Filling head cleaning device

By designing a filling head cleaning device, which uses a cleaning disc, rubber ring, and air source flushing, the problem of incomplete cleaning of filling heads is solved, achieving efficient cleaning and wastewater recycling, thereby improving food safety and production efficiency.

CN224072894UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03SHANTOU HONGQIAO PACKAGING IND CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-02-13
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Traditional filling machines have problems with material residue and environmental pollution during the cleaning process of the filling head, and the cleaning is not thorough, which affects food quality and hygiene.

Method used

A filling head cleaning device is designed, which uses a cleaning disc and a rubber sleeve to perform all-round rinsing with air source and cleaning liquid, and recovers sewage through sewage pipe. The water flow path is optimized by combining the rinsing channel and sewage discharge channel to ensure thorough cleaning and sewage discharge.

Benefits of technology

It improves the cleaning efficiency and effectiveness of filling heads, reduces the risk of food contamination, lowers production costs, and ensures food safety and hygiene.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a filling head cleaning device which comprises a cleaning disc and a blow-off pipe, a plurality of cleaning concave positions are arranged on the surface of the cleaning disc, flushing holes are formed in the middles of the cleaning concave positions, a flushing cavity is formed in the cleaning disc, a communicated flushing channel is arranged between the flushing cavity and the flushing holes, and the flushing cavity is connected with an air source. A flushing cavity is formed in the cleaning disc, a flushing channel is formed in the flushing cavity, so that an air source is injected into the flushing cavity and sprayed into the cleaning concave position from the flushing hole through the flushing channel to flush the filling head in the cleaning concave position, a blowdown hole is formed in the cleaning concave position, a blowdown channel communicated with the blowdown hole is formed in the cleaning disc, and a blowdown pipe is arranged on the side wall of the cleaning disc; sewage in the cleaning concave position flows into the sewage discharge pipe through the sewage discharge hole and is discharged through the sewage discharge pipe. According to the filling head cleaning device, the filling head is cleaned in a unique cleaning mode, generated sewage can be recycled, and the cleaning efficiency and effect are greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of filling and cleaning equipment, and in particular to a filling head cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Filling machines are the core equipment for filling and sealing (capping) bottles. Traditionally, rotary filling machines are the mainstream choice for this type of production. The core structure of a traditional rotary filling machine is a single turntable, requiring all production processes—filling, capping, and screwing on—to be completed within the limited circumferential space of the turntable. However, after filling, a large amount of material remains inside the filling head. This residual material drips out after filling, not only wasting material but also polluting the environment. Furthermore, if the residual material is not cleaned promptly, it can easily mix with other materials during the next filling, affecting food quality and hygiene. Traditional filling head cleaning often involves external cleaning equipment connected to pipes. When cleaning is needed, the cleaning equipment injects cleaning fluid directly into the filling head to remove residual material. While this achieves automatic cleaning of the filling head, some residue remains at the outlet, easily forming a milk film and thus still contaminating the food. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model embodiment is to provide a filling head cleaning device that uses a unique cleaning method to rinse the filling head and can recycle the generated wastewater, thereby greatly improving the cleaning efficiency and effect.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model discloses a filling head cleaning device, including a cleaning disc and a drain pipe. The surface of the cleaning disc is provided with a plurality of cleaning recesses that match the filling heads. A rinsing hole is provided in the center of each cleaning recess, and a rinsing chamber is provided inside the cleaning disc. A rinsing channel is provided between the rinsing chamber and the rinsing hole. The rinsing chamber is connected to an air source so that the air source is injected into the rinsing chamber and sprayed into the cleaning recesses through the rinsing channel from the rinsing hole, for rinsing the filling heads in the cleaning recesses.

[0005] A drain hole is provided on the cleaning recess, and a drain channel communicating with the drain hole is provided inside the cleaning tray. The drain pipe is provided on the side wall of the cleaning tray so that the sewage in the cleaning recess flows into the drain pipe through the drain hole and is discharged from the cleaning tray through the drain pipe.

[0006] Furthermore, the outer wall of the cleaning tray is provided with a drain cavity that communicates with the drain channel, and the drain pipe is provided with a diversion port that communicates with the drain cavity.

