Tank disinfection equipment for instant cans before canning

By introducing an electric thermostatic mixing valve and a water spraying system into the pre-packaging sterilization equipment for ready-to-eat canned goods, the problem of inconvenient and efficient cooling of the cans in existing equipment has been solved. This has enabled the application of efficient and safe can sterilization and cooling equipment, simplifying the sterilization and cooling process and improving work efficiency.

CN223645134UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09HEFEI SHILI SUPPLY CHAIN CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423281005.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

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Technical Problem

Existing pre-packaging sterilization equipment for ready-to-eat canned food lacks an auxiliary cooling structure, making it difficult to quickly cool down the high-temperature cans, which affects work efficiency and can quality.

Method used

The system employs an electric thermostatic mixing valve and a spray pipe system. After disinfection by soaking in high-temperature hot water, the electric thermostatic mixing valve is used to mix cold and hot water for gradual cooling, ensuring uniform cooling of the tank and avoiding excessive temperature differences that could affect quality.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient and safe tank disinfection and cooling processes, simplifies the material handling process, reduces labor intensity, and improves operational efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of disinfection equipment, and discloses tank body disinfection equipment before canning of an instant can, the tank body disinfection equipment comprises an electric constant temperature water mixing valve, a shell and a placement rack, the top of the shell is fixedly connected with a water inlet pipe, one end of the shell is movably provided with a sealing door, the interior of the shell is fixedly connected with a sealing frame, and the inner side of the sealing frame is movably provided with a partition plate; and one end of the water spraying pipe is fixedly connected with a flow dividing pipe, the top of the flow dividing pipe is fixedly connected with an electric constant-temperature water mixing valve, the inner side wall of the shell is fixedly connected with a heating pipe, a supporting plate is movably installed in the shell on one side of the sealing frame, and a containing frame is movably installed on the top of the supporting plate. Through high-temperature hot water disinfection and precise gradient cooling, efficient and safe disinfection and cooling of the tank body are effectively ensured, the material taking process is simplified, the operation efficiency is improved, the situation that the quality is affected by too large temperature difference is avoided, the disinfection and cooling process is optimized, the labor intensity is reduced, and the practical value is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of disinfection equipment technology, and in particular to a can disinfection device for ready-to-eat canned food before filling. Background Technology

[0002] Before canning ready-to-eat canned food, the cans need to be treated using pre-filling can sterilization equipment. This involves immersing empty cans in hot water for high-temperature treatment, typically reaching 90°C to 100°C, for several minutes. The purpose is to thoroughly kill any bacteria, mold, or other microorganisms that may be present on the can surface, ensuring that the cans are sterile before being filled with food and preventing food contamination.

[0003] Currently, the can sterilization equipment for ready-to-eat canned foods lacks auxiliary cooling structures, making it difficult for workers to cool the cans after high-temperature sterilization. The high temperature of the cans also makes it difficult to unload them in a timely manner, affecting work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, this application provides a can sterilization device for ready-to-eat canned food before canning.

[0005] The pre-filling can sterilization equipment for ready-to-eat canned food provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A pre-filling sterilization device for ready-to-eat canned food includes an electric thermostatic mixing valve, a shell, and a placement rack. A water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the shell, and a sealing door is movably installed at one end of the shell. A sealing frame is fixedly connected inside the shell, and a partition is movably installed on the inner side of the sealing frame. A water spray pipe is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the shell, and a diversion pipe is fixedly connected to one end of the water spray pipe. An electric thermostatic mixing valve is fixedly connected to the top of the diversion pipe. A heating pipe is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the shell. A support plate is movably installed inside the shell on one side of the sealing frame, and the placement rack is movably installed on the top of the support plate.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the housing is provided with a limiting groove, and the support plate is fitted into the limiting groove.

[0008] Preferably, water outlet pipes are fixedly connected to both sides of the housing, and flanges are fixedly connected to both sides of the water outlet pipes.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the placement rack is fixedly connected to a connecting block, and a handle is fixedly connected to the inner side of the connecting block.

[0010] Preferably, a limiting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the placement rack, and the limiting block is fitted into the support plate.

[0011] In summary, this application includes the following beneficial technical effects:

[0012] By using high-temperature hot water immersion disinfection and precise temperature control for gradual cooling, the efficiency and safety of the tank disinfection and cooling process are effectively ensured. This simplifies the material handling process, improves operational efficiency, and avoids the impact of excessive temperature differences on tank quality. Overall, the device optimizes the disinfection and cooling process, reduces labor intensity, and has high practical value. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the application;

[0014] Figure 2 This is an overall perspective view of the embodiment of the application;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a rear view of an embodiment of the application.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Sealing door; 2. Partition plate; 3. Electric thermostatic mixing valve; 4. Housing; 401. Limiting groove; 5. Spray pipe; 6. Outlet pipe; 601. Flange; 7. Sealing frame; 8. Placement rack; 9. Handle; 901. Connecting block; 10. Support plate; 11. Limiting block; 12. Diverter pipe; 13. Inlet pipe; 14. Heating pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 This application will be described in further detail.

