Drying device for cleaned cake box

Abstract

The utility model provides a drying device for a cleaned cake box. The drying device for the cleaned cake box comprises a drying channel, a conveying mechanism, a lifting frame, a first air knife and a material guide plate. According to the drying device for the cleaned cake box, the first air knives are installed on the lifting frame, and the air outlets of the first air knives are located below the first air knives. A material guide plate is arranged in front of the first air knife in the conveying direction of the cake box, and the bottom face of the material guide plate is not higher than the height of an air outlet of the first air knife. When cake boxes with different heights are cleaned and air-dried, the height of the lifting frame can be adjusted to enable the first air knife to be located at a proper height, and a material guide plate is combined, so that on one hand, interference between the cake boxes and the first air knife can be avoided, and on the other hand, a reasonable distance can be formed between the first air knife and the cake boxes to ensure effective air-drying of the cake boxes; the air-drying effect is improved. Therefore, the drying device can be suitable for drying cake boxes of different specifications.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cake box cleaning technology, specifically relating to a drying device for cake boxes after cleaning. Background Technology

[0002] During cake production, cakes need to be packaged in perforated boxes for easy storage and transportation. These boxes require frequent cleaning to ensure hygiene. Currently, the cleaning process typically uses a continuous spray system, followed by air blades for drying to improve efficiency. However, the varying heights of cake boxes present in practice can cause problems. Heights can interfere with the air blades, while shorter heights increase the distance between them, affecting drying effectiveness. This limits the usability of drying equipment due to the size of the cake boxes, making it unsuitable for drying cakes of different sizes. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a cake box cleaning and drying device, which aims to solve the problem that existing cake box cleaning and drying devices cannot meet the cleaning needs of cake boxes of various sizes.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: to provide a cake box drying device after cleaning, comprising:

[0005] Drying channel;

[0006] A conveying mechanism is installed inside the drying channel for conveying cake boxes, and the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism is defined as the first direction;

[0007] A lifting frame is installed above the conveying mechanism, and the position of the lifting frame relative to the conveying mechanism has a degree of freedom to be adjusted in the vertical direction;

[0008] Multiple first air knives are installed at intervals along a first direction on the lifting frame, with the air outlets of the first air knives facing the conveying mechanism.

[0009] A guide plate is installed below the lifting frame and is located in front of the first air knife along the conveying direction of the cake box. The height of the bottom surface of the guide plate is not higher than the height of the bottommost side of the first air knife.

[0010] In one possible implementation, a screw is fixedly mounted on the lifting frame, a threaded sleeve that is threadedly connected to the screw is rotatably disposed on the drying channel, and a drive assembly for driving the threaded sleeve to rotate is also disposed on the drying channel.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the driving component includes:

[0012] The worm gear is fixedly mounted on the threaded sleeve and is coaxially arranged with the threaded sleeve;

[0013] The worm gear meshes with the worm wheel and is rotatably mounted on the drying channel;

[0014] A drive unit is installed on the drying channel, and the drive end of the drive unit is connected to the worm gear transmission to drive the worm gear to rotate.

[0015] In one possible implementation, multiple guide columns are fixedly installed on the lifting frame, and a guide sleeve that slides with the guide columns is provided on the top surface of the drying channel.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the middle part of the first air knife is rotatably mounted on the lifting frame, and the axis of the first air knife's rotation shaft on the lifting frame is arranged in the vertical direction.

[0017] In one possible implementation, a rotating rod is fixedly installed in the middle of the first air knife. The rotating rod is rotatably mounted on the lifting frame, and a fixing member for fixing the rotating rod to the lifting frame is threadedly connected to the rotating rod. The fixing member and the first air knife are located on the upper and lower sides of the lifting frame, respectively.

[0018] In one possible implementation, multiple second air knives are installed on both sides of the conveying mechanism, and the length direction of the second air knives is inclined from top to bottom along a first direction.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the conveying mechanism includes:

[0020] A support tube is fixedly installed inside the drying channel, and the length direction of the support tube is arranged along a first direction.

[0021] A conveyor belt is installed inside the support tube. The conveyor belt is equipped with a baffle for moving the cake box. The top of the support tube is provided with a clearance for avoiding the movement of the baffle.

[0022] In one possible implementation, a plurality of third air knives for upward gas delivery are also installed below the support tube, and the plurality of third air knives are arranged at intervals along a first direction.