[0007] Furthermore, a rubber sleeve matching the shape of the filling head is fitted into the cleaning recess. When the filling head is inserted into the cleaning recess, the rubber sleeve fits tightly against the surface of the filling head, preventing cleaning fluid from overflowing from the gap between the filling head and the cleaning recess during the cleaning process, thus avoiding pollution of the surrounding environment. At the same time, the rubber sleeve also acts as a buffer, reducing hard impacts between the filling head and the cleaning recess, and lowering the risk of damage to the filling head due to impact.

[0008] Furthermore, the width of the rinsing channel is smaller than the width of the rinsing chamber, which allows the air source entering the rinsing chamber to form a certain pressure difference when flowing into the rinsing channel, thus accelerating the flow rate of the air source and allowing it to enter the cleaning recess with greater impact force. This helps to improve the cleaning effect of the air source on the filling head and can more effectively flush away the dirt and impurities attached to the filling head.

[0009] Furthermore, the width of the sewage discharge channel is smaller than the width of the sewage discharge chamber, allowing sewage to be discharged from the cleaning pan quickly and orderly through the sewage discharge pipe, greatly improving the efficiency of sewage discharge.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a support frame, on which a bracket is fixedly mounted for supporting the cleaning tray.

[0011] Furthermore, guide rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the cleaning tray. The guide rods slide in cooperation with the bracket and are driven by a sliding drive device to move the cleaning tray along the support seat, thereby ensuring more accurate displacement of the cleaning tray.

[0012] Furthermore, the surface of the cleaning tray is provided with several weight-reducing holes to reduce the weight of the cleaning tray and lower production costs.

[0013] Furthermore, the drain pipe is connected to a drain tank for holding the wastewater discharged from the cleaning pan, so as to realize wastewater recycling.

[0014] Furthermore, the rinsing chamber is connected to a cleaning tank. A pressurizing drive device pressurizes the cleaning fluid in the cleaning tank and injects it into the rinsing chamber, and then sprays it out from the rinsing hole to rinse the filling head in the cleaning recess.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] (1) In this utility model, the cleaning tray is designed with several cleaning recesses that match the filling head. After the filling head is inserted into the cleaning recess, the air source sprayed from the cleaning hole is used to fully flush the filling head, and the sewage in the cleaning recess is discharged from the cleaning tray through the drain hole, thereby improving the cleaning effect. (2) This utility model adopts a design in which the width of the rinsing channel is smaller than that of the rinsing chamber and the width of the drain channel is smaller than that of the drain chamber, so that the water flow forms a buffer and pressure difference in the chamber, which enhances the cleaning and draining effect and ensures the quality of cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of the overall structure of the cleaning tray;

[0019] Figure 3 To show Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of part A in the diagram;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning disc.

[0021] Figure 5 To show Figure 4 A schematic diagram of section B in the diagram. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following will provide a more detailed description of this utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 As shown, a filling head cleaning device includes a cleaning tray 1, a drain pipe 2, and a support 3. A support 31 is fixedly mounted on the support 3 to support the cleaning tray 1. The drain pipe 2 is located on the front side of the cleaning tray 1 and is connected to a drain box via a conduit. Guide rods 12 are fixedly mounted on both sides of the cleaning tray 1, and guide bushings are mounted on both sides of the support 3. The guide rods 12 and the guide bushings of the support 3 slide against each other. Sliding drive devices 32 are fixedly mounted at both ends of the support 3. In this embodiment, the sliding drive device 32 is preferably a cylinder, and its telescopic end is fixedly connected to the cleaning tray 1. The sliding drive device 32 drives the cleaning tray 1 to move horizontally along the support 31. When the filling head needs to be cleaned, the sliding drive device 32 drives the cleaning tray 1 to move below the filling head. When the filling head does not need to be cleaned, the sliding drive device 32 drives the cleaning tray 1 back. This makes the movement of the cleaning tray more flexible and precise, and allows for quick adjustment of its position according to actual needs.

