Tank washing machine capable of washing empty cans in segmented mode

Abstract

The utility model discloses a can washing machine capable of washing empty cans in a segmented mode. The can washing machine comprises a rack, a rotating mechanism, a washing mechanism and a baffle mechanism. The rack comprises a top plate, a bottom plate and supporting columns. The top plate and the bottom plate are both in a circular plate shape and are arranged up and down, and the axes coincide. A support column is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of one end of the top plate along the diameter direction along the vertical direction; the top end of the strut in the axial direction is fixedly connected with the top plate, and the middle is fixedly connected with the bottom plate; a rotating mechanism is mounted between the top plate and the bottom plate; the rotating mechanism comprises a rotating plate, a first motor and a prism; a cleaning mechanism is mounted on the bottom plate; the cleaning mechanism comprises a water pump and a cleaning nozzle; a baffle mechanism is mounted on the top plate; the baffle mechanism comprises a second motor and a baffle. According to the can washing machine for washing the empty cans in the segmented mode, multiple cans can be placed in the can washing machine at the same time and are washed in the segmented mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of can washing machines, and in particular to a can washing machine for washing empty cans in sections. Background Art

[0002] An empty can washer is a device used to clean empty cans, primarily used for the cleaning and disinfection of canned beverages before they are canned. In existing technology, the working principle of an empty can washer is to place the can's opening downwards during cleaning and then spray it with cleaning water. However, in canned beverage production lines, in order to achieve production efficiency, it is often necessary to clean multiple empty cans at once during the empty can cleaning process to increase the efficiency of the empty can cleaning. Furthermore, in addition to rinsing with clean water, disinfectants or detergents may also be used for disinfection and cleaning, depending on demand. This requires the can washer to be able to clean empty cans in sections, and therefore, it is necessary to design a can washer that can simultaneously hold multiple cans and perform sectioned cleaning of empty cans. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned defects or deficiencies in the prior art, it is desired to provide a can washing machine that can simultaneously place multiple cans and wash empty cans in sections.

[0004] The present application provides a can washer for cleaning empty cans in sections, comprising a frame, a rotating mechanism, a cleaning mechanism and a baffle mechanism;

[0005] The frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate and a support. The top plate and the bottom plate are both circular plates, and are arranged vertically with their axes coinciding. A support is fixedly provided on the outer wall of one end of the top plate in the diameter direction in the vertical direction. The top end of the support is fixedly connected to the top plate in the axial direction, and the middle part is fixedly connected to the bottom plate.

[0006] A rotating mechanism is installed between the top plate and the bottom plate; the rotating mechanism includes a rotating plate, a first motor and a prism;

[0007] A cleaning mechanism is installed on the bottom plate; the cleaning mechanism includes a water pump and a cleaning nozzle;

[0008] A baffle mechanism is installed on the top plate; the baffle mechanism includes a second motor and a baffle.

[0009] Preferably, a rotating plate is movably provided between the top plate and the bottom plate; the rotating plate is configured to be in the shape of a circular plate, and its axis coincides with the axis of the top plate; a prism is provided through the axis of the rotating plate along the axial direction; the rotating plate and the prism are slidably connected along the axial direction; a first motor is installed on the top surface of the bottom plate; and the bottom end of the prism is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor.

[0010] Preferably, a hydraulic rod is installed on the top surface of one end of the bottom plate in the diameter direction along the axial direction; a supporting plate is fixedly provided on the top of the lifting end of the hydraulic rod; the supporting plate is matched with the rotating plate and is used to support the rotating plate;

[0011] The hydraulic rods and the supporting plates are matched and arranged in groups, and a plurality of groups are evenly arranged along the circumference of the bottom plate.

[0012] Preferably, water pumps are symmetrically installed on the top surfaces of both ends of the bottom plate along the diameter direction; a cleaning nozzle is installed on the top surface of the water pump; a first water tank and a second water tank are provided below the bottom plate; and the two water pumps are fixedly connected to the first water tank and the second water tank respectively.

[0013] Preferably, a first through hole and a second through hole are respectively opened on the top plate and the bottom plate along the axial direction; the axis of the first through hole coincides with the axis of the second through hole; the first through hole and the second through hole are arranged in matching groups, and multiple groups are evenly arranged along the circumference of the top plate; a rubber pad is provided on the inner wall of the second through hole.

