Automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco shred box
By using a lifting assembly to drive the jet assembly to move along the height of the box, and equipped with four sets of jet components to clean the inner surface and inner corners of the tobacco box, the problem of small cleaning area and low efficiency of existing cleaning devices is solved, achieving a highly efficient and thorough cleaning effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423270214.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing tobacco box cleaning devices have a small cleaning area and low efficiency when moving horizontally and vertically, making it difficult to effectively remove tobacco residue from the inner walls and corners of the box.
Design an automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes. The device uses a lifting component to drive the jet component to move along the height of the box. It is equipped with four sets of jet components to clean the inner surface and inner corners respectively. The distance is measured by a proximity switch to achieve all-round cleaning.
It improves cleaning efficiency and quality, effectively removes foreign objects and odors from inside the box, and ensures thorough cleaning of the inner surfaces and corners.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of tobacco equipment technology, and specifically relates to an automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes. Background Technology
[0002] In the tobacco industry, cardboard boxes, stainless steel wire mesh boxes, and oak boxes are widely used for packaging and transshipment of tobacco leaves. After use, tobacco leaves usually adhere to the inner walls, which not only wastes raw materials but may also have an adverse effect on quality due to the residue on the inner walls. Therefore, cleaning is necessary.
[0003] Generally, a cleaning device is used to blow air to clean the inner wall of the box. It is necessary to drive the cleaning device to move in both horizontal and vertical directions at the same time to achieve the purpose of complete cleaning. However, it has the problems of small cleaning area and low cleaning efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides an automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes, which can clean the inner walls and inner corners of the box while moving along the height of the box, thereby improving cleaning efficiency and quality.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] An automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes is disclosed for cleaning the box body after it has been turned over. The device includes a lifting assembly, a jetting assembly, and a proximity switch. The lifting assembly is driven and connected to the jetting assembly, causing the jetting assembly to move along the height of the box body. The jetting assembly includes four jetting elements and an air pump. The four jetting elements are arranged in a circumferential array around the driving end of the lifting assembly and connected to the air pump via an air supply pipe. Each jetting element includes a first spray bar and a second spray bar. The first spray bar has a first air outlet on its circumference for cleaning the inner surface of the box body. The second spray bar has a second air outlet facing the inner corner of the box body for cleaning the inner corner. The proximity switch is located on the surface of the jetting assembly opposite to the lifting assembly and is used to measure the distance between the jetting assembly and the inner bottom surface of the box body.
[0007] Preferably, the jet assembly further includes a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket having an "X" shaped structure, a limiting post being provided at the end of the mounting bracket, the jet component being connected to the limiting post, and the mounting bracket being connected to the drive end of the lifting assembly away from the center surface of the jet component.
[0008] Preferably, the gas transmission pipeline passes through the mounting bracket and the limiting post in sequence and communicates with the jet component.
[0009] Preferably, the driving end of the lifting assembly is provided with a connecting part, and the mounting bracket is threadedly connected to the connecting part.
[0010] Preferably, the jetting component further includes a central component, the first jet bar and the second jet bar are disposed around the central component and communicate with the central component, the central component is connected to the limiting post, the outlet end of the gas supply pipe is communicated with the central component, and a passage is formed between the gas supply pipe and the first jet bar and the second jet bar.
[0011] Preferably, the second spray bar includes a bar body and a nozzle. One end of the bar body is connected to the central component, and the other end is connected to the nozzle. The nozzle and the bar body are arranged at an angle, which corresponds to the inner angle of the housing.
[0012] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a lifting cylinder and a telescopic rod, with one end of the telescopic rod being driven and connected to the lifting cylinder, and the other end being provided with the connecting part.
[0013] Preferably, the first air outlet is distributed along the length of the first spray bar, and the first air outlet is arranged in three rows.
[0014] Preferably, it also includes a dust collection box, which is disposed on the periphery of the lifting assembly for receiving tobacco leaves that have fallen during cleaning.
[0015] Preferably, the chip collection box includes two oppositely arranged box bodies connected to each other.
[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0017] This automatic cleaning device uses four jet nozzles positioned opposite the inner corners of the housing to target these corners, improving cleaning quality. The placement of the four jet nozzles, combined with the lifting assembly, creates a large airflow within the housing, effectively cleaning the inner surface and removing foreign objects and odors, thus enhancing both cleaning efficiency and quality. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a top view of the automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the gas delivery path in the automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes of this utility model.
[0023] In the attached drawings, 1-lifting assembly, 11-connecting part, 12-lifting cylinder, 13-telescopic rod, 2-jet assembly, 21-jet component, 211-first spray bar, 212-central component, 213-first air outlet, 214-second air outlet, 215-rod body, 216-nozzle, 22-air pump, 23-air supply pipe, 24-mounting bracket, 241-limiting post, 3-proximity switch, 4-chip collection box, 41-base plate, 42-side plate, 43-clamping protrusion, 44-fastener. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025] Where the following description relates to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this invention as detailed in the appended claims.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.
