circular holes, so that the transmission shaft 4 and the bottle cleaning rod 1 cannot rotate relative to each other. The knob 3 and the transmission shaft 4 are tightly screwed and fixedly connected, so that the bottle cleaning rod 1 is connected to the transmission shaft 4 through the knob 3, and the bottle cleaning rod 1 can be driven by the transmission shaft 4 to swing between a first position and a second position.

[0049] The bottle cleaning rod 1 can be a slender rod shape. At least one side surface of the bottle cleaning rod 1 can be a smooth plane, and this plane is used to contact the material 500 so that the material 500 can slide over this plane. The thickness of the free end of the bottle cleaning rod 1 can be less than the thickness of the base end of the bottle cleaning rod 1, making it easy for the bottle cleaning rod 1 to swing.

[0050] Optionally, the bottle cleaning rod 1 can adopt a hollow structure to lighten the weight of the bottle cleaning rod 1.

[0051] The gasket 2 can be connected to the bottle cleaning rod 1. The gasket 2 is located on the side of the bottle cleaning rod 1 facing the material 500. The gasket 2 can include a plastic material, and the contact between the plastic material part of the gasket 2 and the material 500 can prevent the bottle cleaning rod 1 from scratching the material 500 when moving.

[0052] The conveying and cleaning device 100 of the present application can drive the transmission shaft 4 to rotate through the telescopic movement of the cylinder 7, thereby driving the bottle cleaning rod 1 to swing.

[0053] When the bottle cleaning rod 1 is in the first position (refer to Figure 1 ), the automatic bottle cleaning device is in the cleaning state. The bottle cleaning rod 1 separates the feeding platform 400 and the turntable 300, so that the material 500 cannot be transferred between the feeding platform 400 and the turntable 300.

[0054] When the bottle cleaning rod 1 is in the second position, the automatic bottle cleaning device is in the transportation state. The feeding platform 400 and the turntable 300 are connected, and the material 500 can be transferred from the feeding platform 400 to the turntable 300 by the swing of the bottle cleaning rod 1.

[0055] When the movable rod of the cylinder 7 retracts, the bottle cleaning rod 1 can be located on the side 402 of the feeding platform 400. The materials behind on the feeding platform 400 can push the materials in front to move. The bottle cleaning rod 1 can play a guiding role, occupying less space and eliminating the need for a separate guiding structure. When the movable rod of the cylinder 7 extends, the bottle cleaning rod 1 can swing, for example, 70 degrees, to deflect the materials on the feeding platform 400 onto the turntable 300, and the materials 500 will not remain on the feeding platform 400.

[0056] Using the cylinder 7 as the power source of the conveying and cleaning device 100 has a lower cost compared to a motor.

[0057] Two conveying and cleaning devices 100 can be respectively arranged on the left and right sides in the feeding direction of the feeding platform 400. The two bottle cleaning rods 1 are used to deflect the materials 500. The range covered by the movement of the bottle cleaning rod 1 is relatively large, which can prevent the materials 500 from accumulating in the dead corners that the bottle cleaning rod 1 cannot reach.

[0058] If the swing angle of the bottle cleaning rod 1 is set to be less than 90 degrees (for example, the bottle cleaning rod 1 can swing 70 degrees). The total length of the two bottle cleaning rods 1 can be greater than or equal to the width of the feeding platform 400 (the dimension of the feeding platform 400 in the direction perpendicular to the feeding direction indicated by the arrow in Figure 1 ), for example, the sum of the lengths of the two bottle cleaning rods 1 can be greater than or equal to the width of the feeding platform 400.

[0059] If the swing angle of the bottle cleaning rod 1 is set to be greater than or equal to 90 degrees, the total length of the two bottle cleaning rods 1 can be less than the width of the feeding platform 400 to avoid interference between the two bottle cleaning rods 1. However, the width of the gap between the two bottle cleaning rods 1 can be less than the width of the materials (the diameter of the bottle) to prevent the materials 500 from leaking through between the two bottle cleaning rods 1.

[0060] If only one conveying and cleaning device 100 is provided, the length of a single bottle cleaning rod 1 can be greater than or equal to the width of the feeding platform 400.

