Turnover type irradiation sterilization equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automation equipment, in particular to turnover type irradiation sterilization equipment which comprises a first conveying belt, a second conveying belt, a turnover conveying belt, a detection conveying belt and a third conveying belt which are connected end to end, the first conveying belt penetrates through an irradiation chamber, a turnover device is arranged on the turnover conveying belt, and the detection conveying belt is arranged on the third conveying belt. The turnover device comprises a turnover support and a lifting air cylinder, a cylinder body of the lifting air cylinder is installed on the turnover support, and the free end of a piston rod of the lifting air cylinder is connected with the installation base. An adjusting air cylinder is arranged on the installation base, the output end of the adjusting air cylinder is connected with a sliding plate, a rotating air cylinder is installed on the sliding plate, and the output end of the rotating air cylinder is detachably connected with a paw. According to the utility model, the problem that errors are easy to occur due to the fact that products needing to be subjected to irradiation sterilization on different surfaces depend on manual overturning is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automation equipment, in particular to a turnover type radiation sterilization equipment. Background Art

[0002] High-energy electron beams generally refer to those produced by various medical accelerators for radiotherapy. Since electron beams are charged particles, each electron carries a fixed amount of charge. Theoretically, the energy of a high-energy electron beam along its acceleration path is directly related to the intensity of the accelerating voltage. The higher the voltage, the higher the beam energy. Therefore, the energy of a high-energy electron beam is typically expressed in terms of its nominal accelerating voltage, measured in megaelectronvolts (MeV), such as 6MeV or 10MeV. Sterilization is a crucial step in industries like food processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical device manufacturing to ensure product safety and extend shelf life. Traditional sterilization methods, such as thermal and chemical sterilization, while effective, can adversely affect product quality, altering the taste, color, or nutritional value of food or leaving chemical residues on medical devices. Therefore, irradiation sterilization, a "cold sterilization" technique, has gained popularity because it does not alter the physical properties of the product.

[0003] For products requiring irradiation sterilization on different sides, traditional equipment often relies on manual flipping, a time-consuming and labor-intensive process that increases labor costs. Manual flipping is prone to errors, such as incomplete flipping or incorrect flipping order, which can result in some sides not receiving adequate irradiation, thus compromising sterilization effectiveness. Due to the uncertainty of manual operation, it is possible for already flipped sides to be irradiated again, wasting valuable irradiation resources and potentially causing unnecessary damage to the product.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention designs a flip-type irradiation sterilization equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides a flip-type irradiation sterilization device, which aims to solve the problem of manual flipping of products that need to be irradiated and sterilized on different sides, which is prone to errors. The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] A flip-type irradiation sterilization equipment is characterized in that it includes a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, a flip conveyor belt, a detection conveyor belt, and a third conveyor belt connected to each other at the end. The conveyor belt passes through the irradiation chamber. The flip conveyor belt is provided with a flip device. The flip device includes a flip bracket and a lifting cylinder. The cylinder body of the lifting cylinder is installed on the flip bracket, and the free end of its piston rod is connected to the mounting seat; an adjusting cylinder is provided on the mounting seat, and the output end of the adjusting cylinder is connected to a sliding plate. A rotating cylinder is installed on the sliding plate, and the output end of the rotating cylinder is detachably connected to a claw.

[0007] Based on the above technical solution, a detection camera is installed on the detection conveyor belt.

[0008] Based on the above technical solution, a fixed plate is installed on the detection conveyor belt, a material blocking cylinder is fixed on the fixed plate, a free end of the piston rod of the material blocking cylinder is connected to the material blocking plate, and the material blocking plate is located between adjacent rollers.

[0009] Furthermore, the second conveyor belt includes a first conveying portion and a third conveying portion parallel to each other, and the second conveying portion is arranged between the first conveying portion and the third conveying portion.

[0010] Preferably, a material diverting device is provided on the first conveying part, and the material diverting device includes a material diverting bracket, a material diverting cylinder is installed on the material diverting bracket, an output end of the material diverting cylinder is connected to a support frame, and a material diverting plate is connected to the support frame.

