Liquid level detection device for beverage filling machine
By designing an automatic cleaning component, the problem of inaccurate detection caused by dust and dirt in the infrared liquid level detection device in the beverage filling machine is solved, automatic cleaning is achieved, the detection accuracy and reliability are improved, and energy saving and environmental protection are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423059611.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-12
AI Technical Summary
Infrared liquid level detection devices in beverage filling machines are easily affected by dust and dirt, resulting in inaccurate detection. Traditional cleaning methods are time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it is difficult to ensure timeliness and effectiveness.
A liquid level detection device including a cleaning component is designed. The cleaning component uses a transmission part, a rotating ring, a reciprocating roller and a cleaning brush to automatically clean the infrared emitter by utilizing the rotation of the beverage bottle to ensure its surface is clean.
It realizes automatic cleaning of infrared emitters, improves the accuracy and reliability of liquid level detection, saves energy and protects the environment, and does not require manual intervention.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of liquid level detection, in particular to a liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine. Background Art
[0002] With the rapid development of the beverage industry, the automation level and production efficiency of beverage filling machines are constantly improving. Accurate liquid level detection is crucial in the beverage filling process, as it directly impacts product quality and consistency. Infrared liquid level detection devices are widely used for liquid level detection in beverage filling machines due to their non-contact measurement, high accuracy, and fast response speed. However, in actual use, the infrared emitters of infrared liquid level detection devices are susceptible to impurities such as dust and dirt. These impurities adhere to the emitter surface, weakening the infrared emission intensity and changing the emission angle, thereby affecting the accuracy of liquid level detection. Traditional cleaning methods typically require manual cleaning, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also difficult to ensure timely and effective cleaning. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and in the abstract and title of the utility model to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract and the title of the utility model, and such simplifications or omissions shall not be used to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0004] In view of the above problems and / or the problems existing in the existing liquid level detection device for beverage filling machines, the present utility model is proposed.
[0005] Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is that the infrared liquid level detection device is inconvenient to clean.
[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions: A liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine, comprising a main body assembly including a disc and an infrared emitter, wherein the infrared emitter is located on one side of the disc;
[0007] a cleaning assembly, disposed on one side of the infrared emitter, comprising a transmission member, located on one side of the infrared emitter, comprising a fixed frame, a rotating ring, a rotating sleeve, a reciprocating roller, a lifting plate, a fixed plate, and a torsion spring, wherein the fixed frame is disposed on one side of the disc, the rotating ring is located on one side of the fixed frame, the rotating sleeve is inserted into the rotating ring, the reciprocating roller is inserted into the rotating sleeve, the lifting plate is fixed to one side of the reciprocating roller, the fixed plate is fixed to the outside of the rotating ring, and both ends of the torsion spring are respectively fixed to the rotating ring and the rotating sleeve;
[0008] The cleaning assembly also includes an auxiliary component, which is arranged on the disc and includes a fixed column and a push plate. The fixed column is fixed to the edge of the disc, and the push plate is fixed to the top of the fixed column.
[0009] As a preferred solution of the liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine described in the utility model, wherein: the cleaning assembly also includes a locking piece, which is arranged on one side of the rotating sleeve, including a support plate, a locking block and a first spring, the support plate is arranged on one side of the rotating sleeve, a slide groove is opened in the support plate, the locking block slides in the slide groove, one end of the first spring is fixed to the locking block, and the other end is fixed to the inner wall of the slide groove.
[0010] As a preferred solution of the liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine of the present invention, a locking groove is provided in the rotating sleeve, and the locking block can be engaged with the locking groove.
[0011] As a preferred solution of the liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine of the utility model, a push block is fixed outside the rotating ring, and a fixed block is provided on the top of the locking block.
[0012] As a preferred solution of the liquid level detection device for beverage filling machine described in the utility model, wherein: a movable groove is opened in the fixed frame, a limiting block is set in the movable groove, a limiting groove is opened in the rotating ring, and the limiting block can be engaged with the limiting groove.