[0023] The solution shown in this application embodiment, compared with the prior art, features a drying channel with a conveying mechanism installed inside. This conveying mechanism transports the cleaned cake boxes along the length of the drying channel. A lifting frame is also installed inside the drying channel, positioned above the conveying mechanism, and its position on the drying channel is vertically adjustable. Multiple first air knives are installed on the lifting frame, with their outlets located below them and horizontally oriented. A guide plate is positioned in front of the first air knives along the conveying direction of the cake boxes, with its bottom surface not exceeding the height of the air outlets. When drying cake boxes of different heights after cleaning, the height of the lifting frame can be adjusted to position the first air knives at a suitable height. Combined with the guide plate, this avoids interference between the cake boxes and the first air knives and ensures a reasonable distance between them, guaranteeing effective drying and improving the drying effect. Therefore, the drying device is suitable for drying cake boxes of different sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cake box cleaning and drying device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the first air knife provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the driving component provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1. Drying channel; 2. Conveying mechanism; 21. Support pipe; 22. Conveyor belt; 221. Baffle bar; 3. Lifting frame; 31. Screw; 32. Threaded sleeve; 33. Drive assembly; 331. Worm gear; 332. Worm; 333. Drive component; 34. Guide column; 341. Guide sleeve; 4. First air knife; 41. Rotating rod; 42. Fixing component; 5. Guide plate; 6. Second air knife; 7. Third air knife. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the technical problem to be solved, the technical solution, and the beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0031] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4 The cake box cleaning and drying device provided by this utility model will now be described. The cake box cleaning and drying device includes a drying channel 1, a conveying mechanism 2, a lifting frame 3, a first air knife 4, and a guide plate 5. The conveying mechanism 2 is installed inside the drying channel 1 and is used to convey the cake box; the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 2 is defined as a first direction. The lifting frame 3 is installed above the conveying mechanism 2, and the position of the lifting frame 3 relative to the conveying mechanism 2 has a degree of freedom that can be adjusted vertically. Multiple first air knives 4 are installed at intervals along the first direction on the lifting frame 3, and the air outlets of the first air knives 4 face the conveying mechanism 2. The guide plate 5 is installed below the lifting frame 3 and is located in front of the first air knives 4 along the conveying direction of the cake box; the height of the bottom surface of the guide plate 5 is not higher than the height of the bottommost side of the first air knife 4.

[0032] The cake box cleaning and drying device provided in this embodiment, compared with the prior art, features a drying channel 1 with a conveying mechanism 2 installed inside. The conveying mechanism 2 transports the cleaned cake boxes along the length of the drying channel 1. A lifting frame 3 is also installed inside the drying channel 1, positioned above the conveying mechanism 2, and its position on the drying channel 1 is vertically adjustable. Multiple first air knives 4 are installed on the lifting frame 3, with their outlets located below them and their lengths horizontal. A guide plate 5 is positioned in front of the first air knives 4 along the conveying direction of the cake boxes, with the bottom surface of the guide plate 5 not exceeding the height of the air outlets of the first air knives 4. When drying cake boxes of different heights after cleaning, the height of the lifting frame 3 can be adjusted to position the first air knife 4 at a suitable height. Combined with the guide plate 5, this avoids interference between the cake box and the first air knife 4, while ensuring a reasonable distance between them, guaranteeing effective drying and improving the drying effect. This allows the drying device to be used for drying cake boxes of different sizes.

[0033] In some embodiments, the aforementioned lifting frame 3 may adopt the following... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The structure shown. See also... Figure 2 and Figure 3A screw 31 is fixedly installed on the lifting frame 3. A threaded sleeve 32, threadedly connected to the screw 31, is rotatably disposed on the drying channel 1. A drive assembly 33 for driving the threaded sleeve 32 to rotate is also provided on the drying channel 1. The screw 31 is fixedly installed on the top of the lifting frame 3, and its length is vertical. The threaded sleeve 32 is rotatably disposed above the drying channel 1, with the screw 31 located inside and threadedly connected to it. When the drive assembly 33 drives the threaded sleeve 32 to rotate, it synchronously drives the screw 31 to move up and down, thereby realizing the up and down movement of the lifting frame 3. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0034] In some embodiments, the driving component 33 described above may employ, for example... Figure 3 The structure shown. See also Figure 3 The drive assembly 33 includes a worm gear 331, a worm 332, and a drive component 333. The worm gear 331 is fixedly mounted on the threaded sleeve 32 and coaxially arranged with the threaded sleeve 32; the worm 332 is meshed with the worm gear 331 and rotatably mounted on the drying channel 1; the drive component 333 is mounted on the drying channel 1, and the drive end of the drive component 333 is pulverizedly connected to the worm 332 to drive the worm 332 to rotate. The drive component 333 is a motor, and the drive end of the drive component 333 is pulverizedly connected to the worm 332 through a gearbox. The threaded sleeve 32 includes a rotating part rotatably mounted on the drying channel 1 and a mounting part for mounting the worm gear 331. The rotating part and the mounting part are coaxially arranged, and the rotating part is rotatably mounted on the drying channel 1 through a bearing. The worm gear 331 is fitted onto the outside of the mounting part and fixedly mounted on the mounting part. The drive component 333 drives the threaded sleeve 32 to rotate through the transmission between the worm gear 331 and the worm 332, and the self-locking structure of the worm gear 331 and the worm 332 ensures the stability of the position of the lifting frame 3.