[0014] Preferably, a second motor is installed on the top surface of the top plate; the output end of the second motor passes through the top plate downward and extends out, and a baffle is fixedly provided on the extended end along the radial direction of the top plate; multiple baffles are evenly arranged along the circumference of the top plate corresponding to the first through holes.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0016] (1) In the present application, multiple first through holes on the top plate and multiple second through holes on the rotating plate are matched, so multiple empty cans can be placed for cleaning during the empty can cleaning operation, thereby increasing work efficiency;

[0017] (2) The cleaning mechanism of the present application is provided with two water pumps, which cooperate with the rotating mechanism to first disinfect and clean the empty cans and then rinse them with clean water, thereby achieving segmented cleaning of multiple empty cans without wasting cleaning supplies;

[0018] (3) This application uses a hydraulic rod to control the lifting and lowering of the turntable, making it more convenient to pick up and place empty cans. In conjunction with existing grasping equipment, multiple empty cans can be picked up and placed at one time, which is highly efficient and practical.

[0019] It should be understood that the contents described in the Summary of the Invention are not intended to limit the key or important features of the embodiments of the present application, nor are they intended to limit the scope of the present application. Other features of the present application will become readily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Other features, objects and advantages of the present application will become more apparent upon reading the detailed description of non-limiting embodiments made with reference to the following drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a can washer for cleaning empty cans in sections provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a can washer for cleaning empty cans in sections provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Numbers in the figure: 1, frame; 2, rotating mechanism; 3, cleaning mechanism; 4, baffle mechanism; 5, empty can;

[0024] 11. Top plate; 12. Bottom plate; 13. Support; 14. Hydraulic rod; 15. Support plate;

[0025] 21. Rotating plate; 22. First motor; 23. Prism;

[0026] 31. Water pump; 32. Cleaning nozzle; 33. First water tank; 34. Second water tank;

[0027] 41. Second motor; 42. Baffle;

[0028] 51. First through hole; 52. Second through hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for the purpose of explaining the relevant application and are not intended to limit the application. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the portions relevant to the application are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0030] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in this application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 , an embodiment of the present application provides a can washing machine for washing empty cans in sections, comprising a frame 1, a rotating mechanism 2, a washing mechanism 3 and a baffle mechanism 4;

[0032] The frame 1 includes a top plate 11, a bottom plate 12, and a support 13. The top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12 are both circular plates, arranged vertically and aligned with each other. The support 13 is fixedly mounted vertically on the outer wall of one end of the top plate 11 along the diameter direction. The top end of the support 13 along the axis direction is fixedly connected to the top plate 11, and the middle portion is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 12.

[0033] A rotating mechanism 2 is installed between the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12; the rotating mechanism 2 includes a rotating plate 21, a first motor 22 and a prism 23;

[0034] A cleaning mechanism 3 is installed on the bottom plate 12; the cleaning mechanism 3 includes a water pump 31 and a cleaning nozzle 32;

[0035] A baffle mechanism 4 is installed on the top plate 1 ; the baffle mechanism 4 includes a second motor 41 and a baffle 42 .

[0036] In this embodiment, a plurality of first through holes 51 on the top plate 11 and a plurality of second through holes 52 on the rotating plate 21 are matched with each other, so that a plurality of empty cans can be placed therein for cleaning, thereby increasing work efficiency.

[0037] The cleaning mechanism 3 is provided with two water pumps 31, which cooperate with the rotating mechanism 2 to disinfect and clean the empty cans first and then rinse them with clean water, thereby achieving segmented cleaning of multiple empty cans without wasting cleaning supplies.

[0038] The hydraulic rod 14 is used to control the lifting of the rotating plate 21, which makes it more convenient to take and place the empty cans. In conjunction with the existing grasping equipment, multiple empty cans can be taken and placed at one time, which has high work efficiency and strong practicality.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, a rotating plate 21 is movably provided between the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12; the rotating plate 21 is configured to be in the shape of a circular plate, and its axis coincides with the axis of the top plate 11; a prism 23 is provided through the axis of the rotating plate 21 along the axial direction; the rotating plate 21 and the prism 23 are slidably connected along the axial direction; a first motor 22 is installed on the top surface of the bottom plate 12; and the bottom end of the prism 23 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor 22.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 In this embodiment, the first motor 22 is installed at the center of the top surface of the base plate 12. A prism 23 is fixedly provided at the output end of the first motor 22. The prism 23 is used for transmission, so that the first motor 22 can drive the rotating plate 21 to rotate. At the same time, the prism 23 is slidably connected to the rotating plate 21, which facilitates the lifting and lowering of the rotating plate 21.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, a hydraulic rod 14 is installed on the top surface of one end of the bottom plate 12 in the diameter direction along the axial direction; a support plate 15 is fixedly installed on the top of the lifting end of the hydraulic rod 14; the support plate 15 is matched with the rotating plate 21 and is used to support the rotating plate 21;

[0042] The hydraulic rods 14 and the supporting plates 15 are matched and arranged in groups, and multiple groups are evenly arranged along the circumference of the bottom plate 12 .