[0061] The tabletop 200 can be provided with an extended limit portion 201. The extended limit portion 201 can be arranged on the lower surface of the tabletop 200 and can block the transmission shaft clamp 6 when the movable rod of the cylinder 7 extends to the limit position. The extended limit portion 201 can be cylindrical and can protrude from the lower surface of the tabletop 200. It can be understood that in other possible embodiments, the extended limit portion can also be used to limit the extended length of the movable rod of the cylinder 7.

[0062] The feeding platform 400 may be provided with a retraction limiting portion 401. The retraction limiting portion 401 may be disposed on the upper surface of the feeding platform 400. The retraction limiting portion 401 may be located on the left and right sides in the feeding direction of the feeding platform 400. The retraction limiting portion 401 may block the bottle cleaning rod 1 when the movable rod of the air cylinder 7 retracts to the limit position. The retraction limiting portion 401 may be in the shape of a flat plate, and the retraction limiting portions 401 on the left and right sides of the feeding platform 400 may be parallel to each other. It can be understood that in other possible embodiments, the retraction limiting portion may also be used to limit the retraction degree of the movable rod of the air cylinder 7.

[0063] It can be understood that the above limit position refers to the expected / designed limit position of the extension of the movable rod of the air cylinder 7, rather than necessarily the mechanical limit position of the movable rod of the air cylinder. When the air cylinder 7 is working normally, the stroke of the movable rod of the air cylinder 7 can be controlled by a program. When the program control fails, the stroke of the movable rod can be limited by the extension limiting portion 201 and the retraction limiting portion 401.

[0064] The conveying and cleaning device and the automatic bottle cleaning equipment of the present application may have the following beneficial effects.

[0065] (1) The conveying and cleaning device of the present application empties the materials on the feeding platform by the swinging of the bottle cleaning rod 1, without dead corners and without manual assistance.

[0066] (2) The bottle cleaning rod 1 can be retracted to the side of the feeding platform 400, occupying a small space and playing a guiding role.

[0067] (3) The seal disposed between the support column 5 and the upper surface of the table board 200 separates the upper and lower sides of the table board 200 in a closed manner, and it is easy to keep the space above the table board 200 clean.

[0068] (4) The extension limiting portion 201 and the retraction limiting portion 401 can provide mechanical structure limiting to prevent the bottle cleaning rod 1 from swinging too much and colliding with other structures.

[0069] (5) In the above embodiment, the first area of the conveying platform and the second area of the conveying platform are composed of two independent parts (the turntable 300 and the feeding platform 400). However, the present application is not limited thereto. In other possible embodiments, the first area of the conveying platform and the second area of the conveying platform may be different areas on a conveying platform, and the boundary between the first area of the conveying platform and the second area of the conveying platform may not have an accurate physical separation.

[0070] (6) In the above-described embodiment, the second area of the conveying platform is located on the downstream side of the first area of the conveying platform, and the bottle cleaning rod transfers the material on the conveying platform from the first area of the conveying platform to the second area of the conveying platform. However, the present application is not limited thereto, and the bottle cleaning rod may also transfer the material on the conveying platform from the second area of the conveying platform to the first area of the conveying platform.

[0071] The present application is not limited to the above embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications to the above embodiments of the present application under the teaching of the present application without departing from the scope of the present application. Additionally, the following explanations are provided.

[0072] In other possible embodiments, the power unit may include a motor, and the motor and a synchronous belt are used to drive the transmission shaft to rotate, thereby driving the bottle cleaning rod to swing.

[0073] It should be understood that at least some aspects or features of the above-described embodiments, examples, or instances may be appropriately combined.

[0074] It can be understood that in the present application, when the number of components or members is not specifically limited, the number may be one or more, and here "more than one" means two or more. For the case where the number of components or members shown in the drawings and / or described in the specification is a specific number such as two, three, four, etc., this specific number is generally exemplary rather than restrictive, and it can be understood as more than one, that is, two or more. However, this does not mean that the present application excludes the case of one.

