Automatic cleaning device for warehousing conveying belt of automatic dispensing machine
By designing disinfection, cleaning, and adjustment components on the conveyor belt of the dispensing machine, automatic adjustment of the conveyor belt height and close-fitting cleaning are achieved, solving the problem of ease of use of the conveyor belt cleaning device and improving the cleaning effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423104792.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-16
AI Technical Summary
The existing conveyor belt cleaning device for dispensing machines is difficult to adjust to fit the cleaning mechanism against the conveyor belt surface according to the height of the conveyor belt, which affects the ease of use.
An automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of an automatic medicine dispensing machine was designed, comprising a disinfection component, a cleaning component, and an adjustment component. Through the cooperation of hydraulic rods and screws, height adjustment and close-fitting cleaning are achieved, combined with scrapers and brush heads for cleaning.
The ease of use of the cleaning device has been improved, enabling it to perform targeted cleaning and disinfection based on the actual conditions of the conveyor belt, ensuring the cleanliness of the conveyor belt surface.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning technology for conveyor belts of dispensing machines, and in particular to an automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of an automatic dispensing machine. Background Technology
[0002] A dispensing machine is an automated medication dispensing device used in pharmacies. The dispensing machine is connected to the hospital's information system. After the patient pays, the prescription information is transmitted to the Stan dispensing machine. The self-service dispensing machine automatically selects the medication, affixes the medication instructions, and assigns a dispensing window to the patient. The whole process takes only 6 seconds. During the storage and transportation process of the dispensing machine, the conveyor belt needs to be disinfected and cleaned to avoid bacteria or dust on the conveyor belt from contaminating the surface of the transported medication packaging.
[0003] Patent document CN109650001A discloses a conveyor belt cleaning device, belonging to the field of conveyor belt cleaning technology. It includes a frame-type mounting bracket with a material discharge port in the middle. A cleaning component is positioned directly above the discharge port. The cleaning component includes two parallel rotating rollers, a left rotating roller and a right rotating roller. Several brushes are arranged on the circumference of both the left and right rotating rollers, with gaps between adjacent brushes. The left rotating roller is mounted on the mounting bracket via a left fixed frame, and the right rotating roller is mounted on the mounting bracket via a right fixed frame. The left rotating roller and the left fixed frame are in a rotational sliding fit, and the right rotating roller and the right fixed frame are also in a rotational sliding fit. The conveyor belt cleaning device described in this invention has a simple structure. This design uses the lower surface of the conveyor belt for cleaning, which is very convenient and produces a very clean conveyor belt, ensuring a clean surface.
[0004] Although the above application uses the lower surface of the conveyor belt for cleaning, which is very convenient and the cleaned conveyor belt is very clean, ensuring the cleaning effect of the conveyor belt surface, it is inconvenient to make the cleaning mechanism fit the surface of the conveyor belt according to the height of the conveyor belt in actual application, thus affecting the ease of use of the cleaning device. Utility Model Content
[0005] This utility model discloses an automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of an automatic dispensing machine, which aims to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] An automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of an automatic medicine dispensing machine includes a base, on which a disinfection component, a cleaning component, and an adjustment component are respectively arranged.
[0008] The disinfection assembly includes a sliding plate mounted on a base, a positioning tube fixedly installed on the top of the sliding plate, a hydraulic rod inserted into the top of the positioning tube, an mounting plate fixedly installed on the top of the hydraulic rod, a connecting hose inserted into the mounting plate, the bottom of the connecting hose penetrating the mounting plate and extending to the outside of the mounting plate, connecting to a horizontal tube, and the bottom of the horizontal tube connecting to a nozzle.
[0009] The cleaning assembly includes a vertical tube inserted inside the positioning tube, a screw connected to the inside of the vertical tube, a buffer plate fitted on the top of the screw, a groove at the bottom of the buffer plate, a shock-absorbing spring fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the groove, a cleaning plate fixedly installed on the bottom of the shock-absorbing spring, and a scraper and a brush head fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the cleaning plate, respectively.