[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0028] To resolve the above issues, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 5This utility model provides an automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes, used for cleaning the body of a flipped tobacco box. It includes a lifting assembly 1, an air jet assembly 2, and a proximity switch 3. The lifting assembly 1 is driven and connected to the air jet assembly 2, causing the air jet assembly 2 to move along the height of the box. The air jet assembly 2 includes four sets of air jets 21 and an air pump 22. The four air jets 21 are arranged in a circumferential array around the driving end of the lifting assembly 1 and connected to the air pump 22 via an air supply pipe 23. Each air jet 21 includes a first spray bar 211 and a second spray bar. The first spray bar 211 has a first air outlet 213 on its circumference for cleaning the inner surface of the box. The second spray bar has a second air outlet 214 facing the inner corner of the box for cleaning the inner corner. The proximity switch 3 is located on the surface of the air jet assembly 2 away from the lifting assembly 1 and is used to measure the distance between the air jet assembly 2 and the inner bottom surface of the box.
[0029] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the jet assembly 2 also includes a mounting bracket 24, which has an "X" shaped structure. A limiting post 241 is provided at the end of the mounting bracket 24, and the jet component 21 is connected to the limiting post. The mounting bracket 24, facing away from the center surface of the jet component 21, is connected to the drive end of the lifting assembly 1. Specifically, the mounting bracket 24 is designed to correspond to the housing, allowing the second spray bar to be closer to the inner corner of the housing, facilitating the second spray bar's cleaning of the inner corner and preventing tobacco residue from remaining there.
[0030] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the air supply pipe 23 is sequentially installed through the mounting bracket 24 and the limiting post, and communicates with the jet component. Compressed air in the air pump 22 is transported to the jet assembly 2 through the air supply pipe 23, providing sufficient airflow and purging speed, facilitating continuous cleaning of the housing by the jet assembly 2, and improving the cleaning efficiency and quality of the housing by the jet assembly 2.
[0031] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the driving end of the lifting assembly 1 is provided with a connecting part 11, and the mounting bracket 24 is threadedly connected to the connecting part 11.
[0032] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the jet component 21 further includes a central component 212. The first spray bar 211 and the second spray bar are disposed around the central component 212 and communicate with the central component 212. The central component 212 is connected to the limiting post. The outlet end of the air supply pipe 23 communicates with the central component 212, forming a passage between the air supply pipe 23 and the first spray bar 211 and the second spray bar. Specifically, the central component 212 has a hollow structure. After compressed air enters the central component 212 through the air supply pipe 23, it evenly distributes the air into the first spray bar 211 and the second spray bar, achieving the effect of uniform air output.
[0033] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the second spray bar includes a bar body 215 and a nozzle 216. One end of the bar body 215 is connected to the central component 212, and the other end is connected to the nozzle 216. The nozzle 216 and the bar body 215 are set at an angle, corresponding to the inner fold angle of the housing. Specifically, the length of the second spray bar is greater than that of the first spray bar 211, so that the nozzle 216 is close to the inner fold angle to specifically clean the inner fold angle, quickly cleaning the tobacco leaves stuck in the inner fold angle, improving the efficiency and cleanliness of cleaning dead corners.
[0034] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the lifting assembly 1 includes a lifting cylinder 12 and a telescopic rod 13. One end of the telescopic rod 13 is driven and connected to the lifting cylinder 12, and the other end is provided with the connecting part 11. Specifically, the lifting cylinder 12 is installed on the ground isolation plate to achieve stable installation of the lifting cylinder 12. The diameter of the connecting part 11 is larger than the diameter of the end of the telescopic rod 13, increasing the connection surface between the telescopic rod 13 and the mounting bracket 24, thus achieving a stable connection between the two. The center of the mounting bracket 24 is threaded to the connecting part 11, achieving a detachable connection between the two, which facilitates disassembly, maintenance, and replacement by workers.
[0035] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first air outlet 213 is distributed along the length of the first spray bar 211, and there are three rows of the first air outlet 213. Specifically, each row has four first air outlets 213, and the three rows of first air outlets 213 face different directions on the inner surface of the box, realizing large-area cleaning and enabling rapid cleaning of the inside of the box.
[0036] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, it also includes a dust collection box 4, which is disposed around the periphery of the lifting assembly 1 to receive tobacco leaves that have fallen during cleaning. Specifically, the dust collection box 4 is circular, and its diameter is larger than the width of the box body, which can receive a wide range of tobacco leaves blown off by the jet assembly 2, making it convenient for workers to handle them centrally.