[0035] In some embodiments, the aforementioned lifting frame 3 may adopt the following... Figure 1 The structure shown. See also Figure 1 The lifting frame 3 is fixedly equipped with multiple guide columns 34, and the top surface of the drying channel 1 is provided with guide sleeves 341 that slide in cooperation with the guide columns 34. There are four guide columns 34, which are fixedly installed at the four corners of the lifting frame 3. Guide sleeves 341 corresponding to the guide columns 34 are fixedly installed at the top of the drying channel 1. When the lifting frame 3 moves up and down, the guide columns 34 and guide sleeves 341 guide the lifting frame 3 to achieve stable up and down movement.

[0036] Preferably, in this embodiment, the screw 31 on the lifting frame 3 is located in the middle of the four guide posts 34.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first air knife 4 described above can be adopted as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 The structure shown. See also... Figure 1 , Figure 2 The first air knife 4 is rotatably mounted on the lifting frame 3 at its center, and the axis of rotation of the first air knife 4 on the lifting frame 3 is vertical. The length of the first air knife 4 is horizontal, and its tilt direction can be adjusted. In use, the angle of the first air knife 4 can be adjusted so that its length is tilted along a first direction. During the conveying process of the cake box, the air outlet at one end of the first air knife 4 acts on the cake box first, and as the cake box is conveyed, the entire air outlet of the first air knife 4 acts on the cake box, effectively removing moisture from the cake box by directing the moisture on the cake box to one side under the force of the first air knife 4.

[0038] Preferably, in this embodiment, the air outlet direction of the first air knife 4 is set at an angle to the vertical direction, and it is tilted from top to bottom in the opposite direction to the cake box conveying direction.

[0039] In some embodiments, the first air knife 4 described above can be adopted as follows: Figure 2 The structure shown. See also Figure 2 A rotating rod 41 is fixedly installed in the middle of the first air knife 4. The rotating rod 41 is rotatably mounted on the lifting frame 3, and a fixing member 42 for fixing the rotating rod 41 to the lifting frame 3 is threadedly connected to the rotating rod 41. The fixing member 42 and the first air knife 4 are located on the upper and lower sides of the lifting frame 3, respectively. The rotating rod 41 passes through the lifting frame 3, and the end of the rotating rod 41 is threadedly connected to the fixing member 42, which is a nut. When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the first air knife 4, the fixing member 42 can be loosened. After the angle of the first air knife 4 is adjusted, the first air knife 4 is then fixed to the lifting frame 3 by the fixing member 42. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0040] In some embodiments, the drying channel 1 described above can be as follows: Figure 1 The structure shown. See also Figure 1Multiple second air knives 6 are installed on both sides of the conveying mechanism 2, and the length direction of the second air knives 6 is inclined from top to bottom along a first direction. Inside the drying channel 1, multiple second air knives 6 are installed on both sides of the conveying mechanism 2. The second air knives 6 can blow away moisture from the sides of the cake box, thereby improving the drying effect. The length direction of the second air knives 6 is inclined vertically. During the conveying process of the cake box, the air outlet at the top of the second air knives 6 acts on the cake box first, and the action of the second air knives 6 can blow away moisture from the side walls of the cake box downwards, improving the moisture removal effect.

[0041] Specifically, in this embodiment, a first air supply pipe for supplying gas to the first air knife 4 is installed on the lifting frame 3, and a second air supply pipe for supplying gas to the second air knife 6 is installed on the drying channel 1.