[0010] By using the disinfection and cleaning components together, the height of the disinfection and cleaning components can be adjusted according to the height of the conveyor belt. This allows for surface cleaning and disinfection of the conveyor belt as needed, thus facilitating the cleaning operation and improving the ease of use of the cleaning device.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the base has an annular groove, and an anti-slip ring made of rubber is embedded inside the annular groove.
[0012] The annular groove and anti-slip ring are designed to place the device and increase the friction between the base and the ground.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a threaded ring is fitted onto the surface of the screw, and a rotating ring is fitted onto the top of the threaded ring. The bottom of the rotating ring is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded ring, and a rotating plate is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the rotating ring. The surface of the rotating plate is provided with anti-slip texture.
[0014] By using the screw ring and rotating ring, the screw can be locked to the inner wall of the vertical pipe during use, preventing the screw from rotating between itself and the vertical pipe and thus making it impossible to position the screw.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the buffer plate has a circular hole for the screw to rotate, and hexagonal socket head cap screws are inserted on both sides of the surface of the buffer plate. One end of the hexagonal socket head cap screw passes through the buffer plate and extends into the interior of the circular hole, and the end of the hexagonal socket head cap screw located inside the circular hole contacts the surface of the screw.
[0016] The buffer plate can be positioned on the screw during use using the provided hex bolts, and the rotation angle of the buffer plate can then be adjusted as needed.
[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the buffer plate has a groove for the cleaning plate to pass through, and the inner wall of the groove is slidably connected to the surface of the cleaning plate.
[0018] The grooves in the plate allow the cleaning plate to pass through, ensuring the normal movement of the components.
[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the adjustment assembly includes a cavity formed inside the base, a slide plate slidably connected inside the cavity, slide rods fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the slide plate, the top of the slide rods passing through the base and fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide plate, a motor fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the cavity, a lead screw fixedly installed on the output shaft of the motor, one end of the lead screw passing through the slide plate and extending to the outside of the slide plate.
[0020] The adjustable components allow for lateral movement of the parts on the positioning tube during use, thereby adjusting the overall cleaning position according to the position of the conveyor belt and improving the ease of use of the device.
[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the slide plate has a threaded hole for threaded connection with the lead screw, one end of the lead screw is fitted with a sleeve for rotatable connection with the lead screw, one side of the sleeve is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the cavity, and both sides of the upper surface of the base have rod grooves, the inner wall of the rod groove is slidably connected to the surface of the slide rod.
[0022] By using a sleeve, one end of the lead screw is limited, preventing it from shaking during use and maintaining the stability of the component.
[0023] As can be seen from the above, the automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of the automatic dispensing machine provided by this utility model has the following technical effects.
[0024] Firstly, by using the disinfection and cleaning components together, the height of the disinfection and cleaning components can be adjusted according to the height of the conveyor belt. This allows for surface cleaning and disinfection of the conveyor belt according to actual conditions, thus facilitating the cleaning operation of the conveyor belt and improving the ease of use of the cleaning device.
[0025] Secondly, the adjustable components allow for lateral movement of the parts on the positioning tube during use, thereby adjusting the overall cleaning position according to the position of the conveyor belt, which improves the ease of use of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0027] Figure 2 This is a first-view three-dimensional cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second-view stereoscopic cross-sectional structure of the present invention.
[0029] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0030] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.
[0031] In the attached diagram: 1. Base; 2. Disinfection assembly; 200. Sliding plate; 201. Positioning tube; 202. Hydraulic rod; 203. Mounting plate; 204. Connecting hose; 205. Horizontal tube; 206. Nozzle; 3. Cleaning assembly; 300. Vertical tube; 301. Screw; 302. Buffer plate; 303. Shock-absorbing spring; 304. Cleaning plate; 305. Scraper; 306. Brush head; 307. Threaded ring; 308. Rotating ring; 309. Socket head cap screw; 4. Adjustment assembly; 400. Slide plate; 401. Slide rod; 402. Motor; 403. Lead screw; 5. Anti-slip ring. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0033] Reference Figures 1-5 An automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of an automatic medicine dispensing machine includes a base 1, on which a disinfection component 2, a cleaning component 3 and an adjustment component 4 are respectively arranged.