[0043] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2In this embodiment, a hydraulic rod 14 is used to raise and lower the turntable 21. A support plate 15, located at the top of the hydraulic rod 14, abuts against the turntable 21. When the hydraulic rod 14's lifting end is raised, the support plate 15 moves upward, driving the turntable 21 upward along its axis. When the hydraulic rod 14's lifting end is lowered, the support plate 15 moves downward, lowering the turntable 21 along its axis. The support plate 15 is configured in an L-shape.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, water pumps 31 are symmetrically installed on the top surfaces of both ends of the bottom plate 12 along the diameter direction; a cleaning nozzle 32 is installed on the top surface of the water pump 31; a first water tank 33 and a second water tank 34 are provided below the bottom plate 12; the two water pumps 31 are fixedly connected to the first water tank 33 and the second water tank 34 respectively.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 In this embodiment, the first water tank 33 and the second water tank 34 are used to store cleaning agent (or disinfectant, etc.) and clean water respectively. The cleaning agent is used to clean the stains inside the empty can, and the clean water is used to rinse the empty can and rinse the used cleaning agent in the empty can.

[0046] The two symmetrically arranged cleaning nozzles 32 are respectively located below the two symmetrical second through holes 52 .

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, a first through hole 51 and a second through hole 52 are respectively formed on the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12 along the axial direction; the axes of the first through hole 51 and the second through hole 52 coincide with each other; the first through holes 51 and the second through holes 52 are arranged in matching groups, and multiple groups are evenly arranged along the circumference of the top plate 11; a rubber pad is provided on the inner wall of the second through hole 52.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 In this embodiment, the empty can is inserted into the first through hole 51 and then inserted into the second through hole 52 for cleaning. The inner wall of the second through hole 52 is provided with a rubber pad. The rubber pad makes the empty can frictionally connected with the second through hole 52 after being inserted into the second through hole 52, and is not easy to shake and fall off under the flushing of the cleaning nozzle 32.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, a second motor 41 is installed on the top surface of the top plate 11; the output end of the second motor 41 passes through the top plate 11 downward and extends out, and a baffle 42 is fixedly provided at the extended end along the radial direction of the top plate 11; multiple baffles 42 are evenly arranged along the circumference of the top plate 11 corresponding to the first through holes 51.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2In this embodiment, the baffle 42 is used to block the bottom surface of the first through hole 51, and a plurality of baffles 42 are provided corresponding to the first through holes 51 (the number of baffles 42 is equal to the number of the first through holes 51).

[0051] How this application works:

[0052] Before cleaning the empty cans, the hydraulic rod 14 is started to rise. When the hydraulic rod 14 rises, the supporting plate 15 is driven to rise, and the rotating plate 21 is then raised. Then, the inverted empty can (bottom facing upward) is passed through the first through hole 51 and inserted into the second through hole 52 (the bottom of the empty can and the top surface of the top plate 11 are located in the same plane after insertion, which is the insertion standard). Then, the hydraulic rod 14 is started to fall. When the hydraulic rod 14 falls, the supporting plate 15 is driven to fall, and the rotating plate 21 falls naturally under gravity (the descending stroke of the hydraulic rod 14 is determined by the bottom of the empty can and the top surface of the top plate 11 being located in the same plane after the rotating plate 21 falls). The gap between the bottom surfaces of the top plate 11 is slightly larger than the thickness of the baffle 42 as a standard), the empty can in the second through hole 52 moves down with the rotating plate 21, and then the second motor 41 is started. The second motor 41 drives the baffle 42 to rotate with the output end of the second motor 41 as the axis (assuming that the number of baffles 42 is n, the rotation angle of the baffle 42 is 180° / n). After rotation, the baffle 42 is located between the bottom surface of the first through hole 51 and the bottom of the empty can, thereby blocking the empty can and preventing it from detaching upward during flushing.