[0013] As a preferred solution of the liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine of the utility model, a second spring is fixed to one end of the limit block, and the other end of the second spring is fixed to the inner wall of the movable groove.
[0014] As a preferred solution of the liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine of the utility model, one end of the limit block is inclined.
[0015] As a preferred solution of the liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine of the utility model, a cleaning brush is fixed on one side of the lifting plate.
[0016] As a preferred solution of the liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine of the utility model, a card slot is provided in the disc.
[0017] As a preferred solution of the liquid level detection device for the beverage filling machine described in the utility model, the main body component also includes a motor, a workbench, a filling mechanism and an infrared liquid level detection device, the motor is fixed to the bottom of the disc, the workbench is arranged on the disc, the filling mechanism is fixed on the workbench, and the infrared liquid level detection device is fixed to the workbench.
[0018] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: by designing a cleaning component, the infrared emitter can be automatically cleaned without manual intervention. The cleaning component cleans the infrared emitter at regular intervals to ensure that the emitter surface is always kept clean, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of liquid level detection. At the same time, the automatic rotation of the beverage bottle is used to provide the required energy for the cleaning component, without the need for additional energy supply, which is energy-saving and environmentally friendly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive work. Among them:
[0020] Figure 1 This is the overall structure diagram of the liquid level detection device for beverage filling machines.
[0021] Figure 2 Liquid level detection device for beverage filling machine Figure 1 A partial enlarged structural diagram of point A in the middle.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the fixing frame of the liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine.
[0023] Figure 4 Liquid level detection device for beverage filling machine Figure 3 A partial enlarged structural diagram of point B in the middle.
[0024] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the rotating sleeve of the liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine.
[0025] Figure 6 Liquid level detection device for beverage filling machine Figure 5 A partial enlarged structural diagram at point C in the middle.
[0026] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the limit block of the liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0029] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in various places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.
[0030] Example 1
[0031] Reference Figure 1-Figure 7 , which is the first embodiment of the present utility model, provides a liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine. The liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine includes a main body component 100, including a disc 101 and an infrared emitter 102, and the infrared emitter 102 is located on one side of the disc 101.
[0032] The infrared transmitter 102 is used to continuously emit infrared signals of a specific wavelength and intensity, providing a signal source for the subsequent liquid level detection process. This is a prior art and will not be elaborated in this solution. Those skilled in the art will be able to clearly understand the working principle.
[0033] The cleaning component 200 is arranged on one side of the infrared emitter 102 and includes a transmission part 201, which is located on one side of the infrared emitter 102 and includes a fixed frame 201a, a rotating ring 201b, a rotating sleeve 201c, a reciprocating roller 201d, a lifting plate 201e, a fixed plate 201f and a torsion spring 201g. The fixed frame 201a is arranged on one side of the disc 101, the rotating ring 201b is located on one side of the fixed frame 201a, the rotating sleeve 201c is inserted into the rotating ring 201b, the reciprocating roller 201d is inserted into the rotating sleeve 201c, the lifting plate 201e is fixed to one side of the reciprocating roller 201d, the fixed plate 201f is fixed to the outside of the rotating ring 201b, and the two ends of the torsion spring 201g are respectively fixed to the rotating ring 201b and the rotating sleeve 201c.
[0034] The rotating ring 201b is connected to the fixed frame 201a by a bearing, and the rotating sleeve 201c is connected to the fixed frame 201a through a bearing. A clamping block 201l is fixed in the rotating sleeve 201c. The clamping block 201l is adapted to the groove set inside the reciprocating roller 201d and is slidably connected, so that the rotating sleeve 201c can drive the reciprocating roller 201d to move in a specific direction through the clamping block 201l when rotating. There are multiple fixed plates 201f, which are evenly distributed on the outside of the rotating ring 201b.
[0035] The rotation of the rotating ring 201b causes the torsion spring 201g to deform, thereby charging the torsion spring 201g and providing energy reserve for the subsequent rotation of the rotating sleeve 201c. When the rotating sleeve 201c rotates, the reciprocating roller 201d cooperates with the block 201l to make the reciprocating roller 201d move vertically back and forth in the rotating sleeve 201c, thereby driving the lifting plate 201e to move vertically.
