Cleaning device and storage tank

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of tobacco production equipment, and discloses a cleaning device and a storage tank. The cleaning device is used for cleaning the inner wall of a cavity of a storage tank and comprises a cleaning pipe and a nozzle, one end of the cleaning pipe is used for feeding a cleaning medium, the other end of the cleaning pipe is communicated with the nozzle, the nozzle is used for spraying the cleaning medium to the inner wall of the cavity of a part to be cleaned, and the cleaning device further comprises a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism can drive the cleaning pipe to move relative to the to-be-cleaned part in the depth direction of the cavity of the storage tank. According to the cleaning device, the cleaning pipe is driven by the driving mechanism to move relative to the storage tank in the depth direction of the cavity of the storage tank, so that the nozzle can move in the cavity of the equipment to be cleaned in the depth direction of the cavity, high-pressure water flow can uniformly flush the inner wall of the cavity, and the phenomenon that scale cannot be removed due to cleaning dead corners generated on the inner wall is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco production equipment technology, and in particular to a cleaning device and storage tank. Background Technology

[0002] Cleaning devices typically refer to equipment or systems specifically designed to clean the surfaces of objects, and are used in various fields such as homes, industry, medical, and automobiles.

[0003] For example, in the field of tobacco production equipment, sugar canisters are an essential piece of equipment in the leaf moistening and feeding process of tobacco processing production lines. Because the sugar formula contains many viscous components, the inner wall of the sugar canister is prone to scale buildup during use.

[0004] In existing technology, the cleaning device is fixedly installed at the top of the tank and performs water spraying cleaning. The cleaning water flows down the inner wall of the sugar tank to clean it. However, the high-pressure water jet can only reach a fixed height of the inner wall of the tank, while the downward-flowing water, due to its low pressure, cannot effectively clean the scale buildup on the inner wall of the sugar tank. If scale is not cleaned for a long time, it will clump together and break off, falling into the liquid and clogging the discharge pipe when it is discharged with the liquid. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cleaning device and a storage tank. The cleaning device can make high-pressure water flow evenly rinse the inner wall of the cavity, avoiding the phenomenon that the scale on the inner wall cannot be removed.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] On one hand, a cleaning device is provided for cleaning the inner wall of the cavity of a part to be cleaned. The cleaning device includes a cleaning tube and a nozzle. One end of the cleaning tube is used to deliver a cleaning medium, and the other end of the cleaning tube is connected to the nozzle. The nozzle is used to spray the cleaning medium onto the inner wall of the cavity of the part to be cleaned. The cleaning device also includes a driving mechanism that can drive the cleaning tube to move relative to the part to be cleaned along the depth direction of the cavity of the part to be cleaned.

[0008] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a rotary motor and a transmission assembly, wherein the rotary motor is fixed in position relative to the part to be cleaned, and the transmission assembly is drivingly connected between the rotary motor and the cleaning tube.

[0009] Preferably, the drive mechanism also includes a guide rail and a slider. The guide rail is fixed in position relative to the rotary motor, and the slider is slidably connected in the guide rail. The slider and the cleaning tube are fixed in position relative to each other.

[0010] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a lead screw and a lead screw nut. The lead screw is connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor and can rotate relative to the housing of the rotary motor. The lead screw passes through the lead screw nut and the lead screw and lead screw nut are threaded together. The lead screw is arranged parallel to the guide rail and the lead screw nut is fixedly connected to the slider.

[0011] Preferably, the cleaning device further includes a first clamp and a second clamp, which are detachably connected and capable of gripping the cleaning tube. One of the first clamp and the second clamp is fixedly connected to the slider.

[0012] Preferably, the cleaning device includes multiple nozzles, all of which are connected to a cleaning pipe and are evenly distributed along the circumference of the cleaning pipe.

[0013] Preferably, the cleaning device further includes a storage tank, the cleaning pipe is connected to the inner cavity of the storage tank, and multiple nozzles are installed in the storage tank and are connected to the inner cavity of the storage tank.

