Turnover box cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a turnover box cleaning device which comprises a first frame body, a second frame body and a cleaning device. The second frame body is adjustably arranged on the first frame body in the first direction; the third frame body is adjustably arranged on the second frame body in the second direction; the mechanical arm is arranged on the third frame body, and the tail end arm section of the mechanical arm is provided with a nozzle assembly; and the first direction is parallel to the turnover plane of the turnover box. According to the turnover box cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the invention, during cleaning, the turnover box is overturned to the posture that the opening faces downwards, then the tail end of the mechanical arm can stretch into the turnover box conveniently by adjusting the position, relative to the first frame body, of the second frame body and the position, relative to the second frame body, of the third frame body, and under the action of the nozzle assembly, the turnover box is cleaned. The inside of the turnover box is comprehensively and effectively blown, and the opening of the turnover box faces downwards, so that dirt such as cleaned tobacco leaves and the like can be discharged outwards in time, the turnover box can be cleaned conveniently and quickly, and time and labor are saved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of turnover box cleaning, in particular to a turnover box cleaning device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the process of producing cigarette products, a tobacco leaf needs to be processed through multiple processes. During the processing of the tobacco leaf, a turnover box is used to transport the tobacco leaf. One end of the turnover box is hinged to a rack or other equipment. The turnover box is turned over to transport and dump the tobacco leaf. The turnover box has a large capacity and a large size. After the turnover box is unloaded, a certain amount of tobacco leaf material is adhered to the bottom and four walls of the turnover box. If the tobacco leaf material cannot be removed in time, different batches of leaves will be mixed, affecting the process quality. Moreover, if the tobacco leaf material is not removed for a long time, the leaves will mildew. Therefore, the inside of the turnover box needs to be cleaned regularly. Currently, a cigarette factory usually uses a manual cleaning method. An operator uses a water pipe and a brush to clean the inside of the turnover box. However, the turnover box is installed at a high position and has a large size. The operator needs to climb to clean the inside of the turnover box. Moreover, it is very inconvenient for the operator to clean the inside of the turnover box at the opening of the turnover box due to the interference of equipment components. In addition, the inside space is not easy to reach, the cleaning is not thorough, and the time consumption is relatively long. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The present application aims to provide a turnover box cleaning device that can conveniently clean the inside of a turnover box, thereby effectively solving the problems in the prior art.

[0004] To this end, the present application provides a turnover box cleaning device, which comprises:

[0005] A first frame body is arranged close to the turnover box.

[0006] A second frame body is adjustably arranged in the first frame body along a first direction.

[0007] A third frame body is adjustably arranged in the second frame body along a second direction.

[0008] A mechanical arm is arranged in the third frame body. The mechanical arm comprises a plurality of arm segments that are sequentially hinged to each other. An end arm segment of the mechanical arm is provided with a nozzle assembly for blowing and cleaning the turnover box.

[0009] The first direction is parallel to the turning plane of the turnover box, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0010] In some possible implementation manners, the first direction and / or the second direction is a horizontal direction.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the first frame body includes two rails, the rails are arranged along the first direction, and the two rails are arranged symmetrically relative to the middle overturning surface of the turnover box in the second direction, and the second frame body is arranged on the two rails.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the second frame body has a length along the second direction, two ends of the second frame body are respectively slidably arranged on the corresponding rails along the first direction, and the third frame body is slidably arranged on the second frame body along the second direction.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the second frame body is provided with a driving assembly for driving the second frame body to adjust on the first frame body along the first direction.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the driving assembly includes a driving wheel and a driving device for driving the driving wheel to rotate, an outer periphery of the driving wheel is in contact with the rail, and the driving wheel is driven to rotate to drive the second frame body to move on the first frame body along the first direction.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the driving device includes a driving motor and a driving shaft, the driving motor is arranged on the second frame body, the driving shaft is rotatably arranged on the second frame body, and two ends of the driving shaft are respectively connected to the driving wheel and the driving motor.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the nozzle assembly includes a base, a nozzle body is arranged on the base, an upstream port and a downstream port are arranged on the nozzle body and are in communication with each other, and the upstream port is used to be connected with a water supply pipe or a gas supply pipe.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the nozzle body has a plurality of downstream ports, each downstream port is connected with a spray pipe, and lengths of the spray pipes are different.

