Plate chain conveyor with cleaning function

Abstract

The utility model discloses a plate chain conveyor with a cleaning function in the technical field of conveying equipment. The plate chain conveyor comprises a rack, a plate chain is installed on the rack, a water tank is fixedly arranged on the rack, and the water tank is provided with a water inlet valve and a water outlet valve; the plate chain comprises a low end, the low end is located in a water tank, the water tank is rotationally connected with a roller, a brush making contact with the conveying face of the low end of the plate chain is fixedly arranged on the periphery of the roller, the device further comprises a motor driving the roller to rotate, and the conveying direction of the roller and the conveying direction of the plate chain form rotating pairs in the opposite directions. According to the scheme, the structure of the plate chain is improved, so that the plate chain is provided with the lower end located in the water tank, the lower end is immersed in water and cleaned through friction of the brush, and the cleaning efficiency of the plate chain is improved; and meanwhile, the plate chain can be cleaned without shutdown.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transportation equipment technology, specifically to a plate chain conveyor with a cleaning function. Background Technology

[0002] Plate chain conveyors are a common type of material conveying equipment. They consist of a chain composed of multiple flat plate links as the conveying medium and have advantages such as simple conveying method, long conveying distance, high efficiency, reliability, and durability.

[0003] In the mechanized production of Maotai-flavor liquor, plate chain conveyors are required to transport the mash. Currently, most domestic liquor companies primarily use manual friction cleaning for cleaning these conveyor chains. However, this method requires machine shutdown, resulting in low cleaning efficiency and impacting the company's overall work efficiency. Furthermore, it leaves many cleaning dead zones and generates significant cleaning residue after cleaning. To meet the high-efficiency cleaning requirements of mechanized production plate chains, a device for cleaning these conveyor chains needs to be designed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to provide a plate chain conveyor with a cleaning function, so as to provide an alternative to manual cleaning of plate chains.

[0005] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A plate chain conveyor with cleaning function includes a frame on which a plate chain is mounted. A water tank is fixedly provided on the frame, and the water tank is equipped with an inlet valve and an outlet valve. The plate chain includes a lower end located inside the water tank. A roller is rotatably connected to the water tank. A brush is fixedly provided on the outer periphery of the roller, which contacts the transmission surface of the lower end of the plate chain. The conveyor also includes a motor for driving the roller to rotate. The transmission directions of the roller and the plate chain form a rotating pair in opposite directions.

[0007] The working principle and beneficial effects of this utility model:

[0008] This application first checks whether there is any residual lees from the previous day's production in the water tank (if there is, both the inlet and outlet valves must be opened simultaneously, and the lees and sediment must be rinsed clean to prevent them from settling at the bottom for a long time and affecting the cleaning effect). After ensuring that the inside of the water tank is clean and free of impurities, the outlet valve is closed and the inlet valve is opened to fill the water tank with water until the water level is tangent to the outer circumference of the roller. At this point, the lower end of the plate chain is submerged in water. The roller is driven to rotate by a motor, and the roller drives the brush to rotate. The brush and the plate chain form a rotating pair in opposite directions, and the residual lees on the plate chain are cleaned by the friction of the brush.

[0009] This solution improves the structure of the plate chain by giving it a lower end located in the water tank, allowing the lower end to be submerged in water and cleaned by brush friction, thus improving the cleaning efficiency of the plate chain; at the same time, it can achieve cleaning without stopping the plate chain.

[0010] The optimized design features a V-shaped lower end of the chain. One side of the lower end is cleaned by a brush, while the other end moves within water in a trough, creating a scouring effect that enhances the cleaning efficiency.

[0011] The optimized configuration includes two rollers, positioned on either side of the lower end. These rollers on both sides enhance the cleaning capability of the chain conveyor.

[0012] The optimized design features rollers on both sides rotating in opposite directions. This creates opposing cleaning effects on the chain, improving the overall cleaning efficiency.

[0013] Optimized design: The bottom of the water tank is inclined towards the outlet valve. This inclined bottom creates a guide flow during drainage, quickly expelling wastewater from the tank.