[0011] Beneficial effects

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, the present invention offers the following advantages: Firstly, the flipping mechanism, comprised of a mechanical gripper and a rotary cylinder, enables automated product flipping, replacing manual flipping, significantly saving labor costs and improving work efficiency. Secondly, a detection camera installed on the conveyor belt can identify product markings and monitor product flipping, ensuring that each product has undergone comprehensive irradiation sterilization. If a product is detected to have been improperly flipped, the system uses a stopper cylinder to raise a plate, preventing the product from continuing to move forward and preventing unprocessed product from reaching the next stage or the final market. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only one embodiment of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other implementation drawings can be derived from the provided drawings without inventive effort.

[0014] Figure 1: A schematic structural diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 : A first perspective view of the flipping device of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 : A second perspective view of the flipping device of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 : A schematic structural diagram of the detection conveyor belt of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 : A side view of the detection conveyor belt of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 6 : A schematic structural diagram of the second conveyor belt of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 7 : A structural diagram of the material-diverting device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples:

[0022] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0025] The conveyor belts are all provided with driving devices for driving the conveyor belts to operate.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a flip-type irradiation sterilization equipment is characterized in that it includes a first conveyor belt 1, a second conveyor belt 2, a flip conveyor belt 3, a detection conveyor belt 4, and a third conveyor belt 5 connected to each other at the end, the conveyor belt 1 passes through an irradiation chamber 6, and the flip conveyor belt 3 is provided with a flip device 7, the flip device 7 includes a flip bracket 71 and a lifting cylinder 72, the cylinder body of the lifting cylinder 72 is installed on the flip bracket 71, and the free end of the piston rod thereof is connected to the mounting seat 73; an adjusting cylinder 74 is provided on the mounting seat 73, and the output end of the adjusting cylinder 74 is connected to a sliding plate 75, and a rotating cylinder 76 is installed on the sliding plate 75, and the output end of the rotating cylinder 76 is detachably connected to a claw 77.

[0027] like Figure 4 As shown, a detection camera 41 is installed on the detection conveyor belt 4.

[0028] like Figure 5 As shown, a fixed plate 42 is mounted on the inspection conveyor belt 4, to which a stop cylinder 43 is fixed. The free end of the piston rod of the stop cylinder 43 is connected to a stop plate 44, which is located between adjacent rollers 40. Inspection cameras 41 monitor product rotation to ensure that each product has undergone comprehensive irradiation sterilization. If a product is found to have been improperly rotated, the system can raise the stop plate 44 via the stop cylinder 43, preventing the product from continuing to move forward, thereby preventing untreated products from reaching the next stage or the final market.

[0029] like Figure 6 As shown, the second conveyor belt 2 includes a first conveying section 21 and a third conveying section 23, which are parallel to each other. A second conveying section 22 is disposed between the first conveying section 21 and the third conveying section 23. A material dispensing device 24 is provided on the first conveying section 21. The material dispensing device 24 includes a material dispensing bracket 241, on which a material dispensing cylinder 242 is mounted. The output end of the material dispensing cylinder 242 is connected to a support frame 243, which is connected to a material dispensing plate 244. When installed, the support frame 243 is located in the gap between the rollers of the first conveying section 21, and the material dispensing device 24 does not affect the operation of the first conveying section 21.

[0030] like Figure 7 As shown, a material blocking plate 232 is installed on the third conveying part 23. A guide device is provided on the third conveying part 23, and the guide device includes a guide cylinder and a pushing mechanism.

[0031] The third conveyor belt 5 has the same structure as the second conveyor belt 2, ensuring that the products can be circulated and transported on the conveyor belt.