[0018] In some possible implementations, the base is further provided with a camera, and the camera is arranged close to the nozzle body.

[0019] According to the turnover box cleaning device provided in the embodiments of the present application, the first frame body is arranged close to the turnover box of the factory building, the second frame body can be adjusted on the first frame body along the first direction, and the third frame body can be adjusted on the second frame body along the second direction. When cleaning, the turnover box is overturned to an attitude with an opening facing downward, then the position of the second frame body relative to the first frame body and the position of the third frame body relative to the second frame body are adjusted, so that the end of the mechanical arm can be inserted into the interior of the turnover box, then the nozzle assembly is used to comprehensively and effectively spray and blow the interior of the turnover box, and the opening of the turnover box facing downward is beneficial to the timely discharge of the dirt such as tobacco leaves, and thus the turnover box can be conveniently and quickly cleaned, time and labor are saved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A structure schematic view of the turnover box cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 1.

[0021] Figure 2 A structure schematic view of the turnover box cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 1. Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of A in FIG. 1.

[0022] Figure 3 A structure schematic view of the turnover box cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 1. Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of B in FIG. 1.

[0023] Figure 4 A structure schematic view of the turnover box cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 1.

[0024] Figure 5 A structure schematic view of the turnover box cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 1. Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of C in FIG. 1.

[0025] Figure 6 A structure schematic view of the nozzle assembly provided by another embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0027] As Figures 1-6As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a turnover box cleaning device, which is applied to the cleaning treatment of the turnover box of a cigarette factory. In the production process of the cigarette factory, tobacco leaves are processed in multiple processes, and the turnover box is used to transport and deliver the tobacco leaves. The turnover box is large in size and is usually in the form of a rectangular box structure with an open side. One end of the opening of the turnover box is hinged to the equipment rack. During operation, the turnover box is repeatedly turned over under the driving of the driving components such as hydraulic cylinders, so as to realize the dumping and delivery of the tobacco leaves. When the turnover box is turned over to the state of being inclined with the opening downward, the tobacco leaves are dumped to the downstream equipment. When the turnover box is turned over to the state of being inclined with the opening upward, the upstream tobacco leaves are delivered to the turnover box. The turnover box is repeatedly operated in this way. After the tobacco leaves in the turnover box are dumped, a certain amount of residual tobacco leaves are adhered to the bottom and four walls of the turnover box. If the residual tobacco leaves are not removed in time, different batches of leaves will be mixed, which will affect the process quality. Moreover, the residual tobacco leaves are easy to mildew for a long time in the turnover box. Therefore, the operator needs to clean the inside of the turnover box regularly. Usually, the operator holds a brush and a water pipe to flush the inside of the turnover box. Since the installation position of the turnover box is relatively high, the operator needs to perform high-altitude operation. Moreover, due to the interference of other equipment components, it is very inconvenient for the operator to clean the opening of the turnover box. There are also areas in the space inside the turnover box that are not easy to reach. The cleaning is not thorough, and the whole process is time-consuming. The turnover box cleaning device of the present application aims to improve the convenience of cleaning the turnover box and can completely and quickly clean the turnover box 91.