[0042] In some embodiments, the conveying mechanism 2 described above may employ, for example... Figure 1 , Figure 4 The structure shown. See also... Figure 1 , Figure 4 The conveying mechanism 2 includes a support pipe 21 and a conveyor belt 22. The support pipe 21 is fixedly installed inside the drying channel 1, and its length direction is arranged along a first direction. The conveyor belt 22 passes through the support pipe 21, and a stop bar 221 for moving the cake box is provided on the conveyor belt 22. The top of the support pipe 21 is provided to allow the stop bar 221 to move. There are two sets of support pipes 21 and two sets of conveyor belts 22. The two sets of support pipes 21 are arranged parallel to each other at intervals, and each set of support pipes 21 has a conveyor belt 22 inside. A stop bar 221 is provided on the outer surface of the conveyor belt 22, and its length direction is perpendicular to the conveyor belt 22 and located on the outer side of the conveyor belt 22. When the conveyor belt 22 moves, the stop bar 221 can abut against the inner wall of the cake box, causing the cake box to move along the first direction. The structure is simple and convenient for transporting cake boxes.

[0043] Specifically, in this embodiment, the conveyor belts 22 inside the two support tubes 21 rotate synchronously, and the baffles 221 on the two conveyor belts 22 are arranged parallel to each other along the first direction.

[0044] In some embodiments, the drying channel 1 described above can be as follows: Figure 2 The structure shown. See also Figure 2Below the support pipe 21, multiple third air knives 7 are installed for upward air delivery, spaced apart along the first direction. These third air knives 7 are used to dry the bottom of the cake box. During transport, the cake box is positioned with its opening facing downwards, allowing the interior to be dried by the third air knives 7. This ensures that the cake box is dried from all sides during transport, improving the drying effect.

[0045] Preferably, in this embodiment, the length direction of the third air knife 7 is inclined along the first direction, so as to facilitate blowing the moisture inside the cake box to one side of the cake box.

[0046] 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 and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cake box post-washing drying apparatus, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of cake drying device, including: Dry channel (1); Conveying mechanism (2) is mounted inside the dry channel (1), for conveying cake box, the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism (2) is defined as the first direction; Lift frame (3) is installed above the conveying mechanism (2), the position of the lift frame (3) relative to the conveying mechanism (2) has the freedom of adjustment along vertical direction; First air knife (4), the number is multiple, multiple first air knife (4) is spaced apart in the first direction and is installed on the lift frame (3), the air outlet of the first air knife (4) is arranged towards the conveying mechanism (2); Material guide plate (5) is installed below the lift frame (3), and it is located in the front of the first air knife (4) along the conveying direction of cake box, the height of the bottom surface of the material guide plate (5) is not higher than the height of the bottom side of the first air knife (4).

2. The cake box washing and drying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein Screw rod (31) is fixedly installed on the lift frame (3), the dry channel (1) is rotationally provided with threaded sleeve (32) threadedly connected with the screw rod (31), and the dry channel (1) is also provided with a driving assembly (33) for driving the threaded sleeve (32) to rotate.

3. The cake box washing and drying apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The driving assembly (33) includes: Worm wheel (331) is fixedly installed on the threaded sleeve (32), and is coaxially arranged with the threaded sleeve (32); Worm (332) is arranged with the worm wheel (331) and is rotationally arranged on the dry channel (1); Driving part (333) is installed on the dry channel (1), and the driving end of the driving part (333) is drivingly connected with the worm (332), for driving the worm (332) to rotate.

4. The cake box washing and drying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of guide columns (34) are fixedly installed on the lift frame (3), and the top surface of the dry channel (1) is provided with a guide sleeve (341) slidably cooperating with the guide column (34).

5. The cake box washing and drying apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein The middle part of the first air knife (4) is rotationally arranged on the lift frame (3), and the axis of the rotation shaft of the first air knife (4) on the lift frame (3) is arranged along the vertical direction.

6. The cake box washing and drying apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The middle part of the first air knife (4) is fixedly installed with a rotating rod (41), the rotating rod (41) is rotationally arranged on the lift frame (3), and the rotating rod (41) is threadedly connected with a fixing part (42) for fixing the rotating rod (41) to the lift frame (3), the fixing part (42) and the first air knife (4) are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the lift frame (3).

7. The cake box washing and drying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of second air knives (6) are installed on both sides of the conveying mechanism (2), and the length direction of the second air knife (6) is inclinedly arranged along the first direction from top to bottom.

8. The cake box washing and drying apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein The conveying mechanism (2) includes: Support pipe (21) is fixedly installed inside the dry channel (1), and the length direction of the support pipe (21) is arranged along the first direction; Conveying belt (22) is arranged inside the support pipe (21), and the conveying belt (22) is provided with a stop lever (221) for moving cake box, and the top of the support pipe (21) is provided with a clearance for avoiding the movement of the stop lever (221).

9. The cake box washing and drying apparatus according to claim 8, wherein A plurality of third air knives (7) for upwardly conveying gas are also installed below the support tube (21), and the plurality of third air knives (7) are arranged in a first direction at intervals.

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