[0014] Preferably, the cleaning tube is rotatably connected to the storage tank.

[0015] Preferably, the cleaning device also includes a hose connected to a cleaning pipe, the hose being used to connect to an external cleaning source.

[0016] On the other hand, a storage tank is provided, which is a sugar tank. The storage tank includes a tank body and a cleaning device according to any of the above technical solutions. The tank body has a cavity for storing sugar, a nozzle is disposed in the cavity, and a drive mechanism is mounted on the tank body.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: It provides a cleaning device and a storage tank. The cleaning device drives the cleaning pipe to move along the depth direction of the cavity of the storage tank in relation to the object to be cleaned through a drive mechanism, so that the nozzle can move along the depth direction of the cavity in the cavity of the equipment to be cleaned. The high-pressure water flow can evenly rinse the inner wall of the cavity, avoiding the phenomenon of dead cleaning corners on the inner wall that prevent the accumulation of dirt that cannot be removed. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is an assembly drawing of the cleaning device provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the cleaning device provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism of the cleaning device provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is an assembly drawing of the storage tank provided by this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Cleaning tube; 2. Nozzle;

[0024] 3. Drive mechanism; 31. Rotary motor; 32. Guide rail; 33. Slider; 34. Lead screw; 35. Lead screw nut; 36. Reduction gearbox;

[0025] 4. First clamp; 5. Second clamp; 6. Storage tank; 7. Bearing; 8. Hose; 9. Seal; 10. Tank body; 11. Cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0030] On the one hand, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 This embodiment provides a cleaning device for cleaning the inner wall of a cavity 11 of a component to be cleaned. The cleaning device includes a cleaning tube 1 and a nozzle 2. One end of the cleaning tube 1 is used to deliver a cleaning medium, and the other end of the cleaning tube 1 is connected to the nozzle 2. The nozzle 2 is used to spray the cleaning medium onto the inner wall of the cavity 11 of the component to be cleaned. The cleaning device also includes a driving mechanism 3, which can drive the cleaning tube 1 to move along the depth direction of the cavity 11 of the component to be cleaned. In this embodiment, the cleaning medium is high-pressure water. With this configuration, the driving mechanism 3 drives the cleaning tube 1 to move along the depth direction of the cavity 11 of the component to be cleaned, thereby driving the nozzle 2 to move along the depth direction of the cavity 11 of the component to be cleaned, so that the high-pressure water jet sprayed by the nozzle 2 can evenly rinse the inner wall of the cavity 11, improving the cleaning effect and avoiding the phenomenon that there are cleaning dead corners on the inner wall of the cavity 11 that prevent the removal of dirt. In other embodiments, the cleaning medium can also be high-pressure gas.

[0031] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The drive mechanism 3 includes a rotary motor 31 and a transmission assembly. The rotary motor 31 is fixed in position relative to the part to be cleaned, and the transmission assembly is driven between the rotary motor 31 and the cleaning tube 1. With this configuration, the transmission assembly converts the rotational motion of the output shaft of the rotary motor 31 into linear motion along the depth direction of the cavity 11 of the part to be cleaned.

[0032] Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 The transmission assembly includes a lead screw 34 and a lead screw nut 35. The lead screw 34 is connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor 31 and can rotate relative to the housing of the rotary motor 31. The lead screw 34 passes through the lead screw nut 35, and the lead screw 34 and lead screw nut 35 are threaded together. The lead screw 34 is arranged parallel to the guide rail 32, and the lead screw nut 35 is fixedly connected to the slider 33. Preferably, the transmission assembly also includes a reduction gearbox 36. The input end of the reduction gearbox 36 is connected to the rotary motor 31, and the output end of the reduction gearbox 36 is connected to the lead screw 34.