[0028] The turnover box 91 cleaning device comprises a first frame body, a second frame body 12 and a third frame body 13, the first frame body is arranged close to the turnover box 91 of the cigarette factory workshop, for example, the downstream of the turnover box 91 of the workshop is provided with a conveying belt 92, the first frame body is preferably straddled above the conveying belt 92 and one side of the first frame body is adjacent to the turnover box 91, the second frame body 12 is arranged on the first frame body, the second frame body 12 can be adjusted on the first frame body along a first direction, the third frame body 13 is arranged on the second frame body 12, the third frame body can be adjusted on the second frame body 12 along a second direction, further comprising a mechanical arm 20, the mechanical arm 20 is arranged on the third frame body 13, the mechanical arm 20 comprises a plurality of arm segments connected in sequence, the end arm segment of the mechanical arm 20 is provided with a nozzle assembly, the nozzle assembly is used for blowing and cleaning the inside of the turnover box 91, the nozzle can be connected to a water supply pipeline or a gas supply pipeline, so as to be able to flush and clean or blow and clean the inside of the turnover box 91, the plurality of arm segments of the mechanical arm 20 are hinged together in sequence, the adjacent two arm segments can swing relative to each other, the swing drive between the adjacent two arm segments can be realized by a motor or a hydraulic cylinder, the initial end arm segment of the mechanical arm 20 is arranged on the third frame body 13, the initial end arm segment of the mechanical arm 20 is rotatably arranged on the third frame body 13, the rotation of the initial end arm segment of the mechanical arm 20 on the third frame body 13 can be realized by a motor, so that the multi-segment mechanical arm 20 can conveniently and flexibly reach the space in multiple directions, cooperating with the adjustment of the second frame body 12 on the first frame body and the adjustment of the third frame body 13 on the second frame body 12, the end of the mechanical arm 20 can conveniently and flexibly reach the space in the turnover box 91, so as to conveniently clean the inside of the turnover box 91, greatly reducing the labor intensity, cleaning more comprehensively, which can effectively reduce the time consumption of the turnover box 91 cleaning process, in the embodiment, when the turnover box 91 needs to be cleaned, the turnover box 91 is turned over to an open position inclined downward, then the position of the second frame body 12 on the first frame body is adjusted, the position of the third frame body 13 on the second frame body 12 is adjusted, then the positions of the arm segments of the mechanical arm 20 are adjusted, so that the end arm segment of the mechanical arm 20 with the nozzle assembly enters the inside space of the turnover box 91, adjusts the position of the nozzle assembly while cleaning, and comprehensively cleans the inside of the turnover box 91.

[0029] Preferably, the first direction is parallel to the direction of the turnover plane of the turnover box 91, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. In the embodiment, the plane on which the turnover box 91 swings during turnover is taken as the turnover plane, the first direction is parallel to the turnover plane, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. More preferably, one of the first direction and the second direction can be a horizontal direction, and preferably both the first direction and the second direction are horizontal directions. In this way, when the second frame body 12 is adjusted on the first frame body after the turnover box 91 is turned to an open position inclined downward, the second frame body 12 is moved away from or close to the turnover box 91, and when the third frame body 13 is adjusted on the second frame body 12, the third frame body 13 is adjusted to be laterally offset relative to the turnover box 91, so that the third frame body 13 is more centered or more laterally offset relative to the turnover box 91. In this way, the position of the mechanical arm 20 relative to the turnover box 91 can be flexibly adjusted, and in combination with swinging of the plurality of arm segments of the mechanical arm 20, the nozzle assembly can be conveniently extended into the turnover box 91 and fully clean the interior of the turnover box 91.

[0030] In an embodiment, the first frame body includes two rails 110, the rails 110 have an extension length, the length direction of the rails 110 extends along the first direction, and the two rails 110 are symmetrically arranged relative to the middle turnover plane of the turnover box 91 in the second direction. The second frame body 12 is arranged on the two rails 110. The definition of the middle turnover plane of the turnover box 91 refers to that the turnover box 91 is symmetrical relative to the middle turnover plane, and the middle turnover plane passes through the middle part of the turnover box 91. The two rails 110 are symmetrically arranged relative to the middle turnover plane, so that the second frame body 12 can face the turnover box 91, which is more conducive to the alignment and cooperation of the mechanical arm 20 and the turnover box 91. The second frame body 12 reciprocally moves on the two rails 110.

[0031] Preferably, the second frame body 12 has an extension length along the second direction, and the two ends of the second frame body 12 are respectively slidably arranged on the corresponding rails 110 along the first direction. The third frame body 13 is slidably arranged on the second frame body 12 along the second direction. One end of the second frame body 12 is slidably arranged on one rail 110, and the other end of the second frame body 12 is slidably arranged on the other rail 110. The third frame body 13 is slidably arranged on the second frame body 12. The two rails 110 can be arranged on the ground through support feet 111, so that the two rails 110 are respectively arranged on both sides of the upper part of the downstream conveying belt 92 of the turnover box 91. In this way, the space layout is more reasonable, and it is also conducive to the intervention of the mechanical arm 20 into the interior of the turnover box 91.