[0014] Optimized, the length of the roller is greater than the width of the chain. This optimization increases the contact area between the brush and the chain. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a plate chain conveyor with cleaning function according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Rear view. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0018] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: 1. Outlet valve; 2. Inlet valve; 3. Water tank; 4. Frame; 5. Plate chain; 6. Roller; 7. Brush; 8. Guide roller; 9. Motor; 10. Low end.

[0019] In the following statements, directional terms such as "left," "right," "up," and "down" are based on the directions shown in the diagram. In practice, if the corresponding structures are changed in the same direction based on the direction while maintaining their relative positions, it will not affect the implementation of the plan.

[0020] Example: A plate chain conveyor with a cleaning function, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the system includes a frame 4 fixed to the ground, a plate chain 5 mounted on the frame 4, and a water tank 3 welded to the frame 4. The plate chain 5 includes a lower end 10. Specifically, guide rollers 8 are installed (rotatably connected) on the frame 4 and the water tank 3 to guide the plate chain 5 into the water tank 3. The water tank 3 is welded with an inlet valve 2 and an outlet valve 1. A motor 9 is fixedly mounted on the water tank 3, and a roller 6 is rotatably connected to the water tank 3. The movable end of the motor 9 and the roller 6 are coaxially fixedly connected, and the motor 9 drives the roller 6 to rotate. A brush 7 is fixedly mounted on the outer periphery of the roller 6, which contacts the transmission surface of the lower end 10 of the plate chain 5. The rotation direction of the roller 6 is opposite to the transmission direction of the plate chain 5. In this embodiment, the plate chain 5 rotates clockwise for transmission, so the rotation direction of the roller 6 is counterclockwise.

[0021] This application first checks whether there is any residual lees from the previous day's production in the water tank 3 (if there is lees, both the inlet valve 2 and the outlet valve 1 should be opened simultaneously, and the lees and sediment should be rinsed clean to prevent them from settling at the bottom for a long time and affecting the cleaning effect). After ensuring that the inside of the water tank 3 is clean and free of impurities, the outlet valve 1 is closed and the inlet valve 2 is opened to fill the water tank 3 with water, with the water level tangent to the outer circumference of the roller 6. At this time, the lower end 10 of the plate chain 5 is submerged in water. The roller 6 is driven to rotate by the motor 9, and the roller 6 drives the brush 7 to rotate. The brush 7 and the plate chain 5 form a rotating pair in opposite directions, and the brush 7 is used to scrub and clean the residual lees on the plate chain 5.

[0022] This solution improves the structure of the plate chain 5 by giving it a lower end 10 located in the water tank 3, which is then submerged in water and cleaned by friction from the brush 7, thus improving the cleaning efficiency of the plate chain 5; at the same time, it allows the plate chain 5 to be cleaned without stopping the machine.

[0023] Furthermore, there are two rollers 6, located on either side of the lower end 10. The two rollers 6 on either side enhance the cleaning ability of the chain 5. Moreover, the two rollers 6 rotate in opposite directions, creating opposite cleaning directions for the chain 5 and improving the cleaning effect.

[0024] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

Claims

1. A plate chain conveyor having a cleaning function, comprising a frame, a plate chain is installed on the frame, characterized in that: The rack is fixed with a water tank, which is provided with an inlet valve and an outlet valve; the plate chain comprises a low end, which is located in the water tank; the water tank is rotationally connected with a roller, the outer periphery of the roller is fixed with a brush which is in contact with the transmission surface of the low end of the plate chain; the roller is driven to rotate by a motor; the transmission direction of the roller and the plate chain forms a counter-rotating pair.

2. The plate chain conveyor with a cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the low end of the plate chain is V-shaped.

3. The plate chain conveyor with a cleaning function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the rollers is two, and they are respectively located on both sides of the low end.

4. The plate chain conveyor with a cleaning function according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The rotation directions of the rollers on both sides are opposite.

5. The plate chain conveyor with a cleaning function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the water tank is inclined towards the direction of the outlet valve.

6. The plate chain conveyor with a cleaning function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The length of the roller is greater than the width of the plate chain.

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