[0018] This application discloses a can sterilization device for ready-to-eat canned food before filling. (Refer to...) Figure 1-3A pre-filling sterilization device for ready-to-eat canned food includes an electric thermostatic mixing valve 3, a shell 4, and a placement rack 8. A water inlet pipe 13 is fixedly connected to the top of the shell 4. A sealing door 1 is movably installed at one end of the shell 4. A sealing frame 7 is fixedly connected inside the shell 4, and a partition 2 is movably installed on the inner side of the sealing frame 7. A spray pipe 5 is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the shell 4, and a diversion pipe 12 is fixedly connected to one end of the spray pipe 5. The electric thermostatic mixing valve 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the diversion pipe 12. A heating pipe 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell 4. A support plate 10 is movably installed inside the shell 4 on one side of the sealing frame 7, and the placement rack 8 is movably installed on the top of the support plate 10. The operator places the cans to be sterilized onto the placement rack 8, then installs the placement rack 8 onto the top of the support plate 10, pulls to close the sealing door 1, sealing the shell 4. Hot water is then supplied through a pipe connected to the water inlet pipe 13, allowing the hot water to sterilize the cans. After high-temperature immersion disinfection, the hot water is drained. The partition 2 is pulled out upwards, and the placement rack 8 is pulled to the left, causing the support plate 10 to move the placement rack 8 to the left side inside the shell 4. The partition 2 is then inserted back into the shell 4, separating the internal space of the shell 4 with the external rubber partition 2. The operator connects the external cold and hot water pipes to the electric thermostatic mixing valve 3 and sets the mixing and cooling temperature of the electric thermostatic mixing valve 3. The electric thermostatic mixing valve 3 mixes the cold and hot water at the set temperature, and then sends the water through the diverter pipe 12 into the two spray pipes 5, so that the spray pipes 5 spray water onto the tank to cool the tank. The operator can gradually set the mixing temperature of the electric thermostatic mixing valve 3 to achieve gradual cooling of the tank, avoiding large temperature differences that may affect the quality of the tank. After cooling is complete, the sealing door 1 is opened and the placement rack 8 is pulled out to retrieve the material. The operator does not need to lift the material from the top of the device to retrieve it, making the material retrieval operation easier.

[0019] Reference Figure 1 The bottom of the housing 4 is provided with a limiting groove 401, and the support plate 10 is fitted with the limiting groove 401. The limiting groove 401 can guide and limit the movement direction of the support plate 10, thereby improving the stability of the movement of the support plate 10.

[0020] Reference Figure 1 Both sides of the housing 4 are fixedly connected to the water outlet pipe 6, and both sides of the water outlet pipe 6 are fixedly connected to the flange 601. The staff can fix the external sewage outlet pipe and water control valve to the flange 601 so that the sewage can be discharged from the device through the water outlet pipe 6.

[0021] Reference Figure 1One end of the placement rack 8 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 901, and a handle 9 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the connecting block 901. The staff holds the handle 9 and pulls to disassemble the placement rack 8. The handle 9 is connected and fixed to the placement rack 8 through the connecting block 901.

[0022] Reference Figure 1 The bottom of the placement rack 8 is fixedly connected to a limiting block 11, and the limiting block 11 is fitted with the support plate 10. After the limiting block 11 is fitted with the support plate 10, it can guide and limit the movement direction of the placement rack 8, thereby improving the stability of the movement of the placement rack 8.

[0023] The implementation principle of the pre-filling can sterilization device for ready-to-eat canned food according to this application embodiment is as follows: First, the cans to be sterilized are placed on the placement rack 8 and the placement rack 8 is fixed to the top of the support plate 10. Then, the sealing door 1 is pulled to completely seal the shell 4. Hot water from the outside is connected to the water inlet pipe 13 through a pipe and enters the shell 4 to perform high-temperature immersion sterilization on the cans. After sterilization, the hot water is drained, and the operator pulls the partition 2 upward and pulls the placement rack 8 to the left. The support plate 10 moves the placement rack 8 into the shell 4. On the left side, the staff then reinserts the partition 2 into the shell 4. The partition 2 divides the internal space of the shell 4. The staff connects the external cold and hot water pipes to the electric thermostatic mixing valve 3 and sets the target temperature of the electric thermostatic mixing valve 3. The electric thermostatic mixing valve 3 mixes the cold and hot water according to the set temperature. The mixed water enters the two spray pipes 5 through the diversion pipe 12. The spray pipes 5 spray the water evenly on the tank to cool it down. After the cooling process is completed, the staff opens the sealing door 1, pulls out the placement rack 8, and takes out the processed tank.

[0024] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.

[0025] Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0026] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A pre-filling sterilization device for ready-to-eat canned food, comprising an electric thermostatic mixing valve (3), a shell (4), and a placement rack (8), characterized in that: A water inlet pipe (13) is fixedly connected to the top of the housing (4). A sealing door (1) is movably installed at one end of the housing (4). A sealing frame (7) is fixedly connected inside the housing (4). A partition (2) is movably installed on the inner side of the sealing frame (7). A water spray pipe (5) is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the housing (4). A diversion pipe (12) is fixedly connected to one end of the water spray pipe (5). An electric thermostatic mixing valve (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the diversion pipe (12). A heating pipe (14) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the housing (4). A support plate (10) is movably installed inside the housing (4) on one side of the sealing frame (7). A placement rack (8) is movably installed on the top of the support plate (10).

2. The can sterilization equipment for ready-to-eat canned food before filling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the housing (4) is provided with a limiting groove (401), and the support plate (10) is fitted into the limiting groove (401).

3. The can sterilization equipment for ready-to-eat canned food before filling according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the housing (4) are fixedly connected to water outlet pipes (6), and both sides of the water outlet pipes (6) are fixedly connected to flanges (601).

4. The can sterilization equipment for ready-to-eat canned food before filling according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the placement rack (8) is fixedly connected to a connecting block (901), and a handle (9) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the connecting block (901).

5. The can sterilization equipment for ready-to-eat canned food before filling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the placement rack (8) is fixedly connected to a limiting block (11), and the limiting block (11) is fitted with the support plate (10).