[0032] During use, the product is first placed on the first conveyor belt 1 and then transported to the irradiation chamber 6 for irradiation sterilization. One side of the product is irradiated and sterilized, and the product is transported to the first conveyor section 21. When it reaches the end of the first conveyor section 21, the material-discharging cylinder 242 is activated, and the material-discharging plate 244 pushes the product to the second conveyor section 22, and then to the third conveyor section 23. The material-blocking plate 232 on the third conveyor section 23 can prevent the product from falling. If the product is offset, the guide device can push the product to the correct position through the guide cylinder and the pushing mechanism. The product is transported to the flip conveyor belt 3, and the flipping device 7 works. The height of the lifting cylinder 72 is controlled and the position of the adjustment cylinder 74 is adjusted so that the claw 77 can grasp the product. The claw 77 grasps the product, and the rotating cylinder 76 is activated to flip the product so that the other side to be irradiated faces up.

[0033] Products to be irradiated are marked with markings that can be identified by inspection cameras 41. After being flipped, the products arrive on inspection conveyor belt 4, where they are inspected by inspection cameras 41. If a product fails to flip, a baffle plate 44 extends and manual intervention is performed. Successfully flipped products are conveyed to a third conveyor belt 5 and then to irradiation chamber 6 for irradiation of the next side. The product is flipped to irradiate different sides according to the irradiation requirements.

[0034] Automated flipping reduces the uncertainty associated with manual operation and prevents repeated irradiation of flipped surfaces, saving irradiation resources while also preventing over-handling of products. By precisely controlling product flipping, all surfaces requiring sterilization receive a uniform irradiation dose, improving sterilization effectiveness.

[0035] It should be noted that the conveyor belt, grippers, and guide devices in this embodiment are universal standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art, and their structures and principles can be known to those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0036] The present invention is described above by way of examples, but the present invention is not limited to the above specific embodiments. Any changes or modifications based on the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A flip-type irradiation sterilization equipment, characterized by: The invention comprises a first conveyor belt (1), a second conveyor belt (2), a flip conveyor belt (3), a detection conveyor belt (4) and a third conveyor belt (5) connected to each other at the end, wherein the conveyor belt (1) passes through an irradiation chamber (6), and a flip device (7) is provided on the flip conveyor belt (3), and the flip device (7) comprises a flip bracket (71) and a lifting cylinder (72), wherein the cylinder body of the lifting cylinder (72) is mounted on the flip bracket (71), and the free end of the piston rod thereof is connected to the mounting seat (73); an adjusting cylinder (74) is provided on the mounting seat (73), and the output end of the adjusting cylinder (74) is connected to a sliding plate (75), and a rotating cylinder (76) is installed on the sliding plate (75), and the output end of the rotating cylinder (76) is detachably connected to a hand claw (77).

2. The flip-type irradiation sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A detection camera (41) is installed on the detection conveyor belt (4).

3. The flip-type irradiation sterilization equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixed plate (42) is installed on the detection conveyor belt (4), a material blocking cylinder (43) is fixed to the fixed plate (42), a free end of the piston rod of the material blocking cylinder (43) is connected to a material blocking plate (44), and the material blocking plate (44) is located between adjacent rollers (40).

4. The flip-type irradiation sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second conveyor belt (2) comprises a first conveying portion (21) and a third conveying portion (23) which are parallel to each other, and a second conveying portion (22) is provided between the first conveying portion (21) and the third conveying portion (23).

5. The flip-type irradiation sterilization equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: A material shifting device (24) is provided on the first conveying portion (21), the material shifting device (24) comprising a material shifting bracket (241), a material shifting cylinder (242) being mounted on the material shifting bracket (241), an output end of the material shifting cylinder (242) being connected to a support bracket (243), and a material shifting plate (244) being connected to the support bracket (243).

6. The flip-type irradiation sterilization equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: A material blocking plate (232) is installed on the third conveying part (23).

7. The flip-type irradiation sterilization equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide device is provided on the third conveying part (23), and the guide device comprises a guide cylinder and a pushing mechanism.

8. The flip-type irradiation sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third conveyor belt (5) has the same structure as the second conveyor belt (2).

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