[0075] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly stated or limited, terms such as "install", "assemble", "connect", "link", "join", "couple", "abut", "communicate", "interconnect", "conduct", "fix", "fasten", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be direct or indirect. For example, regarding connection, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly stated or limited. For example, regarding communication / conduction, etc., it can be directly communicated / conducted or indirectly communicated / conducted via an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0076] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly stated or limited, a member being disposed in / installed in / located in / accommodated in / placed within another member may be any of the following two situations: a part or most of the one member is located within the other member; and the one member is completely accommodated within the other member.

[0077] Although the present application has been described in detail using the above embodiments, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. The present application can be modified and implemented as a variant embodiment without departing from the gist and scope of the present application determined by the claims. Therefore, the descriptions in this specification are for illustrative purposes and do not have any restrictive meaning for the present application.

Claims

1. An automatic bottle cleaning device, characterized in that, It includes a conveying platform and a conveying and cleaning device. Materials can move on the conveying platform. The conveying and cleaning device is arranged on the side of the conveying platform. The conveying platform includes a first area of the conveying platform and a second area of the conveying platform. The conveying and cleaning device includes a bottle cleaning rod and a transmission shaft. The bottle cleaning rod is connected to the transmission shaft, enabling the bottle cleaning rod to swing between a first position and a second position as the transmission shaft rotates. When the bottle cleaning rod swings from the second position to the first position, it pushes the materials to transfer between the first area of the conveying platform and the second area of the conveying platform.

2. The automated bottle cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein, When the bottle cleaning rod is in the first position, the automatic bottle cleaning device is in the cleaning state. The bottle cleaning rod separates the first area of the conveying platform and the second area of the conveying platform, preventing materials from transferring between the first area of the conveying platform and the second area of the conveying platform. When the bottle cleaning rod is in the second position, the automatic bottle cleaning device is in the transportation state. The first area of the conveying platform and the second area of the conveying platform are in communication, enabling materials to transfer between the first area of the conveying platform and the second area of the conveying platform through the conveying platform.

3. The automated bottle cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying and cleaning device further includes a support column and a power unit. The transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the support column relative to the support column, and the support column is fixedly connected to the table board. The power unit is connected to the transmission shaft and can drive the transmission shaft to rotate, and pushes the materials on the first area of the conveying platform away from the first area of the conveying platform through the bottle cleaning rod.

4. The automated bottle cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The power unit includes a cylinder and a transmission shaft clamp. The cylinder is swingably connected to the table board relative to the table board. The movable rod of the cylinder is rotatably connected to the transmission shaft clamp. The transmission shaft clamp is connected to the transmission shaft, and the cylinder can drive the transmission shaft to rotate through the transmission shaft clamp.

5. The automated bottle cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cylinder is arranged below the table board. The table board is provided with an extension limit portion, and the extension limit portion is arranged on the lower surface of the table board. The extension limit portion can block the transmission shaft clamp when the movable rod of the cylinder extends to the limit position.

6. The automated bottle cleaning device according to claim 4, wherein, The first area of the conveying platform is provided with a retraction limit portion. The retraction limit portion is arranged on the upper surface of the first area of the conveying platform and is located on the side of the feeding direction of the first area of the conveying platform. The retraction limit portion blocks the bottle cleaning rod when the movable rod of the cylinder retracts to the limit position.

7. The automated bottle cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The conveying and cleaning device further includes a gasket. The gasket is connected to the side of the bottle cleaning rod facing the materials, and the gasket includes a part made of plastic material. The support column is located on the upper surface of the table board, and a seal is arranged between the support column and the upper surface of the table board.

8. The automated bottle cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the bottle cleaning rod is in the second position, on the first area of the conveying platform, the subsequent materials can push the previous materials to move, enabling the materials to transfer from the first area of the conveying platform to the second area of the conveying platform. The bottle cleaning rod of the conveying and cleaning device remains on the side of the first area of the conveying platform.

9. The automated bottle cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein There are two described conveying and cleaning devices, and the two described conveying and cleaning devices are arranged on the left and right sides in the conveying direction of the first area of the conveying platform.

10. The automated bottle cleaning device according to claim 9, wherein, The total length of the bottle cleaning rod is greater than or equal to the width of the first area of the conveying platform.

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