[0032] The second frame body 12 is provided with a driving assembly for driving the second frame body 12 to move along the first direction on the first frame body, facilitating the movement adjustment of the second frame body 12. In an embodiment, the driving assembly comprises a driving wheel 31 and a driving device for driving the rotation of the driving wheel 31. The outer periphery of the driving wheel 31 is in contact with the track 110. When the driving wheel 31 rotates, the second frame body 12 is driven to move along the first direction on the first frame body. In this way, the position adjustment of the second frame body 12 on the first frame body is realized in a wheel contact manner, smooth stepless adjustment can be realized, and the adjustment is more stable and smooth. The driving device comprises a driving motor 32 and a driving shaft 33. The driving motor 32 is arranged on the second frame body 12, and the driving shaft 33 is rotatably arranged on the second frame body 12. The two ends of the driving shaft 33 are respectively connected to the driving wheel 31 and the driving motor 32.

[0033] In an example, the second frame body 12 is a rectangular beam structure. The third frame body 13 is arranged on one side of the second frame body 12 facing the turnover box 91. A motor bracket 34 is arranged on the side of the second frame body 12 away from the turnover box 91. The driving motor 32 is mounted on the motor bracket 34. One mounting plate 121 is arranged at each end of the second frame body 12. The mounting plate 121 is perpendicularly connected to the second frame body 12. One end of the second frame body 12 abuts against the flat side of the mounting plate 121. A sliding block 122 is arranged on the other side of the mounting plate 121. The sliding block 122 is slidably arranged on the top of the track 110. A convex strip 112 can be arranged along the track 110. A sliding groove 1221 is arranged at the bottom of the sliding block 122, so that the sliding block 122 can fit into the sliding groove 1221, thereby improving the stability of the sliding block 122 and the overall stability of the second frame body 12. Two driving shafts 33 are arranged to cooperate with the tracks 110 on both sides. One end of the driving shaft 33 is connected to the driving motor 32. The other end of the driving shaft 33 penetrates through the mounting plate 121. Bearings can be arranged between the driving shaft 33 and the mounting plate 121 to facilitate the rotation of the driving shaft 33. The end of the driving shaft 33 protruding from the mounting plate 121 is used to mount the driving wheel 31. A sliding channel 113 can be arranged on the side of the track 110. The sliding channel 113 is arranged along the track 110. The bottom of the driving wheel 31 abuts against the top of the sliding channel 113, so that the driving wheel 31 can roll along the sliding channel 113. A rubber anti-slip layer is arranged on the outer periphery of the driving wheel 31. Under the driving of the driving motor 32, the driving wheel 31 rotates, thereby generating a friction force between the driving wheel 31 and the sliding channel 113, realizing the adjustment of the second frame body 12 on the first frame body. The driving shaft 33 and the driving wheel 31 are arranged symmetrically relative to the middle turnover surface of the turnover box 91, so that the adjustment of the second frame body 12 is more stable. The adjustment of the third frame body 13 on the second frame body 12 can adopt the same driving wheel 31 structure as described above or a ball screw structure to drive the third frame body 13 to move and adjust on the second frame body 12.

[0034] In some embodiments, the nozzle assembly can be a spray head 40, as shown in Figure 4 、 5 The spray head 40 is arranged on the end arm segment of the mechanical arm 20, and preferably, the nozzle assembly comprises a base 51, as shown in Figure 6 The nozzle body 52 is arranged on the base 51, and the upstream port and the downstream port are in communication with each other. The upstream port is connected with the water supply pipe or the gas supply pipe, so that the downstream port sprays air or water flow outward to clean the inside of the turnover box 91. In this embodiment, the base 51 is connected to the end arm segment of the mechanical arm 20, so as to drive the nozzle body 52 to reach various positions inside the turnover box 91, and the downstream port of the nozzle body 52 sprays water flow or air flow toward the inside of the turnover box 91 to clean the inside of the turnover box 91. Preferably, the number of downstream ports on the nozzle body 52 is multiple, and each downstream port is connected with a spray pipe 53. The spray pipe 53 can extend in length to facilitate cleaning of the inside of the turnover box 91. The lengths of the spray pipes 53 are different, one end of the spray pipe 53 is connected to the downstream port, and the other end of the spray pipe 53 is used to spray water flow or air flow outward. The lengths of the spray pipes 53 are different, and the openings of the other ends of the spray pipes 53 are arranged in different directions, so that the water flow or air flow is sprayed more comprehensively to improve the comprehensiveness of cleaning the inside of the turnover box 91. More preferably, a camera 54 can be arranged on the base 51, and the camera 54 is arranged close to the nozzle body 52. The camera 54 can collect real-time video information inside the turnover box 91, which can be displayed on an externally arranged display for observation. In this embodiment, the opening of the other end of one spray pipe 53 on the nozzle body 52 can face the camera 54. When the air flow is sprayed for cleaning, the tobacco debris on the surface of the camera 54 can be blown away to avoid blocking.