[0024] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, further, the surface of the cleaning tray 1 is provided with several cleaning recesses 11, and each cleaning recess 11 is provided with a drain hole 112. A drain channel 51 communicating with the drain hole 112 is provided inside the cleaning tray 1. A drain pipe 2 is provided on the side wall of the cleaning tray 1. Several drain cavities 5 communicating with the drain channel 51 are provided at intervals along the length of the cleaning tray 1. Several branch outlets are provided on the drain pipe 2 and are respectively connected to the drain cavities 5. When cleaning the filling head, the sliding drive device 32 drives the cleaning tray 1 to move below the filling station. The filling station drives the filling head to descend into the cleaning recesses 11 of the cleaning tray 1. The filling head is connected to a cleaning device, which injects cleaning fluid into the filling head to clean the filling head. The inside of the filling head is cleaned, and the wastewater generated during cleaning is discharged into the cleaning recess 11 through the discharge port of the filling head. The wastewater in the cleaning recess 11 then flows into the drain channel 51 through the drain hole 112. The wastewater in the drain channel 51 is evenly distributed into each drain chamber 5, so that the wastewater can be discharged from the cleaning plate 1 quickly and orderly through the drain pipe 2, which greatly improves the efficiency of wastewater discharge and avoids the accumulation of wastewater in the cleaning recess 11 or the cleaning plate 1, ensuring the smooth progress of the entire cleaning process. Moreover, the connection method between the drain pipe 2 and each drain chamber 5 makes the wastewater discharge more stable, reduces the problem of poor drainage caused by local blockage, and further improves the reliability and practicality of the filling head cleaning device.

[0025] In addition, the width of the sewage discharge channel 51 is smaller than the width of the sewage discharge chamber 5, which further optimizes the dispersion and discharge effect of sewage and helps to prevent backflow of sewage in the sewage discharge chamber 5, ensuring the unidirectional and stable discharge of sewage, and further improving the efficiency and reliability of sewage discharge of the filling head cleaning device.

[0026] Specifically, the filling head, cleaning equipment, and their connection relationships and working principles described above are existing technologies, and will not be repeated here in this embodiment.

[0027] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a rubber sleeve 13 matching the shape of the filling head is fitted in several cleaning recesses 11. When the filling head descends into the cleaning recess 11, the rubber sleeve 13 can fit tightly with the filling head to prevent sewage from overflowing from the gap between the cleaning recess 11 and the filling head, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency and effect, while keeping the site dry.

[0028] At the same time, the rubber ring can also act as a buffer, reducing the hard impact between the filling head and the cleaning recess, and reducing the risk of damage to the filling head due to the impact.

[0029] Furthermore, although the cleaning solution of the aforementioned cleaning equipment directly enters the interior of the filling head to clean the residual material, there is still some residue at the outlet of the filling head that cannot be cleaned properly. This can easily lead to the formation of a milk film at the outlet, which in turn can easily contaminate the food during the filling process.

[0030] Reference Figures 2-5 As shown, to solve the above problems, this embodiment provides a rinsing hole 111 in the middle of the cleaning recess 11, and a rinsing chamber 4 is provided inside the cleaning tray 1. A rinsing channel 41 is provided between the rinsing chamber 4 and the rinsing hole 111. The inlet of the rinsing chamber 4 is connected to an air source through a conduit. After the filling head has finished cleaning, air is injected into the rinsing chamber 4. In this embodiment, the width of the rinsing channel 41 is smaller than the width of the rinsing chamber 4, so that a certain pressure difference is formed when the air source enters the rinsing chamber 4 and passes through the rinsing channel 41. Due to the narrowing of the channel width, the air source is sprayed out from the rinsing hole 111 at a greater pressure to flush away the material remaining at the outlet of the filling head in the cleaning recess 11 and any milk film that may form. This shakes off the impurities that are stubbornly attached to the outlet, allowing them to be discharged with the wastewater, greatly reducing the probability of milk film formation and thus avoiding the risk of food contamination during the filling process. Moreover, since the rinsing hole 111 is located in the middle of the cleaning recess 11, it can rinse the filling head from all directions, ensuring the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the rinsing.

[0031] In this embodiment, an air compressor is used as the air source, which can not only stably provide the required pressure, but also adjust the pressure according to the actual cleaning needs to adapt to the cleaning of different types and specifications of filling heads.

[0032] Furthermore, the air source can also achieve rapid drying. The high-speed air jet can quickly remove the cleaning liquid remaining on the filling head, reducing the waiting time for drying after cleaning, improving the efficiency of the entire filling process, better preventing bacterial growth, and further ensuring food safety and hygiene.