[0036] The cleaning assembly 200 further includes an auxiliary component 202 disposed on the disc 101 , including a fixed column 202a and a push plate 202b . The fixed column 202a is fixed to the edge of the disc 101 , and the push plate 202b is fixed to the top of the fixed column 202a .
[0037] The fixed column 202a is used to support the push plate 202b, and the push plate 202b is used to push the fixed plate 201f to rotate, thereby driving the rotating ring 201b to rotate. The rotation of the disc 101 drives the push plate 202b to rotate. When the push plate 202b rotates to a position close to the infrared emitter 102, it will contact the fixed plate 201f and apply thrust to the fixed plate 201f, causing the fixed plate 201f to rotate, thereby driving the rotating ring 201b to rotate, thereby providing energy for the subsequent cleaning process.
[0038] Example 2
[0039] Reference Figure 1-Figure 7 , which is the second embodiment of the present utility model, and this embodiment is based on the previous embodiment.
[0040] Specifically, the cleaning assembly 200 also includes a locking member 203, which is arranged on one side of the rotating sleeve 201c, including a support plate 203a, a locking block 203b and a first spring 203c. The support plate 203a is arranged on one side of the rotating sleeve 201c, and a slide groove 203a-1 is opened in the support plate 203a. The locking block 203b slides in the slide groove 203a-1. One end of the first spring 203c is fixed to the locking block 203b, and the other end is fixed to the inner wall of the slide groove 203a-1.
[0041] The locking member 203 is configured to limit the rotation of the rotating ring 201b and the rotating sleeve 201c, thereby ensuring that the torsion spring 201g is deformed, providing energy reserves for subsequent cleaning work. The support plate 203a is configured to support the locking block 203b, and the first spring 203c provides thrust for the locking block 203b.
[0042] Specifically, a locking groove 201c-1 is defined in the rotating sleeve 201c, and the locking block 203b can be engaged with the locking groove 201c-1.
[0043] Through the cooperation between the locking block 203b and the locking groove 201c-1, when the two are engaged, the rotating sleeve 201c will not rotate, thereby preventing the rotating sleeve 201c from rotating with the rotating ring 201b when it rotates, causing the torsion spring 201g to be unable to deform. When the two are not engaged, the rotating sleeve 201c can rotate, thereby driving the reciprocating roller 201d to reciprocate.
[0044] Specifically, a push block 201h is fixed outside the rotating ring 201b, and a fixing block 203d is provided on the top of the locking block 203b.
[0045] The pushing block 201h and the fixed block 203d are used to unlock the engagement state of the locking block 203b and the locking groove 201c-1. The rotating ring 201b rotates to drive the pushing block 201h to rotate. When the pushing block 201h rotates to the side of the locking block 203b, the pushing block 201h will contact the fixed block 203d and squeeze the fixed block 203d to move away from the rotating ring 201b. Under the restriction of the sliding groove 203a-1, the fixed block 203d drives the locking block 203b along the direction of the sliding groove 203a-1 away from the locking groove 201c-1, thereby unlocking the restriction on the rotation of the rotating sleeve 201c, ensuring that the rotating sleeve 201c can rotate under the action of the torsion spring 201g and drive the reciprocating roller 201d to move.
[0046] Specifically, a movable groove 201a-1 is defined in the fixed frame 201a, a limiting block 201i is provided in the movable groove 201a-1, a limiting groove 201b-1 is defined in the rotating ring 201b, and the limiting block 201i can be engaged with the limiting groove 201b-1.
[0047] The cooperation between the limiting block 201i and the limiting groove 201b-1 is used to limit the rotation direction of the rotating ring 201b, thereby ensuring that the rotation of the rotating ring 201b can cause the torsion spring 201g to deform.
[0048] Specifically, a second spring 201j is fixed to one end of the limiting block 201i, and the other end of the second spring 201j is fixed to the inner wall of the moving groove 201a-1.