[0035] It should be noted that the terms "one embodiment", "an embodiment", "exemplary embodiment", "some embodiments", etc. in the specification mean that the described embodiments can include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not necessarily every embodiment. In addition, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, when a particular feature, structure or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art to implement such feature, structure or characteristic in connection with other embodiments.

[0036] It should be readily understood that "on," "over," and "above" in the present disclosure are to be interpreted in the broadest context, such that "on" means not only "directly on" but also includes the meaning of "on" with intervening features or layers therebetween, and "over" or "above" includes not only the meaning of "over" or "above" but also the meaning of "over" or "above" with no intervening features or layers therebetween (i.e., directly on).

[0037] In addition, spatially relative terms, such as "beneath", "below", "lower", "above", "upper", and the like, can be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. The spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientations depicted in the figures. The devices can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

[0038] It should be noted that, in the present document, the relational terms such as "first" and "second" and the like can merely be used to differentiate one entity or action from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between or among these entities or actions. Moreover, the terms "comprising", "including", or any other variant thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements in the list, but can also include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without more limitations, an element preceded by "comprising" does not, without more constraints, foreclose the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the recited element.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than limit the technical solutions of the present application; even though the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent replacements can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A pallet cleaning apparatus, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of turnover box cleaning device, including: First frame body, close to turnover box arrangement; Second frame body, along the first direction adjustably arranged in the first frame body; Third frame body, along the second direction adjustably arranged in the second frame body; Mechanical arm, arranged in the third frame body, the mechanical arm includes a plurality of sequentially articulated arm segments, and the end arm segment of mechanical arm is provided with nozzle assembly, and the nozzle assembly is used to spray clean turnover box; Wherein, the first direction is parallel to the turnover plane of turnover box, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

2. A toter cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: The first direction and / or second direction are horizontal direction.

3. A toter cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein: The first frame body includes two tracks, track is arranged along the first direction, and two tracks are arranged symmetrically in the second direction relative to the middle turnover plane of turnover box, and second frame body is arranged on two tracks.

4. A tote cleaning apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein: The second frame body has extension length along the second direction, and two ends of second frame body are respectively slidably arranged on corresponding track along the first direction, and third frame body is slidably arranged on second frame body along the second direction.

5. A toter cleaning device as defined in claim 4, wherein: The second frame body is provided with driving assembly that drives second frame body to adjust on the first frame body along the first direction.

6. A tote cleaning apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein: The driving assembly includes driving wheel and driving device that drives driving wheel to rotate, the outer periphery of driving wheel and track contact, and driving wheel rotates to drive second frame body to move on the first frame body along the first direction.

7. A toter cleaning device as defined in claim 6, wherein: The driving device includes driving motor and driving shaft, driving motor is arranged on the second frame body, driving shaft is rotatably arranged on the second frame body, and both ends of driving shaft are connected to driving wheel and driving motor respectively.

8. A toter cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: The nozzle assembly includes base, nozzle body is arranged on the base, upstream port and downstream port are arranged on the nozzle body and are communicated with each other, and upstream port is used to connect with water supply pipe or gas supply pipe.

9. A tote cleaning apparatus as defined in claim 8, wherein: The number of downstream ports of the nozzle body is multiple, each downstream port is connected with spray pipe, and the length of each spray pipe is different.

10. A tote cleaning apparatus as defined in claim 9, wherein: Camera is further arranged on the base, and the camera is arranged close to the nozzle body.

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