[0034] The disinfection component 2 includes a sliding plate 200 disposed on a base 1. A positioning tube 201 is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding plate 200. A hydraulic rod 202 is inserted into the top of the positioning tube 201. An mounting plate 203 is fixedly installed on the top of the hydraulic rod 202. A connecting hose 204 is inserted into the mounting plate 203. The bottom of the connecting hose 204 passes through the mounting plate 203 and extends to the outside of the mounting plate 203, communicating with a horizontal tube 205. The bottom of the horizontal tube 205 communicates with a nozzle 206.
[0035] The cleaning component 3 includes a vertical tube 300 inserted inside the positioning tube 201. A screw 301 is threadedly connected to the inside of the vertical tube 300. A buffer plate 302 is fitted onto the top of the screw 301. A groove is formed at the bottom of the buffer plate 302. A shock-absorbing spring 303 is fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the groove. A cleaning plate 304 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the shock-absorbing spring 303. A scraper 305 and a brush head 306 are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the cleaning plate 304, respectively. The disinfection component 2 and the cleaning component 3 work together to allow for height adjustment of the disinfection component 2 and the cleaning component 3 according to the height of the conveyor belt. This allows for surface cleaning and disinfection of the conveyor belt according to actual conditions, facilitating the cleaning operation and improving the ease of use of the cleaning device. A threaded ring 307 is fitted onto the surface of the screw 301 and threadedly connected to it. A rotating ring 308 is fitted onto the top of the threaded ring 307. The bottom of the rotating ring 308 is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded ring 307. A rotating... The plate and rotating plate have anti-slip textures on their surface. The screw ring 307 and rotating ring 308 are provided to lock the screw 301 against the inner wall of the vertical tube 300 during use, preventing the screw 301 from rotating between itself and the vertical tube 300 and thus ensuring its proper positioning. The bottom of the buffer plate 302 has a circular hole for the screw 301 to rotate. Both sides of the buffer plate 302 are fitted with hexagonal socket head cap screws 309, one end of which penetrates the buffer plate 302 and extends into the circular hole. The hex socket head cap screw 309 is located inside the round hole, with one end in contact with the surface of the screw rod 301. During use, the hex socket head cap screw 309 can position the buffer plate 302 on the screw rod 301. The rotation angle of the buffer plate 302 can then be adjusted as needed. The bottom of the buffer plate 302 has a groove for the cleaning plate 304 to pass through, and the inner wall of the groove is slidably connected to the surface of the cleaning plate 304. The groove allows the cleaning plate 304 to pass through, maintaining the normal movement of the components.
[0036] Reference Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the base 1 is provided with an annular groove, and an anti-slip ring 5 is embedded inside the annular groove. The anti-slip ring 5 is made of rubber. The annular groove and the anti-slip ring 5 are provided to achieve the effect of placing the device and increasing the friction between the base 1 and the ground.
[0037] Reference Figure 3In a preferred embodiment, the adjustment assembly 4 includes a cavity formed inside the base 1. A slide plate 400 is slidably connected inside the cavity. Slide rods 401 are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the slide plate 400. The top of the slide rods 401 passes through the base 1 and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide plate 200. A motor 402 is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the cavity. A lead screw 403 is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the motor 402. One end of the lead screw 403 passes through the slide plate 400 and extends to the outside of the slide plate 400. The adjustment assembly 4 can adjust the components on the positioning tube 201 laterally during use. The movable design allows for adjustment of the overall cleaning position based on the conveyor belt position, improving the ease of use of the device. A threaded hole is provided on the slide plate 400 for threaded connection with the lead screw 403. A sleeve is fitted onto one end of the lead screw 403, rotatably connected to it. One side of the sleeve is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the cavity. Rod grooves are provided on both sides of the upper surface of the base 1, with the inner wall of the grooves slidably connected to the surface of the slide bar 401. The sleeve effectively limits the movement of one end of the lead screw 403, preventing it from shaking during use and maintaining the stability of the component.