[0053] Then, the water pump 31 for spraying cleaning agent is started, so that the cleaning agent in the first water tank 33 is sprayed into the interior of the empty can by the cleaning nozzle 32, and then the first motor 22 is started. The first motor 22 drives the prism 23 to rotate, so that the rotating plate 21 rotates (assuming that the number of the second through holes 52 is n, the rotation angle of the rotating plate 21 is 360° / n). After the rotation, the water pump 31 for spraying cleaning agent is continued to be started to spray the cleaning agent into the next empty can, and then the rotating plate 21 is continued to be driven to rotate. After a period of time (assuming that the number of the second through holes 52 is n, a period of time refers to the rotating plate 21 rotating n / 2 times), the water pump 31 for spraying clean water is started at the same time, so that the clean water in the second water tank 34 is sprayed into the empty can by the cleaning nozzle 32. To the inside of the empty can (at this time, the empty can located above the cleaning nozzle 32 that sprays clean water is the first empty can to be sprayed with cleaning agent), and then continue to drive the turn plate 21 to rotate. After the turn plate 21 rotates, the two cleaning nozzles 32 both work. After a period of time (assuming that the number of second through holes 52 is n, then a period of time refers to the turn plate 21 rotating n / 2 times), the water pump 31 that sprays cleaning agent stops working (at this time, the empty cans have completed the cleaning agent spraying work), and only the water pump 31 that sprays clean water is left to work. After a period of time (assuming that the number of second through holes 52 is n, then a period of time refers to the turn plate 21 rotating n / 2 times), both water pumps 31 stop working, and the segmented cleaning work of the empty can is completed.

[0054] Then the second motor 41 is started, and the second motor 41 drives the baffle 42 to rotate with the output end of the second motor 41 as the axis (assuming the number of baffles 42 is n, the rotation angle of the baffle 42 is 180° / n), so that the first through hole 15 is unblocked, and the hydraulic rod 14 is started to rise. When the hydraulic rod 14 rises, it drives the support plate 15 to rise the rotating plate 21, and the bottom of the empty can on the rotating plate 21 exposes the first through hole 51, which can be removed by the staff.

[0055] In this specification, the terms "connect," "install," and "fix" should be understood broadly. For example, "connect" can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0056] Throughout this specification, terms such as "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0057] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A can washer for cleaning empty cans in sections, characterized in that: It includes a frame, a rotating mechanism, a cleaning mechanism and a baffle mechanism; The frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a support; the top plate and the bottom plate are both arranged in a circular plate shape, and are arranged up and down with their axes coinciding; the support is fixedly provided on the outer wall of one end of the top plate in the diameter direction in the vertical direction; the top end of the support is fixedly connected to the top plate in the axial direction, and the middle part is fixedly connected to the bottom plate; The rotating mechanism is installed between the top plate and the bottom plate; the rotating mechanism includes a rotating plate, a first motor and a prism; The cleaning mechanism is installed on the bottom plate; the cleaning mechanism includes a water pump and a cleaning nozzle; The baffle mechanism is installed on the top plate; the baffle mechanism includes a second motor and a baffle.

2. The can washer for cleaning empty cans in sections according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating plate is movably arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate; the rotating plate is arranged in a circular plate shape, and its axis coincides with the axis of the top plate; the prism is arranged to pass through the axis of the rotating plate along the axial direction; the rotating plate and the prism are slidably connected along the axial direction; the first motor is installed on the top surface of the bottom plate; the bottom end of the prism is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor.

3. The can washer for cleaning empty cans in sections according to claim 2, characterized in that: A hydraulic rod is installed on the top surface of one end of the bottom plate in the diameter direction along the axial direction; a supporting plate is fixedly provided on the top of the lifting end of the hydraulic rod; the supporting plate is matched with the rotating plate and is used to support the rotating plate; The hydraulic rods are matched with the supporting plates and are arranged in groups, and a plurality of groups are evenly arranged along the circumference of the base plate.

4. The can washer for cleaning empty cans in sections according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water pumps are symmetrically installed on the top surfaces of both ends of the bottom plate along the diameter direction; a cleaning nozzle is installed on the top surface of the water pump; a first water tank and a second water tank are arranged below the bottom plate; the two water pumps are fixedly connected to the first water tank and the second water tank respectively.

5. The can washer for cleaning empty cans in sections according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first through hole and a second through hole are respectively provided on the top plate and the bottom plate along the axial direction; the axis of the first through hole coincides with the axis of the second through hole; the first through holes and the second through holes are arranged in matching groups, and multiple groups are evenly arranged along the circumference of the top plate; a rubber pad is provided on the inner wall of the second through hole.

6. The can washer for cleaning empty cans in sections according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second motor is installed on the top surface of the top plate; the output end of the second motor passes through the top plate downward and extends out, and the protruding end is fixedly provided with the baffle along the radial direction of the top plate; the baffles are evenly arranged in plurality along the circumference of the top plate corresponding to the first through holes.

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