[0049] The second spring 201j is provided to apply a thrust to the limit block 201i, ensuring that the limit block 201i can be engaged with the limit groove 201b-1, thereby avoiding affecting the torsion spring 201g from being unable to charge and provide energy for subsequent cleaning.
[0050] Example 3
[0051] Reference Figure 1-Figure 7 , which is the third embodiment of the present utility model, and is based on the first two embodiments.
[0052] Specifically, one end of the limiting block 201i is inclined.
[0053] The inclined setting ensures that the rotating ring 201b can only rotate in one direction. When the rotating ring 201b rotates, the locking block 203b engages with the locking groove 201c-1, so that the rotating sleeve 201c cannot rotate, thereby causing the torsion spring 201g to deform. When the rotating ring 201b stops rotating, the limiting block 201i cooperates with the limiting groove 201b-1, so that the rotating ring 201b can only rotate in one direction, thereby preventing the rotating ring 201b from reversing under the action of the torsion spring 201g, causing the torsion spring 201g to recover and resulting in the inability to store energy.
[0054] Specifically, a cleaning brush 201k is fixed to one side of the lifting plate 201e.
[0055] When the cleaning brush 201k is in working state, it can contact the surface of the infrared emitter 102 and move under the action of a specific driving mechanism to clean the infrared emitter 102, remove dust, dirt and other impurities on its surface, and ensure the normal operation of the infrared emitter 102 and the accuracy of liquid level detection.
[0056] Specifically, a slot 101 - 1 is defined in the disc 101 .
[0057] There are multiple slots 101 - 1 for supporting and positioning beverage bottles, ensuring that the beverage bottles can be moved to accurate positions and ensuring filling accuracy.
[0058] Specifically, the main component 100 also includes a motor 103, a workbench 104, a filling mechanism 105 and an infrared liquid level detection device 106. The motor 103 is fixed to the bottom of the disc 101, the workbench 104 is arranged on the disc 101, the filling mechanism 105 is fixed on the workbench 104, and the infrared liquid level detection device 106 is fixed to the workbench 104.
[0059] The motor 103 drives the disc 101 to rotate, thereby realizing automatic loading and providing energy for the cleaning component 200. The workbench 104 is used to support the infrared emitter 102 to ensure that the infrared emitter 102 is stably set. The filling mechanism 105 accurately injects the beverage into the beverage bottle. By precisely controlling parameters such as flow rate, pressure and filling time, it is ensured that each beverage bottle can be filled to a predetermined liquid level. The infrared liquid level detection device 106 monitors the liquid level in the container in real time by emitting and receiving infrared signals. It can accurately determine whether the liquid level has reached the predetermined value during the filling process and provide timely feedback information to the filling mechanism 105.
[0060] During use, in the initial state, the locking block 203b is engaged with the locking groove 201c-1, and the limiting block 201i is engaged with the limiting groove 201b-1. At this time, the rotating sleeve 201c cannot rotate, and the rotating ring 201b can only rotate in one direction.
[0061] The motor 103 is started and drives the disc 101 to rotate. When the disc 101 rotates to a position close to the infrared emitter 102, the push plate 202b contacts the fixed plate 201f and applies a thrust to the fixed plate 201f, causing the fixed plate 201f to rotate, thereby driving the rotating ring 201b to rotate. The rotation of the rotating ring 201b causes the torsion spring 201g to deform, thereby charging the torsion spring 201g and providing energy reserve for the subsequent rotation of the rotating sleeve 201c. At the same time, the rotation of the rotating ring 201b drives the push block 201h to rotate. When the push block 201h rotates to one side of the locking block 203b, the push block 201h will contact the fixed block 203d and squeeze the fixed block 203d to move away from the rotating ring 201b, thereby unlocking the rotation limit of the rotating sleeve 201c. At the same time, the disc 101 drives the push plate 202b to continue to rotate, while the position of the push block 201h does not change, and the rotating sleeve 201c can still continue to rotate.