[0038] Working principle: In use, the device is placed on one side of the conveyor belt, and then the motor 402 is controlled to work. The motor 402 drives the slide plate 400 on the lead screw 403 to move, thereby moving the sliding plate 200 on the top of the slide rod 401, which in turn moves the disinfection component 2 and the cleaning component 3, so that the brush head 306 and the nozzle 206 are both above the conveyor belt. Then, when it is necessary to adjust the height of the nozzle 206, the hydraulic rod 202 is controlled to work, and then the hydraulic rod 202 drives the nozzle 206 on the mounting plate 203 to adjust the height. When the scraper 305 and brush head 306 come into contact with the surface of the conveyor belt, loosen the screw ring 307 and then rotate the screw 301 to adjust the height of the buffer plate 302, so that the brush head 306 and scraper 305 come into contact with the surface of the conveyor belt. Then tighten the screw ring 307 to lock the screw 301. When it is necessary to adjust the direction of the buffer plate 302, use a hex wrench to loosen the internal hex bolt 309, and then let the buffer plate 302 rotate on the screw 301. When the buffer plate 302 is adjusted to the appropriate direction, tighten the internal hex bolt 309.
[0039] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. The substitutions may be replacements of some structures, devices, or method steps, or they may be complete technical solutions. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of an automatic dispensing machine, comprising a base, characterized in that, The base is equipped with a disinfection component, a cleaning component, and an adjustment component. The disinfection assembly includes a sliding plate mounted on a base, a positioning tube fixedly installed on the top of the sliding plate, a hydraulic rod inserted into the top of the positioning tube, an mounting plate fixedly installed on the top of the hydraulic rod, a connecting hose inserted into the mounting plate, the bottom of the connecting hose penetrating the mounting plate and extending to the outside of the mounting plate to connect with a horizontal tube, and the bottom of the horizontal tube connecting with a nozzle. The cleaning assembly includes a vertical tube inserted inside the positioning tube, a screw connected to the inside of the vertical tube, a buffer plate fitted on the top of the screw, a groove at the bottom of the buffer plate, a shock-absorbing spring fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the groove, a cleaning plate fixedly installed on the bottom of the shock-absorbing spring, and a scraper and a brush head fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the cleaning plate, respectively.
2. The automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of an automatic dispensing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the base has an annular groove, and an anti-slip ring is embedded inside the annular groove. The anti-slip ring is made of rubber.
3. The automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of an automatic dispensing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The screw is fitted with a threaded ring that is threadedly connected to the screw. A rotating ring is fitted on the top of the threaded ring. The bottom of the rotating ring is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded ring. A rotating plate is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the rotating ring. The surface of the rotating plate is provided with anti-slip texture.
4. The automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of an automatic dispensing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the buffer plate has a circular hole for the screw to rotate. Both sides of the surface of the buffer plate are fitted with hexagonal socket head cap screws. One end of the hexagonal socket head cap screw passes through the buffer plate and extends into the inside of the circular hole. The end of the hexagonal socket head cap screw located inside the circular hole contacts the surface of the screw.
5. The automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of an automatic dispensing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the buffer plate has a groove for the cleaning plate to pass through, and the inner wall of the groove is slidably connected to the surface of the cleaning plate.
6. The automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of an automatic dispensing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly includes a cavity inside the base, a slide plate slidably connected inside the cavity, slide rods fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the slide plate, the top of the slide rods passing through the base and fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide plate, a motor fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the cavity, a lead screw fixedly installed on the output shaft of the motor, one end of the lead screw passing through the slide plate and extending to the outside of the slide plate.
7. The automatic cleaning device for the inbound conveyor belt of an automatic dispensing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The slide plate has a threaded hole that is threaded to the lead screw. One end of the lead screw is fitted with a sleeve that is rotatably connected to the lead screw. One side of the sleeve is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the cavity. Both sides of the upper surface of the base have rod grooves, and the inner wall of the rod groove is slidably connected to the surface of the slide rod.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Conveying belt cleaning device
CN109650001A