[0037] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the chip collection box 4 includes two opposing box bodies connected to each other. Specifically, the box body has a semi-circular structure, consisting of a base plate 41 and a side plate 42. The side plate 42 is arranged along the arc-shaped edge of the base plate 41 and is perpendicular to the base plate 41. Both the side plate 42 and the base plate 41 of one box body are provided with a latching protrusion 43, and the side plate 42 and the base plate 41 of the other box body are provided with corresponding fasteners 44. The fasteners 44 have latching grooves. The opposing edges of the two box bodies have clearance recesses, which correspond to the end of the telescopic rod 13 of the lifting assembly 1 near the lifting cylinder 12. In use, the two box bodies are placed... At the corresponding position of the telescopic rod 13, and through the engagement of the slot and the protrusion 43, a chip collection box 4 is formed. The base plate 41 contacts the lifting cylinder 12, and the lifting cylinder 12 provides support to the chip collection box 4, so as to achieve stable installation of the chip collection box 4. After the chip collection box 4 collects and cleans the fallen tobacco leaves, the workers can quickly remove the chip collection box 4 from the lifting assembly 1 and pour the tobacco leaves in the chip collection box 4 into the main collection point for centralized processing. Furthermore, in order to reduce the weight of the chip collection box 4, the chip collection box 4 can be made of cardboard.
[0038] In use, the jet assembly 2 is installed on the lifting assembly 1. A flipping mechanism, such as a robotic arm, grips the perimeter of the box, flipping it so that the opening faces the jet assembly 2. The operator activates the lifting assembly 1 via a controller. The lifting cylinder 12 drives the telescopic rod 13 to extend, sending the jet assembly 2 from the opening into the box. When the proximity switch 3 detects that the distance between the lifting assembly 1 and the inner bottom surface of the box has reached a set position, the telescopic rod 13 stops extending. At this time, the first spray bar 211 approaches the inner bottom surface of the box, and the second air outlet 214 of the second spray bar corresponds to the inner corner of the box. The power source of the air pump 22 is activated, and compressed air enters the jet assembly 2 through the air supply pipe 23, spraying out through the first and second air outlets 213 and 214. Simultaneously, the telescopic rod 13 retracts, moving the jet assembly 2 along the height of the box to clean the inner surface, removing residual tobacco leaves and eliminating residual odors.
[0039] In summary, this automatic cleaning device uses four jet nozzles 21 positioned opposite the inner corner of the housing to target the inner corner, improving cleaning quality. Furthermore, the positioning of the four jet nozzles, in conjunction with the lifting assembly 1, creates a large airflow within the housing, effectively cleaning the inner surface of the housing, removing foreign objects and odors, and thus improving cleaning efficiency and quality.
[0040] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0041] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are 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. An automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes, used for cleaning the body of a turned-over tobacco box, characterized in that, The device includes a lifting assembly, a jet assembly, and a proximity switch. The lifting assembly is driven and connected to the jet assembly, causing the jet assembly to move along the height of the housing. The jet assembly includes four jet elements and an air pump. The four jet elements are arranged in a circumferential array around the driving end of the lifting assembly and are connected to the air pump through an air supply pipe. Each jet element includes a first spray bar and a second spray bar. The first spray bar has a first air outlet on its circumference for cleaning the inner surface of the housing. The second spray bar has a second air outlet facing the inner corner of the housing for cleaning the inner corner of the housing. The proximity switch is located on the surface of the jet assembly away from the lifting assembly and is used to measure the distance between the jet assembly and the inner bottom surface of the housing.
2. The automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The jet assembly also includes a mounting bracket with an "X" shaped structure. A limiting post is provided at the end of the mounting bracket, the jet component is connected to the limiting post, and the mounting bracket is connected to the drive end of the lifting assembly away from the center surface of the jet component.
3. The automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gas transmission pipeline is sequentially installed through the mounting bracket and the limiting post and communicates with the jet component.
4. The automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting assembly has a connecting part at the end of its drive end, and the mounting bracket is threaded to the connecting part.
5. The automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes according to claim 2, characterized in that, The jetting component also includes a central component, with the first and second jet rods disposed around the central component and communicating with it. The central component is connected to the limiting post, and the outlet end of the gas supply pipe is connected to the central component. A passage is formed between the gas supply pipe and the first and second jet rods.
6. The automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second spray bar includes a bar body and a nozzle. One end of the bar body is connected to the central component, and the other end is connected to the nozzle. The nozzle and the bar body are set at an angle, which corresponds to the inner angle of the box.
7. The automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a lifting cylinder and a telescopic rod. One end of the telescopic rod is driven and connected to the lifting cylinder, and the other end is provided with the connecting part.
8. The automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first air outlet is distributed along the length of the first spray bar, and there are three rows of the first air outlet.
9. The automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a dust collection box, which is disposed on the periphery of the lifting assembly and is used to receive the tobacco leaves that have fallen during cleaning.
10. The automatic cleaning device for empty tobacco boxes according to claim 9, characterized in that, The chip collection box includes two oppositely arranged box bodies connected to each other.