[0062] At this time, the torsion spring 201g will release deformation energy, causing the rotating sleeve 201c to rotate. Through the cooperation of the reciprocating roller 201d and the clamping block 201l, the reciprocating roller 201d will reciprocate vertically in the rotating sleeve 201c, thereby driving the lifting plate 201e to reciprocate vertically, thereby driving the cleaning brush 201k to reciprocate and clean the infrared emitter 102 to remove dust, dirt and other impurities on its surface, ensuring the normal operation of the infrared emitter 102 and the accuracy of liquid level detection.
[0063] When the disc 101 drives the push plate 202b to rotate one circle, it contacts and squeezes the push block 201h again, so that the push block 201h is no longer in contact with the locking block 203b. The first spring 203c pushes the locking block 203b to engage with the locking groove 201c-1, and again limits the rotation of the rotating sleeve 201c, thereby realizing periodic cleaning.
[0064] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all of these should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine, characterized in that: include, A main body component (100) comprises a circular disk (101) and an infrared emitter (102), wherein the infrared emitter (102) is located on one side of the circular disk (101); A cleaning assembly (200) is arranged on one side of the infrared emitter (102), comprising a transmission member (201), located on one side of the infrared emitter (102), comprising a fixed frame (201a), a rotating ring (201b), a rotating sleeve (201c), a reciprocating roller (201d), a lifting plate (201e), a fixed plate (201f), and a torsion spring (201g); the fixed frame (201a) is arranged on one side of the disk (101), and the rotating ring (201b) Located on one side of the fixed frame (201a), the rotating sleeve (201c) is inserted into the rotating ring (201b), the reciprocating roller (201d) is inserted into the rotating sleeve (201c), the lifting plate (201e) is fixed to one side of the reciprocating roller (201d), the fixed plate (201f) is fixed to the outside of the rotating ring (201b), and both ends of the torsion spring (201g) are respectively fixed to the rotating ring (201b) and the rotating sleeve (201c); The cleaning assembly (200) further includes an auxiliary component (202), which is arranged on the disc (101) and includes a fixed column (202a) and a push plate (202b), wherein the fixed column (202a) is fixed to the edge of the disc (101), and the push plate (202b) is fixed to the top of the fixed column (202a).
2. The liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (200) further comprises a locking member (203), which is arranged on one side of the rotating sleeve (201c) and comprises a support plate (203a), a locking block (203b) and a first spring (203c); the support plate (203a) is arranged on one side of the rotating sleeve (201c); a sliding groove (203a-1) is provided in the support plate (203a); the locking block (203b) slides in the sliding groove (203a-1); one end of the first spring (203c) is fixed to the locking block (203b), and the other end is fixed to the inner wall of the sliding groove (203a-1).
3. The liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A locking groove (201c-1) is provided in the rotating sleeve (201c), and the locking block (203b) can be engaged with the locking groove (201c-1).
4. The liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: A push block (201h) is fixed outside the rotating ring (201b), and a fixing block (203d) is provided on the top of the locking block (203b).
5. The liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A movable groove (201a-1) is provided in the fixed frame (201a), a limiting block (201i) is provided in the movable groove (201a-1), a limiting groove (201b-1) is provided in the rotating ring (201b), and the limiting block (201i) can be engaged with the limiting groove (201b-1).
6. The liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second spring (201j) is fixed to one end of the limiting block (201i), and the other end of the second spring (201j) is fixed to the inner wall of the movable groove (201a-1).
7. The liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the limiting block (201i) is inclined.
8. The liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: A cleaning brush (201k) is fixed to one side of the lifting plate (201e).
9. The liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: A slot (101-1) is provided in the disc (101).
10. The liquid level detection device for a beverage filling machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The main body component (100) further includes a motor (103), a workbench (104), a filling mechanism (105), and an infrared liquid level detection device (106); the motor (103) is fixed to the bottom of the disc (101); the workbench (104) is arranged on the disc (101); the filling mechanism (105) is fixed on the workbench (104); and the infrared liquid level detection device (106) is fixed to the workbench (104).