[0033] Preferably, please refer to Figures 1 to 4The drive mechanism 3 also includes a guide rail 32 and a slider 33. The guide rail 32 is fixed in position relative to the rotary motor 31, and the slider 33 is slidably connected in the guide rail 32. The slider 33 and the cleaning tube 1 are relatively fixed in position. With this configuration, the slider 33 and the cleaning tube 1 are relatively fixed in position, so that the cleaning tube 1 moves with the slider 33. The guide rail 32 is set along the depth direction of the cavity 11 of the part to be cleaned, providing support and guidance for the slider 33, which facilitates the movement of the cleaning tube 1 relative to the part to be cleaned along the depth direction of the cavity 11 of the part to be cleaned.

[0034] In other embodiments, the drive mechanism 3 may also be a linear motion motor, which drives the slider 33 to slide back and forth in the guide rail 32.

[0035] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 2 The cleaning device also includes a first clamp 4 and a second clamp 5, which are detachably connected and capable of gripping the cleaning tube 1. One of the first clamp 4 and the second clamp 5 is fixedly connected to the slider 33. Specifically, the first clamp 4 and the second clamp 5 are fixed or removed by bolts. This arrangement facilitates quick disassembly or installation of the cleaning tube 1, and makes it convenient for replacement or maintenance of the cleaning tube 1. In other embodiments, the cleaning tube 1 can also be fixedly connected to the slider 33 by a clamping member, with the cleaning tube 1 clamped in the clamping member. This embodiment and the accompanying drawings do not specifically limit the implementation method of fixing the position of the cleaning tube 1 relative to the slider 33.

[0036] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 3 The cleaning device includes multiple nozzles 2, all of which are connected to a cleaning pipe 1 and are evenly distributed along the circumference of the cleaning pipe 1. This arrangement allows the high-pressure water flow from the cleaning pipe 1 to be diverted and simultaneously sprayed out through multiple nozzles 2, improving the cleaning efficiency of the device. Preferably, the nozzles 2 are L-shaped. In other embodiments, the nozzles 2 may also be conical; however, this embodiment and the accompanying drawings do not impose specific limitations on the shape of the nozzles 2.

[0037] Optionally, the cleaning device also includes a storage tank 6, with the cleaning pipe 1 communicating with the inner cavity of the storage tank 6. Multiple nozzles 2 are installed in the storage tank 6 and communicate with the inner cavity of the storage tank 6. With this configuration, the water flowing in from the cleaning pipe 1 is buffered in the storage tank 6, thereby allowing the high-pressure water flow to be evenly distributed to each nozzle 2 and sprayed onto the inner wall of the cavity 11 of the part to be cleaned through the multiple nozzles 2.

[0038] Optionally, the cleaning pipe 1 is rotatably connected to the storage tank 6. Specifically, the cleaning pipe 1 and the storage tank 6 can be connected via a bearing 7. With this configuration, the water pressure generated by the multiple nozzles 2 spraying water drives the storage tank 6 to rotate around the axis of the cleaning pipe 1, allowing the high-pressure water flow to cover the inner wall of the cavity 11 of the part to be cleaned in the circumferential direction. In conjunction with the cleaning pipe 1 drive mechanism 3, the cleaning pipe 1 moves towards the part to be cleaned along the depth direction of the cavity 11. The high-pressure water flow can spray onto the entire inner wall of the cavity 11 of the part to be cleaned, improving the cleaning effect and ensuring that there are no dead corners in the cleaning of the inner wall of the cavity 11 of the part to be cleaned.

[0039] Preferably, a seal 9 is provided between the cleaning pipe 1 and the storage tank 6. This arrangement prevents high-pressure water from leaking from the connection between the cleaning pipe 1 and the storage tank 6, maintains the water pressure inside the cleaning device, and prevents water pressure reduction from affecting the cleaning effect.

[0040] Alternatively, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The cleaning device also includes a hose 8, which is connected to the cleaning pipe 1. The hose 8 is used to connect to an external cleaning source. Specifically, the external cleaning source is a high-pressure water pump. With this configuration, the hose 8 can straighten or bend as the cleaning pipe 1 moves, providing space for the cleaning pipe 1 to reciprocate and preventing the cleaning pipe 1 from being pulled apart from the external cleaning source or from being damaged.