[0033] In another embodiment, the rinsing chamber 4 can also be connected to a cleaning tank via a conduit. The cleaning tank contains cleaning fluid, and a booster drive device is installed on the cleaning tank. In this embodiment, the booster drive device is preferably a booster water pump. The booster drive device pressurizes the cleaning fluid in the cleaning tank and injects it into the rinsing chamber 4, so that the cleaning fluid is sprayed out from the rinsing hole 111 at a higher pressure to rinse the filling head in the cleaning recess 11. The wastewater and milk film generated after rinsing will flow into the drain channel 51 through the drain hole 112 and finally be discharged from the cleaning tray 1 through the drain pipe 2. Compared with the traditional cleaning method of external cleaning equipment for filling heads, the cleaning tray can perform all-round and deep cleaning of the filling head.

[0034] Alternatively, a solenoid valve can be installed at the inlet of the rinsing chamber 4. The solenoid valve is connected to the air source and the cleaning tank respectively, so that the air source and cleaning fluid can be flexibly controlled through the solenoid valve. Different cleaning modes can be switched according to actual needs, which greatly improves the applicability and practicality of the cleaning device, reduces the complexity and error of manual operation, and further enhances the stability and reliability of the entire filling production process.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the surface of the cleaning tray 1 is provided with several weight-reducing holes 14, which can effectively reduce the overall weight of the cleaning tray 1, reduce material costs, and facilitate the installation and handling of the device. Under the premise of ensuring that the structural strength of the cleaning tray 1 is not affected, the weight reduction effect is maximized.

[0036] Of course, the above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They cannot be used to limit the protection scope of this utility model. All modifications made in accordance with the spirit of the main technical solution of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A filler neck washing device, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a cleaning device for filling head, including cleaning tray (1), blow-off pipe (2), the surface of cleaning tray (1) is provided with a plurality of cleaning recess (11), the middle part of cleaning recess (11) is provided with flush hole (111), and the inside of cleaning tray (1) is provided with flush cavity (4), flush cavity (4) with flush hole (111) between being provided with flush channel (41) of intercommunication, flush cavity (4) is connected with gas source, to make gas source inject flush cavity (4) in, and through flush channel (41) from flush hole (111) spray into cleaning recess (11) in, for the filling head in cleaning recess (11) is washed; The cleaning recess (11) is provided with a blow-off hole (112), and the cleaning tray (1) is provided with a blow-off channel (51) communicated with the blow-off hole (112), and the blow-off pipe (2) is arranged on the side wall of the cleaning tray (1), so that the sewage in the cleaning recess (11) flows into the blow-off pipe (2) through the blow-off hole (112), and the sewage in the cleaning tray (1) is discharged through the blow-off pipe (2).

2. A filler neck washing device as defined in claim 1, wherein The outer wall of the cleaning tray (1) is provided with a blow-off cavity (5) communicated with the blow-off channel (51), and the blow-off pipe (2) is provided with a shunt and communicated with the blow-off cavity (5).

3. A filler neck cleaning device as defined in claim 1, wherein, The cleaning recess (11) is provided with a rubber ring (13) matched with the shape of the filling head.

4. A filler neck cleaning device as defined in claim 1, wherein, The width of the flush channel (41) is less than the width of the flush cavity (4).

5. A filler neck washing device as defined in claim 2, wherein, The width of the blow-off channel (51) is less than the width of the blow-off cavity (5).

6. A filler neck washing device as defined in claim 1, wherein, The bracket (3) is further provided with a support (31) fixedly arranged thereon for supporting the cleaning tray (1).

7. A filler neck washing device as defined in claim 6, wherein The cleaning tray (1) is provided with a guide rod (12) fixedly arranged on both sides thereof, the guide rod (12) is slidingly matched with the bracket (3), and the cleaning tray (1) is driven to horizontally displace along the support (31) through a sliding driving device (32).

8. A filler neck washing device as defined in claim 1, wherein, The surface of the cleaning tray (1) is provided with a plurality of lightening holes (14) for reducing the weight of the cleaning tray (1).

9. A filler neck cleaning device as defined in claim 1, wherein, The blow-off pipe (2) is connected with a blow-off tank for containing the sewage discharged from the cleaning tray (1).

10. A filler neck washing device as defined in claim 1, wherein, The flush cavity (4) is connected with a cleaning tank, and the cleaning liquid in the cleaning tank is pressurized and injected into the flush cavity (4) through a pressurizing driving device, and the filling head in the cleaning recess (11) is washed by being sprayed out from the flush hole (111).