[0041] On the other hand, please refer to Figure 5 A storage tank, which is a sugar container, is provided. The storage tank includes a tank body 10 and the aforementioned cleaning device. The tank body 10 has a cavity 11 for storing sugar, a nozzle 2 is disposed within the cavity 11, and a drive mechanism 3 is mounted on the tank body 10. With this configuration, when the sugar container needs cleaning, water from a high-pressure water pump is sprayed into the cavity 11 through the nozzle 2. Under the action of the drive mechanism 3, the cleaning pipe 1, carrying the nozzle 2, reciprocates relative to the sugar container along the depth direction of the cavity 11, effectively cleaning the inner wall of the sugar container and reducing scale buildup.

[0042] In other embodiments, the cleaning device can also be used in the food processing field, chemical field, etc., for example, for cleaning food processing equipment such as mixers and fermentation tanks; or for cleaning containers and equipment in the chemical industry such as reactors and heat exchangers.

[0043] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for cleaning the inner wall of a cavity (11) of a workpiece to be cleaned, the cleaning device comprising a cleaning tube (1) and a nozzle (2), one end of the cleaning tube (1) for introducing a cleaning medium, the other end of the cleaning tube (1) being connected to the nozzle (2), the nozzle (2) for spraying the cleaning medium onto the inner wall of the cavity (11) of the workpiece to be cleaned, characterized in that, The cleaning device further comprises a driving mechanism (3) capable of moving the cleaning pipe (1) along the depth direction of the cavity (11) of the object to be cleaned.

2. The cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, The driving mechanism (3) comprises a rotary motor (31) fixed relative to the object to be cleaned and a transmission assembly connected between the rotary motor (31) and the cleaning pipe (1).

3. The cleaning device of claim 2, wherein, The driving mechanism (3) further comprises a guide rail (32) fixed relative to the rotary motor (31) and a sliding block (33) slidingly connected to the guide rail (32), the sliding block (33) being fixed relative to the cleaning pipe (1).

4. The cleaning device of claim 3, wherein, The transmission assembly comprises a lead screw (34) and a lead screw nut (35), the lead screw (34) being connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor (31) and being rotatable relative to the housing of the rotary motor (31), the lead screw (34) being arranged in the lead screw nut (35) and being threadedly engaged with the lead screw nut (35), the lead screw (34) being arranged in parallel with the guide rail (32), and the lead screw nut (35) being fixedly connected to the sliding block (33).

5. The cleaning device of claim 3, wherein, The cleaning device further comprises a first clamping member (4) and a second clamping member (5), the first clamping member (4) and the second clamping member (5) being detachably connected and capable of clamping the cleaning pipe (1), one of the first clamping member (4) and the second clamping member (5) being fixedly connected to the sliding block (33).

6. The cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, The cleaning device comprises a plurality of nozzles (2), each of the plurality of nozzles (2) being in communication with the cleaning pipe (1) and being uniformly distributed along the circumferential direction of the cleaning pipe (1).

7. The cleaning device of claim 6, wherein, The cleaning device further comprises a storage tank (6), the cleaning pipe (1) being in communication with the inner cavity of the storage tank (6), each of the plurality of nozzles (2) being mounted on the storage tank (6) and being in communication with the inner cavity of the storage tank (6).

8. The cleaning device of claim 7, wherein, The cleaning pipe (1) is rotatably connected to the storage tank (6).

9. The cleaning device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The cleaning device further comprises a hose (8) in communication with the cleaning pipe (1), the hose (8) being used for connecting to an external cleaning source.

10. A storage tank characterized by, The storage tank is a sugar tank, the storage tank comprising a tank body (10) having a cavity (11) for storing sugar and the cleaning device according to any one of claims 1-9, the nozzles (2) being arranged in the cavity (11), and the driving mechanism (3) being mounted on the tank body (10).

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